Absolutely love this place! The owners and employees are incredible. So knowledgeable and friendly,…read moremy husband and I love going in to enjoy a glass of wine and conversation. We always find something new to try in the meat/cheese area and the owner is always recommending the best options. I can not say enough great things about this place!!

My husband the oenophile had to come to this place once we decided to take a weekend trip to…read moreSpringfield. Here's the story....when we were in Italy in 2007 we ate at a fabulous restaurant in Rome. When we inquired as to which wine they would recommend with our meal they suggested a Pinot Grigio. We thought...Yuck, why would we want a watered down wine like that when were in once of the best food and wine cities in the world? They said no no no, this is not like that. You will love it. We did. Back to the states....where can we find this wine?! An internet search led us to The Corkscrew, one of like only three places in the states that carried it. We had a friend pick us up a few bottles, but had never been there ourselves. So onto this weekend, we had to go have a look see. Well the place is chock full of special bottles just like the one we had from Italy (that winery is since changed hands and not the same). Lots of interesting and unusual wines from small wineries. In addition on Fridays they have "Friday @ Five" - wine by the glass 5-8pm. For 5 dollars you get a glass of wine that they are sampling that evening. We tasted two really nice ones this past Friday.

I've gone there several times - they are not the same anymore ... better go elsewhere for better…read morefood and better service

Everything was perfect! This place is so much nicer than you would expect from a restaurant…read moreattached to a mall!! The service is almost TOO GOOD, they are so attentive and helpful. I'm truly impressed by how knowledgeable they are about the menu options. The server told me that every time the menu changes, they have an All Staff Meeting where they all eat the new items while the chef educates them about the ingredients and cooking process. Every restaurant should do this!! I was there with my Mom and we both had amazing meals that were so good we were happy to have leftovers for later! I'm not in the area very often but I look forward to visiting whenever I am!!

Spirited is a great craft bar. They often have live music out front. Not only do they have craft…read morebeer but the have the BEST Sangria wine. Their slushies are amazing. They currently have a caramel apple sangria that is also delicious. Definitely worth stopping here.

Great family spot! If you live around the area you should definitely check this family owned…read moreestablishment out.

I was in town for a Rural Postal Carrier's union meeting and this sweet wine bar had a much better…read morewine selection and ambiance than my hotel. It's right across from the capital, so the view is nice, and Abraham Lincoln is just outside (I had to adjust his tie, see PIC). Like pretty much everyone else in this town, the people who work here are genuine and friendly. This place is right next to a true American hero's office, Tammy Duckworth. I wonder if she ever comes in here.

Beautiful wine bar! Great ambiance. Friendly staff. Beautiful flowers!…read more Located across from the old state capitol. Parking might be an issue, but it was no problem for us.

I drive 35 mins over from Springfield to this place! Super…read moregood, worth the frequent visit/driven! Great food, friendly service! David is so cool and always has a uplifted spirit and smile. Andrew the Chef does an amazing job on all these "from scratch" beautiful recipes. Very friendly and always smiling! Very suitable prices! Great atmosphere! The food is made with love here! Definitely recommend!! You can't miss it This experience!

While the inside is very charming, the wait time and staff are not…read more My wife, my son, and I ordered a pizza that took nearly an hour to get to our table. No communication from the wait staff about the wait, no apologies; nothing. We had to go up twice to the counter to check on our order. They acted nonplussed, as if this was how things are supposed to be run and that we were the crazy ones. No one came to check on us after we got our drinks. Clearly, they were disorganized. When we finally got our pizza, and cut it ourselves, the pizza flopped down, causing all the toppings to slide off. That's not how a pizza is supposed to act if it's fully cooked. Save yourself some time and just go to La Piazza in Springfield instead.

Coffee was very good. Salted Carmel latte had great flavor and not burned like so many other…read moreplaces. The guy working was super nice friendly and helpful in making a choice great service. Ambiance was very calming and welcoming. Definitely a great place to just relax. Only thing is I wished the medium coffee was a little bigger but def will come back and try again.

Stopped here when I was exploring Springfield. I got a very good cortado. To be honest I expected…read morethe coffee quality to be no where near as good as it was. The vibe was a 10/10 and I am most impressed.

We had been to this place several times years ago when we lived in BloNo, and always had a great…read moreexperience. When we were back visiting recently, we decided to stop back in. We went on a Friday afternoon, and there were people in there, but still quiet, which was nice. We sat at the bar, and our server was helpful and checked us without being overbearing. The menu selection is great - not too small, not too big. Wines from different US locations, but also France, Italy, etc., so a nice option for everyone. They also had a board with special limited releases. We each had our own glass of wine and shared a third to try 3 different wines. Their prices are super reasonable, and they have quality selections. We also ordered some cheese to snack on. Delicious charcuterie options, as well as some other items like The Rock's hummus - yum! This is such a gem for the area. You can also take items home and shop from their storefront. Nice staff and a thoughtful menu. We will be back next time we are in town!

Got our drinking on at this Normal wine bar. It happens to be located close to the ISU campus…read more Stave doesn't get many students. Mostly because they're elsewhere slamming bad beers and Jell-O shots probably. That leaves more room for us here though. Choosing was made easier by the limited choices. It's got a wine list with only a few each of reds and whites, with quite a few California ones. They have some Italian ones too. Good prices for a glass. It's about $9 for a glass of the Sandhi. Basically this is a Chardonnay from the Central Coast. The Central Coast of California that is. It's about $2 for munchies such as apricots. They also have charcuterie boards with cheeses and meats. For sure it's a chill place compared to other bars on campus. It's open from the afternoons to the evenings. They're closed Sundays.