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    Willie's Family Restaurant

    4.0 (52 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    a plate of pancakes with whipped cream and syrup
    Andrew G.

    Had such a great breakfast here with a larger group and truly loved the whole experience. Our server not only was super attentive with lots of coffee and water refills, but went above and beyond with my order. I should get to the order, and boy howdy was the breakfast good. I love the concept of the breakfast bowl and mine had house made corned beef and hash, with onions and peppers and swiss with eggs on top. I opted for a side of turtle pancakes, and when they came out, they were missing the turtle topping and the server kindly noticed and said "let me make sure to get those turtled up for you." Went back into the kitchen themselves and turtled up the pancakes. So kind and such a great topping. My 5 others in my party loved the food and the coffee as well. We end up eating at a lot of places together and this was as standout from great food and great service.

    The western breakfast bowl with ham, 2 eggs over easy.
    Shonda E.

    Wide open room that's very well kept and clean. Service was fantastic and the food was perfect! Will Definitely be back!

    All you can eat fish. Very dry. Not fresh. :/
    Natalie L.

    Last night, my husband and I wanted some all you can eat fish. We heard Willie's had it on Fridays. So we gave it a shot. The hush puppies 8/10 The tarter sauce 9/10 The fries 7.5/10 The fish 3/10 The fish was dry and it wasn't freshly fried. We were pretty disappointed. Service was great and the hostess was super friendly.

    Avocado Toast with Egg, Tomato and Bacon
    Bill H.

    What a wonderful Place - Service is always excellent. I've never had a Bad Meal here. This place does have a lot of history! Been around a LONG Time!

    Breakfast special
    Jim J.

    Stopped in here after an early morning dr appt at parkview on randalia. I had the breakfast special. 1/2 order biscuits and gravy, with a 1/2 order of potatoes and gravy. I had my eggs scrambled. Around 10 bucks including my coffee. Everything was good. Gravy was strongly peppered. Potatoes and biscuits were properly cooked. Wait staff service was EXCELLENT. Victoria was just the best!! If your looking for a good breakfast come give this place a try!!

    Biscuits and gravy

    Amazing food!! The service was quick and friendly - the biscuits and gravy was absolutely perfect. Would definitely come back to this home town spot.

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    Mark F.

    For a diner this five stars because of super friendly service clean atmosphere healthy servings know this is in a five-star restaurant experience of relaxation

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    Fantastic food. Quick, friendly service. Monica is the BEST! Love the atmosphere & big portions too!

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    Very friendly, cosy breakfast place. Genuine down home atmosphere. Good food, fast friendly service

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    Always such a pleasure. Workers are amazing, prices are just as good. Such a small cute place. Food is always so good.

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    The Pub At 1802

    The Pub At 1802

    4.1
    (136 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    From the moment we entered the front door, we were happy to be able to watch the bears packers game…read morein the playoffs. We ordered a little bit of everything. We started out with the pickle, Spears and the buffalo chicken dip. Everybody was pleased. My daughter or the wings, barbecue and mild. Very good. A lot of meat on the bone. My son had the mini chicken and waffle sliders. Very tender. A little bit on the small side. But very good. I had the beast burger, with goda cheese and an friend egg. Very very good. I also got the Sarahi ranch on the side. Not to mention everybody love the pub fries, and were in heaven with them.!!!! highly recommended for all families definitely will go back. Please note the meals were all fabulous, I forgot to take pictures ! Not to mention, we got the Oreo, cheesecake, and the strawberry cheesecake to go. Which was very good. Our server was extremely happy and good at her job!!! Never overwhelmed us and always was sure to check on us just at the right time! Very pleased and kudos to the staff in the management for doing such a wonderful job!!!

    I am a vegetarian, and it is often hard to find a place with good options for me. The Pub at 1802…read morehas several to choose from, and they are all delicious. My personal favorites are the cauliflower wings with fries, which have the same flavor and crispiness as buffalo wings, and the farmer's pizza. The prices are very reasonable, the restaurant is always clean, and the service is fast. This has become one of my favorite spots.

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    Laycoff's Tavern

    Laycoff's Tavern

    4.4
    (44 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Laycoff's Tavern (near Granite City/Target, North Clinton St) - iconic place with good pizza…read more Laycoff's is a fun little place to frequent. It doesn't seat a lot of people. So...you might have to wait for a table. Unfortunately there isn't space for a nice waiting area. So you might stand up in the small bar area while you wait. It's okay. Things move fast. Enjoy the people watching opportunity. The team here is very friendly and welcoming in an odd way. They really are glad to serve you. Lots of smiles and friendly smiles. They are efficiently-friendly. They all move and talk fast. They are hustling to serve - not avoid. They will take a moment to get to relate...but not much more than a moment. The service is very good! The Sullivan family is very nice as well. Laycoff's is known for sausage rolls and a community bar environment. My wife loves her sausage roll. Full of tasty cheese surrounded by a light, fluffy and soft dough. The American sausage blended in with the cheese nicely. The menu has a small number of specialty pizzas (only six) along with build-your-own option. The prices are pretty comparable to other bars. On this occasion I got a 16" Everything pizza for $20. A 16 inch pizza was a LOT of delicious pizza. The pizza crust is thin. It is thin enough that almost every bit has a slight crunch. However, it was also soft enough to satisfy the less than crunchy crowd. The crust doesn't have much distinct flavor or seasoning. Just a nice thin crust. The pizza sauce was also hard to distinguish. The pizza is so full of toppings and cheese that you really don't see the sauce. The sauce that was they are blended well with the American sausage base. Now the best part - the fresh toppings! Laycoff's uses the Pizza King approach by using finely chopped toppings. The base of the Everything pizza is a finely ground American sausage. The base of the pizza so completely covered with sausage on the Everything choice. The sausage doesn't have much spice or flair as it is American style instead of Italian. The pepperoni is very thin. The fresh and slightly crunchy onions and peppers are chopped into small pieces. Even the green and black olives seemed to be smaller. The whole pizza was coated in delicious tasting mozzarella cheese. As I mentioned the 16 inch pizza is a large pizza. Laycoff's cuts the pizza into large pieces as well. This pizza could easily feed 3-4 people. Cold Pizza Test - I always want to try the pizza the next morning, cold, and for breakfast. This pizza was outstanding cold and as a left over. The coldness causes the mozzarella cheese taste to really come forward. The saltiness of the olives gets bolder. The bed of sausage and cover of cheese really help keep the pizza moist. The crust stayed a bit soft with a slight crunch. Overall, I really liked the pizza. It wasn't outstanding. However, it was really good at a good value. Dinning at Laycoff's has a sense of memorabilia and nostalgia. Be patient and enjoy the environment.

    Don't go here if you arent a regular. It felt very much like you had to belong in order to receive…read moregood service. I felt disgusting eating there because everything was very dusty. All of the signage and decor had thick layers of dust. We also had an extremely long weight. I almost wish we would've just left.

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    Morgan's Tap & Grill

    Morgan's Tap & Grill

    4.7
    (61 reviews)
    7.5 mi

    I don't even know where to start because this was indeed A HIDDEN GEM. As a chef, I am real picky…read moreabout doors and literally everything tasted was chefs kiss. What I really admitted about this place is the owner walking around communicating with everyone and checking to see if everything was going ok!! She was really sweet. Also shoutout to our server Noah who was awesome and funny. Not only was he gents or he also recommended! For it to be a carpeted space, it was very clean on the inside and smelled really fresh. The smell of food hit me before I even got inside. The seats were comfortable and they even had bar searing as well as an event space room. The food really deserves its own review but I can't leave two . Everything I would get again no questions asked! My only suggestion would be maybe add a tad of seasoning to the wings but the smoke flavor and sauce was too tier! Easy 10/10 for me!

    If you're looking for a place that checks all the boxes, I can't recommend Morgan's Tap&Grill…read moreenough. The service is absolutely amazing -- attentive, friendly, and genuinely welcoming from the moment you walk in. You can tell the staff truly cares about the experience they're providing. The food is just as impressive. Everything we ordered was delicious, fresh, and clearly made with care. The environment is warm and cozy, making it the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a great meal. Honestly, no complaints at all. If you're thinking about trying it, do it -- anything you order won't disappoint.

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    The Abstract

    The Abstract

    4.5
    (32 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    We went at 5 pm on a weeknight and were the only guests outside of one other person. The service…read morewas wonderful. She made great recommendations and helped us decide based on our time constraints. She was attentive and gave us a lot of information about the food, live music, DJ and art for sale on all the walls. We weren't super hungry, so we tried the flatbread - sooo good. I will be back because the whole menu, including the drinks, sound wonderful. They offered zero spirit, GL and other substitutions if needed which is nice. The atmosphere has a moody, darker hang out vibe to it. I loved it and can't wait to bring some friends and family back! She recommended reservations on the weekends, especially on "First Fridays" as that's when they do events and an art crawl on Broadway when the weather is nice. We parked on the street in front of the building so I'm not sure if there is a parking lot. They do have outdoor seating as well in the front of the building. I remember when this location was a food co-op waaaaaaay back in the day. They did a great job transforming it into a relaxing bar and restaurant. We will go back and I highly recommend you check it out!

    Upon entrance, I was dazzled by the Abstract. I honestly wasn't prepared for an automatic sliding…read moredoor, and anyone who witnessed me coming in could clearly tell. But then you're presented with this shiny chandelier, illuminating this wide chamber, and hovering over a smooth, curved bar. The sides of this huge dining space are lined with dining tables, and walls lined with artwork, making the name quite appropriate. Subtle haloes of light dot the ceiling, and the color palette of the place (besides that big ol' chandelier) is dark, cool, and easy on the eyes. I took a seat at the main bar and was served within minutes. I enjoyed some light pop, rap, and classic rock tunes bumping in the background while I sipped on a delightful Smoked Apple Reserve. Every sip was a punch of sweetness, followed by an air of smokiness, and just a splash of herby aftertaste. It was however, not the kind of drink you could chug, so I sipped slowly throughout my meal. I'll have to come back for the appetizers, as I hear they're the star of the show, but neither the flatbreads nor the traditional bar-fare excited me. Thanks to Yelp though, I learned of the Blueberry and Brie Grilled Cheese, which I'd initially dismissed due to my dislike of Brie - the cheese and her portrayal of Captain Marvel, let's be honest. But I gave it a chance and ~woah~ it was something else. First of all, it's a perfectly cooked grilled cheese, with a flaky, crunchy exterior and addictingly cheesy inside, however I was ~taken aback~ by the flavor. I think I honestly had a Ratatouille moment, where that flavor of berry compote transported me to my childhood, chowing down on blueberry pancakes on Friday morning before school. At the same time, it doesn't dominate the flavor profile - it adds a subtle and satisfying sweetness to the creamy richness of the melted Brie, and it does it oh so well. The plentiful pieces of proscuitto provided some palatable protein, while also being a contrast in flavor and feel to the Berry and Brie. The fries were a little heavy on the straight potato flavor and not so much on seasoning and salt, but some garlic aioli did the trick there. The service was superb and the atmosphere was nothing like I've experienced in this city. I didn't expect to love this place as much as I did, but I can't wait to come back to try more apps, drinks, and return to that beautiful blueberry and brie...

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