The food was good and hot!! the speed of it served would shame Jimmy Jones as being freaky fast!!…read moreThe smash burger was great!! Highly recommend!! The bartenders were great!! great place!!

Disappointing experience overall. We waited about 15 minutes before I finally got up and asked for…read moremenus. Even after receiving them and waiting longer, no one came by to take our order. Servers were coming and going but never acknowledged our table. Eventually, I had to get up and place our order at the bar. The bartender was the only positive - she was very friendly and helpful. While waiting for our food, I noticed the table next to us receive their food. The woman was served the wrong order-a burger that might have been mine- and after she touched it, I watched the server place that same burger back on the service table. Shortly after, a food runner picked it up and brought it to our table, which I immediately returned. Other than running food, no server ever checked on us or took responsibility for our table. The lack of service combined with the food-handling issue was extremely concerning and unacceptable. Unfortunately, this experience makes it hard to recommend or return to this restaurant.

Love Copper & Oak in Lincoln, IL! The atmosphere is fantastic, warm, and inviting. The drinks were…read moreexcellent, and you can tell a lot of thought went into the menu. We were there on a night with a one-man band who was seriously impressive, and when he wasn't playing, the music on TouchTunes kept the vibe going perfectly. The owners were there, super friendly and down to earth, and you can genuinely feel how much heart and soul they're putting into the place. Copper & Oak has absolutely raised the bar for Lincoln. Highly recommend! Can't wait to go back!

Great atmosphere, excellent selection of craft beers on tap, mixed drinks, and wines. Nice helpful…read morestaff, service at the bar. Snack menu looked nice also. Cool layout!

Got some great drinks and pretty okay food at this Lexington bar and grill. It turned out a lot…read morebetter than we expected to be honest. Kemp's is probably the best place to go eat in town it seems. A good reason is because there's not much else. The food is pretty average but there's some good things for adults and families. Chill atmosphere even at times when it's crowded. It's located in the middle of downtown or whatever you call it. There's not a whole lot else to go to for a meal. Certainly explains why it gets busy. People only have a few choices and this is one of these. It's about $6 for a basic cocktail. Whole lot of great stuff including whiskey. It's about $5 to get appetizers. We got the Chips And Salsa. Has a lot of greasy fried things like wings and other meats. The menu is pretty standard as far as fried stuff. Has a lot of the basics. It's closed Sundays. That's pretty strange for them to lose out on all that revenue on weekends.

Fantastic local pub in downtown Lexington, Illinois. We selected this location as it already had…read moregreat reviews and was very close to the northeast trailhead of the "Constitution Trail" of the Bloomington/Normal area. The staff here was fabulous with a special shout-out to John. What I found particularly impressive was the amazing selection of craft brews for a small town. The staff was particularly knowledgeable about both the selection and even the breweries that supplied them! I even found some of my favorite and uncommon Chicagoland brews, although I selected some excellent brews from the Bloomington/Normal area. ( Drink local!) Food was wonderful and quickly delivered. I gave five stars on food because it is top quality relative to pubs in general. The Blue Cheese burger was great. I sampled the butterflied pork chop sandwich of the other meal we had and that was a standout! Ambiance is nice as if fitting a local pub in an older downtown building. One notable feature is the walls and ceiling are covered in banners and flags of various kinds which dramatically limits the amount of background noise that would normally be in such a building. There is also a nice outdoor beer garden. This local establishment is well worth the extra minutes off Interstate 55. Also highly recommended to cycling who travel out to the northeast terminus of the trail!

Bartender Grif took good care of us. Good service. Food was excellent…read more Will come back I Recommend the Bacon burger

Definitely a great addition to the downtown area. Location is perfect. Service was excellent. Brew…read moreselection is great and who doesn't love Smith Burger right there for your cravings. Space is quaint and perfect.

Hialeah Club seems to be a place for locals to congregate, which we loved. More love that the staff…read moreseemed to be local, too. The surrounding area is rich with natural beauty, but sparse with dining options, and we were happy to find a breakfast spot after a frigid morning stroll at Chautauqua Nature Reserve. I ordered biscuits and gravy with two eggs. The biscuits were fresh, the gravy flavorful, and my eggs perfect overeasies. My wife ordered a skillet of some sort, and darling, as a lifelong rule, I hate onions, but this was the first time in my life I've ever actually enjoyed onions. I shit you not. What are they doing in there? We're a transgender couple and were a smidge concerned about our safety dining in a tiny town dive bar, but Hialeah Club could not have been lovelier. I should have known -- Illinois is a delight, and people here are delightful. Thank you for serving up good grub.

Lunch is great 4 stars, breakfast not so much 2 stars. Nice…read moredive atmosphere. If you are in Goody Ridge and hungry def eat there. Don't fall through the bathroom floor though. VERY shakey.

Great atmosphere cool bartender's great drink menu good location close to everything always good…read moretime

Stopped in on a Monday night while visiting the area. It wasn't very crowded and had an absolutely…read moreamazing bourbon list! I'm from Kentucky and so surprised they offered all the nice bourbon! It may be a college bar on the weekends but don't discount it on the week nights. Plenty of older people there.

This place was absolutely cool. A few of my friends took me here before the hockey game a few…read moreblocks away to grab a few drinks before heading to the arena. So, how this place works is that they run your card and they give it back to you but you also get this other card so you can run the taps. This place is absolutely great to try out brand new drinks that you've never tried before. There's at least 20 drinks to choose from give or take. They had a lot of hard cider, meads, hard seltzers and a variety of other drinks. They had other drinks as well up front even some non-alcoholic ones for those that really didn't plan on drinking. They got a great array of games here especially all the pinball! I didn't play any of the games unfortunately but I did look around to see what was featured. I would have been really excited if Speed Demon was featured. Staff here was absolutely friendly, they get a great mix of locals here. Restrooms here were also pretty clean too! Overall, I highly recommend visiting this place if you are in the area. This place has great events as well!

I've been to the Pour Bros. Location in Champaign several times and have always loved it so was…read moreexcited to try the newest location in Bloomington. 24 taps of by the ounce drafts give a little something for all palates. The staff here was not as friendly as in Champaign which was a disappointment :(

Great service by the friendly staff, a great selection of drinks and the food was good!…read more Hamburgers are outstanding cause they're a blend of meats. I sent the brussels sprouts back because they were way too crunchy. They cooked them a little longer and brought them back and they were fine. Enjoyed our visit and we'll go back.

Best place to get beers in Lexington is at this brewery. It surely is quite surprising a small town…read morelike this has this type of place. Analytical has a kind of science theme going on with the chemistry artwork. Has quite a few beers to choose from. The inside is big enough for a few friends, just not a massive group, because it's sort of limited on space. Among the few places in town to get craft beers instead of corporate cans. It's for sure not the brewery with the biggest selection but still what they have is actually impressive. There's a pretty good variety. A few are quite limited of course. Small batches usually taste better though. It's about $7 a pint. We had a few including the Analyze This! It's an IPA. This uses Centennial, Chinook, and Simcoe hops for notes of citrus and piney. For sure make a stop here if finding yourself around. It's closed Mondays. They have a few snacks like popcorn, but check on the website for events, because they often have food trucks.

Went here for Trivia, unfortunately, the person running the Trivia was almost a half hour late…read morestarting. There was a group at the bar that was being so loud. You couldn't even hear the person reading the questions speaking. I realize, that a bar can't control what patrons do. The bartender was very accommodating, and the food was excellent! I would not return for Trivia here. I would return for the food and the service and attention from the bartender! She was outstanding!

From the owner: A locally owned pub with a large variety of beers and cordials. Fat Man Bishops opened March 6,…read more2024 and will feature home cooked daily specials (Mon - Fri) along with the all day staples such as hamburgers, pizza and more. The kitchen is currently being renovated and is expected to be open by June 1, 2024.

Came on a Saturday during the farmers market. The shop was very crowded and the line was super…read morelong- all the way to the bathroom. Took about 40-45 mins to finally get our coffee after walking in but the baristas were all super kind and apologized for the wait despite it being out of their control and them working diligently. They have a wide assortment of pastries that look absolutely delicious and of course, coffee, with syrup options (they use the 1883 brand), and a seasonal menu. We got the vanilla and the caramel latte, and both were the perfect amount of sweet and had good flavor. Would absolutely recommend!

PUMPKINQUEST 2025 CONTINUES! I am in search of the most yummy sessonal goodies in the area…read more Todays travels took us to historic downtown Bloomington to a favorite watering hole, The Coffee Hound on Main Street. Famous for their amazing coffee,teas and homemade baked goods, today's search was for the ellusive Pumpkin Spice Latte with real Pumpkin! (Don't be fooled by chain restaurants who advertise pumpkin spice but have spice but no pumpkin. Shame on you, giant chain restaurants!) I ordered an iced pumpkin spice latte with an extra shot of espresso. It was a perfect blend of espresso, pumpkin, spices and cream! Very refreshing after a day of errands and just what I needed for the mid-afternoon slump. I eyed the pumpkin cake but will have to try that next time as too full from lunch. My friend got a loaded hot chocolate which he pronounced, "yummy!" The Staff as always, friendly and helpful. I love the ambiance of this location with the origial artwork and downtown charm. If you are looking for a nice spot to spend a little time during your busy day; stop and smell the coffee. I highly recommend The Coffee Hound, you will not be disappointed! Kate the Artist