Miners is a basic small town diner with booths and tables and a room for large groups. Breakfasts…read moreare very good with the usual items, egg combos, pancakes and waffles, skillets, biscuits and gravy, all the usual fare done very well. Unlimited coffee. Lunches again have the usual cafe fare of burgers and fries, hot and cold sandwiches, salads, gyros, soups and chili, and some specials Suppers consist of fried chicken meat loaf, some steaks, salads, some Italian dishes like spaghetti and mosticholi, as well as open faced turkey and beef, stir fry oriental dishes, and all you can eat specials, like pork chops, chicken, pasta. They also have daily specials to augment their regular menu or to offer a lower price on thier regular fare The service is usually good but there is a turnover in staff mainly because waitressing is not considered as a full time job for most people But it is not crowded so two waitresses can usually handle the amount of people there. The ambience is basically a friendly neighborhood cafe with mainly middle aged and older people there in the morning for breakfast and business people for lunch. with familes and older couples for dinner The owners are wonderful people who have raised their childen here in Gillespie from grade school through to college. The kids could sometimes be seen working there and were popular and well liked in the community. I give it a four star only because the turnover of cooks sometimes makes for inconsistency on some items. Breakfast and lunch are your best bets though.

Food was pretty good but the service was slow from the server and kitchen to how long we had to…read morewait for our food to how long it took the server to come to the table had to get up and track down server for refills.

Had a delightful weekday lunch here on a recent road trip. I went with the pork tenderloin "shoe."…read more If you aren't familiar with the "shoe" it's a mid Illinois thing with Texas toast, topped with your choice of protein, fries, and your choice of sausage gravy or cheese sauce. Each element of the plate was great, good tenderloin, lightly battered, crispy fries, and outstanding cheese sauce. They were very busy with the local crowd, including a couple of tables of card players. Just one employee and a cook holding down the fort, but they managed well. Wish I knew what was in that cheese sauce.

Ate outside on the patio, the flies were so bad, they covered my food and drink, could not finished…read moreeating, It was disgusting. Need to spray the plants and area and have a fan blowing to keep the flies away.

OMG! I just happened to visit the Wooden Duck for my first time, during Blackburn Colleges…read moreHomecoming. The restaurant was packed and the staff hustled to provide good service. Lucky for me, I was able to get a seat at the bar. My adult beverage was a draft Flight by Yuengling. For lunch, I went with a Pork Tenderloin Sandwich with a side of Fries. The tenderloin was crisp and had good flavor. However, it had a perfect shape, so I could tell it came from a bag and was not done in house. I enjoyed the thin crisp fries. A roll of Paper Towels served as your napkin. Typically I prefer linen, but for a dive bar, paper towels do the trick. I also liked that the Wooden Duck has hooks under the bar. Hooks provide a safe place for purses and jackets. I got a giggle when I used the mens room and the owner showed his political views by having a caricature of the governor in the urinal. They even had a witty disclaimer, so you shouldn't be offended. I got a second giggle when I looked around the bar and realized, about 60% of the guest were an alternative lifestyle. So everyone is welcome at the Wooden Duck.

How did I get here. We retired to a small town that doesn't have a DMV office. So we drove the 20…read moremiles to the thriving metropolis of Carlinville (not really,charming for sure, but just big enough to have cheap plaza office space for a state govt. office). So of course although my wife had done extensive research on all the documentation we would need to pay a state to drive our car...we had missed one. So we went to the Wood Duck for lunch while we waited for our credit union to send us a lien release form. We had talked to the kind soul at the DMV and she was "all-in" on this place. She was so right. It is an intimate space, with a small bar out front, and then a few more tables in a back area. We took a booth right in front of the kitchen. It is a very "locals" place. There were some police having lunch (likely the entire force, at least by weight)...and one of them stared me down as if he had never seen a veteran, former DoD executive, in a collared shirt, and khakis in a public restaurant before. [Yes I was the only pepper in the salt]. The actual restaurant staff was excellent, and welcoming. Our server was a whirlwind of effecient hospitality. I got a pork tenderloin sandwich (and later the same day was invited to join a pork tenderloin sandwich group on FB)... ordered the fries, not clear if that came with them, didn't keep the reciept. My wife got a cheesburger that she was very happy with. My tenderloin was crispy, juicy and a bit too salty in a good way. This place is a definite keeper on the list of places we will be willing to travel to over time. Perhaps if I come back often enough, Barney will get used to "others" visiting his little fiefdom.

Wanted to try a food truck we hadn't before while hanging at Frankie Martin's, and decided on Wing…read moreand a Prayer. The line to order moved pretty slow, but once we placed ours, our food was ready in just a few minutes. I loved the crispiness of the wings I got, and the Korean BBQ sauce was the perfect mix of sweet and spicy. My bf did like the Loaded Chicken Tots with Buffalo sauce, but after a few minutes it became a bit of a soggy mess.

Tried to order food while at the world robotic championships yesterday. The line had only about 10…read morepeople in it and it took almost an hour to go through the line and get our food. The food was decent, the drinks were warm. Seems that they were not prepared as this is a very large event.

the most amazing pizza ever!!! i wished i lived closer to where the deliver, but whenever i visit…read morefamily in staunton i always find myself ordering here. their pizza is the best!! the deliveries are normally always quick and the people are great. cant say much about the building itself because ive never actully been inside.

I asked politely for light cheese, and well done. neither categories were met. I guess you get what…read moreyou pay for.

We went there recently and wasn't impressed with this place. The specials are your only option for…read morefood. And that was just ok in flavor, nothing great. The cheesecake nachos are a joke. They are cinnamon crisp tortilla chips with cool whip and other toppings. There isn't cheesecake anything in this dish. They also weren't that good. The strawberry one was like old frozen strawberries put on it. The bartender didn't know how to make mixed drinks. She had no idea what club soda was! Overall experience - not worth visiting again.

Service was great! Food was fabulous!! Environment of your choosing; outdoor dining, tavern,…read morerestaurant service and Togo orders.

I've been ordering food from Meechie before the brick & mortar and before the food truck. It's been…read moreawesome to see the growth and scale. Pasta has always been great. The loaded chicken fries with hot honey are my absolute favorite. I want the hot honey on everything!!! The burgers are good. The Meechie box is a steal. I haven't dined in the b&m yet, but can only image the service is great and the beers are cold. He's been building this dream for a long time and deserves the 5 stars. Quality has always been superb. Worth the wait times.

Some of the best wings I've ever had. Definitely will be back. Only thing missing was the blue…read morecheese. But since it was the food truck the lady said they didn't have any.

OMG it was SOOOO good!…read more I had the turkey rib tips, and when I tasted them, I was seriously questioning, "Can I give up pork now?" They were THAT good! I also tried the turkey egg rolls, and they were amazing. Everything had SO much flavor! Honestly, this meal had me questioning my meat choices. I'm definitely taking the family back because if turkey can taste this good, I might be able to give up pork with meals like these! Turkey Time, you might have just converted me! Highly recommend. Service was also very kind and when asked provided suggestions. ambiance was nice and clean.

My first time visiting Turkey Time. This casual turkey soul food restaurant is ob point. You can…read moredine in if you get there early enough. They do run out of certain items at time while h is to be expected when good food is involved. Customer was very good. We met several if tge staff. Everyone was very welcoming. I like to joke around sometimes. I felt very comfortable joking with the staff. They made me feel ay home. Yet they were about business and making sure the customer has what they want. The food was very good. It was seasoned well. I had the turkey tips. I dont know what are turkey tips., but they were good. I got turkey ribs. You never heard of turkey ribs when I was growing up. But they always existed. They were delicious. I normally don't eat man n cheese from a restaurant. I love mines. I decided to try some. It was good. It was seasoned. I also got the potato and onions. I enjoyed those too. I got a slushy to drink. I will be back to try a slushy made for adults only. Put this place on your list if you haven't been. Put them on your list to ho back if you have been there. Show your support.

What to say about a place that does some of the BEST fried chicken and fish we have eaten in years…read more It is a cosy, small and friendly place to eat. The service is good and the prices are very reasonable. We have had the fried chicken and fried catfish but our favorite is the chicken. The onion rings are great and so are the collard greens. Their crispy french fries are memorable also. The ambiance is comfy and simple, they have other offerings we just like the fried chicken so much that we always have that.Why mess with sucess?

You can put MJs on the top 5 list of things to experience in Springfield, Illinois. I suggest you…read moredrive really fast by the State Capitol, take 10 minutes to see the MLK piece, then go straight to MJs. The service was hometown perfect, no rush, friendly vibes and the food let's just say I'm back home once a week from Peoria and so yeah I'm about to be a regular. The only chicken in 20 years that I enjoyed every single crumb of that well battered bird, the greens and Mac and cheese was on point. PS, you cant leave without the catfish and red beans and rice. So grab a few more dollars and get a second dinner to go. They cooked that food with love. Thank you to the Taylor family for showing love to the community that shaped us all. We will continue to support your efforts.

I've been coming to this little "dive" bar for almost 30 years. Some things have changed, but the…read morequality of service remains the same. Super friendly bartenders (had Blayne today...amazing service!). The wings are next level, winning several awards in the area. Of course, with a name like "Wings" you can't come slacking! The pizza I had today was super tasty, cooked perfectly, and was definitely a nice surprise for a bar pizza. It has a nice, laid back atmosphere and is a great place to chill and watch games and meet nice locals and the military members stained at the nearby Air Force base. I'll definitely be back for my 2,000th visit soon.

It's a no brainer, solid wings! Local "hole in the wall" type spot but everyone knows those are the…read moretrue gems.