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.

Wifey and I stopped by here while on the road. We've been here before. In fact, I came here about…read more21 years BEFORE I ever even MET wifey! I first came here ( my I can remember) as a little five year old. Quite a bit has changed over the decades (but, I guess none of that matters for this review, though). We ordered French toast with strawberries (her) and a full order of biscuits and gravy with a side sandwich (Egg n Muffin). First, the full order of biscuits and gravy in no way needed that sandwich sidecar!! The order was definitely full! The sausage gravy was excellent. The biscuits were large, but a bit under baked. They were still tasty, but could have used a touch more time in the oven. The sidecar sandwich (my name not theirs) was not necessary, and I took it to go. The coffee was a little weak, but good flavor. Our server was Felicia. She was incredibly friendly! Wifey's take? My french toast was both pretty and tasty. The good news is I got to take half home for a snack later. I had also ordered the side of eggs and toast and had to take some of that home as well - so maybe I will pull the whole kit and caboodle out for lunch or dinner. The rye toast and my one over medium egg was perfect. My other egg was more medium plus but it was all good. I agree with the hubs that the coffee was definitely weak for us but we are pretty hardcore with that. It did the trick, though. We left more caffeinated than when we came in.

My favorite dish here is the teriyaki wrap. I get it with chicken or salmon. Some of the dishes are…read moretoo hot or garlicky for me, but there's plenty I can eat on the menu. A little on the pricey side. But we do eat here regularly. Good service too.

Lived in Mt. Zion for several years and frequented the FourNine when it was still in the little old…read morewhite house and saw it transition into the new building. Was back in town and excited to see they had added a dinner menu. Ordered the NY Strip medium rare. They delivered it well done. Sent it back. 2nd steak arrived medium well+. Had to look really hard to detect even the slightest hint of pink in it. Gave up and decided to suffer through it. Poorest quality cut of steak I have ever had, it was 50% gristle. Positive notes: The fried green tomatoes, bruschetta, and pretzel appetizers are still Excellent. Extreme buyers remorse on my part wishing I would have stuck with one of their tried and true handhelds. Would not recommend ordering steak off the dinner menu based on my experience.

Walked in and was seated immediately. The restaurant is sectioned off but the volume of noise was…read moreloud. Our waitress took our drink orders right after sitting. Very prompt. We both ordered the soup and salad with breadsticks. That is my favorite of all things. We ordered and meals were brought quickly. The soup was hot and full of delicious morsels and the salad was plentiful with light dressing. Perfect. If we were from this area we would definitely return. We recommend this restaurant

We went there to celebrate a loved one's 96th birthday and we had the best service and the food was…read moreamazing. James the manager came by to make sure everything was going well and they made our night a special one! If it's been over two months since you've been there, they have a new manager and staff and they truly have raised the bar! Looking forward to our next visit!

Food was excellent. I had a chicken protein bowl that was full of flavor. And key lime mousse that…read morewas delicious. A very fun place to meet friends for a visit!

Not impressed, the Italian Beef was nothing like the real thing. Soggy White bun, almost like a…read morepot roast with pepperoncini peppers-not giardineria. And they charge $1 for drink refills, who does that!

In from California and decided to check this place out. If you're new to this, you'll get a…read morethorough introduction of how everything works and assistance if you require it. Once you get a hang of the process, it's super easy and convenient. Ingredients/toppings are great and you can build your ramen bowl with all you can use toppings for only a little over $12. After you build your bowl, you roll over to the cooking station and set up the magic. It was a great experience and I would highly recommend it, especially if you like ramen and Kpop! Five stars indeed.

I absolutely love My Bowl! The staff are always friendly, attentive, and super knowledgeable…read more There's a huge variety of ramen to choose from, ranging from mild to very spicy, and I really appreciate that each ramen option clearly lists allergens--so helpful for someone like me with an egg allergy. The ingredients always taste fresh, and the toppings and add-ons are fantastic. The refreshers are absolutely delicious, and I love that you can customize your own bowl--it makes the experience fun and memorable. I've visited several times since discovering this place, and I will definitely be coming back again and again!

When we drive by- if never looked open or busy.... Stopped in today and I already can't wait to go…read moreback!! Husband got the pot roast pit pie and berry pie. That pot pie was AMAZING!! The crust is perfect! I got the grilled chicken on focaccia- which was very good as well. Their sweet tea was excellent as well. I brought a piece of cherry pie home- and it did not disappoint. Food was above and beyond what I hoped for.

OMG the best pie ever! Had the apple with pecans and caramel and it did not disappoint. Also had a…read moregrilled chicken baked potato which was delicious, good to know not only their pie is great!

We received an incomplete order from Head West. I called to request the rest of the order to be…read moredelivered, and was told to call DoorDash and ask them to fix Head West's mistake. Some guy on the phone rudely told me that's how they did it when I said you guys bagged the order, not DoorDash. They're used to dealing with the college kids and must treat everybody like crap.

Tried Head west for first time today. Sandwich had great flavor. Large portions of meat and…read moretoppings. Will eat there again. Might be my go to for subs.

Can't complain. We've hit this Panera a few times while traveling (the Drury next door is our…read moreplace to stay!). We typically order via drive through or on the app for pickup. Staff are friendly and prompt. When short on certain bagels, they're helpful in letting you know and working out substitutions. Easy, quick stop - quality bagels. Always a win.

SO if your soup comes out cold you have to go to the coffee…read morebar and heat the soup up yourself in the microwave!!! Terrible shame since the cashier was so pleasant. 7-27-23 7:10 PM SHAME on you blond haired cook

We were in town for the annual Christmas Market and was ready to be blown away by delicious chili…read more However, what we were served was a major disappointment. The ambiance is plain and simple, no thrills. It's a large room filled with tables and booths. There's no bar. Their beverages range from fountain Coke, bottled Fritz's Premium Soda Pop and Lemonade. We all giggled when they served three small sleeves of saltine crackers. Why three, wouldn't one have been enough? None of us are fans of saltines, each of us commented we prefer oyster crackers for our chili or soups. There were three of us and we all ordered the same thing. We each ordered a single taco and a small chili. When our orders of chili were placed in front of us, each of them had a thin layer of grease on top. Not wanting to disappoint the other two diners, we each kept silent about the gross appearance until we were finished and outside the restaurant. Once outside we all commented how flavorless and greasy the chili was. It had a burn, but it was not from a robust chili flavor. The taco was plain and simple in a soft tortilla. It too was nothing to write how about, but it a lot better then the chili. The service was good for a chili parlor. I kind of felt sorry for the server, there was only one and she was hustling taking care of the entire dining room. Will I return? - No, we all had heartburn after dining. When: December 6, 2019 Why: Lunch before shopping the holiday market.

Nov 5, 2019 Parking…read more- limited street parking Staff - very helpful and pleasant Waitress - very good Butterbean soup - seasoned. Good. Hotdog with chili topping- Good Prices very affordable.