Oh my gosh, what an absolutely adorable place! Really threw me back to my childhood. It is a…read morecombo drive-in/dine-in spot that takes cash only, but has an ATM on sight. We had burgers and milkshakes that were solidly good and really hit the spot as we were stopping here along the way home from a long road trip. What really sets this place apart is the service! Everyone here was so friendly - and even though this is very much a "local" spot we felt completely welcomed. When they found out that we were from out of town they immediately asked us if we wanted a picture outside with Papa Burger and one of the waitresses enthusiastically led us outside for photos. This is exactly what you want from a small town root beer stand - a homey vibe, great food and friendly service!!

We stopped by The Root Beer Stand in Oglesby, which gives off a nostalgic blend of an old-school…read moreA&W crossed with the drive-in order bays you would expect at a Sonic, along with some super cute diner-style booth seating inside. Just a heads up that it is a cash-only spot, though they do have an ATM on-site if you need it. The service was quick and incredibly polite from start to finish. Food-wise, the burger was fairly plain but was cooked well, and the fries had a great texture and crunch even if they were a bit bland on seasoning. The side salad was essentially just chopped lettuce, but it was noticeably crisp and fresh. Overall, it is a fun, nostalgic pit stop with friendly service if you are looking for a quick bite.

I'm not sure if they just gave up on the restaurant side of this business or what. We found it on…read moreyelp and the pics looked amazing so we stopped off in our road trip. Their menu was one sheet of paper in a page protector slip and there was almost nothing on it. We walked down the street to the bar/restaurant at the end of the street. The bartender there was super nice and gave us other recommendations on where to go to eat. Didn't seem interested in serving food.

First time here, and it was ok. A little over spiced on the chicken fingers. The wings were very…read moregood, though, and the wrap was just ok. Not sure if I'd go back.

Food was REALLY good! Chicken sandwich with bourbon sauce was fire- so were the sweet potato fries…read more They have a cute little outdoor area which is dog friendly and they bring water for your dog in a bowl. Very friendly service. If I go back in the area, I would definitely go back here.

Fun place, good solid big portions, great huge chicken wings. The only thing is the music is so so…read moreso loud I had a headache, my chest was thumping, and I couldn't hear the conversation with my buddies. The wait staff are very attentive and sweet. They are always running around. Prime rib offered 1st and 3rd Saturdays for $48. They had specials today for V day. Lovely down to earth place. But please lower the volume on the music so I don't get hearing loss for my grandkids.

We love The Uptown Grill! I have been there multiple times and I always order something different…read more All of it has been delicious! I like the fact that they change their menu from time to time, so we're never bored with the same choices. Great restaurant!!

While in Utica Illinois going to several of the state parks, we were looking for a place to…read morecelebrate our anniversary and the Uptown Grille in near by La Salle was recommended to us. We went there twice and had fantastic meals. We recommend the Parmesan encrusted whitefish. I had a delicious steak. The staff was fantastic. There's outside seating if weather permits. Overall a great experience...you might want to call ahead for reservations.

Staying at Starved Rock Lodge with my minions and 12 yo pipes up with "what's for dinner?" After…read morechecking on site options (plentiful) they still wanted Pizza. Leap into the Yelp-scape for something close but not a chain. Boom CortiLeno's pops up. 10" Pie for $12? We are all in. Walked in about 6pm Monday night quiet. Great bartender took order of one extra pepperoni sans cheese and one traditional pepperoni and cheese. "I'll be back in 20. Should I pay before I leave? No thats fine." Back 20 mins later a bit more crowded and pizzas ready to go. Ambience of space is not my vibe because I dislike the electronic gaming. Thats a me thing On way out chef/owner/dude.."I killed that one pizza with pepperoni." He did indeed. Happiness all around. Great sauce, amazing crust (soft so if you want crispy give them an alert) perfect amount of cheese and toppings. Great job!

The food is 5 stars. The service is 5 stars. The ambiance with a cool sports bar vibe is 5 stars…read more My wife and I dined in at the bar on a Monday afternoon. The bartender provided good service! I ordered a cheeseburger with pepper jack cheese with fries. My wife ordered a cheeseburger with American cheese and fries. My wife had a sprite to drink and I had a water. The soda is 1 dollar!! Both our burgers were fantastic, tasty, and juicy! The burgers are 1/2 lb burgers! The frozen fries here are awesome ! We loved our lunch and we will be back!

Best bar and grill Iv been too yet, amazing service our server was Kassandra and she was amazing…read moreand everyone was super nice food was amazing! If I could give them more than 5 stars I would! Iv added a picture of my food too!

We slid in here to take a break on our road trip today and we're seated quickly for lunch. Lindsay…read morewas our server and she was friendly and efficient. We got our drinks right away and our food came out pretty quickly as well. We asked for a Smashburger with crispy french fries and the fries came out really crispy! The burger was good also. Also got a summer salad, which was fresh and tasty. This is a really fun and upbeat place. Even though it was 85° with 75% humidity, everyone seemed to want to be outside.

Thyme Craft Kitchen is worth the trip to to get there! Located in downtown Peru, Illinois, the…read morerestaurant serves freshly made food with ingredients from local farms. They even list the farms where the ingrediants came from on the menu. When I arrived I had to use the washroom. Not only was it clean but it was stocked with cotton towels. I knew that this was a good omen of things to come. My husband and I had the grilled cheese and tomato soup and the grass fed hamburger. This may have been the biggest and most pack grilled cheese I've ever had. The hamburger was good but the potatoes that came with it stole the show. Since the entrees were so good we were excited to try the desert. We ordered the homemade chocolate peanut bourbon pie. This had the consistency of a pecan pie and was very rich. Everything was great at Thyme Craft Kitchen. It comes highly recommended!

Delicious place! Yummy caipirinha, watermelon marg- sour but balanced, & lavender vodka! Great…read moreprice. Birria tacos! McRib w tomato soup! Wow! What a feel for this range of food! Amazing service! I'll come back! Please support!

The dogs were very tasty. Nice snap and flavorful spices. One of my lunch mates had a beef and…read morecheese sandwich with fries. I stole of their fries and they were perfectly cooked, nice crispy outside and creamy inside. Very little space inside to sit, but service is quick and kind. The staff were friendly and the bathroom was clean.

We were at the Pistol Shrimp game and got food from their food truck. I loved the Louisville hot…read moredog it was deep fried with cheese sauce, bacon and onion stings. My mom loved the cheese fries and Boise hot dog which had sour cream, bacon , onions and shredded cheese. My fiancé had the Cleveland hotdog which had chili, cheese sauce, fries, bacon and bbq sauce.

Great brunch for the money! Lots of variety! Full sized desserts on the buffet. Great atmosphere…read moreand service!

Every time we come we love it ! Wonderful food and service Hope to be back again soonread more

John's Place is a great place for lunch in Peru. All the items are made with care. Soups, salads,…read moresandwiches and the burgers are very good and super affordable. The staff is attentive and the shakes and malts ar the bomb. I eat there at least once a week. The smash burgers are really good. I can't recommend John's Place enough. Old school diner style set up where all the locals gather and eat and feel good.

we stopped in for a quick lunch while on our walk today the…read morestaff is always cheery here and service was great! we didnt have room for their hard serve ice cream today but lots to choose from when there's room