What a surprise to come across this business after visiting the Mt. Pulaski Courthouse. I had…read morestopped on the side of the building to look at the mural of the Wright Brothers' plane, then noticed the "Open" sign when I came around the corner. This place is a hidden gem that is an asset to the charm of downtown Mt. Pulaski. The classic look of the store warms you with a comfortable ambience of a simpler time. The staff was eager to help a newcomer become familiar with their store. The enticing selection of sandwiches and baked goods put pounds on me before I even ordered. My breakfast sandwich was a generous portion and cooked to perfection with expert seasoning. The grocery and miscellaneous items will keep you busy browsing while your meal is prepared.

I had a craving for fried chicken yesterday, so I pulled in at the sight of Krispy Krunchy…read moreChicken. I don't know if this is affiliated at all with the chain -- they have a few Chicagoland locations. Little did I know this fried chicken shop shared the same space as a meat market and convenience store! Aside from the bulletproof glass protecting the cashier, my experience here was great! It's strictly carry out, but they offer something I've never seen before: "You buy, we fry." What a great concept! I visited from Chicago, so I couldn't take advantage of this offer. I simply ordered a two piece dark (leg and thigh) and a biscuit for about $3 including tax. The taste. My lord, this sh-- was good! The biscuit had a smudge of honey on it, and was a perfect complement to the freshly fried chicken. The batter on the chicken was great. Not too crunchy, not too soggy, not too salty. With just a hint of celery salt, the chicken was one of the top 6 or so I've had. I eat J&J and Harold's in Chicago with regularity, and am a foodie who travels a fair amount. I've had a good share of fried chicken in my life. Highly recommended!

Best chicken and meat packages in town!!read more

Visit on 9/4/24 @ 6:30 pm cashier was taking the time to make sure anything sold was not on a…read morecurrent recall list. SHOP LOCAL. Kroger will not care what they sell you, but employees at MTZ liquor does.

Staff is always pleasant and friendly. Everything I've tried on their new menu has been delicious…read more It's the kind of corner store where they remember your name and welcome you when you walk in the door Thanks Quick Stop! Beth Rose

store is a great place to eat and shop they have a lot of different foods .And wines . And is…read morealways clean . And are so friendly to everyone. Im so glad we have this in our town we needed it .

Specialty beverages are hard to find in Decatur so when you do find that one place that has the…read morebest iced chai you keep going back.

Jesus that's a strong drink…read more Like anything with life, you explore enough and you will experience some wild things. Coffee Connection happens to be one of the more unique coffeehouses I've ever visited. After breakfast at Busy Corner, it was time for coffee. We walked up and as soon as we walked in, I knew that we were in for a treat. There was Jesus stuff everywhere and a bookshelf near the entrance that was crammed full of Jesus books, movies, audiobooks, and etc. Not that this place being a Christian-themed is a bad thing. Just my first religious coffee place. No, what made this place unique were the random stuff you'd probably find unsold (or sold ASAP based on trends) at Goodwills or Thrift Stores. You should be able to see some of the oddities in the photos below. To note, there was also a lot of St. Louis Cardinals craft items around so if you are a Cards or Cubs fan, just take note. I was standing there, looking at the menu on the counter and things in the display case when out of the corner of my eye I see someone standing there. This spooked me as we were the only customers at the front of the store. Turns out... it was Jake from State Farm. As a life-size cutout. I knew I had to get a photo with it. Emily saw a Strawberry-type drink on their FB page and ordered that. I got a plain ol cold brew for my sipping pleasure. We stood there while the barista made our drinks and took in the unusualness of Coffee Connection. Once we got our drinks, we wandered to the back and to check out the giant artwork painted on the wall. You can see that below. We headed up to the front and say by the big window, playing Speed with a deck of cards on the aforementioned shelf. I took a sip of my cold brew and instantly knew it would be a slow sipping drink. I've had some strong and bitter cold brews and this one is in the Top 3, easily. Not that that is a bad thing but something to keep in mind if you try one here. Emily enjoyed her drink and said it tasted like a mix of beer, coffee and strawberry. I took a sip and would have to agree. We both agreed that it didn't taste bad... Emily said she enjoyed it, actually. Just an interesting drink. They did have baked goods and refrigerated items for sale but seeing as we just ate breakfast, we weren't in the mood for anything besides caffeine. Some of them did look appealing despite full bellies. Sadly, you can kind of assume this place doesn't do gangbusters in sales as a lot of the fixtures and odds and ends were just not in fantastic condition or shape. Some of their decorations were covered in some dust or showed signs of not being touched since opening. We ended up leaving with half our drinks left. Normally I finish mine while I'm at the place but with how bitter it was, it was a slow sipping drink. Once it was watered down a bit, it really hit the spot after some yard work. I can't say that would return here or would suggest people go out of the way for but if you are in the area and need a caffeine hit, Coffee Connection can connect you with what you need!