Within the last month, Sacred Grounds has had a change in ownership. For some that is sad news, but…read morethe good news is that the new owners so far have been keeping the same high quality service and products. My recent visit was to take part of Javapalooza being sponsored by Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau. When it's warm outside, I enjoy my coffee iced. My go to is, Vanilla Honey Latte with whole milk. If you're having a latte, why not go whole hog and enjoy that whole milk. The rich fullness of whole milk, adds to the flavor. Looking at their pastry case, it was hard for me to choose. However, once my eyes saw the Pizza Scone, I wanted a savory treat over a sweet. The scone was full of flavor, but a little on the dry side. After a couple bites, the dryness did not bother me, because the flavor was so good. Scared Grounds is located on the Main drag in downtown Edwardsville, so next time you're in town, be sure to stop by.

We were driving back from St.Louis and wanted a quick coffee and muffin. We stopped in downtown…read moreEdwardsville to Sacred Grounds as it stated online they offer gluten free items. This is a cute coffee house filled with local art serving breakfast and lunch items. Unfortunately it was a Monday and they did not have any gluten free items. My wife just had a coffee which she said was very good and I had an Orange Creme muffin. Very fresh with pieces of fresh orange. Definitely a cute place to try when in Edwardsville Illinois.

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.

Tried Brick and Bramble for the second time and yeah... they don't miss…read more Grabbed a quick to-go chicken & fries (you already know ‍). My waitress made sure I was straight with extra napkins without hesitation. Smooth vibes, good music, people just chilling, eating, and enjoying themselves. Simple, solid, consistent. I'll definitely be back.

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!

Terrible is the first word that comes to mind. This place looks and feels cheap with the small…read moretables to the decor from the Ross store on the walls. That should have been the first clue to walk away but we sat down ordered and first thing we noticed was the waitress hair not pulled back and laying of the tray of food she was serving. We waited awhile for our breakfast and when it arrived it was cold. The rubber layer on the gravy was the first noticeable evidence of that and the cold eggs was the last thing. We tried to eat a bit of it as I push the first layer of gravy from the biscuits, but ask for a box and took the eggs and bacon for our dog as he is not as pick! I'll be surprised if this place stays open with that type of food for a restaurant that is charging $49+ for two for breakfast!! Terrible won't be back I would have rather had a cheap gas station pre package donut for a buck would have been the same effect!

Our food and service here was fantastic. I think everyone left with a smile on their face…read more My mom loves the Brussel sprouts - she frequently raves about how they are the best around. The atmosphere is also relaxed inside.

I've been here often--lunch, appys, drinks and it seems that the food has never tasted the same at…read moreany given time. Outdoor service was slow and the interior (including restrooms) weren't up to par for a mid-range restaurant.

You get ALOT of food! Ordered the 1/2 biscuit and gravy with a side of hash browns. It was all…read moredelicious! If you eat here and leave hungry, that's your fault!

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.

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.

We just finished our first Peel Pizza experience, and all I can say is.....WOW!! I took my…read moredaughter, her hubby and their two daughters here. The girls weren't thrilled about eating pizza, but boy, did they change their minds! We started with the pretzel rolls and the goat cheese and pita chips for starters. So so so good! The, we ordered three different pizzas and a calzone. The bourbon and chicken pizza, the potato pizza, and the spicy pepperoni, sausage and bacon pizza, as well as a bacon and tomato calzone. Absolutely delicious! Everybody had pieces of each pizza, and everyone was sated and, frankly, STUFFED! My granddaughters, ages 11 and 14, who can't agree on ANYTHING, told me that whenever they come to visit, I have to take them to Peel! Oh, and our server, whose name I can't recall (sometimer's disease) was super friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. A fantastic experience!!.

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.

222 Artisan Bakery is a nice rustic old fashioned coffee shop. It is conveniently located just down…read morethe street from courthouse. Making it a great place to stop by when paying your property taxes, or when you're doing your jury duty. I'm glad to see that they are a proud server of Plaid Coffee. So many other shops use the same local roaster or one from St. Louis, so it is nice to see that they give us a Scottish touch roasted in small batches. I enjoyed an iced coffee. When I drink hot coffee, I drink it black. However, when it is iced, I need a little packet of Splenda and a splash of milk. To accompany my iced coffee, I enjoyed a Mini Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread. I was torn between a blueberry danish, blueberry muffin and the mini bread. When I asked the cashier for guidance, he recommended the pumpkin bread because it was a seasonal special. He said, the other two were always available and could enjoy them on another visit. To be honest, the mini Pumpkin Bread with Chocolate Chips did not impress me. I found it to be dry and the pumpkin flavor was faint, but it was chuck full of chocolate chips. Next time I'm at the courthouse paying the next installment of property taxes, I'll stop by again and try one of the blueberry treats. I think I may even grab one of the loaves of bread they had on sale.

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!