Bill&#x27;s Toasty Shop

We've enjoyed our food every time. Wish they had real barbecue sauce to send with to-go orders.read more

I heard that this place did the Pork Tenderloin Sandwich right. Boy did they! It was thin, crispy,…read moreoversized and delicious. Our server was friendly and attentive. This was your classic small dinner that features photos and coal mining memorabilia.

See all

Pork Tenderloin sandwich and fries. The bun is under the huge tenderloin

Mac’s Diner

4.7(3 reviews)

20.3 mi

Brought our grands for dinner passing through and they really enjoyed it. They especially loved the…read morepie! The staff are always very sweet and make sure we have everything we need. Tonight my chicken was overcooked and very dry. The waitress offered to make fresh and when I said no thanks she took it off of our ticket. We stop often as it is the half way mark when traveling to see or pick up or grandkids. We will definitely be back.

Thank you so much for accommodating our family dinner of 30. The service, food and restaurant were…read moreamazing. Kim had us set up when we got there, the drinks were never empty and the food came quickly. Thanks again to Kim and all the hard working staff that did such a great job today!

See all

Country Kitchen

3.4(33 reviews)

0.7 mi

Order their pork tenderloin for 949 no extras as a deluxe with some and fries was 11.99…read more When it came to table it literally is a frozen pork fritter. Same that theybserve you in school and prisons. So 949 I was served a pre frozen patty from a box. Blooming onion was good the sauce not so much lacked a lot of punch. There was no kick no spice nothing.

Always a great experience. Staff is always pleasant. Clean atmosphere. Fast, courteous service.read more

Pre packaged Pre frozen School sryle tenderloin Not worth 10 bucks at all maybe 550 since I didnt get any other food with

Meat omelet with fried potatoes

See all

New! Breakfast Croissant

Star 66 Cafe

4.4(160 reviews)

24.7 mi

You really can't go wrong here. Their menu is huge be it breakfast selections or lunch and dinner…read more I've been here twice in the span of five days. Today I had the cabbage soup, which is incredible, a tuna salad sandwich on toasted cinnamon bread, and hash browns. An enormous meal!! Then came back later and got the cherry cheesecake togo that was to die for!! The other day I had a BBQ beef sandwich which was quite good. Whatever they serve it's really tasty. Service is great and friendly. The locals def know how good the food is cos it's always busy whether dine in or carry out.

Amazing food; you get a lot of food for the price. Their desserts are to die for. Very friendly…read moreplace to eat.

Eggs broken up into the meat lovers Skillet ready to devour 2/20/24 SUPER YUMMERS!!

See all

Chicken Vesuvio

Twistee Treat Diner at The Pink Elephant

4.4(25 reviews)

47.8 mi

Color me surprised, I really didn't think Twistee Treat Diner would be as good as it was. With it…read morebeing such a tourist trap, I really was expecting the food to be mediocre at best. Instead, it was a very enjoyable breakfast. I ordered, The Livy which was, one egg, choice of protein, hash browns and toast. I choose bacon as my protein. Their menu proudly promotes that the bacon and sausage is from local farmers. Trust me when I tell you, the bacon was very delectable. It could have been crisper, but the flavor made up for the lack of crispiness. I choose not to take the toast with my breakfast entree, because I also ordered a half size of Biscuits and Gravy. The biscuit was not made it house, its shape was too perfect. However, the gravy with chunks of locally sourced sausage made it a true comfort dish. The gravy was a semi-thick milk gravy and it wasn't overly seasoned with salt and had the right amount of pepper. Trying to watch my sodium intake, I like it when chefs are light handed when shaking the salt into a recipe. The atmosphere is like stepping back into the 50's. You truly will feel as if you left the sock hop and stopped by the local soda shop for a bite. I'll give you a heads up, the outside is junky with a lot of weird stuff. Ignore the decor on the outside and head straight into the diner for a good home cooked meal. The service was impressive. One waitress was taking care of the entire small dining room. I over heard her tell another table, that she was relatively new. Being new, she did a great job. She was attentive and very personable. Her service alone would get me to come back.

Went yesterday evening after dinner. We had salad so felt "entitled". This is a unique place. We…read moreboth got softe serve cones, although there is quite the menu. I am sure we will be back over the years to try other things. The young lady working the window was a delight, bright, friendly and a good ambassador for the place. There are "oddities" all over the lot. I suspect it was quite the back in the hey dey of route 66. It all looks a bit weather-beaten and a little sad right now. Perhaps that is the charm.

Twistee Treat Diner at The Pink Elephant

Saltwater Taffy

See all

Parking lot

The Mama's Arcade Cafe

4.4(35 reviews)

41.3 mi

Mama's Arcade Cafe has everything you'd want. Kind and attentive staff, lovely atmosphere, and most…read moreimportantly good food! We stopped by Lincoln for a weekend getaway and stopped by Mama's for a delicious breakfast. I got a Papa's special of 3 eggs, potatoes, meat, and a pancake while my girlfriend tried out their biscuits and gravy with the killer hashbrowns. Everything was delicious, great portion sizes and all for a decent price!

Excellent food and large portions. Great staff with very reasonable prices. Great place to enjoy a…read morehome cooked meal. Lila Wagner.

See all

The Open Door Diner

4.7(48 reviews)

44.7 mi

This is a wonderful little place. The food is great and service friendly. I can recommend the…read more"Jo's one egg omelette".

Very good food in a quaint little diner off the highway. We had the bacon double smashburger and…read morechicken sandwich and both were excellent. Homemade chips and dip were good and preferred over the fries. Lovely waitress. Reasonable prices. Don't forget to get some cinnamon rolls to go if they aren't sold out.

Cute little place

Breakfast

See all

Chicken Alfredo Special

Tosi Diner

4.8(15 reviews)

21.9 mi

We eat here often because it's close to home but it's always consistent with food quality, daily…read morespecials are always good and the prices are always reasonable. Service is great too.

We can to IL to see the Big Boy Steam train in Girard and stopped in here to get a pork tenderloin…read moresandwich. There are almost no places to get one in Nashville TN so we were looking forward to it. The restaurant is clean and the service was quick and friendly. I love a small town place. My husband liked his sandwich but I thought it was just okay. They had great fries though.

Inside dine- clean!

Early bird special $12

See all

Inside diner

Jubelt's Bakery & Restaurant

3.7(183 reviews)

32.5 mi

Outstanding bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato sandwich with a lot of yummy crisp bacon. The Popeye…read moreskillet wasn't as good as my husband was hoping, and the biscuits were too crumbly. Nice staff.

The food here is ok, but the service is horrible. If you don't want to work, please don't take the…read morejob and make the customers miserable! We don't come here often simply because it is so frustrating! When you walk in, get in the disorganized line...oh, but pick a table first. If you don't have a table, when you go to order, they snarl at you! Granddaughter ordered a glazed cake doughnut. I ordered a bear claw croissant. DH ordered a scrambled egg sandwich. She handed him the pastries...no napkins, no silverware. I got a coffee and she filled it up to the very rim...no room for cream and sugar. When they brought his sandwich, it was on a microwaved croissant with ham and cheese. He ordered just scrambled egg! He's lactose intolerant so what's he going to do with cheese and microwaving a croissant ruins it! It becomes hot, limp bread! We ate our pastries and left...til next time when I forget how terrible you are!!

All the offerings and old pictures on the wall

Summer chicken salad with fruit and vegetable beef soup- So fresh

See all

Yes, crowded parking lot. We couldn't park here because they had so many customers at 3 PM on a Saturday.

The Ariston Cafe

4.2(227 reviews)

32.5 mi

We read about this place in our Route 66 guide. Traveling from Chicago to Santa Monica on a Route…read more66 journey, we earmarked The Ariston Cafe as a place to stop and we're glad we did. We sat up at the counter and had a great experience dining with other travelers and locals. The waitstaff was friendly and helpful even taking a photo of us behind the counter. The entrée and pie were great!

Route 66 icon! If memory serves me it's been in operation since 1924. Inside the decor is…read moreauthentic to the 1950's, but this is obviously well cared for, which was very apparent when I saw the counter swivel stool-chairs: they look brand new! I was on a road trip up from Florida to Wisconsin with a friend. We were going through Springfield, Illinois, so we could visit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum & Library. So that's how I ended up in this neck of the woods. Needed a spot for dinner and this popped up as an option and sure glad it did. My friend & I both opted for the Fried Chicken dinner and this place makes the best fried chicken I've had in decades! OMGOSH! The meat was fully cooked, but still so incredibly juicy. The crispy skin and coating was unreal, it was so good - it was truly "finger-lick in' good". While I'm borrowing that old slogan, The Ariston Cafe's fried chicken is like the fried chicken ideal of perfection. They have a classic salad bar and that hit the spot, especially on a road trip where you're not often getting enough veggies. I'm writing this review some weeks later after getting back home. If the place had been average, I wouldn't bother, but when a reminder to do a review popped up, I had to do this as the waitresses and cooks deserve it, as do the owners & all the staff. Waitresses were all nice as could be and helpful. It's like walking back in time when you go inside, and it reminded me of great restaurants in the area I grew up in. If I make it back up that way again, I'll plan my travels to include another stop in at The Artisan.

Things to do in Taylorville

Dining area

Wish you could tell how juicy and tasty this chicken was from a photo

See all

Why does Yelp recommend reviews?

Hundreds of millions of reviews are posted on Yelp, and our automated recommendation software works in the background to showcase the reviews that it …

10 reviews that are not currently recommended

The reviews below are not factored into the business's overall star rating.

Soon L.

0

23

1

9 years ago

Bill's Toasty is the worst....if you don't mind encountering the cast of Texas Chainsaw Massacre, then please come in. These people are downright scary...if you are an outside, be ready for your food to be. taken out of sight, and then served to you. They are clearly racist, as you will see nothing but white people...Trailerville is just gross...most people here cant spell their own name... read more

Bridger M.

2

65

2

9 years ago

Only go here after consuming a ridiculous amount of alcohol. It will be the greatest thing ever. Come back sober and try not to vomit... I dare you. Rude people behind the dirty counter. People from Taylorville rave about this place. I assume they have not yet been there sober. read more

Camille R.

0

2

0

23 days ago

Could not reccomend this place more, perfect for those all nights where you wake up at 3am having cravings or youre pulling an all nighter and dont feel like cooking dinner so late. read more

Jack C.

0

1

0

12 years ago

Bill's Toasty is a beautiful place. As I described it on Facebook, "If you don't give this place five stars, you are probably a communist."

Mandi G.

0

2

0

3 years ago

This may be a greasy spoon, but the food is amazing!! Great food, great atmosphere, great service. Would definitely recommend!!

Dyanne S.

13

3

0

5 years ago

This business has been around for years! The food is always amazing .... Staff is friendly and hard working!

Dale G.

0

1

0

15 years ago

best place in taylorville to get a REAL burger !!! hands down,

Kaylin H.

0

2

0

3 years ago

amazing food. amazing service, definitely recommend

Cyndy J.

0

3

0

9 years ago

Best Comfort Food in Central Illinois!!!! YUM.

Robert G.

20

5

1

15 years ago

possibly the best food on earf

Bill's Toasty Shop - diners - Updated August 2026

Best of Taylorville

People found Bill's Toasty Shop by searching for…

People who viewed Bill's Toasty Shop also viewed

Tosi Diner

4.8

(15 reviews)

We eat here often because it's close to home but it's always consistent with food quality, daily…read morespecials are always good and the prices are always reasonable. Service is great too.

We can to IL to see the Big Boy Steam train in Girard and stopped in here to get a pork tenderloin…read moresandwich. There are almost no places to get one in Nashville TN so we were looking forward to it. The restaurant is clean and the service was quick and friendly. I love a small town place. My husband liked his sandwich but I thought it was just okay. They had great fries though.

Salty Farmer

4.2

(11 reviews)

We have driven past Mowequa, Il, on Rte 51 often, but never stopped for a meal until today. We…read moredecided to try out the Salty Farmer and are glad we did! The place was packed midday on a Saturday afternoon. My husband decided on the BBQ Shoe and I got the Bourbon Chicken sandwich. My sandwich was really good with a grilled chicken breast, bacon and pineapple with a side of house chips. Very good flavors and very messy. My husband went with the shoe--maybe heart attack. This one had a grilled cheese sandwich at its base, then pulled pork, pickles, onion straws, cheese sauce and tater tots! It was beautiful and huge. One thing you need to know about Central Illinois where we live. Horseshoes were founded here. We have eaten a lot of them. This one at the Salty Farmer was exceptional. It's worth the detour off the highway.

Must stop if you are in the area! Setting is mix between sports bar feel and small town restaurant…read more Service is always fast and friendly. Food is always tasty and fresh. Can't go wrong

Lakeview Family Resturant

3.9

(16 reviews)

Thought we'd check this place out and see if it was better than Lisa's. Also liked seeing online…read morethat it had a model train that runs around the top of the restaurant. Well, it was only okay. The train wasn't running. The place looked a little dirty. My food wasn't hot. The food was still decent though, just had some cool spots, like maybe they finished mine first and it had to sit and wait for them to finish the rest of the table's meals.

We've been going there for years…read more The food and people there are great. I've never had anything I didn't like. If you go away hungry it's your fault. The place is always clean and quiet. Usually busy on the weekends. One of the best things is that they take time out of their holidays to prepare a great dinner for those who have no where to go or just want to have a good meal. They even have romantic settings for Valentines Day.

Original Burger

3.7

(36 reviews)

I forgot to take photos, but we got the family pack to go and it was a great deal. Four…read morecheeseburgers and a pound of fries for $16.99. Can't beat that! The burgers are thin like smash burgers and taste good. The fries are crispy and remind me of Burger King fries. I haven't eaten inside, so can't speak to the atmosphere or service.

Food was hot and deliciious!! Service was friendly and…read moreprompt! Building looked nice from the outside along with clean parking lot! Would definitely eat here again! FF were phenomenal !!

Longbranch Grill

4.2

(52 reviews)

Great experience! Walking in on a Saturday night I was worried it would be a long wait as it was…read morebusy, but they were able to squeeze us in. The staff was super friendly and the service was great! We ordered fried mushrooms that came out quick and was tasty. My husband and I both ordered steaks. They were both cooked to perfection and tasted great. Great cocktails too. We were too full for dessert.

Great lunch stop! I had the loaded potato with buffalo chicken. $12. The chicken was not too…read morespicy, which I liked. My husband had the walleye sandwich with fries, $13. The fish was lightly breaded and had a good flavor. The wait staff was friendly and checked on us to make sure everything was okay. The restaurant is super clean and has seating at tables, booths and a small bar area. There's a children's menu as well.

Sugar Daddys Pub

3.9

(9 reviews)

Delicious! Excellent sauce selection. Meat was not fatty and gross. Service was super fast!read more

An employee threatened me, my family, and animals while we were walking our dogs behind the…read morebuilding. I called to speak to the owner, and they put someone on the phone named Zach who indicated he was the owner and that I was lying because he was there--the only guy there was the one threatening, so do the math. He claims they were leaving poop in the back of his restaurant, but they are leashed and we do not let them go there. I even brought poop bags and cleaned up the lot next to them that is not used by them to my knowledge. The food is also greasy and we haven't been back, but this just ensures we will NEVER be back.

Lisa's Cafe

3.7

(20 reviews)

The food was good! Our servers (we had three for some reason) were also nice. I took stars off…read morebecause it wasn't the cleanest place and didn't smell great when we walked in. The bathroom was especially gross. We also ordered an item to go at the end and sat there for a very long time because they forgot to give it to us until we stood up and asked.

This is a family owned cafe with great breakfast food, the service was friendly and took my to-go…read moreorder right away upon arrival. The ambiance was what you expect when looking for a local cafe / restaurant. If you're in the area come check them out! I was kept updated on the status of my order, as they made us fresh gravy for our biscuits!!

Route 66 Motorheads Bar & Grill

3.9

(179 reviews)

With the Cozy Dog closed on Sundays, we stumbled across this restaurant and so glad we did. Great…read moreservice, huge portions, and a super fun atmosphere, ended our day in Springfield with an explanation point. I had the Steering Wheel and it was one of the best French Dips, I've ever had. Sweet potato fries and the krinkle fries were tasty. Mom got the chicken tenders with honey mustard dipping sauce, and loved it all. Make this a must stop when getting out on Route 66.

We had been here before, but it had been a while! Good food…read moreand a fun place for kids and adults alike! They were very busy, but lots of seating and got seated fairly quick! While we waited for our food, some of us walked over to the little museum. The owner came over and talked to us a bit and our grandson's liked all the car stuff and memorabilia! They host bands, but we were just there for lunch on a rainy day! I had the chicken salad which was very good and liked the fact it didn't have raw onion like a lot of places have as I can't do raw onion. I asked for it in a wrap instead of the croissant that it normally comes on and they accommodated my request. I went with the home made chips, which were different than most have. They were really good and I shared them with others. Two of our Grandson's had pizza which they liked and another Grandson had the pulled pork nacho's with his Grandpa. Our daughter had the protein bowl which she enjoyed as well. I was sitting at the other end, so not sure what anyone else had. We will be back again!

Burton's Tap

4.9

(11 reviews)

We have had pizza from here several times, and it has been good each time. Highly recommended.read more

Wonderful food and great service! The BEST pizza and fun atmosphere. We had a custom pizza that…read moremade everyone happy!

Locals

3.6

(18 reviews)