Just ate here for the first time and was totally blown away. The Banh Mi sandwich was fantastic and…read morethe soup of the day was perfect (can't remember what it was called, but it had beans, corn, rice, etc.). My new favorite spot in Edwardsville!

Conveniently located at downtown Edwardsville, Ed's Delicatessen serves sandwiches, salads and…read moresoups. Ambiance is nice and service is good. Pricing is average. I ordered the fish sandwich ($21), that comes with chips. Ordering salad or fries to substitute will have a surcharge. My friend's beet reuben wasn't go. So stay away.

Tucked into a corner, this is a great eatery. Lovely choice of cocktails and other spirits. I had a…read morecaramel apple mule. Saw our couple of lavender lemon drop martinis and a bramble punch on our table. The truffle fries are a must try/devour as are the sprouts. I had a caesar salad for my main. The menu isn't terribly gluten friendly but sprouts, caesar, and a cocktail are a pretty elite combo. The inside is nice with lots of wood, glass, and textures. Our server was friendly and attentive.

Tried Brick and Bramble for the second time and yeah... they don't miss…read more Grabbed a quick to-go chicken & fries (you already know ‍). My waitress made sure I was straight with extra napkins without hesitation. Smooth vibes, good music, people just chilling, eating, and enjoying themselves. Simple, solid, consistent. I'll definitely be back.

Wow, this place completely exceeded our expectations! The food and drinks were incredible, but the…read moreservice truly made the experience stand out. I also loved the atmosphere, upscale food without feeling stuffy or pretentious. It felt like the kind of place you could walk into dressed casually and still enjoy an amazing dining experience. From the moment we sat down, our waitress was fantastic. Since it was our first time visiting, we were welcomed with complimentary deviled eggs, which were absolutely delicious. And the cocktails? Perfectly crafted and easily some of the best we've had in a while. We're already looking forward to coming back. Thank you for helping make our anniversary feel so special!

Food is 10/10. Big plus for having vegetarian options or being able to modify dishes to be…read morevegetarian. It's one of a very few places in the area that isn't a chain, isn't just burgers and pizza, and also isn't pretentious or overpriced. The service is always friendly and knowledgeable. We've been there at least ten times and only once was the service slow. It was an anomaly because they're usually really on top of things. Ambiance is a friendly, but upscaled downtown cafe/bar place that is perfect for taking out-of-towners or a fun brunch with the ladies. (They have a separate brunch menu on Saturdays!) I don't drink, so I can't comment on their drink selections. I'm taking away a star because the parking situation is annoying, especially during construction. There is street parking or a huge parking lot in the back. However, the back parking lot is a terrible hodgepodge of concrete and asphalt and a gazillion potholes and no super clear direction on how to get to the restaurant. Some signage would go a long way in helping customers to not only find parking, but once parked, to them navigate back to the little crevice where the back door is located. The back porch is located behind a larger portion of the structure and you can't see it from the parking lot. Additionally, if you have anyone in your party with mobility issues, it's next-to-impossible to park near enough to the door to make a difference. The handicapped parking spots are 40 yards away from the back door. All that said, we will def go back because there's nothing else like it in the area.

We walked in and all but two tables were covered in dirty dishes…read more The pita was flat as a tortilla, cold, chewy, and tasteless. The gyro was wrapped and grilled like a Taco Bell Gordita with thin limp lettuce. The meat tasted okay. The fries were cold and seemed barely cooked. No drink refills. And when we left- those tables were still dirty.

AJs is a regular staple for us!! It is just SO GOOD!! We always get the combo platter, kibbeh, and…read moreBatara Harra and it is perfect every time. It's always so fresh and hot. The kibbeh is some of the best we've had. The potatoes with the garlic sauce + ketchup combo is a must!! They also have some fun desserts and coffee. Parking is a breeze, the staff is always so friendly, and you can always hear them laughing in the kitchen. It's so nice and cute inside. Such a gem in Edwardsville!!

Food and service never disappoints. Sandwiches or trash pizza, you cannot go wrong. Nice selection…read moreof beers as well.

I had to check this bar out since I was in the area and this seems to be one of the more popular…read moreplaces in a small town. It was Sunday and I could tell you that this place was packed! The beer here is pretty cheap, if you're paying by card there is a $10 minimum. I didn't have any of the food but the menu I saw online looked really appetizing. Staff here was pretty young but the crowd here was more middle-aged than anything. It's in a pretty busy intersection too. They have Gaming Machines too. They have an outdoor area but it was too cold to be over there. In the far back room they have basically a Four Seasons room but they have a heater so it doesn't get too cold over there and boy does it feel like it could get to 90° over there like you're in a senior center or Florida! Overall I was pretty satisfied with a visit here though it was pretty short .

One of my favorite things in the world to do is hop inside of a packed local favorite and come out…read moreso satisfied, you're glad you tried the food adventure. The wings at this place are spot on! They had a lot of other good specials that day that I would love to go back and try. Taco Tuesday seems like a must.

Cool, vibrant bar and grill on Main St in historic part of Glen Carbon, IL. Maybe two blocks from…read morethe old covered bridge and MCT bike trail. Wings, salads, sandwiches and wraps. Outdoor patios from and back, dog friendly. Shared a Mid Southwestern salad and BBQ Pork sandwich. Food very good, service friendly and attentive. Solid experience and will be back.

My coworker and I decided to go to Mcalister for lunch. It was very clean and well decorated. The…read moreplace is perfect for families. Service is fast and courteous employees. Customer service was good. The food selections was great. My food was delicious. I had the rueben. I also had the cheesy spud with turkey added. That was amazing.

I love Mcalisters! The food is always hot and feels super homemade not like fast food. I love…read moreduring the fall because they have the witches tea which is so good and the lasagna soup! I do find there to always be a wait but nothing too crazy. The parking lot and drive thru is huge so you don't feel like you can't get a spot.

Sauce on the Side has delicious calzones! They are extremely filling - would recommend splitting…read moreone with someone.

I cannot believe it has taken me this long to finally get here. When I lived in STL, I had a SOTS…read moreclose to my home and I dined there on the regular. Even though I am thrilled to have one on the IL side of the river, it's a half hour drive to enjoy. The other day I was running errands and shopping in Edwardsville. I made it a point to do it around the lunch hour, so I could enjoy an calzone. I ordered at the counter as you do and lucky for me, the cashier was patient with me. As I ordered, I kept reading the menu and changed my mind two times and finally stayed with my third choice. Having a love of jalapeños, Pancho Villa was my final choice. Pancho Villa not only gave my fresh jalapeños, it was also filled with red peppers, smoked cheddar, Mozzarella and the meat was Chorizo prepared in Smoked Chili Oil. Yum-Yum and no heartburn. For dipping or spreading on top, I was given a cup of Queso. One nice thing about SOTS, is they offer adult beverages. They have an excellent selection of local craft beers and wines to pair with your calzone. I paired mine with, Pale Ale from Schlafly. The dining room is clean and crisp. It's done in an industrial style. They have regular tables and a few hightop tables, so you can choose which one is best for you. On the tables you'll find linen napkins with reusable flatware. If you can eat an entire calzone, I am impressed. For those of us who cannot, next to the soda machine is a stack of eco-friendly to-go boxes to put your leftovers in, to take home.

What an incredible lunch special, for the low price of $18. You get to choose one item each from…read moretwo sections. The variety of choices allows you to create the perfect lunch. When I saw they had hot honey and pepperoni paired together on a 8" pizza, I instantly knew that was one of my choices. The fresh mozzarella and ricotta cheeses paired with the hot honey and pepperoni exploded with flavor. My only disappointment was the inner crust. The outer rim crust was very crispy, but the inner was soft and limp due to the excessive grease from the flavorful pepperoni. I guess that is something I just need to deal with for a tasty lunch pizza. My other choice was, the Apple Gorgonzola Salad. Wow. Double Wow! This has to be the best salad I have ever had. It was a delightful mix of, spinach, granny smith apple, gorgonzola, sun-dried cranberries, candied pecans, all topped with a delicious maple cider vinaigrette. I will be back for the large version and a glass of Pino Grigio as a dinner. As my usual, I sat at the bar. My adult beverage of choice, was a Peel Summer Lager. I may be going back to fill my growler, for the upcoming holiday weekend. The restaurant has a contemporary feel, but the acoustics make it a loud environment. I didn't mind the laughter and loud conversations, it was the yelling and crying toddlers that made me cringe. Service was friendly and attentive. I enjoyed watching the bartenders use their mixologist skills preparing all the cocktails. It pleased me to see they offer "hooks under the bar". That's a small detail that makes me smile.

I recently checked out Peel's Happy Hour and had a lovely time. I sat on the patio and had a very…read morefriendly and attentive server. My friend & I each had a couple glasses of wine from the HH menu as well as the toasted ravioli and their specialty pizza of the month that had prosciutto, peaches, goat cheese, onion balsamic jam, basil and a balsamic honey glaze. The toasted ravioli was great and I'd get it again. The pizza was a really good combination of flavors but in my opinion they were too heavy handednoj the onion balsamic jam and honey glaze that tipped the pizza way too sweet and kind of buried the saltiness of the meat and cheese. I will definitely be back to check out this HH again!

Little sandwich shop in downtown Troy. Popped in during the week for a couple of sandwiches at…read morelunch. Staff were knowledgeable and friendly. Sandwiches were fresh and delicious- enjoyed them very much!. Curiously they were out of simple things like cheddar cheese, tomatoes and a couple other items which made it challenging to prepare most of the sandwiches on the menu. I ended up getting one sandwich (which I would not have normally chosen) and two half sandwiches to navigate around the out of stock issues. Going to chalk it up to working out kinks in a new business and will try again at later date.

This is a new, cute little sandwich shop, and you can even try your luck on the Slot Machines!…read moreThe dining area is on the smaller side. Staff was super friendly and fast! My husband ordered the Smokestack and said it was delicious. The Peppercorn mayo gave it a little kick. I had the Royal Flush which was a roast beef with cheddar and Garlic Mayo. That mayo was amazing! Half or full sandwiches avaliable as well as salads. With soup coming this fall! Very well priced. They have a small parking lot on the side, as well as plenty of street parking! Oh they have ice cream too, however we didn't try any.