I will get on my soapbox every single time about supporting local coffee shops. Stop going to the…read morechains. All you're doing is buying the CEO their next mansion. Enter Pine Mountain Country Coffee on Festus Main Street. This is a mini Cracker Barrel. If you look around, it will resemble Cracker Barrel. They have all the candies and the sweets and the baked items. It's adorable inside. Their coffee is strong, it's great, and you should be supporting Local businesses like this. The service is genuine and way faster than the chains. Do not make me go protest in the Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts parking lots. Don't do that to me.

The ice cream here is amazing!!! It's made in Wisconsin and the flavors are unique and delicious…read more Plus they make those incredible over the top sundaes and floats. They recently have reworked the inside some and have a new candy station that is full of all kinds of seasonal goodies. When I worked down the street, I would often come for their cold brew coffee, fir an afternoon pick me up. They also serve some pretty amazing breakfast and lunch sandwiches on New York bagels. Weekend hours are longer over the summer and early fall staying open until 10pm but as they hit October the hours shift to close by 9 o'clock on the weekends. They have cute ice cream cone seating tables as well as an old time soda bar. Definitely our families go-to ice cream splurge. I love that it's on Main Street with all the cute boutiques, shopping and local events.

You don't even need a formal review, just watch people take their first bite. It's immediate joy,…read moreborderline disbelief. This is custard that humbles you a little, in a good way. Smooth and rich. This would be a great emotional support dessert. I've tried the Rocky Road, the Heath bar, and the Wally. All fabulous.

Rich's has great ice cream but horrific time management and customer service. If you go through the…read moredrive through, you had better not be in a rush as it's going to be at least 20-30 minutes. The wait is even longer if you're inside as they "prioritize" drive-thru window. Staff is primarily high school aged, but the manager is older and ineffective as a whole. Strongly caution any group over 5 from ordering at once as it causes the staff to glitch.

Super cool place the owner is a hard worker My kids loved…read moreit. They felt very special.

Novelty way of eating ice cream. Very pricey for a small bowl of ice cream. Tried mine with oreos…read moreand brownies ground into the prepared ice cream. You were unable to even taste the ingredients.

I mean it's just fast food so how much can you expect. Prices since this place has been sold have…read moregone through the ROOF. Not like a $1 but around $4-5. The service at the window was nice but they had to thaw patties for a burger & it took like an extra 10 minutes. Outside is clean & well kept.

I absolutely love this location. The employees are very friendly and most of the time, my order is…read moreperfect. I've had a few experiences that could have been better and today is one of them. I kinda went out of my way to eat here today. All I wanted was a large drink and cheeseburger. I got my order promptly but the issue I had today was that my cheeseburger was reheated in the microwave. I can tell because the wrapped cheeseburger was so hot and when I opened it, the bun was flat. The burger was too hot to eat and I had to let it cool as I burned my mouth on the first bite. If I wanted a microwaved burger, I would have gone to Quick Trip.

Exceptional service! I would love to shout out an angel of an employee-Nya. She was absolutely…read morewonderful when a situation came up in the drive-through with payment. Her patience and understanding were so helpful in the moment. I cannot overstate how patient and kind she was, and how deeply I appreciated her service. Thank you Nya, I hope the absolute best for you.

My husbands favorite since Culver's has come into town in Festus. I never have a problem with my…read morefood, it comes out costly quick whether you eat inside or take it to go. Everyone is always so friendly at the window or inside ordering. The inside is always very clean & you'll find some pictures from around the twin city area.

La Pachanga in Herculaneum is my go to restaurant when the arroz con camerones craving sets in…read more It's very consistent and always delicious. I usually get takeout, but the restaurant is actually beautiful so don't eat out of a box like me; go ahead and go in. The restaurant also makes this dish in under two minutes I think. It's so fast. Cracker Barrel, Jack-in-the-Box, and Arby's are all circling like vultures, but make sure you're supporting local instead of buying these restaurant group CEOs their next yacht. Review and Ted talk in one. You're welcome!

I love the new menu and the new ambiance. Last night I had the brochette which is a house…read morespeciality. It did not disappoint. 2 skewers either steak and chicken. I will order this again and again. Very craveable.

We belong to the Ruby club, so take advantage of their specials…read more It's a bit of a drive from St Louis, but our local RT burned and closed a few years ago, so we make the drive. The salad bar (Garden Bar) is always well stocked and fresh. All the individual salad fixings and dressings you'd want, plus pre made potato, pasta, broccoli salads, croutons, bacon bits, and so on. Every server we've had has been great, and the restaurant is always clean.

Ashley was a fantastic server. She treated us with so much priority and was very attentive. She…read moremade our experience so fun and memorable. Thank you Ashley!

Cracker Barrel is an amazing place to enjoy a comforting, home-style meal! From the moment I walked…read morein, I loved the cozy, rustic atmosphere. The country-style décor and relaxing environment make it feel warm and welcoming, perfect for family meals or a casual outing. The food is absolutely delicious. Everything tastes homemade, from the fluffy biscuits and gravy to the perfectly cooked chicken and hearty sides. The portions are generous, and every dish is full of rich, comforting flavor. It's the kind of meal that really hits the spot. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. My order was taken quickly, and the food came out hot and fresh. They checked in regularly to make sure everything was just right. I also love the little country store attached to the restaurant--it's fun to browse while waiting or after your meal, and it adds a unique touch to the experience. Overall, Cracker Barrel offers fantastic food, great service, and a cozy atmosphere that keeps me coming back. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious and comforting dining experie

Lisa was absolutely wonderful. My mom loves Cracker Barrel, and she's had a stroke that makes…read morespeaking difficult. Lisa was incredibly patient and genuinely kind. She didn't just serve us -- she treated my mom like a person, not a problem. By the end of our meal, she was even joking with her. My mom ordered black coffee and sugar-free syrup, and later asked for grape jelly. Without being asked, Lisa brought both regular and sugar-free jelly, saying she thought my mom might appreciate having the sugar-free option. That small, thoughtful gesture meant so much to us. Lisa wasn't just a great server -- she was a great human. We won't forget her kindness.

This gas station is on Upside so when you come here and check in you get money back on your gas…read more I absolutely love Casey's and from a small town so the one time I get Casey's is when I drive super far away this location is over an hour from my home, but I was in town for work definitely worth it stopped and got pizza. Customer service was great. The store was very clean. Highly recommend their taco pizzas

There's always an issue when ordering pizza with this location…read more This evening when I ordered it told me it would be ready by 5:32. When I arrived at 5:35pm they advised me they were just starting it and it will be 15 minute wait. Very inconvenient.

I love Taytro's and wish I lived closer to it. Cajun options are delicious, and I always take rice…read moreand beans, jambalaya, and/or gumbo home for the family. Service is always great, too!

This was our 3rd or 4th time to this establishment and unfortunately it did not meet expectations…read morelike our previous visits. There is almost always a wait but tonight we got seated pretty quick. The menu has quite a bit to choose from and unfortunately I feel like the prices have gone up and the quantity doesn't match what you are paying for. I ordered the fried shrimp. I asked for fries instead of the rice & beans. For $17.50 I'm expecting 8-10 shrimp...I got 5. They gave me the rice & beans and when they brought out the missing fries, they were stone cold. I was informed that since I didn't get the fries originally there, would be no substitution charge and that the rice & beans were on the house. My husband ordered the jambalaya entree that came with cornbread and a salad. Cornbread was a sliver but it appears he had the best meal of the night. Our friends ordered the chicken sandwich and it came with stone cold fries. The other ordered a burger that came without the cheese he requested (then was charged for asking for it) and stone cold fries. All fries were discarded and fresh ones brought out after awhile. 1 out of the 4 meals ordered was the only thing that turned out right. I kinda expected an apology or something for all the issues with our meals but nothing. The company we had was great. The dining experience was a let down.