We stopped in for breakfast while in town visiting our family. There were 10 of us in all and we…read morewere greeted and accommodated quickly by the staff. The menus had many choices for breakfast lunch and dinner. The waitress was friendly and helpful. Some of our group had breakfast while others chose lunch. My "mama's special" was delicious. It included 2 sizable pancakes, 2 eggs, 2 bacon, 2 sausage. My daughter ordered biscuits and gravy with eggs which were also very tasty. (I had a nibble). All of the others seemed pleased with their choices as well. The portions are generous, the food is really good, and the service was great. I would like to return and try the fried chicken before our trip is over! I noticed this establishment was not yet listed on Yelp, so i decided to add it for the benefit of others who might enjoy it too ;)

This is a wonderful little place. The food is great and service friendly. I can recommend the…read more"Jo's one egg omelette".

Very good food in a quaint little diner off the highway. We had the bacon double smashburger and…read morechicken sandwich and both were excellent. Homemade chips and dip were good and preferred over the fries. Lovely waitress. Reasonable prices. Don't forget to get some cinnamon rolls to go if they aren't sold out.

Horrible experience. The waiter didn't introduce herself, we kept saying "thank you" we didn't get…read morea one "you're welcome". I'm a Hispanic and I felt like I didn't belong because of my ethnicity. I felt like my family was being treated differently than the others, and the food was not good, my brother got sick. Never again and don't recommend.

We are so happy we stopped. Breakfast was yummy and our coffee cups were always full. Thank you…read moreDiane for taking great care of us!

Went yesterday evening after dinner. We had salad so felt "entitled". This is a unique place. We…read moreboth got softe serve cones, although there is quite the menu. I am sure we will be back over the years to try other things. The young lady working the window was a delight, bright, friendly and a good ambassador for the place. There are "oddities" all over the lot. I suspect it was quite the back in the hey dey of route 66. It all looks a bit weather-beaten and a little sad right now. Perhaps that is the charm.

Finally lunch time matched up to passing this diner on our trip from Wisconsin to Texas. This was a…read morefun place to stretch our legs on our road trip. We stopped by the candy store and dinner. My favorite part was the jukebox in the dinner and playing Walk Like an Egyptian. I had the cheeseburger basket which was good. My husband had the Philly cheesesteak and loved it and the kids split a corn dog basket. Next time we will have to get an ice cream too. Awesome service from our waitress.

We eat here often because it's close to home but it's always consistent with food quality, daily…read morespecials are always good and the prices are always reasonable. Service is great too.

Stopped in for a late breakfast for my husband and lunch for me. The restaurant was clean and neat…read morewith several tables full. We were greeted and someone came right over for our drink order. My husband ordered pancakes and eggs over easy. They were cooked perfectly and the pancakes were some of the best I have tasted in a long time. I ordered the pork tenderloin sandwich. It was pounded out and cooked fresh. The breading was crispy and well seasoned. It was double the size of the bun! This restaurant had a large selection and I would definitely like to come again to try more. :)

The Chuckwagon Cafe is a cozy family diner at Vandalia IL. We are fortunate to pass by on our road…read moretrip from St Louis. Breakfast options are plentiful and very reasonable in price. The waitress recommended both Greek omelette and the Western omelette. We ordered Greek omelette ($12.99) , with additional green peppers ($0.75) and mushrooms ($1). The portion is generous, sufficient for two persons. Coffee ($2.75) was okay to do the job. This is a homey spot to start your day. I'd recommend this for eggs and omelette!

The Chuckwagon has very cute decor and is very inviting. It was such a surprise to seat yourself…read more Our server had just started her shift and was very friendly. I had a Ham, cheese and mushroom omelette which was really good, a biscuit and some yummy home fried potatoes. My husband got a skillet that he really liked. Their coffee was also really good.

You really can't go wrong here. Their menu is huge be it breakfast selections or lunch and dinner…read more I've been here twice in the span of five days. Today I had the cabbage soup, which is incredible, a tuna salad sandwich on toasted cinnamon bread, and hash browns. An enormous meal!! Then came back later and got the cherry cheesecake togo that was to die for!! The other day I had a BBQ beef sandwich which was quite good. Whatever they serve it's really tasty. Service is great and friendly. The locals def know how good the food is cos it's always busy whether dine in or carry out.

The food here is delicious! We stop here any time we are traveling to Chicago. The menu is almost a…read morebook with so many choices. You can tell that most things are made from scratch. The portions are huge and the prices are very reasonable.

Called Odin Café now. We stopped on our way to view the 2017 Eclipse and were delighted with our…read moreexperience. First off, the restaurant is bigger on the inside than the outside- magical! The interior is quite clean, if out of date. Waitstaff and owner (and regular customers) were very friendly. Food was good (biscuits and gravy) to great (bacon, ham, and French toast); portions were huge! We had the biggest pancakes ever and a nice, big glass of orange juice! Very cheerful, fun place to stop!!

The worst part of this place is that it is 200 miles from my house! We were passing through and…read morestopped in. I had the pork steak that just melts in your mouth. Service was friendly and accurate. Do not even think about leaving without trying their pies. Do not skip this place.

Located in a small town, features really good food and the owner and staff are very welcoming and…read moreinviting atmosphere relaxed down home atmosphere. They feature high quality hamburgers, excellent homemade fires and an outside eating areas with a gas fire pit. I had the Philly cheese steak, with a great seasoned steak covered in caramelized onions and a yellow cheese sausage. It is also available made with chicken ins tread of steak but I am a traditionalist and my wife had the hot honey grilled chicken sandwich which has a unique sriracha sauces honey sauce that is unbelievable. A great little place in small town America that is truly worth a visit if you are in the area.

Chicken- obviously fried fresh, and fried just to done, so it is tender and succulent. The Rooster…read moreShoe is what every french fry, chicken and cheese sauce lover is looking to eat... fantastic! Service is pleasant- a hometown feel, and this comfortable little diner in southern Illinois is worth the drive from St. Louis.