Abe's Hideout

The first thing the waitress did was bring a bowl with cold water for my dog. The service was…read moreexcellent, the pulled pork nachos were excellent, the strawberry blonde ale was very good. Highly recommend this place

After attending a conference in Springfield, I decided to treat myself to a solo dinner at Obed &…read moreIsaac's. Having previously visited the Peoria location, I was looking forward to a similarly enjoyable experience. Unfortunately, this visit fell short of my expectations. I started with the buffalo cauliflower bites, and they were easily the highlight of my meal! They were absolutely delicious and honestly the one thing I truly enjoyed during my visit. Unfortunately, things went downhill with my entrée. I ordered the salmon, and to say I was disappointed would be an understatement. The taste and texture were incredibly off-putting, almost as though I wasn't eating real salmon. It simply didn't taste right, and I couldn't enjoy it. What made the experience even more frustrating was the lack of attentive service. My server never returned to check on my meal or ask how everything was going. By the time they came back, it was only to offer me the check and a to-go container. I didn't even have an opportunity to express my disappointment with the salmon or give the restaurant a chance to address the issue. The ambiance also didn't quite measure up to what I remembered from the Peoria location, which I found much more enjoyable. Overall, the buffalo cauliflower bites were a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing dinner. Between the unpleasant entrée, inattentive service, and underwhelming atmosphere, I can't say I'd be eager to return to this location. Hopefully, my experience was an exception rather than the norm.

Bar area

My pinky next to a stuffed date.

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Outside space

Lulu's Diner

4.4(198 reviews)

2.3 mi

Another wonderful family diner. The french toast I had was better than typical. I just wished they…read moreserved it with real butter instead of "butter spread." I am picky about that. Eggs were cooked well and the bacon was perfectly crisp for my taste. My wife had Bacon and eggs with VERY dry hashbrowns. A little disappointed with that. But ... Eggs and bacon were well cooked. Good service. Kept our coffee filled. Well done! We both like hometown, family roadside diners, and this place did not disappoint!

Wow if you want to experience a true American diner and have some delicious food, this is your…read moreplace. The prices are incredible and the food is outstanding! It is located just steps from Lincoln's house.

Lulus Diner

French toast with bacon & scrambled eggs.

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Rancho Chico

4.4(53 reviews)

0.6 mi

Food was 5 stars. Service was 5 stars…read more Atmosphere 5 stars Leo our waiter 5 stars I ordered chicken fajita and husband ordered Al pastor, and it was fantastic. Food was hot and delicious, Leo our waiter, was fast & attentive, we look forward to eating here again.

Unbelievable service and food! My husband and I came in for…read morebreakfast today, and I cannot say enough good things about our experience. I was looking for something with beans and originally ordered the breakfast huarache, mistakenly assuming it was a burrito. I prefer flour tortillas over corn, which started a whole conversation about how the dish is prepared. First, our waiter went to the kitchen to check on modifications, then a second waiter kindly came over to explain the traditional preparation, and finally, the chef himself came out to help! He explained that a huarache is open-faced, not a burrito, but immediately offered a perfect solution: he could custom-make their breakfast burrito using pinto beans as the protein for me instead. When the chef brought it out, it was HUGE. He took the time to explain exactly how he made it and told me to just ask for him or request the modification next time. Not only was the service incredibly attentive, but the burrito was easily the best I've ever had. It's 9 hours later and I am still full from eating just half of it! The food is amazing, the restaurant is clean, and it's clear this team truly cares about their customers. We will definitely be back!

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Maldaner's Restaurant

4.0(213 reviews)

2.6 mi

Loved the ambiance. Good food, great service. Excellent wine list. Easy to get to if staying…read moredowntown.

Simply the very best of the best. 30 something years of going. It never disappoints. Michael is…read morestill simp,y the best

Love the atmosphere!

6 Ounce Filet of Beef

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Large Plate

Krekel's Custard & Hamburgers

3.8(109 reviews)

2.9 mi

Review Visit: September 27th, 2016…read more I have been to many ice cream shacks/burger and let me tell you... This may have been one of the best burgers I have ever had. It easily places Top 5 for me. Maybe even Top 3! I grabbed a simple burger with the usual toppings and it was amazing. They are thin patties a la Steak N Shake, but they taste 100x better. For $2 for a simple burger... you really can do no better. I grabbed a small strawberry ice cream and that was pretty great, too! But why not a perfect 5? Well, the cashier was great at taking the order, but the professionalism of the staff behind the counter was a bit immature. Maybe I am just getting old.... They also have quite a few Decatur locations, one in Pawnee, and one in Mt. Zion you can also visit, if you are never in Springfield, IL.

They need to improve on everything. It's the dirtiest and most expensive Krekel's locations out of…read moreall of them. Place needs dipped in a vat of sanitizer and a paint job. The owner is obviously checked out because the place is a wreck and disgusting. Can't afford even to paint the picnic tables I guess. Food isn't great either and takes forever. Used to have a manager who worked here for years and the food was better. Since he has left and the owner is there, place is a mess. Burgers aren't the same anymore and again paying way more than any other location by far and their rent is no way more than other locations like in Forsyth! Btw, Forsyth is the best location for all aspects- clean, food is always good and the staff is amazing! Worst Krekel's out of all of them.

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Cafe Moxo

4.4(370 reviews)

4.2 mi

Always consistently good food & service. First time coming…read moresince they opened in this location. Nice place with lots of seating. Employees are tentative even with it being where you stand in line to order. They bring your food to you. Option to order at the table as well. If you haven't been go! :)

It's been a while since I last had Cafe Moxo. Probably a few years prior to the unfortunate fire…read morethat caused them to shift to a new location. However, I came back to Springfield for a visit and gave them a try - and it was absolutely worth the wait. I had their Fall Over soup -- chicken stock, homemade sausage, sweet potato and pear. Even my 3-year-old said it was one of her favorite soups she's ever had! I also tried the Aloha sandwich - toasted pretzel roll, Korean BBQ pulled pork, pineapple chutney, mixed greens, and tomatoes. Both of these sweet and savory dishes were incredible, and I'll likely stop by for lunch again before we head home next week. Aside from the food, this new location has much more space and brings a new energy with it. Many of us have nostalgia for the former location, but I like this one as well. I definitely recommend you to check it out!

Interior of cafe

Chicken pot pie

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State Capital. Restaurant is located in the middle of Downtown!

Charlie Parkers

4.1(467 reviews)

3.0 mi

What looks to be a plain old Quonset hut is disguising a really cool little diner. We were greeted…read moreand sat immediately, which was surprising for a Saturday morning. There were only a couple of empty tables in there, but that changed quickly and within 5 minutes there was a wait of 20-30 mins. Our server "TT" took our orders right away and the entire time we were there no one's beverage got even close to empty. Considering how many tables she had, the amount of attention she dedicated to us was impressive. The food was great! Biscuits and gravy, hash browns and bacon were yummy as were the waffles. For 4 adults the tab came to $52 with drinks, before tip. Not a bad value especially since 3 of us took half of our food to go because the portions are so large. We will be back next time we're in town!

At a time when the concept of "value" is flying away at warp speed, this lovely relic is going the…read moreother direction in the absolute BEST way! We stopped in on a day's drive from Kansas City to Chicago, due to the quantity and quality of reviews all over the internets, very much including Yelp! We were hungry and in need of some energy for lunch, and Charlie Parker's delivered on both! The place looks like a small military airplane hangar, but don't be fooled: inside is some of the best greasy spoon food you could wish for in the Midwest! The dining room is bright, tight, and fun, decorated to the inch by fun, colorful and humorous memorabilia! We ordered, and were served just a few quick minutes later. Each platter (correct word!) was stuffed with awesome, tasty food! Amongst the four of us, we had some sweet and some savory options, and we all tried each others! We all agreed - the food was delicious! When the bill came and printed at the bottom was a number less than $100, less than $50, I almost lost my mind! We were STUFFED to the gills with awesome diner fare, and our bill was barely $40! How did this happen? I pray this place is somehow eeking out a profit, as I seriously can't remember getting so much awesome food for so little cost in a sit-down restaurant. If it IS making money, then MAJOR kudos to the owner - this business model should be copied throughout the land. Food = 4/5 Facility = 4/5 Service = 4/5 Ambiance = 4/5 Value = 6/5

They working hard!!!

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Fun decor.

King Pin Diner

4.8(4 reviews)

3.9 mi

WAITRESS WAS ON IT..Great customer service!…read more Great place to get a an inexpensive meal...after a fun day of bowling!

The staff was great. Food , we had the Chicken special it was excellent. Great diner we will be…read moreback.

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3rd Shift Kitchen

3.3(9 reviews)

2.7 mi

Good spot for lunch, with outstanding drink options from Floyd's. This restaurant had the best…read morehorseshoe I've had in Springfield since e Wayne's Red Coach.

This was our first time here since they released the updated menu and everything was delicious. The…read moreprices are a little higher than most places in town (~$15-22 for most entrees) but the portions and taste make it well worth the money. We find it hard to find places with a mix of vegan/non vegan options where both are tasty but 3rd shift hit the spot on both. The popcorn chicken meal reminded me of KFC, but in a good, more upscale way that I was more than satisfied with and left me plenty of leftovers. Garlic bread came fresh out the oven and the burger tasted flame grilled with some good shoestring well salted fries. The staff were all very cheery and helpful and the bar itself was lively. Definitely will be going back.

The window that you order

Popcorn chicken basket

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C L.

8 years ago

One of my favorite spots. They're very good with large groups. Everything I've tried has been great. Drinks menu is very good and they have a good selection. Service was very good. read more

Keri A.

11 years ago

Good food, good service. Stopped in briefly while passing through and enjoyed our burgers.

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