My wife is Korean, so when she suddenly got a strong craving for Korean food during our family…read morevisit to Edwardsville, IL, we honestly had pretty low expectations. I also have to admit, seeing a name like that in 2026 gave us a bit of a pause... But any doubts we had vanished once the plates hit the table. The food here is legit good, and that's coming from a tough crowd. My wife was genuinely impressed with the quality and flavors. The kimchi fried rice, japchae, and bulgogi were all absolutely great and totally hit the spot. It's worth noting that their menu leans heavily into fun Korean street food options rather than the traditional sprawling menus of hearty soups and stews you might expect. I do have one solid recommendation for the kitchen.... they should really consider adding some classic Korean-Chinese fusion dishes like Jajangmyeon and Jjamppong. I think a lot of restaurants miss out on an easy win there, as it's a perfect way to cater to all kinds of flavor profiles and round out a street-food-heavy menu. As for the space itself, the restaurant is quite small but accommodating, and the staff was extremely pleasant throughout our meal. I even tried to impress them by speaking the little bit of Korean i know, but they just stared at me like I was a total alien :-\...so I'll probably just stick to English next time. All that said, this place was a fantastic surprise in Edwardsville, and we will definitely be going back the next time we're in the area.

I love the Spicy Strawberry Chicken! An amazing well put together dish! If you like spicy, give…read morethis a go! I actually took a picture of this dish when the waitress brought it to me. Amazing!

Tried here today because I read many good things about it. And those things were not wrong! We…read moretried the Shrimp Gamberi and Bruschetta from the starters. Then, we both had Tutto Mare for our entrees. Everything was outstanding. It looked good, smelled good, and tasted authentic and delectable! Everyone was kind, helpful, and attentive. The only drawbacks I saw (and these aren't enough to keep me away) were the difficult parking and crowded dining area. I think they are working to alleviate the parking issues. And I can't blame the crowds... it's delicious!

Mio Osteria was packed when I arrived, but I was able to find a seat at the bar, which turned out…read moreto be a great decision. I've found that sitting at the bar is often a fun way to dine because people tend to be friendly and open to conversation. I met a nice gentleman who suggested I try the chicken Marsala with rigatoni in a red sauce, and he did not steer me wrong! The chicken was well seasoned, and the sauce was absolutely delicious. I paired it with a spritz that was light, refreshing, and a nice complement to the meal (no picture, I was famished) The restaurant had a lively, welcoming atmosphere, and I'm looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu. My one wish...A traditional meat-based lasagna on the menu. I'd be all over that Honorable mention: they have Hanks Cheesecakes on the dessert menu! Overall, a really enjoyable first visit, and I'll definitely be back.

Wow, this place completely exceeded our expectations! The food and drinks were incredible, but the…read moreservice truly made the experience stand out. I also loved the atmosphere, upscale food without feeling stuffy or pretentious. It felt like the kind of place you could walk into dressed casually and still enjoy an amazing dining experience. From the moment we sat down, our waitress was fantastic. Since it was our first time visiting, we were welcomed with complimentary deviled eggs, which were absolutely delicious. And the cocktails? Perfectly crafted and easily some of the best we've had in a while. We're already looking forward to coming back. Thank you for helping make our anniversary feel so special!

Stopped in when coming to town for a band Competition. So…read moreglad we did. Absolutely amazing. I did not want to stop eating.

I like Peel so I enjoyed coming here. It was a busy day but me and my friend sat at the bar and got…read morethe seat right away. Our waiter was attentive and got our drinks right away. The food came out pretty quickly and tasted good. I would come back!

What an incredible lunch special, for the low price of $18. You get to choose one item each from…read moretwo sections. The variety of choices allows you to create the perfect lunch. When I saw they had hot honey and pepperoni paired together on a 8" pizza, I instantly knew that was one of my choices. The fresh mozzarella and ricotta cheeses paired with the hot honey and pepperoni exploded with flavor. My only disappointment was the inner crust. The outer rim crust was very crispy, but the inner was soft and limp due to the excessive grease from the flavorful pepperoni. I guess that is something I just need to deal with for a tasty lunch pizza. My other choice was, the Apple Gorgonzola Salad. Wow. Double Wow! This has to be the best salad I have ever had. It was a delightful mix of, spinach, granny smith apple, gorgonzola, sun-dried cranberries, candied pecans, all topped with a delicious maple cider vinaigrette. I will be back for the large version and a glass of Pino Grigio as a dinner. As my usual, I sat at the bar. My adult beverage of choice, was a Peel Summer Lager. I may be going back to fill my growler, for the upcoming holiday weekend. The restaurant has a contemporary feel, but the acoustics make it a loud environment. I didn't mind the laughter and loud conversations, it was the yelling and crying toddlers that made me cringe. Service was friendly and attentive. I enjoyed watching the bartenders use their mixologist skills preparing all the cocktails. It pleased me to see they offer "hooks under the bar". That's a small detail that makes me smile.

LOVE teaspoons. It's such an underrated tea room in the area. Way better prices than the local tea…read morerooms in stl, but not the traditional experience. Every tea I've ever had here has been off the charts. They have caffeine free options, too! The teapot for two is excellent. I am a sucker for a pick two because I like a lil diversity. The ceasar salad is great. Big fan of the teaspoon pesto sandwich. My partner raves about the chicken croissant and always gets a side salad with olive oil. The workers are nice. Its seat yourself with a number and they clear the table when you're finished. Easy place to bring kids. Plenty of options for seating! Personally love the booth option.

What a disappointment this experience was. Teaspoons Cafe should be called "The Burnt Cafe"…read more We all ordered the Breakfast Platter and were upset with what we received. When ordering the ham they fail to mention it's 2 1/2 slices of deli ham. The only thing that tasted fresh were the eggs and the pancake. The bacon and sau was severely burnt and dry. However, the potatoes were the worst. They were dry, burnt, over seasoned and did not taste fresh at all. The meat and potatoes were cooked hours ago reheated when ordered. For being $12 it is not worth it and that money would be better spent at McDonalds. To make matters worse I heard a staff employee coughing in the kitchen. She should be home not making the food.

Service is always amazing. Madison is steady and always kind and gracious. Great storeread more

My coworker and I decided to go to Mcalister for lunch. It was very clean and well decorated. The…read moreplace is perfect for families. Service is fast and courteous employees. Customer service was good. The food selections was great. My food was delicious. I had the rueben. I also had the cheesy spud with turkey added. That was amazing.

Just ate here for the first time and was totally blown away. The Banh Mi sandwich was fantastic and…read morethe soup of the day was perfect (can't remember what it was called, but it had beans, corn, rice, etc.). My new favorite spot in Edwardsville!

First time eating at Ed's this afternoon and I was not disappointed. I've heard that it's a bit…read morepricey but ... you get a massive amount of really good food = completely worth it. And truthfully, I did not find it pricier than comparable spots. I tried Garage Beer for the first time and it was a pleasant surprise. For food, I opted for the Club (no mayo) and my mom tried the Turkey (really incredible pesto on top). We both got chips but you can add on soup or salad for a small up-charge. The sandwiches are enormous! Fresh focaccia made them both out of this world. We each took half home. I also snagged some brown butter pecan bars for us too. Ahhhhmazing. Our server was extremely friendly and efficient. The space is clean and pretty open. A generous amount of bar seating if you go solo. Will recommend and definitely return!

I have ate here a couple times and its a great place. The food is very good and tasty! The drunken…read morenoodle with chicken is good, the bam bam shrimp or bang bang shrimp were bigger than I expected, also very good! I like the crab rangoons although I wish they had more filling. And crab would be good in there too. Olaxe has a good vibe. The service is excellent! The lady behind the counter when you walk in is so nice and the guy who waited on me today was awesome as well! Also plenty of seating available. Parking limited though because its in a strip mall type building. To anyone who likes Thai food, I highly recommend this place!

Bann Thai is a reasonably priced great option. This was our second time there and although they…read morewere super short on staff the food was awesome. Ambience is a typical strip mall restaurant, but definitely on the better side. Service was friendly and despite a few minor snafus - which they handled with grace - service was good. I would rather have a service snafu handled with grace than a perfect service from an attitudinal jerk, wouldn't you? The food is where it shines. Check out the specials. We had a couple of specials and a couple of items off the menu. We split all of it and took home leftovers. The first special we got as an appetizer was Thai crab cakes. These were crab cakes not so fake breadcrumbed sugary nightmare. Real crab with almost no filler. They were small and fried (no greasy). Served with a flavorful red curry sauce that was delicious and complex. Topped with flash fried fresh basil. This was a perfect dish. We also had fresh spring rolls, pad prik with chicken, and crab fried rice. It was all delicious. The crab fried rice is also real crab. With two pepsi colas and a good tip, it was still under $80. Highly recommend. .

The cutest place. The waitress was so sweet and diligent. The food was delicious. I highly…read morerecommend.

Start with a positive... the tea was perfect. We only found two options today, but they were both…read moregood. Second, maybe they had an off day because they did not realize it was Mothers Day weekend. 30 minute wait, standing at the door to be seated. Plenty of open tables in view of the front door, but the staff was clearly overwhelmed. Two teas and two sandwiches. 1 hour wait for drinks and food to arrive at the table. 90 minutes total from arrival to service. I admit Tea Houses are not "fast food" as there sign reads... However, 90 minutes total get Tea in a Tea House is way beyond reasonable. All in all it was a nice concept, I don't think we will be back. I see photos of Tea Menus in other reviews. If they existed today, they were not offered.

I love BreadCo! Don't let the three stars give the wrong impression but I couldn't go higher…read morehonestly. Love the changes and improvements to menu and service options. The app lets me order quickly and easily. My gripe is the cost and satisfaction. For lunch for me, sandwich, small tea, cookies I can't get out for less than $14-15 bux. I'm always surprised by the expensiveness for the food. It's really really good food and pretty healthy too. It's worth it but still high imho. Usually I order a 99 cent cookie and almost every time they forget to bring it. I don't always check so I have to go in and get it. Free the Sierra Turkey on Asiago!!

The Drink dispensers were empty and dirty. The counter was as well. We did a kiosk order because…read moreno workers were in sight. Since we were running the checkout we had to help ourselves to drink cups too. Not specific to this restaurant, but typical for the Panera Bread restaurants: soup in a bread bowl doesn't have much soup in it. Almost $4.00 drinks is a bit much too. Like so many teenagers these days, these workers seemed to lack motivation. Someone should be giving them some direction and motivation. I guess a career in the Army has shaded my perception of what work ethic and leadership should be in the civilian world