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    Polly's Restaurant

    3.6 (24 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Steven B.

    This little place is one of the best kept secrets in the Riverbend area. I am almost, scared to tell people how good this place is, for fear of it being over crowded, but it already is always super busy when I have stopped for breakfast. The locals already know a good meal and value. For over a year, I'd pass this diner going to work and really never thought much of it. It sits way off the road in a inconspicuous little strip center. Now that I have moved over to the IL side, I thought I'd give them a try. I've only been twice for breakfast, but I can say each time I have been totally satisfied. My first visit, I ordered what they call, Daily Special. It's always on the menu, but it is a sampling of a lot of breakfast favorites. I had two eggs scrambled, bacon, Hash Browns and a Half Order of Biscuits and Gravy. This ole farm boy who became a city man and now has moved back to his roots, was in foodie heaven. It was all simply prepared, not overly salty which I feared. It was a plate full of true breakfast comfort foods. My second breakfast visit, I had planed to order a Bacon and Cheese Omelette. When I arrived and read the Daily Specials on the Wipe Board, they were offering a Meat Lovers Omelette. Why only have bacon, when you can also have ham and sausage with cheese in your omelette. It was a no brainer, I went with the Meat Lovers. When my server asked about my potato side, I thought since I had their Hash Browns the other day, I'd try the American Fries. Then she asked a question, I had never been asked at breakfast before. She wanted to know if I wanted them, Grilled or Deep Fried. I was taken back and asked what she meant by deep fried. When she described them, I knew them as Pub Chips. So I said, Deep Fried. Forget the diet, give me those Pub Chips for breakfast. My omelette had a perfectly light yellow tint to it. I hate it when they have those darker blotches through out. It was stuffed full of meat, so it did satisfy a meat lover. Then, there were those Deep Fried American Potatoes, aka Pub Chips. They were thinly sliced and crisp like a potato chip. I liked them, but man I kept thinking of them with a big burger at an Irish Pub. The coffee here is strong, the way I like it. I drink mine black, so it made my mornings. The servers are attentive and you can tell they remember their regulars. Heck, it was only my second visit and two of them commented, that I was back. I can assure, this place is going to be in my breakfast rotation and I will be checking them out for lunch and may-be a blue plate special for dinner. When: September 17 & 25, 2020 Why: Breakfast Will I return?: It added to my breakfast rotation in my new home state and hometown.

    New Soul Patty veggie burger at Polly's. A must try
    Troy S.

    I had the new Soul Patty veggie burger. Was seriously the BEST veggie burger ever. Well built and tasty. Didn't want it to taste or look like meat. Was not disappointed! Try it.

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    The food was really, really really good. There was nice and the service is great place look nice tome

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    Great service, good food. Burrito is always my choice. No lines and their employees are always polite and respectful.

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    It was a great experience, and I definitely will be back for the great food at low prices!

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    Decent food, great staff. The menu is large with a good variety of food. Breakfast can be ordered anytime of day.

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    We stopped in to enjoy some traditional breakfast entrees. The food was amazing and the service, exemplary! We will be returning!

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    During the peak of covid there were no precautions being takes such as not wearing masks, and no distancing at all.

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