This is definitely a hidden gem. I love the small town ambiance…read more The food was delicious and priced right. I would definitely make this my go-to place for breakfast when I'm in town. The service was good, we got a table right away and served quickly.

Wow! What a hidden gem. Well off the beaten path, so be sure to use your driving app. The menu…read moreis huge and everyone in my party had lunch, but I would like to go back for breakfast when I am able to. I had the grilled chicken sandwich with fresh fruit. . The chicken came as ordered, plain, with a side of honey mustard. The fruit was also very fresh! Everything was very tasty! My friends ordered the tenderloin and unfortunately I can't remember my other friend's order. They did say the enjoyed the food and too home the extras to finish. I thought my server was wonderful. I am currently on a low salt diet and she did her best to accommodate my needs. After she found out the tenderloin only came breaded she checked to make sure that would be okay, which it wasn't, but helped me order something else. She also didn't charge me extra for the fruit since I was unable to have a side. The cafe was very busy, but not too noisy, except for maybe one person who was seated across from us. I cannot wait to return, I had an exceptional meal.

Great service and great food. Extensive menu. The presentation was excellent. We had an omelette…read morethat was both sweet and savory.

My husband and I were looking for breakfast and we were delightfully surprised by Egg Republic…read more They were still busy after 2pm which we took as a good sign. I ordered the biscuits and gravy. It was in the corner of the menu and I almost missed it. I'm glad that I didn't miss it because this was the best biscuits and gravy I've ever had. The biscuits were soft and pillowy and the gravy was rich. My husband got the creme brule French toast. This was also super delicious and really sweet. I highly recommend Egg Republic!

Tried this place based on reviews and they were on point. Nice variety of good food, friendly and…read moreefficient server, great prices. We don't live in the area but if we did we'd be frequent customers!

Food is excellent with good value and good size servings. Very small and popular with locals which…read moreI love. Great service but limited seating which is part of its charm but limited seating. Seems like I'm the only one who doesn't know everyone but I am from out of town. When I am in Morton at breakfast I make a point of trying to eat here. Check the hours because they are mostly open mornings. Noisy but hearing the friendly conversations across tables is part of the charm.

The food is exceptionally good here. It will exceed your expectations for a restaurant in a state…read morepark. Had breakfast at the end of a camping trip and loved it. The breakfast burrito with green salsa is fantastic. They also run the kayak rentals out of there and they are super helpful and friendly. This place is truly a hidden gem of Central Illinois.

Great get away from town to the Park. Pretty big menu with good food and friendly service…read moreoverlooking Dawson Lake! Casual dining. Recommended!!

I had the best Mediterranean omelet on Friday. The gyro meat and veggies was delicious. The…read morehashbrowns were crispy. My wife had a cheese steak sandwich and enjoyed it alot. Jack's is always our go to place because of the variety of items on their menu. ​

Extremely clean restaurant. & Bathroom. From Breakfast…read moremeals to dinner you can't go wrong. Meals always at the correct temperature for what you ordered. All the greeters & waitresses are extremely observant to your needs. ENJOY

this place is a gem! that hit every check point to a great night on my girlfriends birthday!!…read more Bucky(great guy and stellar waiter!) took great care of us. we have some dietary preferences that we never impose on a place. we know our way around a menu and what we can and can't do. they really don't like tinkering with the dishes as they believe they are perfect the way they are(and they are right). however, the kitchen was gracious enough to do one of their pizzas without fresh motz and added beautiful heirloom tomatoes. we both agreed, Dave Portnoy would of gave it a 10...incredible!! the carrot appetizer as insane...bread perfect...everything was amazing. ambiance was perfect, lit dimly but not too much. glass/china was beautiful and looking at the open kitchen was soooo cool!! Bucky even brought out two glasses of Sauternes to help celebrate the occasion and made my GF's heart melt. every staff that touched the table was so nice and personable. thanks again for the amazing night!! couldn't of been better!!!

The food at this place was killer! The patio and the weather today weather was a perfect combo! We…read moregot the breakfast platter and the amazing confit potatoes, and the pork burger with fried egg. Both dishes were very good, so so good! The bacon was super nice, the mustard on the burger was ridiculously yummy. Did I mention those confit potatoes? Haha yeah I did, they were, off the chain, a dill garnish and some orange aioli that set it off!! The inside although we didn't spend much time inside was super cute, and has that riverfront done well vibe! A place you want to be in! This would have been 5 stars BUT The 18$ Bloody Mary! This was a TRAVESTY! It reads so well on paper....... Then you get it, it was the most flaccid Bloody Mary I have EVER had! It was basically a tomato juice and possibly maybe somewhere in there was any hint of some vodka, not the vodka that it advertised. The weak ass 4 little tiny pieces of prosciutto and cheese was a sad excuse for the oversold garnish. If the food wasn't as good as it was, this place would have gotten a 3 stars for overall. Note to the owner: Please revamp this ASAP! There's a huge culture behind a solid Bloody Mary and it's not hard to perfect one. It needs spice and life and it was just sad. Ok back to the review... GO HERE! If like me, you are looking for good food.... This is the spot! About me: I am a fresh transplant from Arizona, particularly the southwest, we're there's a Bloody Mary or Chelada, or a huge selection of hot sauce in almost every place you can eat. I love supporting local! I love business done right. If you read this far, aside from the bloody this place is on my peoria MUST EAT list!

The food was amazing. I had breakfast. The eggs were well cooked, everything was flavorful. The…read morecoffee was perfect. The restaurant was clean and has friendly staff.

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.

Delicious! This is a small town restaurant just like the one…read moreI grew up with. A coworker and I were on our way from Pekin to Bloomington, and I just new there had to be a good restaurant in Mackinaw. I asked the waitress is there was anything on the menu that was their best thing, and she recommended their sandwich rolls. It said it was made with a homemade pita, so Julie and I each got one. It came with their soup of the day (cream of potato bacon) and you could add fries for $1.00. The soup was good - I thought it needed pepper, but then again I think that every soup needs more pepper. Julie liked hers as is. My beef roll was sliced roast beef, melted provolone, onions and green peppers wrapped up in a fresh, crispy homemade pita. The roast beef was average, but the pita made the whole sandwich. It was big enough that I should have stopped eating at about 2/3 (it came sliced in 3 sections) but I couldn't help myself and finished it anyway. Julie had turkey and the willpower to stop herself. We didn't try any, but they had a board hanging up with at least 12-14 kinds of pie. I was just too full from finishing the pita. I will definitely be back - it's worth the 30 min trip from Bloomington on a soggy winters day!

My first eating place when I moved! The owners are the nicest people you will ever meet and the…read morefood is incredible! Everything tastes homemade and I have trouble deciding what I want to eat, but never disappointed! I go there often and love the home feel and warmth! Mira is the wife and she is an absolutely amazing lady! Always a smile on her face! Highly recommend eating here and enjoying the warm atmosphere!

Mama's Arcade Cafe has everything you'd want. Kind and attentive staff, lovely atmosphere, and most…read moreimportantly good food! We stopped by Lincoln for a weekend getaway and stopped by Mama's for a delicious breakfast. I got a Papa's special of 3 eggs, potatoes, meat, and a pancake while my girlfriend tried out their biscuits and gravy with the killer hashbrowns. Everything was delicious, great portion sizes and all for a decent price!

Excellent food and large portions. Great staff with very reasonable prices. Great place to enjoy a…read morehome cooked meal. Lila Wagner.

Excellent food. Really top notch. You will be pleasantly surprised that a smaller city like…read moreLincoln has such quality and taste. Make this place a must on your next trip through Lincoln.

Always enjoy their food and relaxed friendly atmosphere. Have eaten here many times and have not…read morebeen disappointed.