Ate here for the first time a couple weeks back. It was pretty good - I didn't have the BBQ they are probably known for but I had the horseshoe. As expected, it was huge. Unfortunately they don't give you any options on the horseshoe like other places do. Still, it was very good. Lots of fries and cheese! Plenty of parking outside. Some newbies may be fooled that the Cafe is actually in an old house! Be sure to watch for the Wooden Tie Cafe sign so you don't pass it up in Pierron. There are apparently two entrances: one in the front porch part and in the back. I'll be back to try their BBQ read more

The Wooden Tie Cafe - horseshoe - Cafes Near Me - Pierron, Illinois

Had dinner here with my husband and we loved it! I had the pulled pork with two side and my husband had a burger. They also have a great little bar that made a mean old fashioned!! Mary, one of the owners stopped by our table to chat and answer our questions about the property. We interacted with a couple of different servers and they were all great. Stop by for some great food and drinks if you're in the area!! We're looking forward to a return visit!! read more

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just now New What an incredible restaurant. Very friendly staff and owners. The food looks incredible and taste great. I was recommended to try the loaded baked potato with brisket that was amazing. The portions are huge, I seen the horseshoe and the nachos come out of the kitchen and they looked so yummy and such huge portions. I will come back to try the horseshoe. Highly recommend!!! read more

The food and service is Amazing. Everything, I have had was top shelf. The loaded bake potato is my go to.

Off the beaten path but well with the 3 mini off the highway. Great brisket and pork. Killer sauces. Fast friendly service! Hit all the marks!! read more

I will definitely be going back soon. The quality food with reasonably priced, carryouts available, and large portions. The service of the waitress staff was excellent. A great family friendly atmosphere with a home like feel. read more

Service was very attentive. She wasn't well versed in our bourbon options but the owner came over to show us what our options were. The food arrived promptly and was very good. My Mac and Cheese was outstanding and the best I've ever had. Both sandwiches were well balanced in flavor and no extra sauce was necessary. We splurged on the bread pudding and it didn't disappoint. The drizzle on top was unnecessary sweetness. They could skip that. We did enjoy the toffee topping which was plenty sweet and gave the pudding a nice crunch. read more

Came on our first visit. Opted for smoked wings as our appetizer. We had a hard time between picking between two kinds so they gave us half and half. Salt and pepper and Hot. I have to rate these pretty high. Smokey and quite yummy. We had planned on getting the brisket platter and ribs. Waitress told us about a special. New York strip pan seared in cast iron and two sides. Yummy guys, yummy. Get there early as this jewel filled up lighting quick. read more

So delicious! Impressive bourbon selection. Best old-fashioned. Excellent service. They are closed on Mondays, which I understand Gorgeous woodwork. Haven't sat on front porch yet. read more

If you like bbq this hidden gem is a must experience. Wonderful drink selection and everything from chicken or turkey to the ribs and pork have been nothing but spectacular. Service is always great but they do get busy in this little joint. Quaint and cozy atmosphere for sure. read more

Great food, excellent service & tasty cocktails. We love "The Tie!" The Barbecue is delightful ... Every choice is the right choice, so just go already read more

A friendly service, good drinks, and delicious food. All the meat is smoked on site and I have not found an item that I do not like. The staff is attentive and recognize me and remember my drink even though I only go once every couple months. read more

Little hole in the wall like but stand alone site great apps I get full off of alone great entree's but don't go for the wings their only smoked no flavors like hot or teriyaki drinks are decently priced and strong read more

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We love this place and are so happy we found it this pAst year! The staff is all very welcoming and the food is very good! It is a very small establishment so we opt to have a drink at the bar and order carry out either before or after their rush. Their drinks are just as good as the food! Wooden Tie is affordable and a nice addition to the area! read more

I have been three times it has been amazing each time. Beef Brisket, smoked turkey, chicken wings, bread pudding, and cheese cake all very good. I eat out a lot (all over the Us) and I NEVER eat every morsel on my plate, here my plate has been empty every time OR I have been so full, I have a meal for the next day. The food, the service, the owners, it is the best in the area..... Highly recommend to all locals, it would be worth drive even for the "city folk" in St. Louis to come try and visit Pierron, Illinois. I am one who NEVER does Yelp reviews - Very, very, very good!!!!! read more

Wooden tie is a new cafe open in pierron Illinois. It sits right on Main Street. Completely re-done and beautiful. Service is excellent, prices are great and food is absolutely wonderful! Great atmosphere and large selection of food and drinks. Stop in and give it a try. read more

When you drive up the place literally looks like a residence. It is a house that they have made into a cafe. Super cute and they have an upstairs area as well so they may look small but they can accommodate. Reservations are not required but if you have a big group I would really suggest calling ahead. For an appetizer we did the pork rinds. They had a bbq sauce spice sprinkled on them and they were still crackling when they came to the table. Mmmm I had to ask for silverware so I could get a napkin. If you want a straw you have to ask for those too. - the waitress seemed out of sorts just a bit. The server that brought up the food and tea carafe was super friendly and seemed more attentive. When the food came up it looked amazing. But no BBQ sauce. I had to ask for that too. They just didn't seem intuitive about customer needs as much as I would expect. I had the brisket, Mac and cheese, and pickled beets. No complaints on the food. Holy cow! Way better than I could have expected -- way worth going off the beaten path for. The brisket was cooked to perfection. The smoky flavor was very good and super flavorful. The Mac and cheese was definitely made from scratch with a rou and was super creamy. The pickled beets had a great clove flavor in with the pickling flavor. My husband had the special for the night which was a pork tenderloin wrapped in a pork belly. Along with baked beans and mixed veggies. The pork was very flavorful and the pork belly had a great crunch to it. The beans had lots of meat in them and very tasty. The veggies were grilled and had a nice smoky flavor to them. I will definitely go back and tell a lot of people that If they want BBQ this is a place to go and worth the off the beaten path drive. All I have to say is WOW :). read more

Wow! This place is so out of the way but soooo amazing. Wings were better than Joe Bucks in downtown St. Louis (back in the day). Sandwiches were incredible. I recommend the Turkey Tie or the Piggy Tie. Amazing flavor and prepared perfectly. Wait staff was professional and prompt. We will definitely be back to this hidden gem. read more

The Wooden Tie Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Pierron, Illinois

This is one of my family's favorite places to grab dinner. The food and service are always excellent!!

Excellent food, done in an old house. I had the smoked wings and a salad. The wings were juicy with a light smoked flavor. The salad was fresh and large for a half salad. The husband had some brisket- it was good and flavorful. Definitely worth the jump off I70 for wonderful food. read more

Not worth the money but if you're stuck in this small town it's better than gas station snacks lol

The wings are some of the best that you can get in this area. Layout inside is a little confusing, but homey. I'll definitely be back!

I has heard a lot of hype around this place and man does it ever live up to it. Centered in a tiny town it is an old house converted to a restaurant that has an awesome rustic appeal. Feels like you are sitting down to dine in someones family dining room. The staff was very friendly and the food service was prompt. I got a 1/2 rack of ribs, potato salad with baked beans. The entree was $15, I'm serious.. 15 bucks!!! The flavor was out of this world! My wife went for a burger and homemade chips and we a soda and a tea. Our total bill with a tip was 30 bucks. This place met every expectation I had. Atmosphere, service, flavor, and price. Highly recommend!! read more

Small home town bbq joint that is great every time. Loaded brisket baked potatoes are HUGE. The smoked salt and pepper wings are the best around. Definitely leave room for desert because the bread pudding is made from glazed doughnuts and it's better then my grandmother's. read more

I've had BBQ from some some of the top restaurants in the country. This place ranks among my favorites. Very unique sandwiches and sauces. I've never had a bad experience. read more

This is about their to go service which is terrible. I ordered a sandwich for my husband asked them to hold the lettuce and the tomato, they did not. I asked for extra sour cream with my baked potato they sent me a 1 ounce package of sour cream for what was a 14 ounce baked potato and two butter chips which was less than a tablespoon of butter for a huge baked potato. I asked for extra sour cream I did not get it. I didn't need the butter because I have butter at home but I didn't have any sour cream which is why I asked for it. I had the macaroni and cheese as my other side and it was the worst macaroni and cheese I have ever tasted in my life. I can't believe people eat it and live; it had zero flavor. I see now why they have it as a kids meal because the kids are too young to bitch about how fucking terrible it is. Maybe they don't know the difference. You guys really really really need to step up your take-out game. There's no excuse for macaroni and cheese that horrible, even the Kraft Velveeta shells and cheese out of the box would have been LIGHT YEARS better!! Whomever is making the macaroni and cheese has absolutely no idea how to make macaroni and cheese. It was literally the worst macaroni and cheese I've ever tasted in my life; it sucked!!!! The pulled pork was as good as always, other than they forgot the sauce, nothing new there either. You guys need to get it together. read more

Great food and service. Fast and friendly! We had their pretzel sticks that were great, wings, Blt and brisket sandwich. All very good! Only a mile or so off the highway so it was a great detour for lunch! read more

If your looking for a great meal then this is the place. They have large portions at reasonable prices. The food is great! The smoked brisket with Alabama white sauce melts in your mouth. Also the bread pudding is amazing The staff works hard at providing a great dining experience. They have an extensive line of bourbon and the owners are very knowledgeable on their bourbon offerings. I would very highly recommend the wooden tie for your next dining experience. read more

We stopped in for a late lunch on our way from Indianapolis to St. Louis, having found it on Google Maps/restaurant search. It's a little off the beaten path, but well worth the few minutes of extra driving. It's in an old house - the door stuck, and we thought it was closed. Thankfully, the proprietor heard us and came after us! We both opted for the special, pulled brisket with cheese on a pretzel bun, and their baked beans. All homemade, and all delicious! We couldn't finish it all, so we took the rest with us. Even the leftovers were outstanding! Pricing is extremely reasonable (read: low), and the menu has a variety of appetizers, sandwiches, and entrees to choose from. If we lived closer, I'd be a regular customer. We're planning to stop for lunch on our way home tomorrow! The residents of Pierron are lucky to have this high-caliber restaurant in their town. read more

My boyfriend's brother in law is a chef at the Wooden Tie so we've been meaning to visit for quite some time. We finally made it out there this past Saturday night and let me tell you, it was PACKED! (For good reason!) Thankfully we made a reservation for 6:30 so we were good to go. The parking lot was definitely packed but we were lucky enough to grab a spot at the front! I would suggest coming early or making a reservation! :) The Wooden Tie Cafe is situated inside what appears to be a regular home but once inside, you'll be surprised to find restaurant seating and a bar! It is a really cool spot and the home has so much character. We were seated a little after 6:30, our reservation time, and given a table upstairs. It does seem a little odd if you are seated upstairs as you feel you may be forgotten being so far away from everyone but that wasn't the case at all. Our waiter, a young gentleman, was fantastic. He refilled our drinks promptly, checked on us often, asked about our food, and was knowledgeable about the menu! Ok now for the good stuff, the FOOD! We had a table of 4 adults and 1 child so between all of us we had the nachos with chicken, turkey dinner, ribs dinner, brisket dinner, cranberry walnut salad, and chicken nuggets. The nachos were LEGIT. I probably could have eaten the whole plate myself but thankfully other people were munching on them and I didn't. They had chicken, cheese, bbq sauce, beans...seriously SO good. The turkey was by far my favorite meat; the flavor is incredible and it was cooked perfectly. I didn't try the ribs but my boyfriend and his mom liked them (though I think the dry rub has a little kick so beware!) and the brisket was also awesome. It was juicy and had a really great flavor, as well. My salad was also fantastic and I got some smoked turkey on top which really sealed the deal. Of course, I stole some of my boyfriend's mac and cheese and that was delicious as well! Last but not least, the sauces are GREAT. Alabama white bbq is my guilty pleasure so maybe I'm biased but holy cow is it good! The regular bbq sauce was just as good and though I didn't try any others, I'd imagine they were all killer. All in all, awesome experience and totally worth a short drive out to Pierron. It's a hidden gem! read more

This our first trip to the Wooden Tie. Very cool place. The bbq smoked pull pork sandwich, and pork chop dinner was great. Dry rub with multiple sauce options. Can't wait to go again. read more

The smoked salmon lent special is delicious! Highly recommended. The smoked wings were great also!!

Dropped in on a Wed evening about 6:00. It was very busy, but since it was just the wife and I, were seated quickly. I ordered the brisket platter with baked beans and pasta salad. She had the brisket Philly (nightly special) and mixed vegetables. We waited a little longer than usual, but still only about 20 minutes or so before the food arrived. We were both happy with the service, serving size and of course, the flavor! I capped mine off with a glass of Blantons Bourbon (it was my birthday, woo hoo), and of course got my pic wearing the wooden tie. But why "wooden-tie"?? (Sorry )... Will absolutely repeat, you should too. read more

Stopped in after spending the weekend working on our boat. This is the best kept secret in pursuit of a weekend at the lake. The pork and brisket were wonderful next to the wood stove. Ambiance relaxing. We will be back. read more

Great place. Friendly staff, clean and homey atmosphere. The food is very good. Generous portions. Will be back and bring family and friends. read more

If you haven't eaten here you need too... it truly is a hidden gem. It's kinda out of the way, but known to locals. If I could give it 4.5 stars I would. It's in an unassuming building, a house converted to a restaurant. If you didn't know to look for it, you'd miss it. Atmosphere is casual, like eating at a close family members house. Staff is very friendly. Food is amazing. We had the smoked wings plain with no sauce, daughter has food allergies. Wing's skin was crisp, meat was moist, and had a good not overpowering smoke flavor. The squash soup was smooth and creamy. Tasted like fall. The oxtail chili was sweet and had a good spice to it. The smoked turkey wasn't dry and the smoked brisket had a good rub and was tender. The baked beans are are good, the cole slaw is vinegar based and could have been a little bit more tangy, and the homemade pickled beets are very good. They also gave 4 bbq sauces; a Carolina mustard, an Asian, a sweet KC, a white bbq sauce. I don't care for sweet, but they were all really good. They give you enough meat that you can sample each sauce. We will be back. read more

You are missing out if you have not eaten here. This was our first time eating here and it will NOT be our last. Turkey is moist and great flavor. My husband had the brisket and it was amazing also moist, tender and great flavor. read more

Great food and fun environment. The brisket was delicious! We'll definitely be back. I'd recommend calling ahead if you have a big party for reservations. read more

Excellent food, fresh margaritas! Love the smoked chicken sandwich (The Bob), pulled pork nachos, and BBQ salad. The cheese sauce on the horse shoe should be bottled and sold to the masses, so good! read more

Weary from travel, we found this gem through Yelp and were absolutely delighted. The staff (and the owners) are friendly and helpful. The place is clean and interesting. And the food is fantastic. We'll definitely return if we have the chance! read more