McAlister&#x27;s Deli

Stumbled across this restaurant on a trip to St Louis, and we're glad we stopped. The first thing…read moreto catch the eye is a long glass-front counter full of delightful-looking desserts. The restaurant is obviously a local favorite spot as many other patrons were greeted by name by staff or other diners. We seated ourselves in a booth, of which circles the rest of the room with several tables down the middle. Service was quick, sweet tea for me, not often found in Illinois dining, but perfectly done for this southern girl. Hubby was just as happy with his unsweet tea. The homemade vegetable soup was warm, thick with vegetables, even some cabbage, midst the creamy broth. My hand-presses cheeseburger was as delectable as any, and would have been perfect if tomatoes were in season and carried more flavor. But the lettuce was crisp, the onion sharp, and the pickles crunchy. Hubby has a tossed salad and the catfish dinner. The fish was cooked in cornmeal, a real "down home" dish, plenty of it and plenty of flavor. Hush puppies were delicious, but not enough of them. Then, we both ordered dessert even though we knew we couldn't finish them: strawberry cake and a lemon crème pie. Out of this world! The price was reasonable for the excellent food and service, even in these days of austerity. We definitely intend to return to The Grille!

Stopped in for lunch coming from Kansas City to Louisville. Good choice. I was leaning toward the…read moreGyro sandwich or catfish. The server suggested the Wisconsin burger. I got that. Oh my was it good. The fries were blazing hot right out of the fryer. The wife got French dip which she said was really good.

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Panera Bread

2.9(47 reviews)

0.1 mi

Can't complain. We've hit this Panera a few times while traveling (the Drury next door is our…read moreplace to stay!). We typically order via drive through or on the app for pickup. Staff are friendly and prompt. When short on certain bagels, they're helpful in letting you know and working out substitutions. Easy, quick stop - quality bagels. Always a win.

SO if your soup comes out cold you have to go to the coffee…read morebar and heat the soup up yourself in the microwave!!! Terrible shame since the cashier was so pleasant. 7-27-23 7:10 PM SHAME on you blond haired cook

Hearty Fireside Chili & Rustic Baked Potato Soup

Kickin' Grilled Cheese & Creamy Tomato Soup Value Duet

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New Sandwiches

Jimmie James Blue Goose

4.7(73 reviews)

2.5 mi

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These people are the sweetest people ever! We didn't get to sample all of their offerings because…read moreYelp reviews led us to believe they had stew and cornbread, which they have NOT had since 2020. (They sell gyros and Kalamata salad, just FYI.) Wanting to accommodate everyone in our party, we chose to move on, unfortunately. They were understanding and even recommended another place, and then when I tried to purchase their baklava, they insisted I take it for free!!! What genuinely hospitable people!! Love this place!! Will definitely stop in again if I'm ever here again.

Great gyros! Lovely customer service & a small family business…read more No salt on the fries- which we appreciated

Showing parallel parking street side.

The outside, but the shadows weren't cooperative.

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If you drive by, turn around!

Double Overtime Grill

3.7(55 reviews)

We ate here for breakfast when we stayed at the DoubleTree hotel. This restaurant is located inside…read morethe hotel. Pros: Cant beat the location and price....it was free since I was staying at the hotel. Staff was friendly and regularly checked up on us to refill coffees. Cons: Seems like the staff had a hard time keeping up with the food in the buffet area. 2 out of the 3 times I went up, the trays were half empty. I had limited time so not having food readily available was unfortunate.

They have amazing steaks. Especially the ribeye!!! Service is great too. Polite and professional.read more

Front of restaurant inside of DoubleTree hotel.

Ribeye cooked perfect but the "fresh broccoli" was far from fresh and mushy.

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Farmhouse Bakery & Cafe

4.3(37 reviews)

2.0 mi

I think it is closed much like many in this small town so we did not get to try it. Probably should…read morehave been closer to the interstate to survive.

OUTSTANDING! The food and service is one of a kind. I would definitely make the stop and grab a…read morefresh made cinnamon or a full breakfast! It's a new stop for us when we are in town!

Cherry pie

Window into bakery. Fresh strawberry pies on the counter

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Pumpkin Bundt Cake

Bandanas BBQ - Mount Vernon

3.8(122 reviews)

0.2 mi

I had an excellent experience at Bandana's Bar-B-Q. The ribs were outstanding. The smoke, exterior,…read moretexture, and temperature were all exactly right. I have eaten at many BBQ spots in Kansas City and Texas, and these ribs were on par with the best. The baked potato was cooked perfectly, just as expected. The garlic bread was a little different but very satisfying and prepared the way I like it, nice and crisp. I also had a side salad, and the BBQ ranch made from their original sauce was very good. One small note. The side salad came out with the meal. I prefer it a bit earlier, but service was very fast so everything arrived close together. If that matters to you, I would suggest asking, as the servers seem happy to accommodate. I tried several sauces. I am not a fan of sweet sauces, so I stuck with the original and spicy. Both were excellent, and I could not pick a favorite. Overall, a great meal and a place I would return to. Easily a five star experience.

The food was excellent! I loved the fried okra with the special sauce! My husband loved his rack…read moreof ribs & the two sides.The portion sizes were great & leftovers heat up well. The ambiance was very nice. Our server, Grace was delightful and made sure our needs were met.

Kitchen area

Budget pork plate otherwise known as kids barbecue

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Show Down Steakhouse & Saloon

3.9(54 reviews)

0.5 mi

So sad. Walked down from the hotel and it appears that the Show Down got shut down. This was a…read moredecent food place with great service and so convenient to the hotels in the area but is gone now.

I was not expecting much but I should know better. We ahve passed this on our way to some other…read morestate from time to time and alwys say we should stop here. So we did. Its nt the decor or the location that gt 5ive stars. Its the great steaks and attentive friendly service. Very local vibe, people seemed to know each other and the staff was very chatty. Maybe a little too much because we ahd to keep flagging our waitress down who seemed a bit scattered. But still she was very nice. Other staff members checked on us several times so we were never lacting in anything. The stake I ordered (medium rare) which I always order came out very rare. If it was a little more done I would not have said anything. But someone from the kitchen stopped by the table and asked if I was ahppy with the tempature. I was nice about it and said, well not really, this seems very rare to me, not medium rare. WIthout complain he quickly took the stake on a side dish leaving the rest of myt meal to enjoy. Teo minutes laters a perfectly medium rare stake came out with a bit of char on the outside, hot and pink while still juicy inside. And it was a very good, very thick streak. Honestly I had wished I'd ordered a large cut. ANd isn't a great steak your looking for when going to a steakhouse?

8 oz. filet

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One desert choice.

JJ’s Sports Bar & Grill

4.2(54 reviews)

Good food. Good service. Great vibe and nice bar. Solid choice when I'm in town for business. A lot…read moreof great Mexican options. Good spot!

Nope to this place. The bartender was abrupt. The food was tasteless and the manager was combative…read more I don't know how this joint ever got a good review unless it's the people who work there. There was no cheese on the quesadillas. The corn was straight out of a can. The taco shells were stale. The guy next to us saw our food and immediately canceled his order and left. I do not recommend this restaurant and will not return. Take my advice and skip it.

Large screen TV inside.

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The Frosty Mug Bar & Grill

4.2(164 reviews)

2.3 mi

Just your little home in the wall with great service and amazing food. BBQ was fantastic!!!read more

Fries were soggy and fish was overcooked to the point it was hard!!!…read moreHave not had a good experience the last three times we've been there! We're done!

Delicious, fun stop!

Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

3.4(81 reviews)

Visit Date: 01/30/26. Visit Time: 4-5:30 PM…read more As usual our food was great - early dinner Smokey Southern Grilled Chicken which we both had. Reason for review is to recognize our server Jessica D. We both noticed how hard she worked. Constantly on the move, never missing a beat. A truly nice and friendly person.

Five stars for a great breakfast after spending the night in our RV in the parking lot. Yes,…read moreCracker Barrel allows RVers to use their parking lot for overnight parking with the kind request that if you're eating, you enjoy that meal with them. Warmly welcomed right as they opened at 7am, we had coffee within two minutes and ordered breakfast. French Toast for Mrs. K. and basted eggs with bacon for me. It arrived with biscuits and butter and jam. A perfectly done breakfast. [Review 1452 of 2025 - 224 in Illinois - 25005 overall]