My siblings and I are in our senior years now, and appreciate local restaurants than can prove they know how to cook - AND take care of their customers with the old fashioned sincerity and charm we've grown up with! Prices are good, variety in great food and daily specials and service with a smile! The country fried steak is AWESOME, my brother loves the Rueben and we all love the coffee! If you want to enjoy good old fashioned breakfast-lunch to dinner, in a pleasant family restaurant, you can't go wrong with Shannon's! read more

Been here a bunch of times for breakfast lately, I s'pose based on location, familiarity and frankly the weekend breakfast buffet which includes all the morning staples and offers the most flexibility for a groups - esp large ones which this place handles well. That said, nothing here blows me away taste, or service-wise. I've never had a bad meal or service issue here either. I considered a demerit this time around for the current prices, but frankly it's the same way everywhere, esp for bfast. The biggest downside is probly the ambiance, which is more on the noisy side based on it being a pretty large place these days and still pretty popular. I can't comment on lunch or dinner because we've never tried it, but the place prized brunch spot mostly by folks middle-aged and up (with more families/kids on the weekends) for its all-around consistency. read more

Diner food. A consistent and dependable restaurant with a wide variety of menu options. I dined in for lunch with coworkers. The service was good. I ordered a Philly cheesesteak with fries. The Philly cheesesteak was ok. The Philly roll (bread) was not great. The Philly steak was a small portion. The fries were not good. The breakfast options are better than the lunch options. read more

Shannon's Five Star - Philly cheesesteak and fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

It was my first time trying Shannon's, I was so excited to try the buffalo chicken sandwhich as I've heard " it's the best in town" just to be disappointed with mold on the bread. Thank God I have a habit of looking at my food and I caught it.. I only took one small bite when I seen the mold and almost threw up. My bf had already bit half the sandwich before he even noticed. Be cautious while eating here. read more

We love Shannon's 5 star! Close to home so we hit it for breakfast, lunch and dinner when our schedule permits. Went for breakfast buffet today. Food was super fresh and was replenished regularly on the buffet. I always load up on proteins and wonderful fresh fruit (so good.) Kid got meats, eggs, biscuits and gravy, French toast sticks fruit and went back for seconds of fruit and nutty coffecake squares. Amanda, our waitress was on the spot with the coffee pot and checked us often to make sure we didn't need anything. Great homemade food and terrific service as always read more

Average breakfast. The Homemade Sausage Gravy needed seasoning. The Country Fried Steak was not homemade. It was fine. They can't properly make a scrambled egg. It comes out like an omelette. The waffle was average. The buttery crispy hashbrowns were excellent! read more

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Review Visit: April 17th, 2017 Does Shannon's get 5 stars from me? Close, but not quite. But why does it not get 5? Well, let's go into the stuff that was fantastic first. The place is big. Like, full-sized restaurant big with room to spare. Plenty of parking available and it is easily accessible from one of the main roads in Bloomington. The staff was super nice despite there only being one other customer in the place. We had a completely empty restaurant to choose from, so naturally we sat near the windows. That's one of my favorites, at least. The menu does not match the size of the place... but that isn't a bad thing. While it wasn't a full menu, like one you would find at Denny's, they still offer quite a bit. One thing to note is that they have cut off times for Breakfast and when Dinner starts, so keep that in mind. I was all jazzed to get a full breakfast and the waitress had to break my heart. The price is way cheaper than your typical Restaurant. If you can zoom in on the menu photo below, you can make out what they serve and their prices. The Buffalo Sandwich I got was $5.95. With fries, it was $8.15, roughly. When our waitress served us, I was surprised with how massive this Buffalo Chicken Sandwich was. It was nearly 2/3 the size of the plate! Which was great since my stomach was grumbling. So why didn't I give this place a perfect 5? Well, the food was pretty good! The service was top notch for it being slow. No, what knocked this place down was the bathroom. I will save the dirty details, but it needs some TLC. Walking in from a fine restaurant to a messy bathroom that is in need of some upkeep was quite jarring. Hopefully they have plans to fix the issues with it as it was my only complaint about Shannon's. Funny story to wrap this post up. I wasn't paying attention and started salting my fries. It wasn't until I put the shaker back down that my friend and I realized that I put sugar on my fries. Instant sweet potato fries, right? Luckily it wasn't much and didn't affect the deliciousness of them. read more

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food was decent but not the best. I asked for hard eggs and got runny yolk. the bacon was very chewy and rubbery which is up to you if you like! coffee was good but when my friend got the chocolate milk, it tastes just like white milk with the smell of chocolate. the staff wasn't the best either. they didnt come check on us that much but they did what they were suppose to do. gave my mom the wrong tea twice. resturaunt wasn't the cleanest. read more

We happened on this place while driving to a nearby business. The food was quite tasty and the service was very fast. We had stopped in for breakfast. The menu was fairly extensive. The place was immaculate. What more could you ask of a breakfast place. read more

Shannon's Five Star - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

Great mom and pop place! Great breakfast buffet on Sundays!! Homey cooking! Have everything you could want!

This place is one of the best values in Blo-No. Great food at still reasonable prices. Anyone who rates this place low, prob is overly influenced by a single visit with some rare random thing happening!! 5 Stars! read more

I've never had a bad experience here! The service is fantastic and the food is really good!

Always great service. Love Shannon's hashbrowns!! Wish I lived closer to go more often.

Shannon's is the kind of cafe that used to be in every small town. Their breakfasts are as good as their lunches; fresh, well-cooked, and deftly served by Shannon's crew of friendly, professional wait staff. For the quality and the portion size, this place is a bargain. read more

The food at Shannon's is great! I like the biscuits and gravy platter, hash browns, and the side of sausage gravy. I ordered it to-go, and as I got home it was still hot. As soon as I had made my way into Shannon's the host greeted me with a friendly attitude and smile. I had stated I was here for a pick-up order, and it had been done by the time I arrived which was great. The food was so piping I had to stop myself from taking anymore bites of it! The biscuits had an amazing taste alongside that sausage gravy. The hash browns were done just right and tasted wonderful. I used my side of gravy for the hash browns and it too was fresh and hot. They have daily specials, and I would check their social media pages for any specialties of the day alongside if they will be closed. The best thing about this place is the parking. I was able to find a place to park with ease and didn't have to walk very far to get to the restaurant. The price of the food is also just right in my honest opinion. It's a bit more than other places in our town, but it has that good quality taste. read more

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I have been going there for 20 years. The tenderloin and vegetables soup are the best. My mom made soup just like that and I would take a container to my husband when I hospital. His favorite too!! read more

We were passing through on our way to Peoria. Great place! We both had the cheeseburger chowder soup. Very good. I had a reuben on marbled rye It was just OK...cheap pressed lunch meat corned beef. My husband had the chicken salad sandwich on toast. He enjoyed it. I had a piece of coconut cream pie...it was fresh and wonderful! Husband had 2 scoops of vanilla that were the size of a baseball.. $44...a bit pricey for n this area. read more

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It's been a long while since I've been to Shannon's. But while stopping through town I decided to have dinner. Although not much has changed (the interior is the same, etc.) it's certainly degraded in the past several years. The dishes were kind of sad -- a baked potato that only comes with a pre-packaged cup of butter and a pre-packaged cup of sour cream, a house salad with much to be desired, and well, that's about it for non-meat options on the menu. read more

Service is good, but the prices for the food don't add up. Some items are okay but others seem overpriced. Regular diner style meals. Quick seating due to large dining room. Would be good for a group if planning ahead. Buffet is a little sad :/ went there a few times when moving to the area and wanted to like it, but unfortunately I just don't. The pie or cake is worth taking home though! read more

I was in town and was told by locals this was a good breakfast spot and indeed it was! I had the ribeye steak with eggs, hash browns, and toast. The server kept my coffee cup warm and was very welcoming. My favorite part had to be the hash browns they were just so darn good. Very relaxed space, if you're thinking of visiting I'd go for it! read more

Shannon's Five Star - Ribeye steak and Two Eggs with Hash Browns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

Used to love this place, just ate early dinner there today. DOUBLE CHECK YOUR BILL!!! Seems they have raised their prices, which their limited menu does NOT reflect. Chicken dinner and Catfish filet dinners are both listed as $14.95 (with all white meat for chicken) ok with that price...somewhat. Was really amazed at the $3.25 charge for a glass of milk though! Add to that they wanted to argue"thats the price I system shows" Explained to them that was not the price on the menu I ordered from... Won't be back anytime soon!! read more

Food is fuel at Shannon's Five star. Mushy beans, heated for hours food. Service is fast because it's an assembly line. Cafeteria ambiance.

Best place my wife and I have ever eaten at. Good food. Good service. Good atmosphere.

Great little diner. It doesn't look like much aesthetics wise but the food is classic small town diner food. The atmosphere and distinct taste of diner food is incredibly nostalgic. Loved the hash browns! and the staff was really nice. read more

I get Shannon's for breakfast about every 2 weeks and have never had a bad breakfast! I'm sure the lunch and dinner is just as good but the food is great! The service and servers are always amazing and do their best to make conversation with you! There is so much seating that you would only wait if they are incredibly busy. read more

Always love the food and service! Great locally-owned restaurant with charm and affordability.

Food was great. Server was amazing. Ambiance was quiet and comfortable. This restaurant is an absolute delight.

Servers are rude...I told my waitress I was unhappy with the eggs because I wanted real eggs. She assured me that it was indeed real eggs. (Look for yourself) then she told the other waitress who was even more rude and made sure we heard her disdain. For the situation. Very unprofessional the hashbrowns looked like filet of sole (from a shoe)...I had a spinach feta and tomato omelet with no taste the egg was so watered down it was disgusting. read more

My go to whenever I'm having a rough day; Shannon's has the best comfort food. Asked for extra ranch and they did not disappoint!! :) Thank you! read more

We were in town for a baseball tournament and found this restaurant on Yelp. The service was very good. The food was pretty good too. The value was good. The eggs were cooked perfectly to order. The hash browns were pretty decent too. The biscuits and gravy - biscuits below average, gravy above average. All in all it was a pretty good meal. read more

A great diner with the basic breakfast options you want in the morning. My wife got the biscuits and gravy with hash browns...delicious! I got the breakfast burrito that came with hash browns. Burrito was filled with eggs, sausage, cheese, tomato, and onion. I should have added green pepper, but I forgot. It had a nice brown crisp to the tortilla and it stayed rolled together to the last bite. Very good! The hash browns had a nice crisp on one side which is exactly like they should be. Our coffee cups were kept filled the entire time. Definitely a great place for breakfast! read more

Shannon's Five Star - Breakfast Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

Shannon's is a great local restaurant specializing in breakfast food. The venue itself is bright, wide-open, and decorated with warm wood. I dined in here a few times for breakfast. It was a quite experiences because the room was always fun and it is fun to watch the servers to gracefully juggle all the drinks on their hands. Breakfast food is hearty and good-portioned. It is a shame that they don't serve all day breakfast and the hours are so limited. On the bright side, they are open for long hours to serve lunch and dinner. However, I'd say that those options are not as expanded as their breakfast. But the Saturday special Fried Chicken and BLT are really good. Buffalo chicken sandwich is too salty for me. read more

Shannon's Five Star - Buffalo chicken sandwich, BTL, and Saturday special fried chicken - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

Ordered a ham and cheese omelet with american fries and wheat toast. The omelet was rolled up like a burrito, the ham was somehow processed into a mush, and the american fries were not made to order but rather appeared to be taken from the buffet line. The toast was good and the coffee came with flavored creamers which I prefer. Overall, the food was disappointing. The service was prompt and friendly. It had been a while since being there and did really like the new windows on the North side that really lighten up the area. read more

Great food and prices. Service wasn't super attentive but I didn't feel ignored. Perfect little breakfast ambience.

Went there sometime ago last year, good selection of food for good prices, the service was good, staff was very friendly and were immediate with anything that I needed. It was a friendly atmosphere all around, if I find myself nearby again, I'll definitely return. read more

Great service! Food is on point and portions are large. Coffee is fresh and refilled quickly. Perfect diner type ambiance and family friendly. read more

Everything was fantastic. Kelly the server was kind, knowledgeable, and a heck of a seller for food. My father and I ended up with breakfast burritos and they were perfect. A nice fry on the burrito combined with delicious hash browns meant that we walked away full and content. The restaurant has a deceptive exterior with how beautiful the interior is. I will be back, and that is for certain. read more

Great atmosphere. Great service. Limited menu for breakfast, but delicious. Was surprised to see sweet tea in the Midwest. I had a seasoned ribeye, flavor good. Eggs were over easy, the way I requested. Toast was perfect, not burnt like most places. Menu: Biscuits and Gravy, Omelets, Ribeye, Country fried steak, and Pork. The only negative, was no turkey bacon or turkey sausage. read more

Shannon's Five Star - Ribeye, eggs, hash browns and sourdough toast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

The guy at the rental place next door recommended this place saying it is "Probably one of the best places to eat in Bloomington" lol. Didn't have much choice as my flight was departing soon so I decided to try it out. The place was pretty empty except for the a couple of older people. Service was fast and pretty good. I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich which came with grilled onions and bacon. It was good for how much it cost. read more

Shannon's Five Star - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois

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I was traveling through on business looking for a local breakfast. I'm glad I stopped!! The atmosphere was open and welcoming. Quaint yet kind of trendy. The food was good and priced right and the service was excellent. read more

Shannon's Five Star - Inside - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bloomington, Illinois