Staff and menu items will not disappoint.My daughter and I have been eating through the menu and…read morehave loved everything, We think all the salads are beyond compare. next we want to try brunch.

Pretty good breakfast stromboli. Was visiting friends and wanted to try this local place. I enjoyed…read moreit - I would have probably liked to add protein to it, but I didn't want to pay the upcharge. The atmosphere was a little dark (it also is a gaming cafe), but the service was good and we enjoyed our breakfast there. Would come back and try some other items on the menu!

We came Sunday after church and the place was packed! We were served our beverages promptly…read more However, my hubby said the coffee was very weak. He asked and their coffee packs are prepackaged, maybe time to change brands! My Yncle Linnie's omelette was cooked to perfection and very flavorful! We, however, did not like the seasoning on their home fries. French toast was of thick bread and was very good! A great diner with very fair prices and excellent food! The coffee was mostly our issue. Ambience was noisy.

Decent skillet made any way you like it!!!! Pretty well…read morestaffed. Neat memorabilia! We stopped here on the way to Chicago!

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.

We were looking for a treat around Edwardsville today & Yelp "surprise me" feature selected Cafe…read moreBirdie for us - so glad it did! I had the gluten free lemon lavender donut & a vanilla latte - both were great! My husband had a scone he enjoyed & lemonade that was very freshly squeezed. Service was prompt and friendly - you order up at the counter. Lots of GF options, no upcharge for oat milk, gender neutral bathroooms, cozy seating both indoor and outdoor on the patio, self serve water station.

I live really close to Cafe Birdie and have been wanting to check it out forever, but I never…read moreseemed to be free during their open hours. Pro tip: definitely check their hours before you go--and honestly, just plan your day around it because it's that good. I was expecting your typical little coffee-and-sandwich spot, but it completely exceeded my expectations. They have a couple of parking spaces behind the building, and if those are full, there's a free lot about 500 feet down the road. It was pretty busy at lunchtime. You order at the counter, and they bring everything to your table. There's a mix of indoor and outdoor seating in various sizes, and the decor is adorable. I especially loved the maps--they make great conversation starters. I noticed several tables pointing out places they'd visited and swapping travel stories. The menu has a nice variety. I ordered the chicken salad on ciabatta with a side salad. The chicken salad had a strong dill flavor that I really enjoyed, and the ciabatta was perfectly fresh--not too tough. Next time, I'll probably pick a different side since the salad was basically just lettuce. If there was any dressing, it was super light, so I ended up adding some of the lettuce into my sandwich. The surprise standout, though, was the lavender lemonade--a total sleeper hit. It was scorching hot that day, and I wanted something refreshing, so I ordered it on a whim. Honestly, it was the best lemonade I've ever had. I don't usually find myself making a special trip to a café just for lemonade, but here I am. I'm not sure if it's seasonal, but I really hope it sticks around.

One of my favorite things in the world to do is hop inside of a packed local favorite and come out…read moreso satisfied, you're glad you tried the food adventure. The wings at this place are spot on! They had a lot of other good specials that day that I would love to go back and try. Taco Tuesday seems like a must.

Cool, vibrant bar and grill on Main St in historic part of Glen Carbon, IL. Maybe two blocks from…read morethe old covered bridge and MCT bike trail. Wings, salads, sandwiches and wraps. Outdoor patios from and back, dog friendly. Shared a Mid Southwestern salad and BBQ Pork sandwich. Food very good, service friendly and attentive. Solid experience and will be back.

Wow! Our food was superb; my breakfast croissant was made to order, as I do egg whites only! A MUST…read moretry is their cinnamon roll. It is light and the icing on top not super sweet. Allows you to enjoy the entire roll. The breakfast burrito too was very good. Service was excellent and the staff very helpful, letting us know they had a couple specials. The ambiance was nice, but again we came for the food not that. YES, we will be going back as this is a new found for us. The meal was a little pricey, but worth it !!!

I do not get to Wood River often but when I have, I have a few coffee shops I enjoy visiting…read more Today, I decided to try something different after seeing a newer shop open. Cafe LaNae apparently has been open about a year (as of this writing) so I went in because I was meeting someone for a Facebook Marketplace purchase. I didn't plan to be very long. I purchased an iced coffee for $7 plus a tip. After confirming my order twice (sugar-free mocha syrup), they brought me a sugar-free vanilla drink. Oh well, no biggie...It wasn't the best, but I'm not staying long. I have specific dietary metrics that I manage, so while waiting for the person I was looking for, I pulled out a muffin my wife got me that met those metrics. I took maybe three bites out of it while waiting. Quickly, I noticed one of the owners hovering over my table to see what I was eating, and within 30 seconds, the other owner came over and told me I'm not allowed to bring any food into the place. She tried to smile and act like it was no big deal, saying, "I'll allow it THIS time". Gee thanks! I tried to explain my situation and the fact that I had already purchased a drink and was planning to leave, and she talked over me, expressing once more not to do it again. I elected to leave after pondering her words for a few minutes. I understand the profit margins for these places are razor thin and I would not want people bringing in their own meals, but I bought a drink, tipped, and took two bites out of something that was mine that met my diet. This place is more of a brunch/lunch fast-casual Greek-style place. Nothing they had on their menu would have met my diet, at least not even for a couple of bites which I didn't think was a big deal. I won't return. Not after that experience.

We don't live but 30 mins away, but didn't know about this place until we saw it in the Route 66 IL…read morepassports! We stopped in for carry out - ordered a breakfast wrap & 2 burgers (1 bbq and 1 Rt 66). It's fun inside, cute signs. Wait wasn't long at all! They had a sign in book & ofc the Route 66 stamp. What could improve / could have been better: Order accuracy: I received a breakfast bowl instead of wrap.One of the burgers was a bacon burger & neither matched what we ordered but they were decent burgers! Food preparation: The hash-browns were cooked on too high of heat, so not fully done but burning in places. 3/10 at best. Carry out specifics: no napkins, no flatware. They accept card, but tips are only cash. I don't love that & would prefer somewhere be fully cash only or accept cards & allow tipping. I had called to asked prior to arrival when placing my order to inquire about cash or card & they noted card was fine, so I didn't have cash available to tip unfortunately!

If it were not for the, Illinois 66 Passport, I would have never discovered this tiny little diner…read more Teri's was not part of the original Mother Road, but her decor and themed diner pays tribute to that historical highway. Being retired, I am on a mission to experience all 66 businesses listed inside the Illinois 66 Passport. I'm experiencing the ones close to home first and then I'll work my way up to Chicago. Teri's use to be in the Route 66 Antique Mall, but now it's in downtown G City. The new location is spacious and has a minimalistic decor. There's plenty of vinyl records and Route 66 signs covering the walls. After looking the menu over, I opted for an early lunch over a late breakfast. Seeing a Jalapeño Burger on the menu, is what pushed me towards lunch. The burger came with a side of crinkle fries. The fries were extra crispy with a hot soft insides. The burger was a pleasant surprise. I was expecting a smash or a thin prepackaged burger. When my burger was served, it was a thick hand pressed burger. It covered the entire bun and the Pepper Jack Cheese draped over the edges. The jalapeños were plentiful and paired well with the onions, too. I give the burger a solid A for presentation and flavor. Teri's and Granite City is not a short drive for me, but it was and is worth the drive. If you're in G. City and getting hangry, give Teri's a try.

We came at 2:00 pm and their sign said they were open till 2:15 ish…read more. Fast friendly service; it was cool in the restaurant, should've brought a sweater! I ordered the Jay's favorite; sausage was dried out. The scrambled eggs were served hot and fresh. The biscuits were hard as a rock and were inedible! They had thrown out all the other biscuits. I would think they would save a few decent biscuits for patrons till 2:15! Meals for both of us without alcohol was $45.00. Never again!!

This was our first time at this restaurant; saw it passing down the road one day. When you enter…read moreyou're greeted by a life sized Rooster. We went for breakfast and I had the Chick Me Out omelette and my husband had the Cluckin' Naan-Sense. It took a very long time for the food to come. All the booths to the left were occupied and a few tables in the center. So it was somewhat quiet with good lighting. The food tasted ok; seemed like too much chicken on it. I don't know if I'd have that selection again. My husband said his was ok too. He liked the Naan bread. We may visit again but it won't be tomorrow.

This was a random find as we wanted brunch before heading back to STL and boy are we glad we…read morestopped by. There is not a wait list but we got there around the middle of the Sunday morning brunch rush and were seated within 5-10 min. The hostess was not in a great mood but we didn't let that hamper our spirits. The menu is huge. You can have brunch or Mexican lunch. They have your typical breakfast items with a Mexican twist or they have Mexican breakfast items. I chose the build your own croissant sandwich while my hubby got an omelet. Both were served with some sort of potato and came out in huge portions. They also walk around with some type of bread/donut that they offer you. We can't wait to try again!

We were in the area and stopped by for brunch based off of the other recommendations on Yelp…read more The restaurant is very large, but was also very busy when we were there. Lots of staff trying to coordinate getting people seated, and food/drinks going. We only waited a few minutes before getting seated at a table in the bar area. Server came by quickly to ask about drinks and food orders. We needed a couple of minutes, and while we worked on it, a different lady brought a couple of pastries. They were tasty and not as sweet as they looked. We ordered a seasonal breakfast special and a birria dish, along with chips and queso. Food came out after about 15 minutes, and we assumed our server forgot to put in the chips. No worries, as the dishes are huge portions and very tasty! She realized as we were about halfway through eating and asked if someone had already brought them out. We said no and she went and got them. At that point, we could have skipped it. The queso wasn't great and tastes like melted American cheese with some peppers in it. Not at the same level as the other food. Restaurant is noisy, and the walls and ceiling don't help dampen it much. Would come again if in the area, just would make sure to budget more time and check on the appetizer early!

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.