Fantastic restaurant in springfield Il--downtown area. The food is fresh and the flavors are great. Husband / wife duo take care of the front and back of the house and the place is clean and inviting with excellent service and food. We will certainly be back. read more

I stopped in here during a day trip to Springfield. The staff was very nice and welcoming. I had the Southwest salad, which was delicious. The owner even came by with a free sample of a new rhubarb scone recipe they were working on. The only drawback was that they hadn't started serving coffee yet, which they said would be coming soon. The location is a short walk from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, the Illinois Capital, and right across the street from the Old State Capitol. We'll be stopping in again on our next trip to Springfield. read more

This was my first visit to this place. It has a very cute interior and I enjoyed the music that was playing. The menu is displayed in a very creative way and I liked the themed headers for the sections. The food was excellent! I had the Parisian sandwich since someone on here had suggested it, along with a side of mac and cheese. The sandwich has a country sausage patty with farmer's cheese, goat's cheese, and apple butter. Those flavors mixed together perfectly. It was delicious. The mac and cheese was pretty good, too. I was surprised to see tricolor macaroni used, but it works. They also sell baked goods, as well. I had the Mexican chocolate cookie sandwich since it was Cinco de Mayo, and they were giving them out as a promotional thing. It was also pretty good. I would highly recommend this new addition to downtown Springfield. It's a great local restaurant that hopefully will be around for a while. read more

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Absolutely incredible!!! I had the French Dip Sandwich (which was, without a doubt, the BEST one I have ever had) and the Tom Kha soup...THAT stuff is addicting!!! And the prices are very reasonable. We also really enjoyed the very relaxed and laid back feel of the place as a whole. My wife and I will DEFINITELY be making this place a regular stop! read more

Outstanding! Top notch food, unique and not what I was expecting for Springfield. Great food, great quality all done in a funky little joint. It's not a sandwich shop like you'd expect (it is, but it's not Head West which I love or Jimmy John's), it so much more from a food and quality perspective. I hope this place makes it as it's a really great spot! I'll be back (a lot).....maybe a little less John Denver and ELO on the tunes but other than that it's a great experience (who am I kidding we all love John Denver and ELO).... read more

The food was really good. Salads a bit small, but they were happy to add more lettuce when I asked. No alcohol. Across the street from old capitol. Good environment. read more

Staff here is wonderful. Tasty homemade lemonade- french dip excellent. German potato salad wonderful. Cubano Sandwich not to be missed. read more

Great atmosphere, friendly service, and (most importantly) delicious food. When I first walked in I got the vibe that this place was mostly focused on their meat selections so I wasn't expecting their Long 9 salad to be THAT good. I was pleasantly surprised. I generally don't love salads (like everyone else) and only eat them because it's on the healthier side, but this salad was definitely scrumptious... Also, I bought what appeared to be homemade chocolate chip cookies for dessert (I had a salad- I deserve it) that was definitely baked with love! I hope my travels will take me there in the future sometime soon! read more

The food here is amazing! I got a southwest salad and the black bean soup. Definitely don't miss the soup! The atmosphere is really great and customer service was great too. Check this new little restaurant out! You won't be disappointed! read more

Long Nine Junction - Southwest salad and cup of black bean soup - New American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

Came here on enthusiastic recommendation of friends and I was not disappointed. Best food I have ever had in Springfield. I ordered the mushroom toast and Tom Lincoln Kha soup. First, the presentation was insane. It looked like something off a food blog or IG acct. The mushroom toast was 2 or 3 big slices of garlicky grilled toast slathered with tangy, creamy boursin cheese and huge dressed chunks of (wood ear?) oyster mushrooms which tasted very fresh and had a pleasant chew. The toast was surrounded by mounds of perfectly dressed salad greens in vinaigrette, which also tasted as if they had just been picked from a garden out back. The little stainless steel tray that held my main course also held the tiny cup of "Tom Kha" soup which was thick and hearty, although it had literally none of the flavors of an authentic Tom Kha such as lemon grass or galangal or fish sauce. It was a peanuty-sesame-ginger base speckled with rice, almost like an Asian chowder, and was dressed with a little pile of pickled cabbage. It was beautiful, as well as tasty, but served on the lukewarm side. Needed to be piping hot! The service was friendly and quick and we sat at one of the communal tables, not sharing until the end of our meal, when it started to get busy around 1. I also got one of their "sweet" dinner rolls to go, which was AMAZING and a brookie (caramel brownie cookie thing) which was unremarkable. I really enjoyed this meal and cant wait to go back again!! [My friend ordered an " Ol Boy" sandwich- seared turkey , mashed potatoes, gravy and gooey cheese on a Sweet dinner roll that looked INSANELY GOOD. She inhaled that thing! ] read more

Amazing food. Neat atmosphere My wife and I both loved tHe food and the people were very friendly

FINALLY A DELICIOUS NEW RESTAURANT IN SPRINGFIELD! My husband and I love trying new local restaurants and always get so excited and hopeful and then are continually let down lately. We have been waiting for an amazing new restaurant to open up and this is it. SO. GOOD. Right downtown but not on an overly business street, adorable farmhouse style inside. I would describe it as rustic hipster. Friendly service. Love the playing and presentation. And the food.....don't even get me started. The French Dip is out of this world. The bread it comes on is heavenly. The citrus pork plate with the homemade roll is 5 stars. The iced tea tastes mildly of earl grey and is delicious. This will definitely be our new date spot! read more

Very friendly staff! The tomato bisque was awesome. I didn't care for the bread with the turkey havarti sandwich... it was too much bread.

Do yourself a favor and stop in for a great sandwich. I was passing through on my way to St Louis and Long Nine Junction sounded interesting and looked promising. I was not disappointed and in fact was quite impressed. Fresh, quality food, very friendly staff and an incredible atmosphere. If I were a local they would probably have to take a restraining order out to keep me away because I love everything about this place. One other thing, this place is exceptionally clean and again the staff really seem to care about the magic that is happening here. I'll definitely come back. read more

The first bite of my pork belly, blue cheese, and reduced balsamic vinegar sandwich sent my mouth into a spasm. I've never had a sandwich with that intense and wonderful pairing of flavors before. AMAZING! Great staff that takes pride in their work. If you are driving through on 55 or 74, take a few moments to make the trip. You won't be disappointed. read more

This place is the bomb dot com! I love their grilled cheese. It's the best one I've ever had. The place is pretty small and fills up quickly. I'm hoping they expand their dining area at some point in the future. The staff is always super friendly! You will not be disappointed with whatever you get to eat! read more

This is the kind of restaurant where someone gets told "wow your cooking is amazing, you should seriously open your own restaurant" finally does and it is absolutely amazing. The food tastes like a lot of time and preparation and love was put into each meal. read more

This is my favorite spot in town. The half-chicken is my favorite dish and the lemonade is delicious!! Love the farmhouse environment and the friendly service. The staff is always great. Overall this is somewhere you go to feel good. read more

Went here for the 1st time with my brother who was visiting from S.C. It's small but neat and clean, nice decor.The sandwiches are unique and very good and fresh. Between the 7 of us we tried a lot and were happy. My daughter loved the Cubano, I liked the pork torta and I'm not a huge fan of pork, the slaw on it was delicious,pork a little salty for me. My brother said the french dip was good but needed a bigger jar for dipping. The strawberry lemonade was yummy. I like the choices for sides, mac and cheese,salad,mashed potatoes,chips. We will go back. Just wish the outside wasn't littered with so many cigarettes but that's from the bar next door. read more

The food here is amazing. The line To order may be off putting to some, but it is worth the wait.

Amazingly good food! Fresh, delicious, generous portions, reasonable prices. Wonderful menu-something to please everyone. Spouse had roast beef dinner (special). Best ever. Was elevated comfort food. I had melon salad. Creative & fabulous. The bread alone is enough reason to eat here. A lot of care went into preparing & choosing the best quality ingredients for this menu. We appreciate it & can"t wait to return & try more! read more

Favorite restaurant in Springfield. Best Mac and cheese I've ever had or at least top 5. I also had the French dipped sandwich, which was amazing. Fresh lemonade with cute mason jars. Staff was so friendly and helpful. Cool atmosphere. Will definitely be back. read more

Long Nine Junction might be my favorite lunch restaurant to go to. They make all of the food fresh and I have never once been disappointed in anything I have gotten there. It's usually busy, which tells you how much Springfield loves it. It's definitely a staple here! read more

Excellent french dip sandwich, staff was very warm and friendly as well we will dedinitely be returning soon!!

Great downtown atmosphere. Delicious home cooked food from the peach tea to the buns. The blue ribbon sandwich and Mac and cheese combo is a winner. read more

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Exceptional. Had the Kha (coconut ginger soup) and apple butter pork mac & cheese. I will be dreaming about this place from now on.p

Go. Here. Now. We were just passing through town for a couple days and had the most amazing meals here, came back the second day because it was so good and the staff was so friendly. Jamaican Stew was incredible. Thai chicken sandwich was delicious. Their soups are incredible. Go! read more

Get the French dip!!! Also try the German potatoes. But no Matter what you order you're destined to love it. Great food great drinks and fantastic service! read more

Long Nine Junction - OMG best lunch you can buy downtown - New American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

Great flavors, very original, fresh and friendly. Don't miss this stop.

Totally loved our meal every time we go in. The food is delicious & the menu is really large. We've tried several things, the roast beef was perfect in every way. We felt very welcome & made to know our business was very appreciated. We found parking around the corner every time we tried it. Great restaurant choice! read more

I have been to Long Nine Junction countless times, and the experience is always exceptional! The service is great, and the food is always AMAZING! I just wish they had more tables. It does feel really cramped most of the time since they're always so busy. That's such a great problem to have. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Springfield. The staff is awesome the food is great. Period.

Best new place in downtown Springfield. The roasted chicken and french dip will change your life. Seriously THE BEST!!!

Fantastic food and service. Place has so much character and a wonderful view of the Old State Capitol. Food was great. Would 100% recommend.

Great place for lunch downtown! Great view of the Old State Capital. Fun vibes and incredible food. I enjoyed the cubano sandwich. The French dip and the Mac & Cheese were also great. The best part was the service! Top spot for lunch downtown. P.S. get the homemade cosmic brownie for dessert read more

Long Nine Junction - Cubano Sandwich with Mixed Greens - delicious! - New American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

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We just had the most amazing dinner!! The French dip sandwich was absolutely delicious!! Very interesting decor! I highly recommend this restaurant!!! read more

I would love to give this restaurant more than five stars!!! I am from Collinsville, IL & my daughter is from St Louis. We sent a message on facebook that we would be in Springfield on Saturday, & told them we love the jamaican beef stew. When we arrived, we were shocked that it was on the menu. We really appreciated that. We also love all of the sandwiches on grilled bread, roast beef & mashed potatoes, soups, the buns & desserts. Everything is excellent! It is the best place to go for lunch in Springfield, & they are the nicest people! We can't wait to go back! read more

My husband and I ate a late lunch here and it was delicious. I had the roast half chicken and it was some of the best chicken I've ever had! Accompanied by a fresh green salad and an enormous home-made roll, I was in heaven. My husband had the mojo pork and it was delicious too. We will definitely be back. The service was excellent as well. read more

The food is really good. I have not had a bad meal here and the menu has a lot of options to choose from. However it does take quite awhile to get your food. If you only have a 30 minute lunch break you won't have much time to eat read more

I really enjoy this place. The food is always inventive and good. I appreciate that they've set up the seating and drinks in an old style, but I do wish they'd move to another location with more seating options. You have to squeeze in next to strangers to share a table when they're busy and the place can get really loud so that everyone's shouting for their conversation. read more