Clean, bright environment. Friendly staff…read more Slow kitchen service. Bland eggs. MAPLE BACON AIOLI is yummy. Restrooms were clean. Changing station for the small creatures. Ample parking.

Food was good, hot and very plentiful. Service was ok. Cold day so the restaurant was SUPER cold…read morewhich really can't be helped. Will go again!!

I took a group of guys there for supper on a Monday night the food was excellent fresh good…read moreportions the service was also excellent the bartender Kim helped us out with anything we needed the owner Rich was cooking at the time but came out and talked to everyone in the bar we had a really good time and will be going back again to try their Pizza the next time they have lots of room in case you need to bring a large party of people they have two pool tables and two Dart machines and it's a really clean establishment I would recommend this bar and restaurant to anyone in the vicinity or passing through town!

Stopped in at The Rusty Nail looking for something local and off the beaten path. Onion Rings were…read morefantastic, sandwiches were good, chicken and waffles were a nice surprise. Sorry we didn't get to try the pizza with made in house crust! Next time! Pool tables and darts as well as a full bar.

What a great meal, and worth the drive. Instead of putting our name in and waiting to be seated at…read moreone of the few options in the Levee District we took the nice drive up IL 116 to Roanoke. The farmstead staff was welcoming, as any small town restaurants would be. The food was delicious. I had the famous spaghetti. That sauce is savory and not sweet. The garlic cheese spread served with crackers reminded me of the Castles Patio Inn in Peoria....but better. I got a 16oz to take home to my dad. Thanks for the warm hospitality and yummy dinner, we will be back.

Love the Blend!!! They have wonderful drinks and snacks!! Great place to go visit with friends…read more Nice cozy place to hangout!

Review Visit: October 28th, 2014…read more The Blend is... A nice combination of upscale, cozy, delicious and comforting. Offering a nice selection of coffees and baked goods to choose from, you'll find something there that will tickle whatever it is you are craving. Everyone that I know that has been to The Blend loves it. I wouldn't say I love it, but I really do enjoying there for some reason. I can't quite put my finger on it, but the place just feels nice to be at. Between plenty of seating, free wifi, a large and varied coffee menu, board games (I think they still have them), it feels like a big chain place, but maintains that small town comfort. I have only had coffee here and wait... I usually try something new every time I go. I don't always love the new ones I pick but how could you not want Snickerdoodle coffee?! They offered quite some fun combinations of flavors for wild tasting coffees. Overall, a really nice and cozy coffee place. They have one of those 'stand alone' shacks also in Washington, so if you are in a rush, you can go there and stay in your car while getting some deliciousness in your belly. Definitely a recommended place if you love coffee and are in the Central Illinois area.

Cannot believe the tiny town got such a good coffee hook! They know what they are doing here,…read morequality espresso, putting work into house crafted flavors, superior atmosphere, friendly staff, and ideal roadtrip location max out to make this a new essential. My latte was well balanced and so perfect too start Monday.

Absolutely love this place. It's such a cute shop, and everything is delicious. The staff is so…read morenice, and wrote bible verses on our drinks! It's a perfect place to have a breakfast

We loved this placed!…read more It was very off season so we were waiting all week until Thursday when they were open to try it. Our large group of 3 families enjoyed breakfast here and the lovely staff were very accommodating to our chaos. 3 grandparents, 4 parents and 4 toddlers to order, eat and we all enjoyed ourselves. We all loved the treats, the food, and best coffee we could find in the starved rock area! I got for the 4 I was in charge of: 2 hot vanilla latte, a kids French toast with bacon, a biscuit and gravy, cream horn, cinnamon roll, and more treats I can't recall now. Highly recommend this cute little stop and if we are in the area again we'd definitely stop by!

Cute shop on the outskirts of town. Staff was super welcoming and friendly. The baking goods were…read morenot only delicious, but incredibly affordable ($3!)

Big windows and an obvious coffee pick here, had a good mocha and selected a tonic in a can too,…read morethey were so busy! Parking and Wi-Fi were easy. It's a special space to be for a small town. The park nextdoor, cobbled streets, and ambient relaxed vibes are good stuff here.

Review Visit: February 10th, 2020…read more Eli's has opened a coffee shop in Metamora on some historic grounds. A long, long time ago in a city far away, there was a coffeehouse named Historic Grounds. Upon those grounds, one was able to find delicious coffees and baked goods. As time passed, people grew older and wanted to retire to a simple life. With that, Historic Grounds became just that. A page in the history books of Metamora. But, all was not lost for the building that was permanently etched with the aromatic scents of coffee beans and cookies. Eli's Coffee House, founded out of Morton, IL, caught wind of the vacancy and decided to expand it's business enterprise there. Finally the day came for me to visit one of my old coffeehouses and see if the new place does the old justice. Having had Eli's before and it being a good experience, I went in with some slightly higher than normal expectations for a new place. The second I entered, I could tell that Eli's made the place their own without covering up the antique-feel of the aged building. In place of the old normal counter was a big jetting one that offered barista access from multiple sides. Affixed to the wall was a giant and well-designed menu offering coffees in your usual varieties along with some yummy-sounding food options. Running on 3 hours of sleep, I chatted with the ladies working behind the counter, telling them of my much-needed need for some coffee if I was going to be in any state of awake to talk with my friend. Their patience was immeasurable as I looked over the menu longer than I should've and settled on just a black coffee. Too tired to try and order anything more complex, they offered me the pipping hot coffee in an Eli's-branded mug. I found my friend on the other side of the wall that cuts the coffeehouse in almost two. I quickly took a seat and blew on my coffee to cool it down while I woke up enough to have a conversation with my friend. Sensing one cup wouldn't do, I revisited the counter after I drained my first cup and expected to pay for a refill. The lovely barista took my cup and refilled it with the black liquid I so desired. I asked if I owed her anything and she said it was free. Free refills on great black coffee. I was truly in heaven. Eli's has taken a former great coffeehouse and kept the spirit alive. While they've definitely added their identity to the interior, they are tasteful upgrades and changes. Metamora is the kind of town that revels in it's history and small town vibe; them keeping a lot of the original feel and artwork on the walls was a wise decision. They even kept the Historic Grounds logo that is painted on the side wall. While I was standing in line for my refill, I was browsing over the food options and was drawn to The Southern Comfort melt. I loved every single ingredient on the list. Chicken with melted white cheddar, apples and brown sugar BBQ... give me 2 of those. One for lunch and one for dinner later. So, I will definitely be back to try out their food and baked goods. When I do, I will update this post with probably a perfect 5/5 and details on how the food tasted. Until then, stay caffeinated.

I stopped in for coffee and gooey butter cake after running errands in Lincoln. It's a beautiful…read morewell lit space. The coffee is hot, strong and fresh. The gooey butter cake was the perfect mid morning treat, the corner piece had the right contrast of edge sugary crunch and gooey middle. The staff behind the counter was friendly and welcoming. As I sat and worked, they offered me more coffee and asked if I needed anything else. It was lovely. I'll be back.

Best homemade food around Logan county The place is clean…read moreand friendly Best soups you've ever tasted Definitely a must try

Popped in here on a whim to get lunch. The staff was welcoming, the building is bright and clean…read moreand looks fairly new. The three of us got sandwiches and none of us were disappointed. I did find the bread (I got wheat) a little bit hard after toasting it. Overall, the food was good service was fast and our bellies were full.

Review Visit: September 5th, 2013…read more Potbelly leads to a full belly. Matt, Laura, Tim and I needed a place to go for dinner. I left it to the group to pick the place as I like to take a backseat to having to be the one who always picks. The group ended up picking Potbelly Sandwich Shop as we all hadn't been there before. This was perfect as it was also on my list of places to try out. I don't remember much from this visit but I will try and piece together what I do remember. There was something in the air as I was hungry but nothing at Potbelly ended up sounding like something I was craving. With that in mind, I did end up getting some chili, a bag of chips, and a soda for my meal. Not the entire full experience but since they do specialize in soups as well as other things, I think it counts as trying a place out. The chips were a national brand so those were as delicious as expected. The chili was your standard chili. A little better than normal but seeing as it was your basic chili without any special flavorings, it did it's job. If you look below, you will see a photo of Tim and I. In said photo, I look pissed or upset about something. Looks can be deceiving as this was not the case. Tim and I have known each other since pre-school and have butted heads a million times over the years. But when we butt heads, we do it in a comical way where its not serious. We get all huff-n-puff and argue with each other but it's more entertainment for us than actually arguing. I think maybe we've actually argued less than the number of fingers on our hand (figuring you have all your fingers). I decided to include it just as a fun glimpse at a side of my friendships that no one really gets to see. As for Potbelly, it's a nice place to eat. I would place it in the same class as Panera or Noodles and Company. An upscale subway, if you want to think of it like that. I've been wanting to go back as their menu does look appetizing and they have some sandwiches that are absolutely delicious looking. Funny enough, my sister and I almost came here for her birthday lunch but she ended up opting for Tequila's instead. Someday Potbelly, someday.

Love the deserts here... I have not gone here too many times, but definitely loved the desserts…read morewhen I did go!

The workers don't give you any personal space. the boutique worker was very invasive and…read moredisrespectful to me and my family. Do not eat here or shop here.