We came on a Tuesday morning and had no issue finding a seat. Our waitress was very friendly and…read moreanswered our many questions. I got the Uncle Bucket. I enjoyed the name. It was good. Biscuits and gravy is one of those things I always think sounds good on a menu and I'm always disappointed. At this place I'd say the biscuit was very good and the gravy was okay. Eggs were eggs. Fine. Good hashbrowns. Good coffee. We got a cinnamon roll to share among all of us at our table. It was very good. Hot, soft, fluffy, sweet, yeasty in that good way. I'd call it the highlight of the meal. The various items in the bakery case looked delicious. Cozy, family-friendly interior. We really enjoyed the experience and would definitely return.

The Breakast is absolutely amazing, staff is extremely friendly, they do get a lot of business but…read moreI only had to wait like 5 minutes and my food was served

Service always friendly and helpful Food is simple tho it is…read morereally good Servings are plentiful, seems we always have some to take home Daily lunch specials and senior menu are great values Taking home a slice or two of pie is a must Would recommend

A return visit on a carefree Wednesday afternoon! Upon arrival into the restaurant, your eyes were…read moredrawn to their nice dessert case. They have daily specials with affordable prices. I ordered the catfish with green beans and a cup of Vegetable Beef Barley soup, for which I tasted an unknown spice that did not suit my palate well. Green beans were lightly seasoned with onion and tiny pieces of ham. Hubby had the fried chicken with French fries and Cole slaw. Overall, we enjoyed a delicious hot meal with very friendly and accommodating employees! It's worth the stop!! P.S. Their iced tea was delicious and strong!

A "retro diner" with friendly service and very good food. After a two and half hour early morning…read moreflight, I was ready for a bite to eat. I looked at the local Yelp reviews and this sounded good. Our server was friendly and like clockwork when it came to keeping our coffee cups refilled with steaming hot and very good coffee (because it was freezing cold out there baby!). I really enjoyed my steak and eggs. The steak was tender and the eggs were cooked according to my instructions. The inside was decorated with pictures of Illinois' two favorite sports teams - which would be the Cardinals and the Cubs, along with historical references to old Route 66 that had so much influence on these small towns in Southern Illinois. We had a very good meal, great service, and all at a very reasonable cost. I recommend you check this place out.

I went here with my mom and siblings for Mother's Day and we were seated within minutes. The…read morewaitress we had was awesome and very attentive and joked around my my little brother. I have not been here since it was reopened as "Highland Diner" and I was very impressed. I loved the retro diner feel. The food was phenomenal, but be careful about getting a short stack as a side. You will need a box ToGo. I will definitely be back!

Dirty right as you enter,children behind the counter we found very unsanitary watching a little one…read morehandle the treats upfront, waitress smelled of alcohol at 1130 in the morning, had to ask several times for a refill of coffee, food was great ..this was back in 2021..I have since over the last 3 mths stopped by a few times but it doesn't appear open very run down looking building no one is ever there anymore..I did find a cafe= bakery at the opposite corner it was amazing that was open it was worth the drive I'd recommend that one instead atleast they are open during business hours

Place lacked reviews, but the reviews were good so I thought I'd give it a shot for breakfast…read more Reviews were accurate. I had biscuits and gravy and hash brown casserole, they taste like the best homemade you could get. Coffee was perfect, I drank it black. I passed on the baked goods, but I will definitely return here to try them. The atmosphere is definitely different, but it is relaxed and quiet. Almost like a bed and breakfast? But without the bed lol. You walk into a counter, which is also where you order and pay, and where the baked goods are displayed. Server was kind and asked how they could help me and I was confused and thought maybe I went in the wrong entrance lol. The dining area is not visible from the counter. I said I would like to dine in, they took my order at the counter, and directed me to the dining area, which is to the right of the counter past a living space. The dining area is a small, quiet room, which I really enjoyed. Everything was clean, service was great, they were attentive but not overbearing. Price was appropriate. This place is definitely a hidden gem.

The service was fast . The server was nice and polite and quick with bringing back the food . I was…read morenot too find of the Apple pie because it was very tart and I'm keen to sweet apples.

First off - the pie and the staff, amazing! The facilities are clean and it's very country cozy…read more I wasn't terribly impressed with the food. It's quite possible it was just dish I had (open faced roast beef), but it was stop worthy on its own. The pies are though!

Good and always good! Well prepared. Great quality and Service…read more Great carry out service too

Food is usually really good when I stop in, get great service each time! Definitely recommend if…read moreyou are in the area!

This is a steakhouse with a retro vibe. We had excellent service and the side salad was large and…read morethe meal was good. No ciders and the diet soda was Diet Pepsi.

I tried to get a job here and I was 16 and the owner talked political to me we have the same…read morepolitical views(him and my parents) but I don't think it's appropriate to talk politics to a 16 year old when ur interviewing them.Very clean place and very nice overall. The owner was still very friendly and so was the other owner.

Located in a small town, features really good food and the owner and staff are very welcoming and…read moreinviting atmosphere relaxed down home atmosphere. They feature high quality hamburgers, excellent homemade fires and an outside eating areas with a gas fire pit. I had the Philly cheese steak, with a great seasoned steak covered in caramelized onions and a yellow cheese sausage. It is also available made with chicken ins tread of steak but I am a traditionalist and my wife had the hot honey grilled chicken sandwich which has a unique sriracha sauces honey sauce that is unbelievable. A great little place in small town America that is truly worth a visit if you are in the area.

Chicken- obviously fried fresh, and fried just to done, so it is tender and succulent. The Rooster…read moreShoe is what every french fry, chicken and cheese sauce lover is looking to eat... fantastic! Service is pleasant- a hometown feel, and this comfortable little diner in southern Illinois is worth the drive from St. Louis.

If your looking for somthing quick, somthing hearty, and somthing that is served with a smile. Look…read moreno further than Highlands very own Subway. It is like no other, Courtney and her crew run an amazing store, it is always nice running there for a quick sandwich for lunch. The food is always fresh, the bread is toasted to perfection, yet the toppings on the sandwich itself has that chill factor when taking a bite its a wonderful combination. The Resturant itself is light and airy. There is plenty of seating for all, with high rise tables in the main dining area, and then on the side dining area there is lower tables and adequate space. Courtney should take great pride in this establishment, as i know she does, because this place is fabulous. It is more than just subway, it's a nice little quick meal, served with a smile, and they make you feel like family. Today I had the Philly cheese Steak sandwich on Italian Artisian bread toasted. (Amazinggggg) I also added the Chipotle sauce with pickles that's my personal preference, but it just adds a little kick to it. Thank you for the great lunch

Best snack for your break . Very friendly staff and they're awesome and so is the food the place is…read moresuper clean the staff is super nice and accommodating. HIGHLY recommend.