Curly Shawarma will sneak up on you and deliver a solid meal. It's unassuming and clean. The menu…read moredoesn't scream nuance or modern flair (Ie there no forced Taki's or Hot Cheetohs pulls), it's just good. The kabab plates have caught me both visits. Beef shish and kafta kabob, with rice, salad, and hummus with pita. Outstanding flavors and fresh food will dominate your order. If you are craving mainly hummus, be warned theirs is a bit more dry and pasty, but clean and good. The meats, rice, and pita hold the line. The staff is chill and will help you. Very easy parking also makes this a smooth visit.

Ordered the chicken Schwama. Absolutely no flavor. Chicken pieces were SHAVED.... I couldn't have…read morebeen more disappointed with a meal!

We just had a great experience at Egg Republic in Peoria. We are in town with a group of college…read morefriends and sons and we wanted a filling breakfast before golfing. We definitely found the place. Greeted by the GM, Annette, who was so nice and friendly. We were quickly seated by her and she went over the menu with us. The food is DELICIOUS!!! And the pricing very reasonable. Great atmosphere and well decorated. Our server was great! Here is a picture of us with Annette. If you are in town - go here for a wonderful meal.

Brunch spot for egg dishes. Service was kind…read more Ordered egg Benedict with veggies and it was not bad. It came with a side of salad or fruits. Wish the berries were a bit more fresh. Bacon was overcooked and dried up.

Now that their liquor license is in place, 'PopUp kingdom' has a great new flagship location in the…read moreheart of the Peoria baseball stadium/warehouse district. And we highly recommend a visit, especially if you are familiar with the brand! Like the BloNo location there are at least two entrances - the one further west is for a good sized hosting/ordering/waiting area while the one closest to the ballpark has more direct access to the bar area, but is way more space-restricted and will likely be a traffic jam on game days. If you're looking for a table, both entrances open to the rest of the cool 'industrial chic' dining areas in the form of a large street-level open concept dining area and a good sized split-level (up 3-4 steps) back room - which despite having wide entrances that make it feel part of the larger space, likely can easily be cordoned-off for private functions. One visit in and the lady and I (plus our friend and former Ptown bartender) can say that the food was every bit the same top-quality, large portion, methodically cooked and creatively accented sandwiches and wraps, served in old school pie pans with red-white check paper liners, that we are used to. The weekend special shaved ribeye Cali burrito was particularly epic, cementing what seems to be the first of the 3 or 4 things that keep the crowds coming back. The second thing is the creativity and discernment applied to bar side - in the form of the beer menu, which is initially focused on bottles/cans since they just received the liquor license the day before our arrival. Despite this there was a good mix of 'domestics' and at least 20 quality craft options from 6 or 8 fantastic breweries representing a good variety of styles but leaning like those at the original location - that is, a few more IPAs and 'sweet sours'. They also maintain a thoughtful and inventive cocktail list and will NO DOUBT start building up the whiskey/bourbon collection in the coming weeks. Although having high quality and fairly compensated employees helps immensely, the last thing that really drives their business is something we often say three times - location... In this case, it's literally less than a block from home plate. Easy to find. Easy to love. We'll certainly be back!

Tried this place for lunch yesterday. Inside is very spacious though it wasn't too busy for…read moredine-in. To go was a different story. Seeing the constant influx of customers right at supper time told me this place has to be good. Everything is sold separately and they have a little bit of something for everyone. This had to be the best chicken in town. Crispy outside and juicy Inside makes for a great tender (or tendo as they call them), these come with some of the best pickles and toast. Honestly, I could probably have used a few more pickles but that's me. You can choose your heat level too. The potatoes with dill were so good! Portions are decent too. I saw someone leaving with what looked like a milkshake that I'm getting next time. It looked like the perfect way to cool off on there hot summer days. I think I'll have to try a burger next time.

Love the chicken salad salad! This salad is my go to order for lunch here! The combination of the…read morechicken salad, cranberries, cucumbers, and onions is so good! Make sure to ask to add onions. Fat free vinaigrette is the best dressing! The portions here are fantastic!

for the first time being there, the staff was great. The restaurant was very clean. The food was…read moreexcellent when I get to Peoria again I'll be eating there again. Great thank you again.

I've been wanting to try this place after seeing a video review on social media. Being new to the…read morearea I haven't tried much but I'm getting there. From what I understand this is a family run business & those are my favorite places to eat. Walking in this place is small with a table & 2 chairs. There's more seating outside. We were promptly greeted by everyone. Since it was my first time, it was nice to not be rushed to order. Questions are answered. I had the Italian sandwich & this was the best one I've ever had (those are my go to sandwich). The mix of the meats with the peppers & onions was nice. The bread was perfect. Next time I will get the Italian beef. I tried a bite of the hubby's & boy was it fantastic!

4 star Italian beef 5 star coney dogs…read more Love this hole in the wall in the heights! I stopped by for a late lunch. I ordered 1 coney dog with mustard and an Italian beef kit with 1lb of beef, rolls, provolone cheese and a little cup of Giardiniera. The coney dog was amazing! The flavors of the dog, mustard and coney sauce are a perfect mouth watering combination! The Italian beef kit is fantastic. The beef can be microwaved or heated up on a stove. The beef has some unique flavors but is really good and salty. Highly recommend this little restaurant to get some lunch or dinner.

Visiting from out of town and received wonderful service from Jordynn, the woman who took our…read moreorder. Ordered the Pizza Bread Deluxe & two other sandwiches-- The Bristol (Hot) and Pizza Burger. Sandwiches were great and filling! Chocolate chip cookie was average.

Avanti's is a Peoria favorite. They're especially known for their bread. I think sugar is one of…read morethe key ingredients that sets it apart. I end up stocking up on loaves of bread whenever I visit - they're that good! They're also known for their Gondola sandwiches. The signature bread with cheese and cold cuts (you can get lettuce, tomato, etc on it too). There are 2 locations I visit in Peoria, this one and the one on Knoxville. I highly recommend dining in at that location. I ordered online - easy parking and it has its own pick up entrance. Staff was friendly, order ready when I got there, and the order was correct. Food tasted great.

Great place to eat and meet. Great food, good drinks, good atmosphere…read more Since they require me to do 85 characters in order to post, I'm just gonna go blah blah blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah

The food was very flavorful, the shrimp were fried to perfection. The shrimp & grits appetizer…read moreincluded fried balls of grits, which was a very nice touch. My waitress was very nice to me, although I didn't catch her name. But all the waitresses were very nice to all the customers. It was a nice vibe. The decor was heavily inspired by Louisiana culture & was a nice place all around. I'd def recommend.

The food is always excellent! The server is fast and friendly- she treats everyone like a friend!…read moreGreat atmosphere! Lots of Australian themed decor makes it fun! Cold beer, great service and excellent food- what more do you need? Except maybe some beer cheese for your fries! Delicious!!!!

Whoo. This was a rough one. From the moment we walked in, things felt off. We told a server we'd…read morelike to dine in, and she looked genuinely puzzled, muttered something unintelligible, and vaguely pointed across the room for us to seat ourselves. There was only one other occupied table--a group of six young men--and a few people at the bar, so it wasn't busy. Our food came out fairly quickly, which was one of the few positives. My partner ordered the bison burger because he'd never tried one before. I grew up eating bison and know what a properly cooked bison burger should be like. This one was incredibly dry,far drier than it should have been. Unfortunately, our server disappeared after dropping off the food. She never returned to check whether everything was correct, ask if we needed anything, or see how the meal was. We waited and waited, but she never came back. Eventually my partner went to the bar and asked to speak with the manager. When the manager came to our table, it turned out to be our server. The same server who had ignored us while spending plenty of time chatting and flirting with the table of young men. She approached carrying the check, not asking what the issue was or how she could help. When we explained that the burger was extremely dry, she argued that it didn't look dry to her. I spoke up because I had tried it too, and it absolutely was dry. Then she claimed that bison burgers are *supposed* to be dry. If that's the case, why argue that it wasn't dry in the first place? After a back-and-forth discussion, she finally agreed to let my partner order something else. The bigger issue, though, was the service. In my 50-plus years, this was one of the most unfriendly and unprofessional server/manager interactions I've ever experienced. It takes a lot for me to complain or argue with restaurant staff, but this situation was handled poorly from start to finish. This was our first visit to Khaki Jack's, and unfortunately it will also be our last.

Such a cute place! Everyone was always so nice. The food was phenomenal! The salted caramel…read morebrownies and dragonfruit açaí bowls were my go-tos.

The bread and sandwiches are great ,so any things to try and smells to smell. Once you come you…read morewill come again.

Soo delicious ! They have everything and so much more! The fry seasoning is amazing and the buns…read moreand bread is so fresh. Friendly service and perfect family friendly environment. Sooo Good.