Very good food and coffee. The service was friendly and quick. I liked the ambiance of the dinerread more

When family says, this is the place to go, you make sure to stop in for a meal. This is a cute,…read moreold school vibe, affordable, get bang-for-you-buck, kinda place. Definitely a great Southern Illinois restaurant and staple in this small town for a long time. We were told the biscuits and gravy was a must. So, for the first time, I gave it a try. I love biscuits but usually plain or with butter and jam. I am hit or miss with gravy and prefer it on potatoes. But this time.....I ordered them as is! Biscuits smothered in gravy and it was delicious! A recommendation I was more than happy with. Other food items were good to. We left happy and satisfied. Solid service as well.

Food and coffee were both so good! We were in town for the weekend and got the avocado toast and…read morelattes. The homemade syrups in our lattes were so good we came back for more the next day! Service was quick and everyone was so nice. Will have to add this to the routine when in cape.

My family and I really enjoyed this quaint coffee shop in Downtown Cape. We tried a variety of…read moretheir breakfasts including the burrito, BLT, waffle flight, and chicken & waffles. All were delicious. The salted caramel latte (both iced and hot) were delicious. I also really enjoyed the chai latte with just a hint of spice. If I'm back in the area I will come back to try other menu items. Staff were great, especially the barista he was kind and helpful. The inside is perfect for working, reading or catching up with friends! Parking: street parking is plenty and available right outside the shop. Accessibility: getting in there is a small ledge. They have one stall large bathrooms. The space between tables and area near the counter is slightly narrow.

Loved this place. Vegan options available. Homemade treats along with energy cookies. Salads to go…read more Stop for breakfast and grab lunch to enjoy later.

Amazing, fresh food! Excellent service. Tremendous effort to work with the customer to meet your…read moreneeds! Five stars all the way!!

Astounding! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves for lunch…read moretoday. The atmosphere is comfortable and cozy. We were greeted immediately. This may be some of the best coffee I've had. A white chocolate, raspberry latte was perfect. House made soup was hot and good. Sandwich was generously portioned. The bakery case is seriously unbelievable! I heard him say he has been in business for 18 years. Don't miss this experience!

Rude employees, I walked in around 2 to get coffee and maybe a small bite to eat. I was greeted…read morewith what do you want. Not hey how are you,welcome, what would you like. I started looking at the food menu after I told the guy I came for coffee he rudely said oh coffee is on the back. I answered back and said I might want food. I almost walked out but went ahead and picked a coffee and he immediately went to the kitchen to make it and came back and rang me up and didn't ask if I would like anything else so coffee it was.

Whenever I'm home visiting my family I'm always on the lookout for great local spots. My sister…read morerecommended going to Ally's Bake Shop one rainy afternoon. It was one of those days where you would normally just want to stay inside with a blanket and curl up in a chair. What I was looking for at lunch was somewhere that would make me feel welcome and give off a cozy feeling. My sister had gotten several birthday cakes from Ally which the whole family had loved, so the bar was pretty high. The restaurant is located on the way to Walker's Bluff Casino and is in the General Store. This is a bit off the beaten path, but well worth the trip. The inside of the restaurant is large and there is ample seating even for large groups. Given she started with a Bake Shop, it should be no surprise that there is a host of delicious baked good to choose from. My two kids settled on the cakepops, but there were also cookies, cupcakes and other items to pick from. For entrees you could choose from a good selection of sandwiches, salads, and soups. Everything we got was fantastic, and the portions were large. You could get fountain drinks and they also had a great selection of coffees. Overall I really enjoyed going to Ally's Bake Shop. It was a great choice by my sister, and I will be coming back again in the future.

This was our first visit to Ally's bake shop at the General Store. We visited on a Saturday around…read morebrunch time. It wasn't too busy when we arrived, but was very busy by the time we left. Parking is right in front. They have plenty of seating inside and on the patio, as well as the ability to host larger groups. They have a variety of coffees, baked goods, brunch is served all day, and small bites consisting of sandwiches and salads. You order at the counter and they bring the food out to you. I had the chicken quesadillas, which are served with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole. They were very good. My husband had the turkey chipotle sandwich, and fried jalapeño cheddar bites. The sandwich was stacked with ingredients and he said it was delicious. The jalapeño cheddar bites are served with ranch, and they were also good. For dessert we each ordered a cookie. He enjoyed the stuffed red velvet while I had a chocolate chip cookie sandwich. The service was quick. The food was good. The desserts were very good. We will definitely be back to try other items on the menu!

Excellent breakfast. French toast was great. The service was very good and was quick and…read morefriendly.

We stopped here for breakfast during a road trip back home from out of state, hoping for a nice…read morelocal meal. Unfortunately, it was a terrible and deeply upsetting experience. When we walked in, we stood directly at the counter and waited for someone to acknowledge us or give us instructions on where to sit. We were met with absolute silence. Then, a waitress muttered "find a seat, just find anywhere" without even looking at me or addressing me directly. We went and sat down, but no one ever brought us menus or came over to help us. We just sat there waiting to be acknowledged. Right after us, a white family walked in. They were immediately greeted warmly, told exactly where to sit, and provided with menus right away. It seemed very clear that you are only treated with respect and served at this establishment if you are white. Because the staff completely ignored us and refused to give us basic service, we ultimately walked out. Driving through from another state, it is incredibly disappointing to face this kind of treatment. Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and equal hospitality. We will never be back and highly recommend travelers find somewhere else to eat.

Though there are other bakeries in town that offer donuts - sometimes it is good to have a…read morespecialist that is consistently open through the week. Breakfast sandwiches available along with kolaches. (enjoyed them both) In terms of the donuts - the chocolate glazed cake is lighter than others and yeast raised are light as well. First day also had a square glazed croissant - very good and flaky layers. Chocolate icing on a long john was good too. Both days three glazed donut holes were thrown in as a bonus to the 3 donuts I had gotten. Donuts can be filled to order if you'd like...did try the raspberry...a bit too runny for me...I prefer more fruit in my fillings. Will see if I try the other fillings down the road.

This is just an ok place for me. Nothing to write home about. Just another doughnut in my opinion…read more They use Dawn mix which I can appreciate as it is a good brand of doughnut mix. So I know the doughnuts are made fresh daily and are not frozen in a box. I would still go here for doughnuts. The counter people were friendly.

This is easily one of my favorite places to eat in SO IL. I've been going here for years and never…read morehave been disappointed! I always get my staple, chicken pad Thai level 2 and never deviate from that. I've tried other dishes that friends have gotten over the years and liked them, but I just am in love with their pad Thai. Their food is tasty and flavorful every time. They recently redid Thai D when they closed for Covid and the restaurant is very trendy now. The wait on food is never too long even when they're full! I haven't ever had bad service though I do prefer some waitresses over others!! Also, the owner has a super unique story and it's on a plaque on the wall so definitely check it out when you go! I will say if you are someone who enjoys spice, some cooks are heavier then other cooks w/ it so sometimes a level 5 feels like a 4 and sometimes it feels like a 7 haha. Just saying maybe go lighter and ask for more Chile flakes if you want it more spicy. Definitely would recommend this place to anyone wanting to diversify their palate for the night!

Definitely enjoyed this Thai restaurant and next time I'm in town I will try another fish. I had…read morethe pineapple fried rice and it was great portion size. The server was excellent he suggested different menu items. Great service. Ambiance nice.