Food was great. I got the brisket - delicious but MAN those waffle fries with the butter rub sauce…read moreor whatever it was. GET THEM!!! My son loved his burger. Their fries were too! Service was great. Sports bar but families wwre around also and chill area for low top tables. Lots of TVs! Lots of parking!

Effingham was our first stop on a road trip to San Antonio. We pulled in medium late but full…read morehungry. Scanning the food places we picked this because it seemed to have decent ratings and a lot of reviews. Plus, you get go wrong with good ol' American cuisine. The first kind of hiccup is that they must have recently moved building. Though they moved right next to their existing building, there was no signage and we had to rely on our own eyeballs. Which almost led us into the wrong building. Not a bid deal, realistically, but it threw us for a loop. Getting inside, it was super clean. Long bar, plenty of tables, modern, many tvs for many sports. Plus, the building itself seemed rather large. A chonker of a building, if you ask me. Our hostess brought us into what seemed like the back 40 of the building and seated us next to a garage door that overlooked a cement pad that will one day be a cement pad with things on it. Not even mad. Saw a train. Here's the money shot. Have you ever been happy adjacent? Have you ever been right up to the edge, the precipice, the peak, then turn around and leave? That was kind of the ideal feeling here. The ambiance and service and general-ness of the entire place was spot on. The food itself looked top-tier. But it felt a click away from perfection. Let's look into it. As a hefty man (fat, not the garbage bag brand), I'm a man of appetizers. Also of wings. Therefore, sign me up for 12 bone in wings for an app. Split into three flavors: Carolina BBQ, Buffalo, and regular BBQ. They came out looking and smelling delicious. The sauce flavors hit hard. But I was a little let down with the dryness of the wings. I know sometimes it can be difficult to knock a wing out of the park because those damn things just want to get crispy. But I don't want to fight chewing the meat off the bone. It felt like a battle me and my mush mouth would lose. Now, from what I understood, all sides were a la cart. Color me fine with that, fatty will order anyways. Especially since I saw they offered street corn AND hushpuppies. So naturally, that's what I ordered. The hushpuppies came out and were the round kind. Which I am no stranger to. They had good flavor, good done-ness, but missed the mark on the size. If they were hush people, they would have been premies. A little sad they didn't get to experience their full potential. Now, for this part I will say I was forewarned. My server did mention the street corn came in a bowl and was served cold. I thought I was better than somebody who judged street corn by its temperature. I was wrong. It did come cold. And because of that, it was not tasty. Missed the mark completely. I did get a bonus side, your typical, run of the mill French fry. They came out and looked great. Meadiu

This place is amazing and dog friendly the food is amazing, the bee is amazing , and the staff is…read moreamazing and the ambiance is fancy and rustic it's amazing!!!

Amazing spot! Love the interior. We stopped in for dinner last week and so happy we did. The inside…read moreis gorgeous and the service was outstanding. Aja was out waitress and explained that Firefly is farm to table. We tried their spicy pineapple vodka drink and it was stellar, had two. For entrees, we both had the wrapped filet. Cooked to perfection. We also split the brussel sprouts and they were amazing. Lastly we had the brownie with ice cream and it was decadent and delicious. Everything was a 10/10. Highly recommend!

We're on the way to Ohio and dozing off along 70 and Apple Maps referred us to Joe Sippers. What an…read moreamazing name! We walked in and loved to see the plants and the genuine decoration in the place. The woman who took our order was nice and patient. We asked for light ice and were given that. I ordered a dirty chai and YES! Has a great chai flavor and overall lovely balance between sweet and spice. Danny got an Americano which he says is really good and smooth. We even got to draw flowers while waiting for our coffee. It was quick and a great stop for us on our journey. Only comment is we got a sleeve on our cup that was unneeded because we both got iced coffees. We like to reduce waste!! Thanks so much!!!

Back again, road stop, one year later!…read more Perhaps even better than it was then. Soup (red pepper bisque) & salad (w/Thai-inspired dressing) both really fine. Veggie wrap had remarkably fresh ingredients for mid-west, mid-winter). Portions were nearly gigantic! Friendly, prompt service. Super cute, spacious dining area. Good on 'em! Keep it up!

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.

This establishment is actually inside the IGA. It is cafeteria style, with a salad and soup…read morebuffet. It also seems for at least the lunch time, they set up some main meal such as chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, rolls and a few dessert options. I didn't go with the salad/soup bar, but it looked really good and I'll probably take that option next time. But wait, there's more ! As mentioned, this a cafeteria style cafe, serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. The menu has a good variety of foods. The breakfast menu seems to cover the basics, and for lunch/dinner, the items range from chicken, ham, pork, roast beef, fish and of course all the basic sides, such as corn, mashed potatoes, and oh my gosh, some really nice looking desserts. The chocolate pie was really good ! But wait, there is another cool thing to add. If you are hankering for a nice, fresh submarine sandwich, well just go on over to the deli where they have fresh breads and serve up Boar's Head deli meats and cheeses, custom made by super friendly sandwich assemblers and then you can eat it in the dining area... it does not get any better than this folks ! And wait till you see the prices, as they are very wallet friendly, especially considering the quality and quantity of the food you get here ! I'm so happy this place is so close to my work and you can bet I'll be a regular here !!

Reservations were easy for T.K. . The restaurant was able to…read moreaccommodate our individual culinary requests, much appreciated. It was quite loud at the nearby bar and a bit difficult to communicate for a bit but overall good dining experience.

Waitress was amazing food fantastic. I had Sirloin steak asparagus , sweet potato and the amazing…read moreBrussel sprouts. Appetizers was spicy shrimp it was a great experience.

Passed through Effingham IL again and decided to commence my 30 minutes + off duty break here…read more Low-Key truck stop next door to Niemerg's Steakhouse is the Speedway; the startegy is park your rig there and walk over to this landmark. Haven't not been inside this restaurant ever, i kept an open mind I didn't know what to expect. Theres apparently three dine in area options. You have a whiskey, bar lounge that probably the likes of General MacArthur would patronize for food and cigars like at the Historical Manila Hotel in Manila Philippines. Then you have the open dining room where you seat yourself and it was reminiscent to an Army Chow Hall...sort of with retro 80s decor. And lastly, I chose the Salad Bar room with a booth seating. Server Jessica was fantastic! Went through the standard protocols with me; I was really enjoying the vibes at this place. It's very Mahogany, 1960s - 1980s feeling, almost like that steakhouse Warren Buffet likes to go to in Omaha Nebraska. Very community family oriented, quiet, really quite different than any restaurant or diner you patronize in a city like Los Angeles. A lot of retired folk here and truly, you feel like you been thrown back in time to the 80s and early 90s in some sense. So anyways on to the food. I'm going to state my opinion straight up, the salad bar hot food bar is the star of the show. In fact everything from the soup to the oven potatoes to the COLESLAW (Best Coleslaw Ever), reminded me of that once upon a time Soup Plantation that died during Covid....and the best part is the Cold and hot bar is all-inclusive with your main entree order. Yes you heard that right, you buy the resort tickets, and you enjoy your stay with unlimited cocktails at Cancun...I mean Neimergs... Now to the Iowa Premium Rib Eye Steak. To the kitchen staff: 2 minutes on the top side, 2 minutes on the bottom side. Bake in oven 1 minute on both sides. Done. Medium Rare. A perfectly good steak was destroyed because it came out well done. To future passerbys, skip the baked potato loaded if you decide to dine in at the hot and cold bar room. Last thoughts. I want to give the steak a 3 stars but the overall ambiance, the grandpappy grandma vibes and that overall feel like your dining at someone's home in farm country really elevated the entire experience. Plus the servers are all working their tails off. So I've rated this place a 4 stars. Think anyone on a road trip, or just driving their rig through town should give this historical site a visit. 1978 right? Or something like that. This place also has some of the freshest greens.

Great food, friendly staff, so much to pick from on the salad bar! Very comfortable surroundings!!read more

Tanner was a great server. He actually listened and made sure we got our food exactly as requested.read more

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.

Service was excellent and people were friendly. Best Biscuits and Gravy anywhere! Would…read moredefinitely recommend.

Nice ambiance. Friendly people. Food is tasty and affordable. Recommend it if it is on your way.read more

Always wanted to try out this IHOP, but finally got around to it. Full menu, clean restaurant,…read morefriendly servers, will definitely go back!!

Traveling with my family. Marginally busy for a Sunday afternoon. Short staffed, but the staff…read moreworking seemed either unable or unwilling to take our order (or even start us with coffee). Waited 15 minutes. Walked out without being served. Pretty unimpressive for an IHOP.

The service was good . I asked for a decaf iced coffee, they said they don't have that but can use…read moredecaf espresso, I said ok. I had Carmel put in and asked for cream , I got I believe milk , had 2 sweeteners in it . . It was a watered down nasty coffee, couldn't taste Carmel , asked for more. They did that. I paid 8.37 I believe, it came with absolutely no ice and lukewarm. Nastiest stuff I've ever had . I took 3 sips , had no time to go back , and refused to touch it again. I am sorry but if you don't have cold decaf coffee don't suggest a shot of espresso that you water down . I won't be back. But the girls were polite.

We came for the cute name, and I'm glad we did! Prices are similar to Starbucks, but it feels…read morebetter to shop local. The barista was very sweet and actually seemed happy to help us. I got an iced Mexican mocha, it was very good. I would get it again. I was surprised that each drink comes with a chocolate coated coffee bean, which is super fun. Very cute!