The service was fast . The server was nice and polite and quick with bringing back the food . I was not too find of the Apple pie because it was very tart and I'm keen to sweet apples. read more

Blue Springs Cafe - Stopped for some pie on the way back from Firefly Grill! - American Near Me - Highland, Illinois

First off - the pie and the staff, amazing! The facilities are clean and it's very country cozy. I wasn't terribly impressed with the food. It's quite possible it was just dish I had (open faced roast beef), but it was stop worthy on its own. The pies are though! read more

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We stopped at this cute cafe on our way to a wedding and really liked it. The food is good, the prices are great, but the pies are extraordinary! We needed two forks because it was so big we had to share. FYI - They do not take credit cards. read more

Blue Springs Cafe - Foot high coconut pie - American Near Me - Highland, Illinois

We are driving from St LOUIS and decided to stop and try this place. We were very pleasantly surprised. They give such big portions of food. You get your Entree and 5 sides with rolls. Served family style. We have 5 hours to drive home or we would have taken left overs. They also have lots of pie options with some being "Mile high pies" lots of meringue. I had cherry. It was delicious,definitely homemade crust. We shouldn't have to stop for food the rest of the drive home. Staff was very friendly and prompt with service. Restaurant was clean and feeling of small town cafe. I suggest you try it. read more

Blue Springs Cafe - American Near Me - Highland, Illinois

We saw some billboards advertising the pie so we took the next exit and gave it a try! We were not disappointed! The service was absolutely amazing and the kid working there was so helpful. The diner gives off a small town midwestern vibe which felt cozy and welcoming. The food was a nice home cooked style meal. Chicken and dumplings were 10/10! Great food and then the pie was a big hit as well! Highly recommend! read more

Blue Springs Cafe - Pie! - American Near Me - Highland, Illinois

Stopped in for lunch on our way north! Wow! The entire lunch menu is $10.95 and all meals come with two sides. The restaurant is very country and very relaxing even with the rock hard boards on the booth seating. *Cash or check ONLY* They do have an in the front. read more

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Amazing food! Amazing service! We felt like we were at grandmas for the holidays. Prices were reasonable too.

Everything was great, the food, the service, and the pie is incredible. Bring cash, they don't take cards.

Stopped in on my way to the day Louis airport when I saw a sign "Blue Springs cafe as seen on food network". Well being the goodie that I am stopped in. Cute diner you would find in any no name town all over middle America. First thing I noticed was the mile high pies right when you walk in. The waitress said sit anywhere you want. Sat down and looked at the menu. Very simple but lunch was 10.95 with 2 sides. I ordered the cod. Had the cole slaw which is a vinegar based slaw and the pickled beets. If course I asked is everything made from scratch? And she said yes. The wait was long for lunch with only about 9 people in the dining room. The sides came out first but I like to eat all my lunch at one time. I nibbled at the slaw and beets which were very good. The cod sandwich came with tartar sauce and 1 slice of white bread for 2 pieces of cod. I couldn't eat it like a sandwich cuz the bread wouldn't hold up. I ate just the cod. The breading was a corn meal base but it was tasty. The cod was cooked perfectly, glistening like Gordon Ramsey says. Really good cod. Once I finished I had to try a piece of pie. Ordered the blueberry. There were very tall meringue pies of all kinds. Lemon, chocalate, custard etc. just want to try a regular blueberry pie. It was one of the best I had eaten. The crust was flaky and delicious. The blue berries were very small so I think they were maybe frozen? Nonetheless delicious. Next time I'm back will go in and try something else. Big BTW they don't accept credit cards. Cash only. read more

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Huge servings of home cooked food AND the best pie ever! We always stop on our way from Michigan to Oklahoma.

Food was good but wish they had other side options I personally don't care for beets or coleslaw but the rest was decent.

This is a quaint little cafe that you will find right off of the highway. There is a huge private parking lot to park and there is a decent sized dining area to eat. This is a cash only joint, so in other words, yes, I had to pay the ATM that they had on-site, a visit. The staff there is very friendly and this place has a nice mix of transient patrons, such as myself and loyal regulars. The restaurant has a down home, country vibe and is very low key. They serve diner favorites such as burgers, sandwiches, meatloaf, chicken, roast beef, lasagna, and walleye. They also have a wide assortment of amazing pies. This place is home to Foot High Pies including coconut, chocolate, banana and lemon. They also have fruit pies (Blueberry, blackberry, apple, cherry, peach, strawberry rhubarb, and chocolate chip pecan. I ordered some of their fried chicken with a side of baked beans and french fries for me and chicken tender with fries for the littles. It took about 15 minutes for us to get my food. It was fresh and hot. The chicken was good, but was definitely not up there with the best that I have ever had. I really liked the fries and the baked beans were different from the normal ones, but were really good too. Of course, I could not leave there without getting some pie. I snagged a slice of their blackberry pie. You have the option of getting it heated and with a scoop of ice cream. I asked for mine to be heated, but they must have forgot and I got it cold. It was good either way. I really enjoyed it. I wish I could have taken a whole pie home, but I was traveling and it would not have worked. I recommend checking this place out. They have some friendly staff, eye catching and delicious pies, some good food and a very laid back atmosphere. I enjoyed my visit here and it was a welcomed stop on my way to St. Louis. read more

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The pie here is really good. The prices were very reasonable and right off the interstate. The only thing I did not care for was the ranch. The Chicken and dumplings were okay. I wouldn't order them again. However, that was my personal opinion. The staff couldn't have been nicer. The chocolate pie was delicous. read more

I've driven by the Blue SPrings Cafe many times while traveling I-70 between Columbus and Denver but wwe were never passing through at either lunch or dinner time. This trip the timing was right and we stopped for a late lunch. I had the walleye fillets with pickled beets and a vinegar based Cole slaw while my wife had the crab cakes with side salad and soup of the day. The food was excellent as was the service. Considering the time (it was after 1p), I was surprised at how busy the restaurant was. Their signs advertise foot high pies. And they had a nice assortment of foot high cream pies and an equally nice selection of other fruit and assorted pies. Unfortunately I can't vouch for the pies since we didn't have room for pie after eating lunch. And I didn't want to eat too much and get drowsy while driving. But I CAN ATTEST that the pies LOOKED WONDERFUL. We're going to time a future trip so we can stop here again. read more

We stopped here for lunch on our way home from St.Louis. It is standing at a highway exit as the only restaurant in sight there... but that's not the reason we went here. I had read good reviews and I knew it would be good. As you enter you see a bunch of pies on the counter. They all look great. I liked how they have many lunch special options. I had fried chicken with mashed potato and green beans- oh boy that's a LOT of food for under $10! Great. It's hard to find this type of generosity in the city for sure. Food took longer than preferred. Service was good. But they are cash only. There is an ATM inside. I wonder what keeps them from accepting credit cards- it would be so much more convenient to everyone if they did. Overall, it was a good stop on our road trip. read more

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Saw this place thanks to a billboard. The pies are fabulous! $5/slice. Good service. Clean restroom. Menu? Well, do you like liver and gizzards? Walleye? Catfish? This might be your place. Fellow says truckers eat that stuff why has no one yelped about the liver? I need a selfie, PLEASE! read more

Blue Springs Cafe - American Near Me - Highland, Illinois

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Great diner that specializes in fresh pies. Friendly people, nice little place on the plains of Illinois east of St. Louis. I bought two pies to go. Recommended. read more

Blue Springs Cafe - Coconut cream pie to go. - American Near Me - Highland, Illinois

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Cash, check or Venmo payment only - they should put that on the door. It was okay. Home style service, they bring you bowls of sides that you can add to your plate or your chosen entree. No choice on the sides. Biscuits were good. read more

We saw a million? Okay maybe not a million, but close-billboards on the highway. We had to stop. Not sure how we haven't before, but it's right off the highway. We took a seat and I ordered the lemon meringue-the meringue pies are the ones considered foot high. My friend ordered the strawberry rhubarb heated up with a scoop of vanilla. Mine was just not lemony enough. I wanted more tartness. The meringue was good, but it in no world was I going to eat it all. My friend loved hers so we ended up getting a whole one to take to our friend. It was perfectly tart and sweet! We also got a piece of blueberry to take to our friend and it was very sweet. Tasted very jammy. They do take cash only-no cards so make sure you have some cash. Pie was very reasonably priced and our server was very kind and helpful! read more

Blue Springs Cafe - Lemon meringue - American Near Me - Highland, Illinois

I had noticed the "Foot High Pies" billboards along the interstate several times when traveling between Indianapolis and St. Louis. On this trip I decided to stop and give it a try for lunch. When I arrived the dining room was probably half full. Both booths and tables were available. Interestingly, throughout the dining room, about half the tables were covered with tablecloths, the others had none. Diners were sitting at tables and booths with and without tablecloths. I was aware that this restaurant was "cash only" due to mentions in multiple Yelp reviews. But I did not see any signs posted, so I am sure some customers will be surprised. I ordered one of the posted lunch specials, a two piece cod dinner with two sides. I chose mashed potatoes and green beans for my sides. My food was served very quickly. The cod was decent, if unremarkable. The breading seemed to be cornmeal without any type of seasonings so it lacked flavor. The sides were excellent! Both the green beans and mashed potatoes definitely tasted homemade. I overheard diners seated at the table beside mine discussing with the server that the sides were their favorite part of the meal. I would agree! I would return to try more of the sides, as I love good homemade side dishes. My only disappointment was the pie. Sigh. I wanted to love the pie, and I ordered a slice of lemon meringue to go. Lemon meringue is one of my favorite pies, but sadly this was not very good. The meringue was tall and fluffy but the lemon filling was very lumpy and curdled, not smooth and tangy like a lemon meringue pie should be. I am not sure if something was wrong with this particular piece or if that is the way their lemon pies are made, but the filling was definitely curdled. Also, there wasn't really a crust, just small bits of crumbled pastry on the bottom. Again, this could be the way their pies are supposed to be, it just wasn't what I had expected. Next time I would probably try one of the fruit pies. My meal, including a soft drink and pie slice, was around $20 before tip. My server was friendly and helpful, and brought another soda before my glass was empty. read more

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I have been coming here for over 20 Years and they make the best pies Best I've ever had. It's a family and they are wonderful Every single person that works there is kind, efficient and truly cares. The food is absolutely home made And always fresh. The quality and the quantity are Exceptional I'll continue to come here for years !! I travel Between Ohio and Colorado as a hospice nurse but now retired and I still come back every year!! Thank you so so much read more

I hadn't eaten anything and so was pretty hungry after the flight from Fort Myers to St Louis. Driving up I-70, we stopped here and enjoyed some good home cooked food. I ordered their Roast Beef and Swiss on a Hoagie Roll ($9.95) along with baked beans and a side cup of their chili ($2.95). I enjoyed the chili and baked beans very much. They both had a great taste. I thought the sandwich was good, but the amount of hoagie roll to beef and cheese was a little overwhelming. I think the sandwich could have been great if it would have had more roast beef and cheese (IMO) - even if it means raising the price. The highlight was dessert and their famous homemade pies. I skipped their best seller, coconut cream, instead opting for a slice of delicious blueberry. It was excellent! Come here, if for nothing else, to try their pies! The employees were friendly and courteous. They continually checked on us throughout our meal. I would definitely recommend this place. Give them a try. read more

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Took my wife there last night for our 37th wedding anniversary. My wife had the pork chop, I had gizzards. My wife said her pork chop was delicious, my gizzards were to die for. (NOT overcooked.) The staff was awesome too. read more

You are a fool if you do not come here. I had the best turkey dinner of my life. If you do not stop here instead of Arby's you are beyond saving. read more

Blue Springs Cafe - Lemon pie is awesome. - American Near Me - Highland, Illinois

Amazing! You won't regret this place. The best pies on the planet. Everything is cooked to perfection.

What a great spot! Delicious, home cooked lunch. Super nice and efficient waitress. I didn't have pie but it looked amazing. This was right off the interstate and very convenient. Highly recommend! read more

Food was awesome. COD fish was great. Even had the right pickles for the fish. And the pies are literally to die for. We were on our way home from seeing my gfs sister and we decided to stop in and check it out. Great service, decor like it should be. Bathrooms were clean. Next time we are out that way we will stop in. read more

I've had this spot in my Collections for awhile now. I had heard about their pie and wanted to try it. Hubby and I went here on a Saturday and I was pleased to learn that they have lunch specials on Saturday! This is a nice discount from the regular prices and still plenty of food. We ordered the crab rangoon as an appy and it was delicious. The wrap was perfectly fried and the inside sooooo creamy. We both ordered fried chicken for lunch and WOW it was phenomenal! The skin was crispy but also light - I loved it. I had mashed potatoes and green beans for my sides. I felt like they were average but still tasty. We has to finish with coconut cream pie. The filling was a perfect texture and the taste was on point! Also reasonably priced. The service was friendly and attentive. I also like when a server gives opinions - I was debating between the chicken and dumplings and the fried chicken and asked which she recommended. She said both are popular sellers but on the particular day we went the chicken and dumplings were a bit brothier than normal (I told her I like them kind of thick) so fried chicken would be a better bet. I'm glad she told me that - I did love the fried chicken! Note that they are cash or check only, but they do have an ATM onsite. read more

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Great little all you can eat family style restaurant. Everything is good and at a very reasonable price. Highly recommend giving this place a try. read more

Blue Springs Cafe - Regular menu and pricing - American Near Me - Highland, Illinois

Wanted good fried chicken and decided to try the Blue springs Cafe. We were not disappointed. Ordered the 2 piece lunch, all white meat. We were told that it would take about 20 minutes, which we were fine with. The chicken was delicious and juicy. Everything was very good! Breading was perfect, light, crunchy and well seasoned. Had mashed potatoes (real) with white gravy and green beans, which were very good also. Usually we don't get dessert, but enjoyed ourselves so much that we decided to share a piece of peach pie.... Very good! (Sorry I didn't get a picture of the pie). The slice was 1/6 of a 10 inch pie. We were both very full when we left. Can't say enough about how much we enjoyed this chicken. Will be our go to place when wanting fried chicken! read more

Blue Springs Cafe - Chicken breast, and wing. With mashed potatoes, white gravy and green beans - American Near Me - Highland, Illinois

Have gone here for over 30 years. Great food and service. Pies are amazing. Make sure to save room.

And now for something completely different....this review is all about the pie! Seriously, I've never had the actual food here, just the pie. This little gem is off Highway 70 in Highland, IL. You'll know you're getting close because there is a billboard (maybe handpainted?) advertising "Mile High Pies"....and they're not far off! There is a huge selection of the aforementioned meringue pies and fruit pies right when you walk in to tempt you. This time, I got the chocolate cream and coconut cream, both topped with meringue, and a piece of peach pie. The chocolate was a custard-like cooked filling, a little less sweet to compliment the perfect meringue. It's a homemade crust but don't forget - there's a price to pay for meringue, it's going to weep and make the crust soggy. These pies are seriously worth stopping on your way through. Grab a few pieces to go and enjoy the pie love! BUT DON'T FORGET THE CASH! They only accept cash or check. There is an ATM on site if you forget but it's just easier to use your emergency $20 for some emergency pie! read more

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Well first off, this restaurant does not take card, they have absolutely no signage saying that they don't take card. and they don't let you know until after you have already ate. so I had to pull cash out of an ATM They had there which cost me a $7 fee just to pull the money out we are traveling so this is our first time eating here, the food was not good. They said they were known for their fried chicken but it had absolutely no seasoning and it was quite hard to chew. We had to send the French onion soup back because it was cold, the onion rings are like the pre made frozen ones from sonic. The bathroom door didn't lock, It definitely was not a good first time experience, however, the pie was absolutely amazing! They are all homemade we had 3 and they were all good. I like the style of the restaurant as well it's a cool place, The service was ok . But the food is what I came for and it was just not good at all, maybe it was just a bad day to come in. read more

Beyond amazing and fresh pies. Get there early. When they are gone, they are gone. Home cooking at its best.

Driving past and saw all their signs and decided to give it a try. Soooooo glad I did!! Everything tastes homemade and fresh. Probably some of the best restaurant food I have had in a long time. The family style sides were a great plus! read more

Blue Springs Cafe - Country fried chicken, walleye, beets, mash potato's and gravy, green beans, coleslaw. - American Near Me - Highland, Illinois

Omg the chili is really good! For a road side diner it's great!!! Nothing out of a can here. Everything here tastes homemade! A huge variety ofHomemade pies people make the dri read more

Pies Pies Pies & More Pies I've passed this place dozens of times over the years but never stopped so today I made it a point to stop in on my way to St Louis. The parking lot was packed and I almost said screw it but I made it a point to try it. The lines were out the door but since I was by myself there was zero wait . I ordered the chicken and it was pretty decent imo. The mashed potato's were really good as well. I opted for applesauce instead of the beets . The best part of my stop was the pie Peach pie is my fav and this place didn't disappoint. read more

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I first went to this restaurant in about 2005. At that time, I only had a piece of their apple pie, which was great. Stopped by a couple more times over the years on the way to Lake Carlyle and had lemon meringue pie. Amazing! In the last couple of years we've found it to be well worth the drive from St. Louis for several other items on the menu, along with the pies. Yes, there's a theme going. Every dish I've had has been excellent. Service is very good. No complaints! read more

Came here again on a recent trip through Illinois, since we had such a stellar visit a number of years ago. We immediately got a table and ordered a variety of different foods. I got the cod, which was great. My wife was disappointed because they only have chicken & dumplings on Fridays and weekends, so she couldn't have that. We also got pie, which was great. Service was very slow - I think they were short staffed. And it was annoying that they only take cash, which we didn't know until it was time to pay so we had to use the ATM. We'd come back again, but we learned some lessons this time. read more

Well, it's been over 10 years since my original review and we continue to visit Blue Springs from time to time. What we've discovered is that some of the menu items are very good and some...not so good. List of "good foods": sausage links, fried chicken, pork roast and dressing. Foods to skip: lasagna, meatloaf. Food that varies from visit to visit: roast beef. Of course, this is opinion based (aren't most reviews?) and a lot has to do with time of the day. If it is during off peak hours, you may get something that isn't quite as freshly cooked. All in all, a fun restaurant, reasonable prices, and you won't leave hungry. PS: Note to management: Your biscuits are very tasty but can you get some real butter pats? I'd pay extra! A great biscuit is ruined with corn oil margarine. Thanks! read more