Absolutely beautiful place. high end suite but without the high end price. this is a special…read moreplace for us; we stayed here 32 years ago before our wedding and were back for a reunion. It is comfortable, quiet and in a good location. there were a lot of amenities not found in most places. it has more of an apartment feel and setup than a hotel. instructions were very clear; everything is electronic which makes it easy. it is a safe neighborhood with some great establishments within walking distance. has a very good taproom with good food as well.

First, the building itself is lovely. Beautifully remodeled. The room we had could have used a…read moresmall dresser as the small cabinet didn't hold much clothing for two people. The air conditioning was good, since it was in the upper 90s all weekend. My low rating is based on the following: nobody working the front desk. We would have liked to ask locals where to go. No hospitality there. Personally, I find this new trend for owners or hosts to not be present is rude and off-putting. The lack of human interactions is depressing and unwelcoming. (Fortunately for us, wherever we dined, the servers were happy to answer our questions.) The fruit bowl on the front desk counter seems like it sat out the entire weekend, with no refrigeration. The bar downstairs doesn't take cash. (I believe that will be against the law in 2028, according to an Illinois bill) No need for us to visit again.

We've stopped in to Mississippi Culture a several times, and have usually found co-owner Tracy…read morebehind the bar. He's created an atmosphere--and product--that makes me want to stick around awhile. In fact, for our last visit we got carry-out food from an Italian restaurant in town and enjoyed it at MC's bar so we could make an evening of it. The mood in the room is comfortable, with high ceilings, dark wood, and just enough warm lighting. The music is cool; Tracy knows what works in the space and creates a nice vibe. Printed menus are readily available, listing current house beers, guest taps, and can and bottle offerings. They also have a nice cocktail menu featuring house-made cordials and such. And the beer--it's really good! They specialize in oak-fermented ales, and seem to know what they're doing and take pride in their work. A couple farmhouse ales hit the spot on a recent hot day. My fave on the menu was the Orange Peeler saison, and I regret not bringing home some cans (the first beer they've canned, I believe.) They also have some collabs with Perennial Artisan Ales available in bottles; those did come home with us. Another beer that's not currently on the menu, but I enjoyed a few months ago: Fuzzy Guitars, an oak-aged saison with blackberries. There's always something new and interesting here, as well as beers worth coming back to each time. Also a hit for me: the cocktails and mocktails. I chose a cocktail off the menu (the name of it escapes me... something about a worm) that involved tequila, absinthe, vermouth, and... I don't know what else but it was perfectly balanced and lovely to sip. I followed that up with a flavored soda that was also top-notch. Mississippi Culture is hosting events, including live music and trivia nights--I'm looking forward to returning for those soon.

This is an awesome local brewery. You can bring in food, they play a variety of good music, and…read moreoften participate or host local events. Their beer & cocktail menus change seasonally and always offer a variety of well crafted options.

great stop while traveling Route 66. The name catches your attention right away then you find out…read morethat the building is a old slaughter house.

They don't serve good but the drinks are unique. Smoky beer and apple cinnamon spicy margarita…read more You are allowed to bring in food to eat inside or outside. I recommend el Indo Mexican. The outside patio is very cute

Just outside Assumption, Illinois is Cypress Grove Farm, where "belties" - a traditional Scottish…read morebreed of beef cattle properly called the Belted Galloway - are raised. Cypress Grove has a farm store as well, and as of 2019, a side business as a brewery. A bit of digging through online newspaper articles showed that the owners were partners in the original iteration of 1905 Brewing Company in town, but left the partnership when that bar burned down in 2019. Now they make beer out on their farm, offering it by the cup, crowler, and growler in their farm store. Plenty of picnic tables and lawn chairs were spread under large oak trees on the lawn.They have food trucks on the premises on select weekends; for our visit, just brats and chips were available, plus meat and cheese from the farm store. Guests are warmly greeted, and welcome to stroll around the property to see the fields and cattle. During our COVID-era visit, masks were worn indoors and parties were safely distanced outside. The beers we tried were excellent, including an Irish Red, a "Trials and Tritical-ations" experimental pale ale, and a couple sours. We took home some crowlers, including a "Pork Snout Milk Stout" which really is infused with pork... interesting, but not for me! Cypress Grove was definitely worth driving a few miles off our planned trek through Christian County. It's a lovely setting with friendly folks and great brews.

Good service and great selection ~ highly recommended! Very cool location as well!…read more Try it you'll love it!

Met some friends here for my birthday. First time we had been here. It was a Thursday afternoon. I…read morehad a burger & fries, which was very good. My wife had a Chicken Caesar Wrap & Garlic Parmesan Fries, which she said was so good, we will definitely be back. I couldn't decide which beer to try, so I got a flight consisting of the Kicks, SIUE Cougar Red Lager, Printer's Ink, and French Press. Although I liked them all, I liked the French Press the best. I'll be getting the French Press on next visit - unless I want a bit of all four again. We will definitely be going back.

I'm not gonna lie, I almost didn't go in because there was no one in there who looked like me. But…read moreit looked so inviting and it's black history month, so I took a chance. I'm glad I did. I've been a lot of places, but the country girl in me remains. So when I saw the mason glasses on the table I knew I was about to eat good. The menu was straight to the point (they have hummus) and that makes me feel like you're sharing your favorite dishes consistently. The drink menu is extensive (because it's a distillery) and there are so many unique things you can try. I had the blackberry lemon press and it was yummy. We also had the sloppy fries, smash burgers (one with signature bacon jam), onion rings, cheesecake, and carrot cake. It was all very flavorful. They have a store attached if you want to take some drinks home & they have a virgin menu for your Christian friends. The dining room is well lit and you can eat outside on good weather days. Even in bad weather days, it's a nice view outside with only glass between you and outdoors. Staff were great and service was timely. I would say the food is cooked to order & you don't need to tell them how to prepare a burger. It comes out juicy and medium well to perfection. They also have a BBQ kick to the ketchup they serve. Oh, there's a Rte 66 sign around the corner if you're just passing through (but I get the sense they know if you're not from around those parts). I hope your dining experience is as good as mine was!

Stopped there while driving through. We had no idea how beautiful this place would be. It is in the…read moremiddle of wonderful farm country. They have such a nice large building with indoor and outdoor seating. They have a large selection. Service was great and they knew what they had and what each selection was like. A food truck was outside and musician playing on a stage.

Brewery with an amazing story in Assumption. It literally burned to the ground, but is now once…read moreagain open, but hours are limited. 1905 Brewery had a big fire a few years ago and closed permanently. Even though it completely destroyed the building, it wasn't the end. This story inspired us to come to check it out. After poking around in Decatur awhile, we came for the awesome beer. It's kind of a ways to get to Assumption, on some lonely highway. The restaurant in town, DJ's has some of this on tap. Because this place is only open Fridays and Saturdays, you can go there when the brewery is closed. The brewery was open though. It's about $5 a pint. They have a pretty large variety. I had the 1905 Citra. This is an IPA, and wasn't crazy hoppy. Has no food except maybe chips. They however allow customers to bring in food from the restaurants around here. Good beer. It's also a good story and gives this rinky dink town of Assumption something to be proud of. This is worth a drive to check out what they have become even with a setback.

I like the location, and the remodel looks great. Prices are good, and food is pretty good. Servers…read moreare really nice. Recommend the outdoor patio seating if it's not too hot/cold out. They never pick up the phone though which is annoying.

This place came as a recommendation of my cousin that lives here. He told me a store of how he &…read moreour grandmother came to this place when it was the First National Bank in the 1960's. He even showed me the bank that the place gave him when he was a kid. (See picture of the bank.) This place was great! It even has the original vault behind the bar. They sell t- shirts, stickers & pins as souvenirs. They even have an outside beer garden area that you can sit at if the weather coop We had beers with lunch. The house salad with grilled chicken and flatbread were very good! The beers were good too. I would return to this place!

This is a great little place to go with fantastic food You have got to try the pretzels they're…read moredifferent and unique Beware cheese sauce is little bit Spicey but tasty The Brussels sprout ... ummm delicious Those are my two favs but to be honest everything is so great Smash burger and wings Their red beer is yum I tried it for the first time You have ti order at the counter and they'll bring your food to you Don't forget your tastings at the so you can choose what hits your taste buds It's a cozy lively little place that has the sports in and sometimes events I love to go Service is great

This is always a stop when our team is in town for twice yearly visits…read more Taste and order beer at the counter, you also order food and they give you a number. You get your beer, wine, or cocktail right there, but a food runner brings your food to the table. She was hustling tonight as there were quite a few bigger groups as well as other full tables. Someone comes around frequently to clear glasses and plates. Our table got a sampling of all the Munchies, Nachos, chicken wings, brussels sprouts, chicken tenders, fries, pretzel bites, and fried cauliflower. My favorites are the French fries - they are crispy with just the right amount of seasoning. The pretzel bites are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, I like them plain but they come with mustard and cheese sauce. Great beers on draft and in cans to take home. Good food

How can you beat a double cheeseburger and fries for $9? This special is offered every Tuesday and…read moreWednesday. Add a happy hour drink special and I'm in! Food was great, drinks were cheap, if you have not been to OBB for their specials, what are you waiting for? Service was great, food was hot and drinks were cold. Thank you Matt and Rachel for great service!

Food was typical. Small side of fries. They were crispy. I did like that. The bacon jam was a nice…read moretouch. Large and open. Plenty of room between tables. I did not find it to be overwhelmingly loud. Parking is sufficient. Decent menu. I was bummed I couldn't get grilled chicken. I will say that I think it gets kinda hot in there. It was a little toasty.

Leaving the parking lot now as we left our very first visit to Gabby Goat! Brittney was our…read morewaitress and she was amazing! We decided last minute this morning at the hotel to grab Sunday Brunch at Gabby Goat before heading back home and we don't regret it. Well, he might as he's driving and I will for sure be taking a nap like the passenger princess I am. We've always passed through Effingham on our travels but have never visited until now. We will definitely be back. The breakfast was delicious, the restaurant is gorgeous, and the attentiveness of Brittany was top notch! She took great care of us and we may have laughed a little too hard at a couple of things. Thank you Brittany and the Gabby Goat team!

Food was delicious. I loved their steak bite appetizer…read more Waiter was amazing, i even got a shirt!! Ambiance was pretty chill and laid back. Though, Women's restroom has men photos. Men's restroom has women photos. I had to double check i was in the women's. Still laugh though.