This was my first bar and I still call this place home anytime I'm in Decatur, IL…read more As a MU alum you could tell a lot about a student by which bar they would attend. You either went to LSB or the Winery. Most times I would be at the Winery! The Winery is a dive bar. Nothing fancy here. The crowd is a good mix of folks just looking to get a drink and MU students. 95% of the time you will not have any trouble getting a drink here. Sometimes the service is slow but that's because there are at the most two waitresses working. Mark and Beth are my favorite folks in the world. Plus I never had a time where I felt unsafe or threatened. They can talk down almost any body from fights which is a skill that most bartenders lack these days. The jukebox is straight up classic rock. You'll get an education from that box if you give it a listen. I'm sad they got rid of Tom Waits in there but then again "Small Change" isn't his best album so I understand. They have two food items. Chips and Winery Burgers. You can get Winery Burgers during the day but you can get hot chips or plain any time. It's simple but that's what keeps the prices down lol. And no they do not take debit cards. But this is why they have the cheapest drinks and pitchers ($2.50 for wells, $6 pitchers). This place is the college student's dream as far as drinks. Hell, it's the dream place as far as anyone who loves drinks! Oh and they are pretty good about carding folks so don't try to sneak in! Add the open mic nights from the Millikin students and you have yourself a fine place to go to for drinks in the city of Decatur. Easily one of the best bars I've ever attended and is my favorite place to visit. Go if you're ever in Decatur!

This is a great dive bar in Decatur. Cheeseburgers in a Midwest Paradise. Cold beer, good people.read more

We were traveling back to Chicago and I have been following the store on social media and "knew" I…read morehad to visit. Let me tell you this place is a Burbon lovers version of candy land! The question asked was "what do you want to try first?" Jeb is one of the kindest people I have met in a while and is so knowledgeable about what the offerings are! If you're going north or south on I-55 take a 10 minute detour and take advantage of his clearance cart $19.99 or 2 for $99 barrel picks and trust me you'll want go back again and again on your road trips

Ever changing and huge selection of spirits at an excellent price. Store picks are excellent and…read moreavailable to sample before buying. Get to know the staff and you will be happy you did. Worth the trip. Jeb also has back room events including concerts. Follow their social media for the current event schedule. I travel 2 hours to visit this store frequently.

Checked out this kind of small brewery in Decatur. Door 4 is in a building located west of…read moredowntown, in a not quite charming part of town. It only has a few of their own beers on tap, with the rest coming from nearby other breweries or wherever. Bigger on the inside than it looks. There's enough room for a group and plenty of tables and space to have a gathering or a party. Basically this is the definition of a microbrewery. It's only got a few of their own beers but they put lots of care into making each one. There's still a pretty good amount of variety. Common ones like IPAs as well as those that are heavier. It's about $6 a pint. That's pretty good compared to many other smaller breweries that charge lots more for these. Best of the ones we tried was the I Came Here On Purpose. This is an IPA it wasn't overly hoppy, and really hit the spot. Also there's a few heavier ones if looking for more bite. They also have a pretty strong ass stout. Great place for locally made beers. It's located on Cerro Gordo, at the far western end. They're closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.

Been here many times over the years. Changed management a few times, last year seemed like it was…read morelooking up but recent changes have been extremely disappointing and handled very unprofessionally.

Little gem in Argenta Illinois. Mon and Thurs have wings special so we dived in with 3 different…read moresauces. My favorite was the Kentucky Bourbon. They have Guinness on tap which was great. Prices were very reasonable and I hear this is a great place during football season. Will definitely be back

Great little bar. Friday night fish was good but be prepared to go somewhere else to get full. They…read moreare very skimpy on your meal but it was good. Bartender did a great job.

Your classic no-frills bbq place. It's not fancy bc it's all about the bbq. And I'm 100% ok…read morewith that. Supposedly they sell out daily. I don't know what other issues people had with service but everyone was super nice and helpful. And walked me thru the menu. Got the smoke wings with garlic parm on side. I would vote 7/10. Great flavor withoutsauce but a "little" dry. If we are being picky vs others I've tried. But again, I would 100% get them again. Garlic parm sauce was great to dip them in. The star of the meal? The smoked pastrami 20/10. . Hands down.. amazing. It's an extremely close second to Green Street bbq in Chicago. I got their regular bbq sauce (Carolina red) on the side. It's called Carolina but no vinegar. Which I'm ok with. What great sweat bbq sauce. Totally unique. Would be amazing on chicken or pulled pork. I'm now a huge fan of this place. Can't wait to try rest of menu and Brisket Mac n cheese!

I stop by Carrol Lou's all the time. Food is good and you get a lot. I stopped today to get lunch…read more They were busy with a line waiting to order. I stepped to the back of the line to wait my turn. The young lady taking orders took five people's orders ahead of me. I stepped up to order and she stepped away to start helping the two people fixing the food. Now I was the last one in the line when she stepped away. Why she just did not take my order and then step away I doing not know. I stood there for a long time then gave up and left. I ran in to the owner outside and told him about it. He just blew me off and called me Buddy. The owners have been arrogant in the past for no reason. I am aways nice and respectful. This restaurant's business is good now but treating good customers like this will hurt your business in the long run. I will never eat there again.

Has the Best Drinks in Townnnn!!!!! Amazing Hospitality and best at helping new customers find…read moretheir new fav Drink!!! And their Mobile Coffee Shop/Trailer has an amazing design inside and it smells like Coffee Beans The Donuts are so fresh and Delicious!!!

I'm so impressed with the menu! They have expanded to include seasonal drinks, dessert, drinks, and…read moresuch an amazing variety of cocktails. The atmosphere is such a great vibe and makes for a perfect evening out! They even have games and free snack mix to munch on. The bartender was spot on with her drink recommendations. Definitely will be a regular date night for us!

The staff was very friendly and helpful. They have a good assortment of specialty lattes and the…read morelatte that I tried was not overly sweet like some other places. There is a small bar that you can sit at or some tables both inside and outside, so there are options depending on your needs. Also, their muffins were pretty tasty. It would be nice if they had some other options for food like a simple egg sandwich, but it was nice to at least have a muffin. Comparable to cafes in larger urban areas. Definitely recommend.

Super cool cafe, suitable for working on laptops. The baristas are so professional in coffee making…read moreand nice to chat with. I like the major color of black, which makes the cafe calm and cozy, especially vibes with rainy days. Their coffee beans have special sorts of aroma, and their coffee tastes really good when mixed with oat milk. Love this cafe!