I brought my father out to Spike's to try it for the first time with him. We were kindly greeted…read moreand told that we could sit anywhere we liked. Pretty chill atmosphere, right off the bat - no uniforms for the servers just comfy clothing. We chose one of the rooms, just opposite the bar. Alexis quickly greeted us and served us our drinks. As we waited for her to come back to take our order, I admired the cool decor. It's very farm-esque, of course, as Millstadt is a farming town. Paintings of farm animals, vintage Coca Cola signs, etc. The music was lightly playing near the bar and it was pretty busy in there but not loud. Big screens above the bar played racing and the TV's were on near us but I could barely hear the sound, just closed captioned. I appreciated the fact that I could really enjoy my time with my dad and be able to hear him. I ordered a cup of chili and Cesar salad combo. I was very impressed with the chili! It's a go-to and if the chili impresses- I'm bound to try other things at any restaurant. It had just the right amount of kick and great flavor. The Cesar salad was off to me; it was drenched in Cesar salad dressing, the croutons at the bottoms and very little lettuce. However, the flavor of the dressing impressed, it was just too much for me. I would definitely order the salad again, but be sure and ask for the dressing on the side.. which is totally my mistake because I usually do and forgot this time. Overall, it was very tasty. My dad, being from the south, knows his gumbo! He ordered it to try, along with the pulled pork sandwich and fries. From first bite, he kept saying how good everything was. He said the gumbo was probably the best he's had from any restaurant. He was just as impressed with the pork and said it was fantastic. The guy isn't even into sauces and complimented that as well. The fries were crispy, that goodness because the guy doesn't play with crap fries. :) Overall, the service was great - Alexis was excellent! A sweet young lady, super fast and attentive. And it's always an A+ when I see a waitress be super kind with my dad. Well, done, Alexis! When we were ready to pay, she was busy with the manager and the nice bartender gal came over and took our check - it was nice to not leave us waiting. Very mindful staff, good customer service & that speaks volumes! Flavorful, all around! Pretty cool place. We will be back to try more on the menu. GREAT JOB, Spike's!

Honestly, some of the best cheese fries I've ever had when it comes to bar food. I had the fried…read morepickle burger and it was also delicious! The service was friendly and fast. I will definitely be back!

We had high hopes for Cafe on the Abbey, but our visit was not a pleasant one. Based on other…read morereviews it may be an anomaly? So perhaps we'll visit again, however, if there weren't so many positive reviews we would never go back. Our coffee flight was probably the worst we've ever had. They were supposed to be iced but came out lukewarm and burnt tasting. We couldn't taste a difference in any of the flavors-likely because it was so burnt tasting that's all we could taste. Neither of us liked our food. My husband's pancakes were dry and he said they tasted like they had been microwaved. My healthy bowl tasted like mostly old/not fresh ingredients. The Brussel sprouts were supposed to be shaved, but were instead halved and appeared/tasted like they were from the prior day. The Parmesan cheese was also prepackaged and not freshly grated, and for the price we paid ($50+) we didn't expect to be served food low-quality food. The only picture I took was of our coffee. Our server did the bare minimum. They weren't rude, but also weren't friendly. We ran out of Cholula sauce and she grabbed one from another table with people sitting there. Overall a very poor experience. Based completely on this one experience we would never return.

Went for a quick holiday brunch date and enjoyed the cute cozy atmosphere and yummy coffee…read morecreations tailored for the season. It had been a while, so we couldn't remember if we should start at the counter, or grab a seat when we first walked in, but a server saw us right away and invited us to find any seat if we were eating in. Our server was attentive and we were able to pay from our table. The food was quick and good, and breakfast and lunch items were both available. We ordered the Stacked Eggs Benedict Omelette and the Pick-Four Omelette. Both came with fruit (grapes), and the "pick four" came with toast. My husband got a black coffee from the coffee bar (and one to go), and I went with the Gingerbread Cookie hot coffee drink. It even included a cute cookie man on top!

Such a welcoming spot! Everyone was super friendly, and our waitress Kristi was awesome. She even…read morechecked if the first pumpkin pancakes of the season were ready -- and they were! So good, perfectly spiced and not overly sweet. I had the veggie omelet and loved it. The veggies were roasted and packed with flavor, not just tossed in like at most places. The staff really know their menu and walked us through the fall specials, which was great. You can tell they care about what they're serving. Overall: great food, great service, and easy parking. Can't wait to come back!

This spot in Millstadt, Illinois is my first time experiencing a great combination of culinary…read moreaesthetics and family coziness all in one! The service is very warm and welcoming, the food is amazing! Speciality teas, coffees, protein shakes, and even protein coffee! I highly recommend this restaurant for brunch!

Great food. Great service…read more Now inside is a little packed. Tables and chairs are close together. But, every time we been here, food has been great. Good enough i picked it for my birthday lunch this year (2026).

This place has that classic hometown vibe, and the food is always on point. Their pizza is legit,…read morethe kind you actually crave later. Weekly specials? Always on interesting and done well. You can tell they put real thought into them. The rotating draft list is another win -- always a solid craft option on tap, never the same old lineup. Friendly service, great atmosphere, and consistently killer food. If you want local comfort with big-city flavor, Miller's on Main is the spot.

It was just OK, nothing memorable We had traditional…read morebreakfast of eggs, hash browns and toast Server was very friendly

We take our great-niece there when we babysit her for one day a week. The staff is very freindly…read more The food is good. You have to pay cash or it costs extra, which is something I'm not fond of, but more and more businesses are doing it now. But I would highly recommend it. It's nice and cozy and it's worth going there and checking it out. I love the coffee too. I believe it's bottomless.

We enjoyed brunch/lunch after a morning hike at the nearby Salt Lick Trail (see separate review)…read more Service is pay up front with delivery to table, and self bus. I had my usual oat milk latte with 1 pump of SF vanilla, and she had a maple syrup latte. The avocado toast was on a wide slice of wheat bread and topped with fresh greens and some berries. The eggs were cooked to order. Service is prompt, friendly, and laid back. The interior is fresh and modern, and the location is the end unit of a strip mall. If we are ever in the area again, we would return.

It's been way too long since I've been here. They have such good food. Today I had the Brunch…read moreSalad. So yummy. Lettuce as the base but then lots of bacon and 2 poached eggs on top. One of my friends got the salad too but added smoked salmon to it. She loved it. There is plenty of seating here esp since they expanded into the space next door. You order at counter and then they bring you your food. Lots of good beverage options too but I had already had my fill of tea for the day. Self serve water station is always a good idea.

We love Tiny's- an essential Columbia experience that's been around for generations. The owner is…read morekind and contributes to the community in a variety of ways, so you can feel good about keeping your dollars local. They serve an extensive selection of local and German beers. The newly renovated front bar area is very nice too! The exposed brick and the wood bar keep the vibes cozy and inviting. The back bar area has plenty of room for dining and socializing. Wait staff are friendly and helpful and have gone out of their way to accommodate my kids and their tastes. We have been to several community events here. They offer traditional bar fare and appetizers, but in the past several years, they have expanded the German food menu. You really can't go wrong with any of it! On Wednesdays, Tiny's offers soup flights and all of the choices are excellent.

The food was so good! Happened to be in Columbia IL and we stopped in for lunch. Can't wait to come…read moreback and try more items on the menu.

I have heard wild raves about Otts fish for some time. We finally got to go! And, it did not…read moredisappoint. There was a wait but we were ordering fish on Good Friday, so that was expected. So good! And the jalapeño hush puppies were perfect. Not too hot. Fries yummy! We live on the Missouri side of the river. Definitely worth the drive. We will sit out in the nice patio next time! Love me some Otts fish!

It's a big house!! Very crowded in backyard patio, in bar, and lobby. Glad found table for me…read more Very good food I ordered cod fish sandwich with cole slaw and jalapeño hush puppies. Very good. Staffs were busy. Thanks for hospitality

Their drive-thru is very convenient when feeding a group or for a busy family. We ordered the party…read morepack online and picked up easily the same day ahead of hosting a small party. We've gone through the drive-thru and every time the food is delicious and the service is efficient. Calling all pickle lovers! Be sure to order the pickle tub and you won't be disappointed. My favorite go-to order is the Veggie Unwich as a healthy-ish option.

There today on 5/21 at about 5pm Ordered: 2 turkey Tom's…read morewith no tomato 1 turkey tom with no tomato add cheese Another turkey tom regular add cheese Received: 2 regular turkey Tom's with cheese 2 turkey Tom's with only tomato and 2 slices of turkey nothing else. WTF?

The BEST fried chicken!! Always our go to when we need a fried chicken fix! All the sides we had,…read moregreen beans (just like moms), baked beans, Cole slaw, and potato salad were delicious. Compliments to the chef!! Great atmosphere too.

Food was amazing, I had the 4 piece chicken plate, didn't finish it, waiting for the waitress to…read morecome by so I could get a box to go. She grabbed our plates, thinking that she might take it box it up for me.....NOPE. She brought us our checks, we paid and said have a nice day. I was shocked that I couldn't even say anything