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    Paul's Place

    3.9 (45 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 2:00 pm

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    PAUL'S PLACE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Juke Box
    Good for groups

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    Triple Chocolate Cheesecake
    Mona A.

    As someone who prides herself as having tasted a variety of native flavors from Chicago to New Orleans as well as several authentic international cuisines, it is sometimes disappointing to come to a smaller place like Kankakee and have a serious flavor crisis! So, when I was finally introduced to "Paul's Place", I really did not expect too much. But this place has rendered this skeptic into a believer. I have visited this place 2 more times since my first visit (because I feared that my initial low expectation led me to set a low bar for their food). But I am very excited to admit that this place is legit in terms of deliciousness. I was seriously surprised by the inclusion of alfalfa sprouts in the Paul's burger but they definitely know what they're doing. It is a good pairing for the 1000 island dressing and the bacon. I highly recommend this burger. Also, if they give you a choice between battered or crinkly cut fries, get the battered....delish! Your heart may grumble but your palate with forever be in your debt! Their chicken wing dinner seems to be a customer fave, I think.....the chicken is not spiced or anything but the batter is pretty tasty. It is simply seasoned, I believe, but having had several simply spiced chicken out there, the size of their wings is chosen well which allows them to be perfectly battered and cooked. So even when you're tasting plain chicken, every bite of the accompanying batter gives it a nice flavor and crispiness. Their garlic shrimp is not too overpowering either. It is not the best I've had but it is pretty good! I would also recommend the triple chocolate cheesecake if they have it. I don't think it was made in house, but it is good nonetheless (whatever vendor it is from). Also, they have a wide beer selection available in this area, I believe. All in all, a very pleasant experience. I highly recommend this place. With its very affordable price range, huge portions, and good flavors, I would recommend putting it on your speed dial! It'll come in handy any time you want to go out for some casual breakfast/lunch/dinner or just want to order for pick-up because it is a lazy day for cooking.

    Can't beat the Beer selection here

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    The staff was friendly and attentive. The food was good as well. Stop in for a cup of coffee or a nice, warm bowl of soup.

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    Definitely my favorite hidden gem in Kankakee! I eat there at least twice a week and have never had anything bad there

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    Horrible. That's all I can say. Yuck. No atmosphere. The food was bland. Why anyone would return here is beyond me.

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    Great, simple place for great food and awesome breakfast. Small town charm and old-school quality!

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    Honey Toast Cafe

    3.9
    (16 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    A few months ago I tried the latest iteration of what was once a great restaurant , Lil and…read moreStan's , in Bradley. In the years since its demise, the building has housed several restaurants. Perhaps the most notorious replacement was Piggies(or something like that name). The owner in the 1980's painted the building pink as an act of defiance against the village. Later, the owner took it one step further and set fire to the building to gather Insurance proceeds. He was convicted of arson in local circuit court. Well, as I said, a few months ago, I decided to try the new restaurant occupying this classic downtown space on Broadway. I was relatively optimistic as I entered the restaurant with a friend. We selected a booth with an excellent view of the then operating dry cleaner across the street. I chose as my meal a basic breakfast staple: French toast... So, nothing fancy, like Eggs Benedict. When my French toast arrived, at first, I thought the waitress had brought the plate to the wrong table, because I did not really recognize the food on my plate as French toast. Well, when questioned, the waitress admitted that the plate she brought to my table was in fact the order I had placed. So, I settled in and began to eat the food on my plate. It resembled in some ways French toast, I suppose. But, in critical ways, related to texture and taste what I tried to eat was not French toast. Rather, it was somebody's idea of a concoction that built upon the concept of French toast. Perhaps that was a good artistic idea, but it did not satisfy my need for French toast. I have not been back.

    First of all, the service was excellent. They were quick, polite, and accommodating! They seem to…read morehave a great team of people waiting and cleaning tables. The issue is with the food. My husband had eggs, which had egg shells in them. I'm so thankful they are using real eggs, but l could do without the shells. The bacon in my omelette was undercooked and so were my hash browns. I appreciate the speed at which we were served, but would be more than happy to wait a few more minutes so things could be cooked properly. I think this place has loads of potential, but needs to slow a bit to make sure their basics are done correctly.

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    Three hard scrambled eggs with onions, green peppers,   tomatoes, and cheese with bacon and sausage links
    Three hard scrambled eggs with onions, green peppers, tomatoes, and cheese with bacon and sausage links
    Steak fajita skillet
    Steak fajita skillet
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    Hoppy Pig

    Hoppy Pig

    3.8
    (222 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    The beer and cocktail mine is huge! It's got an open seating area and a pretty large bar. The…read morebathrooms are at the back and off to the side, there is a very large room looking like it's for catered parties or large parties connected is the barrel room which serves breakfast. We sat at the bar and the bartender is super attentive 1 o'clock in the afternoon on a Thursday and it's not very busy The music is decent not too loud. There are a lot of TVs. We ordered Reuben combo with pastrami and corned beef with a side of macaroni and cheese and we also ordered a side of the cornbread casserole just because it's something unique and different to try. As for the sandwich we both enjoyed it although it's a little smoky Mac & cheese is okay. It definitely could use green onions on top to dress it And the cornbread casserole is a homemade cornbread that's soft with like a kind of cream filling and loaded with corn it was my least favorite We also ordered a couple old-fashioned. I don't like that they have the little ice cubes, butdrinks are tasty.

    Tonight was my first visit as I recently moved and have heard several times how I just HAVE to…read morecheck out the Hoppy Pig. Now I know it is worth all the hype. Ambiance, food, drinks and service were all top notch! We sat under the massive old timey stained glass chandelier at the big community table. What a neat idea. I had the bison burger. Perfectly seasoned and cooked to a beautiful medium just as I requested. The coleslaw had a bit too much onion, but it was still good. My Mom had tots with the trio wrap. It was so deliciously smokey. And a "fall off the porch" drink that was just peachy and not too strong for her. But Beau was the shining star of our visit. He took time to go over the menu and make suggestions. And was very attentive to refill our waters and check in after we had our first few bites without hovering. I will definitely be back soon to try the wings!

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    Bar area
    Bar area
    Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese
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    Decor including a stand alone arcade machine

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    Ryans Pier

    Ryans Pier

    3.8
    (40 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    Happy Sunday! Here at Ryan's Pier, my daughter and I enjoyed our first time here for lunch. Weather…read morewas beautiful with all the shine sun on this gorgeous Sunday. Topping at 89 degrees with a little breeze, it felt wonderful. A cute little lake view with a park for the kiddos. It was a decent place for any day outing. Just a nice view and something for everyone to enjoy their afternoon. Ryan's Pier had plenty of seating inside and out. A full bar with plenty of options. I ordered a margarita nothing too fancy but still really good. Menu was simple with burgers, wraps, quesadillas and a kiddos menu. A typical bar menu. Except Ryan's Pier was a total hit, and our new lunch time outing! Everything was really good! We ordered the kids cheese quesadilla, chicken wrap with onion petals and some homemade crab cakes. Everything was really delicious for our lunchtime and very much appeasing. Our entrees came out hot and ready! Didn't take no time! Our waitress and the staff were terrific! Nice smiles with great hospitality. The women were patient and pretty much laid back. Good service, nice view and great company is always a great time! Always my motto! Check em out!

    Breakfast is only served on Saturday(5:30am-10:30am) and Sunday(5:30am-10:45am) after breakfast the…read morekitchen closes to set up for lunch. Saturday (11:00am-9:00pm) and Sunday (12:00pm-8:00pm) MONDAY-THURSDAY (10:30am-8:30pm) FRIDAY (10:30am-9:00pm) The river is across the street (mostly gravel) from the restaurant. There's parking along the river side and more parking in the back of the restaurant. The restaurant is a bit tired but clean, bathrooms were spotless, but the woman's was a bit warm - I guess the AC doesn't reach the bathroom. 4 slot machines are right inside the door next to the bar (which is fairly large). There are 5 booths along the walls with about the same amount of tables. Another room in front with about 5 round tables too. Theres a large fire burning fireplace out in front with a few tables & chairs. Today there was a large tent out in front with a lot of tables and chairs. I had a Denver omelet (ham, onion, bell pepper) which looked to be about 2 eggs, hash browns and rye toast. The eggs were a bit overcooked but not bad. My husband had 2 eggs (scrambled), large slice of grilled ham, with biscuit & gravy (the biscuit seemed to be a bit doughy) and two sausage links. It all tasted pretty good. Coffee was pretty good, not bitter at all but held up to my added cream & sugar. They don't offer poached eggs (Benedicts are served with sunny side up) or grits. Service was a bit slow, but not too bad. It would've been nice to have our coffee filled more and I went and got a menu myself since we'd been sitting there awhile without having one (or coffee).

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    Ryans Pier
    Ryans Pier
    Ryans Pier

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