A "retro diner" with friendly service and very good food. After a two and half hour early morning…read moreflight, I was ready for a bite to eat. I looked at the local Yelp reviews and this sounded good. Our server was friendly and like clockwork when it came to keeping our coffee cups refilled with steaming hot and very good coffee (because it was freezing cold out there baby!). I really enjoyed my steak and eggs. The steak was tender and the eggs were cooked according to my instructions. The inside was decorated with pictures of Illinois' two favorite sports teams - which would be the Cardinals and the Cubs, along with historical references to old Route 66 that had so much influence on these small towns in Southern Illinois. We had a very good meal, great service, and all at a very reasonable cost. I recommend you check this place out.

We were able to seat ourselves with no wait on a Wednesday morning. Our waitress was nice and…read morehelpful. The pancakes were huge! Good eggs and hashbrowns. Simple down home country cookin. Everything was good.

The food here is absolutely delicious and the service was absolutely the best and the ambiance was…read morethat of the old school downtown! We will recommend this place and will return soon!!

Now called Gasthaus: excellent food and cocktails! Our server and bartender were wonderful. I…read morehighly recommend sitting at the bar; more modern feel and super cozy! Will definitely be back!

After visiting the bakery we needed breakfast or lunch. Looked on Yelp and this place looked like…read moreit might be good. It was. It doesn't look like much from the street view. A much larger parking lot and restaurant than I expected. Old style but very clean. Seat yourself and the server will appear quickly and greet you with a smile. She was very helpful and knowledgeable. We ordered a Horseshoe with sausage and the Corned Beef and Cabbage special. The Shoe was large with perfectly cooked over easy eggs. Generous slices of very tender lean corned beef with course cut potatoes and carrots. Both tasted as good as they looked. Definitely worth a return visit.

Went on a Monday afternoon; there were a few patrons. This restaurant has always been nice and…read moreclean! Our waitress tended to our requests. Pork chop grilled bone in was good but was tough and chewy. Green beans were directly out of the can with no seasoning. Hubby's BLT club was delicious! We are lucky to have this cute local diner! Hours from 6-4 pm 7 days a week!

Ate here for the first time a couple weeks back. It was pretty good - I didn't have the BBQ they…read moreare probably known for but I had the horseshoe. As expected, it was huge. Unfortunately they don't give you any options on the horseshoe like other places do. Still, it was very good. Lots of fries and cheese! Plenty of parking outside. Some newbies may be fooled that the Cafe is actually in an old house! Be sure to watch for the Wooden Tie Cafe sign so you don't pass it up in Pierron. There are apparently two entrances: one in the front porch part and in the back. I'll be back to try their BBQ

Had dinner here with my husband and we loved it! I had the pulled pork with two side and my…read morehusband had a burger. They also have a great little bar that made a mean old fashioned!! Mary, one of the owners stopped by our table to chat and answer our questions about the property. We interacted with a couple of different servers and they were all great. Stop by for some great food and drinks if you're in the area!! We're looking forward to a return visit!!

Met friend at Riefschneiders for dinner and chat. It's been a while since last time I've been…read morethere. Nice good crowded. I had beef brisket sandwich. It was yummy and delicious. Service was alright but great food. Thank you

This is now more of a BAR than a restraint.....Food is excellent ..had the Reuben and Philly cheese…read moresteak Sandwiches but modified to my tastes... the potato salad is really too much mayo for my liking but ok to taste.....the waitress service is a joke as she sits playing with her phone and Tv and socializing with other employee instead of cleaning. Or taking care of customers.... Don't like that they don't even give you napkins and utensils until after food arrives and you have to ask for them !! Potato salad is NOT a finger food! Waitress does not deliver food, just takes orders...Also, they don't put napkins under cold drinks so the condensation water is all over table...didn't ask if we wanted anything like dessert or more drinks, she just plopped down receipt before we were down eating sandwiches and ran off. Asked later for more Dr Pepper and she delivered it by slamming cup down on the table ...Came back later when I got out my wallet..... saw her run to the table after we left ..just. to grab the tip! .

I've been wanting to try Classic K for a while, finally had the opportunity recently. Wife and I…read morewere looking for a good burger and fries and they didn't disappoint (much). The interior was pleasant though obviously has been around for a long time. Tables were mostly clean, nothing a couple of napkins and a little water couldn't take care of. I ordered a signature burger (large patty, bacon, two slices of cheese, LTOP) fries, and a drink and my wife got a small cheeseburger with fries and a drink.Our order was delivered hot and fresh in around 10 minutes. We enjoyed the burgers though the buns were just a bit on the dry side but they held up well to all of the toppings. The fries were hot, golden brown, lightly salted, and tasty. Overall we were pleased, nothing to write home about or recommend but we didn't leave hungry. Honestly, we just thought they were overpriced for what we got. For the same price, we can get better tasting burgers and fries with a drink from Five Guys.

If you're looking for a classic hamburger and you're in the Metro East Cahokia Heights East St…read more Louis area and want something that's quick and fast is the place to go

Met friends here for breakfast. Very nice and efficient waitress graciously served us!…read moreI selected the Western Omelette with mushrooms. It is a large omelet filling your plate! It was delicious and I had extra to bring home! Friends ordered the bagel and egg white sandwich! It was so beautiful!!! My other friend ordered the Texas Three Step Skillet! Another beautiful entree!! We will be making this as one of our breakfast locations!

Delicious food and great service! We visited early afternoon on the day after Mother's Day' so the…read morerestaurant was nearly empty (they close at 2 PM). The restaurant is on the small side so I suspect it feels crowded when busy. We were in the mood for a late breakfast so this was fit the bill. I ordered the South of the Border skillet (hash browns, sausage, onion, green peppers, spinach, tomatoes, jalapeños, cheddar cheese, with 3 eggs on top) with pancakes (included, fluffy and delicious). Wife ordered the country fried steak with scrambled eggs, fruit, and pancakes. We both loved our meals, served in short time, hot and perfectly seasoned. The wait staff was friendly and attentive to our needs. With so many attractive options, we're sure to return soon. Meals are a bit pricey ($11-$15 for most meals) but you won't walk away hungry.

This is a nice little diner that I happened on by chance. It was super busy, which tells me it's a…read morelocal treasure, and the staff was really on top of everything despite it. The crepes were amazing and truly huge portions! My omelette wasn't quite what I hoped it would be, but I still thought it was fine and ate it. If you love diners, this is definitely worth a stop.

What a great restaurant! Friendly staff, comfortable atmosphere. Clean. Great prices. Awesome…read morequality food. A little off the main road but WELL worth the extra 5 minutes. I had the small biscuit and gravy breakfast special for $8.95. You can see from the pic that it's like getting two breakfasts!