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!

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.

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.

Finally lunch time matched up to passing this diner on our trip from Wisconsin to Texas. This was a…read morefun place to stretch our legs on our road trip. We stopped by the candy store and dinner. My favorite part was the jukebox in the dinner and playing Walk Like an Egyptian. I had the cheeseburger basket which was good. My husband had the Philly cheesesteak and loved it and the kids split a corn dog basket. Next time we will have to get an ice cream too. Awesome service from our waitress.

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.

Came here for breakfast a few times. Place seems to have a regular group of customers in their…read moreassigned seats. Easily find plenty of meals on the big menu to satisfy most everyone. Waitstaff is good about checking in on our needs and a big breakfast can be found around $10-15. I may last have to take another nap mid morning. 39/2024 Food 5 big selection Ambiance 4 comfortable booths Service 5 perfect Location 5 open spaces for parking plenty of seating available Value 5

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.

Overall, i would rate them a 4.9/5. The service was efficient and kind. The food was delicious and…read morehomemade (ooh, the carrots!!!) with very large portions. The prices were fair. We had the Julienne Salad with Poppyseed dressing and Chicken strips, so juicy and hot/fresh. Hot & crisp fries, delicious carrots and side salad. The dining room was a little warm. 83 degrees out side this evening. Would love to go again, soon!

We had breakfast, the food.was good.and.the service was fast and kind. Nice hometown diner…read moreatmosphere. We will go again.

Ate here right after Christmas with my adult daughter. We had brunch. It was delicious ! We got…read morethe typical breakfast food, and it was amazing. We especially liked the fried mashed potatoes. Prices are reasonable. Waitress was pleasant. Also- the baked items in the case to purchase looked AMAZING!!

If it was so great, I got their special a chopped sirloin tips with onion and peppers and hash…read morebrown casserole and a baked potato

When people ask why I Yelp, places like this are the answer. Without Yelp, there's zero chance I…read morewould have eaten here, and yet it turned out to be a fantastic option as we were driving down I-70 towards St. Louis. We were headed to the airport and I searched for a 'diner like' place just off the interstate around an hour away. I came across Powhatan, and while the outside didn't look like much in the photos, the food looked great and the reviews were excellent. I bookmarked it, and sure enough it didn't disappoint. The outside is a basic restaurant attached to a hotel/motel. Think side of the road bare bones motel. Honestly, if I hadn't read the reviews I would have just kept on driving. Inside was very nice - not fancy but very bright, clean and welcoming. There was also a small slot machine area off to the side if that's your thing. I ordered the Pocahontas Pride, which was chicken friend steak, two eggs, hash brown casserole (I opted for plain hash browns) buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy. I think it was $15. And it was enough food for two people easily. Very good, and very filling. My daughter ordered boneless wings (I tried a couple since there was too much food for her) and she and I both loved them. I'm normally hesitant to order wings outside of my normal places, but she will order them anywhere and she gave them great praise. She also added 1/2 order of onion rings which were both great and ample - I thought they actually got the order wrong there were so many. Wife wasn't feeling well, so she ordered a simple order of hash browns and liked them. All in all, a great experience for a quick stop during a long drive. Again, without reading the reviews in advance, I doubt I would have ended up at Powhatan. But I'm glad I did!

Nice off the beaten path establishment, stopped by on the way home from a business trip. Located…read moreacross from old state house, kind of place that has a laid back and comfortable atmosphere. Server arrived promptly and took our drink orders. Drinks were brought quickly and we were able to get our orders in just minutes after we sat down. Had two of their fried fish specials and a smash burger, all with their seasoned fries. Fish was excellent, the fries were really good- crisp and seasoned well without being over done. Smash burger was also very good, prices were reasonable for as much as you got. Worth a stop if you are in the area!

Small town feels with big town flavor. Staff is super friendly and the bar is very clean. Five…read morestars.

The Chuckwagon Cafe is a cozy family diner at Vandalia IL. We are fortunate to pass by on our road…read moretrip from St Louis. Breakfast options are plentiful and very reasonable in price. The waitress recommended both Greek omelette and the Western omelette. We ordered Greek omelette ($12.99) , with additional green peppers ($0.75) and mushrooms ($1). The portion is generous, sufficient for two persons. Coffee ($2.75) was okay to do the job. This is a homey spot to start your day. I'd recommend this for eggs and omelette!

The Chuckwagon has very cute decor and is very inviting. It was such a surprise to seat yourself…read more Our server had just started her shift and was very friendly. I had a Ham, cheese and mushroom omelette which was really good, a biscuit and some yummy home fried potatoes. My husband got a skillet that he really liked. Their coffee was also really good.

Stopped by this diner on a recent trip through the area and were delighted with our experience…read more The diner itself is bright and clean with huge windows and tall ceilings giving the place an open and airy vibe. The tables are comfortable with tables and booths available and everything has a classic diner feel. For my breakfast, I got their sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich on sourdough which was large, flavorful, and filling. Truly, a classic breakfast sandwich in the best way. It came with a side of hashbrowns that were buttery and crispy Our server was a delightful, prompt, and friendly. Get to it!

Great morning food, and terrific service, very nice people and good traditional diner menu, fun…read moreretro mid-century space too, it was packed and very popular, hope to go back someday.