$187 for a family of four to have a breakfast on par with the Holiday Inn Express…read more So disappointing. We were excited to get a reservation for this breakfast experience. Unfortunately it was awful. We were sat on the enclosed porch. We had Christmas music blaring so loud that you had to shout. (Someone later unplugged the speaker.) The temp on the porch reached 79, which was quite uncomfortable. We waited about 45 minutes for our food. And, boy was it awful. Frozen pancakes, frozen biscuits, ok gravy, ok casserole and really good sausage links. No serving utensils for anything - had to use my fork to get gravy. No butter. I will say, the place is decorated really well. Top marks for that. As far as food service - this place has no idea what they're doing. All in all - you'd be better off getting a room at the Hampton Inn. It would be cheaper and the breakfast is better. Guess you have to determine how much you're willing to pay for a photo of your kids with the Grinch. (Which we didn't get because we were so hot and uncomfortable.)

This is the ULTIMATE Christmas bar, and is well worth the drive to New Baden, IL. Not only are…read moretheir cocktails delicious and high quality, but the venue is decked from head to toe. You can tell the owners put a lot of love, care and Christmas cheer into making this place special and memorable. The entrance even has a photo station so you can get adorable group photos easily. This is one of the few Christmas bars that also offers family-friendly brunch in the mornings. I heard the Grinch brunch is amazingly silly and fun for Grinch lovers. Highly recommend requesting Ali as your server as she is an absolute delight and such a happy Elf! Be sure to try the Dubai Chocolate or Peppermint Patty drinks.

Orange Blossom Coffee: Polished Pop-Up with Signature Flavor…read more I discovered Orange Blossom Coffee at the Edwardsville Fall Makers Market and was thoroughly impressed. Despite being a mobile, events-only coffee shop (they've only been around since the summer of 2025!), their setup was incredibly polished and trendy. They clearly put a lot of thought into their presentation, making the mobile espresso bar feel just as professional as any brick-and-mortar shop. I ordered the Man in Black latte, one of their signature drinks--a combination of blackberry and vanilla. The description promised "timeless and classy," and it delivered. The espresso was smooth and pleasant, thankfully lacking the sour notes I often find at other local shops. The blackberry flavor was wonderfully forward but was beautifully rounded out by the creamy vanilla notes. It was an absolute delight to sip on this hot latte while enjoying the crisp fall air. The service was charming. While the speed was about what I expected with a line, the two women working the tent were incredibly welcoming and engaging. They happily shared parts of their business story as I gushed about their cute and professional setup, answering all my questions with a smile. Their genuine enthusiasm added a lovely personal touch to the experience. Their pricing is quite reasonable for a high-quality, specialty drink. Lattes are a standard price point at about $6 for, I believe, a 12-ounce size. If you're looking for value, their Americanos are only $3, and their lemonades are a steal at $2. Chai lattes clock in at $4. I highly recommend seeking them out at an event and giving them a try! I'm already wondering if their pop-up espresso bar would be a great fit for my organization's next event, or even a wedding or shower brunch. If you have them at your event, definitely send me a message--I'm eager to try the Salted Maple Latte off their fall seasonal menu! Atmosphere/Vibe: ***** Quality: ***** Service/Staff: ***** Value for Price: ****

From the owner: We bring the coffee shop to you! Book us to make your event unforgettable. read more

Soul food done right! The dressing?! Best I've ever had! I know I'm starting the review with that,…read morebut it's that good! Err'thing is good from the Turkey legs, to the catfish, to the chicken wings down to the sides. A must if you're looking for soul food done right!

I attempted to contract Ray's SoulFood & Turkey Legs for catering for my family reunion in…read moreSeptember back in MAY! I was told to leave my number and that Ray would call me to get my order set up, NO CALL! I came in again and was then told to call him and leave a voicemail, multiple voicemails left (until his voicemail was full), NO CALL! I came in to order yet again, and was told to come back when Ray was in, I did just that but yet he could not see me! If you don't want the business then just say NO!! I came in from May through August doing what was asked to set up my order to be met with different issues every single time! I met his wife today and she "apologized" and told me she was unsure if she could fulfill my order or not and wasn't sure when she would know! AND THIS IS HOW Y'ALL DO BUSINESS?! Just close already because you clearly don't know what you're doing and don't know how to do business and it gets to the point where it becomes disrespect to play with your customers!! She made it very clear that many catering customers were displeased! Now I see why so many people don't fool with y'all!! Shut this mf DOWN!! And this is Why it's so hard to do business with unprofessional Black owned businesses because they have poor communication, poor business practices, give customers the run around, and lack integrity to do right by people!!

Just moved inside 2nd Shift Brewery with a new name the pizzas are still really good! Had one of…read moretheir pizzas called "Shrimply the Best" Smoked Majica shrimp on top of a Chipotle bbq sauce base with cheddar jacks and feta cheese, onion, tomato, topped with citrus crema and cilantro! That pizza art work is amazing!! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and definitely while your there grab some beers to pair with it!! I forgot to take a picture of the full pizza menu...sorry.

Delicious Pizza! Great addition to this local brewery 2nd…read moreShift. Get the Bootlegger or the taco pizza, both are solid.

Worse ever. I ordered for the first time. The que was dry, burned, unchewable and appeared old…read more Very disappointed. Will never go back. They also do not give paper receipts. The wait was reasonable and the person who waited on me was cordial. Maybe this was an off day, and everyone has one but remember the first impression is a lasting impression.

From the owner: "This Isn't Your Ordinary BBQ!" Come enjoy our smoked rib tips, slabs, wings, and more. We also…read moreoffer a variety of sides and baked goods!

I want to start by saying the idea of the restaurant is great! However, not a single time has an…read moreorder gone right at this place and in a timely manner. Food continually comes out wrong, tonight was the last time I can make an excuse. I waited for 45 minutes for the following order to be warm: Turkey club with fries Slider with fries Ceaser salad with grilled chicken Instead after paying full price, I got one order of fries and this beautiful nibble of turkey on bread! Congrats on getting a salad correct! This is absolutely unacceptable! I make excuses and tell people to be thankful we have the restaurant but the service is terrible!!!

Great wings and sliders! Wings are big and the sliders were juicy and delicious. Worth a tryread more