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Shout out to reviewer Ken M. for influencing me to try Chuck's Place ......you were right! I had the large cheeseburger with everything and onion rings. My partner went with the wimpy burger ( not a wimpy burger.. 1.2 lbs) and cajun fries. From the moment you walk in, you know you've found a true local spot. It's small, cozy and decorated with fun signs and memorabilia. The staff are amazing, friendly, welcoming, and just the kind of people you want to see when you're about to dive into comfort food. Even at 1:30 pm, that in between lunch/dinner time, the place was steadily busy. And now I know why. The onion rings? Fantastic. I'm an onion ring snob and these were fresh, crispy, and legit. no frozen batter here, and none of that "pull the whole onion out in one bite" nonsense ( I hate that). The fries were hot, crisp and perfectly seasoned. And the burger is 100% beef, juicy, and packed with flavor. This is a local gem and I'm so glad we went. We'll definitely be back. read more

Chuck's Place - it's not just mustard. It's got relish in it. It was delicious. Not sure what it was called but I liked it. - Burgers Near Me - Salem, Illinois

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Caden I.

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Fabulous service, small town feel, and friendly staff! I have nothing but praise for Chucks. That's not even mentioning the food! Highly recommend ordering the wimpy burger with Cajun fries with a rainbow ski to drink! You won't find anything else as good as chucks in Southern Illinois. read more

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Gina G.

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Great little hometown burger joint. The fried mushrooms were pretty good as well! Lots of locals and those who visit the area frequently have made this a good pit stop as well. My waitress was very good with recommendations. Service was as expected with small town friendliness. read more

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Brian S.

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Best burger I've had I a VERY long time . I ordered a 3/4 lb burger, no bun, protein style.... And I will tell you... SUPER DELICIOUS... and a must try. Me, being from Las Vegas will say the is the best burger with the friendliest staff. The owner was super friendly and very personable. Came to our table and checked on us to make sure we were happy. Inside is super nice and clean. Highly recommend this for the best burger spot ever. read more

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Chelsea O.

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It was a busy Friday night, but the crew did an amazing job! The food came out hot and fresh and it was really good burger and I would highly suggest the Cajun fries. read more

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Doug D.

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Have been here a few times. Great burgers, great service!!! Fun little spot to check out where the food is good and the servers are friendly. read more

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Ken M.

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WOW, WOW, WOW EAT HERE!!! Decided as we were traveling through to get off the highway a bit and try a burger out. 100% great choice on our part. The location had plenty of parking and it was hot outside so haven't great AC was nice to be met with. Staff is friendly in a real American way, not the just friendly at tip time. We asked questions about the menu items and the young woman had answers and suggestions. I got the big cheese burger and my wife got a smaller one. Onion Rings and Cajun fry's and sweet tea. Burgers, bun is fresh and not soggy, the perfect amount of condiments on it without making a mess. Cheese was gooey. Lettuce was fresh and crisp and not soggy or warm. The burger came out wrapped in foil and that kept it hot and seared in the flavor. Top notch. Onion rings came out so hot we had to wait to eat them, fry's the same way. Each one had flavor. Portions were about right. The sweet tea was great and not the kind we get in Michigan out of a fountain machine . Finished off with 2 shakes, 1 chocolate and 1 cherry. Both were thick and had actual flavor. Judging from the steady flow of people in and out, others know about this family run business. Do yourself a favor and drive off the road a bit and eat here. You walk by the kitchen on the way to the restroom and it is clean and you can see them making burgers out of real meat. Nothing is hidden so it's clean. This is one of the premier burger shops around. For goodness sake, don't let the drive from the freeway of a few minutes stop you from a great meal. read more

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Richard M.

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Great burgers and fries and mushrooms, cool place .Great service. Really friendly people and clean.

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Steve K.

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A kitsch-y local diner, very popular with locals - for good reason... the burgers are fantastic! Service is very attentive considering how busy they are. The Cajun fries were not terribly spicy bit piping hot in temperature. The fries are a curious blend of regular and crinkle-cut of medium thickness. They were very good! We only visit Salem twice a year, but we will very likely make this our "Salem lunch place" from now on. read more

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Vickie V.

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The service was great. Friendly people and quick too. The ambiance was old fashioned diner like! Very fun! The food was wonderful!

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Brian R.

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Small business but has some of the best burgers around just a fun place to grab a burger made from fresh meat

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Loud man was talking to another man. Turns out it was Chuck himself. A vibrant loud conversation that Chuck was having. The loudness added to the atmosphere. It was a weekday and close to lunch. Nobody else was inside. The service was great. Family members/kids seemed to be moving back and forth from the kitchen to the main area. The atmosphere was good. The food was delicious. The staff were nice. I support local businesses. This town has ancestral roots for me. I am glad I went here. Check it out. You'll be glad you did. read more

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Richard W. N.

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This place has a great vibe! Everyone seemed happy and friendly. The Whimpy burger was outstanding! I highly recommend if you're in the area. read more

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Susan J.

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Nice little diner, friendly staff, fast service, and good food! Recommendation: the milk shakes are about the best! And great big onion rings with flat top burgers! Not fancy, just good! read more

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Susan R.

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Great burgers - friendly service ... farther off highway than we thought but worth the stop for sure!

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Phoebe S.

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Yummy food and quick service. My family and I stopped in on our way from IL to FL. We used the drive through and ordered their vanilla shakes, a cherry shake, fried pickles and cheese burgers. The fried pickles were good sized and had a bit of spiciness to them. They came with ranch or sour cream for dipping sauce. The kids burger is good sized and enough for an adult. My husband ordered the "wimpy" and said it was great! Definitely worth the stop. Thanks for the great service! read more

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Mary E.

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Small cheeseburger burnt and paper thin. Onion rings ok, but not the same burger we had two years ago. Went out of our way but Won't go back read more

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Don S.

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Nice 50s-60s atmosphere. Start serving lunch at 11:00 and we arrived at 11:03. Spent a total of an hour getting off I-57, ordering, waiting, eating, and returning to interstate. A bit long for just another burger. read more

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Debby C.

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Chuck's is the best place in town for burgers, the BEST onion rings and a quaint atmosphere (think 50's diner). The burgers are great but the tenderloin sandwiches are one of my favorite items. They have inside and outside dining plus drive thru service. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Wanda H.

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GET THE PIZZA BURGER, with a side of marinara! It's da bomb!!! Prices in this place are GREAT! Service was very friendly and very fast. Glad we stopped here and wouldn't mind doin' so again if we're in the area. read more

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Leslie G.

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Great small town family dinning. We had 15 people and we were amazed by the quick service and great food. Great care for Their customers. It is easy to find off the highway in Salem. Highly recommend. read more

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Blake H.

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Great food and amazing people. Wife and I go there every chance we get, and they never disappoint.

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Jarrad M.

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I was passing through town to pick up a piece of farm equipment in Salem. It wasn't quite ready for pick up and we need to kill some time so we decided to grab some lunch. Spotted this place on yelp, and as usual yelp never disappoints! I love this little spot. Very clean, very eclectic, and the staff is very nice and friendly. My server was great and the food was outstanding! Ordered the wimpy burger, let me say there's nothing wimpy about it. It was a double burger dressed with fresh produce, the beef is fresh and seared on the flat top and screaming hot when it came out to the table. I must say it's been at least a year since I've had a burger that straightforward, fresh and delicious! You're doing outstanding work guys, keep it up. If I lived within 30 or45 minutes of you I would be 10 pounds heavier!! read more

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Linda P.

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Great food, great service, out of town guests request a trip to Chucks when they visit. Fun place to have in Salem.

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Traveling to a wedding in southern IL and Salem was one of the bigger towns so we yelped restaurants and Chucks popped up. Pulled up to this little restaurant outside of town. There were lots of cars there some outdoor seating also. We entered and notice the very vintage feel to it, my daughter and I both said this is like a place that would be on diners and drive ins. The wait staff was very friendly and helpful. We sat right away and we're waited on quickly. Decided to get their famous wimpy burger even though there were lots of yummy choices. My daughter in law and I ordered the wimpy jr burger and my son ordered the regular. We tried the onion rings and Cajun fries and regular fries. All delicious. The burgers were really good! Two burger patties with cheese and all the toppings. We all commented how glad we chose it as it's about two miles off of 57. Our waiter was so good and polite. Great find! read more

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Rose W.

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Awesome wimpey burger. Great service & super friendly Chuck welcomed us out-of-towners. A great find on our road trip.

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Greg J.

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Great food here. We've only done call in and drive through for pick up. Burgers are hand formed and always good. Our favorite sides are onion rings and corn nuggets. I've had the bbq sandwich twice, once was excellent and one wasn't so good. read more

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Julia I.

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Best burgers in town...in Illinois...in America!!! And did I mention the fried mushrooms? Do yourself a favor and give Chuck"s a try. The service is fast and friendly too. read more

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Josh D.

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Chuck's always has great service, great people and great food. I highly recommend going here if you have not.

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Melissa G.

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Great burgers and sides. Everything was delish and the staff was very friendly. We got the wimpy burgers and three different sides..: the jalapeño corn nuggets were really good! read more

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Chad J.

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my favorite burger when I'm home from Oklahoma. It has the same great taste that it did thirty years ago. The service was also great

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Steve B.

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Fun atmosphere and great greasy burgers. On rd 37 south Salem Illinois. Would highly recommend.

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William B.

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Awesome place! The owners were courteous and kind. The burgers were great! And homemade hand dipped shakes. I highly recommend stopping by if you in the area, it is well worth the trip. read more

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Elizabeth L.

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Chuck you are the burger Dr. I wish you were in my kitchen cooking everyday. Great food great service. Thankyou

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Kristin W.

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Amazing old school burgers!! Onion rings hand made and not frozen! Fries served piping hot!! Great place in this quaint little town of Salem!! Dog friendly in Their outdoor patio covered like a carport! Staff was super nice which is very hard to find these days! read more

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David D.

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Excellent food and friendly service!!!what more does ahungry traveler need? Salem's best kept secret.

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Kathy B.

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Oh my goodness! Hand patted burgers and fries to perfection. Get the Wimpy burger. The mustard relish is great! The staff is the friendliest you will ever find. Not to mention Chuck and his wife. Do not miss this place if you are in Salem, Illinois. read more

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Nick F.

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I've ate here several times and when I go I get a better experience every time. The food is great, the staff is friendly. If you are in the area I would highly recommend stopping and getting a burger here! read more

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Connie F.

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NO COMPLAINTS HERE! Stoped here based on Yelp reviews. Really glad we did. Small town feel - dimple & friendly. Service was fast! We ordered the burgers & basket of onion rings! These are the real deal - large, crispy & delicious! Burgers are just like you would get at home! We are in this area periodically to visit. It will be on our list of "must go back there!!! " Prices were very good too! read more

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Trish W.

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Delicious food. Clean. Friendly people! I love everything about Chuck's Place. The food is always fresh.

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More info about Chuck's Place

1660 N Broadway Ave
Salem, IL 62881
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(618) 548-4433
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http://www.chucksplacesalem.com

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Hours

What time does Chuck's Place open?

Chuck's Place opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Chuck's Place close?

Chuck's Place closes at 7:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Chuck's Place is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 11:00 AM - 7:00 PMSun Closed

Payment methods

Does Chuck's Place take Bitcoin?

No, Chuck's Place does not take Bitcoin.

Does Chuck's Place take credit cards?

Yes, Chuck's Place takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Chuck's Place have catering options?

No, Chuck's Place does not have catering options.

Does Chuck's Place have a drive thru?

Yes, Chuck's Place has a drive thru.

Does Chuck's Place have a happy hour?

No, Chuck's Place does not have a happy hour.

Does Chuck's Place serve alcohol?

No, Chuck's Place does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Chuck's Place allow dogs?

No, Chuck's Place does not allow dogs.

Does Chuck's Place have TVs?

Yes, Chuck's Place has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Chuck's Place have bike parking?

No, Chuck's Place does not have bike parking.

Does Chuck's Place have outdoor seating?

Yes, Chuck's Place has outdoor seating options.

Does Chuck's Place have parking?

Yes, Chuck's Place has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Does Chuck's Place have free WiFi?

No, Chuck's Place does not have free WiFi.

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Specialties

chuck's place is a made to order old fashioned hamburger restaurant. Fresh beef made up daily, it has been made they same way since the 1950's , been in the family for over 32 years. Get a burger with grilled onions and the secret sauce.

History

Established in 1955.

it was actually started as a drive up and hang the tray on the window style

Meet the Business Owner: charles P.

charles a powell is the owner , and he bought it from his father 5 years ago.His father owned it for 28 years. charles did constuction for 17 years and his dad was ready to get out of the business so charles quit CB&I and took it over.

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5.0(1 review)

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Great burgers! Actually I haven't had anything there that wasn't good. Love the fried cauliflower,…read morenot a lot of places carry that. Local place and will be back

Abc Pub

4.4(8 reviews)

1.4 mi

Walked in the "back door". There is street parking but also a parking lot behind the building…read more First impression was that it was very clean, lots of options for sitting, booths, bar stools, high tops and a couple low tops. Server told us we could sit wherever which we did and then she promptly brought us menus and took out drink order. We were not in a hurry so when she returned we weren't quite ready she was super friendly about it and returned later to finish taking our order. We ordered personal pizza, tator tots, chicken Philly sandwich and a burger. Pictures attached. Food was hot when served and was very good. We were looking for a place to sit and relax and talk for a while without feeling rushed and this was just the place for that. They had a pool table available as well as a stage area for live music.

I haven't visited many bars in the area, but this strikes me as a nice one. The decor, booth and…read morebar are all very nice. They have a main seating area, a second seating area (which is where bands play when they have a band)and a new patio (I'm not sure they use the patio for seating for dining). We've been 3 times. I had the ribeye twice and thought it was very good. Both times it came out the right temp (medium well for me). I don't know if they use a rub or just season it well but it has a great taste. Also very little excess fat, which is uncommon for ribeyes around here. The baked potato is also cooked right. The other side I've had is a side salad which is just the normal side salad. The other time here I had a pizza on a cauliflower crust which I didn't like at all. I had a friend who highly recommended it, I'm just not used to that kind of crust, I guess. My wife has been getting the fried fish and likes it. She doesn't care for the hush puppies - she says they are too dense. They seem to have a lot of servers for as small of a place as it is. So service is usually pretty good. Last time our server had a couple of tables with friends and spent a lot of time talking with them instead of watching her other tables. It's hard to get good help these days, I guess. I think this is one of the better places to get a steak in the immediate area, and I'd recommend it.

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Applebee's Grill + Bar

2.9(37 reviews)

2.3 mi

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Food was so so. But customer service not good at all. Our young waitress J. Was hardly…read morecommunicative. Customer service makes up for a multitude of food issues. And the customer service here was very poor.

I like the 12oz ribeye and chicken pasta dish. Sliced both with my fork. I am a regular and the…read moreservice and management keep me coming back. A great item to have especially for business people entertaining hungry clients. Finally, cleanliness is always a standard that the staff affords their customers. Great secure parking and affordable and convenient for interstate 57 traffic.

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2.6(11 reviews)

1.9 mi

Didn't get my chicken nuggets in my $5 meals and a kid jumped in the back of my truck bed in the…read moredrive through. If you asked me personally this place is a joke. I wanted to feed my family tonight and i had to wait 30 minutes and for what?? For me to not get my damn chicken nuggets. Place should be shut down. Will not be getting my service again.

Seems like the service at this Salem location is always really bad on the weekends. The sandwiches…read moreare always sloppy no matter what I order. The fries are always cold even when I order them fresh out of the oil, it looks as if they just redid them in the grease to reheat them. This is a horrible place to eat, and management is rude and refuses to replace orders even when you show proof they are messed up. When the lobby was open for dine in it was always a mess the drink station was always sticky and there are health code violations everywhere in this store!

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2.1(8 reviews)

1.4 mi

Worst Hardee's experience ever! I don't know if we have new management or something, but this place…read moreis going absolutely DOWNHILL! We got this bag deal and... what an experience. First of all, we had to pull up and wait for fries that were STILL lukewarm. There were also burnt bits at the bottom that were absolutely disgusting. Then, there was the burger. Probably one of the worst ones I've had. Onions and pickles were overpowering the burger, and the cheese WASN'T EVEN MELTED! As Gordon Ramsay would say, "IT'S RAW," and also, the burger was absolutely cold. Finally, a spicy chicken wrap--if you could even call it that. It was more like a taco. A wrap is supposed to cover the whole sandwich, while this stubborn little tortilla did not. I'm happy to say the Coca-Cola was good (okay, you can't mess that up), and that the staff were decently friendly (required by corporate). Overall, absolutely one star. A typical Yelp reviewer would say, "If I could give it zero stars, I would." Improve.

cold fries.. cold burgers.. no cheese.. so much mayo.. yuck! staff was average.. clean reatroomsread more

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Denny's

Blossom waited on me and it was great service food was delicious very clean and atmosphere was…read moreoutstanding! I will be back again for their hot coffee!

We stopped at Denny's today for breakfast on our travels. We found that the restaurant was…read moreextremely clean and the staff was very attentive. Our waitress went above and beyond her duties help us explaining the menu and helping us put our breakfast together. The manager came out and greeted us, which made it a little extra special. Food was hot fast and beyond what we expected. Made our travels that much more enjoyable. If you are traveling 57 make yourself happy by taking a moment and stopping at this Denny's in Salem Illinois. You will not be disappointed.

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2.6(9 reviews)

2.0 mi

I ordered two Bacon King burgers they are not even hot through the wrapper they are cool to the…read moretouch. I strongly suggest not eating here.

I was traveling down interstate 57 and stopped here. The food is crap but it's Burger King so it…read moreis what it is. But the employees here are incredibly rude. Older blonde lady working the drive thru was terrible. She was demanding. Tossed the food out the window and slammed the drive thru doors. She should not be in the customer service business at all. I filed a complaint about her with corporate.

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Wendy's

3.3(19 reviews)

2.0 mi

Will not go there again burnt cheeseburger burger no bacon on a baconburger and no receipt machine…read moredoes not print out.

Passing through, stopped at Wendy's for lunch. Service was excellent. Ordered a Dave's Double…read morecombo. Burger and fries were great! Took a chocolate frosty for the road. Highly recommended!

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2.7(6 reviews)

1.6 mi

The reason I am giving the place a 4 instead of a 5 is because the drive through was super weird,…read morebut other than that, it was pretty good!

Wonder why my blizzard came with 2 cups. Well after getting home and looking down with my cup…read moreholder FULL of melted ice cream I found out why. Busted side on the cup they originally made the blizzard and had a blow out so to fix it stuck the blown out cup in another cup. Not cool and and absolute mess when I got home. Wont be back.