Wow, this place completely exceeded our expectations! The food and drinks were incredible, but the…read moreservice truly made the experience stand out. I also loved the atmosphere, upscale food without feeling stuffy or pretentious. It felt like the kind of place you could walk into dressed casually and still enjoy an amazing dining experience. From the moment we sat down, our waitress was fantastic. Since it was our first time visiting, we were welcomed with complimentary deviled eggs, which were absolutely delicious. And the cocktails? Perfectly crafted and easily some of the best we've had in a while. We're already looking forward to coming back. Thank you for helping make our anniversary feel so special!

Food is 10/10. Big plus for having vegetarian options or being able to modify dishes to be…read morevegetarian. It's one of a very few places in the area that isn't a chain, isn't just burgers and pizza, and also isn't pretentious or overpriced. The service is always friendly and knowledgeable. We've been there at least ten times and only once was the service slow. It was an anomaly because they're usually really on top of things. Ambiance is a friendly, but upscaled downtown cafe/bar place that is perfect for taking out-of-towners or a fun brunch with the ladies. (They have a separate brunch menu on Saturdays!) I don't drink, so I can't comment on their drink selections. I'm taking away a star because the parking situation is annoying, especially during construction. There is street parking or a huge parking lot in the back. However, the back parking lot is a terrible hodgepodge of concrete and asphalt and a gazillion potholes and no super clear direction on how to get to the restaurant. Some signage would go a long way in helping customers to not only find parking, but once parked, to them navigate back to the little crevice where the back door is located. The back porch is located behind a larger portion of the structure and you can't see it from the parking lot. Additionally, if you have anyone in your party with mobility issues, it's next-to-impossible to park near enough to the door to make a difference. The handicapped parking spots are 40 yards away from the back door. All that said, we will def go back because there's nothing else like it in the area.

Tucked into a corner, this is a great eatery. Lovely choice of cocktails and other spirits. I had a…read morecaramel apple mule. Saw our couple of lavender lemon drop martinis and a bramble punch on our table. The truffle fries are a must try/devour as are the sprouts. I had a caesar salad for my main. The menu isn't terribly gluten friendly but sprouts, caesar, and a cocktail are a pretty elite combo. The inside is nice with lots of wood, glass, and textures. Our server was friendly and attentive.

Tried Brick and Bramble for the second time and yeah... they don't miss…read more Grabbed a quick to-go chicken & fries (you already know ‍). My waitress made sure I was straight with extra napkins without hesitation. Smooth vibes, good music, people just chilling, eating, and enjoying themselves. Simple, solid, consistent. I'll definitely be back.

How did Stagger Inn fly under my radar for all these years and I do mean years. Stagger Inn opened…read morein 1974, the year I graduated from high school and I am now just discovering them. If it were not for the Illinois 66 Passport, I still may be oblivious. The Illinois Passport is promoting 66 businesses on the first 301 miles of the original historical Route 66. The businesses start in Chicago and come all the way down the state to Collinsville. After visiting the business, you get a stamp in your passport just like your travel passport. Stagger Inn is definitely a historical neighborhood dive bar. It's 52 years old and still going strong. It has an old wooden bar, two rooms for dining and drinking and you can see into the kitchen from a large window. The staff was friendly and provided great service. I sat at the bar and ended up chatting with all the servers as they picked up drinks for their tables. When reading the menu, I was impressed that they hand-cut their fries and hand batter the onion rings. I am definitely going back for the onion rings. This visit I did the fries as a side and they were crispy and still had the skins on the potatoes. When they placed my plate in front of me, they informed me they do not season the fries. The bartender recommended that I salt them while they were hot. Preferring pepper, I gave mine a shake of black pepper. I liked that they didn't salt the fries, since I'm trying to reduce my sodium intake. My Stagger Burger was incredibly delicious. I added, Pepper Jack Cheese and Jalapeños. They were generous with the jalapeños and left the seeds in, so the burger had a little burn to it. For me, this burger was top-notch. Stagger Inn, thanks for the stamp in my Route 66 Passport. I'll be back for Chicken Wings and Onion Rings. See you, soon.

What a fun place to meet up with friends! It's a typical bar in so many ways, and yet it has a full…read more(and somewhat fancy) menu. Getting there and parking: My family, including a pre-teen, met up at Stagger in to visit with a couple of our friends. Parking was a small challenge. There is a large public lot on the same block, but it was full when I got there around 6:20pm on a Wednesday. There is minimal street parking. Luckily, I found a spot after a couple of times around the block. Walking in, you can see right away that it really is a no-frills tavern. There's not even traditional table service, though it's not exactly counter service, either. You sit down, decide what you want from the menu, walk up to the kitchen counter to place your order, and give the ticket the kitchen gives you to your server. However, the menu was much nicer than what I expected, with very fair prices! Appetizers ranged in variety from French fries and wings to fried pickles and spinach artichoke toasted ravioli, with prices ranging from around $4 to $8. Entrees included a variety of sandwiches, salads, and burgers from $4 to $8.50 or so. They even had vegetarian and pescatarian options, including a blackened tuna sandwich and a black beans burger! All three of us, including a picky pescatarian adolescent, found food we enjoyed! Beyond the food, the service staff was friendly and the bar service was adequate. In all, it was a really great place e together up with friends AND bring a kid--at 6:30 on a weeknight, at least! I would very much recommend this place to a group looking for a casual environment with good food at good prices! Atmosphere: Food selection & taste: Service: Price: I'm not sure if would be fair to give 4 starts based on the above, though, because I wasn't to rate it for what it is, not for what something else is. Overall, I give it a 4.5! Vegetarian friendly: yes (lacto-ovo)

We heard Boogie's has good fish so we decided to give them a try on this Lenten Friday. It was a…read moregood call and we were not disappointed. I decided to try the walleye with a side of fries and chili. I thought the chili was mediocre but everyone has a different idea of what good chili is so I'll cut them some slack. The fries were also mediocre. They were lukewarm and had no crisp, obviously had been in the warming tray a bit too long. So why a 4 star rating? Three things: the wait staff was very good, friendly and attentive, the walleye was absolutely delicious, perfectly breaded and cooked, and the meal was very reasonably priced. I mentioned the issue with the fries to the waitress and she told me to be sure to let her know next time and she would be sure to get them fresh, and she really meant it. All in all, a very good experience and we'll certainly be returning.

What a disappointment to see they changed their menu. Only…read morecan get fried chicken on Sunday now. They no longer have sweet potatoes. Green beans had no bacon or seasoning as they usually do. Service was adequate, prices are higher now. A busy loud ambiance filled the restaurant. Sad about all the new changes.

We were so pleased with this place we went back to have brunch on Saturday with unlimited mimosas…read more(per person $18). There are Tabs all over the place and a nice patio with high tops and a foosball game. We then went back to have a quick bite and drink. The food is good. I particularly liked the egg rolls and my husband likes the sliders. The service was awesome. Olivia can make a mean Old Fashion too. She is really great.

Had a girls night at the clubhouse the night before Christmas Eve and it was very cute. The decor…read moreon the patio was a winter wonderland. We just ordered a few apps and they took quite a while which wasn't the end of the world but service was also very slow. We only ended up getting one drink due to slower service. The apps were very tasty. I suggest the stuffed tots and Philly flatbread!

Great wings, burnt ends, ribs and sides. I have visited several times and it's worthy of going out…read moreof your way.

It's been a long time since I came to fire and smoke. My memories are all good. I suspect that…read moreit's still as good today as it was then. But I'm afraid my brisket sandwich did not live up to my memory. The good news is that the twister fries were excellent though not as hot as they should've been. But they were acceptable or I would have returned them. On the downside, I'm afraid of the brisket was fairly tough. Honestly, I've never made brisket. So I can't tell them how to fix that. I still enjoyed it. But I didn't quite finish it and it's very unusual. They deserve another try and I will be back.

Our food and service here was fantastic. I think everyone left with a smile on their face…read more My mom loves the Brussel sprouts - she frequently raves about how they are the best around. The atmosphere is also relaxed inside.

Really good experience. Service was quick, friendly and great overall. Smoke on the water chicken…read morethigh sliders had a ton of flavor, very good! Bourbon selection is great overall! Ill be back

I had to check this bar out since I was in the area and this seems to be one of the more popular…read moreplaces in a small town. It was Sunday and I could tell you that this place was packed! The beer here is pretty cheap, if you're paying by card there is a $10 minimum. I didn't have any of the food but the menu I saw online looked really appetizing. Staff here was pretty young but the crowd here was more middle-aged than anything. It's in a pretty busy intersection too. They have Gaming Machines too. They have an outdoor area but it was too cold to be over there. In the far back room they have basically a Four Seasons room but they have a heater so it doesn't get too cold over there and boy does it feel like it could get to 90° over there like you're in a senior center or Florida! Overall I was pretty satisfied with a visit here though it was pretty short .

We stopped at The Cabin for happy hour Friday night for a few drinks; what a great place to sit…read moreback and unwind! They had music out on the back patio and lots of open tables for those that wanted to grab dinner or drinks inside. We had a few drinks and tried their bacon fat popcorn...WOW! If you haven't had it, you def need to order it asap!!! Stop by you won't be disappointed!!! The staff are super friendly and it's just a really great place to unwind!

One of my favorite things in the world to do is hop inside of a packed local favorite and come out…read moreso satisfied, you're glad you tried the food adventure. The wings at this place are spot on! They had a lot of other good specials that day that I would love to go back and try. Taco Tuesday seems like a must.

Cool, vibrant bar and grill on Main St in historic part of Glen Carbon, IL. Maybe two blocks from…read morethe old covered bridge and MCT bike trail. Wings, salads, sandwiches and wraps. Outdoor patios from and back, dog friendly. Shared a Mid Southwestern salad and BBQ Pork sandwich. Food very good, service friendly and attentive. Solid experience and will be back.

Met friends here for breakfast. Very nice and efficient waitress graciously served us!…read moreI selected the Western Omelette with mushrooms. It is a large omelet filling your plate! It was delicious and I had extra to bring home! Friends ordered the bagel and egg white sandwich! It was so beautiful!!! My other friend ordered the Texas Three Step Skillet! Another beautiful entree!! We will be making this as one of our breakfast locations!

Delicious food and great service! We visited early afternoon on the day after Mother's Day' so the…read morerestaurant was nearly empty (they close at 2 PM). The restaurant is on the small side so I suspect it feels crowded when busy. We were in the mood for a late breakfast so this was fit the bill. I ordered the South of the Border skillet (hash browns, sausage, onion, green peppers, spinach, tomatoes, jalapeños, cheddar cheese, with 3 eggs on top) with pancakes (included, fluffy and delicious). Wife ordered the country fried steak with scrambled eggs, fruit, and pancakes. We both loved our meals, served in short time, hot and perfectly seasoned. The wait staff was friendly and attentive to our needs. With so many attractive options, we're sure to return soon. Meals are a bit pricey ($11-$15 for most meals) but you won't walk away hungry.