I usually pick a restaurant based on their yelp reviews and this place only had 2 reviews but I'm…read moreso incredibly happy we stopped here. Wednesday night is fried chicken night and it is the best fried chicken we've ever had. The salad bar was amazing, the soup I had was fantastic. The waitresses were so nice. We will be back soon.

Food was very good lots of it but kinda pricey. Service was great…read more Ambiance was so so.

Pontiac, Illinois has quite a lot of Route 66 information. Museums, car museum and a quaint town…read moresquare. We walked from the car museum to Edinger's Filling Station for lunch. We couldn't have picked a better spot. We were seated immediately and notice the place was filled with mainly locals. Our server stopped by right away to take our drink order and ask us if we had any questions. She was so nice, so friendly, offered great recommendations and was fun to talk to. Mr. Bee ordered the Monte Cristo Wrap and I tried the house made veggie burger. The food came out quickly and was nice and hot. The Monte Cristo Wrap was really quite good and had a lot of nice flavors and was seasoned well. My veggie burger was different but delicious. It was also seasoned well and I managed to eat every last bite and thoroughly enjoyed it. I ordered a side of Fried Mac and Cheese and it too was very different than what you would expect. The mac and cheese is not shaped into balls, battered and fried. They take their mac and cheese and smash it down on the grill to cook it. So good. It had lots of crispy bits on it. The food was fresh and really well cooked. The place is like an old fashioned diner and friendly service with a smile. The atmosphere was fun, and everyone seemed friendly and were enjoying their meals. We were full, but when our server came by and said we have fresh made pies, Mr. Bee jumped on that bandwagon. We got a piece of coconut cream pie to go. We stopped in the park in the middle of the square where there are a few benches and picnic tables. We enjoyed our pie, it was scrumptious while enjoying the beautiful sunny day.

Basic gathering place in downtown Pontiac with a Route 66 theme, which the town is known for…read more Edinger's is where to come for good drinks and pretty okay food around here. It's a pretty casual place that's better than it looks. Can get crowded but things ran smoothly last time in. The food is basic diner stuff with a few better things. A popular place for the local residents to gather. It's one of the many local bars and restaurants around here. This seems to be one of the better ones. Has the main dining area. While waiting for an order go check out the back with the gaming area to play slots. It's $2.50 for domestic beers. That's good. It's about $7 for appetizers. The Pretzel Bites are the best of these. Fluffy and comes with a dipping sauce, choice of beer cheese or something else. The rest of the menu features classics like breakfast including eggs, omelets, and toast, and lunch has things like burgers, fish, and pasta. For sure it's a place for locals as well as tourists looking for classic diners and grills. It's got a lot of various memorabilia. They're closed Sundays.

Great food and service. I would definitely go back. Highly recommend. We had a great time.read more

Great little country bar and grill. The food specials are great, the bartenders and servers are…read moresooo friendly and helpful. Warm bar area in cold nights. Dining room and bar are separate! Try it

Had a Hot Beef sandwich and got the trots had an accident in my car on my way home I wouldn't…read morerecommend this place if were the last restaurant on earth.

I will say this...server 5 stars Food taste and selection 5…read morestars Atmosphere 3 stars Restrooms 1 star This is a relaxing and good place to grab a bite, but it needs some tender loving care on the cleaning side and AVOID the restrooms! I scored a four because my steak and eggs breakfast was delicious and my partners pancakes were huge and very tasty. I will be back but will hold it in if i have to use the restroom.

Excellent meal, a true experience with the wood skewer meal. We ordered family style and it was a…read moreperfect mix for us. We also started with the hummus which was excellent and previewed the wonderful tastes to come! Noza provided excellent service too!!! Worth the time to exit from the interstate and drive a few miles!!!

Excellent food and service. I don't have much time to post so -- EAT AT THIS FANTASTIC RESTAURANT!read more

Great food and kind , prompt service. A few miles off 55…read more Easy to get to. A nice family restaurant

Great looking facility and friendly people. The food was really disappointing. We ordered the fried…read morewalleye dinner. The side salad was dripping wet with water. The fish was unseasoned and very wet and greasy. Both the fried fish and the French fries were bitter as if the oil had turned a bit. Service earned all three stars. Food is subpar even for Central IL standards.

I can't believe this place gets 4 1/2 stars! It's just Cisco food. Cisco is a restaurant supply…read morecompany. Not only is it all Cisco food, it's the lower end Cisco products. I guess small town clientele don't want to pay for farm to fork locally sourced whole foods. for example, instead of real maple syrup,, it's the fake corn syrup variety of maple syrup.. I asked for half-and-half with my coffee, they pointed to the non dairy Coffee mate coffee creamer. I got waffles and instead of butter, they just offer whipped spread that is hydrogenated vegetable oil. Farmers used to be into real farm products. it looks like there's a lot of farmers in here, but they are happy with the ultra processed fake alternatives to farm fresh foods. The bacon was also not crispy. I might normally give a place like this two stars, but their current star rating needs a reality check. The service was fine.

Don't believe the bad reviews. I've been to The Hornet's Nest for breakfast and lunch many times…read more... the service is excellent and so is the food. You'll not get a better breakfast for miles around. Yes, maybe it's not strictly farm-to-table ... but it's good nonetheless and the prices are fine as well.

Great hot food wait staff is on top of it prices are great. I recommend this very friendly peopleread more

I was really impressed with everything about this place. The menu is huge and there are several…read moredaily features and specials. The server was very friendly and the food was great and was at a very reasonable price. If you are a lover of ff, this is the place to eat them! I highly recommend the drive to this restaurant, it's worth the gas money!

Lost in Time is such a charming spot, and they really impressed me with how accommodating and…read morethoughtful the staff were. I came in looking for dairy free options and was so happy to find out they make their oatmeal with no dairy at all. I ordered it with raisins and brown sugar on the side, and it was simple, warm, and exactly what I wanted. If you do want milk, they'll bring it on the side. I also ordered the grilled peach salad, and wow. Perfectly grilled, sweet, and such a standout. The dressing seemed to contain dairy, but the team was very helpful in guiding me and making sure I had what I needed. It quickly became one of my favorite salads I've had in a long time. My husband sampled some of their pastries and said they were delicious. They also had a massive cinnamon roll on the counter, probably close to ten inches wide. I didn't get it this time, but if you're a cinnamon roll person, this is absolutely the place to indulge. They have regular sized ones too if you're not ready to commit to the giant version. The server was so kind, and I think the manager spoke with us as well. She was just as friendly. I also really liked the decor, which gave the place a comfortable, welcoming vibe. And small detail, but appreciated: they have a baby changing table in the bathroom, which I know is a lifesaver for a lot of families.

I came here for breakfast, as I heard rumors about 1 lb. cinnamon rolls. I can confirm that the…read morerumors are true, and I suspect that Lost in Time offers one of the better breakfasts around small-town Central Illinois. What you can expect: -meals served on antique china -homemade breakfasts and lunches -grab and go meals and sweets, including cinnamon rolls big and small -friendly servers My dining companion was a big fan of her omelet and home fries, especially the not-so-overwhelming portion size. I enjoyed my cinnamon roll and hash browns. My small critique is that the cinnamon rolls aren't served warm. I asked my server to heat mine up, and while she did, it really didn't impact the roll--only some frosting. If I was to return, I would order one to go and reheat it at home...and would I return? Yes, and I already know I want to try to baked oatmeal.

Fun, small town bar/grill with character and good food and friendly customers! Service is always…read moregreat!