I got a breakfast to go as they were still on lockdown over stupid Corona....i was impressed though…read morewith the cleanliness of the restaurant, and the people inside were very friendly...I got a bacon, egg, and cheese on wheat and it was made perfectly....thr American fries were cooked right and were tasty ..above average for breakfast in my opinion...Will return.

If you happen to be in Farmer City around lunch time or are driving by on I-74 and are looking for…read moresomething besides fast-food, give Imo's Restaurant a try. This is a decent mid-western home town restaurant with a nice full menu. I have eaten here three times over the past two years and was always happy with what I had. This is a place to have things like a hot roast beef sandwich smothered in gravy, or a meatloaf plate or a variety of sandwiches. They also feature a local "thing" that originated in Springfield and the surrounding area, called a Horseshoe. This is Texas Toast, with a meat selection (turkey, ham or hamburger) covered with a huge pile of fries and then drenched in cheese sauce. This thing is HUGE, so on your first try, order the smaller version, the Ponyshoe. I'm sure not everything they make is home made, but the daily specials probably are. When I had a meatloaf platter, it certainly was. On the latest visit, I had a breaded tenderloin sandwich that was well above average. It had one fourth inch thick meat, instead of just being a huge bread Frisbee. The chile was mid-range, typical midwestern style, but OK. They had a very nice beef, vegetable soup that one in our party had that was reported to be very good. Bottom line, it is a decent small town Midwestern restaurant. Certainly above average, with good service and a complete menu. From I-74, take Exit 159 and follow IL-54 into Farmer City. The restaurant is close, located at the junction of IL-54 and US-150.

Food is always good, reasonably priced, nice environment and help is friendly. Also has a variety…read moreof things to choose from.

Over the last 15 years or more I've been to this establishment maybe 4-5 times; each time I go, I…read moreremember why it's been years since my last visit and I tell myself it wasn't worth it to return when there are so many other options available. This place is incredibly expensive for what you get with regard to the food and the service (or essentially lack thereof). At this time, full simple sandwiches are $12-14 with no sides included (think typical ham and turkey with cheese, tomato, and lettuce with mayo on it that you can make at home), and soups are nearly $8 for a cup and $9 for a bowl. The sandwiches (and "Mexican" fare) have fresh ingredients, but are very mediocre and bland tasting given their simplicity--not remotely worth that price. The high pricing isn't to cover wait staff/cleaning staff or maintaining the facility itself. Orders are taken at the counter and you await to hear your name called to get your food yourself, then rid of all your waste yourself before leaving. The entire dining room was dirty with crumbs on all tables, chairs, and the floor. The trash was full, and the bathroom toilet and urinal both had unflushed waste in them. The place was not busy as it was later afternoon; there were plenty of staff available to keep an eye on the dining room to ensure, at the very least, that the tables and chairs were clean and the trash wasn't full. The building itself is old with a lot(!) of unfinished and inaccessible areas, basic/old tables with cheap "decor". So for over $52 today my spouse and I had two very basic sandwiches, two bowls of semi-warm soup, and two large drinks in a dirty basic dining room after ordering and retrieving the food ourselves. With that price, you'd think the place would be minutely updated and certainly should be cleaner, there would be wait staff, and the food would have much more flavor with much more to it. There are several other places in Monticello to get great tasting food with included sides, cleaner facilities and wait staff, all for less than the price of a basic sandwich that you get here. I love to support small businesses and the staff were certainly friendly so I feel a bit guilty for this review, but this needs to be said about this incredibly overhyped place. This time I won't forget why I infrequent this establishment and won't be back.

Hole in the wall BBQ place that also randomly sells dim sum and egg rolls, but honestly it works…read moreout perfectly for my husband to get BBQ and for me to order Asian. Food was delightful and the waitstaff was great.

Such a low key spot-but awesome!! Dumplings were delish, along with all the bbq dishes we tried…read moreplus the Mac and cheese.

Nice day for a drive! Our car club went out for a drive …read more Most people where having ice cream but we went for lunch. I had a grilled chicken sandwich and my husband had a cheese burger with fries. Both where very good. One of the best chicken sandwiches I have had. I added grilled onions Delicious

The treats are tasty. It's a little pricey. But what isn't these days? I would highly recommend…read moregiving it a shot!

We were VERY SURPRISED at the quality and taste of the food here!!!…read moreRestaurant itself is a little dated BUT..the food is great!! We had buffalo wings for an appetizer. Freshly cooked. Not too much sauce and the buffalo flavor is spot on!!! The ranch dressing for the wings is so good you have to eat the celery to finish the ranch!!! Country fried steak and gravy is off the chain! The gravy is good enough to eat by itself!!! The beef liver is tender and flavorful Chopped steak is a thin hand packed ground "steak" it's good but not great! Coconut pie will hurt you!!! Definitely recommend this place. Server was nice but not super helpful. Prices are VERY REASONABLE.

very slow service! Waitress entered wrong menu item when ordering special. waited 40 minutes left…read morewithout food

The Barbacoa sandwich has some of the most amazing flavors I've experienced with a sandwich like…read morethis. The meat was so tender, the onions /peppers were sweet, the sauce so good, and the bread was so soft and had a nice crisp on the outside. The meat was a little spicy but I really enjoyed it however just wanted to point that out for those who may be sensitive to a little heat. The Brussels sprouts had so much flavor. There was a sweet, vinegar, mustard flavor that together really brought out an amazing flavor. The staff were so nice and helped make some awesome recommendations. The ambiance was very welcoming and comfy feeling. The chai tea was some of the best. The chai was perfect it wasn't too spicy and wasn't too sweat like some can be. All around a great experience and I highly recommend this place.

Service was great and food was ok, a bit cold, but 50 dollars for two sandwiches and chips and soda…read moreis insane Meaning a patty melt and a fried chicken sandwich in a small town doesn't cost 50 dollars even with chips and dip and cokes

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.

The employee that made our food was rude and acted like it was an inconvenience to make our food…read more She then put hot chicken on a salad she seemed even more irritated when I asked about the gluten free options. They didn't make our sandwiches according to what we asked for. Very disappointing after a long drive

Nice place with amazing worker there's always enough room for people to come in and sit but you can…read morealso tell all there food is fresh and they will try to help you save as much money as possible

We stopped in at Martinelli's market for a great lunch while traveling through Champagne Illinois…read moretoday. Debbie ordered the Reuben and I had the Italian Sub. This place is incredible. Absolutely awesome pastries and breads and deli meats, and our sandwiches were amazing.

The little bites of focaccia as samples were a nice touch. It's a pretty cool market that has a lot…read moreof fun items to buy like coffee, pasta, bread, sauces, candy, etc. We got the motzo ball soup and salad. The matzo ball soup cup had dark meat chicken and didn't have a lot of flavor. It's also a very tiny cup. The garden salad was delicious and fresh, however. The side of coleslaw was also good. Maybe next time I'll try a sandwich or their focaccia pizza slices. Plenty of parking and lots of options for lunch.

Always enjoy their food and relaxed friendly atmosphere. Have eaten here many times and have not…read morebeen disappointed.

Nice place with fun ambiance great food. There is a good selection of sandwiches and beverages.read more