Walked in for long story tea they had and then ordered to go over at clara b! Ordered their rise and grind sandwich. Has fried egg, mayo, bacon,cheese, lettuce, and tomate. All on a croissant toast. Very good ! Never had one that didn't disappoint! I paired it with a "la secreta" hot tea. I did not wait long at all. Crowd level was average. With minimal wait time. read more

Clara B's Kitchen Table - Rise and grind breakfast sandwich - Food Trucks Near Me - Belleville, Illinois

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Love the concept here, almost like a mini food court. Clara Bs shares a space with Longstory Coffee, so it's a good set-up to patronize both. Dark ceilings with the lights creates a comfortable atmosphere. It's a walk-up order process, so grab the menu from the window closest to the order counter and then place your order, get a number and have a seat. They bring the order to you, so feel free to zone out in your conversation, phone or book. Seeing all the orders of the Smothered Chicken Biscuit come out, I was compelled to follow suit. This is a huge meal! 1 whole Biscuit and potatoes topped with a crispy chicken thigh/breast, topped with sausage gravy, topped with 2 eggs (I went scrambled). I tasted all the components individually and together. Everything was cooked well, the Biscuit, potatoes and eggs were my favorite on the dish. The chicken and gravy, while enjoyable, needed a bit more salt. As a whole a whole bite it's great! No way could I finish this! Seeing some of the other dishes come out, definitely wanna try some other items too! read more

Clara B's Kitchen Table - White Buffalo Mocha Coffee Cocktail! Delicious! (Buffalo Trace) - Food Trucks Near Me - Belleville, Illinois

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Warm, home-style cooking with exceptional care!!!!!! Clara B's Kitchen Table offers a truly comforting and memorable dining experience. The food tastes homemade in the best way--fresh, flavorful, and clearly prepared with attention to detail. Each dish felt thoughtfully made and generously portioned. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, giving it a genuine neighborhood feel that makes you want to stay and enjoy your meal. Service was friendly, attentive, and made the experience feel personal rather than rushed. Overall, Clara B's Kitchen Table stands out for its heartfelt cooking, warm service, and inviting environment. A well-earned five-star spot that's easy to love and recommend. read more

Salty on every order, easy on salt please. You order at the counter and it's free seating. Service is good, friendly you ppl. Nothing exciting on ambiance, won't go back ... read more

Clara B's Kitchen Table - Food Trucks Near Me - Belleville, Illinois

I love the old train station and the long wooden bar where I get my coffee at Long Story Coffee. The staff are welcoming, the food is delicious, and the ambiance is perfect for brunch or coffee! read more

Clara B's Kitchen Table - Here is my lavender oatmilk latte, crispy bacon, and homestyle potatoes (which I shared with my five-year-old granddaughter)! Yum! - Food Trucks Near Me - Belleville, Illinois

The food is delicious! The service is very welcoming. The staff were sweet and always smiling. The ambiance is cozy. They also share the space with a coffee shop so it is a plus to add with going back. I usually come here with friends and it is a lovely place. read more

Clara B's Kitchen Table - Biscuit and duckgravy w/egg - Food Trucks Near Me - Belleville, Illinois

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A hidden gem in Belleville has been found! I saw a Tik Tok video showcasing Clara B's and had to check it out for our Saturday morning meal. When we pulled in, I was excited to see it housed in the old railroad depot. I have always wanted to check out the interior. We were welcomed by the amazing staff and they took our order at the register. We ordered two delicious Pumpkin Spice Chai's. So, so good! Our order of Biscuits and gravy and pumpkin spice waffles came out promptly. They were filling and tasty. I am a big biscuits and gravy fan and love trying new spins on the classic meal. The duck fat gravy was rich and delicious. I saw one of the famous cinnamon rolls come to another table. It may have been as big as my face. Huge! I have decided that will be my next pick on our next visit. read more

Clara B's Kitchen Table - Pumpkin Spice Chai - Food Trucks Near Me - Belleville, Illinois

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Love this place. Can't go wrong with just about anything on the menu. Cozy couches or tables available. Cute decor. Service was good too. read more

Clara B's Kitchen Table - Clara b griddle cakes - Food Trucks Near Me - Belleville, Illinois

Excellent food and fast service. All the menu is good, you can't go wrong, but they do run out of certain items closer towards closing, so plan accordingly. read more

Clara B's food always looks amazing. I finally tried it and it tasted amazing as well. They are on the pricier side, but with the portion sizes, you can easily split an item with someone else. It's definitely worth trying! read more

Clara B's Kitchen Table - Lemon pancakes - Food Trucks Near Me - Belleville, Illinois

Not good. So first of all, you should know the deal. You wait to talk to someone and they tell you to take a menu and sit down. When you're ready you go to their booth and order. They honestly don't seem to know what's going on. So we got out menus, and sat down. About 1:15 my husband went up to order, and was told the kitchen was closing so they'd have to put our food out in a box. So, with avocado toast at over 17$ I would think they might be slightly flexible. By the way, they say online they close at 2, so what?? My husband asked could we just get a couple plates and we'd put our own food on it? Nope, rules is rules. (By the way, there were five other tables, one just got their food. We ordered a very simple item as well. At that point we left. With their high prices, lack of consistency and rudeness, I didn't get a chance to try the food. It's up to you if you want to deal with that on a leisurely go out to brunch day. read more

This is a sit yourself restaurant where you order at the front. This was a good local breakfast spot for a quick bite. The cashiers were welcoming and patient. This was a cozy feel restaurant. The biscuit was sooo good. read more

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Grew up in this neighborhood, and know the train station WELL. GLAD to see this happen.. I was NOT disappointed with the meal OR surrounding. Nice people, nice place!!? read more

Another great breakfast stop on my visit. The griddle cakes are soooo good. I ordered the spicey honey chicken sandwich was HOT!!!. The honey was 5 star heat and my lips burned for an hour afterwards. I very much enjoyed the heat. It was lie thai food 5 star hot. And the griddle cake, or cakes, were the best I've ever had. The blueberries were fresh and sweet like I had just picked that day. Well done Clara B's. I'll be back! read more

Clara B's Kitchen Table - A beautiful Lemon Berry Griddle Cake. - Food Trucks Near Me - Belleville, Illinois

Kinda confusing on how to park and how to order and how to sit. Clara Bs shares a renovated train station space with Long Story coffeehouse. We arrived a little past 8 on a Saturday. Limited seating was the first thing we noticed. Hubby ordered breakfast and I got in line for coffee. Coffee is great and reasonably priced. Sat at counter top in the rear that was split down the middle by a support beam. Saw other patrons grab tables before ordering. Hubby got shrimp and grits with side of bacon. He enjoyed it. I opted for the hot chicken and biscuit. I was disappointed in my choice. We'll come again and try other menu choices. read more

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This is the second time I've ordered Clara's, once on Postmates and once in-store. They've gotten my order wrong both times. I've also experienced the same disorganization and service failures in-store that other reviewers have mentioned. The food? Delicious. The ambiance? Warm, welcoming, inclusive in a way most other places in the metro east are not. Please, please, please fix your operational and service issues. You're so close to being excellent and just before collapsing the finish line. read more

Unorganized Chaos! The website said it opened on Labor Day 11-1 and my wife and I arrived at 10:50 and realized the place was open and very busy. We walked in and waited in line to order. Maybe 5 groups ahead of us so we waited to order. Next to the food ordering line was the coffee bar which was also busy with a big line. . We finally got to the counter and ordered. We found out that after you order your food you go to the back of the line and order coffee. We were told they were 2 different companies. Really?? No Thanks. read more

Came back for the cinnamon roll and let me tell you, it was absolutely worth it! Definitely one to share with a couple a people because it is huge. Also has a hint of lemon to it which was a nice surprise. Worth the weekend visit. read more

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The food is amazing, I usually get the spicy chicken biscuit with a raspberry chai latte and it is amazing. It does get pretty hectic in there because it is so good but the wait is worth it. Great atmosphere as well I love all the vintage decor and the bathrooms are the cutest. Overall a 10/10 in my book. read more

Take out meals are subject to less than inside orders. My apples were not with the Apple French Toast. This leaves the toast dry. Had to use my aunts syrup. Sausage was absolutely horrible! That was $4.00 for two patties, down the drain. Bacon was ok. Atmosphere inside seemed cute and cozy. Server was as cute as it gets. Overall, takeout meals need more quality control inspections. Mine was $43 and without the entire meal, it was OVERPRICED! read more

Food is packed with flavor/ taste. Had the biscuits and gravy (amazing ) and the shrimp and grits (more amazing). Atmosphere/ service is nice. Definitely worth visit. read more

Food: My wife got the spicy honey chicken biscuit and it was not that good. It was a dry biscuit with a whole bunch of honey on it. I got a crispy chicken sandwich which was just subpar due to lack of sauce. I feel like there was just a little bit of sauce and the chicken was just okay. Non-alcoholic drinks were not good for us, we had tea and lemon limeade and both were super sweet and the limeade was very sour. Service: We were not greeted, nor were we instructed on where the menus were or what to do. You have to actively go up to someone to get help. Once in the ordering process people were nice. Ambiance: Its hard to find the entrance, even though they had 2 separate doors still confusing. Plenty of available parking, inside it felt like a coffee house more than anything. Its okay to try but nothing I would come back for. read more

I didn't think much of it upon parking, but when I walked in I thought it looked nice. The food however, is beyond nice. It's downright darn good. The prices are good, the cinnamon bun is unreal and the crispy chicken sandwich is delicious. Highly recommended, definitely very good and the bathroom is very nice and clean. read more

Clara B's Kitchen Table - Cinnamon Roll - Food Trucks Near Me - Belleville, Illinois

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We ordered 3 items besides ice tea. Jalapeno fries, sub par . All they did was slice a jalapeno and lay on top. BLT - generous bacon, one piece of lettuce, one very thin tomato. Aoili was almost transparent. Last item was a quinoa bowl. Tasteless, best thing was sausage we ordered as add on. Overpriced. Will not return. read more

I have been to Clara B's two times already -- back to back days. It's a bit of a drive but it is so worth it! For our first visit we ordered the quiche of the day with a side salad, the country breakfast and the breakfast sandwich. Everything was incredible! We ordered two of their cocktails and they were the perfect mix of refreshing and they had a nice kick. This was a great stop before we heat up the flea market. On our second trip, I ordered pick up and got their breakfast tacos and breakfast burrito. Sadly,I have no pictures because we devoured them. This is all to say you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Did I mention that they are located in the cutest coffee shop and have the sweetest staff? Do yourself a favor and make the trip! read more

Clara B's Kitchen Table - Clara's Breakfast Sandwich with ham and scrambled eggs(left), the country breakfast (back), and the daily quiche with a side salad (front). - Food Trucks Near Me - Belleville, Illinois

You have to get the bbq breakfast burrito but everything was so amazing! And the owner was so nice and accommodating! Great atmosphere!

Located in a train station building from the 1800's housing Long Story Coffee. Super cute space. Ordered a Mocha from Long Story Coffee before getting in line to order at Clara B's. Mocha was delicious! Ordered from the super friendly, upbeat girl at the counter taking orders. Always a great asset to have a friendly, smiling face to greet your customers! I ordered the Country Breakfast with bacon and chose home style potatoes as my side. I was hesitant since I don't like sweet potatoes at all but thought I wobukd just eat the russets. Oh boy! The sweet potatoes were SO good! Eggs were cooked well, bacon was great, loved the biscuit. Several times the staff from both places checked in with us, really great service and experience. read more

Clara B's Kitchen Table - Country Breakfast - Food Trucks Near Me - Belleville, Illinois

So good! Great atmosphere. Shrimp and grits and the harvest salad should not be missed. The coffee is great quality. Super friendly service. Anytime we are in Belleville we go. FYI Watch out for the pit hole when turning in. read more

Stuck in an old train station and is BEAUTIFUL! The woman working the counter was friendly and quick and the waitresses serving the food were both cheerful. Something I look for in a restaurant. The food was so flavorful and the shrimp and grits with tomato gravy I would come back for! read more

Clara B's Kitchen Table - Country breakfast - Food Trucks Near Me - Belleville, Illinois

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The staff is pleasant and always there to please. The food is delicious and have a large menu option. I have a few favorites. The griddle cakes are mine And reasonable priced. The ambiance is young , modern and relaxing. Nice place to meet for coffee. read more

Love Clara b. Just wish they had longer hours. Everything we have had has been amazing. Definitely get the avocado toast and yogurt parfait! read more

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We noticed the food truck parked outside Longstory Coffee and thought it would be a good place to try. We were quite pleased to see they also had a kitchen inside Longstory. Their ordering window is in the right rear of the building, with a menu station to the rear at a small bar. We decided on our order and were greeted as we walked up to the window. After paying we were given a number for our table and went to find a seat. There is an assortment of tables, seats along a bar at the outside wall, and a lounge of comfy couches and chairs. Although the space is shared with Longstory, there is seating for about 50 so we were easily able to find seats. Our order took only about ten minutes to arrive. The biscuit and duck fat gravy was quite good. The biscuit is more bready and easily stands up to the gravy. There was enough sausage to know it was supposed to be sausage gravy. The egg was cooked as ordered. I would have liked a bit more gravy on the biscuit, but that is more a personal preference. I was a bit concerned the one biscuit would not be enough to fill me up, but it was very filling and I was certainly satisfied. The breakfast sandwich was very good. The perfectly cooked burger was at least as large as the bun and over a half inch thick. The added egg made for a very delicious meal. Make sure you have extra napkins on hand as the burger is very juicy without falling apart. We were more than pleased with our food and look forward to trying additional menu items the next time we are in town. read more

Great food at a decent price, but definitely a Work-aurant. Stand in line to order your food, stand in line to order your drink, survival of the fittest to find a table, and then clean the table yourself. We will go back because we liked the food, but if I ever recommended itto anyone else, I will preface it by saying there is not really service there. read more

Clara B's Kitchen Table - Country Breakfast with an extra side and Breakfast Tacos with two sides - Food Trucks Near Me - Belleville, Illinois

Placed order online at 8:00am for an 8:45am pick up. When I arrived I was told the grits "were not ready yet" and it "may take another 15 minutes for them to be ready". So by the time the grits are ready my other items that were already bagged and ready including eggs over easy will be cold, no phone call to me stating this. I asked if rosemary potatoes could be substituted and again was told that would be another 15 minutes. No offer to make things right other than refund the cost of the grits. Normally a very good experience at Clara B's but not happy today with customer service at all. read more

I've been here several times. This is hands-down, my favorite food spot EVER. They recently moved to a new spot and share it with 'Long Story Coffee' . This time around I got the brisket tacos. Flavorful brisket amazing additions as well. I've also had the peach cobbler, spicy honey chicken biscuit, breakfast tacos, breakfast burritos, Fruit cup (Fresh Fruit)... I have no complaints , This is my go-to spot. It's in downtown Belleville so it's walking distance. The wait isn't bad at all, even when they're slammed. Nice calm café type of setting. For sure coming back , love this place read more

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Clara B's is a cute spot inside of a cool building they share with a coffee shop. We went for breakfast on Saturday. You order at the window and they bring you your food. Service was great. My partner ordered the biscuits and gravy and really enjoyed it. I got a pancake with a side of sausage. It's one of the best pancakes I have ever had, it may be the best. Great cute spot if you're looking for good homemade food! read more

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I've eaten at Clara B's several times. I very much enjoy the food I have tried! It shares a dining space with LongStory coffee(the old train station in Belleville, also used to be Balance coffee and tea). It's a little confusing if it's your first time because you order food from Clara B's and coffee from LongStory. They also have a good truck that is out and about. Everyone is super friendly. read more

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Amazing place for breakfast/brunch. Also has a coffee shop next to it Affordable, interesting mix and tasty cocktails. For breakfast we got the turkey sandwich and a biscuit breakfast plate. Plus the most amazing fries you will ever taste!! Crispy and tasty. Drinks pictured- the sangria and the stumble bee Update Went back the next day Tried the biscuit and chicken sandwich - it's hot! The smoked salmon dish- delicious The Italian quiche of the day- yummy The French toast - probably my least favourite thing I've tried and this is a personal thing the texture was a bit too soggy for me. Also tried the mangosa - mango and mimosa read more

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The food was amazing!! Everything was made from scratch...Service was excellent as well plus they have a coffee bar right there read more

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Quaint cafe in old train station with delicious food and drinks. Arrived late morning on a Saturday and they were very busy. Ordered at counter and got a number for food delivery. Person taking our order very friendly and efficient. Let us know food might take 20 mins but it would be fresh and hot. Drank mimosas and other delicious breakfast cocktails while we waited. Food arrived hot and fresh and delicious! Had a unique breakfast type sandwich and husband had a breakfast steak bowl. read more