I was visiting Marion and my boyfriend who lives there was raving about this food truck. Apparently…read morethe roast beef sandwich was a necessity. I got a tamale and he got the sandwich. Both were so good, but honestly I tried to eat as much of his sandwich as I could without it being a problem- IT WAS SO FREAKING GOOD. i can't wait to go back and get it for myself. I want to try everything on the menu (which often changes!). Everything is fresh and homemade or local. Such kind people, too! I

Sooo good!!! If you ever see their food truck, you must stop! My sister and I were very happy with…read moreour meals!

Cute little cafe in downtown Marion. I think it used to be a bank. The employees are super kind and…read morefriendly. We had breakfast. They made a potato and veggie situation for me, so I could eat a vegan option. I will definitely come back!

Maybe we ordered the wrong things but we were pretty disappointed with this lunch stop…read more The interior is cute enough with the vault on display in the center of the room. Service was initially slow, our server was gabbing with another table for a while. But once she realized we were her table, things picked up. Ordered the chicken salad sandwich. It's that industrial chicken salad with only celery and the meat is pulverized into a paste. Very bland. The potato salad is reportedly homemade, but also very smooth and strong mustard flavor. Not great. The turkey bacon melt was a bit better. The grilled sourdough bread on both sandwiches was really good. And the pasta salad had a nice vinegar tang. It was actually really good. We found free parking about a block off the circle. Fairly quick in and out as we were driving through, so that was a plus.

We stop in Marion when traveling to visit family and occasionally have lunch. McAlister's is on the…read moremeal list. The staff is always helpful and friendly. My wife had the Pecanberry Salad and I had the Horseradish Roast Beef & Cheddar. The food was delivered promptly and as always we weren't disappointed. The dining room was spotless and empty dishes are promptly collected. We will definitely keep this on our meal list.

We have been constant customers of McAllister's for years. More so under GrubHub these days…read more We have found that when placing our orders, they never seem to be correct. Of course, when the GH person picks it up, it is not their job to confirm the order is correct - just to pick it up & deliver it. I submit the orders myself on GH app so I know what I order. Pretty simple. Pickle. No Pickle. Cookie. 2 Cookies. Basic requests. If it is incorrect, I cant call GH for help or McAlister's as being elderly, all they want to do is give me a coupon I have to come in to pick up. If it was that easy to come in, I wouldve done so rather than order thru GH. What I end up doing is contacting GH & letting them know my order was not in full or missing something. They then give me a partial refund & the delivery person still has their tip. Reality says it's not GH's error to fix & pay for. Any thoughts on this as Im positive Im not the only customer this happens to.

We moved away but when we are in town this is a must try. Our daughters were raised on their food…read more Great food, lots of seating and friendly staff. I recommend everything on the menu but especially Bennie's house salad dressing. My daughters now have their families addicted to it as well. My daughter ask for this on her Christmas list last year lol!

we came here for my birthday, table of 5. First we asked the sever if we could have another table…read morecause the restaurant was only about a quarter full and the table behind us was talking very loud we were told no. My grandma ordered the Italian beef, it was bone dry, and salty. Basically terrible! We waited almost an hour for food. Not to mention after we told the server (Morgan R) that the Italian beef was terrible, they didn't even take it off the bill or anything.

Loved the food, service, and ambiance! The live music was great to listen to while we ate. I loved…read moreall of the decorations as well.

The atmosphere was good. We went to watch a band and it was also on a night that the civic center…read morehad an event so it was very busy and packed. We waited for a table for a bit and it was alright to wait because the band had started. We had an appetizer of fried pickles. They were delicious. I had the smash burger which was phenomenal. My husband had the pulled chicken and said it was alright, not great. The mixed drinks seemed watered down and the beer is in cans and bottles only. Or server was attentive. It was a $100 night with drinks, food and tip. Reasonable priced food and (several) drinks

Was craving bbq, but it was a Sunday and all of the longstanding bbq places in Marion were closed…read moreand it was a blessing in disguise. This places is the best bbq in town! Never had oxtails before, but so glad we tried them based on other reviews because they are delicious. The sides are generous. The brisket was great and the fried catfish was probably the cleanest tasting I've ever had and spiced to perfection.

First time visiting this place today...food was SO good! Very fresh and super tasty. The vibe was…read morefun - made me feel like I was in NOLA - fun signage and southern music. And the staff were very friendly and seemed to be enjoying themselves. I can't wait to go back and try more things on the menu!

Customer service was terrific. Helped me get all the ingredients needed to make pizza at home…read more Fresh dough, pepperoni from the deli, cheese from deli, etc. Definitely worth the visit.

Homemade muffaletta and cannolis yes please! 50+ years history (ask) of Italian pride. Plenty of…read morestreet parking & lunch options including drinks. Friendly staff & Italian pizzazz decor. Fun selection of cheeses including spicy Support local!

Food and beer were delicious. Italian beef sandwhich and southwest patty melt were spot on. Service…read moreis a little slow, but bartenders are waiting on everyone. Come in, relax, enjoy your time, and your food and drink.

Oh boy, where to start. I guess I'll begin with the positive things about this place; the…read morebartenders/servers (they're the same people) are friendly...and that's pretty much it. There are QR codes on the bar for the beer menu. It isn't accurate, they're out of several. I was told by a staff member (again, it's hard to tell who fills what role so I'll just call them staff members from here on) that they are "locked out" of that account so I should check the board behind the bar. The board lists the flavor and usually the type of beer. It does not list the manufacturer or really any other details. At this point I ordered a beer and the chicken nachos. I received the beer promptly. I finished that one, then another. Still no nachos. After an hour+ and 3 beers, I cashed out and left. At least they never tried to charge me for the nachos. I witnessed numerous dishes returned to the kitchen. There were 2, sometimes 3 staff members for the entire bar and dining room. All were friendly but seemed inexperienced. I witnessed at least 2 on their phones at some point. Last but not least, the atmosphere. The place could be really amazing. When I was there, the bar was sticky. 3 of the lights above the bar were burned out and the fixtures, obviously intended for old looking filament bulbs had bright LEDs installed giving the ambiance of a hospital waiting room. The recessed can style lighting in the rest of the establishment wasn't much better. The stools at the bar are seriously worn. It's almost worth visiting for the spectacle...almost. Update: they did charge me for the nachos. I misread the receipt that night.

Grabbed the Pick Two...a Greek salad (ordered without chicken) and the spicy fiesta chicken…read moresandwich. Everything was fresh and exactly as requested. Staff were very kind and helpful, and the restaurant was very clean. Fast, comfortable spot for an easy lunch especially nice with the fireplace during colder weather.

On Saturday, 4/25/2026 at approximately 8:15 AM, my fiancé and I stopped by Panera Bread on DeYoung…read moreSt. in Marion, IL for a quick breakfast. What we experienced was unacceptable, and I feel it's important to speak on it. When we entered, there was a woman cutting bagels and a male manager moving back and forth behind the counter. Neither of them greeted or acknowledged us. We initially gave the benefit of the doubt and assumed they were busy, so we took time to decide what we wanted to order. Still, no one spoke to us or asked if we needed assistance. While we stood there waiting, another couple came in, looked around, and ultimately left without being helped. Shortly after, an elderly couple entered, walked up to the counter, and were immediately greeted and assisted by the same employee who had ignored us. At that point, we were completely taken aback. Throughout this entire time, the manager continued walking back and forth without acknowledging us. When I finally spoke up, the woman looked directly at me and smirked. I then moved to the pickup counter and asked another employee for the general manager's contact information. She immediately smiled, called the manager over, and told us he would assist shortly. We could hear him complaining about being busy and not having time for this. When he came to the counter, I asked for the general manager's name and number. He did not ask how he could help or why we were requesting the information. His only response was, "The name is on the door of the restaurant." I took photos of the employee and the posted information on the door, then contacted Panera's customer service line (855-372-6371) to file a complaint and requested a return call. As of today, I have not received any response. I am sharing this because this type of behavior is unacceptable. I will no longer remain quiet or walk away from situations that feel unfair and discriminatory. Everyone deserves to be treated with respect--period.