Passing through and found this place on Yelp. It was a little hard to find as our maps app said we…read morewere there and we couldn't see it. Then we first smelled and spotted the smoker and figured out how to get around to the entrance. It's in a big warehousey type building and everything looks brand new inside. I had the brisket sandwich. So tender and loaded with meat. The loaded potato salad was really nice. I think it had pulled pork in it, something smokey, but not bacon. My friend had the brisket nachos. She got the half order and barely made a dent in it. Service was very fast and it's right off the interstate.

This is a permanent food truck with outdoor seating next to a brew house. Friendly service and…read moreextremely generous portions of meat! I got the pulled pork nachos and my husband got the brisket nachos. My husband is very picky about his brisket and raved about how good his meal was as well as the huge portion size. Be sure to grab plenty of napkins!

A must try effingham staple…read more Eat on the salad bar or diner side and enjoy a hometown style meal or the spring rolls! Every time we visit this town we try to get in a meal or at least take home one of their handmade pies or cookies. They rotate staff a lot but the food is always the same so it's a good bet you will have a good meal. Don't forget they do a great job catering!

Passed through Effingham IL again and decided to commence my 30 minutes + off duty break here…read more Low-Key truck stop next door to Niemerg's Steakhouse is the Speedway; the startegy is park your rig there and walk over to this landmark. Haven't not been inside this restaurant ever, i kept an open mind I didn't know what to expect. Theres apparently three dine in area options. You have a whiskey, bar lounge that probably the likes of General MacArthur would patronize for food and cigars like at the Historical Manila Hotel in Manila Philippines. Then you have the open dining room where you seat yourself and it was reminiscent to an Army Chow Hall...sort of with retro 80s decor. And lastly, I chose the Salad Bar room with a booth seating. Server Jessica was fantastic! Went through the standard protocols with me; I was really enjoying the vibes at this place. It's very Mahogany, 1960s - 1980s feeling, almost like that steakhouse Warren Buffet likes to go to in Omaha Nebraska. Very community family oriented, quiet, really quite different than any restaurant or diner you patronize in a city like Los Angeles. A lot of retired folk here and truly, you feel like you been thrown back in time to the 80s and early 90s in some sense. So anyways on to the food. I'm going to state my opinion straight up, the salad bar hot food bar is the star of the show. In fact everything from the soup to the oven potatoes to the COLESLAW (Best Coleslaw Ever), reminded me of that once upon a time Soup Plantation that died during Covid....and the best part is the Cold and hot bar is all-inclusive with your main entree order. Yes you heard that right, you buy the resort tickets, and you enjoy your stay with unlimited cocktails at Cancun...I mean Neimergs... Now to the Iowa Premium Rib Eye Steak. To the kitchen staff: 2 minutes on the top side, 2 minutes on the bottom side. Bake in oven 1 minute on both sides. Done. Medium Rare. A perfectly good steak was destroyed because it came out well done. To future passerbys, skip the baked potato loaded if you decide to dine in at the hot and cold bar room. Last thoughts. I want to give the steak a 3 stars but the overall ambiance, the grandpappy grandma vibes and that overall feel like your dining at someone's home in farm country really elevated the entire experience. Plus the servers are all working their tails off. So I've rated this place a 4 stars. Think anyone on a road trip, or just driving their rig through town should give this historical site a visit. 1978 right? Or something like that. This place also has some of the freshest greens.

Amazing spot! Love the interior. We stopped in for dinner last week and so happy we did. The inside…read moreis gorgeous and the service was outstanding. Aja was out waitress and explained that Firefly is farm to table. We tried their spicy pineapple vodka drink and it was stellar, had two. For entrees, we both had the wrapped filet. Cooked to perfection. We also split the brussel sprouts and they were amazing. Lastly we had the brownie with ice cream and it was decadent and delicious. Everything was a 10/10. Highly recommend!

We returned to Firefly last night for dinner and I'm left with overall good feelings but a few…read morehiccups. The bread service, cocktails, and entrees were great. Service and dessert both left a bit to be desired. Our waiter, while friendly, took a very long time to return anytime we asked for something including about 10 minutes between bringing us our check and coming back to get our payment. The fried chicken entree was great as was the bread and beer cheese, and we would order these items again. The banana cake dessert was a big disappointment. The cake itself was dense and dry and it was honestly surprising they'd serve this, given the quality of other items.

Here's a great place that we frequent often…read more.. Definitely a family fave and A TOP CHOICE by wifey. In fact, we pretty much have a steady-state order. For some reason, we get menus and even look at them, and then we order the exact same thing every time. BUT!!! I will say this: tonight there was a wait! So we sat at the bar waiting for a table, and got a glass of wine!!! THAT'S DIFFERENT for us! Our order: Wifey - Stuffed shells, garden salad, hot honey pizza Me - Meatball/spaghetti, anti-pasta salad, hot honey pizza (This was actually a new main dish for Honey. He decided he wanted a tried and true Italian standby. So I guess we didn't get the exact same thing! ) Just FYI, we take the pizza home after grabbing a slice as an appetizer! And, per usual, everything was just SO tasty. They have never failed us. Anyway, always just great food, nice people, and a great time! They can get busy, especially during key times! But we all know what that means! What are you waiting for! Go eat at Joes! A short review, but, just an update on a place that is always five-stars.

$30-50 I ordered online through door dash, Joe's special…read morepizza, this was the greatest pizza I've had hands down. I have eat pizza all across this country, this has the best crust, toppings and seasonings. I will return for the pie. As for the bread sticks..... They were absolutely plain, no butter, seasoning what do ever, it's my opinion they are no different than the plain bread sticks you buy at the store, yuk !! Never again will I buy them again.

I used the Yelp app as I often do to find a place for lunch while in Effingham. Gopher Grill got…read moregreat reviews so we decided to try it. We decided to split an appetizer and a meal. The appetizer we decided on was German egg rolls. Absolutely delicious! For the meal we decided on the schnitzel sandwich and brussels sprouts. I could have made a meal out of the brussels sprouts which they roast in blood orange vinaigrette. For those who are interested there are several virtual sports simulators there. The service was good as well. Can't wait to go back!

We had family visiting and decided to reserve a spot at one of the simulator bays on a Sunday at…read more11. For a party of 9, our waitress kept up with everything nicely. We ordered a variety of apps and drinks. The appetizers were all ok. We tried the mild wings and the loaded fries. My husband liked the wings and the fries were decent, but there could have been more fries for the amount of toppings on them. My biggest complaint.... The place is very dirty. The wall next to our simulator bay had food splattered on it. There was a chicken wing bone among other crumbs and food under our table when we got there and the place had just opened. The couch at our bay was dated and crumbling, making it feel even more dirty. The bathroom was also disgusting. Toilets looked like they hadn't been cleaned in weeks, and again, the place had just opened for the day. Honestly I would have maybe ordered an entree and had more to eat but I had to keep ordering vodka tonics to make myself forget how unsanitary the place felt.

Necie was very communicative and friendly we ordered a turkey and a cherry pie for an early…read moreThanksgiving meal. Niece delivered to our house on time as expected. Pricing was fair and the turkey was close too perfect. Loved the spices on the turkey. The cherry pie was very delicious. I would recommend Necie to cater any event at Letmefeedu!

From the owner: Available for events up to 200 people in Decatur, Champaign, Springfield, Bloomington, and…read moresurrounding areas. Custom menus available for all your dietary needs. Call or text us at (903) 215-1971 for free consultation.

Been coming to the Dairy Bar since I was old enough to walk there from home and have always loved…read moreit. The cole slaw has always been amazing, and I love the chocolate chip cookie dough flurries and the chocolate milkshakes. I also enjoy just a regular hamburger. Mmmmm.....my mouth is watering just thinking about it. Next time I'm in Altamont, I'll be back!

The Dairy Bar is the reward we offer the kids for a job well done…read more We pass through Altamont on our way home from Lake Sara and stop from time to time, especially if we've worked hard on our fixer-upper lakehouse. We always get chocolate shakes---thick, rich, chocolate yumminess. I'm sure they're a caloric nightmare, so I just block those thoughts out. The "food" part of the menu looks to be heavy on the fried-side, with some salads, pizzas, etc. Keep thinking about the Walleye platter, though..maybe some day.

We have been coming to Lucia's since the beginning! We love the recent upgrades in the ambiance,…read moreand the food has always been great! We recently did the chef's experience for a birthday night out and had a great time with Chef Geno! Some classics enjoyed as well as some off menu specials! We really appreciate the quality of the ingredients and the heart that goes into your meal.

My daughter recommended this place after she saw a post on social media. We visited it today and I…read moream so happy we did. What a wonderful place! We had the carbonara, lasagna, and Trentino pizza. Everything was delicious but the carbonara was definitely my favorite. It took me back to my trip to Rome! This is what real Italian food tastes like Absolutely delicious! The owner is really nice. It's clear he wants to serve only the best food! We drove from CU and it was absolutely worth it! We will be back soon! You should definitely try it!