The room was packed, the energy was high, and then the food arrived. Before the plates even hit the…read moretables, that rich, unmistakable aroma filled the air, the kind of comforting smell that only comes from a true scratch kitchen where real chefs handle real ingredients with absolute respect. I watched as people took their first bites. Forkfuls paused mid-air, conversations instantly ground to a halt, and eyes widened across every table. Jake Burgess and the crew from the Burgess Restaurant Group weren't just catering an event; they were executing a masterclass in craft for a crowd without taking a single shortcut. "You have got to try this," someone blurted out to my left, leaning across the table before even finishing their bite. "I'm tellin' you, Jake and his team don't miss," another replied. "Between FoxGardin, The Den, Bonge's, Carnegie's... it doesn't matter which spot it is, they nail it every single time." Taking it all in, it hit me why they stand so far apart. In a world full of safe, forgettable catering, Jake and the Burgess Restaurant Group served up the kind of deep, craveable food that ruins standard dining for the rest of us. It's the kind of cooking that makes you immediately start planning your next trip to one of their spots before you've even finished the meal in front of you. A massive, heartfelt shoutout to Jake Burgess and the entire Burgess Restaurant Group: FoxGardin Kitchen & Ale, FoxGardin Family Kitchen, The Den, Smoky's Concession Stand, Bonge's Tavern, and Carnegie's. Thank you for keeping us exceptionally well-fed last night!

Was in the area and decided to grab lunch as we often do when in a different locale…read more Noticed FoxGardin had great reviews and was very close by. We weren't going to get an appetizer but the bone marrow fries looked so good in pictures that we had to try them. They did not disappoint. Very large serving and extremely flavorful. Easily an appetizer for 4 or more people (there was only 2 of us so we brought some home). My dining partner is not normally a fries person and she loved these. For entree, my dining partner had today's special which was a shredded chicken sandwich that had a jalapeño cheese sauce and the house chips. She said it was very good and again half the sandwich came home. I had their breaded tenderloin which was very good, with nice breading to meat ratio and was a bit larger than the bun. It came with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles. It came ala carte with no sides. Service was excellent, exceptionally friendly and really took care of us. One of the best waiters I've come across. Inside is a bar/pub like feel. We opted to eat in the air condition enclosed "patio" type area which had a bit more light, but was also noisy today due to the tin lined walls/ceiling and another group that was quite loud. Made it a bit hard to converse. Normally don't think this would be an issue. While not tons of items on the menu, the selection was quite varied and you could really splurge on a filet or other such dish and really go all in for a more lavish dinner or have a burger or tenderloin, all at any time of day. Parking was right in front of the restaurant but could see it being a bit tight on a busy day.

Hubs and I went to Taxman for dinner last night and had such a great experience! We decided to…read moreshare several appetizers, and everything was absolutely delicious -- and definitely enough to fill us up. Our server was fantastic, and I can't believe I don't remember her name because she absolutely deserves a shout-out! They have 17 different draft beer options, a great wine selection, and a full bar, so there's definitely something for everyone. The decor is warm and inviting, and the seating area was really comfortable. We're new to the area and have been enjoying finding places we'll want to come back to, and Taxman definitely made the list. We'll be back!

Second time back and still impressed. Tonight I had the smoked Gouda burger which had a fig jam,…read morebacon, cheese, and aioli. It was 10/10 delicious!! There were several large parties which made me nervous about long waits, but honestly it came out fast and fresh. We had a party of 4, in and out within 1hr!

Stopped in yesterday morning for a quick breakfast well one of my family members was at the medical…read morefacility across the street. Got quicker with a smile, a good cup of coffee that was always refilled in a very nice vegetable omelette with fruit On a nice clean restaurant as well

Sunny Day Cafe is a nice place in Hamilton Town Center. A friend of mine and I decided to stop by…read moreon a beautiful Saturday morning. It wasn't very busy yet and we were able to snag a table outside so we could enjoy the cool morning air while we ate. The staff were awesome, especially our waiter, David. He is very nice and laughed when I asked for funds to retire when asked if there was anything else he could do for us. My companion and I both had water, and I also had coffee.. Caffeine is still a necessity in the morning and Sunny Day Cafe's coffee is very good. No generic, bad tasting drip coffee here! My friend was craving pancakes, so she ordered a stack. I was torn between the biscuits & gravy, and the french toast. The biscuits & gravy won out and I had a couple of eggs added on top. I'm also a big hash brown kind of guy so I ordered some on the side. The pancakes looked very good as did the biscuits & gravy. I can't speak for the pancakes, because I didn't get a chance to sample them, but I have to say I was a bit disappointed with the B&G's. The gravy was kind of thin and tasteless. The biscuits were nice, and the eggs were cooked just like I asked. It wasn't bad, but not up to par with other places I have had biscuits & gravy from. (My house included.) The hash browns were disappointing also. They had an odd taste to them. Kind of like they had been cooked in the same spot as seafood was just cooked and used the residual oil. It was very off putting. Next time I will order the french toast. It has a nice selection of berries that are served with it, and sounds delicious. Overall, Sunny Day Cafe is a nice place for breakfast. The prices are reasonable, and the portions a nice size. The staff is great, and the atmosphere is relaxing. I will be back and try some of their other offerings.

A few weeks ago, I invited my best friend out to breakfast for her birthday. I was leaving for…read moreFlorida that evening, but her birthday fell on that specific day. Since I would miss the activities planned for later that week, we both carved out some time to have a small celebration with just the two of us. It was one of those moments that is good for the soul. Every good story needs a great setting. And the context of our story took place at Lincoln Square in Fortville. It was the perfect middle point between our two homes, so it seemed only natural. I had never been to this location. The birthday girl ordered the decadent Banana Bread French Toast. It is topped with fresh banana slices, pecans, caramel sauce and cinnamon whipped butter! I mean, Jesus, take the wheel! I went with a classic Western omelet. You can tell a lot about a place by how they cook the classics. And Lincoln Square did it right. Plus, my omelet came with hash browns and my choice of toast, pancakes, a biscuit or French toast. I felt like it was my final meal before walking the Green Mile! Everything was delicious. We went a little late for most breakfast crowds, so the diner wasn't very busy. Either way, we had great service and the staff were all very kind. I had the feeling that even if they had been busy, you would still be given excellent service with a smile. Like my coffee mug reminded me, every sip counts. I feel like that is a mantra Lincoln Square holds dear. Side note: I am new Yelper, and I am still trying to get a hang of this taking picture of everything deal. How do you guys do it? Do you ask permission first? I took some pictures of the restaurant and the outdoor signage before going inside. Yet, before I could even get to the front door, the manager came outside to meet me and asked if everything was alright. I explained I was working on a Yelp review, and he was very kind. But it got my heart racing. Can someone educate me on the proper Yelp photo etiquette, please?? TIA

This discovery was a recommendation from a friend who said this was the place for biscuits and…read moregravy since 1989. It is a nice sized place with a kitchen counter for singels to dine at if they are busy. Seemed like a good amount of locals enjoying a late Monday breakfast. It's large spacouce, and I can see it being slammed on the weekend. Their coffee cups are nice and large, which I sure saves the staff. The coffee itself is great. The only drawback is that the creamers were prepacked. That is common but my one note for improvement if the owners are on social. The staff is aaa freindly, good recommendations. And engaged. I had the indiana benediction. 1 biscuit with 2 sausage patties, poached eggs smothered in sausage gravy with a side of hashbrows. The gravy was grey and flavorful with light sausage bits. The sausage patties were very solid, and overall, it was a great

The service was wonderful. The hit of the day were the fried green tomatoes! SOO good and a very…read morelarge portion. The broasted chicken and broasted potatoes were really good; the green beans were yummy and cooked like my mother always made them. My partner loved the western omelet. I'll skip the pies though when we go again. I love good pie so I was hopeful. We ordered the coconut cream and the strawberry rhubarb. They were mediocre at best. We'll still go back and just not order pie.

We went back and took my 84 year old mom to try this place. The reason for the low rating was I…read moreordered the chicken wings and didn't like them so I ordered something else. The server asked me and I told her I didn't like them yet she still charged me for the meal I didn't eat.

Looking forward to trying soon. Have to hit the timing right ! This place is busy!read more

Stopped in here for a quick bite between breakfast and lunch. The place was very clean and well…read moreset-up. The waitress was friendly and nice. We all chose breakfast options, but they had the salad bar up too. It looked amazing, big, and had a great selection. I was pleased because they wonderful bakery / dessert items that included sticky buns (plain, raisins, or nuts)....yes! So with my two, well-cooked eggs and toast, I was able to get a grilled sticky bun that was delicious. The creamed chipped beef was homemade and delicious and the city ham was also nicely grilled. All four of us were extremely pleased with our overall experience. Great diner!

The food here was great! It's a local ice cream shop with some really good food. The hot pepper…read morecheese cubes were SO GOOD. And with ranch??? Yessss. The smash burger was excellent also!! And now that we know they have ice cream happy hour every day from 3-5?? We will be back asap!! Highly recommend!

They had a huge menu, good food, great service, and a nice environment. We will be back.read more

All breakfast joints are basically the same ... until they're not. This fact, alone, won we over to…read moreMornings. There is much more going on here than what the name implies, because Mornings has an unexpected Spanish flair to their menu. This was a pleasant discovery and makes me want to return soon to explore more of the menu. I love breakfast. I especially love splurging and eating breakfast out. I feel like eating breakfast at a restaurant is so indulgent. It's so simple and convenient to eat breakfast at home. To take the time to leave the house and enjoy a sit-down restaurant for the first meal of the day is so extravagant. I know I sound crazy, but I'm serious. Breakfast dates just hit different. And breakfast dates with your mom for her birthday are even more special. But here is my issue with most breakfast joints: they are all the same. It always makes me laugh when you are going to meet someone for breakfast and a lengthy discussion ensues over where to go. Does it even matter? They all serve the same things: Multiple forms of eggs, pancakes, french toast, breakfast meats and probably a "skillet" meal. You might be lucky enough to find a chef who knows how to prepare a proper eggs benedict (The key? Restraint. A little hollandaise goes a long way), but beyond that, pick wherever you want to go. The menu will most likely be a carbon-copy. Well, color me surprised when I gazed upon the menu at Mornings! A carne asada skillet, the bad hombre omelette with chorizo, black beans and habanero cheese. They also offer tres leches pancakes, four types of benedcits and chilaquiles. This menu was fresh and different compared to mose midwestern breakfast establishments. This came as such a welcomed surprise. After receiving a hot cup of coffee, I decided on the chilaquiles. I had only heard of this dish, but had never had the opportunity to try it out. Have you ever had a dish that you didn't particularly enjoy, and yet you could tell that it was made really well? This was my experience with chilaquiles. If you aren't familiar, chilaquiles are tortilla chips that have been simmered in salsa rojo or verde. I was slightly concerned about ordering wet tortillas, but I am always down for a new experience. Honestly, I won't be ordering the chilaquiles, again. They were pretty much what I expected after reading the description. However, I was still impressed with the dish. Mornings did a great job, and I would actully recommend them to someone who enjoys chilaquiles. Personally, I would rather try some other dishes and flavors on the menu. But my thought was simple: If I am enjoying a dish that I don't seem to be a fan of now that I have tried it, how great are the rest of thes dishes on the menu that I know I would enjoy! Whether its a solo trip, a nice birthday date with my mom, or a breakfast burrito to go to savor after my morning yoga class, I will definitely be back to Mornings.

We came in for a morning breakfast and had a great experience overall! Our server was fantastic! He…read morewas friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. The food came out hot, fresh, and really well prepared. Everything we ordered was good, and the portions were very plentiful, leaving us more than satisfied. The caramel iced coffee absolutely an A++!

Forever one of my favorite spots, not only are the drinks reasonable but they support the community…read morein a number of ways and it's ALWAYS worth it!

There are many things to like about this place. They go hardcore for their concept (school themed…read morefor the one room schoolhouse), which is a definite win. And at least for the holiday season, the interior looks incredibly cozy and inviting. If you have nowhere to go for a few hours, it would be a nice place to hang out and chat with friends. However, the coffee is fine, not spectacular. And the wait on the Tuesday morning I stopped by was about 25 minutes. Maybe it was quicker in the drive thru, but then you'd miss out on the decorations. Overall, it's a cute enough place to stop by on a day off for a leisurely morning, but I don't know that I would make a special trip.

I read a review on here that said "songs have been written about these donuts" and I fully believe…read morethat. Some of the best I've ever had, hands down. Warm and cloud-like, people line up for these donuts and wait patiently for them to come out of the fryer. The folks here are super nice and the selection is great, although I typically go for the classic glazed yeast. As a pro tip: you can call in the night before (before 6pm) and place your order for pick-up. They require this for anything more than 1 (maybe 2) dozen, and you get to skip the line and walk to the register. Same delicious donuts, still warm and cloudlike, but with less of a wait!

My favorite donut shop in the area. Mom & pop style shop. They make donuts the right way. They open…read moreearly in the morning and are usually sold out around 11am. There is almost always a long line out the door. My favorite donuts are the blueberry fritter, apple fritter, Bavarian cream filled, maple bar, and blueberry cake donut.