Little Augie's is a cute little hole in the wall serving up pizza and cocktails in cozy chic…read moreenvironment. They serve pizza with thin crust, medium crust, and thick crust--so whatever your preference, they have a pizza crust to suit. Their toppings are varied and they have a few specialty pizzas as well. We opted for a sausage and onion pizza on a medium crust. It was good with just enough crust to be chewy. We typically enjoy vegetarian pizzas but their veggie selection was a bit uninspired (onions, peppers, mushrooms, and olives). They did have a BBQ chicken pizza which sounded good though! They also have a selection of salads. I got their side salad which was crisp iceberg, carrots, and cheese. It was basic but super fresh with housemade thousand island. For my cocktail, I got the whiskey smash, which was tasty (though a bit light on the whiskey). Our server was friendly and the prices are reasonable.

I love The Works with a side salad! It's our go to and since this is the only place that delivers…read moreto Aviston, I wish I could give it a an extra star!

It's like drinking in a friend's basement, but drinking carefully crafted cocktails!…read more The mixologists were fun, inviting, and really made us feel at home. That coupled with the great drinks they are serving up make this such a fun place! The place is small, so be sure to make a reservation, you will be glad you did!

Drinks were good and fun atmosphere. We had a difficult time finding it which added to a fun…read moreexperience. The current set up was closing and change to open back up in February.

Beef medallions were excused Waiters were there for…read moreeverything we needed. Front room was quaint. Definitely a place for a return dinner

Such a great local staple! This place has such a cozy atmosphere it honestly feels like you're…read moredining in someone's home in the best way possible. The food is consistently fantastic, and the cocktails are always perfectly done. We've been back several times now and have never been disappointed. It's the perfect spot for a Friday night dinner, date night, or celebration with friends. And whatever you do, don't skip the French onion soup it's a must-order every time!

$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.

Tucked into a corner, this is a great eatery. Lovely choice of cocktails and other spirits. I had a…read morecaramel apple mule. Saw our couple of lavender lemon drop martinis and a bramble punch on our table. The truffle fries are a must try/devour as are the sprouts. I had a caesar salad for my main. The menu isn't terribly gluten friendly but sprouts, caesar, and a cocktail are a pretty elite combo. The inside is nice with lots of wood, glass, and textures. Our server was friendly and attentive.

Tried Brick and Bramble for the second time and yeah... they don't miss…read more Grabbed a quick to-go chicken & fries (you already know ‍). My waitress made sure I was straight with extra napkins without hesitation. Smooth vibes, good music, people just chilling, eating, and enjoying themselves. Simple, solid, consistent. I'll definitely be back.

Great place to stop in for a cocktail! NO, it's not JUST bourbon!!! My daughter and I shared a…read morePurple Daisy Minuet which was DELICIOUS. The bartender was knowledgeable and friendly. The atmosphere was lovely, dark and cozy. Have driven past a gazillion times, but hope to stop in again soon (maybe at the BEGINNING of the evening instead of at the END).

Very cool spot. Cozy, great selection of spirits, wonderful service. I can totally see it being a…read moreregular spot for many people, deservingly! Special recognition for the espresso martini, soooo fresh - and the High West campfire (get it in an old fashioned!!)

A must try. Perfectly assorted boards, lots of variety. Mood lighting, decor, and service.read more

Visited this spot multiple times while in town. There's street and lot space available. They have…read morean outside patio and two inside spaces, one a little more lax than the other chic place with a bar. I enjoy being served by the nice people of this establishment and have sat at the patio and the bar twice. The service is always good and the food is perfect for a stop right after work.

Had the Champagne Margarita and it was amazing. Chips and salsa were great as well. I enjoyed my…read moreBurrito Fajita and Amber provided great service.

Went again ordered shrimp fajitas, they were awesome! Instead of having just onions and peppers…read morethey had zucchini, yellow squash, tomatoes and shrimp! much better than just peppers and onions as other places do Service was excellent, drinks were great.

We had a pre dinner drink at Wheat Penny last night, and the experience was overall enjoyable. We…read morewould definitely come back. We walked in around 4:15pm, and found an open private booth which was cool. The entire space is classy and I'd like to sit in the leather chairs in the back room next time. The drinks were good- a Carajillo and special "love potion". The booth had the ability to control our music volume which we enjoyed. The only hiccup is the menu said to "hit the button in your booth to order", we couldn't find the button. After waiting quite a while our waitress hadn't come back, so I went to find her and put our drinks in. She explained the booths no longer have buttons. No big deal, but we should have been approached sooner for our drink order versus having to go find her. All in all we still enjoyed our experience and will return.

Such a neat speakeasy! The decor is gorgeous and there are lots of private booths for rent…read more Although half the space was rented for a private event, there was plenty of seats open. Service was also great with super friendly bartenders! The margarita was delicious & they even had Tajin for the rim! They also have an incredible bourbon selection and flights available.

A longtime local hangout, Turf is well laid-out, a comfortable place to drink and watch a game or…read moretwo. A private back room is ideal for small group events. The servers are ALWAYS 100% "on." The drink menu is extensive enough for just about anyone.

I'm not from around here but was in the area for a family function. Desperate afterwards for a…read moredrink, we landed here, at "Turf". I hear it's a known local bar and I mean, it seems to be a quality representation of the people and the area. For better and worse! Hear me out. It seems to be an older building that's been kitted out to be a bar/restaurant. The entryway has good space, and the bathrooms were off to the right. To the left and up the stairs is the main bar. I like it - kinda dim, exposed brick, wood bar, some games, some high tops some 4 and 6 tops. The people working at the bar were great. Some kids (meaning they looked young) and some who know the drill. This kid waited on me. He was real nice but can't make an Old Fashioned all that well. They have a drink menu, and I suggest you avoid it. I like to order an old-fashioned as a lithmis test (it was also on their menu). It was sour and awful and not made correctly. But hey. Look around. Get the vibe. It's beer and basic mixed drinks. I wanted wine, but again, not the place. I heard about these "snoot shooters", a local delicacy. I'm, uh, old. But hey I had to try one. It's this small hour glass shaped glass: there's "Ski" soda on the bottom, and jack Daniel's on the top. The jack was like 1/4 of a shot. I'm old enough I don't mix whisky with weird crap anymore, but I have to say, these are delicious! What a stupid good gimmick! The ski doesn't come out fast but the whole super-sweet soda chaser to crap whisky is a classic idea reinterpreted here. I here people, parties, Wedding parties, will show up and get a large order of these. And in fact that happened while we were there. This kinda gimmick, I approve. I'm surprised these don't exist anywhere else. Ok. Getting into the place, I smartened up and got a couplea beers. Stag. It's awesome! It has this woody-nuttiness to it. They don't have this back in Boston, but they ought! My friends had mules - said they were good. Another had some kinda blue vodka and ski - also amazing. It's kind of a dive bar, local color, restaurant steeped in tradition that is absolutely indicative of the area. If you are visiting or live here, this is a go-to spot.