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    Chenoa Family Restaurant

    3.9 (72 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    All this plus a large bowl of soup (or salad) were included in the $17 t-bone lunch.
    Michael S.

    I'm surprised by the low reviews for this place. I've eaten here multiple times in the last year and consider it 4-5 stars each time for variety, quality, and service. "Family" in a restaurant name means "comfort food" and "inexpensive." Comfort food means hearty and filling, not usually healthy or adventurous. So, "family" sets my expectations when I enter a place like this. My t-bone meal for $17 could have fed two economically. Though the medium rare request came out rare the meat was still flavorful. Choice of two sides and choice of salad or a (large) bowl of soup, plus a slab of home made bread were all included. The mashed potato consistency was more like a baked potato with gravy, which was odd. But that's the thing about family--I may eat your family's recipe but prefer my own. And besides, where else are you going to get a large t-bone and that many sides for $17?

    Chicken parmesan
    Beemerrgirl K.

    Wow. What an outstanding find. On our way back from Springfield to Chicago and needed a late lunch. This place is down home good cooking. The portions are huge. All dinners cone with a trip to the salad bar. It was plentiful and the soups were homemade. I got the fries chicken dinner with all white meat. It was awesome. Not greasy, crispy skin, very juicy and super tender. Tge others in my party got beef ravioli and chicken parmesan. The chicken parm was not breaded but still great. The pies are all homemade and the staff was delightful. Worth a stop if you're local or from outta town.

    Bloody and Raw on the inside! Glad we cut into the fried chicken first.

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    Went here for a Sat morning breakfast. Everything was very good! Plenty of food. Fast service. Will definitely go again.

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    Stopped there a few times for breakfast. Always good! Hard to stomach the constant Fox News dribble they have on, though!

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    Not bad .... I had the chicken sandwich it was a 6/10 my gf got a tuna melt it was a 3/10. Good menu selection and not too expensive.

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    Poor boy sandwich is the best on the menu...more like a classic French dip sandwich but amazing!

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    Lost In Time - Baked goods

    Lost In Time

    (35 reviews)

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    Lost in Time is such a charming spot, and they really impressed me with how accommodating and…read morethoughtful the staff were. I came in looking for dairy free options and was so happy to find out they make their oatmeal with no dairy at all. I ordered it with raisins and brown sugar on the side, and it was simple, warm, and exactly what I wanted. If you do want milk, they'll bring it on the side. I also ordered the grilled peach salad, and wow. Perfectly grilled, sweet, and such a standout. The dressing seemed to contain dairy, but the team was very helpful in guiding me and making sure I had what I needed. It quickly became one of my favorite salads I've had in a long time. My husband sampled some of their pastries and said they were delicious. They also had a massive cinnamon roll on the counter, probably close to ten inches wide. I didn't get it this time, but if you're a cinnamon roll person, this is absolutely the place to indulge. They have regular sized ones too if you're not ready to commit to the giant version. The server was so kind, and I think the manager spoke with us as well. She was just as friendly. I also really liked the decor, which gave the place a comfortable, welcoming vibe. And small detail, but appreciated: they have a baby changing table in the bathroom, which I know is a lifesaver for a lot of families.

    I came here for breakfast, as I heard rumors about 1 lb. cinnamon rolls. I can confirm that the…read morerumors are true, and I suspect that Lost in Time offers one of the better breakfasts around small-town Central Illinois. What you can expect: -meals served on antique china -homemade breakfasts and lunches -grab and go meals and sweets, including cinnamon rolls big and small -friendly servers My dining companion was a big fan of her omelet and home fries, especially the not-so-overwhelming portion size. I enjoyed my cinnamon roll and hash browns. My small critique is that the cinnamon rolls aren't served warm. I asked my server to heat mine up, and while she did, it really didn't impact the roll--only some frosting. If I was to return, I would order one to go and reheat it at home...and would I return? Yes, and I already know I want to try to baked oatmeal.

    Sweetwater Kitchen & Cocktails

    Sweetwater Kitchen & Cocktails

    (46 reviews)

    We visited Sweetwater Kitchen last night for dinner. The service was good, atmosphere is a fun vibe…read morewith a great view. The outdoor fireplace is warm and inviting. We had a taco appetizer which was great. The real star of the show was the Huli Chicken. It was on the specials menu. (PLEASE put this on your regular menu) It was delicious!! I wasn't sure what Huli chicken was but decided to give it a try and I'm so glad I did. The mashed potatoes and broccoli sides were also very great. It is so nice to go out for dinner and have a meal that doesn't feel like it came off a Sysco truck. The kitchen staff is creating interesting and delicious food! We will be back and please have the Huli chicken on the menu!

    First time here. We went on a Saturday evening. I would recommend making a reservation. ( we did…read morenot because we did not know). We were told about 30 mins we waited an hour. We did have some drinks at the bar. The blackberry Martini and a mai tai was really good. We were finally seated out side on the patio. It did take awhile for us to be greeted. We ordered the jumbo pretzel it came with 3 different dips. . It was like a normal pretzel. I ordered the caribbean chicken with a side salad. It was cooked good with flavor. My husband ordered the mushroom burger with slaw. He said the burger was really greasy. But okay tasting. Over all if u have about 3 hours then try this place out. The food is good .

    Edinger's Filling Station - Monte Cristo Wrap

    Edinger's Filling Station

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    Pontiac, Illinois has quite a lot of Route 66 information. Museums, car museum and a quaint town…read moresquare. We walked from the car museum to Edinger's Filling Station for lunch. We couldn't have picked a better spot. We were seated immediately and notice the place was filled with mainly locals. Our server stopped by right away to take our drink order and ask us if we had any questions. She was so nice, so friendly, offered great recommendations and was fun to talk to. Mr. Bee ordered the Monte Cristo Wrap and I tried the house made veggie burger. The food came out quickly and was nice and hot. The Monte Cristo Wrap was really quite good and had a lot of nice flavors and was seasoned well. My veggie burger was different but delicious. It was also seasoned well and I managed to eat every last bite and thoroughly enjoyed it. I ordered a side of Fried Mac and Cheese and it too was very different than what you would expect. The mac and cheese is not shaped into balls, battered and fried. They take their mac and cheese and smash it down on the grill to cook it. So good. It had lots of crispy bits on it. The food was fresh and really well cooked. The place is like an old fashioned diner and friendly service with a smile. The atmosphere was fun, and everyone seemed friendly and were enjoying their meals. We were full, but when our server came by and said we have fresh made pies, Mr. Bee jumped on that bandwagon. We got a piece of coconut cream pie to go. We stopped in the park in the middle of the square where there are a few benches and picnic tables. We enjoyed our pie, it was scrumptious while enjoying the beautiful sunny day.

    Basic gathering place in downtown Pontiac with a Route 66 theme, which the town is known for…read more Edinger's is where to come for good drinks and pretty okay food around here. It's a pretty casual place that's better than it looks. Can get crowded but things ran smoothly last time in. The food is basic diner stuff with a few better things. A popular place for the local residents to gather. It's one of the many local bars and restaurants around here. This seems to be one of the better ones. Has the main dining area. While waiting for an order go check out the back with the gaming area to play slots. It's $2.50 for domestic beers. That's good. It's about $7 for appetizers. The Pretzel Bites are the best of these. Fluffy and comes with a dipping sauce, choice of beer cheese or something else. The rest of the menu features classics like breakfast including eggs, omelets, and toast, and lunch has things like burgers, fish, and pasta. For sure it's a place for locals as well as tourists looking for classic diners and grills. It's got a lot of various memorabilia. They're closed Sundays.

    Kemp's Upper Tap

    Kemp's Upper Tap

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    Got some great drinks and pretty okay food at this Lexington bar and grill. It turned out a lot…read morebetter than we expected to be honest. Kemp's is probably the best place to go eat in town it seems. A good reason is because there's not much else. The food is pretty average but there's some good things for adults and families. Chill atmosphere even at times when it's crowded. It's located in the middle of downtown or whatever you call it. There's not a whole lot else to go to for a meal. Certainly explains why it gets busy. People only have a few choices and this is one of these. It's about $6 for a basic cocktail. Whole lot of great stuff including whiskey. It's about $5 to get appetizers. We got the Chips And Salsa. Has a lot of greasy fried things like wings and other meats. The menu is pretty standard as far as fried stuff. Has a lot of the basics. It's closed Sundays. That's pretty strange for them to lose out on all that revenue on weekends.

    Fantastic local pub in downtown Lexington, Illinois. We selected this location as it already had…read moregreat reviews and was very close to the northeast trailhead of the "Constitution Trail" of the Bloomington/Normal area. The staff here was fabulous with a special shout-out to John. What I found particularly impressive was the amazing selection of craft brews for a small town. The staff was particularly knowledgeable about both the selection and even the breweries that supplied them! I even found some of my favorite and uncommon Chicagoland brews, although I selected some excellent brews from the Bloomington/Normal area. ( Drink local!) Food was wonderful and quickly delivered. I gave five stars on food because it is top quality relative to pubs in general. The Blue Cheese burger was great. I sampled the butterflied pork chop sandwich of the other meal we had and that was a standout! Ambiance is nice as if fitting a local pub in an older downtown building. One notable feature is the walls and ceiling are covered in banners and flags of various kinds which dramatically limits the amount of background noise that would normally be in such a building. There is also a nice outdoor beer garden. This local establishment is well worth the extra minutes off Interstate 55. Also highly recommended to cycling who travel out to the northeast terminus of the trail!

    Chenoa Family Restaurant - tradamerican - Updated May 2026

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