Denny&#x27;s

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Looked up somewhere for breakfast as we were in the area and found the North Main Diner. Walked in…read moreand they were busy, but there was no sign saying seat yourself or wait to be seated, so finally we walked to the front where there was a counter and then were ignored for a while until someone finally took our name and told us to stand in a small area off to the side. The table we were sitting at was really dark, so much so I had to lighten the photos so you can even see our food. The biscuits and gravy were bland and I am pretty sure the gravy was powdered as there were lumps in it. No flavor at all. The coffee was good but my cup was empty for a bit before someone came by to refill it, which I can forgive because they were busy. My husband said his French toast was just okay and tasted like bread with powdered sugar. The sausages also had chunks of something (perhaps apple?) that was not appetizing. His over-medium eggs were decent though. Finally, I'm pretty sure there was a dead cockroach in the dark single toilet bathroom, which doesn't inspire confidence. A city sign outside in the street proclaimed Edwardsville as a "foodie" town, if that's true then there must be better places to go. Skip this one.

The service here is great, and the staff are polite. The food is a bit pricey and lacks creativity.read more

Inside

Flavorless biscuits and gravy.

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Dining area.

Red Apple Family Restaurant

3.9(73 reviews)

3.1 mi

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This is a nice little diner that I happened on by chance. It was super busy, which tells me it's a…read morelocal treasure, and the staff was really on top of everything despite it. The crepes were amazing and truly huge portions! My omelette wasn't quite what I hoped it would be, but I still thought it was fine and ate it. If you love diners, this is definitely worth a stop.

What a great restaurant! Friendly staff, comfortable atmosphere. Clean. Great prices. Awesome…read morequality food. A little off the main road but WELL worth the extra 5 minutes. I had the small biscuit and gravy breakfast special for $8.95. You can see from the pic that it's like getting two breakfasts!

Today's specials

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Golden Oak Pancake House

3.6(42 reviews)

0.9 mi

Met friends here for breakfast. Very nice and efficient waitress graciously served us!…read moreI selected the Western Omelette with mushrooms. It is a large omelet filling your plate! It was delicious and I had extra to bring home! Friends ordered the bagel and egg white sandwich! It was so beautiful!!! My other friend ordered the Texas Three Step Skillet! Another beautiful entree!! We will be making this as one of our breakfast locations!

We were eating lunch and around 1:15 PM they locked their front door despite their posted hours…read morebeing until 2:00 PM. Almost immediately after, an older couple came to the door and the employee just ignored them. Another lady, clearing tables, looked at the employee at the register, clearly feeling guilty, and the employee at the register just shrugged. To top this off when we left they still had one of their open signs illuminated. Any business that treats their customers this way no longer has me as a customer. I wish I had spoken up. I wish I had left zero tip. Regardless, I'll never be back.

Biscuits and Gravy Overload. (A stack of hash browns, biscuits, gravy, and two eggs) Bacon side.

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Hi-Pointe Drive-In

4.2(55 reviews)

1.7 mi

It's hard to ruin a simple burger, but over cooking it until it's crunchy will do it…read more The menu was interesting, so I had hopes of it being good. Those hopes were dashed when the food appeared. Besides the burger being over-cooked, the fries were cold and tough. Fast service doesn't make up for food quality. My friend was unable to use her points from another of their locations. I won't be going there again.

I love that they added this location!! The space is great because it has tons of indoor seating and…read morea few tables on the patio. The food is always so good and made fresh. You can't go wrong with any of the burger combos. I always add fried onions and they are super seasoned. Service is exceptional like all their location. The staff always recommends something new or their specials.

Single with Pepper Jack

Outside Greeter

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Brick+Bramble

4.0(68 reviews)

0.7 mi

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excellent food and drinks! bartenders were spot on with recommendations! absolutely going back!read more

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.

Bar

Duck wings, just imagine smaller chicken legs. These were a Sweet Thai Chili.

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The Bramble & Bourbon Blueberry Breakfast Smash

Northside Dairy Haven

4.3(65 reviews)

3.4 mi

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I've said it before and I'll say it again, a trip to Edwardsville is not complete without a visit…read moreto Northside Dairy Haven. In addition to the sweet treats, one of the highlights of stopping by and even driving by, is reading their marque. The messages are always, witty or supportive of another local business. I love it when local supports local. Recently, I had a Chocolate Covered Strawberry concrete and I liked it more than my typical favorite M&M concrete. The chocolate ice cream with flakes of solid chocolate and pieces of strawberry made my day. I've also enjoyed, chocolate and vanilla twist cones, but the orange sherbet and vanilla is still my favorite. I keep saying, I need to try their burgers, so I'll say it again. I gotta try their burgers. The restaurant has a nostalgic look and feel. The staff is young high school and college students and they're always friendly. They truly hustle and make things happen for their ice cream fans. Next time you're in Edwardsville, be sure to make a stop at Northside Dairy Haven.

My first stop was a great one. Ordered a char cheese burger which came with fresh LTO and a special…read moresauce (similar to thousand island). I also grabbed a kiddie cone. Burger was excellent for the price. Ice cream was good soft serve. Service was kind and my food came out in about 10min. Kids were running around and family's were happily chowing down. It's a great old fashioned atmosphere. If you drive past this place, it's time to finally make the stop! Little hiccup: kids cone is 1.50 on the board but I was charged 2$. So check your receipt if you're pinching pennies.

M&M's Concrete - Small

Pork tenderloin sammich

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Yes we do!

Teaspoons Cafe

4.2(163 reviews)

1.6 mi

Everything on their menu is delicious but make sure you try their soups. I enjoyed the beef barley…read moretoday and it was AMAZING!

LOVE teaspoons. It's such an underrated tea room in the area. Way better prices than the local tea…read morerooms in stl, but not the traditional experience. Every tea I've ever had here has been off the charts. They have caffeine free options, too! The teapot for two is excellent. I am a sucker for a pick two because I like a lil diversity. The ceasar salad is great. Big fan of the teaspoon pesto sandwich. My partner raves about the chicken croissant and always gets a side salad with olive oil. The workers are nice. Its seat yourself with a number and they clear the table when you're finished. Easy place to bring kids. Plenty of options for seating! Personally love the booth option.

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Oliver's Main Street Pub

4.1(13 reviews)

Important update ; the kitchen for Oliver's has been closed for months however there's a glitch and…read moreyou can still order through their website and on an app called Slice. The app let me place and pay for a full order & when I arrived to pick it up I was informed about the kitchen. It's really cute inside and the bar tender was super friendly just an awkward interaction and surprise to me in real time. I do want to come back when I'm more prepared for one of their paint night events maybe!

I miss Bigelo's Bistro that use to be at this same address. However, I must say Oliver's is a good…read morereplacement. I was in E-ville doing some shopping and thought I'd give them a try. My cousins who would join me at Bigelo's on occasion, have already been and recommended I check it out. It was lunch time, so I opted for an order of wings and hand-cut fries. Beer is my drink of choice when enjoying wings and it also gave me an opportunity to try the self-serve taps. It was a winning lunch. My wings were crispy and meaty and came with both Bleu Cheese and Ranch dips. I'm not a dipper when it comes to wings, but that is a nice touch. The fries, are house-cut and still had the skins on. Nice! They too, were prepared crisp the way a fry should be. The self-serve beer taps had a nice variety and were easy to operate. During my visit I sat at the bar and it provided me with great conversations with not only the bartender, but other diners who were quite entertaining. I'll definitely will be back, since I've been I have heard the salads and pizza are really good.

Side of House-Cut Fries

Three-Step Chicken Wings

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Self-Pour Beer Taps

Foundry Public House

3.3(172 reviews)

Really good experience. Service was quick, friendly and great overall. Smoke on the water chicken…read morethigh sliders had a ton of flavor, very good! Bourbon selection is great overall! Ill be back

Tasty food in a cool space! We visited on a Friday night and were immediately welcomed and seated…read more The server was friendly and helpful. Barstools were mostly taken, but plenty of seating was available nearby. The on-tap menu included some common local craft beers and AB products. A table tent promoted Fireball shots, so I knew the place wasn't stuffy! The cocktail menu leaned toward trendy-sweet concoctions, with Skrewball martinis and the like. Most were $8-12, which is very reasonable for this area. The whiskey menu actually included prices (which every bar should do!) it was a respectable list. Food portions are massive! A burger and sandwich were too tall to really bite into, but utterly delicious. I got through half of mine before requesting a box. We both chose Greek fries, which didn't seem particularly Greek (they may have had a sprinkle of cheese) but were hot and crispy.

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Huge, well priced bourbon selection!

Cleveland-Heath

4.4(623 reviews)

Wow, this place completely exceeded our expectations! The food and drinks were incredible, but the…read moreservice truly made the experience stand out. I also loved the atmosphere, upscale food without feeling stuffy or pretentious. It felt like the kind of place you could walk into dressed casually and still enjoy an amazing dining experience. From the moment we sat down, our waitress was fantastic. Since it was our first time visiting, we were welcomed with complimentary deviled eggs, which were absolutely delicious. And the cocktails? Perfectly crafted and easily some of the best we've had in a while. We're already looking forward to coming back. Thank you for helping make our anniversary feel so special!

Food is 10/10. Big plus for having vegetarian options or being able to modify dishes to be…read morevegetarian. It's one of a very few places in the area that isn't a chain, isn't just burgers and pizza, and also isn't pretentious or overpriced. The service is always friendly and knowledgeable. We've been there at least ten times and only once was the service slow. It was an anomaly because they're usually really on top of things. Ambiance is a friendly, but upscaled downtown cafe/bar place that is perfect for taking out-of-towners or a fun brunch with the ladies. (They have a separate brunch menu on Saturdays!) I don't drink, so I can't comment on their drink selections. I'm taking away a star because the parking situation is annoying, especially during construction. There is street parking or a huge parking lot in the back. However, the back parking lot is a terrible hodgepodge of concrete and asphalt and a gazillion potholes and no super clear direction on how to get to the restaurant. Some signage would go a long way in helping customers to not only find parking, but once parked, to them navigate back to the little crevice where the back door is located. The back porch is located behind a larger portion of the structure and you can't see it from the parking lot. Additionally, if you have anyone in your party with mobility issues, it's next-to-impossible to park near enough to the door to make a difference. The handicapped parking spots are 40 yards away from the back door. All that said, we will def go back because there's nothing else like it in the area.