Good selection of foods at a great price. Their weekend bartender has a no nonsense approach and…read moreis very good at her job.

If you went to Sully's back in the day, you'll be happy to know the owners are still rocking it…read morewith Sidetrax (downtown Galesburg) and Trax Northside (Monmouth). This was extremely comforting to find after hearing their restaurant on Henderson closed in '22. While I loved Sully's, the distance from campus made it a must to designate a driver or coordinate rides. The proximity to Knox makes Sidetrax and easy choice for college students looking for a solid meal, watch a game with a yeasty beverage, or night out. You'll also find many of the same menu items and some new ones! I'm eager to try some cheese curds and revisit the Sully's Reuben. If you like craft beer, there's a small fridge to the right of the bar that has several cans eager to be sampled. I recognize those visiting the 'burg may belittle Sidetrax to an average sports bar serving typical pub selections. While l can understand some of the quick takes and average reviews from Yelpers, I think it a bit dismissive. There's a reason the Bernardi brothers have over 20 successful years delivering what the people want. |TO BE CLEAR:| As a Knox student, I learned to eat wings at Sully's and the flavor profile of their buffalo sauce and honey mustard dressing (always got a side salad to make myself feel better) are *pure nostalgia*. I've traveled the nation sampling popular wing establishments from every corner of the 48 continuous--a self proclaimed wing aficionado on Yelp--but it all comes back to Sully's wings. "Mild, wild, screamers, nitro" were a regular mantra amongst my friend and I'm happy to say Sidetrax version do not disappoint!

Absolutely horrifying. Walked in and bartender was either high or drunk. Swearing at customers…read morebecause they ordered pizza. Ranting about how she hates her job. And how angry she is people are ordering so much. I've never seen anything like this. Stay away. Sarah was the bartender. We walked in and politely ordered drinks and pizza. She was angry with us that we order food. Took 15 min to give us poorly made drinks. Appalling behavior.

bartender harrasses the wrong people for tips,no one ends gave him tips…read more he has no right to Shame me and he doesn't like making a Blue Monkey even though it's a top seller.

Great spot! Friendly and funny staff, delicious food, funny obscene messages on bathroom stalls…read more So good!

Review Visit: August 8th, 2016…read more Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo. I like to say that bar food is the best food, so when I am out and about exploring, I try to find pubs that have good reviews to eat at. With that train of thought in mind, The Buffalo came up on my radar one day after exploring Iowa. Having an empty belly that kept reminding me to get some food, I headed over to The Buffalo to see what they offered. Upon entering, I was greeted with the usual dim-lit bar scene. Nothing was too bright but nothing was too dark. It was the right mix of each. As for the bar itself, it was your typical bar with the usual decor that you see in most bars. What was unique about this place was the massive amount of writing on the ceiling. It seemed almost every ceiling tile had something scrawled on it. There may be a story to it, but it's not found on this out-of-towner. I ordered the The Western Bacon BBQ Burger with fries. I remember being disappointed in the small size of the burger but rather enjoying the taste of it and the fries. The small size of the burger was made up by the fries and I left with a mostly full belly and a smile on my face. Within reason, I am okay with smaller sizes if the flavor/quality blows me away. At some point during my visit, I noticed they sold those gimmicky pull tab lotto tickets. Being the sucker for a cheap thrill, I bought 2 for $1 or something like that. I won something like $0.50 and bought another pull tab.. which was a non-winner. Between the unique ceiling, tasty food, usual bar environment, and friendly customer service, I would have to say you won't be buffaloed by visiting this tavern.

Passing thru Kewanee, IL yesterday and stopped for lunch. Great tenderloin, great sides & friendly…read morestaff.

We arrived at noon. The service is great. Our food came out hot and wonderfully prepared. It was…read moredelicious. Highly recommend.

We decided to try The Pour House, but honestly, it was a pretty disappointing experience. Right off…read morethe bat, when we tried to order food, the bartender told us she'd have to check if the kitchen was still taking orders since they "close at 9." It was only 8:40, and when my husband asked why, she gave him a pretty sharp look before finally coming back and taking our order. We both got bacon cheeseburgers with fries. The fries were fine, but the burgers were terrible -- dry, completely lacking flavor, and clearly unseasoned. I just don't understand why bars bother offering food if they aren't going to put any effort into making it decent. We each only managed to eat half of our burgers, which is rare for us. On top of that, service was lacking. Our server never checked back on us, and we had to walk up to the bar just to flag someone down. Meanwhile, the bartenders were having the loudest time in the whole place, yelling and laughing amongst themselves louder than any of the actual customers. Overall, the vibe was off, the food was bad, and the service wasn't much better. We won't be going back.

Sara the bartender is a gem of human. Service from staff was so kind even though we are out of…read moretowners. 10/10 would come again!

The Food quality has declined over the years and the atmosphere is not what it used to be either.read more

Great food, friendly atmosphere and exceptional service! I highly recommend! All servers, owners…read moreand regular customers are very welcoming and trustworthy!

Just a really nice place to go!! Super clean with great service. A nice place to relax and have a…read morefew cold ones. Friendly crowd!! I highly recommend it!!

From the owner: Are you looking for a new spot to watch the big game or relax? Fun games, cold beer, and an…read moreinviting atmosphere await you at Varsity Club in Monmouth, IL. This well-kept sports bar offers a laid-back environment perfect for evenings with good friends and family. You can take advantage of exceptional customer service, big TVs, and open pool tables with every visit. Driven by a determination to exceed your expectations with live music and convenient happy hours, this sports bar is your escape from the stresses of the world. As a locally owned and operated establishment, friendly bartenders are committed to keeping the drinks flowing with fast service. Don't hesitate to spend your time playing darts, shooting pool, or trying your hand at one of their gaming machines. Whether you're planning a date or get-together with friends, stop by the Varsity Club, your trusted hometown sports bar. Call them today at (309) 715-7116 or visit them on Facebook for recent updates.

Horrible service! SUPER long wait. Waited 30 minutes to be seated, then waited over an hour for…read morecold, hard and gross food. We had a table of 10 and almost every plate was needed to be replaced due to being cold and gross. We got our replacement food and fries were still the same and wings were not much better!!

That nachos were horrible. Little cheese, drizzled with tons of sour cream, the little meat looked…read morelike old chili. Ordered side of guacamole, came in small container, maybe two teaspoons full. The boneless wings were nasty, tasted like they were marinated in pepper! Never again!