I was in here when they received a grocery delivery from Walmart. Their prices are unbelievably…read morehigh and use the everyday essentials brand. So when you pay 8 bucks for a yogurt parfait, they probably aren't spending that much on yogurt for 30 tubs. Also their "homemade cakes" they're a box mix so same situation. The employees were rude and snobbish to the driver. I'm not going back. I hope everyone avoids them. I get businesses have to make a profit but this was too much for my eyes to witness.

Black Rabbit is hands down the best place to go in Hillsboro for a beautifully poured and delicious…read morelatte! The service is fantastic! When you walk in you are always free with kind words and a smile even when they are super busy! I work from home, but sometimes it's nice to just get out of the house and be in a new environment. I often go to Black Rabbit to work and the ambiance is a prefect way to break up the day. Go check it out!

Terrific burger place4 in Brighton, just a few minutes north of Alton. Country eating with well…read moremanaged staff, with great food, decent prices and clean interior. You won't be disappointed.

I love visiting Handolds! The menu has options galore, but I can never seem to stray from the…read moremushroom and Swiss cheeseburger with tater tots, paired perfectly with a large sweet tea. This little local spot, run by locals for locals, is always a comforting place to stop in. Come as you are, they welcome everyone. The waitresses are always friendly and love to chat, and the same goes for the other patrons. The small-town diner vibe is very much alive here, and that's exactly what keeps me coming back.

First off, sitting on the town square it has great old America vibes. Secondly and most importantly…read moreto my stomach, the food specials were phenomenal! The Oktoberfest Burger is a must if you like sauerkraut, pretzel and burger. This is not your run of the mill burger. Also had the sloppy which hit all the right nostalgia points. The friendly service topped off a great experience like the whip cream on my float! Don't miss this stop along Route 66

A very historic and authentic Rt 66 classic. Get the delicious pharmacy patty melt and a hand…read morecrafted milk shake to go with it. They have a fully functional classic soda fountain where you can still get a phosphate.

This is a warm and welcoming space full of original art, mismatched vintage furnishings, and…read moreinteresting books. The service is efficient and the coffee's hot! Having seen reviews mentioning sandwiches and quiche, we were hoping to have a bite to eat for breakfast. But on this rainy Thursday the selection was pretty limited, with just a few sweet items in the case and nothing savory. Black Rabbit sells coffee by the bag, as well as some local crafty items like candles and such. Seems like a great place to hang for awhile and read, work, or catch up with friends.

I was visiting family in Farmersville and we decided to get some ice cream. A short drive and we…read morewere at this place. THIS IS AMAZING ICE CREAM. My 4yo finished her entire cone before making a mess with it melting which is new for her. With me, my daughter, son, brother, mother and father all together, the order was out within 5 minutes of ordering. The ice cream is very creamy. This is a great spot for the small towns south of Springfield to avoid the drive in. I didn't have the food, however the family that lives there said it's one of their favorite spots for a quick dinner when no one wants to cook. Next time I'm up from Florida, that's where I want to eat at first so stay tuned.

This place is amazing. Each ice cream cone is made individually with over 30 flavors. The food is…read moregreat and everything is cheap. 30 mins from Springfield on old Route 66. This like going to the fair but fresher and cheaper. The horse shoe cheese sauce is excellent. This place is quite the hidden gem. Ive already tried a 1/3 of the food menu.. The Reuben and Pork T are home runs !! I expect too see this place on Food Tv in the near future. The owner is extremely nice and place is very clean and run with competent people.

A recent fall colors drive took us through Jerseyville so I decided to try the Redbird Deli for…read morelunch. The menu is simple but well thought out with plenty of options for fresh sandwiches and salads. You can choose from the menu or build your own. The interior was inviting, restrooms were clean, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Did I say fresh? Oh yeah! All of the ingredients seem super fresh. I went for the Redbird Club on multigrain bread this time around. A simple yet delicious sandwich was presented and quickly devoured. The next time around, I'm going to have to try one of their salads. They have so many fresh ingredients to choose from, you can't go wrong.

Great menu! We really enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and service. We definitely will be back!…read more Carla is simply amazing!

We always love coming here when we are in Jerseyville! The classic go-to is a Jumbo Marshmallow…read morePepsi with light ice and extra fluff! But the Banana Split and the Chocolate Milkshake were incredible too! The level of softness that their ice cream is is out of this world! Almost like eating silk! Would definitely recommend to anyone! The staff have always been kind and the prices are hard to beat especially with how good everything is!

Great summer time treats to cool you off and friendly hometown service! Love this place!read more

I give it a 5 for ambience! Very fun atmosphere! They rotate different beers monthly! I sadly…read moremissed the sours month so they had alot of ambers and a couple of ipad and heavier stout beers. The canned peach cider was very good! I like a good wheat or farmstead ales!

We've been dropping in to Opera House for a few years now, and it keeps getting better! This time…read morewe arrived at a rather quiet time (it got busier as the night went on) and were able to talk with one of the owners about their extensive spirits selections. We tried a few, including their barrel pick, and a new beer as well. Always a great place for a drink and friendly conversation (or a quiet spot to hang, if that's more your thing!)