Maybe we ordered the wrong things but we were pretty disappointed with this lunch stop…read more The interior is cute enough with the vault on display in the center of the room. Service was initially slow, our server was gabbing with another table for a while. But once she realized we were her table, things picked up. Ordered the chicken salad sandwich. It's that industrial chicken salad with only celery and the meat is pulverized into a paste. Very bland. The potato salad is reportedly homemade, but also very smooth and strong mustard flavor. Not great. The turkey bacon melt was a bit better. The grilled sourdough bread on both sandwiches was really good. And the pasta salad had a nice vinegar tang. It was actually really good. We found free parking about a block off the circle. Fairly quick in and out as we were driving through, so that was a plus.

The Vault Cafe on the Square is located in an older bank and has quite a charming ambiance…read more The service is friendly and the menu, though limited, is still good. All on all, a good place to hit up.

Best Lox & bagels in Cobden…read more This is my best acerbic statement on the choices locally have been extremely limited, but the iron whisk really does an amazing breakfast, I miss Tom's Mary's inherent is excellent, but if you want breakfast, the iron whisk is the best

This was a to go order, but had just the right combination of sweet and savory! Excellent, and I'd…read morelove to visit again!!

My husband and I stopped at Faye on the way through to the Giant City / Makanda area…read more We were welcomed upon entering, but didn't order immediately. We took a look at the photo display set up in the front. We ordered at the counter and I asked for advice. The staff member offered helpful input. I ordered the healthiest most delicious porridge. My husband ordered the avocado toast with bacon and an egg. He really enjoyed the chili crunch oil. We ordered a cardamom latte with cold foam and a salted caramel. We added on a biscuit with bourbon butter to go! The arrangement of the floor was spacious. The bathrooms were family and seemed sufficient for wheelchair users.

I love a good soup and sandwich cafe and I think Faye has the whole package: chic, farmhouse…read moredecor, bright, airy dining space, a small market of curated kitchen goods and, of course, delicious food! I got a you-pick-two with red pepper soup and a strawberry salad. While I was deciding, my eyes wandered over to the baked goods (this is absolutely a trend with me) and I saw a peanut butter pretzel cookie....whaaaaat? No way this wasn't going in my belly! Then I glanced over to the drink case and I saw....Topo Chico! In Murphysville, IL?!? This place stands out for curating the best in a small town. Now I'm really excited for my lunch! And it did not disappoint. The red pepper soup was roasty and hearty, definitely a good choice for this chilly weather. And the strawberry salad was fresh and refreshing. Does that make sense? The ingredients were so fresh and crisp - sweet strawberries in January I'd no small feat! - but it was light and hit the perfect note as an accompaniment to the red pepper soup. And that cookie? Do I even need to tell you how delicious it was? I didn't even offer my friend a bite. I ate the whole thing and I'm not ashamed. So good! A delicious lunch and nice respite in a small Illinois town. Worth going out of your way, for sure!

The ambiance of the cafe was nice not overly decorated…read more Service was fair. I ordered a Classic Mini breakfast which I thought was 2 eggs, 1 bacon , and a slice of toast. The instructions was to have the eggs over medium no white to be runny, and lightly toasted white bread. I received 2 eggs over easy which the whites were runny and the toast was not lightly toasted. I did not send it back because it would have taken longer than the amount of time I already had waited. I believe there are 10 tables in the cafe and a counter for at least four people to seat. There were two servers and I could see one grill person. I am on a fixed income now and I thought since the menu stated $4.25 for my breakfast I would probably pay $5.00 with taxes. It was not the case. This is my fourth time visiting the cafe. I'm going to possibly try the lunch and see how it goes. So far I haven't really had a great experience. I'm just stating my opinion. Go check this cafe out during the hours of 5:30am- 1:30pm and see what you think.

This place is awesome. Great staff, great food, and the atmosphere is very quaint. It is just what…read moreNew Athens needs.

Stopped in for a delicious breakfast skillet while visiting the area. My companion had pancakes the…read moresize of his head. The restaurant was laid back and inviting with local artists showcasing art for sale on the walls. There was a long, but fast moving line and the staff was running like the marathoners they are. Fast, friendly service!

We visit so often and yet I haven't updated my review in a long time! I snapped a pic of my fav…read morebrunch dish today. I almost always get the breakfast burrito with no sour cream and extra salsa... It's delicious! It comes with their famous ranch potatoes and fruit. My husband gets it the way it comes and adds a side of sourdough toast... but he also changes things up trying new things on the menu all of the time. Their lunch is also great. You can't beat the service! Your entire group needs to be there to be seated. Parking around back. Food comes out quick and hot. Be sure to check them out!

Great food and great service! Excellent waitresses! Our favorite place to eat! Fast friendly…read moreservice!

Good fast service and a fair price Had the B & G and a…read morecinnamon roll waffle they both are pretty good

Everything on the buffet is very delicious. They replenish the buffet quite often, and sometimes…read morehave different choices. The servers are very attentive and refills drinks often. The restaurant is very clean and well maintained. We like coming here because of the variety! Fried chicken, Catfish, salads, fried mushrooms.... everything you'd want!

I was enamored by the existence of a smorgasbord after taking the scenic route and ending up in…read moreChester. After running around to all the Popeye statues we worked up an appetite, so we were ready to eat! The food was nothing to write home about, but it was tasty, home-style food. The meatloaf was a highlight for us. The only bad thing was the cornbread muffins were awfully stale. Our server was super sweet and bubbly. The place definitely looks like it hasn't been updated since the 90's, but I think it adds to the charm.

We both had the breakfast buffet, and were pleased with everything…read more Our server was friendly and attentive, very efficient. The decor is pretty basic, but the restaurant is clean and well taken care of. It's quite a drive for us, but I know we'll return to check out the menu. Their menus reflect CC and cash prices, which are about 4% cheaper.

Mimi's is a staple for breakfast in Ste. Genevieve. Don't sleep on their lunch and dinner though…read more Food is always fresh and I can't say enough about the service. The ladies and gentlemen that work here are great. I've met the owner more times than I can count and they're always pleasant. The place is always clean and they're continuously checking on you and making sure things are going well. This was a go to spot for my co workers and I when I worked in town. Speaking of it now makes me want to make the drive over just to eat. 100% recommend this place!!!!!

Amazing place for breakfast, one of the best if not the best breakfast spot in Southern Illinois…read more Service is fantastic, this is a family owned business and the family feel they extend to the customers in incredible. The owners are out among the customers, waiting tables, taking orders are just chatting. This has that small town hole in the wall restaurant feel which to me is amazing.

It's a scientific fact that grilled cheese sandwiches from small town diners taste better. Our…read morefamily stopped in on our way through town, seeking a lunch break en route to our destination. Cindy B's is everything you want a hometown cafe to be--welcoming, charming, friendly staff with good senses of humor, and absolutely delicious. The beef veggie soup and grilled cheese was spot on. My family members all enjoyed their food, as well, and then our lovely hosts brought us a slice of coconut pie and pineapple upside down cake, just for stopping through. Diner pie...oh my. We'll need to make sure we make more trips through town, just to stop at Cindy b's!

Great experience all around- food, service and priced extremely well. Home style cookingread more

If you are looking for an old school place where the locals eat, this is your stop. I wish I could…read moreremember the woman's name who seemed to be a one-woman show. We can't be sure she wasn't cooking in the back, as well as answering the phone, seating patrons, taking orders, and handing out the meals to go. Our food was excellent-we both chose the Reuben with fries. It was a reasonable price and portion. We added slices of pie as well-yum! The conversations amongst our lone server and the other diners made me smile. Great first stop on our girls weekend!