Old Capitol Farmers Market

6.1 mi

Farmstand in Springfield with high quality locally grown produce. Selection in early September was…read moretomatoes, peppers, eggplant, zucchini, squash, apples. Everything looked very good and the woman working there is quite friendly. I went here hoping to pick apples, but they don't offer pick your own. They do have many available for purchase in half peck bags though and they really are good for being home-grown. I saw on another website you could pick apples here so that was a bummer, but I guess they do have pick your own strawberries in the spring. Worth stopping if you are in the area.

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Farmer’s Market Garden Center

3.6

(8 reviews)

37.1 mi

Customer for over 30 years. There are other garden centers here in Decatur of course. I return here…read moreevery year as I have grown to know the employees who work there every season. I read one of the older reviews about the person who felt racially alienated by one of the owners. There are only two people who own the business that I know of. One is male and one is female. If the lady followed you around did you think she may have been wondering what it was that you were looking for to help you? I doubt anything else was going on. These are down to earth good hearted salt of the earth people. They have a beautiful assortment of the best plants around here. They do a great business there, why? They couldn't be in business THIS LONG if they treated people poorly, ANY PEOPLE. I've seen ALL kinds of people in there over the years. I LOVE going to the garden center every year. I often go multiple times during the growing season ( April thru September) and probably spend more than I should, but gardening is my passion as one of the other reviews mentioned. The plants are very healthy with an abundant variety. They take great care of them while they are at the nursery. I feel like a kid in a candy store when I get there. I sometimes can spend an entire afternoon there planning what I want to put in my flower pots for the current season and what new attraction I can add to "MY" sanctuary in my little patch of land at home. Know that they also have a whole section dedicated to pots, statues and ornamental figures that you WILL NOT find anywhere in town. I am adding my second LARGE statue this year. You can call it my birthday gift to myself. I simply can't wait to get it home. Be warned! These are truly concrete and need special handling and transport to bring them home but gosh, they are worth it! Happy Gardening! PS: Yes! I too remember when they sold fruits and vegetables and as a much smaller variety of plants. I would go there just to get the fresh produce! What a great trip down memory lane!

I love this place! We live on a 5 acre farm and gardening is my passion. I buy plants from many…read morenurseries. From Arthur, Mattoon, Shelbyville, Sullivan, and Decatur. Farmer's Market is always a favorite. They have such a great variety. Their plants are always beautiful and healthy. They're also good to work with. If there's something you're looking for they will try to get it. I highly recommend them.

PrairiErth Farm

(2 reviews)

37.2 mi

This is were I get all my fresh veg. They have thhe most beautiful farm stand at the downntown…read moreBloomington's farmers market. Everyone is so knowledgeable and friendly.

I began my relationship with PrairiErth Farm at the Downtown Bloomington Farmer's Market. From the…read morestart, I could tell that they really care about the food they produce and their customers' well being. Hans, Katie, and Dave are experienced and well read farmers. They are what the modern farmer should be...a good steward of the land and not a factory operation. What brought me to PrairiErth Farm was my desire to buy and eat lean, organic, grass-fed beef...which they have and it is awesome. You can taste the difference in quality compared to the "big-box" stores. I know what is, and more importantly, what is not in the beef that I buy from PrairiErth Farm. I like to tell people that you can take a drive out to Atlanta and practically meet the cow you're going to eat. If you want to save some money in the long run, buying in bulk is the way to go. We chose to buy a quarter cow to fill our deep freeze and that was a good volume of meat for a family of 2 adults and one toddler. If you've never done anything like that before (like us), Dave makes the process easy. I was part of their first Crop Share Association and was very pleased with the selection and quality of the veggies that I received every week. I'm happy to be back for year two. The bottom line: Awesome people, high quality meat and veggies. I highly recommend them.

Kathy's Kitchen

31.8 mi

We had a beautiful 2-lane highway, casual drive from home to Kathy's Kitchen. We saw a PBS show…read morethat talked to her ... about her blue ribbons at the ISF and old-fashioned canning of so many wonderful foods. Even though you can buy Kathy's products in Peoria, we made a day trip of it. We bought about 18 jars of various jellies, jams, salsas and her famous pickled beets. My favorites were the habanero salsa and jalapeño jellies. We had a good visit. She's a charming woman ... a one of a kind.

From the owner: Pickles, Salsas, Relishes, Jams, Jellies, Fruit Butters, BBQ Sauces, using time honored family…read morerecipes, Many awarded best of shows at State Fair competitions. No artificial preservatives or additives. Made as close to how Grandma made them and always made with lots of tender loving care.

The Farmers' Market

59.2 mi

Lots of cool stuff there, Authorized dealer for totally wicked e-cigs and supplies, knives, swords…read moremedieval clothing, vintage books, all kinds of stuff.

Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant

I've gone there several times - they are not the same anymore ... better go elsewhere for better…read morefood and better service

Everything was perfect! This place is so much nicer than you would expect from a restaurant…read moreattached to a mall!! The service is almost TOO GOOD, they are so attentive and helpful. I'm truly impressed by how knowledgeable they are about the menu options. The server told me that every time the menu changes, they have an All Staff Meeting where they all eat the new items while the chef educates them about the ingredients and cooking process. Every restaurant should do this!! I was there with my Mom and we both had amazing meals that were so good we were happy to have leftovers for later! I'm not in the area very often but I look forward to visiting whenever I am!!

Baked Parmesan Shrimp Scampi

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Chicken Madeira

Engrained Brewing

What a wonderful experience. This craft brew pub…read moreincorporates their beers most of the dishes they prepare. My wife's burger had onions steeped in their dark beer while the gravy for the meatloaf received a similar treatment. Nate provided expert service and was knowledgeable about the menu. The pub atmosphere was welcoming. Very clean and orderly. We'd come back.

Phenomenal eating experience, great vibe & excellent service. The food was so delicious and it…read morebrought a smile to my face. The standout item was the Cheese Curds, just try them for yourself. Engrained has been one of the best restaurants I've been to in Springfield so far.

Filet*

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Luminary Kitchen & Provisions

I quite enjoyed my visit here, from the creative and tasty menu to the excellent service…read more Though in a mini strip mall, it's cute inside with regular and high tabletops. The playlist is a whole vibe. We had a few appetizers, my favorite was the risotto arancini!, followed by the charred carrots. Both were tasty! The Tandoori pig wings were decent, not my favorite. The entrees were so yummy. I would totally order the bucatini again, that was honestly the best to me, though I had the braised short ribs. They were good, but I wished I'd stuck with my first mind with the bucatini... I was worried about the pepperoni, which I tend to not care for. It was not a problem. The salmon entree is also tasty, so really you can't lose here. I felt confident that whatever was coming out would be a treat. And those beignets ... oh.my!! So tasty!! Excited to go back!

Luminary is a gem of a restaurant that has zero apologies for taking culinary risks and succeeds…read morejust about every time. From a happy hour cheeseburger to a hearty chippino and everything in between, every dish is well thought through and portions are never an issue. Come hungry, leave happy.

The Brunch Buffet Overview

Sunday brunch- eggs Benedict- tasty.

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Beignet with blackberry jam! Oh my this is delicious.

Anvil & Forge Brewing and Distilling

4.3

(66 reviews)

0.2 mi

Food is fantastic, service is good and ambience is very rustic and fun…read more Looking forward to going back for drinks and wings. I had a salad and the ranch dressing is fantastic.

Shit experience. Staff has no class…read more I was outside on the patio on a hot day with some friends and my dog. I ordered food and told the guy I'd be outside, which he responded he'd be out to bring it to me. Time passes. Neighboring tables are getting big orders delivered (people who got there after me). Eventually my friends leave and my elderly dog is burning up on the patio (The neighboring bar were the only ones who offered him a dog bowl). By the time half of our table leaves we go in to check on the food. They say it's coming... we check on the food again. They say it will be right up. It was not. I ask for a refund, the guy says "it's done, do you still want it?". I sigh and say yes. Five more minutes pass... I settle on my refund from a woman with a shitty attitude. No apology, no nothing. Not worth the visit.

Chicken Caesar salad.

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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Mission BBQ

Amazing food and service! Ambiance is friendly and welcoming! Great place! We ate bbq tender and…read morechicken with salad!

We visited this restaurant today for the first time between 1 o'clock and 115. The lady at the…read moreregister is very helpful to explain the menu and how it worked. However, when we ordered, I ordered pulled pork. She went to enter in the cashier and said oh, we don't have that today we've had a run on it. It was one of their recommended items. Very disappointing.

Traditional ordering line

Accommodating atmosphere

Meat Sampler.

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Carters Fish Market

Great little spot on the east side of Springfield. This place is the only reason I go to the east…read moreside of Springfield. Great fish, good portions.

extremely rude service with everyone sadly. I will not go here again. I was expecting good food…read moreand not to get yelled at because my wheelchair was in the way.

You wait til your number is called

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This is a whole piece of fish, not a piece of a piece. Junk

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Sabha G.

13 years ago

Terrific produce, baked goods, and cheese!

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