We've stopped in to Mississippi Culture a several times, and have usually found co-owner Tracy…read morebehind the bar. He's created an atmosphere--and product--that makes me want to stick around awhile. In fact, for our last visit we got carry-out food from an Italian restaurant in town and enjoyed it at MC's bar so we could make an evening of it. The mood in the room is comfortable, with high ceilings, dark wood, and just enough warm lighting. The music is cool; Tracy knows what works in the space and creates a nice vibe. Printed menus are readily available, listing current house beers, guest taps, and can and bottle offerings. They also have a nice cocktail menu featuring house-made cordials and such. And the beer--it's really good! They specialize in oak-fermented ales, and seem to know what they're doing and take pride in their work. A couple farmhouse ales hit the spot on a recent hot day. My fave on the menu was the Orange Peeler saison, and I regret not bringing home some cans (the first beer they've canned, I believe.) They also have some collabs with Perennial Artisan Ales available in bottles; those did come home with us. Another beer that's not currently on the menu, but I enjoyed a few months ago: Fuzzy Guitars, an oak-aged saison with blackberries. There's always something new and interesting here, as well as beers worth coming back to each time. Also a hit for me: the cocktails and mocktails. I chose a cocktail off the menu (the name of it escapes me... something about a worm) that involved tequila, absinthe, vermouth, and... I don't know what else but it was perfectly balanced and lovely to sip. I followed that up with a flavored soda that was also top-notch. Mississippi Culture is hosting events, including live music and trivia nights--I'm looking forward to returning for those soon.

This is an awesome local brewery. You can bring in food, they play a variety of good music, and…read moreoften participate or host local events. Their beer & cocktail menus change seasonally and always offer a variety of well crafted options.

Really cute place. Right on the train tracks which is kinda fun…read more It wasn't too busy when we got there at 5:30 on Saturday. Server was super nice. Attentive without being overbearing. We had the pulled pork nachos, beer cheese soup, BLT, Cajun chicken tenders with sweet potato fries and the Cajun cole slaw. All was really good. I had the red sangria which was outstanding. I deducted a star, because there seemed to be a lot of confusion with what was coming out, who was bringing it, and where it was. The stars seemed to be getting frustrated with each other and didn't hide it. Other than that one hiccup, nice place and would return.

I don't have anything good or bad to say about this restaurant. It's just meh. The prices don't…read morematch the lackluster quality of the food.

Beef medallions were excused Waiters were there for…read moreeverything we needed. Front room was quaint. Definitely a place for a return dinner

Such a great local staple! This place has such a cozy atmosphere it honestly feels like you're…read moredining in someone's home in the best way possible. The food is consistently fantastic, and the cocktails are always perfectly done. We've been back several times now and have never been disappointed. It's the perfect spot for a Friday night dinner, date night, or celebration with friends. And whatever you do, don't skip the French onion soup it's a must-order every time!

Great food, great service, and the ambiance of an iconic bar, which it is. The vine covered…read moreexterior is neat, downtown landmark location. This is the place to eat or drink in Mount Olive. You will like or love this well run spot..

Had a delightful weekday lunch here on a recent road trip. I went with the pork tenderloin "shoe."…read more If you aren't familiar with the "shoe" it's a mid Illinois thing with Texas toast, topped with your choice of protein, fries, and your choice of sausage gravy or cheese sauce. Each element of the plate was great, good tenderloin, lightly battered, crispy fries, and outstanding cheese sauce. They were very busy with the local crowd, including a couple of tables of card players. Just one employee and a cook holding down the fort, but they managed well. Wish I knew what was in that cheese sauce.

Tucked into a corner, this is a great eatery. Lovely choice of cocktails and other spirits. I had a…read morecaramel apple mule. Saw our couple of lavender lemon drop martinis and a bramble punch on our table. The truffle fries are a must try/devour as are the sprouts. I had a caesar salad for my main. The menu isn't terribly gluten friendly but sprouts, caesar, and a cocktail are a pretty elite combo. The inside is nice with lots of wood, glass, and textures. Our server was friendly and attentive.

I woke up Easter morning and there was no Easter Basket filled with chocolates waiting for me. What…read moreshould I expect when I am an old man living alone with two dogs. Since I had no basket to enjoy, I decided to take myself out for Brunch. I remembered the last time I went to brunch at, Brick + Bramble, it was pretty good. So I made myself presentable and headed to Edwardsville. I'll tell you up front, this Brunch far exceeded the last one and I thought it was outstanding. I seated myself at the bar, my favorite place to eat when dining alone. Was glad to see one of my favorite things and that is Hooks and Outlets Under the Bar. It's such a nice touch, to provide those for the customers. Let me start out giving a shout out to the young lady who was bartending. She did an outstanding job making my cocktails and taking my order. I ordered a Morning Martini and she asked if I wanted that or did I really want just an Espresso Martini. She quickly explained the differences and I went with the Espresso. I've had the Morning, but this espresso one, made my morning. While I was reading the Brunch menu, another server came up to retrieve drinks for her table. As she waited, I asked her what would she recommend for me to order. Without blinking she said, Fried Chicken Benedict. I giggled and told that was what I was leaning towards and her recommendation made my mind up. When my Benedict arrived, my eyes bugged out of my head. It was huge, I mean seriously huge. I could not eat all of it, I had to take half home. Later that night, a little warm-up and I had dinner. The Benedict was grilled biscuits topped with hand-bread fried chicken breast topped with over-easy eggs and house made sausage gravy. The breading on the breast was crunchy and crisp. Eggs were done perfectly and the sausage gravy was equal to a farmers wife. I may have been getting full, but I couldn't just have one cocktail. After all it's Brunch and Easter morn. After seeing the flier for the spring cocktail specials, I ordered a Pistachio Martini. It's vanilla vodka, Amaretto, Bailey'sBlue Curacao with a Crushed Pistachio Rim, made up for not having an Easter Basket filled with chocolate. The rich creamy texture was like drinking a dessert. Before spring is over, I'll be back for another. Again, shout out to the great bartender who took care of me.

Came here on a Saturday night and there were about 6 people here when we arrived. We sat in the…read morerear couch area and were finally approached about 15 min after our arrival. We finished our drinks but one person in our group didnt receive his. We were never approached by wait staff again, and we had to go to the bar to pay our tab upon leaving. Drinks were great and the drink menu looks fantastic, but we were very disappointed with the quality of the service.

Delish cocktails. I got the raftini and my fiancé got the strawberry basil margarita, both were…read moregreat We also tried the soca boba cocktail, which was yummy as well! Service was great.

I cannot say enough good things about this place. You know it's gonna be good when the chef…read moredelivers his dinner plates lol. We had the tartiflette for an appetizer and it was SO good, I still catch myself thinking about it. Savory potato & onion dip on crusty bread! I tried the bormio salad and when I say it's the best anchovy dressing I have ever had, I mean it. My boyfriend tried the pork chops & said they were tender. Their dirty martini had some really good olives in it and I know that sounds weird, but these were better than any olive I've ever had. Looking forward to returning!

I wish I could give them 6 stars…read more Everything, and I mean everything, was completely dialed-in. From the reservation, to the hostess greeting us and helping us even though we arrived an hour early, to the desserts. The server was knowledgeable and helpful in choosing our food and drinks. It's a small menu, but clearly that allows and incredible focus on the quality and the details. I cannot imagine being unhappy with anything listed. This, for us is a special occasion place, simply because of the prices, but WORTH IT.

Original owners retired since our last visit, but we found this charming little restaurant to be…read moresubstantially the same as before. Hidden little gem in Edwardsville! Menus very similar, ambience the same (clean, modern and intimate). They have added live music (we were there on a Saturday night).m which was a plus. We sat on the charming and quaint patio. shared the house salad and each had a pizza (margherita and sausage and peppers). Glass of Anne Marie (Willamette Valley) rose. Service and food all excellent.

I visited about a week ago and had an outstanding experience. The new ownership has done a…read morefantastic job creating a welcoming atmosphere with a great ambiance that immediately stands out. The quality of the food and drinks was excellent, and you can tell they take pride in every detail. The staff was knowledgeable, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome from the moment we walked in. If you've been here before, it's definitely worth giving it another try under the new ownership. I'll absolutely be back and highly recommend checking it out!

My review will be limited as we came during their holiday schedule. We had reservations (an…read moreabsolute must) on Monday during the holiday season (normally closed on Monday). Their service was limited to drinks and a featured appetizer. The ambiance was stunning! Hats off to the designer of the Christmas decorations. The decor set the expectation of my experience and they did not disappoint!. There were 8 in our party and we ordered from the holiday drink menu, designed like a Christmas Card which is a genius idea. We tried 8 of their drinks and passed them around to taste. ALL were well balanced so hats off to the bartenders as the place was packed and it would have been easy to let your standards slip when you are as busy as they were. Although the place was packed our service was great. I can't wait to return and try their food menu. If it is anything like their attention to detail, I am so excited to return and I fully expect to post a great review. What a great evening with friends and a great kick off of the holidays. Just a quick note on pricing: This is not a chain restaurant so don't expect chain restaurant prices. My opinion is it is deserved price point when you consider the standards they set. It's a perfect place for date night, entertaining a client or a girls evening out.

Atmosphere was awesome. True speakeasy feeling. The staff was attentive and friendly. The cocktails…read morewere delicious and not too pricey. I even let the bartender create a drink for me and it tasted amazing. Will definitely go again next time in town

This is still an amazing spot to spend time with friends. It's such a great atmosphere and very…read morewelcoming. I love meeting new people there. The best nights are when the owners, Zyi and Jenni, are there. They bring the sparkle. It's a beautiful place to enjoy art, music and laughter. That's why I keep coming back.

First time trying out this cute little spot, been trying to get here for a while now! I'm glad I…read morewas able to stop in and check it out. They are drinks only however they do have snacks on hand that you can purchase which is cool. We ate before hand but I also seen them bringing out some pack eager ramen so that may be available for purchase as well. I love the uniqueness of the menu and the fact that they allow customer creations to be on the menu as well. Customer service was top tier! The drinks were great I'd give them a 9/10. I will def be back to visit.