Food = The best place for an unbelievable roast beef sandwich. They have other delicious options…read morealso. Service = Quick in and out. Extremely reasonable. I don't know how any fast food place like Arby's, McDonalds etc. can stay in business. They are so much better, healthier and cheaper without having the wait times. I could eat there 6 days a week and still be happy.

I've been wanting to try this place after seeing a video review on social media. Being new to the…read morearea I haven't tried much but I'm getting there. From what I understand this is a family run business & those are my favorite places to eat. Walking in this place is small with a table & 2 chairs. There's more seating outside. We were promptly greeted by everyone. Since it was my first time, it was nice to not be rushed to order. Questions are answered. I had the Italian sandwich & this was the best one I've ever had (those are my go to sandwich). The mix of the meats with the peppers & onions was nice. The bread was perfect. Next time I will get the Italian beef. I tried a bite of the hubby's & boy was it fantastic!

Complained when I placed my order at the kiosk. Family of 5 bringing you business, sorry for…read moreruining your slow night 2 hours before you close.

Always piping hot, friendly service, clean dining area. I love the Bacon Philly Sandwich.read more

I took a group of guys there for supper on a Monday night the food was excellent fresh good…read moreportions the service was also excellent the bartender Kim helped us out with anything we needed the owner Rich was cooking at the time but came out and talked to everyone in the bar we had a really good time and will be going back again to try their Pizza the next time they have lots of room in case you need to bring a large party of people they have two pool tables and two Dart machines and it's a really clean establishment I would recommend this bar and restaurant to anyone in the vicinity or passing through town!

Stopped in at The Rusty Nail looking for something local and off the beaten path. Onion Rings were…read morefantastic, sandwiches were good, chicken and waffles were a nice surprise. Sorry we didn't get to try the pizza with made in house crust! Next time! Pool tables and darts as well as a full bar.

Curly Shawarma will sneak up on you and deliver a solid meal. It's unassuming and clean. The menu…read moredoesn't scream nuance or modern flair (Ie there no forced Taki's or Hot Cheetohs pulls), it's just good. The kabab plates have caught me both visits. Beef shish and kafta kabob, with rice, salad, and hummus with pita. Outstanding flavors and fresh food will dominate your order. If you are craving mainly hummus, be warned theirs is a bit more dry and pasty, but clean and good. The meats, rice, and pita hold the line. The staff is chill and will help you. Very easy parking also makes this a smooth visit.

Love this delicious food and the warm greeting you get when you walk in!…read moreMy favorite is the mixed grill plate and it's enough to serve two people !

Thank you potbelly for saving the day with your always reliable excellent service and great food…read more You saved the day and made my attitude suck less from the atrocious service at the overpriced B-Dubs. It's refreshing to get great service and great food at a great price. I appreciate you saving my family from certain starvation. If anyone out there is considering the east Peoria Buffalo Wild Wings do yourself a favor and drive on by to potbelly!!

I ordered the skinny turkey and Swiss fully loaded with their hot peppers a must try, deli mustard,…read morelettuce, onion and pickles. Very tasty and well seasoned. I also grabbed their pomegranate lemonade and some Zapps jalapeno chips. Will come back if I'm in the area again soon. The service was quick and speedy and the ambiance was rather quiet to be a strip mall.

Service: Wasn't crazy good it was sold nice people…read more Food: Was above expectations, I really liked the lemonade. Overall I would go again!

I love Penn Station, but there aren't any near me. When I travel for work and see one near by I…read moreHAVE to stop and get a Philly Cheesesteak with extra provolone cheese and Mayo. I come to Peoria, IL for work every couple of months and make sure I stop at this location. The staff is great and my sandwich is always perfect!

The manager at this store needs to hire more people. Shame on you to have two people working on a…read morebusy Saturday night. And if you're going to be too cheap to hire more people then you turn off delivery & sell cold subs only. Several people walked out due to the slow service. I don't blame them, just you. One thing you can do is cut your subs correctly.

Review Visit: September 15th, 2013…read more Jersey accent not needed to order here. Out of nowhere, Jersey Mike's appeared in East Peoria. I only knew this because I got a flyer in the mail offering a free sandwich for the grand opening of Jersey Mike's. Matt got the same flyer in the mail, so I asked him if he wanted to check the place out. He agreed and we found an afternoon we were both free to redeem our free sandwiches. We got lucky as there wasn't a long wait for us to order our food. The coupon we had was for a free sandwich but we also grabbed some chips and soda to round out the meal. From what I remember, ordering a sub here is like any other sub shop. You pick out what sandwich you want from the menu and then you can customize it to your liking. Matt and I placed our ordered, waited for our food and took a seat outside. I grew up eating Subway in my late teens and early 20s so I am all too familiar with eating and ordering sub sandwiches. It wasn't until I started to travel that I realized that sub sandwiches have more to them than the mass-produced stuff they have at Subway. I've tried Head West, Firehouse Subs, Snarfs, and a few others. Once I tried these places, I haven't had Subway since. It's just my personal opinion but I feel these smaller chains do it better. Does Jersey Mike's do it better than Subway? Yes. Yes it does and then some. Jersey Mike's is easily in my Top 5 for places to get subs. Despite not remembering the specific sandwich I ordered, I do remember being amazed at the softness of the bread and the quality of everything smashed in that small crevice where the bread was split open. Each bite was full of flavor and everything tasted as if it were cooked fresh. It was with luck that I got another flyer in the mail. It was an offer that any money donated to the local firefighters earned you a free sandwich. I took the offer down there, threw some money in their firefighter tip jar and quickly scooped up my free sandwich. I remember being amazed at how good it was and that my first trip wasn't a fluke. If you like subs, you owe it to yourself to try Jersey Mike's (or one of the ones listed above). If you don't have one near you, I would encourage you to see what smaller sub shops are in your area and to try them out. Sometimes its a nice surprise when you try the stuff that isn't known nationwide.

Tucked away in the Twin Tower Plaza at Fulton and Madison, this cafe can be a little tricky to find…read morethe first time. There are two entrances, one on Madison and one on Fulton. The Madison side is easier to spot since it has a larger sign, but when I visited those doors were under renovation. I walked around to the Fulton side, which does not have a big sign but is still open. Look for the glass double doors near the corner, then step inside. It feels like a small indoor walkway or hidden plaza. Once inside, stay along the left corridor and you will see a green fence on your right that marks the entrance to Cultured Grounds. The moment you step in, the space feels welcoming and calm. There are cozy couches, a colorful rug, and sunlight streaming down from the tower above that naturally brightens the room. It feels peaceful, inviting, and different from most downtown spots. They offer sandwiches and salads ready to go, along with a simple menu that includes my favorite avocado toast. It came with arugula, tomato, and a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning that added great flavor. You can ask how you would like your toast or customize it a bit, which I thought was such a nice touch. I ordered an almond milk matcha and it was smooth and balanced. You can choose sweetened or unsweetened, and they also offer soy and dairy milk options. The seating setup is great with couches, high top tables, and regular tables near the counter. There is also a shared food court area near the other entrance if you want extra space. It was lively but not loud on a Tuesday morning, the kind of place where you can sit back and enjoy your drink without feeling rushed. The charm alone will bring me back, and next time I am buying one of those salads to go.