We had an amazing experience here today. From the moment we walked in, the owner personally greeted everyone, which immediately set a welcoming tone. She even made a point to walk around and check on each table, making sure everything was perfect--that kind of attention really stood out. I ordered the Thai pork bowl, and it was absolutely packed with flavor--perfectly balanced with a little heat, a touch of sweetness, juicy pork, and a satisfying crunch from the coleslaw. The sauces tied everything together beautifully. My wife got the chicken ranch sandwich and couldn't stop raving about it. I took a bite myself and was seriously impressed. The chicken was incredibly juicy and flavorful, the bread was outstanding, and the candied bacon took it over the top--truly next-level. This sandwich was done right. To finish things off, we tried the oatmeal cream pie cookie, and it did not disappoint. It was soft, perfectly baked, and full of rich flavor. I even had to grab a side of that candied bacon to go--it was that good. We'll definitely be back. read more

Long Nine Junction - Thai pork bowl and chicken bacon sandwich - New American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

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The food is delicious. I had the Southwest bowl and the quality of the ingredients was shockingly good. Get the bread - you won't need it (the bowl is huge), but they make it and grill it and it is delicious. Get a cookie to have later (I ate mine over the course of 3 days). I recommend the chocolate peanut butter. The service is friendly and efficient. Ambience is okay. It's busy and the seating is a bit uncomfortable and tight, but they did maximize the utility of the space. read more

Isn't the same animal as before by any means and I definitely chose poorly on my menu selection. The layout is poorly done and seating is beyond tight than what it was before. The menu lacks originality or anything that says "I definitely need to try that!" Got the plain Jane because the chicken in the past was mouth watering and amazing. This time around, it's not the same. When it's on the bread, it's nothing but a soggy mess. They ask if you want honey on it, but didn't get any sweetness to make me think it had honey on it, maybe they forgot. $20 for a sandwich and a drink and tip isn't going to fly for a town full of trash who would rather stick their mouth on a nipple that drains cheese sauce straight into ya. In closing, they need to update or clean their hood system, my clothes picked up the horrible smell of their restaurant like when you eat at a Mexican restaurant and you smell like barfed up tortilla chips. Wish em the best, but I have a feeling it won't last. Won't be running back for more anytime soon. read more

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I am the worst at remembering to take pictures:( I went to long nine on lunch last week. We went at the end of the lunch hour so we must have missed the rush. It was quiet and our food was out fast. I had the chicken bacon ranch sandwich. Bread is made fresh. It was huge and so good! The staff was very friendly and helpful. We'll definitely be grabbing lunch here again. I'm excited to try on of their bowls next time. read more

Very good food! Had the beef sammich which was humongous and very good !! I also had the soup which was different but really good. My wife had the Donna. It's a pasta dish and she liked it too. She brought half of it home for lunch the next day. Seating is a little limited and the tables are about the width of a narrow counter, maybe only about 18 inches wide. Staff is very friendly and helpful. We would definitely recommend this place !! read more

Great experience! We found this gem of a place while driving from Chicago to Kansas City. We ordered 2 sandwiches (1 chicken and 1 beef) and each was excellent. We had half of each sandwich left. The staff member happily wrapped our sandwiches so that we could take home in a cooler. The food was excellent and the customer service was above and beyond. read more

Outstanding homemade soups and bread. Fantastic service! Ambiance is simple, comfortable, and cozy. read more

So very blessed that this restaurant has reopened in Springfield. The food is indescribably good. I just ordered a roast beef sandwich and my daughter had cheese tortellinis. Both had homemade bread and we ordered a fresh chocolate chip cookie. Staff is super friendly. You won't regret eating here. read more

Very nice place with tasty burgers and service is good! Definitely i will come back here!

Excellent food and service! The muffin was so yummy and one of the best hummus I've had in a long time

Amazing food and fantastic people. Ole Capitol Chicken Bowl is absolutely the best filling lunch in the city.

Honestly, I have no idea where to even begin this review. Springfield for all intents and purposes is not a food city, it's simply an area saturated by mom and pop shops that use cisco food and disguise is as down and dirty homemade cooking. I have lived in this area for over ten years and can honestly say there has not been a restaurant here that creates culinary experiences any better than your local Chili's. Long nine junction is NOT one these places. The moment you step in, you know this place is different with a capital "D" and every letter that follows. You go from the sulky and gloomy city of Springfield and immediately get transported to an environment I can only compare to New York City during lunch rush. Its small, quaint and right to the point, no frills and no makeup on a pig. You walk up to the lunch counter and look right at their menu, it is small but mighty. You immediately get the impression that they don't do a lot, but what they do is going to uppercut your tastebuds straight into the atmosphere and land somewhere between heaven and Guy Fieri's trademarked "Flavor Town". I ended up ordering the Ultimate Beefy Sammich (fully loaded), Chips, a chocolate chip cookie and a drink. The time between walking through the door and getting to my seat with food in front of me was around 5-6 minutes. When I gazed upon the wrapped sandwich, something within my soul told me that what I was about to consume was going to change my perspective of sandwiches forever. As I unwrapped the sandwich like a kid on Christmas, the smell immediately hits your nose, pure bliss, instant nirvana, I closed my ees before I could get a good look at it, I wanted to savor the moment. As I slowly opened them back up again, I was greeted with a sight that screamed "homemade" for the first time in years, I was looking at a Springfield meal that actually looked scrumptious. At this point I was shaking, I didn't even know how to approach this absolutely beautiful creation before me, how do I attack this while simultaneously respecting it. I slowly gripped it, fully expecting it to fall apart, to melt in my hands like gold turning to dust. I was pleasantly surprised by how well it held; the homemade bread had a perfect crust. This allowed all of the liquid gold to get soaked up into its pillowy silky carbohydrates while not compromising the strong barrier of perfectly black smithed crust around it. Moving down the bite, you get the perfect crunch while slowly meeting the soft, heavenly bread that it is defending. You get the immaculate, sweet tang from the hot peppers that have a beautiful sweetness to them that remind you of candy. The meat is beautifully cooked and unbelievably tender, if there was not broth on the sandwich the meat would have still been fall apart soft and tender This was...The perfect beef sandwich. I am not entirely sure, but some witnesses claimed they saw some moisture had been building up within my tear ducts, these are rumored reports so I cannot confirm nor deny. The end of my experience landed with the brown butter chocolate chip cookie, it was absolutely delicious as well, I was just too focused on the angel I felt like I had recently devoured to concentrate. Overall this was a blackout experience. A feeling that as you leave, you have no idea what had happened. My friend and I left in silence, trying to comprehend exactly what happened. All of this happened within...35 minutes. Its absolutely wild how fast your life can change but this might be a new record. I genuinely think we are too comfortable giving out 5 stars these days. Springfield "cuisine" is not good, but FINALLY, we have an exception. From top to bottom Long Nine Junction has earned each and everyone of these stars. Thank you. read more

To say that my experience at Long Nine Junction was an absolute 5-Star experience is honestly an understatement. Upon entering, I'm met with a restaurant that is comparable to the vibes of a New York deli. There isn't a lot of seating or space but I think that adds to the charm. The menu isn't large but they have some absolute heavy hitters that make this establishment easily the best in Springfield. The ordering process was very quick and the speed in which they got my food out to me was even quicker. I ordered the Pesto Parm and the soup of the day which was the Tomato Bisque. Let's start off with the soup. This was without a doubt in my mind, the BEST Tomato Bisque I've ever had in my life and I like to consider myself a TB (Tomato Bisque) connoisseur. It was the perfect consistency and was packed full of flavor. Definitely a must if you are able to purchase this soup. The Pesto Parm was also top notch. You can tell that they put their blood, sweat, and tears (Metaphorically) into their products. The bread was noticeably homemade and the quality of the chicken was phenomenal. It was seasoned to perfection and was oh so juicy. The pesto was delicious as well. Overall, my experience at Long Nine Junction was BY FAR one of the best I've ever had in Springfield. If you happen to read this entire review, I cannot stress enough that you MUST visit this establishment. read more

Great casual restaurant in Springfield. Since there is limited seating you order at the counter first then take a seat so it is fair and so people with food have somewhere to sit. I love the amount of options on their menu and that they have various side options. Any time I can get mashed potatoes at a sandwich shop I'm extra happy. My friend got the pork Mac and cheese. She said it was good but very heavy. I had the turkey sandwich with cheese and mashed potatoes. It was good! I like that it came with a side of tomato soup for dunking. It was a big sandwich so I had plenty of food. I also purchased a chocolate chip cookie. It was big and delicious! The staff was very friendly and the food was quick. Prices are fair. My friend told me it is always busy here so expect a line. We went when they opened and a line formed instantly. read more

Long Nine Junction - Turkey sandwich and mashed potatoes - good - New American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

Long Nine hands down has some of the best food in all of Springfield, let alone downtown. Yeah, it gets lines, but they have managed super well, with the procedures for cleanliness and service during these tough times. I'd swear by the Pork Belly BLT and the Crack Chicken, and don't forget to pick up some Mac n Cheese. They really are doing something special in downtown Springfield. Thanks! read more

Long Nine Junction - Capitol Menu - New American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

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I give 10 stars out of 5 for this place! This is hands down my favorite restaurant! The food has the most amazing flavors, perfectly executed every time, & I just cant stop gushing about how wonderful this place is! Today I got 4 different meals there: grilled cheese, old capital chicken, jamaican beef stew, & roast beef with mashed potatoes. The grilled cheese was perfectly toasted, a few different cheeses that were perfectly melted & oozing out & super flavorful. It came with a nicely spiced tomato bisque soup to dip in & I got a side of mac & cheese which was really rich & creamy. The old capital chicken was super moist & all the lovely seasonings came through the skin & into the chicken. That was served with a wonderful dreesing on the greens salad & very tasty red beans & rice. The roast beef was so tender, it just melted in my mouth. It was served with creamy, luscious cream cheese mashed potatoes topped with savory, flavorful mushroom gravy. The jamaican beef stew is so wonderfully complex with flavors & seasonings. The meat is also so tender & rice perfectly seasoned & tender. It was topped with these interesting, wonderfully soaked yellow raisins in a sweet sauce. It's so complex, it's hard to describe. You just have to try it! The rolls they serve are soft & pillowy in texture. I also got the brown butter chocolate chip cookie, which was out of this world! So rich & savory. It was jam packed with chocolate chips. It was perfectly cooked - really soft with an ever so slight crispiness to it. The lovely husband & wife team & other lady who took our order were the nicest people you'll ever meet. You can tell they put their heart & soul into this wonderful business. They are such amazing people, they actually made the jamaican beef stew just for us since we were coming into town from St Louis to eat with them. I just cant say enough about how great this place is! Im already planning my next trip to eat there again! Thank you so much Long Nine Junction! read more

This is a destination restaurant for sure. Every time my wife travels from st. Louis she makes sure to stop and get some of their amazing food. The chicken is awesome. Not many places can get the seasonings all the way into the meat and keep it moist. Most only season the skin and the chicken is dull, but not here. The red beans and rice are a bit on the dry side, but seasoning and flavor are spot on. There dressed greens are yummy! The dressing is almost like a vinegar and fresh squeezed lemonade mixture. The brown butter cookie is also good. read more

Stopped in for a birthday lunch. Encountered a line immediately upon walking which told me... this must be good! I ordered the citrus chipotle pork shoulder and the house made pickles. Wow. The others in my party had the roasted chicken and Thai chicken wrap. Also there a cosmic brownie that I had a small nibble of... Everything was delicious!!! Service was fast, friendly and dependable. My only knock would the space is a little narrow and there is limited seating but appears like they do a lot of carry out business. If you plan to come eat on an evening I'd ask about reservations. Also the atmosphere/soundtrack is smooth. Listening to "How Deep is Your Love" as I type this out while the others finish their meals. Highly recommend for lunch for sure! I'll try supper here another time and report on my experience. Eat here, it's worth it. For real. read more

Long Nine Junction - New American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

Hands down the best food in Springfield. I travel here from Chicago for work at least once a month. This place beats out the fancy restaurants for quality & delicious food. This would be a stand out sandwich place even in Chicago. I've tried the French dip before and it's awesome. Today, I got the roast beef with dill havarti cheese & caramelized onions. It is AMAZING with au jus instead of horseradish (not a fan). Beef is juicy & flavorful. Bread is crunchy without being hard. The side of broccoli also surprised me with how good it was. Staff is always friendly & food is quick. It's also possibly the only restaurant here with some style. Ambiance is great. I love this place! read more

Long Nine Junction - Roast beef dill havarti & side broccoli - New American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

I just ate the best grilled cheese sandwich of my life: focaccia with Swiss, provolone, white American and garlic herb cream cheese. It came with tomato soup for dunking and I ordered it with something called "mashies": roasted red potatoes in sea salt and olive oil. The service was quick and friendly and the prices were very reasonable. It was a rainy, cold, snowy day and this hit the spot. read more

Long Nine Junction - grilled cheese with red "mashies" - New American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

My wife an I are in town for a wedding. We moved from Springfield June 2016 and found out Long 9 opened up a few months after we left. We're staying at the PAL DoubleTree and were looking for somewhere to grab lunch. Long 9 was both highly rated and walkable so we decided to give it a shot. I got the pork shoulder plate that came with a salad and a side. She got the basil grilled cheese special. Her's came with the minestrone (no substitutions) and she wanted mashies (mashed potatoes) so I got mashies and she traded me her soup. She was too hungover to eat more than a bit or two. She got a couple boxes but my guess is a grilled cheese with basil isn't going to be any good reheated in a hotel microwave. So no comments on her's. The salad that came with mine wasn't anything special but it's what I look for in a side salad; fresh mixed greens with a light vinaigrette. In this part of the country RANCH is usually the first option. The minestrone was pretty good. It had ground meat, beans and what I think was kale. They topped the soup with shredded cheese. The pork shoulder was excellent. It's served in a pool if it's own juices so it's kind of hard to go wrong. I couldn't put my finger on what the pork was seasoned with but its really good. No need for a knife; the pork just falls apart. We don't make it to Springfield very often but I'll make it a point to stop by the next time we're in town. read more

Even though I struggled to find them with my navigation (which kept taking me one block over), I was determined to eat here upon seeing five stars at nearly 180 reviews - - it might be the most consistently highest rated restaurant I've ever sought out and, let me tell you, my dining companion and I were NOT disappointed. The food is fresh, flavorful, and homemade - - a real taste good, feel good experience. My colleague had the French dip with mac-n-cheese and I enjoyed the Monterey turkey with tomato bisque. My sandwich, which was delectable on its own, came with a spicy black bean dipping sauce which I couldn't get my brain around at first and now am not sure I can live without - - so, so good! My only criticism, and it is hard to come by, frankly, is that the homemade pickles weren't my jam (and I generally LOVE homemade pickles) and the cookies on display at the cash register were just okay - the chocolate chip cookie in particular was very cakey - not my style. Bottom line, though, I'm jealous this gem resides in Springfield and wish they would venture over to STL where I could be a regular. read more

Long Nine Junction - Monterey turkey with tomato bisque. - New American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

Arrived around 11:30am before the lunch rush. Ordered El Cubano combo for $10, sandwich and chips. Service was quick, food was out in 5 minutes. Sandwich was nicely toasted and meaty but could've been more flavorful compared to other Cubans I've had. read more

Long Nine Junction - $10 cubano with bag of chips - New American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

This place was busy. Food was made to order & served quickly. Had the caprese salad with grilled cheese. Salad was fresh spring with a light vinegrete. Chocolate chip cookie was huge & warm. Have not tried it yet. Everyone working there were attentive & smiling. Will return when I am traveling in the area, read more

Long Nine Junction - Caprese salad with grilled cheese - New American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

Food at Long Nine Junction is absolutely amazing! This is one of those places that is a must stop destination! I had some sort of a pot roast bowl... topped with an avocado crema. Insane. They've got very creative flavor combinations ... Wonderful selections across-the-board. To try and describe it would be next to impossible because they are so unique. Next time you're in Springfield, right across from the old state capitol, you must stop and eat at Long Nine Junction! read more

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Driving from KC to Peoria we decided to stop and visit Lincolns tomb. We had originally planned on eating lunch in Peoria, but we were behind schedule and we were hangry. I searched Yelp and found Long 9 Junction nearby, I interpreted the name to probably be a sports bar and was getting ready to keep scrolling but saw the 5 star average and took another look. No it's not a sports bar, unless creating culinary masterpieces on fresh bread is a sport to you. I ordered the special Pork belly Torta. The fresh hot bun was filled with crispy pork belly that was glazed with peach bbq sauce and covered in Yucatan slaw. Simply phenomenal! I was so tempted to order another one, but decided overkill might ruin the magic. My wife had a plate of roast beef and au jus and my buddy had the Cubano. They both said it was the best they ever had. So fortunate that we were lucky enough to find this place to enjoy one of the best sandwiches of my life. 5 stars after 1 bite read more

Long Nine Junction - New American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

Finally was able to stop in as they have somewhat limited lunch time hours. Definitely deserves the high praise and 5 star reviews. Restaurant atmosphere: clean rustic modern vibe with alternative music. Staff: friendly, helpful - glad to give recommendations Menu: plenty of options, was difficult to choose as many sounded delicious. Food: ordered the Cuban sandwich, took about 10 minutes to come out. Bread was perfectly toasted on the outside and soft in the center. Very generous portions of great tasting pork (ham, pulled pork, bacon), melted cheese, mustard, pickles and lettuce (veggies placed on side so you can add as much as desired)..... Delicious! This place certainly has some of the best sandwiches around. read more

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Christmas lunch time! We went to a new to me restaurant called #LongNineJuction and the food was amazing. I highly recommend this place. The service was amazing. They have created a desired atmosphere. 1. My plate was the Santa Fe Bowl. It came with hand pulled red chile chicken, black bean sofrito, achiote rice, quest fresco, and sweet corn salsa. 2. Poutine- slow roast beef, red skin oven fries, cheese curds, and pork belly gravy. 3. Grilled Cheese with garlic butter, focaccia, White cheddar, Swiss, provolone, and garlic herb cheese with tomato dunkin sauce. Also with homemade pickles. And the last picture are my left overs. They have nice portion sizes for the price and we were in and out in under an hour. When we walked in, there were no available seats but the turn around is great without sacrificing the quality of the food. read more

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So here I was, passing through town on my fall break, scouring Yelp for great local restaurants. My eyes landed on Long Nine Junction. You tend to notice establishments withstanding the gauntlet of hundreds of reviews while maintain a perfect 5 rating! That's incredibly rare, so I knew it had to be good. Regrettably, as a food snob from a big city, my initial instinct is to rain on the parade, bringing locals back to reality with an accurate rating. To my credit, I've eaten a lot of great meals in all 50 states and 78 countries. And I've been fooled too many times by inflated ratings in small towns, where seasoned critics are nonexistent. Determined to add a realistic rating to the slew of perfect scores, my diabolical plan was soon foiled by a shockingly stupendous lunch. They had me at the very first bite. So I conceded. Perfect 5! Upon entering, I perused the handwritten menu hanging by the door, a lengthy list offering such wonderfully appetizing selections it was impossible to whittle it down to a single choice. So I chose two sandwiches. They won't strike you as large sandwiches, but you'll find them incredibly filling. My first sandwich was the Blue Ribbon, featuring impossibly juicy pulled pork generously piled high, top quality provolone cheese melted amongst the meat, and spicy ranch slaw made of crisp, delicious cabbage. I'm not a frequent consumer of cabbage, but the slaw is what set the sandwich apart! The ample ingredients sat between a soft, chewy sweet bun toasted on the inside. The combination of textures and flavors has been so impeccably perfected in this sandwich that I'm humbled by its creator. It would be difficult to find a better sandwich in America! My second sandwich was the French Dip, with plentiful roast beef of unbelievable tenderness, and the freshest banana peppers. I wish the au jus was salty and not so bland, but nothing could detract from my heavenly experience at Long Nine! read more

I've been eating at Long Nine Junction fairly regularly (though not as much as I would like) for the past year or so now and I have to say, bravo Chef. Corey continues to make no compromises when it comes to flavor and consistency. The food is amazing. Every. Single. Time. It arrives quickly. Every. Single. Time. I would not be surprised if property values around downtown Springfield went up because of this restaurant. If you haven't gone yet what are you waiting for? read more

Long Nine Junction - Sweet rolls and Chefs - New American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

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I believe this is one of those restaurants that is niche and the people that love it brag on it constantly. Everyone I talk to seems to love this place...but my experience was different. My fiancé and I stopped by on Friday for lunch, the menu is very small (side note - when I see a small menu I expect perfection) but it had some decent looking items. She ordered a French dip sandwich and I ordered the turkey and bacon bowl. My bowl arrived in a plastic container (identical to what grocery stores use for their products) with half of it filled up with mashed potatoes that had dairy in them after I asked if the potatoes could be made without cheese/dairy. The rest of the container was full of turkey and bacon with some sort of tangy sauce (for the record this part of the meal was decent). I proceeded to take her bag of salt and vinegar chips and crush them up into a box and blend the turkey and bacon. I asked her about her sandwich and she said it is okay but for what we ordered, $30 is outrageous; I agree! Maybe we picked an off day but the service was just okay, the food was just okay, the prices were not okay! read more

Long Nine Junction - Turkey/Bacon Bowl with Chips - New American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

Delicious! I was in Springfield for nutrition advocacy day and ended up eating lunch here. It is located kind of near all the action and was just a short walk from the capital building. The food was great. Everything was very flavorful and seasoned to the fullest. I loved my tomato soup, one of the best I've had! I also really appreciated that everything was served with a side of salad. It was a nice surprise. The atmosphere was pretty laid back and trendy, it was pretty inviting. We received fast and excellent service! The price of the food was a tiny bit expensive but nothing too bad. You are looking at around $10-15 dollars for a meal. read more

Long Nine Junction - New American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

Yes, this place IS as good as it gets. I stopped in her on my way through Springfield and was so VERY glad I made the minor detour to do so! I ordered the Mushroom Toast salad and a cup of the Tom Lincoln Kha soup. Good thing it was a cup, so it kept me from putting my face into it. It just had the most wonderful flavor! Indescribable though... The salad was a great mixture of textures and flavors, with the dressing spread nicely throughout. The place is small, so they encourage folks to share tables. I ate at a small bar area. The servers were both friendly and efficient. I truly enjoyed this meal and would suggest anybody and everybody to go here to eat. read more

Long Nine Junction - On my way thru town... - New American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

Ooooooo Mmmmmm Ggggggg! Spices, flavors, eclectic brewed iced tea options. The ROLLLLLLLLLLLLSS! The citrus chipotle pork was fantastic - like the best carnitas you ever had except not fried. Soft, moist and just enough heat. But those homemade rolls - ROCK STAR on steroids! Dense in a good way, hot, real butter.... boom chika bow bow.... I think I need a cigarette! read more

3rd time in town and 3rd time eating here. Never disappointed!!! Food is melt-in-your-mouth good and everyone who works here, including the owner, wants to make sure you're satisfied. They work hard and it shows in their quality of service and food. Can't wait to go back. read more

Long Nine Junction - Roast chicken, salad, and side broccoli/eggplant veggie dish - New American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

Hubby wanted to take a road trip to Springfield to go to one of his favorite stores. I decided to tag along if he would take me out to lunch! So I got on Yelp and the first restaurant that came up was Long Nine Junction. The reviews were great and the menu looked amazing so I set my sights on here. It was easy to find, but we had to park far away and walk, but nothing was going to deter me. When we walked in I noticed how small it was, but instantly felt right at home with the warm greeting. The menu is on the wall and everything sounded so good, I wanted to try everything, but I ended up getting the Roast chicken. Now I've eaten a ton of chicken in my life and I even make a mean roast chicken, but I have never had a Roast Chicken this good...ever! It was juicy, tender with crispy skin and the herbs just danced on your tongue. It was truly exceptional. It came with mashed potatoes that were creamy and thick and so good. It also came with a small lightly dressed salad that was crisp and fresh. Also on the side was a roll. It looked like a parker house and homemade. It took me right back to my childhood thanksgiving. I was in heaven. It was the perfect meal in every way. I love how they have things set up. As soon as you walk in, you order at the counter. Then you grab a glass, fill it will ice and they have ice tea or water. They also have bottles of soda. You grab your silverware and napkins and then find a seat. It's very small and it encourages communal seating, but it wasn't that busy so we ended up at a table by ourselves. Hubby got the meat and potatoes bowl and it looked incredible. He inhaled it and said it was fantastic! I saw other people with sandwiches that looked so good. I want to try everything! I'm a picky eater, so when I find a place that checks all my boxes, I'm a happy girl. Sitting at the table, enjoying this gorgeous chicken, breathing in all the delicious aromas around me, I felt like I was home. The vibe is friendly, relaxed and so welcoming. This is the way food is supposed to be! I can honestly say, this was the best meal I've ever had! I just wished I lived closer so I could eat here every day! I love this place and I don't know the chef but I love him too! :) read more

Long Nine Junction - New American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

This place is very nice. The menu isn't exactly up my alley (lots of pork) but the quality is top notch. You can tell they care about the food they are serving. Portions are huge and prices are very reasonable compared to what you are getting. It's not an everyday spot for me but the quality and service will have me back. Much better than you will typically find in this town. read more

There may not be much space, and the bill might be higher than many places, but you sure see where the extra money went when you dig in. I've only eaten here twice, but the flavors have been outstanding on both occasions. The first time was a sandwich featuring apple butter, sausage, and I believe goat cheese. I also had German potatoes which were not like the German potato salad I have had before, so I was a tad let down with those. Today's trip was Mojo pork shoulder with chicken pazole. Man the flavors just exploded on the palate and was a terrific combo. As I was leaving, I just had to buy one of the snickerdoodles that had come from the oven as I arrived. Walking to my next destination I feared for my safety, as it was hard to concentrate on traffic at the crosswalks , while being absorbed in what I can honestly describe as the single best cookie I have ever had, and this with Snickerdoodle being nowhere near my favorite kind of cookie. All in all, the reviews are what they are for Long 9 for a good reason. read more

We stopped in just before afternoon closing time for a quick cup of coffee and a snack. The owner and her husband were cleaning up, getting ready to close, but they happily waited on us - made a fresh pot of coffee just for us! Nothing better than fresh coffee and tasty chocolate chip cookies! According to the owner, Long Nine Junction has been in business for about a year and does a big downtown lunch trade. On the weekends the place is open for dinner, too, and buzzes with business. About one minute before closing another couple came in for lunch. No problem for the owners. They fired up the grill all over again and whipped up hot lunch servings while we watched. The Long Nine Junction is a great downtown stop in the heart of Springfield's business district. The food is fresh and tasty and very reasonably priced. Service (with a smile) is absolutely first rate! We'll be back! read more

We were traveling for work and needed a good spot for lunch, so decided to stop in here as it was highly rated. We found some parking pretty easily down the street, and the location is really cool across from the Old State Capitol. The front was packed when we walked in, but that's because it's order up front then sit - once we ordered there were plenty of spots open. Their menu has a TON of great options, it was really hard to pick. I ended up getting the cubano and vegetables, both were bomb. The atmosphere was very cute, potato sacks as cushions and very vintage farm feel. They served everything on metal trays which was adorable. Everyone I ate with had nothing but good things to say. This is definitely worth the hype! read more