We love Tonys Diner! Went for breakfast with my Bros last week. Tina was our waitress and made us…read morefeel very welcome. Our food came out quickly and was delicious with plentiful portions. Tina kept the coffees full and checked us often to make sure we didn't need anything. Great homemade food and terrific service as always at Tony's Diner! Definitely Recommend! Kate the Artist

Food was great and service was efficient. We arrived 30 minutes before they closed, but they were…read morevery gracious and welcoming. We had a patty melt with fries and soup. Everything was delicious. I recommend Tony's hot sauce. You could tell the vegetables were roasted or grilled which added a lot of flavor. Put a little in your ketchup with your french fries and you'll love it! We had coconut pie for dessert which was just average. Highly recommend the place.

Review Visit: October 28th, 2014…read more If you are a diner aficionado, do not confuse yourself. Yes, there is two diners in Illinois that have nearly the same name. This one is THE 50's Diner located in Peoria, IL and the other is THAT 50's Diner in Dwight, IL. The similarities do not end there. They are both themed from the 1950s. They have a big love of Elvis and other 1950's stuff decorating the diner. That's about where it ends. Matt, Tim, and I rolled up on a sunny autumn afternoon for some nostalgic trip. Not that we were alive in the 50's but it is always fun to visit a place themed after a time period one isn't alive for. I am still waiting for someone to open a Cafe 80's modeled after the one from Back to the Future II. This diner was screaming 50's from the moment we walked in. Black and white color scheme for the seating. 50's decor and memorabilia lining the walls and counters. A menu that screams styling from the time. But none of that matters in the end. It's the food. The menu emhpasizes the Loosey Sammich and that is just what I ordered. While looking over the menu, I did notice they served curly fries, which seems like a rarity outside of Hardee's/Carl Jrs. The diner wasn't busy so our server was timely and our food was delivered after a short while. The food was served in those plastic baskets with wax paper (but sometimes served on plates). To me, I enjoy food being delivered in those things. Why, only foggy childhood memories can explain. The food was dropped in front of us and the Loosey sandwich was... not appealing. I'm not sure what I was expecting but it if you've read enough of these blog posts, you know I save my judgment for how it tastes, not how it looks. Chomp. Chomp. A few bites in and my mouth ran in to dryness without flavor to cover it up. The sandwich was somehow disappointing despite being their signature sandwich. I am going to guess that the meat was sitting in a warmer and dried out. Ah, what a bummer. The fries were good, at least. I've been back a few times with my friend Maria for random breakfasts and lunches and the food from those visits mirrored my first experience here. Bland. Not to say the food is awful or should be avoided, but don't expect anything to make you crave coming back time and time again. But, on the other hand, maybe you'll love the place. Don't let me bland experience deter you from checking it out. Maybe my taste buds are compatible with the 50's. Ah, but this isnt the end of this blog. Nope, one little thing left to talk about. There is a store that takes up the right side of The 50's Diner. Yes, you heard it here. A store. I've browsed the merchandise for sale and I am not sure if this store is a consignment-based or what. The assortment of items is rather eclectic. There's novelty candy, jewelry, random clothes, and other odds and ends. It kind of makes visiting here exciting because you just never know what they will have on sale.

Cute little diner. Good size portions. Large and think pancakes. Ordered the Mega skillet.read more

A go to place for breakfast. Omelette and American fries are great. Also has great chicken noodle…read moresoup and chicken wraps. A family favorite restaurant. Service is friendly and fast.

As soon as we walked in, we got sat down quickly. The service was amazing and the food portions…read morewere big. And the prices were amazing compared to what I'm used to back in Washington state. Would %1000 go back!

I had heard such good things that a friend and I decided to give it a try. Nope nope nope. Not…read moregoing back. Service wasn't bad- but that was about it. My breakfast just wasn't right. It's a big no for me.

Literally terrible not even joking just go to aunt Ginny's. Waste of $30. Omlet tastes like plastic…read morecheese. Eggs are undercooked. French toast is undercooked. Better off eating a pop tart.

This review is based on the service. As soon as we walked in (first time here), a 'short…read moregray-haired' waitress loudly asked from across the restaurant if we were picking up. We said no, and she told us to sit, saying she wondered why we were "just standing there." While ordering, she was impatient, didn't make eye contact, and gave off a rude demeanor the entire time. When paying, she was holding on to the tablet which had a 20% tip pre-selected, we changed it to $1 due to the poor service. As we were leaving, she came outside, yelled for us to never come back, and flipped us off. We were polite the whole time, so this was shocking and uncalled for. Terrible customer service. Clearly caters to regulars, not new customers.

Not located on a corner but busy nonetheless…read more As I get back to exploring and the crazy of the world settles down, it's also time to try new items and popular favorites. My girlfriend and I were wanting breakfast and I was asking around what sounded and looked good. She suggested Busy Corner and I had thought she meant Cobbler Corner. Nope, there is a Busy Corner and a Cobbler Corner in Pekin. We showed up around 9am and it was still busy with the breakfast crowd. I guess this is why it's called Busy Corner. We parked in what appears to be a closed business' parking lot next door and headed in. Upon entering, I was shocked at how open the place is. With it being so busy, I didn't feel it was appropriate to take a photo from the entrance but trust me when I say that the dining floor is a square room with nothing but tables and chairs. A hostess (or something) came out from the back and nodded at an empty table for us to sit at. We grabbed the seat along the right wall and were given menus. Emily gave me a rundown of what she knew on the menu and her experiences here. She ordered her usual John Wayne breakfast skillet thing. I noticed a Bacon Waffle on the menu and debated on if it was a waffle that came with bacon or a waffle with bacon in it. Our waitress cleared the air on what it was when it came time to order. Can you guess what I ordered? BACON WAFFLE! It's a waffle with bacon in it. What a fun novelty. It took a little while for the food to come out due to how busy it was. Once it came out, I was impressed with how well the waffle looked with bacon in it. Emily's meal that the Duke loves looked just as good. I grabbed the syrup and poured a ton of syrup on both sides. I dug in and have to say this novelty of a meal is just that. I'm no food snob or professional but after a few bites, I knew the type of bacon they used didn't mesh with the waffle mix at all. I believe it was a hickory-type bacon used and it didn't go well at all with the generic waffle mix. Despite that, it wasn't bad at all. I put the whole thing down and each bite was just a confusing taste of bacon and waffle that tasted separately with each bite. Due to some recent food allergies, I had to decline the butter that came on the waffle. Maybe that would help bind the flavors together? While the flavor was odd, the portion size was huge. It was nearly as big as the plate it was served on and with my voracious appetite, I had only the waffle and the filled me up until early afternoon (and a whole front/back yard mow). Emily couldn't finish her John Wayne breakfast and had to take half home with her. As for why this place as a meal named or based on The Duke or John Wayne, I am at a loss to explain why. Maybe it's mentioned on the menu and I somehow overlooked it or maybe it's just a known fact... I will never know. If you know and want to share, leave a comment below. I had mentioned this place was an empty square. This works for jamming in as many tables as you can but also causes some slight claustrophobia-like feel because your neighbor sits a bit closer than a normal restaurant. With that in mind, it does make having a conversation a bit difficult due to everyone's voice filling the room. I repeatedly had to go 'huh?' 'what?' more so than normal. But... I'm glad my initial skepticism was extinguished once we sat down and had our food. Just goes to show that you can't judge a book by it's cover.

We were passing through on the interstate and stopped here. Great decision! The food was all great…read more My husband got the southwest wrap and raved about it. My daughter got the farmhouse burger, loved it. My son got the buffalo chicken sandwich; also loved it. I got the French dip and everything was so good about it! The kids weren't too happy with getting soup instead of fries but it all worked out since the portions were so huge. Service was friendly, quick, and genuine. We liked the small town vibes! Blessings to our waitress who was getting her first grandbaby today!

The entire dining area waitstaff are exemplary. They check on all customers numerous times and are…read morewilling to take extra steps in order to please . Daily lunch and dinner specials are excellent and the portions are the size one would expect in a rural farm community. Breakfast is available anytime the mood strikes you. The prices represent excellent values .

Been there twice and not impressed! Won't be going back. First time I wanted to try what said…read morehomemade onion rings but they were over $10.00. I asked for a sample before I ordered and a very rude and only waitress very rudely informed me they don't do samples so I didn't order them! The second time I went back, no servers. You order your food and get to walk up to the counter and get it yourself! If I go out to eat at the prices they were charging, I expect my food to be delivered to the table. I still didn't get onion rings because they were the same price. Hello, you're in Bartonville for goodness sake, not in Chicago or New York! The sandwich was cold and the fries were greasy. I'll pass and will never go back! They need to get a realty check!!! Yikes! We laughed as we left!

Servers are great and the cleanliness is great too, the food is also good. We have been here a few…read moretimes now for the tenderloin, the potions are huge but the breading keeps falling off, I have 2 friend that use to frequent the place and have stated the same thing. Kind of a deal breaker for use since we only get the tenderloins. Start using egg instead of water before breading them and we might start coming back. Test run will be next week and if it's the same way we won't go back.

We love Uncle Tom's Pancake House! Met a friend for breakfast last week and Uncle Tom's never…read moredisappoints. Vicki was our waitress and made us feel very welcome. Our food came out quickly and was delicious with plentiful portions. I had the classic 2 egg breakfast with hash browns and pancakes and my friend had a vegetable omlette. Delicious! Vicki kept the coffees full and checked us often to make sure we didn't need anything. She had also put some of her art on the specials board to make it more fun! Great homemade food and terrific service as always at Unc Tom's Pancake House! Definitely Recommend! Kate the Artist

The Chilaquiles were not good. Very thin, soggy, and cold…read more The Greek Omelette was fine this time, but next time I'll try something else.

Service was excellent and the food was amazing!! I had the fried chicken and my husband had a…read morestrawberry waffle. The friend chicken was the best I've ever had. The skin was crispy and the meat was juicy and moist. My husband loved his strawberry waffle with a side of sausage. Nice restaurant and the pie selection is huge! You can purchase a whole pie for $20 or get a large slice for $5 which you can share. Such a great place to stop while in the area or on a road trip. Will definitely stop by again when passing through.

Welcome to a wide selection of pies, no judgment on eating it for breakfast as we all should…read more There is a case of cream pies, cheesecake and fruit pies. Usually team fruit, but I must say French Silk, Cookie Dough Cheesecake and Door County are amazing....yeah for pies!!! Friendly staff, quick service and good breakfast stop off of I 74 and lots of room to park your camper. Good waffle and blueberry pancakes. Great excitement was they serve mush. Excellent coffee. Good place to stop, easy on and off, now why doesn't every town have a busy corner stop. Hometown ambiance and has a counter full of locals.