I have wanted to visit 222 Artisan Bakery for quite a while. I heard they have pizza on Fridays and…read moreSaturdays. I finally made it. Ordered a pizza with pepperoni and bacon. I'd call this a hand tossed dough and they used a low moisture mozzarella. The sauce and toppings were tasty. They brought it out on a round metal pan. Here's the part I didn't like...the cardboard disc under it. Why are you putting cardboard under a fresh pizza that is being eaten in the restaurant?

222 Artisan Bakery is a nice rustic old fashioned coffee shop. It is conveniently located just down…read morethe street from courthouse. Making it a great place to stop by when paying your property taxes, or when you're doing your jury duty. I'm glad to see that they are a proud server of Plaid Coffee. So many other shops use the same local roaster or one from St. Louis, so it is nice to see that they give us a Scottish touch roasted in small batches. I enjoyed an iced coffee. When I drink hot coffee, I drink it black. However, when it is iced, I need a little packet of Splenda and a splash of milk. To accompany my iced coffee, I enjoyed a Mini Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread. I was torn between a blueberry danish, blueberry muffin and the mini bread. When I asked the cashier for guidance, he recommended the pumpkin bread because it was a seasonal special. He said, the other two were always available and could enjoy them on another visit. To be honest, the mini Pumpkin Bread with Chocolate Chips did not impress me. I found it to be dry and the pumpkin flavor was faint, but it was chuck full of chocolate chips. Next time I'm at the courthouse paying the next installment of property taxes, I'll stop by again and try one of the blueberry treats. I think I may even grab one of the loaves of bread they had on sale.

Within the last month, Sacred Grounds has had a change in ownership. For some that is sad news, but…read morethe good news is that the new owners so far have been keeping the same high quality service and products. My recent visit was to take part of Javapalooza being sponsored by Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau. When it's warm outside, I enjoy my coffee iced. My go to is, Vanilla Honey Latte with whole milk. If you're having a latte, why not go whole hog and enjoy that whole milk. The rich fullness of whole milk, adds to the flavor. Looking at their pastry case, it was hard for me to choose. However, once my eyes saw the Pizza Scone, I wanted a savory treat over a sweet. The scone was full of flavor, but a little on the dry side. After a couple bites, the dryness did not bother me, because the flavor was so good. Scared Grounds is located on the Main drag in downtown Edwardsville, so next time you're in town, be sure to stop by.

We were driving back from St.Louis and wanted a quick coffee and muffin. We stopped in downtown…read moreEdwardsville to Sacred Grounds as it stated online they offer gluten free items. This is a cute coffee house filled with local art serving breakfast and lunch items. Unfortunately it was a Monday and they did not have any gluten free items. My wife just had a coffee which she said was very good and I had an Orange Creme muffin. Very fresh with pieces of fresh orange. Definitely a cute place to try when in Edwardsville Illinois.

LOVE teaspoons. It's such an underrated tea room in the area. Way better prices than the local tea…read morerooms in stl, but not the traditional experience. Every tea I've ever had here has been off the charts. They have caffeine free options, too! The teapot for two is excellent. I am a sucker for a pick two because I like a lil diversity. The ceasar salad is great. Big fan of the teaspoon pesto sandwich. My partner raves about the chicken croissant and always gets a side salad with olive oil. The workers are nice. Its seat yourself with a number and they clear the table when you're finished. Easy place to bring kids. Plenty of options for seating! Personally love the booth option.

What a disappointment this experience was. Teaspoons Cafe should be called "The Burnt Cafe"…read more We all ordered the Breakfast Platter and were upset with what we received. When ordering the ham they fail to mention it's 2 1/2 slices of deli ham. The only thing that tasted fresh were the eggs and the pancake. The bacon and sau was severely burnt and dry. However, the potatoes were the worst. They were dry, burnt, over seasoned and did not taste fresh at all. The meat and potatoes were cooked hours ago reheated when ordered. For being $12 it is not worth it and that money would be better spent at McDonalds. To make matters worse I heard a staff employee coughing in the kitchen. She should be home not making the food.

Everything I've had at June's has been great, but my far my favorite is the French toast. It is…read morecooked perfectly and so good.

We love coming to Junes. For a place that's farm fresh foods and the dirtiest chai. I think they…read morenail it! It's patio season and they have one out back and one area in the front. Get there decently it gets busier around 10A on the weekends!

We were looking for a treat around Edwardsville today & Yelp "surprise me" feature selected Cafe…read moreBirdie for us - so glad it did! I had the gluten free lemon lavender donut & a vanilla latte - both were great! My husband had a scone he enjoyed & lemonade that was very freshly squeezed. Service was prompt and friendly - you order up at the counter. Lots of GF options, no upcharge for oat milk, gender neutral bathroooms, cozy seating both indoor and outdoor on the patio, self serve water station.

I live really close to Cafe Birdie and have been wanting to check it out forever, but I never…read moreseemed to be free during their open hours. Pro tip: definitely check their hours before you go--and honestly, just plan your day around it because it's that good. I was expecting your typical little coffee-and-sandwich spot, but it completely exceeded my expectations. They have a couple of parking spaces behind the building, and if those are full, there's a free lot about 500 feet down the road. It was pretty busy at lunchtime. You order at the counter, and they bring everything to your table. There's a mix of indoor and outdoor seating in various sizes, and the decor is adorable. I especially loved the maps--they make great conversation starters. I noticed several tables pointing out places they'd visited and swapping travel stories. The menu has a nice variety. I ordered the chicken salad on ciabatta with a side salad. The chicken salad had a strong dill flavor that I really enjoyed, and the ciabatta was perfectly fresh--not too tough. Next time, I'll probably pick a different side since the salad was basically just lettuce. If there was any dressing, it was super light, so I ended up adding some of the lettuce into my sandwich. The surprise standout, though, was the lavender lemonade--a total sleeper hit. It was scorching hot that day, and I wanted something refreshing, so I ordered it on a whim. Honestly, it was the best lemonade I've ever had. I don't usually find myself making a special trip to a café just for lemonade, but here I am. I'm not sure if it's seasonal, but I really hope it sticks around.

Delightful anime inspired dessert shop! Probably should change the name to something more suitable,…read morebut the interior is charming and the drinks and boba are great!

Seriously the cutest little cafe with the sweetest staff! I asked plenty of questions and she gave…read moreme all the answers. The menu posted on yelp did not do this place justice, they had so many things!!!! From desserts to food the case was filled with so much delicious looking food. I was so upset that I had ate before hand and it was still a little too early for a sweet treat but it gives me an excuse to come back! There are so many things I want to try.

Wife and I stopped here for lunch and it was amazing! They were busy, so he prepared for a possible…read morewait if you're going right around lunch. We only waited like maybe 20 minutes for our food, it was a nice day and we sat outside so it really didn't matter :) I had a burger, it was perfect! I got my with chips...again perfect :) Atmosphere was fun and relaxing outside. My wife said her sandwich was great too. We will be back no doubt. All the employees were really nice along the way, no issues there. What stood out to me was the amount of traffic where you order was nuts, but they were all nice and happy to help with our first visit. Thanks all we appreciate it!

We were antiquing and stopped for lunch. This place looked good, so we hopped in. So glad we did!…read more Cute little place. Hubby had the weekend special of cheeseburger and chips. He said it was great. It sure looked good! I got the daily special; Granny's Gobbler. It is a turkey apple delicious fantastic sandwich! Loved it! The inside is a small area for seating, but there is lots of seating outside. The young girl who took our order was so friendly and helpful. The food came out quickly and it was delicious! The desserts looked amazing, but I was too full to have any, will have to go back! It's a busy place with lots of take out orders. A really wonderful place to grab lunch! It's fun, friendly and delicious! Highly recommend!

I absolutely recommend this company to everyone needing a cake made! My daughter's cake was…read moreBEAUTIFUL and tasted absolutely amazing. I've been buying cakes for years and I've always hated the taste. I'm not big on cake myself, but this cake was fantastic! So so so soft and moist, the icing was creamy and not overly sweet. They did an amazing job and I'm glad to have found my new cake baker. I mean look how beautiful this cake is! Also the communication was great

Chose this bakery for our daughter's wedding. It was wonderful. We ordered a wedding cake, a sheet…read morecake and a grooms cake(shaped like a snare drum). They were all different flavors and they were all delicious. Everyone was talking about how moist and delicious they were. They were also very reasonably priced and delivered/set up at the venue. They also have a wonderful selection in their bakery case and serve breakfast and lunch.