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.

HoneyBadger Grill Ate here today Friday for the first time…read more The sandwiches were very delicious, we will definitely be back to eat here again. The service was nice, food was brought to the table. The facilities looked very clean and nice, plenty of seating. They got busy very quickly right after opening at 11:00. Will positively be eating here often.

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.

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!

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

I was in the mood for a good quality burger and that's exactly what I got here! I ordered a triple…read morewith pepper jack and bacon and it was fantastic! You can tell they use fresh, quality ingredients. The service was great as well.

Great place to get drinks and appetizers in Elsberry. Super affordable and has a country dive bar…read moreatmosphere.

What a cool place! I was surprised by the great menu considering it's a bar. Fantastic food and…read moresuper nice service. We've been twice. Dine in and pick up. They have a cool game room area, so we look forward to going back and just hanging out!

My husband ordered a impossible hot af and I got the turkey bacon sandwich with fries, onion rings,…read moreand an Oreo milkshake It was all delicious Staff was very friendly Restaurant was clean and tidy The food came out quickly

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.

I've driven past this business so many times and I've been wanting to try it. So I finally did on a…read moreFriday night. They share a parking lot with several other businesses in the plaza, but there was plenty of parking and several disabled spots right at the door, including a ramp. They have a nice outdoor patio for seasonable weather. There's plenty of seating inside this casual spot. They have a counter for placing your order and a pick up window on the side. I ordered takeout online and my order was ready even before the promised time. I love that they have several options for a "burger" besides a typical beef patty including hot dogs. They have suggested combinations and also "make your own." They cater to lots of dietary needs, including Vegan, Paleo, Keto, etc. On this visit, I chose the Dr. Praeger black bean burger with all kinds of toppings. I love the option of avocado slices and the fried onion straws. I had a hard time choosing between the regular fries, sweet potato fries or the house made chips. I decided on the regular fries and it was a good choice. I chose the personal size and the portion was huge. The food was hot, fresh and very tasty. Service was good on my visit and they seem to keep the establishment very clean. This is definitely worth a stop for a casual meal.

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.