Cafe Grace

I ordered a BBQ Ranch Crunchy Chicken large sandwich, $17+ as a meal. See menu, then see what was…read moresent. Photo Hardly any chicken, actually it was so shredded it looked like tuna,no tortilla strips, no BBQ sauce!!! Sandwich cut, but segments not individually wrapped. YOU HAVE ONE JOB, MAKING SUPER fresh sandwiches. What's happening over there? Been a patron since you opened! Seeing a steady fail the past month. Over browned bread, less meats, etc.

Four people $60 and only 2 foot longs! What happened to…read moretheir prices? Will not be going to Subway again!

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Niel & Shorty's BBQ Company

4.3(35 reviews)

1.1 mi

Food was out fast and fresh, hot and good. Service was friendly and knowledgeable about the food…read moreoptions. Ambiance is cute and rustic. Will be back

Service was excellent and the food was even better. You walk out of the place very satisfied and…read moreyou can't wait to get hungry again.

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Sitting outside enjoying appetizers and wine

Jimmy John's

4.8(4 reviews)

0.1 mi

Great service delicious sandwich just how I wanted it! No buts about it, only goodness!!…read more Nice clean atmosphere good location definitely a good example of a perfect Jimmy Johns !!

We recently made a dinner pit-stop at this Jimmy John's on a family road-trip through this area. At…read morehome in Buffalo NY, all of our Jimmy John's abruptly closed up shop and moved out of town permanently a few years ago. So when we see one on the road, we stop! And this Jimmy John's did not disappoint! It was bright and clean, perhaps a newer building. It had ample parking, and a drive-thru. We went in to order, then ate on the patio. The staff was very friendly. All of our subs were tasty! It's that perfect Jimmy John's sub bread that really makes these sandwiches sublime! But all of the fillings were fresh and delicious, too. I had roast beef, the hubbs and our son split an Italian, and our vegan daughter had the avocado veggie sub with no cheese. The whole fam' was pleased! And Jimmy Johns sells the day-old loafs for 45-cents! We grabbed a few for road munchies. If you have a hankering for a solid sub in a classic crusty bread, you can't go wrong with Jimmy John's! :-D

Number seven East Coast!

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Half-way-to-Iowa pit stop at Jimmy John's! :-)

Myrtle's Pies

4.6(85 reviews)

0.0 mi

We were visiting from CA and did a google search for a restaurant for pies. Thank you google!…read more Such an amazing shop with the biggest selection of pies you've ever seen. We ordered slices and a few pies to take on the road with us. A friend told us she drives an hour and a half to buy her pies. Thank you Myrtle!

Pies are awful! I have tried them numerous times, I think a Walmart pie has more taste!read more

Lemon Meringue Pie was so refreshing on a beautiful summer day and look how high!

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The sign in the store's window.

Big Apple Family Restaurant

3.3(41 reviews)

0.8 mi

Had the meatloaf it was delicious with brown gravy and mashed potatoes and salad. Everything was…read morenice and fresh. The service was fast and friendly. The restaurant was clean and well taken care of.

Good food, quick service, clean place. Stopped for breakfast…read moreas we were heading to Des Moines from Michigan. Just what the doctor ordered, and we were on our way.

Road breakfast!

Chorizo Skillet breakfast on special today.

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Outdoor sign

Coffee Cup Family Restaurant

3.1(32 reviews)

0.1 mi

A perfectly generic American diner serving all the expected things, just a little under-seasoned…read moreand dry. The menu leans on odd names--Portuguese, Hobo, Gypsy--that don't quite line up with what's on the plate, which becomes its own small puzzle. The room is drab, the service a bit stiff--but somehow, for exactly what this place is, it works.

The food here use to be amazing and I loved going there often but then the closed for a revamp and…read morenow it's a huge disappointment. The food quality has drastically gone downhill. I don't think I'll be going back again.

Under cooked biscuits and unseasoned gravy.

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Portuguese omelette.

Indian Valley Inn

4.9(7 reviews)

6.7 mi

Super friendly local bar and grill in Tiskilwa. Our visit was on 10/27 and Sara was very attentive…read moreand chatty. I quite enjoyed the fried fish sandwich. It was not too greasy and just the right amount of food. The locals here are very happy and smile at you. The Bloody Mary beverages that Sara made us were reaaaaallllly goooood. Definitely will stop back here next time I am in town.

This place should be considered a historical landmark, an amazing place with incredible service and…read morefolk.

Special items

Bacon Cheeseburger

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Bacon Cheeseburger with Crinkle Cut Fries

Tony's Butt Shack BBQ & Catering

3.8(39 reviews)

9.2 mi

Great place nice staff and very good food. I had the ribs and brisket and the fried potato saladread more

This is some of the best bbq in the entire region. Their house made bbq sauce is delicious. All the…read moremeat was tender, especially the ribs. It was a very clean establishment, nice music playing. Chris was a very nice & attentive host. All around great experience.

Back room seating area.

1/4 Ribs + Brisket

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Exterior shot

Paisanos Ristorante

3.6(29 reviews)

0.0 mi

Our pizza and cheese sticks were amazing. I don't know how they could get it more perfect. Our…read moreserver forgot us but the owner I believe quickly made it up to us and waited on us. Everything came out pretty quickly and was so delicious. The restaurant is welcoming and cute and clean with lots of seating. Will be back

Excellent chicken strips and pizza. I especially love the stuffed pizza with the tomato sauce on…read moretop. I love the giant pretzel they sell. The service is excellent. They are extremely busy when you call to order, so you know its good food!

Fried mushrooms

Pizza of the month, Birria

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Italian beef

DQ / Orange Julius

1.0(3 reviews)

0.2 mi

Service is always shit and has been for many years. Ice cream is mid and my order is never right…read moreeven if it's a simple sundae. Would rather go to Sisler's or McDonalds for a sundae. Old owners were better.

Each year when it re-opens the prices are up , the servings are smaller, and more air has been…read moreadded to the mix. I think the children operating the business have been instructed to serve small portions. This location should lose its franchise. Other Dairy Queens do not shortchange their patrons like this one.

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