I love Homewood Grill!…read more If you are from Effingham or traveling through the area, then you must stop by! They have an interior walk up and drive through. The food menu is all fried food (reason for 4 stars). However, the star is the ice cream novelties. They have items called shake-n-mores which is like their version of a blizzard or concrete. They have DOLE whips in different flavors which you cannot find fresh outside of Florida! They have sweets for all as some items are vegan, gluten free and sugar free. Grab one of their ice cream pies for your next event. They are a family owned - woman ran business and everyone was so nice and polite. If you have a little assistance you can make this place pretty accessible. The only concern was that there was not a diaper changing station. They only have outdoor seating so you may have to take your treats and eats to go. But it is great they are open all year round. Check out all the fun art from the trash cans all the way into the restroom. I cannot wait until my next trip back to Homewood Grill!

Non dairy & vegan options available here . Really cute spot . Service was wonderful. They offer ice…read morecream pies here as well.

It's a shame that the customer service does not pair with the talent that goes into making these…read morebeautiful tasty treats. I have ordered from this bakery on several occasions for work or personal events. Recently I referred a couple of people to Cookie Creations and they trusted the baker to fulfill their order for a large gathering. The order was placed a month in advance. Upon corresponding for pickup on the day before the event- they were hung up on and notified thru Facebook that the oven wasn't working and there are no cookies or cupcakes for the event the very next day. Meanwhile all kinds of cookie designs were being advertised throughout the weekend for pickup. Thank goodness for Kirby Foods IGA bakery coming to the rescue and saving the day.

Inside a supermarket that seems untouched by time--Kirby Foods in Effingham--you'll find a…read moretrain-themed eatery called "The Iron Horse." Staffed almost entirely by high schoolers, they still managed to craft a Breaded Pork Tenderloin (BPT), which is so impressive, you'd think it could only be made by someone with a divorce or two under their belt. The balance of juice to crunch was nearly perfect. While some might find it slightly under-pounded and gently fried, the quality of the loin itself was so exceptional that any shortcomings were easy to overlook. The breading's seasoning was a bit subtle for my taste, but the fundamentals were so solid that nitpicking felt irrelevant. The tray was teal. The mustard was yellow. The meat was quality. The vegetables were crispy. The Onion rings are ideal. ...all for under $10.

This establishment is actually inside the IGA. It is cafeteria style, with a salad and soup…read morebuffet. It also seems for at least the lunch time, they set up some main meal such as chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, rolls and a few dessert options. I didn't go with the salad/soup bar, but it looked really good and I'll probably take that option next time. But wait, there's more ! As mentioned, this a cafeteria style cafe, serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. The menu has a good variety of foods. The breakfast menu seems to cover the basics, and for lunch/dinner, the items range from chicken, ham, pork, roast beef, fish and of course all the basic sides, such as corn, mashed potatoes, and oh my gosh, some really nice looking desserts. The chocolate pie was really good ! But wait, there is another cool thing to add. If you are hankering for a nice, fresh submarine sandwich, well just go on over to the deli where they have fresh breads and serve up Boar's Head deli meats and cheeses, custom made by super friendly sandwich assemblers and then you can eat it in the dining area... it does not get any better than this folks ! And wait till you see the prices, as they are very wallet friendly, especially considering the quality and quantity of the food you get here ! I'm so happy this place is so close to my work and you can bet I'll be a regular here !!

I always enjoy a visit to Culver's, be it for their excellent butter burgers or their ice cream…read more Hard to drive past one!

Never,Ever order the Mushroom Swiss Burger. A burger patty covered with canned mushrooms and topped…read morewith a slice of "Swiss" cheese. We expected Way more from Culver's than this pathetic excuse. And we thought their cheese curds were pretty good and then we tried Freddy's and boy are they better. We usually go for the Tenderloin or the Cod and they're usually good. But the so-called "Mushroom Swiss" is a turd.

Amazing spot! Love the interior. We stopped in for dinner last week and so happy we did. The inside…read moreis gorgeous and the service was outstanding. Aja was out waitress and explained that Firefly is farm to table. We tried their spicy pineapple vodka drink and it was stellar, had two. For entrees, we both had the wrapped filet. Cooked to perfection. We also split the brussel sprouts and they were amazing. Lastly we had the brownie with ice cream and it was decadent and delicious. Everything was a 10/10. Highly recommend!

We returned to Firefly last night for dinner and I'm left with overall good feelings but a few…read morehiccups. The bread service, cocktails, and entrees were great. Service and dessert both left a bit to be desired. Our waiter, while friendly, took a very long time to return anytime we asked for something including about 10 minutes between bringing us our check and coming back to get our payment. The fried chicken entree was great as was the bread and beer cheese, and we would order these items again. The banana cake dessert was a big disappointment. The cake itself was dense and dry and it was honestly surprising they'd serve this, given the quality of other items.

We're on the way to Ohio and dozing off along 70 and Apple Maps referred us to Joe Sippers. What an…read moreamazing name! We walked in and loved to see the plants and the genuine decoration in the place. The woman who took our order was nice and patient. We asked for light ice and were given that. I ordered a dirty chai and YES! Has a great chai flavor and overall lovely balance between sweet and spice. Danny got an Americano which he says is really good and smooth. We even got to draw flowers while waiting for our coffee. It was quick and a great stop for us on our journey. Only comment is we got a sleeve on our cup that was unneeded because we both got iced coffees. We like to reduce waste!! Thanks so much!!!

Back again, road stop, one year later!…read more Perhaps even better than it was then. Soup (red pepper bisque) & salad (w/Thai-inspired dressing) both really fine. Veggie wrap had remarkably fresh ingredients for mid-west, mid-winter). Portions were nearly gigantic! Friendly, prompt service. Super cute, spacious dining area. Good on 'em! Keep it up!

Traveling again through Effingham, IL. We will stop again at the Winery for an overnight stay in…read moreour Coach. This late in the season, the fields have been plowed. Great wine selection and food menu is simple and tasty. It's a beautiful building with a very comfy decor inside. The outside patio is great since weather is cool but nice. Highly recommended.

We spent a pleasant Sunday evening here. We might have sipped inside, but the patio and gazebo…read moreoutside were more appealing. A contradiction left me confused about the sourcing and production of the wine. The website states, "All of the wines are tastefully crafted and bottled in the wine cellar." But the bottle label of my favorite, Quilt's "Threadcount Cabernet," tells me it's vinted and bottled in Rutherford, CA. Perhaps Tuscan Hills, the Best Effing Winery, is a small operation offering their wines along with wines from partners. Perhaps it's more an event center offering a limited selection of private labels. Perhaps an owner/manager will explain it to me differently. In any case, most of the wines we sampled were much better than we expected, and the food was fine, too. The staff members were friendly, carrying our case to the car. Thanks, TH, we enjoyed our visit.

I had to wait 10 minutos in drive thru to receive one of my blizzards like this. After I complained…read moreand asked for a new one, they told me to park in front and they would get me a new one. Waited 15 minutes just for me to find out they forgot I was waiting. I asked for a refund and they ended up giving me my refund and two free blizzards. The PIC was friendly, but the other employees were unprofessional. In the end, the ice cream was valid.

Well you see I'm very disappointed in DQ Grill and Chill today. I usually love their blizzards and…read moretheir bbq wings. But today o went and ordered a caramel toffee cookie blizzard. It was delicious but a little too crunchy. I wondered why it was so crunchy, until I lifted my spoon out of my ice cream and noticed a black chunk. Upon further inspection, I realized it was a spider. This was a decently big spider. I immediately began to feel sick. What if I had consumed spider eggs? Luckily, my friend Bailey was brave enough to inform the cashier of the issue, and I received a new blizzard for free. I will not eat this blizzard but will be giving it to my brother Wade. Dairy Queen, today you disappointed me but I will be back again after I have healed from this trauma.

Rating: 11/5 (Math is hard, but this pizza is easy to love)!…read more Listen, don't let the location fool you--this isn't just "campground food," this is a religious experience on a crust. I was having a mid-life crisis trying to choose a pizza, but the owner stepped in like a culinary guardian angel and steered me toward the Pickle Paradise. It was prepared perfectly and had that "just the right amount of weird" I was looking for. Who knew pickles belonged on pizza? My husband went for the Sausagefest (insert joke here), and it was a total hit. They absolutely nail that authentic Chicago tavern-style thin crust--thin, crispy, and cut into those beautiful little party squares so you can pretend you're eating less than you actually are. The seating area is super cozy and the service was top-notch. If you haven't been here yet, what are you even doing with your life? A must-visit!

We are staying at the campground, and when we checked in, not only did they give us cookies, which…read moreis a first, but they offered us the menu to fatso's famous pizza! They make the pizzas right there at the campground office. It smelled absolutely amazing in there. I wanted to give them a try as they've only got one yelp review and it looked like a pretty tough one. It seems like it's a prettier popular place around here so something had to be a mess. We ordered the 9 inch hot mother clutter because I love a good buffalo chicken pizza. She had it ready in 10 minutes and I had asked her to make the crust extra crispy and she did just that as you can see from my photo. Pricing was very fair at $10.50 for a 9 inch pizza. In full transparency, I did add a little drizzle of hot Frank's buffalo sauce because we like our pizzas extra spicy and I forgot to request that. Absolutely yummy pizza and if I lived anywhere near here, I would be back on a regular basis.

Country Store; The best part of this place was the country…read morestore ! Loved all the nostalgic goodies. Rainbow Brite , Raggedy Ann, Strawberry Shortcake , Hello Kitty , Blues Clues , Lilia & Stitch , Grinch , Snoopy , candies , decorations , yummy candles , body care , clothing and more ... much more. The restaurant; Service was slowwww but our server was really sweet . I was able to place a vegan order but wouldn't recommend a vegan to eat here. Food is mostly heavy fried comfort type entrees. My husband said his food was good but pretty bland & poured quite a bit of hot sauce on his meal.

Tanner was a great server. He actually listened and made sure we got our food exactly as requested.read more