It was a long drive without a convenience store this morning from Louisiana Missouri to Elsberry…read moreMissouri - and I was really needing a cup of coffee. When I rolled into town, I saw the Shell station first and almost went there. But right next to it was a Casey's and I am a big fan of the Casey's chain, so the choice was obvious. Big city convenience stores have their breakfast sandwiches brought in by truck from some central distribution center, but Casey's always has a dedicated cook making up the pizzas and hot sandwiches on the spot. Samara in the kitchen was very sweet and helpful. When I told her that neither my dog nor I eat the bread on the breakfast sandwiches - and asked her what sandwich would have the most good innards - she recommended the breakfast burrito, which was quite delicious. Casey's stock the Naked brand juice drinks which I like quite a lot- and also an aloe juice drink which is comforting to my tummy. They also have their own brand coffee drinks and iced tea, which are cheaper than the big national brands and have excellent ingredients. I was also able to buy Casey's brand spring water and seltzer water, which we need for our camping. When I went to check out, I could not find my wallet in any of my many cold-weather pockets - and had to go back to my camper van to look for it. It's a new van and I don't have my habits down yet - and it took me forever to find my wallet. Angela at the checkout was very patient with my disorganization and did a great job. I also met a lot of very friendly people in the store. Casey's seems to attract nice people - and the people in this part of Missouri are generally quite nice anyway. If you do happen to find yourself in this part of Missouri, following the scenic Route 79 along the Mississippi River, I highly recommend this Casey's store.

Love gas station pizza and they never get greedy with toppings. Always a great experience inside…read morethe store regardless.

Love the new building. Enjoy river view while eating good food. We had the chicken, bacon, ranch…read moresandwich and fish, both which were very good. I would say they have one of the best fish around and that's hard to say in this area. Service was great.

my fav place to come when i'm home from school. they recently changed their chicken tenders and…read morethey're SOOOOO much better. lots of breading on them. they sell everything individually so don't forget to order fries. they do give you a pretty large amount. my fav appetizer is the tumbleweeds, they're like super thin onion rings.

Quick lunch while doing #VEXRobotics tournament at Troy Buchanan HS. While I wished I got the hand…read morecut fries, I really liked my loaded tots w sauces on the side to control the flavor. Badger sauce was good & Buffaladger Sauce even BETTER! Also got the Western Burger and very glad they had the gluten-free bun option and haystacks fried-onions on the side. #BradyEats

My wife and I were visiting my niece, and on our way out of town we came across a little BBQ spot…read morecalled Sugar and Smoke. It's a neat-looking place--nicely decorated, inviting, and full of that good smoky aroma that hits you as soon as you step inside. We were welcomed immediately, told to sit wherever we liked, and our waitress followed us over to take our drink orders right away. My wife ordered the meatloaf special, and while I teased her for choosing meatloaf at a BBQ joint, I ended up going with the Smoked Reuben. They brought her an entire meatloaf, along with green beans and mashed potatoes. I'm not exaggerating--this loaf easily could have fed three people. It was so good she nearly hurt herself trying to finish it. She almost made it through all the green beans, too, but I managed to snag the last one--and it was delicious. Then came my Reuben: a massive, five-layer monstrosity. I actually asked the waitress whether they made it that way just to impress me (since I had announced upfront that I'm a bit of a Reuben snob, lol) or if all their Reubens are like this. She swore they're all made exactly the same. You've got to see the photo. The marbled rye was sturdy and didn't collapse under the weight of two layers of thinly sliced smoked beef and a thick layer of juicy, tangy sauerkraut. I'm a kraut lover, so I really appreciated how generous they were. The house-made Thousand Island-style sauce tied everything together perfectly. In the nearly 17 years I've been posting on Urbanspoon, Zomato, and now Yelp, this Reuben easily sits in my top three--maybe even my #1. The smoky flavor made it unique, and I loved it. My only regret was not being able to finish this monster of a sandwich--it was delicious but messy, and I went through a handful of napkins. A lovely lady came out to ask how I liked the Reuben and introduced herself as one of the owners. (I apologize--I've forgotten her name!) My only suggestion would be to keep the meat thinly sliced--shaved would be even better--and maybe offer a half portion at a lower price. As it was, I could barely touch my perfectly cooked French fries. To top off the experience, my wife ordered the bread pudding. She has a "gold standard" bread pudding from years ago that she compares all others to, and she said this one was just as good, if not better, than her all-time favorite. I wish we had a Sugar and Smoke closer to home, because it would absolutely be a regular stop for us. It's so refreshing to find an establishment that cares this much about its food and its customers.

Stopped in S&S for lunch and the experience was hometown happiness topped off with exceptional…read moreservice! I had the Rueben (pictured), which I would order over and over! My husband had the lunch special of meatloaf, which was also very yummy. Can't go wrong stopping in. We'll be back!

The burger is okay…read more The vanilla shake is not. It is more like ice cream. When it melted, you could see ice molehills.

Great place for a quick lunch. Food was good and was recommended by my son who attends Illinois…read moreCollege right up the road.

We had a big group of 10 people, and the service was great despite being busy on a Friday night…read more The food was all delicious, and the deserts looked really good but we were too full to partake. (Loved the steak bite and cheese bite appetizers). Prices were good, and it was not too loud to talk, despite good classic rock and country rock music playing in the background. We had a blast and plan to come again!

Fast service, people are Friendly & the food is affordable & variety of food on the menuread more

Really cool spot with good food. Their burgers are like smash burgers - very greasy to be honest…read morehaha but it was really good! Their fries are cooked in beef tallow and were super crispy and delish. Kids loved eating here Experience: You order at the front and food will be brought out to you. They will clean up your spot for you. The restaurant itself is 90s themed - lots of toys around to look at and play ISpy with the kids. They also have some older (dare I say vintage) tv shows playing in some monitors around the seating area.

This seems to be a love it or hate it establishment. The fries were fresh and good. The mushroom…read moreswiss was bland, like not even salt on the burger. And there was so much grease/butter on the bun top, that you could not grip the burger. The music is louder than a conversation can be held. They were pretty crowded for 2pm on a Saturday.

We have been receiving offers in the mail since they opened. We recently had the opportunity to…read morestop in for a visit. The team is friendly and helpful with the menu. They offer a wide range of burger options. The main proteins are turkey beef and black bean. The toppings combinations are exponential. We ordered a regular cheese burger and a black bean burger. The bun is soft and fluffy. The toppings are as fresh as you can get. The beef burger was juicy and flavorful. The veggie patty was crisp and tender. We also ordered the hand cut fries and they did not disappoint. The big reason we decided to give them a try was for the milk shakes. Most of the burger places offer shakes made with frozen custard. Having an egg allergy prevents everyone in our family from being able to enjoy a shake with their meal. The shake was perfectly thick and delicious. They have a nice variety to choose from. The space is brand new, bright, clean, and comfortable.

We were excited to try here, but that fire was quickly put out. Their burgers are pretty good for…read moremy kid but for the cost, they are not something to write home about. There was barely any special sauce and for me I was not overly impressed. I did not like the fries either as they tasted burnt but that was a personal preference. The place is clean, but most of the ketchup bottles were empty so finally the third bottle I was finally able to get some ketchup. Lastly, their drink selection was poor. They did not have Coke Zero or Diet Dr Pepper so went with Sweet Tea but it was more lome unsweet Tea so 3 strikes and you are out in my book.

A charming little bar & grill with standard pub fare. Service was quick on a busy Saturday…read moreafternoon. I had the "Best" French Dip, which was decent but far from the best I've ever had. Their fries are shoestring, almost similar to McDonald's, which isn't my favorite style at a sit-down restaurant. Next time I would probably order one of their specialities as they sound a little more exciting than what I got.

Found this place on a whim after visiting Six Flags and when I tell you this was THE BEST Cuban…read moresandwich I have ever had in my entire life. The carmelized onions on it were *chefs kiss*. My husband got the stack house burger and licked his plate clean. Highly highly recommend if you are in the area and might be a yearly tradition on vacation. I will be dreaming about that sandwhich for months to come. The service was also really great and the patio and drinks were good too! 10/10

This is a small diner! One cook, one waitress and an ATM machine :)…read moreIt is kind of loud inside whenever the air is running and then when it shuts off, you find you were yelling! Oops This was a nice stop for us on our way to Chicago. I had a cheeseburger and the layer salad. The layer salad was strictly a sentimental choice based on what I remembered my mom making and I'd have to say, I was disappointed. Due to the small bowl they served it in it was mostly mayo with very little lettuce. The cheeseburger was excellent though - nothing fancy, but great flavor! Hubby ordered the meatloaf special and thought it was good.

Cutest tiny ma and pa place with great service, great food. Burgers, grilled chicken sandwich,…read morecrinkle fries delicious.