Nothin' like a good breakfast to get'cha goin'! I'm not sure what mine was called (maybe a Haystack?), but it was DELICIOUS! Took half of it home for another meal... Service was good and the atmosphere was like a nice diner. Great value for your money. read more

Bonnie Cafe - Haystack? - Cafes Near Me - Bonnie, Illinois

Outstanding breakfast! Fast, friendly and attentive service. If you like French toast, this is the place.

Bonnie Cafe was more magical than Bonnie Bennett, and if you've ever been to Mystic Falls you know how powerful a Bennett witch is!! Stopped in for breakfast the day after thanksgiving, which I *think* may have also been opening day of some hunting season or other and there was a large crowd (we stood out as the only ones not wearing blaze orange) but we didn't have a wait to be seated and we received good quick service. Large haystack is ridiculous big - layers of hash browns and biscuits and gravy and eggs and sausage. Mad fluffy pancakes. Great French toast. Well seasoned ribeye steak that smacks yo taste buds and holla "wake up fool!" read more

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All you can eat breakfast is great. Small town diner friendly staff. Seat yourself inside. Right in the middle of no where great little travel stop. Rend lake student discount as well. read more

The server was Wonderful very sweet.The food was so yummy and we thought the Banana puddibg was the best. It was our first time there. I can,t remember the servers name but we were there 8-31 between 3 and 3:30 the pkace was very clean we will be back Thank yu God Bless read more

Loved t dbl cheese burger but breakfast food was cold and t mashed potatoes were also cold we are traveling so doubtful we wont return I also don't like dirty dishes on t table when one person is finished read more

Awesomeness , great food , great staff and always a nice relaxing vibe and the employees actually care about the customers..

Great food and great service - not far off Interstates 64 & 57 and worth a visit. I had the Corned Beef Hash and it was wonderful. My golf buddies each had the Four Egg Omelettes and could not finish them, they were so big. Prices were really budget friendly. If you're in the area and hungry give it try. read more

Well, you can't beat the great prices and service but the fried chicken wasn't really hot and my white meat chicken was dry. The green beans and banana cake were good as was the coffee but the mashed potatoes not so much. It's the only restaurant around in that area and worth a stop but maybe there are better menu choices read more

Nice little diner tucked just a few miles off the interstate in a town of about 450 people. For a Saturday, it seemed to be the main pull for the locals, larger than you might expect for a diner. There was plenty of seating and plenty of helpful staff. Though I am told they are known for their burgers, we opted for something a little more unique, a haystack. The haystack was a plate of has browns topped with your choice of sausage patties or bacon (I opted for the sausage), two biscuits, smothered in gravy, and topped with two eggs cooked to your liking. Everything tasted exactly as you expect from a diner; a little greasy, a tad bit salty, overall deliciousness. The portion size was perfect for a grown man, I cleaned my plate but was not overly stuffed, probably should have saved room for pie. We also had the friend chicken special. The batter complemented the chicken, well seasoned, not dry yet not overly juicy either, a tad on the salty side, but I don't mind that. The drumstick looked a little smaller that what you might expect, about the side of a wing drumette, but tasted good. The meal was served with two sides, but the French fries (I got the seasoned) counted as two sides, which was fine with me. They were delightfully crispy and well seasoned. The prices defiantly reflected a small town diner. Nearly everything was under $10 for the entrees, the burgers and sandwiches ranged from $3 to $7, so reasonable to take the whole family without breaking the bank. Staff was friend and food was served quickly. We were in and out in a little over 30 minutes. Looking forward to trying more of their menu the next time we drive through the area. read more

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Delicious lunch on a LONG roadtrip. Reuben, Ribeye sandwich, fried okra & seasoned fries were fresh & yummy. Very friendly service & tips from local patrons too. read more

Waited 45 min. People came in well after us and had their food in 10 minutes. Waitress never came and checked on us. Had to flag down another waitress. Seemed they were too worried about there to go orders than who was sitting in there. read more

Stopped in with Momma while home visiting her. Thank you for being handicap accessible. Always good to go to a local place and see familiar faces. (Nice to see you Melissa.) Food was plentiful and great. I can't seem to find good catfish too easily in Colorado, so my catfish fillets for lunch were a treat. I'll plan to stop in again the next time I'm home. read more

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Very good food for the money! Waitstaff is friendly. Fried chicken is GREAT!!!! It's open with a counter too. Plenty of space to spread out - no booths (which is nice). Senior friendly specials & daily specials. Drink, meal w/ 2 sides & dessert around $10 each! They'll even fix yuo a to go drink! Take that fast food ... Home cooking for the win! read more

This food was AMAZING. Not a single person had a complaint about the food. We stopped in on our way to Nashville even though it's a bit off the route. So worth it. Will probably be stopping here again on our way back. Service was good and the cafe is pretty stereotypical small town feel. read more

Stoped in for dinner around 5pm they had all you can eat chicken so both me and my wife ordered that Plate come out and first off they messed my potato's up went to eat my chicken and it was cold and tuff like shoe leather and the pieces were so small like pigeon wings and and legs and potatoes were cold and tasted like day old instant. Very disappointed read more

SO GOOD!! If you like down home country cafes as I do, make sure to stop by if you are anywhere close on your way through to or from St. Louis. So I grew up in the country in Central MO and am picky about country down home cooking type cafes. This one reminds me of potluck dinners at my Grandmas house on the farm with great sides from my Aunts. Ate here on the way back through MO with some of my family. I had the smoked pork chops with potato salad and spaghetti salad, my brother had the fried catfish dinner and my mom had a pork steak sandwich. I tried the catfish and it was very well prepared, crispy on the outside and tender inside with a good and tasty flavor and not greasy. My smoked pork shop was delicious with amazing potato salad. Really the only things they didn't knock out of the park on was the spagetti salad and corn bread. My spaghetti salad was good though not great - too much italian dressing for my taste and the corn bread was also just good and not great. The fried chicken and bbq pork steak also looked great but alas I won't get to try it. read more

Great place to grab homestyle cooking. Staff were very friendly and patient. Fried chicken was delicious, really just like Moms... read more

We stopped here while traveling through. I wanted fried chicken but they didn't serve it on Friday's so I decided on the BLT. It was decent. The staff was friendly and it felt like such a small town restaurant. read more

Bonnie Cafe - BLT - Cafes Near Me - Bonnie, Illinois

Home cooking at its best. Try the catfish...crispy & flavorful, not fishy! Cole-slaw & French fries with sweet tea!‼. Yum it was so good-no time for pictures!! read more

Loads of food. Huge portions. Home cooking. Clean and tidy with a great family atmosphere. Friendly service. Definitely will stop again.

This place is a very nice, quaint restaurant. They have the absolute best fried chicken I've ever eaten. Like any other business, if they get busy, you do get forgotten. It's a family owned and run place. It makes me feel like I'm back in the old days. Everyone there seems to know everyone that comes in. They take the time to remember your name. They make sheet cakes on what northern folks use as cookie sheets, and they're incredible! I never got to experience their white pie, but I hear it's the best. It's not fancy by any means, but since you're not eating the light fixtures, that shouldn't matter. It's a down to earth, best fried chicken place you're ever going to find this side of heaven. I'm sure the rest of their menu is great as well. They also have the best Brown gravy. The one in Bonnie, il is better than the one at the airport, by far. It's good food there at the airport as well, but for a quaint dining experience, head to Bonnie Cafe in Bonnie, IL. You won't be disappointed. read more

I stopped here because of Yelp reviews. It is everything the reviewers said it was, good food, low prices, and great service. Very much a hometown restaurant. The waitress was very helpful and when I told her that it was my first time there, she pointed out the "all you can eat" specials on the board. and told me they were known for their hamburgers. I started to order a double burger and she said, "Oh no, you don't want to do that. Each patty is 10 ounces!" She also pointed out which fries were cut from "real potatoes" and which were frozen. Chose the straight fries and they were great! I will come back and bring my husband. Waiting to try the pie! read more

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Excellent food and you can't beat the prices!! They have a large selection of good home-cookin' with daily specials that are a lot of food for little money! read more

We made an out of the way pit stop for real food and Bonnie Cafe was the spot. Our to-go order was hot, fresh, and a tremendous value for the dollar. We'll definitely make Bonnie Cafe our go-to Southern Illinois dinner stop. read more

Cute little country cafe in the middle of nowhere. Waitress was great. Even offered some of her own personal stash of creamer. Food was good, especially the eggs. Ambience is rustic. Highly recommend. read more

Bonnie Cafe in West Frankfort. Very disappointed. Not our first time here but finally our last. They are still selling the advertised buffet and telling people that more food is coming out.... But then stopped adding food.... Shortly after we ordered. So we got the buffet and salads.... But then no more food came out. $15 is a lot to pay for salad and mashed potatoes at this place. The food quality had been declining but this is the end for us... read more

We were traveling through the area and needed a place to stop for breakfast. We chose Bonnie's based on reviews and it didn't disappoint. The staff was friendly, the food was cheap, and the portions were enormous. The food was diner food but excellent, especially the biscuits and gravy. It's definitely worth the few minute drive off the interstate. read more

Bonnie Cafe - All this for $4.39! - Cafes Near Me - Bonnie, Illinois

What a cute place! I loved it from the moment I pull in, with the cute, quaint wooden building. 3 people said good morning to me when I walked in. It's such a great spot! The food is great and reasonable. The coffee is excellent! Highly recommended. read more

Have you ever dreamed of taking a biscuit and gravy bath? You will after you eat here. My son ordered the B&G. At least I think he did- seems like it was gone as soon as it hit the table. You've heard about inhaling food? Well- my son was no slouch with his B&G. Hubs ordered the haystack- an embarrassingly large mountain of breakfast vittles. He cut into his over easy egg on top and it was like the yolk just knew without thinking how to spread like icing on a cake. Waffles! Buttery explosions of delicious in my mouth. So good I ate half of them without syrup. And sausage as a side that tastes so good you know the name of the pig that died to give you breakfast. Home fries! I'm fairly certain these were deep fried in an illegal substance the way my stepdaughter looked while she was eating them. There may be a lesson on sharing coming up in her future. The staff is amazing and very friendly. They make sure you are well fed and happy. I would say they took care of me like my own mother- but she would have made me clean the dishes- so "better than my own mom" is more like it. The place is located about 5- 10 minutes off interstate 57- but if you are on a roadtrip headed south, just jump on the exit to HWy 37. After breakfast it's a short jump back to 57. One small note to the owners- the men's bathroom door didn't close. May want to check that soon before you really get to know your male customers. Thanks for a great dining experience- if we are ever this way again, we are sure to keep this place in mind. read more

Found this little gem after exploring southern Illinois bike trails. Amazing food, portions and prices. They were sold out of white pie so we may need another try! read more

Bonnie Cafe - Turkey and dressing special, three sides, cornbread and cake - $7.29 - Cafes Near Me - Bonnie, Illinois

Kinda odd that my review disappeared. Didnt think a company could erase them. I am new to the area and wanted to try this out. We had breakfast here a few months ago. It was awful. Place was dirty. Never was asked if we wanted a refill drinks. The food was awful. I've had MUCH better. The biscuit and gravy was probably the worse B&G I've ever had. I also know there's are other locations for this restaurant other than just in Bonnie. I wonder if those are any better. read more

The West Frankfort location needs a few more cooks to keep up with the demand of the busy crowds. The owner could use a lesson in apology techniques. When you wait an hour for cold food, I know more than a tiny discount is in order. I was told that her attitude makes it hard to keep employees. Maybe the fix would be, treat ppl good and keep good workers lol. That would help with the production line and produce well satisfied guests read more

On our trip out to Warden, Illinois we stumbled by Bonnie's. Actually were looking for a Friday night dance and a ice cream. Luckily for us the ice cream stand was closed. We entered Bonnie's and the energy was so positive. Needless to say the food was excellent. Anyone traveling through definantly should stop in and dine! George Womack Pamplin, Va. read more

Bonnie Cafe in West Frankfort was excellent! Went there for breakfast today. Service was second to none & once we got our food it was delicious! Very busy today! read more

If you're coming thru, this is the place to go. Sweet service, great pricing, all real home cooked food like grandma used to make. Huge turn around and drive through driveways made our uhaul w car trailer parking a breeze too! read more

This is a great place to eat! Mom n pop stop! Good food and great atmosphere. The map is not exact. Be ware of that. We will be going back for dinner tonight AYCE frog legs!! Yay!! read more

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My cousin loves this place. I don't. The black eyed peas were the best thing on the plate. The pork steak was small and the BBQ sauce was from a bottle. If you grew up in a trailer court and your mother feed you slop bought from Aldis and you have never experienced real good food this is the place for you. The store bought chocolate cake was average. The good news is I didn't vomit. read more

Manager is very rude and unprofessional sides are horrible! This place will not last if you do not treat your guest well they will not return word of mouth can ruin a business. Manager is very arrogant! read more

Ate here on a Sunday afternoon. Excellent service, not too far from the interstate. In an area next to an ice cream place and bait shop (which I think just adds to the charm!), really good Mom and Pop fare. Watermelon cake and don't forget to try the "white pie"-- indescribably delicious ---- a southern Illinois tradition read more