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.

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!

At my most recent visit, I did two things that I have never done at Moussalli's. First, I sat at…read moretable instead of the bar and second thing is that I did not order a steak. It was a special night, a group of foodie friends got together after not seeing each other for a while. It was a group of 11 and the accommodations and service couldn't have been better. Our server was extremely professional and didn't mind that it was 6 different checks. As our server was telling us the Daily Specials and the Catch of the Day, I immediately knew what I wanted. Whenever I hear, Pan Seared Sea Scallops or anything with Scallops, I'm sold. My scallops (4) were huge and the Risotto that they were served on was moist and flavorful. I also learned that they offer half bottles of wine and one of them is my favorite. I love, Quilt Cabernet Sauvignon. I'm probably going to wine hell because I paired it with my seafood instead of a white wine. Also, I want to give a shout out for their, Crab Stuffed Mushrooms. I've been known to stop by and have them and a Martini and call it a meal. When: February 19, 2026 Why: Meeting up with friends

$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!!)

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.

What a delightful spot! I went here for the first last weekend with a couple of friends on an…read moreuncharacteristically warm November evening. We sat on the patio and started with a bottle of wine and the bruschetta app. With so many meat & cheese options, we couldn't all agree on charcuterie to split, so we all ended up getting our own personal Pick 2 boards. I went with the red dragon mustard cheddar and cotswold with Genoa and peppered salames. The board is served with crackers, olives, dried fruit, a nuts, and dark chocolate and I ate every morsel! We also got the chocolate salame dessert which is a sliced chocolate roll with pistachios and was DELICIOUS. The seating outside was nice but a bit loud from street traffic. I didn't make my way inside, but am looking forward to checking it out next time. Service was pretty attentive considering we were outside and it was a pretty busy evening. I will definitely be back to explore more of this menu!!

Great place for quality food. The menu offers a wide variety for any taste. The food is fresh and…read morewell prepared. The portions are great. i got the Shrimp burrito and it's the size of a fat baby's leg. I have tried several different items and enjoyed them all. Service is excellent and the staff is very friendly. It can get quite busy at times. Quite an extensive margarita selection and they are all very tasty. They have a full bar. TVs at the bar with a variety of programs. I've seen quite a few larger parties and in the warmer weather they have outdoor seating. Definitely recommend this place. I go a couple of night a week when I am in town as it is a short walk from the hotel. Prices are good for the amount and quality of the food.

I have not been to a restaurant with bad service in quite some time and this was no exception…read more Service was great including recommendations on food and drinks. My wife ate the fish tacos and loved them. My son tried the cheesesteak tacos and loved them as well. I orders chicken fajitas and they were just ok Our server suggested the Spicy Mango Jalapeno Margarita and my wife loved it. She said she would come back for that alone. The feel and ambience are definitely nice. I would come back and just order fish tacos

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.

We were passing through and decided to stop in a local spot instead of a chain. We were hoping for…read morebreakfast all day, but they stop serving breakfast at 11. DH got the chicken and dumplings which was one of the specials. He had the option of a large bowl of dumplings or a smaller bowl with 2 sides and he chose the large bowl. These looked very good and homemade. He didn't leave any behind. I ordered the BLT (hold the lettuce) that came with chips. It had plenty of bacon, which was a plus, but could have used a bit more mayo -- of course, that's a personal preference. I had chocolate pie for dessert and it was delish! The slice was large enough to share. Staff was friendly and prompt. For lunch, the meal was a bit pricey, but what isn't nowadays?

recently became bonnie's cafe went there for breakfast to get my usual biscuits &. gravy were very…read morebland and very little meat in gravy they changed the recipe, now i have to find new resturant with good biscuits & gravy