Being single, I did not want to go to all the trouble and expense of preparing myself a BBQ meal…read morefor Memorial Day. So I drove over to E-ville and had mine at, Edley's Bar B Que. They did a great job and the portions were so large, I got two meals out of my Ribs and Brisket Combo Platter. Brisket was fork tender and the Ribs were fall off the bone tender. Both were good, but my fave was the Ribs. Edley's is an order at the counter establishment. Once you order, you're given a table marker number. When your food is ready, a runner will bring it to you. If you're a soda or tea drinker, you'll order them with your food. If you prefer an adult beverage, you order them separately at the bar. I aways sit at the bar any way, so it's easy to order a beer while waiting for my food. Edley's now has their very own, Hazy IPA made by Urban Chestnut Brewing Company. I gave it 4 out of 5 Stars on my Untappd. I liked that a local STL brewery was the one who made it for Edley's. My Combo Platter came with two sides and I chose, Baked Beans and Red Potato Salad. I have always said, if you're eating BBQ, you've got have a side of Baked Beans. Another of my crazy rules is, Potato Salad must be made with Red Potatoes. So when I saw that they advertised their potato salad with red potatoes, I knew I had to have it. The Baked Beans had chunks of brisket in it, which added extra flavor. Even though the potato salad was made with red ones, it needed more white pepper and some more seasonings to make it kick. In addition to the two sides, the platter came with a piece of Jalapeño Cornbread. I'm a jalapeño addict, so it was a winner for me. It was moist and had plenty of little pieces of jalapeños to give it the perfect kick. The young lady at the counter was very perky and made the ordering process easy and smooth. My bartender was friendly and hustled taking care of bar customers and guest who showed up at the take-out window. I arrived around 11:30 AM and soon after, the restaurant filled up inside and on the patio. I was surprised how busy the take-out window was. I guess some folks wanted an easy Memorial Day, too.

**Tried** going to Edley's. First, the flow of traffic was really confusing. You enter near a…read morecounter at the kitchen, there was no sign telling us to wait or seat ourselves or what, and so we waited until we caught someone's eye. They told us it's counter service only, and to head to the opposite side of the dining room (where the exit is located, not the entrance). OK, annoying, but no big deal. I had looked at the menu ahead of time, and we chose this place in great part because they had fish. I knew I wanted the catfish (I'm pescatarian), but it turned out they were out. So we left. There was nothing else I could eat besides the French fries and maybe the slaw. The atmosphere felt nice, though, while we were there. That gets a star.

Driving through to Kansas and our night stop took us close Doc's and I'd never had St Louis style…read moreribs. We were greeted by a lovely young lady working the register who took our order and we sat down at our assigned table. We were quickly served our drinks and waited for our overly large order (we wanted to try lots of things). The ribs were delicious. Just enough smoke (this is not Texas BBQ) and so juicy. My husband's pulled pork was very good and thankfully did not come sauced already. The turkey very moist and tender and flavorful. Yum. The burnt ends were a little dry, but can be forgiven because it was near the end of the night. We were checked on frequently, drinks refilled. Then we had the opportunity to meet Susan, the owner. If you don't know Susan was a competition BBQ'r for many years before opening her restaurant with her husband and you can see all her trophies and ribbons in the room She graciously bought us some bread pudding and gave me a little secret about it! If you think this is anything other than spectacular there is something wrong with your pallet. We have eaten around the world in some very high end restaurants and that gave us as much satisfaction and joy as many a dessert. Delicious. My husband was trying to be good but sadly had to finish the lot Lovely experience, delicious BBQ. Not as smoky as Texas which is what we are more familiar with but we enjoyed it a lot. Hopefully we get to stop in again.

We arrived and placed our order at6:07pm. We waited 47 minutes to get our food order. Also, the…read moretable beside us had to wait 50 minutes!!!! The kitchen was inundated with to go orders per the manager. They sure don't focus on their dining customers The chicken was the best of my 2 meat combo; the pulled pork did not have a smoked flavor. Hubby's ribs were just ok, again not with smoked flavor, Corn casserole was dry and had no sweetness. The sauces on the table were all with a vinegar taste, even the sweet & smoky sauce. We had to flag down someone to refill our drinks. Overall, the prolonged wait was not worth it. Moving on to a different barbecue restaurant!!!! The bread pudding was okay.

this place was amazing the food was so good and tasty the staff there are very sweet and kind…read morereally nice people I came there with my family and my kids loved the pretzel over all a real good family owned restaurant and I highly recommend going there if you have the chance

I had to check this bar out since I was in the area and this seems to be one of the more popular…read moreplaces in a small town. It was Sunday and I could tell you that this place was packed! The beer here is pretty cheap, if you're paying by card there is a $10 minimum. I didn't have any of the food but the menu I saw online looked really appetizing. Staff here was pretty young but the crowd here was more middle-aged than anything. It's in a pretty busy intersection too. They have Gaming Machines too. They have an outdoor area but it was too cold to be over there. In the far back room they have basically a Four Seasons room but they have a heater so it doesn't get too cold over there and boy does it feel like it could get to 90° over there like you're in a senior center or Florida! Overall I was pretty satisfied with a visit here though it was pretty short .

One of the absolute BEST in the Metro East…read more Everything on the menu is delicious, the staff are always friendly & personable. You can come on in & have a seat wherever you'd like. Does it get any better than that?

I'm ok with food being average. I am a home cook after all, but Jesus on a cracker this food was…read morebland. I wanted a restaurant with variety on the menu. It had that. This is the second time I've been here and the food was just mid to bad. I think I can cook a burger better than this.

Busy location! No matter what time or day this place will be busy…read more The staff is friendly, but when they start falling behind it shows up. The signature bbq never fails and its the taste buds just right. I would recommend getting some of the meat plain so you can try some of the different sauces. Tip: this location has a nice party section so consider doing a catering order and having a get together with them! Accessibility note: fairly accessible but crowds may be an issue for navigating around.

I'm used to southern barbecue, so I imagine my shock when I found a place around here that has…read moregreat barbecue!!! I have eaten both in restaurant numerous times, as well as DoorDashed numerous times, and I have yet to be disappointed in my food! The restaurant is always clean, and has a very welcoming atmosphere. In no way is it a southern barbecue establishment, but it kind of gives the feel of one with the charm, if that makes sense? I love that they don't put the sauce on the meat, because a lot of barbecue places over sauce (I know most people would consider that a blessing, or still say there's not enough sauce when their meat is literally in a soup of barbecue, but I like to tailor my sauce to meat ratio and appreciate they give me that option). They have multiple barbecue sauces to choose from, and I've tried them all and love them all, but.... And this might be a hot take and an unpopular opinion in Collinsville, but hands-down my favorite thing is their baked beans, lol! Oh my goodness, they're baked beans on their garlic bread.... It compares to nothing I have ever tasted!!' Don't get me wrong, I really do love the meat, sauce selection, and many of the other sides (my second favorite being the fried okra), but oh my goodness the baked beans, it's like the nectar of gods!!! So whenever I get asked where there's good barbecue in Collinsville, I told them I'm not sure where to find good barbecue, but if you want great barbecue, only place to go is Bandanas!

The best mexican food you will find anywhere! The al pastor is top notch. The best family and staff…read moretoo!

We visited on a Thursday evening and were happy that there was no wait to be seated. The restaurant…read morehas a fun tropical theme with lots of bright colors that give it a welcoming atmosphere. The dining room did look like it could use a bit of a refresh in places, but it wasn't anything that took away from our meal. We started with the cheese dip, which had a nice consistency but was a little lacking in flavor. The chips were on the thicker side and tasted a bit stale. I also ordered a horchata, which unfortunately was disappointing. It was very watery and didn't have the rich, creamy flavor I was expecting. For my main dish, I had the choripollo, and I really enjoyed it. The chicken was cooked well, and the combination of flavors was delicious. I just wish it had a little more spice. My husband wasn't a fan of his meal, although he's a pretty picky eater, so your experience may be different. The service was friendly and attentive throughout our visit, which made for a pleasant dining experience. While there were a few things that could be improved, I still enjoyed my meal overall and would consider coming back to try some other menu items.

I would be shocked if there's anyone who has lived in Collinsville for more than five years that…read morecannot say that Burt's chuckwagon isn't a hallmark of the town, as much as the ketchup bottle! I lived here in the late 90s and remember when it was on the corner of Clay Street, and I was drugged in by a couple of friends from high school, saying that they had the best food, I'm such a picky eater, and I didn't think I would be able to find anything at a place called chuckwagon, that I'd be willing to eat... oh, but I was wrong! They have something for every pallet and the food is all amazing! When I move back 14 years ago and saw it was no longer on the corner of Clay Street in 159, I literally felt a pain in my heart and I lived here for over a year before I mentioned to someone else how I was upset that Bert's was no longer around and how I couldn't believe it shut down, just to find out it hadn't, they had just moved a main street!! I was there with him 48 hours and oh my goodness how I had missed the awesome that is the Chuckwagon! Whenever I am asked what we should do for dinner by people who are in town visiting and they can't make up their mind on what cuisine they want, I tell him we're going to Bert's Chuckwagon, watch them, wrinkled their nose, tell them too late. I've made up my mind and that's where we're taking them and I get them there and I watch their eyes widen, as they try the food! Bert's is the best open secret Collinsville has to offer and if ever you find yourself, not sure where you wanna eat or have guests in town who can't decide between Italian/Mexican/chinese or just a good old burger, make the executive decision and tell them you're taking them to Bert's. Make sure that you emphasize the chuckwagon, watch their faces as they come to terms with what you just said and try and talk you out of it, but stay firm, stay quiet about what they're getting ready to walk into, and take them to Bert's!

I have ate here a couple times now, both very good food. Fast service and always hot and fresh to…read moreorder. This place is really big and has tons of seating! Its a really cool older building and has been around for many years. People have been coming here and eating for years! Its a staple in the community for sure. Very well priced too. I got all this food and a soda for 14 bucks! Highly recommend if you're in the area.

Came here once, with another couple and unfortunately, it was too close to when they were going to…read morebe closing down the kitchen for us to feel comfortable ordering anything (we were offered, we just chose not to order 15 minutes before the kitchen closed down for the night), so I can't really say anything about the food, but the drinks were amazing! All four of us got something different (I think one was a blueberry beer of some sort... but don't quote me on that), and all the drinks were so good, that we had to pass them around for the other others to try! Ended up going down the menu and ordering another one for each of us, so we got to try eight drinks in total and all of them were epic! The bartender was super sweet, and right there, even though the establishment was pretty busy, as soon as one glass got down to 1/4, he'd come by and ask if we were ready for another, but wasn't intrusive as much as just making sure we were OK and seeing if we needed anything. He was there and gone in a flash, as I think, he thought that since we were two couples, he didn't want to interrupt any conversations, but wanted to make sure we were taken care of. We made sure to tip him well. The restaurant was clean, the bathrooms were fantastic, especially for a late evening out at an establishment that serves liquor, it felt like a high-quality establishment, but in no way did we feel out of place, nor were we made to feel out of place. If anything is the exact opposite. The bartender made it where it was very warm and welcoming in a good place to socialize for us. We will definitely be back! Next time and time to try the food too!

This was by far the worst restaurant experience I have ever had in my 60 plus years !!!! We ordered…read moreice tea and lemonade...we had to wait 20 min for that drink order to be taken. Then she brought hubs his tea...but my drink was water and a side of lemons. I ordered the lemonade cuz I saw the table near us had some. Took another 20 min for them to take our food order. We ordered burgers and fries...nothing spectacular or difficult. We waited over an hour...and then she brought 1 burger and gave me a spare plate. When I questioned her...she said she would have them throw another burger on "real quick"....I said we waited over an hour for 1 burger that we didn't have time to wait for another hr. She tried to tell us that they were REALLY busy... A LIE!!! The dining room was LESS than half full. NEVER EVER AGAIN