I love this store. I suppose like everywhere they are short staffed, it is frustrating to stand 6…read moredeep in line to check out when they have other staff on the floor. It's too crowded to have a line waiting to check out. However, that won't deter me from stopping in. Love their products.

Went for a cooking class during strawberry fest and the menu was vegetarian friendly. Great place…read moreto go for a class and shop the store after. Also have a cute outdoor space in the back which we loved sitting outside and enjoying the music. We want to go back for another class soon, (one with vegetarian menu)!

Amazing soul food. I cross the river just to come get it. Used it for catering for a work Christmas…read moreparty and it was a hit.

I've come here several times a year. When did they start serving boxed mac and cheese? It had a…read morebitter taste to it and the meatloaf was dry! This is my first bad experience, so that's one down and two to go before I completely stop coming!

Closed permanently. This is a real loss. Great restaurant meets an untimely end as per Facebook.read more

I've been to Lotawata Creek numerous times. And I can honestly say I've always love this…read morerestaurant, Until now! The restaurant has been remodeled, basically turning it into a Fast food type of restaurant. They no longer have waitresses/servers. And you have to find your own tables. It seems as if the entrées have gotten a little smaller, yet the prices have remained the same. I'm just saddened by the recent changes to the restaurant.

Came here once, with another couple and unfortunately, it was too close to when they were going to…read morebe closing down the kitchen for us to feel comfortable ordering anything (we were offered, we just chose not to order 15 minutes before the kitchen closed down for the night), so I can't really say anything about the food, but the drinks were amazing! All four of us got something different (I think one was a blueberry beer of some sort... but don't quote me on that), and all the drinks were so good, that we had to pass them around for the other others to try! Ended up going down the menu and ordering another one for each of us, so we got to try eight drinks in total and all of them were epic! The bartender was super sweet, and right there, even though the establishment was pretty busy, as soon as one glass got down to 1/4, he'd come by and ask if we were ready for another, but wasn't intrusive as much as just making sure we were OK and seeing if we needed anything. He was there and gone in a flash, as I think, he thought that since we were two couples, he didn't want to interrupt any conversations, but wanted to make sure we were taken care of. We made sure to tip him well. The restaurant was clean, the bathrooms were fantastic, especially for a late evening out at an establishment that serves liquor, it felt like a high-quality establishment, but in no way did we feel out of place, nor were we made to feel out of place. If anything is the exact opposite. The bartender made it where it was very warm and welcoming in a good place to socialize for us. We will definitely be back! Next time and time to try the food too!

I'm not gonna lie, I almost didn't go in because there was no one in there who looked like me. But…read moreit looked so inviting and it's black history month, so I took a chance. I'm glad I did. I've been a lot of places, but the country girl in me remains. So when I saw the mason glasses on the table I knew I was about to eat good. The menu was straight to the point (they have hummus) and that makes me feel like you're sharing your favorite dishes consistently. The drink menu is extensive (because it's a distillery) and there are so many unique things you can try. I had the blackberry lemon press and it was yummy. We also had the sloppy fries, smash burgers (one with signature bacon jam), onion rings, cheesecake, and carrot cake. It was all very flavorful. They have a store attached if you want to take some drinks home & they have a virgin menu for your Christian friends. The dining room is well lit and you can eat outside on good weather days. Even in bad weather days, it's a nice view outside with only glass between you and outdoors. Staff were great and service was timely. I would say the food is cooked to order & you don't need to tell them how to prepare a burger. It comes out juicy and medium well to perfection. They also have a BBQ kick to the ketchup they serve. Oh, there's a Rte 66 sign around the corner if you're just passing through (but I get the sense they know if you're not from around those parts). I hope your dining experience is as good as mine was!

Service was extremely slow and not friendly. Waited over 30 minutes to be greeted by our server at…read morethe table and given water. Only came back to deliver check. Extremely disappointed

An absolute delight!…read more My husband made reservations for my birthday here, so when we arrived the hostess was already expecting us. She was so sweet, and the high chair request was already set up. She gave my son his menu, coloring sheet, and offered to open his crayons for him. And then, someone came by and got him his water cup ready. We're used to great service and wait staff being kind to our cute kid, but the service and kindness was exceptional here toward him! Our server was Hope, and she was astounding, along with the other servers taking care of our table. We ordered off the kid's menu: silver dollar pancakes with a side of berries. My husband ordered the Pork Steak Benedict with fresh squeezed orange juice, and I ordered the English Breakfast with drip coffee Not only was the atmosphere very calm, but the entire dining experience was just so pleasant. We loved our food, and we're stuffed immediately lol. The benedict had a great flavor: smokey, sweet, tangy and the eggs were perfectly poached. The English Breakfast was everything I dreamed it would be: snappy sausage, plump mushrooms, seasoned baked beans - so absolutely delicious! We loved our experience here, the Four Seasons Hotel is beautiful so lounging after our meal was great. There was also a beautiful view of the Arch.

So all these years I've been going to Soulard and to Global Foods and to St. Charles for my…read morespices...and I never ever realized that I had an insanely amazing, friendly, competitive locally-owned coffee, tea, and spice shop located a few blocks away from where I used to work! I'm dumbfounded. I'm even more dumbfounded that no one has ever reviewed this place! Located in downtown Belleville, it's a little further down the street than the other stores, but it is so worth the walk. It is really similar to the spice and coffee store at the Soulard Market...except without the craziness. The staff is super helpful from letting you sniff the coffee beans before committing to a flavor to advising different recipes for different spices. I love it! And the best is that for a small-town shop, the prices are the same as if you were at those previously mentioned places, along with the huge variety! Chauvin is their main supplier of coffee...and there are at least 50 flavors available for your perusal. Most of them are $11.95 a pound, and they can even make 2 oz samplers for you. They will even either leave them as beans or grind them up to your specifications. Similarly, their tea options are just as varied: over 30 flavors and they range from anywhere from 75 cents to $3.00 an oz. They don't have rooibos, as least not what I could see, but they have most everything else. And finally, an incredible wall of herbs and spices, along with their own special spice blends. It's just amazing. Prices are definitely cheaper than your supermarket prices, and they have the same things as other local stores. I've been using the Brazilian Meat rub, and it is phenomenal with a great spicy kick. The Herbes De Provence mix is very fresh and aromatic. I can't wait to break into the fajita seasonings, the Essence, and the special dips I picked up. Their website has a great up-to-date list of what they have in stock, along with prices, if you're wanting to know what they carry before you go in. And why is it an amazing locally owned shop? Well, on Saturdays, they have free coffee tastings and dip tastings. Also, they set you up with a card, and once you hit $50 in receipts, they give you $5 off with your next purchase. Where else would do something like that? Hours are a little weird: Tuesday, Thursdays, and Saturdays are 10-5; Wednesdays and Fridays are 11 to 6.

I have been shopping at Crystal and Spice for years. This place is wonderful and they are so…read morehelpful. Give them a call

I loved that they moved to O'Fallon. Went to get the "Black…read moreDiamond Watermelon" OMG, so juicy. Plus a few other items just because they looked so good! The gentleman behind the counter was so friendly. I WILL BE BACK!

Very very nice gentleman that checked me out. I seen the sign heading to Bruce's auto repair, so…read moresince it looked new and is a local business I decided to make a quick stop in and ended up grabbing more produce than I expected ( I was like a kid in a candy store but with produce).The man inside (I didn't ask his name) was super nice and pleasant during my store visit, Now my only bad experience was parking. Though I was in there a short 10-15mins if that caused a bit of a conflict with the woman in the bakery next door. As there is minimum parking available in the lot and street parking well I wasn't sure if it was allowed. The bakery lady went out of her to inform me that next time I visited I can't park in front of her trash cans because it's a fire hazard. I told her ok I just ran in and the man inside said it was ok. She said no it's not you're blocking my cars and my trash cans so it's a fire hazard. I just told her don't worry about it I was going to go into her bakery to spontaneously buy goodies but now I'll never give her my business!! Better yet during business hrs she should park her vehicles on the street so customers know they have a place to park! With that being said if there's no parking in the lot you'll have to park on the street but you'll then understand why I didn't. So Produce store is a good place to stop in and support a local small business

This place has BEEN a staple in the community and beyond! There are ALOT of places that have…read morerecently started focusing on health, but this establishment was focusing, studying and applying methods BEFORE it became a "trend"! This is place you can trust their knowledge and procedures!

Service and Ambiance. When we walked into the shop, the atmosphere was great which encouraged us…read moreand I knew I would be helped as well as satisfied. Also, this particular place had been recommended to me by a person that is very particular. Bottom line... I was pleased.

We have been coming to Taquiera for about 5 years now! We prefer this over Chipotle. Staff is…read morealways friendly, food is FRESH, and facility is always kept clean. Stop by here and try a local favorite!

This is my go to spot for steak tacos to go. The tacos are delicious especially when they don't…read moreskimp on the meat The service is usually fast and the prices are reasonable. They even have Taco Tuesday deals.

Is Chappy's a Fried Chicken Restaurant or is it a Smash Burger Restaurant?…read moreDoes it really matter, when they do both very well? Chappy's is a 50's diner themed restaurant that could make you feel like you're a guest star on Happy Days. My first visit, I had to go with the fried chicken. My cleaning lady and other friends raved about it and they were right. The chicken was super crispy, the inside was extra juicy and the seasoning was on point. I was excited to see they offer about 10 different canned beers. Sometimes you just need a cold beer and they have both national and craft brands to choose from. However, if you want the true 50's diner experience, they have hand-scooped milk shakes, too. A heads up to soda drinkers, Chappy's is a Pepsi product restaurant. Oh, I forgot to tell you about my appetizer. I am Fried Pickles addict and I really liked theirs. The basket was way to full of deliciousness for one person. So be sure to bring someone to share it with. Chappy's does offer table service, which surprised me and the servers are attentive and friendly. I'll be going back soon to try their burgers and milk shakes.

This place was spectacular! The owner has done a really great job with the overall ambiance of the…read morerestaurant. Everything is Route 66 themed and there is some really fun signage on the walls. I got the STL 66 burger and fries, swapping the provel cheese for american. The burger was juicy and the signiture STL sauce really heightened the flavor. Our amazing waitress Emma made us her signiture Strawberry Shortcake milkshake and WOW! The milkshake was so good. It tasted like no other strawberry esc milkshake I've ever had- it's a must try! (it's not on the menu, so you have to ask for it) To top it all off... free Hotwheels! If you let a waitress know it is your first time, they will bring out a bin full of Hotwheels for you to choose from. I believe kids meals also grant this. Had such a great time here- will definitely be coming back soon!