my fav place to come when i'm home from school. they recently changed their chicken tenders and…read morethey're SOOOOO much better. lots of breading on them. they sell everything individually so don't forget to order fries. they do give you a pretty large amount. my fav appetizer is the tumbleweeds, they're like super thin onion rings.

Quick lunch while doing #VEXRobotics tournament at Troy Buchanan HS. While I wished I got the hand…read morecut fries, I really liked my loaded tots w sauces on the side to control the flavor. Badger sauce was good & Buffaladger Sauce even BETTER! Also got the Western Burger and very glad they had the gluten-free bun option and haystacks fried-onions on the side. #BradyEats

The name of the restaurant is wrong here on Yelp! The correct name is Shelly's Smash Burger…read more Staff were very friendly. Ingredients were all fresh. Prices very reasonable. It's not really a truck stop, but it is part of a convenience store at a Phillips 66 gas station. The only options for burgers in Waterloo near where we are, are either fast food or Denny's, Applebees, etc. It's a bit of a drive down Rte 3 to Red Bud, but if you want a very good burger at a reasonable price it's worth making the trip.

I went out on a limb trusting some other Yelp reviews of this place and decided to stop on our way…read moreback from the wine trails in Southern Illinois. We had a hard time ordering. It was a little bit confusing on if we went to the main checkout or the one in the corner, which is kind of like a weird restaurant/ gambling area. Anyway, after we figure out what we wanted we waited for the order and ate it on the drive home. It did not package well, even from the store to the car which was like a 10-second walk. The fries were mushy and gross, and I feel like the burger was completely underwhelming. I think steak 'n shake has some of the best burgers. If we were going to stop somewhere local we probably should have done that. That. There's nothing to write home about and they offer a discount on some ice cream that's hand scooped, my partner got some of that and tried it and it was completely freezer burnt. So needless to say we won't be back, but it was I guess. Guess interesting to check out a local spot that I've been curious about. 3/10 won't try again and wouldn't recommend.

We just celebrated the nuptials of my daughter Ally & her fiance' Shae , the Staff & Event…read moreCoordinator Skyler did a fantastic job! The food was delicious last night; Ally chose to have Chicken & Waffles, plus Biscuits & Gravy! Thank you so much for helping make such wonderful memories of their big day!

FIVE STAR SERVICE AT SUCH AN AFFORDABLE PRICE! My mom and I came to Cedar Creek for a weekend…read moregetaway.The entire staff (especially the ROCKSTAR Stephanie) were kind and helpful and welcoming. There is so much to do there, between swimming, hiking, golfing, and fishing -- or even just relaxing by the pool with a great book. The rooms are immaculately clean and so comfortable; the beds are like actually sleeping on a cloud. Make sure you get a golf cart. It's the perfect addition to exploring the grounds and making you feel fancy dancy along the way. The complimentary breakfast was delicious and perfect to enjoy on the massive sundeck at Town Hall. We were so sad to leave, and I am already planning my next trip back.

Foods good. Tenderloin. Fried chic sandwich, coupe, mozzsticks, fish, all great. If you are…read morein Elsberry this is a local favorite.

The best burgers around! If you love burgers you have to give them a try! I promise you won't be…read moresorry

The burger is okay…read more The vanilla shake is not. It is more like ice cream. When it melted, you could see ice molehills.

Great place for a quick lunch. Food was good and was recommended by my son who attends Illinois…read moreCollege right up the road.

Want to have an easy Saturday dinner? If so, head over to Charcoal House Tavern and let them do the…read morecooking. This past Saturday, they had three specials for the night. I chose the, NY Strip with two sides for $22. In addition to the dinner specials, they had Martinis for $5. That's an affordable meal, or a very budget friendly date. As my usual, dining a lone so I sat at the bar. I started out with a, Dirty Martini. I kinda knew I was going to order the NY Strip, but I still took a moment and looked over the menu. I mainly was studying what sides were available. I ordered my steak, medium rare and the kitchen nailed it. Typically I order a side house salad when eating at CHT, but tonight I paid an up-charge and enjoyed their Brussels Sprouts. My second side was a huge Baked Potato. It was so big, I took half of it home and had American Fries with my breakfast. For $22, it was a delicious meal. Being a busy Saturday night, the bartender did a good job taking care of the servers and guest sitting at the bar. Good Service, Good Food and Good Value will have me returning to Charcoal House Tavern.

Food was delicious. Clean restaurant. Service was good and everyone was friendly. Asiago dip w/…read morepita bread was so good!

Cheeseburger was DELICIOUS. Staff was friendly and helpful. Nice stop for lunch mid day weekday…read more Casual and convenient. Beer was much colder than McDonalds or Wendy's. Lol

They have an extremely limited menu of sandwiches it is definitely more of a bar than a restaurant…read more That being said the cajun tenderloin I had was very good.

My wife and I were visiting my niece, and on our way out of town we came across a little BBQ spot…read morecalled Sugar and Smoke. It's a neat-looking place--nicely decorated, inviting, and full of that good smoky aroma that hits you as soon as you step inside. We were welcomed immediately, told to sit wherever we liked, and our waitress followed us over to take our drink orders right away. My wife ordered the meatloaf special, and while I teased her for choosing meatloaf at a BBQ joint, I ended up going with the Smoked Reuben. They brought her an entire meatloaf, along with green beans and mashed potatoes. I'm not exaggerating--this loaf easily could have fed three people. It was so good she nearly hurt herself trying to finish it. She almost made it through all the green beans, too, but I managed to snag the last one--and it was delicious. Then came my Reuben: a massive, five-layer monstrosity. I actually asked the waitress whether they made it that way just to impress me (since I had announced upfront that I'm a bit of a Reuben snob, lol) or if all their Reubens are like this. She swore they're all made exactly the same. You've got to see the photo. The marbled rye was sturdy and didn't collapse under the weight of two layers of thinly sliced smoked beef and a thick layer of juicy, tangy sauerkraut. I'm a kraut lover, so I really appreciated how generous they were. The house-made Thousand Island-style sauce tied everything together perfectly. In the nearly 17 years I've been posting on Urbanspoon, Zomato, and now Yelp, this Reuben easily sits in my top three--maybe even my #1. The smoky flavor made it unique, and I loved it. My only regret was not being able to finish this monster of a sandwich--it was delicious but messy, and I went through a handful of napkins. A lovely lady came out to ask how I liked the Reuben and introduced herself as one of the owners. (I apologize--I've forgotten her name!) My only suggestion would be to keep the meat thinly sliced--shaved would be even better--and maybe offer a half portion at a lower price. As it was, I could barely touch my perfectly cooked French fries. To top off the experience, my wife ordered the bread pudding. She has a "gold standard" bread pudding from years ago that she compares all others to, and she said this one was just as good, if not better, than her all-time favorite. I wish we had a Sugar and Smoke closer to home, because it would absolutely be a regular stop for us. It's so refreshing to find an establishment that cares this much about its food and its customers.

Stopped in S&S for lunch and the experience was hometown happiness topped off with exceptional…read moreservice! I had the Rueben (pictured), which I would order over and over! My husband had the lunch special of meatloaf, which was also very yummy. Can't go wrong stopping in. We'll be back!