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Great sandwiches. Slight wait but worth it. Quirky ambiance…read more Somewhat difficult to find because a lot of the building is vacant- almost gave up, but it's on the backside of the building.

I really like the bookstore cafe ambiance. Cute place with decent food. Came with 2 friends as we…read moreattended a conference. My friends both had sandwiches which looked robust and good. The item I wanted was not available, so I went with the taco salad . Neither looked nor tasted like a taco salad (bacon?), and the main ingredient seemed to be onions. Nice folks and I'd go again but get a sandwich.

Inside the restaurant

Pig in the Sombrero

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Plenty of outdoor seating

Cornerstone Cafe

4.4(47 reviews)

If you're staying at the Sheraton or really anywhere in Springfield this is a wonderful lunch spot…read more There is a large selection of fresh made (hot/cold) sandwiches and salads, as well as daily made soups. I had the New Yorker (basic pastrami on rye) and it was tender and toasted perfectly. I also had a cup of their Turkey and Stuffing soup as recommended by the gentleman tending the register. Wow, it was awesome and unique. To finish it up, they have gigantic house made cookies that are freakin delicious. The staff is very friendly and go beyond just enough to enhance the value. Good prices, great food, nice people.

Walked in at 11:20 (it was a little tricky to find in general), and according to the website and…read moremenu, you could order breakfast until 11:30. As I walked up the counter, just to be polite, I asked the man at the register and he smiled and said no. I then asked why did the website say 11:30 and he looked shocked and only responded "we usually do". And that was it. It just left a really bad taste in my mouth and will not be trying this place again next time I'm in town

Chicken salad sandwich with chips. Changed ciabatta roll to wheat bread. Less than $10. So yum!

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Entrance

City Jake's Cafe

4.5(69 reviews)

Everything I'm this spot is so classic ! I love the food, the prices, the location of it - all…read morearound a cool little diner / cafe feel with a wonderful vibe!

Visiting from Northern California, we ran into this gem of a place for breakfast, reasonably priced…read moregreat little hole in the wall place,we had the bagel breakfast sandwich with sausage and pancake breakfast both delicious,when in Springfield visit " city Jake's Cafe", Thank you , Sadie, Tracy,Mr Jake

Breakfast Jake's way!

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Awesome place that serves breakfast all day

PICKS

3.5(13 reviews)

We tried to find a breakfast place outside of the hotel and we walked around the city as much as we…read morecould and we landed in a separate hotel. This place has a good menu and I had a great healthy avocado omelet. My boyfriend got a burrito and it was pretty bland. Service is ok, but it seems that the hotel guests get a free buffet. If you aren't a guest it's $18.

Not bad, seriously, not bad for a simple hotel restaurant…read more DISCLAIMER: I was staying at the Sheraton for MEPS purposes. So yes, this meal was free. But just because my meal was free does not mean I lose the ability to judge taste. I will not use the fact this was free in the restaurant's favor as technically it was paid by the government. Point being, I will not put pricing into consideration for this review. Service was very nice, quick and easy. Food came out very fast as well. I decided to give the Fish and Chips a try, I did not expect a good fish and chips from a hotel restaurant and to be honest I started regretting my decision after thinking about it but I was glad I chose it. Let me tell you this, I have had fish in my life. Some from cheap fresh seafood shacks, some from high quality restaurants and even at home. I couldn't believe what I was eating, seriously. The entire fish was breaded perfectly, crispy and light. The breading held extremely well and the fish, oh my if that fish was frozen I would be surprised. The textures were great, the seasoning was throughout the entire fish inside and out. For a lot of the fish and chips I have had in life, you take a bite and say to yourself "eh it definitely needs sauce" to make it enjoyable but this time......the sauce just made it not just enjoyable but heavenly. Looking at the lack of popularity and reviews for this restaurant, I expected nothing. Everyone else said they were pleased with their food as well. The only issue I had was the fries. They were okay, slightly stale but not really. But if the fries were just as good as the fish I would have lost my mind. Breakfast buffet was just like any other hotel breakfast buffet. It was just OK. They did not have bacon when I went, only sausage. Bummer. Pleasant surprise with the service and the fish though, seriously, I know what I'm getting when I come back in July.

Tasty burgers and beers with hand made fried potatoes.

Mouth watering, tender filet mignons.

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PICKS Eggs- Lobster Eggs Benedict- need I say more?!! A special New England treat and oh so good!

South End Market

2.7(23 reviews)

3.2 mi

This review is for Gelato & Espresso. Laurie was really nice. She let us know that we could sample…read morea couple of flavors when we were having trouble deciding what we would like. The flavors can vary daily. We ended up getting a chocolate and a caramel. One scoop was just $4 and it was a generous scoop - shareable for smaller eaters. When we went on a Sunday in April there was plenty of seating around 9pm. Looks like your standard food court.

Cute little food court, which is needed since the casino overall doesn't have a lot of dining…read morechoices inside the main casino. We went for a show and hit the South End Market afterwards. Drinks from Dlights were great, we parked at a table close to the bar and then grabbed food from Bill's Diner. It's definitely not a destination, but if you are already at the casino, you'll find something to eat/drink here.

South End Market Exterior

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Lobster roll hot with side of fries

Palazzo Cafe

4.6(29 reviews)

Very sweet owner and friendly staff, good quick breakfast bites. It's inside an office building.read more

Simple, delicious, affordable, homey, kind. Walking into Palazzo Cafe feels like a warm hug…read more Silvana (at the counter) is such a sweet soul. I got a cheese danish and the Napoli panini, which is tuna. The cheese danish was fresh and soft. The panini was served hot and with potato chips. I got a hot black coffee to drink and it put a nice bow on my early lunch. You'd be remiss to skip this spot; it's the type of place that's steady and serves its community well. I'll certainly be back, hopefully sooner rather than later.

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Cannoli!

Northern Soul Cafe

4.8(9 reviews)

This is my only go to spot for soul food in Springfield. The food is freshly prepared ( order…read moreonline or call ahead) so there will always be a wait. The chef is so polite and welcoming. Give this place a try.

5 stars is not enough. The folks here are absolutely friendly and treat you like family. Food is…read morebeyond good. 5 stars do not do it justice. I got the salmon with the chef recommendation lemon pepper sauce and greens and Mac and cheese. Everything is beyond perfect. Greens are cooked to perfection. Not too mushy and not too firm, Mac and Cheese is firm and gooey. Salmon is so damn tender it is almost hard to eat. Across from MassMutual center so I am positive this place has to be packed before games or events. I can't recommend the place enough.

Full menu

Fried hot salmon

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Fried Chicken Lunch Special

Hot Table

4.0(95 reviews)

Easy ordering, line went smoothly. Chicken ranch & chicken buffalo very good...self seating,…read moretables clean, nice view of downtown

Went to night for the frist time ever. The staff was amazing. Food was great. Had the steak and…read morecheese and the Veg sandwich, both had great taste and full of flavo. Would go back next we in the are.

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Tis the season!

Nadim's Downtown Mediterranean Grill

4.0(377 reviews)

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Amazing !! The food and service were above expectations! Five stars all the way !! Can't wait to…read morego back !!

I ordered the bistro steak to go. The sauce that it came in was absolutely delicious. Overall, the…read moredishes itself was great. The beef was a little bit Chewy but not bad.

Falafel

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Tabbouli

Hearth Grill

2.8(4 reviews)

3.2 mi

Back to a favorite place of mine for a healthy quick lunch or dinner. Food is made in advance but…read morecooked the same day. Saturday and Tuesday are Burrito Bowl day. I have posted the original menu pricing (items vary daily). Two kinds of rice (regular or Spanish), beans (puréed black or refried; black is much healthier); three types of meat (chicken, pork or steak), and a variety of toppings at your disposal (guacamole is $2 extra). I chose the chicken, Spanish rice and puréed black beans. They have an open kitchen too and use a wood-fired oven. I am posting a picture of the white bottles because the last time I was here there was a small oven on the food counter (facing the customers). No chips or tortillas for me. They also use metal trays which are environmentally friendly.

Surprising goodness In our never ending journey to find good…read moreMexican food, who would have thunk we'd find it at the MGM in Springfield, at their South End Hearth Grill. The day we stopped in, and really, it was only for an hour, we discovered Hearth Grill offering a Burrito Bowl, that was surprisingly delicious--better than Chipotle Mexican Grill in many ways. They were generous with the ingredients, which we got to choose--black or refriend beans, shredded and well-seasoned pork or chicken, lettuce, corn, tomato, onion, and several salsas, and they include a generous side of tortilla chips. Guac is $2 extra, so we passed on that, having several ripe avocados at home. We really don't get why a small order of guac is $2 when the whole avocado is usually $1 (Aldi's). The burrito bowl was very tasty, the server at the grill very friendly, checking on the oil for me, and making my decsion easy with an answer of OLIVE OIL, not Canola. And the price--$8. Quite a good value and a tasty lunch. We will be back, but not sure the menu stays the same.