Best homemade food around Logan county The place is clean…read moreand friendly Best soups you've ever tasted Definitely a must try

I stopped in for coffee and gooey butter cake after running errands in Lincoln. It's a beautiful…read morewell lit space. The coffee is hot, strong and fresh. The gooey butter cake was the perfect mid morning treat, the corner piece had the right contrast of edge sugary crunch and gooey middle. The staff behind the counter was friendly and welcoming. As I sat and worked, they offered me more coffee and asked if I needed anything else. It was lovely. I'll be back.

I'm absolutely smitten with the local tea room. Even as someone who doesn't typically drink tea, I…read moretruly believe they serve the best citrus tea in the world. But today, I stumbled upon something even more fascinating. In my most refined, high-society tone: At the heart of this charming local tea room lies a true dessert gem: their Butterfinger Pie. From the very first bite, the experience is nothing short of extraordinary. The pie begins with a perfectly flaky crust - light, buttery, and delicately crisp-that provides an ideal foundation. Nestled atop this golden base is a luscious layer of rich, velvety chocolate that adds a deep, indulgent sweetness, harmonizing beautifully with the crust's subtle savoriness. The star of the show, however, is the creamy filling: smooth, dreamy, and decadently rich, it melts effortlessly on the tongue, delivering a luscious texture that's both comforting and luxurious. Crowning this masterpiece is a generous sprinkle of crushed Butterfinger candy bars, offering a delightful crunch and bursts of peanut buttery flavor that contrast wonderfully with the pie's creamy layers. Each mouthful is a perfect symphony of textures and tastes-flaky, creamy, crunchy, sweet, and slightly salty-making this Butterfinger Pie a must-try for any dessert lover seeking a uniquely satisfying treat in a cozy, inviting setting. Everything is so good here!

Love the deserts here... I have not gone here too many times, but definitely loved the desserts…read morewhen I did go!

We were down in Clinton for the Apple and Pork Festival & wanted to eat afterwards. I found Ted's,…read moreit's decorated cute, the food was very good and the service even better! We had the ribs and steak special, the ribs were tender, bbq sauce was good too I would order them again. The steak was really good, very tender and no steak sauce was needed, excellent flavor. Someone had a cheeseburger & they said one of the best they have had. The ppl and server were excellent, very nice ppl! Would definitely go back every time we are down that way!

Sitting around on Labor Day Sunday, everyone hungry but no one wanted to cook so we headed to Ted's…read moreGarage in Clinton, Illinois. If you have never been, you should certainly try this local fav! Full of fun car related decor, its a warm welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff, wonderful food and great prices! They were busy but we were seated right away. Our server, Sierra, got our drink order while we checked out the menu. Almost everyone got steak, except my uncle who got the taco salad. I ordered the Cheyenne Sirloin with sauted mushrooms and onions, a couple people ordered ribeyes and other steaks. The food came out fast, hot and fresh! My medium rare steak was perfect and came with a big baked potato. All the steaks were wonderful and Unc pronounced taco salad fresh and delicious! Besides the terrific food and fun ambiance, what made our visit special was our server, Sierra. She was very friendly, helpful and attentive with order updates, refills and checked on us several times through the meal. Terrific Service! Ted's Garage is definitely a favorite and worth the quick drive up to Clinton! I highly recommend it! Kate the Artist

Don't believe the bad reviews. I've been to The Hornet's Nest for breakfast and lunch many times…read more... the service is excellent and so is the food. You'll not get a better breakfast for miles around. Yes, maybe it's not strictly farm-to-table ... but it's good nonetheless and the prices are fine as well.

I can't believe this place gets 4 1/2 stars! It's just Cisco food. Cisco is a restaurant supply…read morecompany. Not only is it all Cisco food, it's the lower end Cisco products. I guess small town clientele don't want to pay for farm to fork locally sourced whole foods. for example, instead of real maple syrup,, it's the fake corn syrup variety of maple syrup.. I asked for half-and-half with my coffee, they pointed to the non dairy Coffee mate coffee creamer. I got waffles and instead of butter, they just offer whipped spread that is hydrogenated vegetable oil. Farmers used to be into real farm products. it looks like there's a lot of farmers in here, but they are happy with the ultra processed fake alternatives to farm fresh foods. The bacon was also not crispy. I might normally give a place like this two stars, but their current star rating needs a reality check. The service was fine.

Been here many times and always great food and service. We usually do the Buffett. Fresh food,…read moreclean restaurant. Never a long wait. Highly recommend, very large parking lot. Fair prices. Will definitely return.

I have gone to Yoder's quite a few times. I like to purchase the peanut butter to take home but you…read morehave to keep it refrigerated so make sure you have a way to keep it cold if you are traveling. Also, the hidden gem here are the donuts that they sell at the gift shop. If you don't get there early they run out.

There aren't a ton of restaurants to choose from in Monticello so we took our chances on Golden…read moreKitchen. I was so glad we did! Quick take out service (you can also eat in), yummy fresh food. It's not on the menu but you can replace any chicken dish for tofu. The servings were large so we're unable to finish ours. I abstained from the hotel breakfast to finish my Chinese in the room. Yum!

We ordered a take out order on a Sunday and picked it up just after noon. We ordered Szechuan…read moreChicken marked as "Spicy" on the menu, and Mongolian Beef as well, and Egg Drop soup and a single egg roll. The staff that took the order over the phone and handled the transaction we I picked the order up were very polite and pleasant, and also very efficient. But like most restaurants the most important part is the food. Overall we were not very impressed with what we received. Normally Szechuan foods have a rich spicy flavor, or a least a nice spicy kick or punch to it. The chicken I got came in very sweet brown sauce with no heat at all almost like they forgot to add the Szechuan peppers (or at least red pepper flake), the veggies were a bit over cooked, and the chicken had little to no flavor. The Mongolian beef was in the exact same sweet brown sauce and was so lacking in beef my girlfriend questioned if it was in fact a vegetarian version. She counted two pieces of beef in the whole serving. The rice was slightly over cooked almost like what you would find on a buffet table at the end of the lunch rush. The soup was flavorful with plenty of egg, and the egg roll was crispy but similar to what you find the in the freezer section of an Asian market. Not sure if we just hit them on a bad day, or if this is how the food normally is. Most likely it will be a long time before we try them again, if at all.

We received an incomplete order from Head West. I called to request the rest of the order to be…read moredelivered, and was told to call DoorDash and ask them to fix Head West's mistake. Some guy on the phone rudely told me that's how they did it when I said you guys bagged the order, not DoorDash. They're used to dealing with the college kids and must treat everybody like crap.

Tried Head west for first time today. Sandwich had great flavor. Large portions of meat and…read moretoppings. Will eat there again. Might be my go to for subs.

Always enjoy their food and relaxed friendly atmosphere. Have eaten here many times and have not…read morebeen disappointed.

Nice place with fun ambiance great food. There is a good selection of sandwiches and beverages.read more

Over the last 15 years or more I've been to this establishment maybe 4-5 times; each time I go, I…read moreremember why it's been years since my last visit and I tell myself it wasn't worth it to return when there are so many other options available. This place is incredibly expensive for what you get with regard to the food and the service (or essentially lack thereof). At this time, full simple sandwiches are $12-14 with no sides included (think typical ham and turkey with cheese, tomato, and lettuce with mayo on it that you can make at home), and soups are nearly $8 for a cup and $9 for a bowl. The sandwiches (and "Mexican" fare) have fresh ingredients, but are very mediocre and bland tasting given their simplicity--not remotely worth that price. The high pricing isn't to cover wait staff/cleaning staff or maintaining the facility itself. Orders are taken at the counter and you await to hear your name called to get your food yourself, then rid of all your waste yourself before leaving. The entire dining room was dirty with crumbs on all tables, chairs, and the floor. The trash was full, and the bathroom toilet and urinal both had unflushed waste in them. The place was not busy as it was later afternoon; there were plenty of staff available to keep an eye on the dining room to ensure, at the very least, that the tables and chairs were clean and the trash wasn't full. The building itself is old with a lot(!) of unfinished and inaccessible areas, basic/old tables with cheap "decor". So for over $52 today my spouse and I had two very basic sandwiches, two bowls of semi-warm soup, and two large drinks in a dirty basic dining room after ordering and retrieving the food ourselves. With that price, you'd think the place would be minutely updated and certainly should be cleaner, there would be wait staff, and the food would have much more flavor with much more to it. There are several other places in Monticello to get great tasting food with included sides, cleaner facilities and wait staff, all for less than the price of a basic sandwich that you get here. I love to support small businesses and the staff were certainly friendly so I feel a bit guilty for this review, but this needs to be said about this incredibly overhyped place. This time I won't forget why I infrequent this establishment and won't be back.

Thanks to Yelp, I found the Brown Bag Deli in Monticello while there for visit to Allerton Park one…read moreSaturday, and enjoyed our lunch there. First off, there is a bit of a wait for your order, but trust me, it's worth it. We were there at a prime Saturday lunch hour and the wait was a bit long but I have to tell you, these are REAL 'sandwich artists' that work for this great little place, and they take great care with your order. Plenty of sides to choose from, drinks and homemade pie for dessert, too! I do not order Tuna Salad out bcz I'm always disappointed but I took a chance here at the BBD, and wow did I enjoy my meal. White bread, Tuna Salad, onion and pickle...SO DELICIOUS!!! I was very full after eating the sandwich too. Hubs had the Dagwood Special and totally enjoyed it. Bypass the fast food across the street and visit this great little diner in downtown Monticello. You will be happy you did!

My favorite dish here is the teriyaki wrap. I get it with chicken or salmon. Some of the dishes are…read moretoo hot or garlicky for me, but there's plenty I can eat on the menu. A little on the pricey side. But we do eat here regularly. Good service too.

Lived in Mt. Zion for several years and frequented the FourNine when it was still in the little old…read morewhite house and saw it transition into the new building. Was back in town and excited to see they had added a dinner menu. Ordered the NY Strip medium rare. They delivered it well done. Sent it back. 2nd steak arrived medium well+. Had to look really hard to detect even the slightest hint of pink in it. Gave up and decided to suffer through it. Poorest quality cut of steak I have ever had, it was 50% gristle. Positive notes: The fried green tomatoes, bruschetta, and pretzel appetizers are still Excellent. Extreme buyers remorse on my part wishing I would have stuck with one of their tried and true handhelds. Would not recommend ordering steak off the dinner menu based on my experience.