Homewood Grill is the it place to stop in on a hot day!…read more They are like going back in time to when I was younger. Their prices are still reasonable, their machines vintage, and their ways humbling. I have ALWAYS ordered the SNAP CRACKLE POP every since so can remember. It is their twist on a rice crispy treat. So good! I also enjoy their food! Friendly and fast service!

I love Homewood Grill!…read more If you are from Effingham or traveling through the area, then you must stop by! They have an interior walk up and drive through. The food menu is all fried food (reason for 4 stars). However, the star is the ice cream novelties. They have items called shake-n-mores which is like their version of a blizzard or concrete. They have DOLE whips in different flavors which you cannot find fresh outside of Florida! They have sweets for all as some items are vegan, gluten free and sugar free. Grab one of their ice cream pies for your next event. They are a family owned - woman ran business and everyone was so nice and polite. If you have a little assistance you can make this place pretty accessible. The only concern was that there was not a diaper changing station. They only have outdoor seating so you may have to take your treats and eats to go. But it is great they are open all year round. Check out all the fun art from the trash cans all the way into the restroom. I cannot wait until my next trip back to Homewood Grill!

It's a shame that the customer service does not pair with the talent that goes into making these…read morebeautiful tasty treats. I have ordered from this bakery on several occasions for work or personal events. Recently I referred a couple of people to Cookie Creations and they trusted the baker to fulfill their order for a large gathering. The order was placed a month in advance. Upon corresponding for pickup on the day before the event- they were hung up on and notified thru Facebook that the oven wasn't working and there are no cookies or cupcakes for the event the very next day. Meanwhile all kinds of cookie designs were being advertised throughout the weekend for pickup. Thank goodness for Kirby Foods IGA bakery coming to the rescue and saving the day.

Inside a supermarket that seems untouched by time--Kirby Foods in Effingham--you'll find a…read moretrain-themed eatery called "The Iron Horse." Staffed almost entirely by high schoolers, they still managed to craft a Breaded Pork Tenderloin (BPT), which is so impressive, you'd think it could only be made by someone with a divorce or two under their belt. The balance of juice to crunch was nearly perfect. While some might find it slightly under-pounded and gently fried, the quality of the loin itself was so exceptional that any shortcomings were easy to overlook. The breading's seasoning was a bit subtle for my taste, but the fundamentals were so solid that nitpicking felt irrelevant. The tray was teal. The mustard was yellow. The meat was quality. The vegetables were crispy. The Onion rings are ideal. ...all for under $10.

We were looking for a place to eat breakfast and we were pleasantly surprised at how good the food…read morewas and at reasonable prices! It is set up "cafeteria style, but we're able to order what we wanted from the breakfast menu choices. Service was good, people were all pleasant and helpful

Why do customers leave their trash all over their tables and the floor?? The staff here has to work…read moreextra hard to clean up the dining room! Food was great, loved that they offer a vegetarian burger! Lots of flies in the dining room today, not sure why.

Never,Ever order the Mushroom Swiss Burger. A burger patty covered with canned mushrooms and topped…read morewith a slice of "Swiss" cheese. We expected Way more from Culver's than this pathetic excuse. And we thought their cheese curds were pretty good and then we tried Freddy's and boy are they better. We usually go for the Tenderloin or the Cod and they're usually good. But the so-called "Mushroom Swiss" is a turd.

Great farm to table food, innovative menus using on site grown vegetables and herbs. Rustic vibe…read morewith interesting photos. Chase was our waiter and was attentive and patient without being intrusive. We had fried green tomatoes, fish tacos, sweet corn rissoto, tomato basil soup, roasted vegetables, and sweet corn ice cream with sweet corn cake and blueberry compote. Delicious!

The food is farm table. Most of the dishes are vegetable forward. They have a beautiful outdoor…read moreseating area on lush green property. I saw there was also a lake on the other side from where we were sitting. This is quite a fresh oasis not too far from the interstate. The service was prompt.

Their food is always good and they have really good Tea ! It's some of our favorite!! Highly…read morerecommend

Stopped in effingham on the way to st louis from indy and needed a good matcha!!! I got two bahaha…read more And the vegan thai tofu wrap. Sk yummy! My friends got the soup and they LOVED. IT. The staff is super friendly & the whole place is very aesthetic and charming. Bathrooms accessible as well.

As soon as you walk in your greeted like family. They are…read morewelcoming of dogs also. The wines are good, very good selection. The pizza is awesome. It is completely handicapped accessible. The server was over the top.

$5 for a 4 pour flight! You can even substitute a smoothie for one pour. Gotta say I was in love…read morewith their wine and I'm a white wine snob! I tried the rose and was impressed enough to buy. I did walk away with 4 bottles! The bartender was so friendly and full of knowledge. If you are in the road, stop by. If you live in the area, run on by.

Nice clean area, the staff are super friendly and got our food super quick!…read more They even flipped our blizzard upside down. Would come here again.

I had to wait 10 minutos in drive thru to receive one of my blizzards like this. After I complained…read moreand asked for a new one, they told me to park in front and they would get me a new one. Waited 15 minutes just for me to find out they forgot I was waiting. I asked for a refund and they ended up giving me my refund and two free blizzards. The PIC was friendly, but the other employees were unprofessional. In the end, the ice cream was valid.

This is a tough one to rate. We stopped in our journey for the night and were hungry so we went…read morenext door from the hotel. It is a bar with food and it appears to cater to the trucking industry. It was late and there were only a handful of customers. Everyone seemed friendly. I had the special, which was a ny strip and twice baked potato. Not bad at all but the server compared it to Ruth Chris and I can tell you that there isn't a comparison. RC doesn't take a potato out of a bag and heat it up. The steak, while very good for the price, was not seasoned and it was tougher than a steak house steak. Good, great value but not the same. My wife had a walleye sandwich, it was very good. Here is why I only gave it 2 stars: It is a trucker hotel/bar. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that but I would not recommend it for children. We endured listening to loud rap during our meal. It is a bar and I don't promote taking kids to adult venues.

Got my order wrong. Gave me a completely different type of burger than i ordered. The burger i…read moredid get was decent, although it was a plain cheeseburger. If you get a to go order open it before you leave.

Hubby picked our dinner location, as he has always enjoyed their meatloaf. Sure enough that is what…read morehe ordered along with a side of mashed potatoes with brown gravy and the fried apples. He said everything was good. he never eats or very rarely eats any kind of bread with the meal so since they offer corn muffins or biscuits he was kind enough to order one of each because he knows I really enjoy them. I ordered fried chicken which I've never had before at Cracker Barrel. It was very good with a nice crunchy exterior and good taste. I am going to have to stop ordering fried chicken everywhere. It's always too much to eat at once!!!! I had collard greens and mashed potatoes with pan gravy as my two sides. The collard greens were good-I did wish I had gotten the vinegar that was offered. The mashed potatoes and pan gravy were delicious. Their mashed potatoes seem to be real and I really enjoyed them. I also ordered one biscuit and one cornmeal muffin and ate a muffin and half a biscuit with my meal. They are always good and they did not disappoint. They give real butter with their breads which again I find superior to many other places so I enjoy that as well since I prefer the taste. I ate the wing and the leg and my sides and was full so took the breast and thigh back to the hotel. I had to ask for plastic ware (which I generally forget) because it's upsetting to get to the hotel and decide you want to snack and not have anything to eat with. Our server was very good she was extremely busy and did a good job handling all her tables. Her name is Valora. She grabbed me a handful of plasticware so I was able to put a couple in storage in our vehicle. Don't hesitate to ask for her. Very pleasant! One thing that was unique to our meal is we have never ordered their strawberry lemonade and decided to try it. It was a good choice -very refreshing, a little bit tart and nice and cold and fresh. We both enjoyed it. As per the norm we were too full for dessert. The peach cobbler sounded very tempting but that's the way it is!!! I didn't need it anyway!! So, Cracker Barrel may not be the most exciting place to eat or the most exotic but you can generally count on the menu being the same from Location to Location along with their recipes so the food is consistent which can be a good thing. If you're in the mood for some comfort food and a menu you can trust we recommend you give it a try.

Country Store; The best part of this place was the country…read morestore ! Loved all the nostalgic goodies. Rainbow Brite , Raggedy Ann, Strawberry Shortcake , Hello Kitty , Blues Clues , Lilia & Stitch , Grinch , Snoopy , candies , decorations , yummy candles , body care , clothing and more ... much more. The restaurant; Service was slowwww but our server was really sweet . I was able to place a vegan order but wouldn't recommend a vegan to eat here. Food is mostly heavy fried comfort type entrees. My husband said his food was good but pretty bland & poured quite a bit of hot sauce on his meal.