Just ate here for the first time and was totally blown away. The Banh Mi sandwich was fantastic and…read morethe soup of the day was perfect (can't remember what it was called, but it had beans, corn, rice, etc.). My new favorite spot in Edwardsville!

First time eating at Ed's this afternoon and I was not disappointed. I've heard that it's a bit…read morepricey but ... you get a massive amount of really good food = completely worth it. And truthfully, I did not find it pricier than comparable spots. I tried Garage Beer for the first time and it was a pleasant surprise. For food, I opted for the Club (no mayo) and my mom tried the Turkey (really incredible pesto on top). We both got chips but you can add on soup or salad for a small up-charge. The sandwiches are enormous! Fresh focaccia made them both out of this world. We each took half home. I also snagged some brown butter pecan bars for us too. Ahhhhmazing. Our server was extremely friendly and efficient. The space is clean and pretty open. A generous amount of bar seating if you go solo. Will recommend and definitely return!

I have wanted to visit 222 Artisan Bakery for quite a while. I heard they have pizza on Fridays and…read moreSaturdays. I finally made it. Ordered a pizza with pepperoni and bacon. I'd call this a hand tossed dough and they used a low moisture mozzarella. The sauce and toppings were tasty. They brought it out on a round metal pan. Here's the part I didn't like...the cardboard disc under it. Why are you putting cardboard under a fresh pizza that is being eaten in the restaurant?

The oatmeal was really delicious, I ordered coffee as well and it was good, not too strong but a…read morelittle kick. Everything came out very fast, around 5 minutes. I enjoyed looking at the neat chalkboard that wraps around the main dining area as well!

We were looking for a treat around Edwardsville today & Yelp "surprise me" feature selected Cafe…read moreBirdie for us - so glad it did! I had the gluten free lemon lavender donut & a vanilla latte - both were great! My husband had a scone he enjoyed & lemonade that was very freshly squeezed. Service was prompt and friendly - you order up at the counter. Lots of GF options, no upcharge for oat milk, gender neutral bathroooms, cozy seating both indoor and outdoor on the patio, self serve water station.

I live really close to Cafe Birdie and have been wanting to check it out forever, but I never…read moreseemed to be free during their open hours. Pro tip: definitely check their hours before you go--and honestly, just plan your day around it because it's that good. I was expecting your typical little coffee-and-sandwich spot, but it completely exceeded my expectations. They have a couple of parking spaces behind the building, and if those are full, there's a free lot about 500 feet down the road. It was pretty busy at lunchtime. You order at the counter, and they bring everything to your table. There's a mix of indoor and outdoor seating in various sizes, and the decor is adorable. I especially loved the maps--they make great conversation starters. I noticed several tables pointing out places they'd visited and swapping travel stories. The menu has a nice variety. I ordered the chicken salad on ciabatta with a side salad. The chicken salad had a strong dill flavor that I really enjoyed, and the ciabatta was perfectly fresh--not too tough. Next time, I'll probably pick a different side since the salad was basically just lettuce. If there was any dressing, it was super light, so I ended up adding some of the lettuce into my sandwich. The surprise standout, though, was the lavender lemonade--a total sleeper hit. It was scorching hot that day, and I wanted something refreshing, so I ordered it on a whim. Honestly, it was the best lemonade I've ever had. I don't usually find myself making a special trip to a café just for lemonade, but here I am. I'm not sure if it's seasonal, but I really hope it sticks around.

Tried here today because I read many good things about it. And those things were not wrong! We…read moretried the Shrimp Gamberi and Bruschetta from the starters. Then, we both had Tutto Mare for our entrees. Everything was outstanding. It looked good, smelled good, and tasted authentic and delectable! Everyone was kind, helpful, and attentive. The only drawbacks I saw (and these aren't enough to keep me away) were the difficult parking and crowded dining area. I think they are working to alleviate the parking issues. And I can't blame the crowds... it's delicious!

Mio Osteria was packed when I arrived, but I was able to find a seat at the bar, which turned out…read moreto be a great decision. I've found that sitting at the bar is often a fun way to dine because people tend to be friendly and open to conversation. I met a nice gentleman who suggested I try the chicken Marsala with rigatoni in a red sauce, and he did not steer me wrong! The chicken was well seasoned, and the sauce was absolutely delicious. I paired it with a spritz that was light, refreshing, and a nice complement to the meal (no picture, I was famished) The restaurant had a lively, welcoming atmosphere, and I'm looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu. My one wish...A traditional meat-based lasagna on the menu. I'd be all over that Honorable mention: they have Hanks Cheesecakes on the dessert menu! Overall, a really enjoyable first visit, and I'll definitely be back.

My coworker and I decided to go to Mcalister for lunch. It was very clean and well decorated. The…read moreplace is perfect for families. Service is fast and courteous employees. Customer service was good. The food selections was great. My food was delicious. I had the rueben. I also had the cheesy spud with turkey added. That was amazing.

I love Mcalisters! The food is always hot and feels super homemade not like fast food. I love…read moreduring the fall because they have the witches tea which is so good and the lasagna soup! I do find there to always be a wait but nothing too crazy. The parking lot and drive thru is huge so you don't feel like you can't get a spot.

What an incredible lunch special, for the low price of $18. You get to choose one item each from…read moretwo sections. The variety of choices allows you to create the perfect lunch. When I saw they had hot honey and pepperoni paired together on a 8" pizza, I instantly knew that was one of my choices. The fresh mozzarella and ricotta cheeses paired with the hot honey and pepperoni exploded with flavor. My only disappointment was the inner crust. The outer rim crust was very crispy, but the inner was soft and limp due to the excessive grease from the flavorful pepperoni. I guess that is something I just need to deal with for a tasty lunch pizza. My other choice was, the Apple Gorgonzola Salad. Wow. Double Wow! This has to be the best salad I have ever had. It was a delightful mix of, spinach, granny smith apple, gorgonzola, sun-dried cranberries, candied pecans, all topped with a delicious maple cider vinaigrette. I will be back for the large version and a glass of Pino Grigio as a dinner. As my usual, I sat at the bar. My adult beverage of choice, was a Peel Summer Lager. I may be going back to fill my growler, for the upcoming holiday weekend. The restaurant has a contemporary feel, but the acoustics make it a loud environment. I didn't mind the laughter and loud conversations, it was the yelling and crying toddlers that made me cringe. Service was friendly and attentive. I enjoyed watching the bartenders use their mixologist skills preparing all the cocktails. It pleased me to see they offer "hooks under the bar". That's a small detail that makes me smile.

I recently checked out Peel's Happy Hour and had a lovely time. I sat on the patio and had a very…read morefriendly and attentive server. My friend & I each had a couple glasses of wine from the HH menu as well as the toasted ravioli and their specialty pizza of the month that had prosciutto, peaches, goat cheese, onion balsamic jam, basil and a balsamic honey glaze. The toasted ravioli was great and I'd get it again. The pizza was a really good combination of flavors but in my opinion they were too heavy handednoj the onion balsamic jam and honey glaze that tipped the pizza way too sweet and kind of buried the saltiness of the meat and cheese. I will definitely be back to check out this HH again!

Little sandwich shop in downtown Troy. Popped in during the week for a couple of sandwiches at…read morelunch. Staff were knowledgeable and friendly. Sandwiches were fresh and delicious- enjoyed them very much!. Curiously they were out of simple things like cheddar cheese, tomatoes and a couple other items which made it challenging to prepare most of the sandwiches on the menu. I ended up getting one sandwich (which I would not have normally chosen) and two half sandwiches to navigate around the out of stock issues. Going to chalk it up to working out kinks in a new business and will try again at later date.

This is a new, cute little sandwich shop, and you can even try your luck on the Slot Machines!…read moreThe dining area is on the smaller side. Staff was super friendly and fast! My husband ordered the Smokestack and said it was delicious. The Peppercorn mayo gave it a little kick. I had the Royal Flush which was a roast beef with cheddar and Garlic Mayo. That mayo was amazing! Half or full sandwiches avaliable as well as salads. With soup coming this fall! Very well priced. They have a small parking lot on the side, as well as plenty of street parking! Oh they have ice cream too, however we didn't try any.

What a disappointment this experience was. Teaspoons Cafe should be called "The Burnt Cafe"…read more We all ordered the Breakfast Platter and were upset with what we received. When ordering the ham they fail to mention it's 2 1/2 slices of deli ham. The only thing that tasted fresh were the eggs and the pancake. The bacon and sau was severely burnt and dry. However, the potatoes were the worst. They were dry, burnt, over seasoned and did not taste fresh at all. The meat and potatoes were cooked hours ago reheated when ordered. For being $12 it is not worth it and that money would be better spent at McDonalds. To make matters worse I heard a staff employee coughing in the kitchen. She should be home not making the food.

It always bums me when I have to remove a star from a local business. My last three visits to…read moreTeaspoon Cafe have not been what it use to be. However, the people of Edwardsville still love Teaspoons, because it was packed. Things that disappointed me on my last visit that made me decide to take a star away: They are now serving Kaldi's Coffee a STL roaster. I think it is a shame that they are not supporting one of the many local roasters on the Illinois side of the river. Was disappointed that their iced coffee lids were not sip lids. I prefer them, because I am not a fan of straws. I know some people need or prefer straws, but I like the option of not using one. Save the Turtles. Biggest disappointment was my food. I ordered the Breakfast Platter. My scrambled eggs were fluffy and hot and made fresh. They were very good. The English Muffin was also good. It was obvious it was freshly toasted, because the whipped butter spread and melted easily. The disappointments were the bacon and potatoes. Both were cold and tough. It was obvious that both sides were prepared ahead of time. The bacon did have good flavor, but it was chewy and rubbery. My potatoes were on the burnt side of preparation and cold and chewy like the bacon. Damn, when I've ordered this before it was good, not this time. I will at least say, the service and customer service is still good and consistent with what I've had before. Which actually saved them from getting two stars.

This place is always one of my favorite stops. Whoever is running the food bar now days has gotten…read morethis place to step up their game more than I thought it ever could! I love their food selections from sandwiches to hot foods to go. They also have any drink you could want. It's a pretty casual ambiance with everyone ready to help you however they can.

This was my first time stopping at Market Basket. I saw a TikTok about their chicken Parm sandwich…read moreand I had no idea they even had a deli counter that serves hot food. It was pretty busy and everyone working in the deli was hustling to get orders out. One of the other customers told me it was BBQ day and strongly recommend the BBQ, but I had my heart set on the chicken Parmesan sandwich. The staff was friendly and helpful after I told them I was a first timer. I picked the banana pudding as the side. I got my order after a few minutes and went toy car to eat. The chicken parm was hot and fresh. The chicken was cooked well with a good outer crust. The sauce was good and there was plenty of cheese. The bread was awesome. Soft on the outside and had a good toasted crisp on the inside. The banana pudding was great. Full of banana flavor, whipped cream and a vanilla wafer. All of that for $8.00, too! I will definitely return and try some of the other items!

Looks good, tastes good. I got the medium Firehouse Meatball sub. It was rather expensive for a…read morenormal sized sub. They were not skimpy with the meatballs! There was a generous amount of meatballs stuffed into the sub and it tasted like a pizza! I got mine on wheat bread, and I will say, the wheat bread had an overpowering taste. I'd recommend going with the white bread instead.

If you want a really yummy sandwich, this is the place to go! They will make it anyway you want,…read moreplus they have the usual favorites. I love it because they warm it up! The sub roll is my favorite bread. It's always fresh and soft. The staff are always friendly. It's decorated with lots of fireman pictures and signs. It's laid back and clean. But the best part is when you eat here, you're helping out the firemen! Win Win!