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.

Katie and Anna or the nicest people ever. they made sure my food was perfect. Thanks a bunch ...read more

It'd say overall it was pretty decent. Ordered inside for carryout. Wait time wasn't terrible and…read morestaff/employees were very nice. Food was really good. I got a salad - and honestly, it was wayyy better than I thought it was gonna be. Other people in my party got various sandwiches. They all were happy with their selections. Would go again and dine in to see how the experience is.

At Avantis for the Easter Buffett. The only thing worse than the food is the service. SLOW, cold…read morefood, dry chicken. Puke on a plate. GO ELSEWHERE. Just got home. Terrible stomach ache. Avoid Rockwood Avantis, it's contaminated.

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.

I love Penn Station, but there aren't any near me. When I travel for work and see one near by I…read moreHAVE to stop and get a Philly Cheesesteak with extra provolone cheese and Mayo. I come to Peoria, IL for work every couple of months and make sure I stop at this location. The staff is great and my sandwich is always perfect!

Service: Wasn't crazy good it was sold nice people…read more Food: Was above expectations, I really liked the lemonade. Overall I would go again!

Great little dive bar. The chicken fried steak could feed a family of 4. Holy Cow!! No really Holy…read moreCow!!! Ambience is what you would expect a sweet little dive bar. Service was unbelievable a younger guy named. Sannson give him a raise. He's on top of it. Great spot a little gem kind of hidden in this town.

This place is fabulous. The last time I was in Peoria was 2-3 years ago and we were so excited to…read morego back to Mike's Tavern......and they didn't disappoint!!! Fun place to go and STILL the best tenderloin sandwich anywhere. Going back for the burgers on Saturday. Great job Mark!!!

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!

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.

this place is a gem! that hit every check point to a great night on my girlfriends birthday!!…read more Bucky(great guy and stellar waiter!) took great care of us. we have some dietary preferences that we never impose on a place. we know our way around a menu and what we can and can't do. they really don't like tinkering with the dishes as they believe they are perfect the way they are(and they are right). however, the kitchen was gracious enough to do one of their pizzas without fresh motz and added beautiful heirloom tomatoes. we both agreed, Dave Portnoy would of gave it a 10...incredible!! the carrot appetizer as insane...bread perfect...everything was amazing. ambiance was perfect, lit dimly but not too much. glass/china was beautiful and looking at the open kitchen was soooo cool!! Bucky even brought out two glasses of Sauternes to help celebrate the occasion and made my GF's heart melt. every staff that touched the table was so nice and personable. thanks again for the amazing night!! couldn't of been better!!!

The food at this place was killer! The patio and the weather today weather was a perfect combo! We…read moregot the breakfast platter and the amazing confit potatoes, and the pork burger with fried egg. Both dishes were very good, so so good! The bacon was super nice, the mustard on the burger was ridiculously yummy. Did I mention those confit potatoes? Haha yeah I did, they were, off the chain, a dill garnish and some orange aioli that set it off!! The inside although we didn't spend much time inside was super cute, and has that riverfront done well vibe! A place you want to be in! This would have been 5 stars BUT The 18$ Bloody Mary! This was a TRAVESTY! It reads so well on paper....... Then you get it, it was the most flaccid Bloody Mary I have EVER had! It was basically a tomato juice and possibly maybe somewhere in there was any hint of some vodka, not the vodka that it advertised. The weak ass 4 little tiny pieces of prosciutto and cheese was a sad excuse for the oversold garnish. If the food wasn't as good as it was, this place would have gotten a 3 stars for overall. Note to the owner: Please revamp this ASAP! There's a huge culture behind a solid Bloody Mary and it's not hard to perfect one. It needs spice and life and it was just sad. Ok back to the review... GO HERE! If like me, you are looking for good food.... This is the spot! About me: I am a fresh transplant from Arizona, particularly the southwest, we're there's a Bloody Mary or Chelada, or a huge selection of hot sauce in almost every place you can eat. I love supporting local! I love business done right. If you read this far, aside from the bloody this place is on my peoria MUST EAT list!

Food = The best place for an unbelievable roast beef sandwich. They have other delicious options…read morealso. Service = Quick in and out. Extremely reasonable. I don't know how any fast food place like Arby's, McDonalds etc. can stay in business. They are so much better, healthier and cheaper without having the wait times. I could eat there 6 days a week and still be happy.

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!