Overall, i would rate them a 4.9/5. The service was efficient and kind. The food was delicious and…read morehomemade (ooh, the carrots!!!) with very large portions. The prices were fair. We had the Julienne Salad with Poppyseed dressing and Chicken strips, so juicy and hot/fresh. Hot & crisp fries, delicious carrots and side salad. The dining room was a little warm. 83 degrees out side this evening. Would love to go again, soon!

We've enjoyed our food every time. Wish they had real barbecue sauce to send with to-go orders.read more

The Chuckwagon Cafe is a cozy family diner at Vandalia IL. We are fortunate to pass by on our road…read moretrip from St Louis. Breakfast options are plentiful and very reasonable in price. The waitress recommended both Greek omelette and the Western omelette. We ordered Greek omelette ($12.99) , with additional green peppers ($0.75) and mushrooms ($1). The portion is generous, sufficient for two persons. Coffee ($2.75) was okay to do the job. This is a homey spot to start your day. I'd recommend this for eggs and omelette!

The Chuckwagon has very cute decor and is very inviting. It was such a surprise to seat yourself…read more Our server had just started her shift and was very friendly. I had a Ham, cheese and mushroom omelette which was really good, a biscuit and some yummy home fried potatoes. My husband got a skillet that he really liked. Their coffee was also really good.

"Pancakes are really good,Bacon is thick and great. It doesn't take very long"…read more 7yr old approved

We had takeout taco salads and they were great. Shell was crispy, lettuce was fresh, and topping…read morewas plentiful. Great job Four Star Restaurant! You always make food fresh and flavorful.

Brought our grands for dinner passing through and they really enjoyed it. They especially loved the…read morepie! The staff are always very sweet and make sure we have everything we need. Tonight my chicken was overcooked and very dry. The waitress offered to make fresh and when I said no thanks she took it off of our ticket. We stop often as it is the half way mark when traveling to see or pick up or grandkids. We will definitely be back.

Thank you so much for accommodating our family dinner of 30. The service, food and restaurant were…read moreamazing. Kim had us set up when we got there, the drinks were never empty and the food came quickly. Thanks again to Kim and all the hard working staff that did such a great job today!

This is a wonderful little place. The food is great and service friendly. I can recommend the…read more"Jo's one egg omelette".

Very good food in a quaint little diner off the highway. We had the bacon double smashburger and…read morechicken sandwich and both were excellent. Homemade chips and dip were good and preferred over the fries. Lovely waitress. Reasonable prices. Don't forget to get some cinnamon rolls to go if they aren't sold out.

When I arrived I thought I was teleported back into the 70's…read more Old school is the word. I was waiting for Mel from Mel's diner to walk out from the kitchen scratching his backside. :) The staff knows all of the patrons by first name. The food was like grandma used to make and the coffee was great. Prices were good and the service was second to none If you're looking for a Starbucks kind of vibe this ain't the place. But if you want a good meal at a good price stop in. Staff is awesome Thanks guys. Can't wait to visit again Chicago Bob

What dump. I was going to eat and catch up on emails and was kicked out by Debby. She said they…read moredon't allow office work, which is stupid. In the 30+ years I've never had that happen. That Debby is a real B****. Don't go here it's not safe. I thought I was going to get jumped by the locals in the diner.

Always wonderful and fully satisfying If you haven't tried…read moreit, you should. Best local burgers!

Literally a hole in the wall, full of good lovin burgers! Counter seating and not much more. Cash…read moreonly. Every flavor malt and milkshake you could dream of and some you didn't. Friendly cook, right in front of you. Prolly not the best for large groups or rowdy kids. Perfect place for a scenic drive with your honey. Open 24 hours.

You really can't go wrong here. Their menu is huge be it breakfast selections or lunch and dinner…read more I've been here twice in the span of five days. Today I had the cabbage soup, which is incredible, a tuna salad sandwich on toasted cinnamon bread, and hash browns. An enormous meal!! Then came back later and got the cherry cheesecake togo that was to die for!! The other day I had a BBQ beef sandwich which was quite good. Whatever they serve it's really tasty. Service is great and friendly. The locals def know how good the food is cos it's always busy whether dine in or carry out.

Amazing food; you get a lot of food for the price. Their desserts are to die for. Very friendly…read moreplace to eat.

This place is pretty good. It's slightly pricey a diner tho the food is always very good. They have…read morelots of variety including steak, sandwich, and salad. We came mostly for the seafood. The portions are very generous!! I had cod, catfish, and walleye. The fish were good. The prawns were only so so. The cheddar chowder was not very strong cheese flavor so it was quite enjoyable. Service was very fast and friendly. It's a very nice family dinner. We came mid morning on a Monday and it was still pretty busy. A great place for brunch, dinner, or quick bite to eat and take break on your way to or from the awesome museum of honest Abe! This is my second time so I'll definitely come back. Also if you come on your birthday, you'll get a pretty hefty dessert for free! Nice! Very nice ambiance. Bathroom is fine. They have free WiFi! Letter of Recommendation: A

Every time we walk into the restaurant, we are greeted by one of the staff like we are family. The…read morefood is always prepared properly and promptly by the excellent workers and delicious to the last bite. Highly recommend stopping in for breakfast, lunch or dinner.