My husband and I stayed at the state park campground in Whittington, IL and on the way out we…read morewanted some caffeine. We looked up local cafes and Forestry Coffee popped up, just a few miles drive away. I love matcha and called ahead of time to see if they had it. A very friendly man, Tim, answered the phone and said they did! So, we drove to the cafe, took some photos, and enjoyed our drinks. Only complaint I have is the drinks were both warm and not hot but otherwise, tasted great! The cafe was adorable inside, nice decor and rustic vibe.

It's a really cutesy coffee shop with a really nice view. It has good shade as well! I got my…read morecoffee pretty quickly and the baristas were patient and nice. It was honestly one of the best coffees I've ever had, I cannot recommend this place enough!

On a road trip started the day hours earlier with our first latte and espresso. Now, in the…read moreafternoon, we were feeling ready for a 2nd. Having consulted Yelp we chose The Buzz. Unfortunately our nav system indicated we would get there exactly at closing time. I phoned to let them know of our situation. They responded that it was NOT a problem, they'd be there! Sure enough, I walked in at 1:59, all the employees were busily cleaning up, the owner was at the register, I told her I'd just called and our order. They could not have been nicer, happy to help us out! I loved the space also with local art work and a little book store of local lore written by local authors.

Panini's were okay. It's not hard to make a great sandwich. They could toast the bread a little…read morelonger so the cheese melts. House Chowder was great. Friendly staff to come around and refill drinks. Creative ambiance for a cafe. Beverages are good there except- they should switch away from styrofoam cups :(

What a lovely place to dine! Full tea service looked magical and the server was hustling to take…read morecare of everyone with a kind and sweet personality The menu is packed with traditional tea room favorites and I saw a tiered tray of desserts being presented at another table. I tried the quiche which had great flavor, although it was a bit chewy. The chicken salad croissant trio hit the spot for a light lunch. I decided to make it a true sampler by trying one of each of the three flavors of chicken salad. The Waldorf chicken salad was my favorite and I'd probably have that again with a cup of soup since I didn't get to try any this visit. The ambiance and the server were the real stars of my visit to Bloom Cafe. I'd come back to celebrate a special occasion any time.

My grandma and I take trips to Café Bloom often and we love it. Nothing compares to their…read more hospitality and tidiness. We love all the decorations and seasonal activities. They always have good treats and never fail to surprise us with new ones each time we come in. Loveee this plac

Great breakfast spot and worth the short drive off the interstate. Plenty of parking and tables…read more Relaxed friendly vibe but also efficient and professional from the servers. Excellent bacon and eggs--quality bacon cooked correctly. I had the western skillet, and would get it again. Love the green pepper, onion, and sausage combo in that dish. Love these classic small town locally owned eateries

Good food. I especially like their soup. It's nothing fancy, just good, simple food. We've always…read morehad good service there. I just wish they were open later.

Go here a couple times of week for coffee and chai tea. Also get the occasional lemonade with honey…read moreand ginger. Everything is made well and never really had a bad experience. Definitely the place to go to in West Frankfort. My only complaint would be consistency with product. Each employee seems to make the drinks differently depending on who you get. The owner being the one who makes the best drinks of course. Would be a 5 star place if it was consistent.

This is cute coffee spot on the main strip. There is ample seating options and counter space. I…read moreordered their floral lemonade and it was incredible. I came with friends and they ordered a cold brew and the red riding (a signature seasonal drink) and they both loved their selection. The food selection is limited so the coffee/beverages are truly the star. We ordered some bagels with cream cheese and they were warm and toasty. They have a chess set on one of the tables and a shelf with games. It was peaceful and the person who took our order was really sweet and helpful! We loved everything he recommended. It seems like a great place to cowork or grab a coffee with friends.

Love the coffee drinks here and the food is awesome. Nice place inside and very friendly staff…read more Love patronizing this place when I'm in Sesser. Give this place a try for yourself you will be amazed at how good it is.

Omg such a cute place in a tiny town!!!! Don't miss stopping here for excellent coffee or a chai…read more We didn't dig into the homemade treats, but they looked amazing. Will put this on our list for a stop next time through.

The best Italian beef sandwich!!! Highly recommend. The bartender was so awesome too!read more

Best Burgers in town. Its your classic hole-in-the-wall dive bar & grill, complete with Pool Tables…read moreand Dartboard. They have patty melts, grilled onion burgers, fried pickles, fried mushrooms, onion rings, fries etc. Call-in and carry out is an option. Bartender and patrons are very friendly. I order there at least once a month and cant think of any problems or complaints ive ever had with the food or service. Bloody Mary's depend on the bartender.

Horrible service this morning. I waited 30 minutes in the drive thru and no one came to take our…read moreorder. Then we decided to park and walk to the front window. We then stood there for 20 minutes then we finally was able to give our order to a girl that was rude and made us feel rushed. The food was very basic, my sausage was the size of a Oreo cookie. Coffee tasted like black coffee. Even though I ordered an iced caramel macchiato. So my Saturday morning cost 30$ to wait an hour almost to order and then feel rushed to place our order. Thumbs down on this place. We overheard groups sitting outside and they had the same opinion as me. No one there this morning was happy with the experience.

Super yummy! We're from Texas and we got the boomer bagels and a oat milk chai cappuccino. My…read morehusband initially complained about the price, $8.88 for a bagel, but once we got our order we saw why! They're loaded

Best darn seafood in Southern Illinois! The best fish sandwiches and red beans and rice. The other…read moreentrees are excellent too. Great staff too!

Great fish and love their food. And the service is awesome, everybody was friendly…read more Again?I can't say enough about the food.The food was incredible.I love their fish

Excellent old world place. Went here on a Sunday morning. Line was out the door, but it's the only…read moretime I would've been there cause I was driving home from out of state. I dont live near here. Grabbed a dozen to go. Plenty of selections there: had some angel cream longjohns, which were tasty. Chocolate frosted, and chocolate cake. Also had a old fashioned. Very fresh. Prices are very reasonable. Service was kind. Everybody ate these up at my house in 1 day!

Solid local donut shop just a few blocks off the interstate. Great prices, big selection even at…read more11:30 on a weekday morning. I had the 2 donuts and a drink special for $3 and change. Great deal considering the value of the chocolate long John and a yummy blackberry filled. The place has plenty of seating. Coffee is hot and strong, perfect on a winter day. The shop has a deli too with salad, soups and sandwiches. Will try one of those on another day!