Very small traditional old style diner. Very casual. Grill right behind the counter. Hamburgers are…read moreoffered in different sizes. Chocolate malt was excellent!

Great service with home cooked food. Open 24/7 they have great prices and delicious milk shakes!!read more

Hello old friend... Shelly's Burger Station is the G.O.A.T…read more Service is always friendly and fairly fast, even during the mid-day rush. I really enjoy the diner feel with the bar and how tickets are still hand-written and provided by the waitress. Love this place, I hit this up multiple times each and every time I am back in Illinois for a visit.

Hands down 5 stars! If you are in the area and want a great burger made the way it has been made by…read moreShelly for 30 years you have to stop by. Be prepared to wait a few minutes for a table because this place is always hopping! but it is worth it. Don't forget to try Big R sauce.

Shout out to reviewer Ken M. for influencing me to try Chuck's Place ......you were right!…read more I had the large cheeseburger with everything and onion rings. My partner went with the wimpy burger ( not a wimpy burger.. 1.2 lbs) and cajun fries. From the moment you walk in, you know you've found a true local spot. It's small, cozy and decorated with fun signs and memorabilia. The staff are amazing, friendly, welcoming, and just the kind of people you want to see when you're about to dive into comfort food. Even at 1:30 pm, that in between lunch/dinner time, the place was steadily busy. And now I know why. The onion rings? Fantastic. I'm an onion ring snob and these were fresh, crispy, and legit. no frozen batter here, and none of that "pull the whole onion out in one bite" nonsense ( I hate that). The fries were hot, crisp and perfectly seasoned. And the burger is 100% beef, juicy, and packed with flavor. This is a local gem and I'm so glad we went. We'll definitely be back.

Fabulous service, small town feel, and friendly staff! I have nothing but praise for Chucks. That's…read morenot even mentioning the food! Highly recommend ordering the wimpy burger with Cajun fries with a rainbow ski to drink! You won't find anything else as good as chucks in Southern Illinois.

Ordered a kids meal and was so delighted when it came in this classic! What a great way to make ur…read moreday! Wonderful tasting food

Kick ass food!!! Service was alright and the ambiance was very good. Excellent place to eat!read more

Food was hot and deliciious!! Service was friendly and…read moreprompt! Building looked nice from the outside along with clean parking lot! Would definitely eat here again! FF were phenomenal !!

I forgot to take photos, but we got the family pack to go and it was a great deal. Four…read morecheeseburgers and a pound of fries for $16.99. Can't beat that! The burgers are thin like smash burgers and taste good. The fries are crispy and remind me of Burger King fries. I haven't eaten inside, so can't speak to the atmosphere or service.

If you enjoy "off the beaten path" places ... If you enjoy…read moreauthentic home cooked meals ... If you enjoy friendly service ... If you enjoy inexpensive prices ... You're going to love this place! Immediately upon entering, you'll find their menu board on your right listing breakfast and lunch items. Make your decision, then order at the counter window, pay, and find a seat. Help yourself to coffee via their coffee and utensils table. Choose a coffee cup to your liking and fill her up at the convenient drip coffee maker. Don't forget to check out their pin board of the U.S. showing where all their customers have placed a pin in their home locations. Within 10 minutes our food arrived. I ordered two eggs over easy, bacon, and a biscuit with gravy. Everything was delicious - especially the bacon! The employees are friendly and courteous. This is a great little place and I recommend you check them out. Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Saturday, 7am-2pm Sunday - Monday, Closed

This is a wonderful eating establishment off of Aveena road between Saint Elmo and in Brownstown…read moreIllinois. they serve chicken strips and sandwiches, burgers they serve hot sandwiches, homemade chips, they do homemade desserts and more. This was fast and friendly service ! beautiful scenic location away from the smog and the hustle and bustle of city life, beautiful flowers, and scenery outside you could watch the birds eat from the birdfeeders. Family owned and the nicest people you will ever meet!

Excellent service and w we quality meal. 8 of us had a staff outing day from our church…read more All grilled burgers, grilled tenderloin sandwich was perfect & home grown banana peppers were awesome. Lots of variety of toppings for sandwiches. CASH only - no cards or checks accepted. Outside dining was picnic tables clean atmosphere and fun experience. Family friendly.

Worth the drive to eat these delicious burgers. Cash only. Burgers are grilled while you wait…read more Seating outside on the picnic tables. The burgers are bigger than he bun. Condiments are sitting on the table and you help yourself. It was simple, tasty and fun.

The burgers are always amazing as well as the sides!! Several different types of flavored sweet and…read moreunsweetened tea that is super good too. All in all it's definitely one of my favorite places to eat or get drinks!!

Great burgers and milkshakes. Easy to order online and pickup. Decent price. Highly recommendread more

Nice off the beaten path establishment, stopped by on the way home from a business trip. Located…read moreacross from old state house, kind of place that has a laid back and comfortable atmosphere. Server arrived promptly and took our drink orders. Drinks were brought quickly and we were able to get our orders in just minutes after we sat down. Had two of their fried fish specials and a smash burger, all with their seasoned fries. Fish was excellent, the fries were really good- crisp and seasoned well without being over done. Smash burger was also very good, prices were reasonable for as much as you got. Worth a stop if you are in the area!

Small town feels with big town flavor. Staff is super friendly and the bar is very clean. Five…read morestars.