Good food. Good…read moreservice. Good atmosphere. Cash only. If you don't have cash; you have to walk across the street to the ATM at TJ's Liquors, then come back and pay. Ask me how I know.

If you can look past the cleanliness issue...and there definitely is one…read more.. This place boasts excellent home cooking. I had the chicken and dumplings which came with three sides. It was six dollars and some change, folks! Holy crap! Where do you find a meal like the for that kind of money anymore? The dumplings were clearly homemade and had tons of chicken in them. The green beans were nicely seasoned and meaty. I also had Dixie's potatoes which are hash browns with cream of mushroom soup and cheese. So good! The last side I chose was the bread pudding. Cinnamony goodness without raisins! I hate raisins, so this was a real treat for me. Seldom can I find bread pudding without them. Sometimes the dirtiest restaurants are the tastiest. :)

Maybe we ordered the wrong things but we were pretty disappointed with this lunch stop…read more The interior is cute enough with the vault on display in the center of the room. Service was initially slow, our server was gabbing with another table for a while. But once she realized we were her table, things picked up. Ordered the chicken salad sandwich. It's that industrial chicken salad with only celery and the meat is pulverized into a paste. Very bland. The potato salad is reportedly homemade, but also very smooth and strong mustard flavor. Not great. The turkey bacon melt was a bit better. The grilled sourdough bread on both sandwiches was really good. And the pasta salad had a nice vinegar tang. It was actually really good. We found free parking about a block off the circle. Fairly quick in and out as we were driving through, so that was a plus.

The Vault Cafe on the Square is located in an older bank and has quite a charming ambiance…read more The service is friendly and the menu, though limited, is still good. All on all, a good place to hit up.

Best Lox & bagels in Cobden…read more This is my best acerbic statement on the choices locally have been extremely limited, but the iron whisk really does an amazing breakfast, I miss Tom's Mary's inherent is excellent, but if you want breakfast, the iron whisk is the best

This was a to go order, but had just the right combination of sweet and savory! Excellent, and I'd…read morelove to visit again!!

Stopped in for a delicious breakfast skillet while visiting the area. My companion had pancakes the…read moresize of his head. The restaurant was laid back and inviting with local artists showcasing art for sale on the walls. There was a long, but fast moving line and the staff was running like the marathoners they are. Fast, friendly service!

We visit so often and yet I haven't updated my review in a long time! I snapped a pic of my fav…read morebrunch dish today. I almost always get the breakfast burrito with no sour cream and extra salsa... It's delicious! It comes with their famous ranch potatoes and fruit. My husband gets it the way it comes and adds a side of sourdough toast... but he also changes things up trying new things on the menu all of the time. Their lunch is also great. You can't beat the service! Your entire group needs to be there to be seated. Parking around back. Food comes out quick and hot. Be sure to check them out!

We both had the breakfast buffet, and were pleased with everything…read more Our server was friendly and attentive, very efficient. The decor is pretty basic, but the restaurant is clean and well taken care of. It's quite a drive for us, but I know we'll return to check out the menu. Their menus reflect CC and cash prices, which are about 4% cheaper.

Mimi's is a staple for breakfast in Ste. Genevieve. Don't sleep on their lunch and dinner though…read more Food is always fresh and I can't say enough about the service. The ladies and gentlemen that work here are great. I've met the owner more times than I can count and they're always pleasant. The place is always clean and they're continuously checking on you and making sure things are going well. This was a go to spot for my co workers and I when I worked in town. Speaking of it now makes me want to make the drive over just to eat. 100% recommend this place!!!!!

I think it is closed much like many in this small town so we did not get to try it. Probably should…read morehave been closer to the interstate to survive.

OUTSTANDING! The food and service is one of a kind. I would definitely make the stop and grab a…read morefresh made cinnamon or a full breakfast! It's a new stop for us when we are in town!

Neat little place. Great breakfast. Great service. I would definitely go back here again. Jay…read morereally liked his breakfast Too. He complemented my ability to find good spots.

Kalins is a great little breakfast spot. The hashbrowns are awesome, biscuits and gravy excellent…read moreand eggs bacon sausage all just right. The service is friendly and attentive. Atmosphere is typical small town meet and greet. Don't be in a hurry its not fast but its good.

Great food and great service! Excellent waitresses! Our favorite place to eat! Fast friendly…read moreservice!

Good fast service and a fair price Had the B & G and a…read morecinnamon roll waffle they both are pretty good

Amazing place for breakfast, one of the best if not the best breakfast spot in Southern Illinois…read more Service is fantastic, this is a family owned business and the family feel they extend to the customers in incredible. The owners are out among the customers, waiting tables, taking orders are just chatting. This has that small town hole in the wall restaurant feel which to me is amazing.

It's a scientific fact that grilled cheese sandwiches from small town diners taste better. Our…read morefamily stopped in on our way through town, seeking a lunch break en route to our destination. Cindy B's is everything you want a hometown cafe to be--welcoming, charming, friendly staff with good senses of humor, and absolutely delicious. The beef veggie soup and grilled cheese was spot on. My family members all enjoyed their food, as well, and then our lovely hosts brought us a slice of coconut pie and pineapple upside down cake, just for stopping through. Diner pie...oh my. We'll need to make sure we make more trips through town, just to stop at Cindy b's!

Stopped in last night with my 2 kiddos, their spouses, and 3 grandchildren, with myself and son and…read morehis wife and kids in from Colorado and California respectively, while visiting my daughter who lives in Chester. Great service and good food. Burgers and fries were especially good and fresh. The kids really liked the cheese sticks. Thank you for being open on a Sunday evening and accommodating all of us!

There are very few restaurants in the Chester area which is how my daughter and I ended up here…read more This is a fairly new bar and very big. Their drinks were good but if you are a beer drinker you are mostly looking at the normal, run of the mill lagers. They did have a couple of IPAs but nothing special craft brewery-ish. My daughter ordered a mule and said it was very good. We both ordered burgers and fries. The burgers were very good and sized well so we walked away satisfied. The service was really very good. The young lady provided just the right amount of attention and was super friendly. This place would be an excellent place to frequent if you were a local. They have a gaming room with electronic gambling machines but there is tournament sized shuffleboard along the back wall and it looked like it was free to play. Also soft tip dart boards if you enjoy that.