Great place for a get together with friends on a lazy Saturday. Or if you're in the mood to read a…read morebook, it's a great place to just lay back.

Meeting friends here for brunch was a pleasant experience. The menu is varied enough to offer both…read morebreakfast and lunch options, with plenty of choices and nothing imaginative. The prices are very reasonable. When we asked about specialty coffee drinks, our server showed us an electronic tablet-- we had to pass it around to read our options. They were all very sweet concoctions named for desserts, and the ones my companions chose were indeed so pumped with syrup and flavors and sprinkles that the taste of coffee was nowhere to be found. Our food was just fine. The waffle was sweet and fluffy. The Berry Salad was exactly as described: iceberg, lettuce, berries, pecans. The berries were fresh; the chicken was heavily seasoned (mostly salty and saturated) and the poppyseed dressing was very sweet. The quiche had plenty of spinach in it but was rather rubbery (I know quiche can be tricky-- it has a really long cooking time so it can't be made to order, and rewarming does it no favors) and the potato soup was okay. Both the salad and the quiche/soup combo had a croissant on the side; they seemed similar to the ones purchased by the dozen at Costco. Mine seemed dry on the outside with a faint moldy taste in the bottom. The patio was very pleasant, and inside looked cozy. The staff did a great job of making everyone feel welcome and keeping our glasses refilled and such. There's a big parking lot adjacent, though many of the spots say they're reserved for a different business. I saw that high chairs are available. Gendered restrooms are inside. The place accepts cash and credit cards.

Great food and service. We drive the motorcycle from STL here and it was a nice ride to a great…read moreplace for our breakfast!

We stopped by for some drinks and an appetizer and were not disappointed! The pretzel bites were…read morewarm and salty! It was Friday so the special was a $10 margarita pitcher! Can't beat it! It's a super cute pub! Service was great!

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?

We live in the city, but were out in the area looking at a property and decided to stop here for…read morelunch. They had good reviews and looked super cute! The inside feels like a small town restuarant. They have a huge bar with TONS of options. We didn't do any drinking, but it's definitely a good spot for it. I imagine weekend evenings are a blast here. Their menu is pretty extensive, something for everyone. My husband got the pulled pork, and it had really great flavor. Super tender too. I got the fried beef tacos and they were so unique and tasty, I loved the bam bam sauce on them. Their servings are perfect size too. Service was attentive the whole time. Such a good experience, if we lived in the area we would definitely recommend it!

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!

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.

Wonderful food in Columbia and Waterloo. Pork steak is one of the bests in the area. Chicken wings…read moretop notch.

Graphite was a wonderful surprise and a standout dining experience in Columbia. I love that the…read morerestaurant's name is a nod to the building's history as a former schoolhouse, which now beautifully houses both the Principal Hotel and Graphite. Both feel like elevated, unexpected gems in a small town. I ordered the fried chicken dinner with the half chicken portion, and it was absolutely delicious. The chicken was juicy and flavorful with perfectly crispy, crunchy skin. The service was excellent, and our waitstaff was friendly, attentive, and welcoming throughout the evening. The restaurant itself was clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed. The restrooms were also spotless and well maintained. It is clear that a lot of care goes into every aspect of the guest experience. My only minor criticism is the size of the drink glasses. Once ice is added, there is not much room left for the actual beverage. My parents found themselves needing refills more frequently than they typically would at other restaurants. It was not a major issue, but slightly larger glasses might make things more convenient for both guests and staff. Overall, we had a fantastic experience and will definitely be back. Graphite is a true hidden gem that offers great food, excellent service, and a unique atmosphere.

Service was good but bartender should have seen that we eat very little of the food and left the go…read morecontainer because neither one of us wanted to take it home and throw it away.... Being observant is part of great service... ambiance has a lot to come desired way to many young teenage girls running around...not what I'd expect for a couple of drinks and $100 tab! Been there three times drinks are always good but the food has been subpar every time! Had three appetizers stuffed portabella mushrooms I'd give a 3 no taste, Mac and cheese bites dry and tasteless a 2 (bought some at schnucks a few weeks ago and they were much better) the steak skewers maybe a 2.5 had so much what they called pesto which looked and tasted like wet grass, once we removed the wet grass the steak was over cooked but well seasoned... My suggestion would be to hire a new chef and decide a direction or speciality focus (Italian, American or gastro pub and stick with it! Sorry but third strike you're out, we won't be back! Until we hear you've made some major changes!

Very friendly service and kid-friendly casual atmosphere - the claw machine games are always a…read morehighlight if we decide to eat in the restaurant as a family. My kids seem to prefer STL-style pizza, but we order from Joe's to mix it up every once in a while! Joe's is more Chicago-style, both the deep dish and the pub-style regular crust. Personally, I am not a fan of sweet sauce on pizza, so Joe's wouldn't be my first choice for traditional pizza sauce. The meat sauce for pastas and dipping is excellent though and seems less sweet. We like to order the mozzarella sticks, cheesy breadsticks, toasted ravioli, or fried mushrooms. They go great with the meat sauce or the ranch. We really like the specialty pizzas: Chicken Bacon Ranch, Margherita, and Greek. If you aren't in a pizza mood, their sandwiches are great. I like the Turkey & Swiss. Occasionally with the deep-dish pizza, the box will shift during delivery so that one end is more cheese-heavy. It happens sometimes. Delivery is typically pretty quick, and so is service within the restaurant.

We love ordering carry out from here. It's always a crowd favorite for parties…read more Highly recommend the Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza and cheese sticks with pizza sauce. Their Chicago-style crust is one of the best in STL area.

If you can avoid this Dairy Queen and hit up another I would highly recommend it! They do not…read moreinclude all of the things with their meals and if you do not check before pulling away you'll find yourself frustrated when you finally get home and are missing half of your meal.

I had a blizzard. As always it was delicious. The service was friendly day and fast.read more