This place doesn't look like much. But, I'd consider it the hidden brunch gem of the Metro East…read more The tables are all 4 tops, booths and chairs mixed. The decor gives old fashioned diner with the ads on the tables. We were sat quickly as a party of 5 on a Sunday morning! Our server was Elizabeth, she was very attentive and the owner/manager was walking around ensuring everyone had what they needed at the tables. As for the food, this is where we were all blown away. We ordered the fiesta skillet, the Denver omelet and the Sunrise breakfast with French toast as well as an order of kids pancake and bacon. The Skillet and the Omelet were perfection and full of flavor. The pancakes were fluffy and flavorful. The Sunrise breakfast had a little bit of everything and was my favorite! Over easy eggs were cooked to perfection as was the toast! This is a place you NEED to go to. Don't expect much for looks, you go for the friendly service and the delicious food!

I have been wanting to check out the Sunrise Pancake House for sometime now. Today was the day!…read more You can tell that this is where the locals come for a great meal! Many of the customers were known by name. That is always a good sign! The menu offers so many great choices! I love biscuits and gravy so I went with the skillet. It came with eggs and hash browns. Wow! I enjoyed every bite until I was full. It was heaven on a skillet! We can't wait to go back!

Reinhardt's in Millstadt is exactly the kind of spot I grew up around -- simple food, good prices,…read moreand no nonsense. I had the taco pizza and the bourbon wings, and both were legit delicious. Nothing fancy, nothing overdone, just solid food that hits the spot and doesn't cost a fortune. And the beer? Ice cold in those frozen mugs. You really can't beat that after a long day. If you're in Millstadt or passing through, Reinhardt's is one of those places that reminds you why small‑town spots are the best -- good food, cold beer, and a laid‑back vibe that feels familiar even if it's under new management.

Raining day! Always go there on Friday for fish fry. I ordered cod fish sandwich without breads…read morewith cole slaw on side. Surprise I got hush puppies and it delicious. Cod fish is perfect crispy fried. Cole slaw is so good which reminds me of KFC slaw my favorite. Everything was very good. Thank you

Oh. My goodness. The food was so good I made a concentrated effort to make sure I let as many…read morepeople know as I can! I got it delivered while working long hours over the weekend and hadn't heard of it before - to my detriment, because WOW. My order: Biscuits with duckfat gravy and an overhard egg Extra biscuit with their house jam Seasonal lemon berry griddle cake Jalapeño rosemary fries I'll start with the last thing. I LOVE rosemary, and like the taste of jalapeño but jalapeños themselves don't agree with me. So they arrived without jalapeños as requested, and were very good. There wasn't much rosemary flavor, which was kind of a bummer, but I would get these again in a heartbeat. Well-cooked, not too soft but not too crispy, nice and fluffy inside. I love a good spiral-cut potato and these didn't disappoint in that regard. The lemon berry griddle cake was phenomenal. They're pretty big, so a single will do most people (I had quite a bit left over). The whipped lemon curd was AMAZING, and the berry compote drizzle was probably the best I've ever had from anywhere - which is saying something. I didn't get the berries themselves as berries don't tend to hold up well during deliveries, but I got some of the blackberries I grow in my own garden and slapped them on there. GOODNESS gracious. 1000/10. Now for the highlight, in my opinion - the biscuits and gravy. I have long thought that one can tell the skill of a chef and the quality of a restaurant by its most "basic" items, and if you were judging solely by the biscuits and gravy, you'd be doing the same thing I am and telling EVERYONE about it. The biscuits were dense and flavorful, not in any way dried out, very filling, and the light toasting done to the inside of each half was such a quality touch. The gravy is TO DIE FOR. Just the right amount of kick, and a little went a long way. I had more than enough with my order to save some for another day! MAN it's gonna be difficult not to order from here every day... This type of restaurant is exactly the kind of thing Belleville needs to hold onto. It's high quality food, with a high quality staff and a commitment to community and sustainability our town desperately needs more of. Not only that, but it's reasonably priced; normally you'd see places like this charging 60% more minimum for the food and it's almost never as good as this. I am SO intensely impressed. Very, very well done, Clara B's crew!

I really enjoy the food at Clara B's! I found it first when I used Door Dash once and I loved the…read morebrisket breakfast burrito that I ordered. A mix of chunks of lean and marbled brisket. The order was packaged with care and I decided I'd have to eat in person if it was so good via delivery. Clara B's is housed inside of LongStory coffee just outside downtown Belleville. I've been there for coffee a few times and like the atmosphere there. I've now been to have breakfast a few times. If you go there on a weekend, there is a line to order food by 9am and the tables fill up but food comes out in a reasonable timeframe and people clear out as more come in. You pick up a menu and wait in line and order at the register. Not much wait time. Employees are nice. The smaller menu is full of hearty comforts. I love that their choices for breakfast proteins include a fried chicken breast and brisket. Their bacon is thick and delicious, the kind that melts in your mouth. The biscuits are the southern homemade style that are thick and crumbly, not sweet. I've saved one once to make a perfect strawberry shortcake for two. The duck fat gravy is good, a little watery, but it absorbs well into the biscuits. The breakfast potato fries look amazing and one day I'll try the pancakes. I'm low carbing it right now and I like that I can go in and order eggs and a protein and grab an iced coffee and read. I highly recommend for anyone to stop in for a lovely breakfast/brunch and support this local gem.

Graphite was a wonderful surprise and a standout dining experience in Columbia. I love that the…read morerestaurant's name is a nod to the building's history as a former schoolhouse, which now beautifully houses both the Principal Hotel and Graphite. Both feel like elevated, unexpected gems in a small town. I ordered the fried chicken dinner with the half chicken portion, and it was absolutely delicious. The chicken was juicy and flavorful with perfectly crispy, crunchy skin. The service was excellent, and our waitstaff was friendly, attentive, and welcoming throughout the evening. The restaurant itself was clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed. The restrooms were also spotless and well maintained. It is clear that a lot of care goes into every aspect of the guest experience. My only minor criticism is the size of the drink glasses. Once ice is added, there is not much room left for the actual beverage. My parents found themselves needing refills more frequently than they typically would at other restaurants. It was not a major issue, but slightly larger glasses might make things more convenient for both guests and staff. Overall, we had a fantastic experience and will definitely be back. Graphite is a true hidden gem that offers great food, excellent service, and a unique atmosphere.

Had another great meal here but the is time it was lunch. I opted for the salmon Sammie- a wise…read morechoice I must say! It was yummy with the aioli on a brioche bun. The salmon was again cooked to perfection. Evidently the Reuben sandwich is delicious too. They serve a side with the sandwiches. I got fruit; a good sized serving of fresh fruit. Chips are also house made if you prefer those. Our service was great. It is such a cute place- this time I sat on the bar side vs restaurant side.

We were looking for a new breakfast place to go to and we found it. Everything was delicious. The…read moreportions are huge, cooked to order, hash browns were perfect. The pancake is not to be missed. This is a hidden gem. Give them a try, you won't regret it.

Tried to but the sign said permanently Closed Went there…read morelast Sunday and they are out of business.

This was absolutely delightful and I was worried we wouldn't be seated with how busy it looked, but…read morewe must have missed the morning rush! We were pretty seated right away (party of 2.5) next to their beautiful plants and bar. Parking in the area can be a headache, but Songbird does have a small parking lot next door and can be worth trying. Our service was very welcoming and nice! The menu is a bit smaller than most, but I really enjoyed what we ordered. We started off Vanilla Iced Latte, an Iced Hibiscus Tea supplied by the London Tea Room, and waters. They gave my toddler his water in a to-go coffee cup which delighted me because in passing... a small child having his morning coffee lol Our food was great, filling, and delicious: a breakfast sandwich with aged white cheddar, applewood smoked bacon, and fried egg, huevos rancheros with housemade chorizo, and a farm toast (french toast with peaches) Lovely breakfast date - I highly recommend!

Song bird, song bird, oh how I love you! What I love most is how homey and cute this place feels…read more It's aesthetically pleasing AND the food is good, and as we know sometimes it's either one or the other. I really enjoyed my sausage sourdough sandwich. It was savory, cheesy, buttery, all the things. I also loved the grits, and I'm not a grits girl unless there's shrimp on top, but these were solid. If you want a simple menu with good, homey food and appreciate restaurants that locally source pick here. I'd come back for sure. The one thing that would bump my review higher: sides with the combos. Even a little hash brown would have gone a long way. My sister and I spent about $45 between one drink, the sandwich and grits, which isn't the cheapest around town, but I thought it was worth it for what we ate. Still, at $14 for a sandwich, I'd like a side included.

We had a baby shower for my daughter this past weekend and Salt and Honey did a phenomenal job!…read more From the gorgeous flowers and table decorations to the amazing sandwiches and fixings to the staff taking excellent care of us, it made the day perfect! Whether you go for an event or just a delicious breakfast/lunch and coffee/tea, you won't be disappointed!!!!

They have really good coffee and food, but if you are trying to work from this coffee shop the WiFi…read moreis too slow. It would not even load a single website. Even the staff said it doesn't work sometimes. If you are looking for a coffee shop to work at this isn't it, but if you're looking to dine in and drink really good coffee this is the place for you.

Stopped here after playing golf and had the buffet which was reasonable and good. Service was quick…read moreand courteous. A typical diner atmosphere.

What a wonderful place to eat!! The atmosphere is perfect for the home town food served. The…read moreservice was excellent. The Friday night fish fry buffet, according to my husband, was delicious. I have to eat gluten free so all of the fried foods were off limits to me but there was a nice amount of salad fixings, cooked veggies and wonderful mashed potatoes. We also ate there for breakfast and the veggie omelet I had was filled with the most perfectly sauteed onions, green peppers and mushrooms. They didn't have any gluten free bread but their hash browns were gf and delicious. Again, my husband ate from the breakfast buffet and was very pleased with the offerings. We would definitely eat there again if we are anywhere near Nashville, IL.

We went to this restaurant for the very first time for breakfast on Sunday. It was a little jaunt,…read morefrom our house but well worth the trip. For a little tiny restaurant, the place was packed with people and people were waiting to be seated. We sat on chairs, which was wonderful for me. I had two medium eggs, four sausages, and two pancakes with real squeezed orange juice, which was delicious. I enjoy their food very much. My husband had two eggs over, medium with corned beef, hash, and biscuits and gravy, and decaf coffee which was quite good, and they gave you plenty amounts of everything. Food was really delicious. I look forward to coming back to this restaurant again. Next time I'd like to try their lunch entrées.

Had the crepe plate. I highly recommend this restaurant. Service was prompt. Staff was friendly,…read moreprices were reasonable.

Just went to this place after the gym today and it is amazing! I got a coconut cream açaí bowl with…read morecoconut shavings, granola, peanut butter, banana, and blueberry. it was delicious! They have such a cute little shop with a bunch of local products. Beagles, coffee, ice cream, smoothies etc right on festus main street

I will get on my soapbox every single time about supporting local coffee shops. Stop going to the…read morechains. All you're doing is buying the CEO their next mansion. Enter Pine Mountain Country Coffee on Festus Main Street. This is a mini Cracker Barrel. If you look around, it will resemble Cracker Barrel. They have all the candies and the sweets and the baked items. It's adorable inside. Their coffee is strong, it's great, and you should be supporting Local businesses like this. The service is genuine and way faster than the chains. Do not make me go protest in the Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts parking lots. Don't do that to me.