The name of the restaurant is wrong here on Yelp! The correct name is Shelly's Smash Burger…read more Staff were very friendly. Ingredients were all fresh. Prices very reasonable. It's not really a truck stop, but it is part of a convenience store at a Phillips 66 gas station. The only options for burgers in Waterloo near where we are, are either fast food or Denny's, Applebees, etc. It's a bit of a drive down Rte 3 to Red Bud, but if you want a very good burger at a reasonable price it's worth making the trip.

I went out on a limb trusting some other Yelp reviews of this place and decided to stop on our way…read moreback from the wine trails in Southern Illinois. We had a hard time ordering. It was a little bit confusing on if we went to the main checkout or the one in the corner, which is kind of like a weird restaurant/ gambling area. Anyway, after we figure out what we wanted we waited for the order and ate it on the drive home. It did not package well, even from the store to the car which was like a 10-second walk. The fries were mushy and gross, and I feel like the burger was completely underwhelming. I think steak 'n shake has some of the best burgers. If we were going to stop somewhere local we probably should have done that. That. There's nothing to write home about and they offer a discount on some ice cream that's hand scooped, my partner got some of that and tried it and it was completely freezer burnt. So needless to say we won't be back, but it was I guess. Guess interesting to check out a local spot that I've been curious about. 3/10 won't try again and wouldn't recommend.

I was in mood for fish fry on Friday during lent. I pick Crazy Train Saloon. Very crowded. Waited…read more5 minutes. Before I decided to sit at bar but finally bartender got me a table right away. Gal server was very friendly. I ordered cod fish plate with white cheddar Mac n Cheese. Mac n Cheese very good and need little salt but very good. I'd come back for buffet specials. Thank you

Decided to try a "newer" establishment right outside of Waterloo…read more This place is quaint. Everyone on staff were very friendly and prompted service was had. There are Specials every day of the week. We got the $1 wing special and the Chicken Bacon Ranch Special. We were able to split our sauce for the wings but wish we stuck with the sweet &Spicy (I think that was the name) the Buffalo was way to hot for us. The Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich was very good!!!! We did get some Fried Mushrooms and alot didn't have..Mushrooms in it... lol. We heard that they have the Best Fried Chicken around.. Sundays are All Yiu Can Eat (no regular menu). So we will have to go back and check it out!! Parking can be a challenge..especially on weekends and when they have Live music. And $6.50 for 1 trip to the Salad Bar is a bit Steep..

They still keep the old look inside. Food is fantastic…read more Service is fantastic. Plenty parking outside.

Headed to a new place to try their Lenten Fish Fry…read more. The place was busy, which I love to see, and the wait wasn't bad at all.. we did get there around 5pm. The owner/server was very friendly and helpful in explaining the Lenten Menu. The Cod was very good!!! Loved the Fries but would pass on the Mac n Cheese (it was ok). Also, got the Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap which was yummy!!! Drinks were good and strong!! We got some desserts to go as they were brought in fresh!!! The Key Lime pie was good!! But very Green!! The German Chocolate Cake was Delish... I just wish for $4/slice the piece was a bit bigger!!! Note: it took a little bit for our food to come out but we were in no hurry!! We will go back!! The menu has a good variety to try. The old bar is great

Great Friday night fish place. It has a limited Lent Menu…read moreduring this season but I think it is one of the Best!!! The fried pickles are a MUST appetizer!!! And the House Salad with the homemade Ranch Dressing ummm Yes please! The fish is hot and crispy and just right!! I opted for a bake potato and glad I did. I can't say enough about this place!!! If you are looking for a different place during Lent please stop in at Mr BBQ (Waterloo location)

Way too much sauce , wow .. let's taste the meat. Also feel it was over cooked . Sides tasted…read moreLiked they where bought premade

This place was really hoppin' when a large group of us stopped in after an event nearby. They…read moreopened up a back room for us, which was good (to get seated), but lacking in any nice atmosphere. The service was good, especially considering how busy they were. My Chicken Club Sandwich was pretty hefty and also tasty. I liked that they offer cottage cheese as a side. Had a cocktail too (vodka and lemonade) and enjoyed it. Overall, not a bad place to get a meal.

We are always looking for somewhere new to visit so we headed to the small town of Maeystown IL…read more Stopped off for a quick bite at Hank & Lilly's Creekside. I got the buffalo chicken wrap and he got the chipotle chicken wrap. Food was good and reasonably priced. Service was a little slow and not overly friendly but the barmaid was working all by herself and had a busy day. We sat outside, enjoyed our lunch and got to meet a couple of the locals. It's your typical bar with food but with a variety of options.

For our pre-Christmas dinner, my husband brought me here…read more The place is located in downtown Waterloo. There were plenty of street parking available and within walking distance from the restaurant. When we arrived, we were greeted immediately and brought to an elevator. We were seated on the second floor overlooking the streets. The place is beautifully decorated from what looked like repurposed doors. I'm not sure if the door looks were intentional or they truly were repurposed. Either way, they gave the restaurant characters. Our waitress stopped by shortly after we were seated and took our drink orders. After she brought us our drinks, we placed an order for some smoked prawn roll (jalapeño cream cheese mousse, red pepper jelly, fried wanton and cucumber). Delicious! Next came our entrée. I ordered the 16 oz cowboy ribeye, medium rare. The steaks are a la carte. I ordered a side of brown butter asparagus to go with my steak. They offer accouterment for the steaks but I decided against it. My steak was prepared properly and was quite tasty. My husband had the grilled salmon which he also thoroughly enjoyed. For dessert, I ordered the chocolate grand Marnier creme caramel. It was divine! Overall, our dining experience was wonderful. Making the 20-minute trek was well worth it.

Great experience for Sunday Fried Chicken at Gallaghers! Huge family style portions. Delicious…read morecrust on the moist chicken. Lovely older building that was rehabbed right on Main Street in Waterloo. Highly recommend! Check times as they close kind of early on Sundays.

Another great place in one of my favorite small towns! I was very impressed with the wings. We…read moretried both buffalo and sweet chili, they were juicy and crunchy (I wish they had a little more sauce, but I'm sure I could have asked for more). We also ordered a side of onion rings and fried green beans, the Cajun sauce served with the green beans was so good! Our server and the bartender were great, they tapped a keg for us to make sure we could still get the beer we wanted when they could have easily requested we got something different.

Always a great time! Our server Ashley is fantastic and the food was delicious…read more We brought some newbies with us and they agree