Bob Evans is a regional chain in the Midwest and parts of the South that is kind of like a countrified Denny's though the food is significantly better than what you would find at a Denny's. Bob Evans serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, but they are most known for their breakfast, which is served all day.
This Bob Evans is located near a shopping plaza on Bridge Street, which is probably the busiest street in Chillicothe. There is also an IHOP within walking distance and both seemed to be doing pretty good business for a weekday breakfast.
The inside holds quite a few tables and booths. There is also a counter for those looking for quick service. Near the register, there are a few things for sale (candy, gum, pancake mix, barbecue sauce, souvenirs, etc.).
Bob Evans' breakfast menu features a lot of variety and it is reasonably priced. Their breakfast options include waffles, pancakes, french toast, crepes, grits, oatmeal, omelets, breakfast skillets, breakfast burritos, ham, bacon, etc. Bob Evans is a sausage farm so their signature dishes include their sausage patties, sausage links and sausage gravy with biscuits.
I had their french toast, which was good. Nice cinnamon flavor. Good and buttery crust with a sweet and flavorful center--not dry and also not soggy. I had eggs over easy and they were good too. I ordered some wheat toast (for runny yolk dipping). They had assorted Smucker's jams on the table (including apple butter, which I don't see that often).
Their sausage links were good--juicy center and nice snap to the casing. Their sausage links are better than a lot of chain breakfast places (especially since one notable breakfast place's sausage links remind me of Jimmy Dean's frozen and then re-heated sausages).
I also had two biscuits with sausage gravy, which is kind of a must-order at Bob Evans. The biscuits are hot with a good crunchy, golden top. The sausage gravy is very savory and very creamy. A lot of places serve that sawmill white gravy with biscuits and it is too bland. I've also had sausage gravy that is too oily and greasy. Bob Evans avoids both of those pitfalls.
Service was quick. The waitress was attentive, but she was not that friendly.
Bob Evans is a good breakfast spot and it is harder to find than the nearby IHOP. Though they have a wide variety of breakfast options, some of their food is run-of-the-mill (like their omelets). Still, their sausage dishes are good and if you have never had their sausage gravy and biscuits, you should consider giving it a try if you happen to be in the area.
The parking lot is very big and free. read more