Don't leave without checking out the dessert tray! I thought the desserts were just for display,…read morebut when I picked one, the waitress handed it to me ready to eat. The presentation is beautiful, and everything tasted amazing.

Lizzie was awesome server Food was solid place was clean…read morejust a good vibe Rest of the girls were great even Jackie

Outstanding bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato sandwich with a lot of yummy crisp bacon. The Popeye…read moreskillet wasn't as good as my husband was hoping, and the biscuits were too crumbly. Nice staff.

We stopped by Jubelt's on the way to Milwaukee and it did not disappoint! It is adorable and the…read morelunch and breakfast options are plentiful. Service was friendly and fast. I got the summer salad with chicken and fruit and vegetable beef soup. Both were fresh and tasted great! My fiancé got the biscuits and gravy, hashbrowns, bacon, and sausage and it was all delicious. We got some baked goods on the way out and they were also wonderful. I did get a special latte that I didn't care for, so I would try a different drink next time.

Pad See Ew, add chicken. Thank me later…read more Both times I have been to this restaurant the service has been incredible and the food amazing. Worth the drive from STL and always a stop while in Carlinville.

I was passing thru Carlinville and spotted Sun Thai , decided to give it a try. I have the Beef…read morePho , it was a large serving and very tasty. I just ordered mild with a bit of heat and was very pleased. Quick & friendly service. Would definitely recommend. The restaurant is in the historic original building and location of the Ariston Cafe opened in 1924. The building itself dates to 1854 and was the first 3 story building on the town square.

This is such a cute museum and I definitely recommend making a stop if you're traveling on Route…read more66...intentionally. We were doing the east half of Route 66 during our most recent vacation last week and this place is listed on many of the guides. It is SO CUTE and has a ton of Route 66 memorabilia and newspaper clippings. There is also another Route 66 spot right across the street if you need to grab a bite to eat.

If you can't get your kicks on Route 66, you can at least get them at the Route 66 Museum…read more The Route 66 Museum is directly across the street from, Ariston Cafe which is the oldest restaurant on the historical Route 66. Did you know this year is the centennial of that highway? Which is a good reason to do a road trip to Litchfield and visit both places. The majority of the museum is history about the Litchfield, but there's enough about Route 66 to help you learn about this history making road and the importance it had in its hey day. The museum is run by volunteers and is free. They do have a donation box towards the entrance, so be sure to drop a few bucks in, so it can survive. Even better, be sure to buy a t-shirt or postcard in the small gift shop. Outside the museum office is a display about, Martha Jackson who made this museum a reality. One thing that I found extra cool was the display rack that had pictures of the seniors at Litchfield High School from the year Route 66 opened, to this year's graduating class. What a hoot, seeing how class pictures have changed over the years. I'll be going back soon, to take more time looking at the displays. A volunteer was painting and the smell of paint gives me migraines, so I made a quick exit.

What a great little town!…read more I happen to stumble upon Carlinville when I saw a house for sale. The house had been built in 1882 and that very much peaked my interest. I poked around online and found some great information about the history of this town and it all sounded so interesting. We went for a morning visit that Saturday, starting in STL. It was just over an hour to get there. When we arrived we were greeted with a small market in the town square with vendors selling everything from bonsai trees to homemade blackberry jelly to carved wooden items. We decided to drive past to go see the house first and found it easily from memory of the google street views. The house looked awesome, as did so many. You could really feel a history there. Back we went to the square, parked and had a look around. We took some time to look at and take pictures of the Loomis Hotel. What a sight it must have been well over one hundred years ago. We then visited an antique shop right on the corner. Holy crap! It was truly amazing and we made some really good finds there. It was truly an antique shop (with booth vendors) and not the usual homemade soaps, records of singers you've never heard of before, and used pairs of shoes you normally find at these types of stores. We found a desk that had an inscription on the underneath of the fold up top stating the maker of the desk and a date of 1905. We found no reason not to believe it. It was $190 with 20% off. I found that an amazing price for this bit of history. We also found an oak rocking chair with needlepoint seat for $45. $45! I wish we had room at our house because some of this stuff definitely would have gone home with us. After that we went and saw the jail that has a rich history all it's own. I look forward to visiting the inside some day. It sounds just amazing. We then took a short drive to the Ariston cafe in Litchfield which was originally in Carlinville. Again, amazing experience with great staff, good food, and somewhat a feel for how old it was, built in 1935. I honestly recommend a trip to Carlinville. Just driving around is quite a treat if only to look at the houses that scream out old town life. You can easily imagine how this town was 150 years ago it hasn't changed much!

Such a fun and truly relaxing experience. It was my first time visiting and my friend showed my the…read moreropes. I liked the options and things you get to pick out to paint. I was there was a bit more variety but I do believe it changes. There is lots of colors to chose from which was the fun part! The prices are a bit steep but there are certain days where supplies are $1 or just cheaper than normal. I had a lot of fun and I can't wait to go back.

We loved attending Pottery Hallow. The building was warm and welcoming. The staff was quiet and…read morepatient. They have a huge selection and a variety of prices and sizes. The turn around time to get our pottery back was about two weeks.

The quality and customer service is beyond amazing at Waterman's Loft. The ribbon and greenery…read moreselections are some of the best I've ever seen. I have also taken several classes that Scott and some of his other designer friends have taught and have learned some new hobbies!

Super cool store with some different craft things. Lots of holiday ribbon. While it is off the…read morebeaten path, they have a lot of things that you could not find at Michael's or Hobby Lobby

Such a cute makers market gift shop featuring items from local artisans. They offer unique…read moreone-of-a-kind gifts that are readily available or special order from the vendors. Each booth is decorated and well stocked. The shop is centrally located in Uptown Collinsville among other must see shops and restaurants. They also have a creative studio area where they host craft events (painting, crocheting, kids crafts, and other DIYs) or you can rent the space out for a private party. Don't forget to take a selfie in front of the beautiful butterfly wings.

I'm not a crafty person, but I still shop Michaels on occasion. Today, I found some cute Valentine…read moreitems to complete the holiday look on my mantel. I even got a couple of pieces for St. Patrick's Day. They were just starting to put the St. Pat's items out, so I may have to make a return visit. Not being a craft person, I never know where to look for an item. I totally get lost, but it's easy to find an associate who can guide you. Today, I was looking for a large plate stand and the associate who I asked help from, gave better directions than Siri or Alexa. What kept them from getting 4 stars, is that this store did not have the selection or variety that the St. Louis stores have. Hopefully, the amount of merchandise is due to the holiday just ending. When: January 9, 2021 Why: Decorating Mantel for the next holidays

It's a standard Michaels…read more It's pretty well stocked, there's always sale prices. The place was clean. The store was a little disorganized. The cashiers were pretty slow. But if you need a craft store, this place works just fine.

Went to get a name tape added to the sleeve of our daughters team shirt. A member of the staff was…read moreincredibly rude during the entire process. Will never go back to this establishment for anything.

If you want to be spoken to like a child, this is the place for you. Incredibly poor customer…read moreservice, the owner should be ashamed.