Got the breakfast horse shoe. A lot of food for the money. Very friendly staff and great portion…read moresizes.

Delicious food and great service don't let the outside change your mind. Clean friendly highly…read morerecommend

This is a small diner! One cook, one waitress and an ATM machine :)…read moreIt is kind of loud inside whenever the air is running and then when it shuts off, you find you were yelling! Oops This was a nice stop for us on our way to Chicago. I had a cheeseburger and the layer salad. The layer salad was strictly a sentimental choice based on what I remembered my mom making and I'd have to say, I was disappointed. Due to the small bowl they served it in it was mostly mayo with very little lettuce. The cheeseburger was excellent though - nothing fancy, but great flavor! Hubby ordered the meatloaf special and thought it was good.

Cutest tiny ma and pa place with great service, great food. Burgers, grilled chicken sandwich,…read morecrinkle fries delicious.

We had planned on coming here while exploring Rt 66, but to our surprise we ended up coming by…read moreagain a couple days later because we found ourselves in the area yet again! Everything about the Ariston Cafe is delightful. If you want nostalgia and a step back in time, this is the place. The building inside and out does not disappoint! And we haven't even gotten to the food yet! You can go big or small here with the food they offer, price wise and size. Plus the menu is divided into American and several options from other countries. And there's a nice salad bar. On our first visit we both had pasta and of course dessert from the large tray they bring around. It's pretty irresistible! The salad bar was just enough to get things started. Everything was delicious. On our second visit we chose classic American food. Again, very good. You just can't go wrong here. See my pictures for specifics. On both visits the staff was great. Very friendly and attentive, yet not intrusive. If you haven't been it's really worth stopping.

Stopped here while touring Route 66. YOU HAVE TO STOP!…read more The burger was like homemade. They even grill the bun. Fries are great. Club sandwich was equally as great. Love the interior. Lots of historic pics. Ask for Cindy for your waitress. She is awesome. She has a quick wit and will have you in stitches.

OMG! I just happened to visit the Wooden Duck for my first time, during Blackburn Colleges…read moreHomecoming. The restaurant was packed and the staff hustled to provide good service. Lucky for me, I was able to get a seat at the bar. My adult beverage was a draft Flight by Yuengling. For lunch, I went with a Pork Tenderloin Sandwich with a side of Fries. The tenderloin was crisp and had good flavor. However, it had a perfect shape, so I could tell it came from a bag and was not done in house. I enjoyed the thin crisp fries. A roll of Paper Towels served as your napkin. Typically I prefer linen, but for a dive bar, paper towels do the trick. I also liked that the Wooden Duck has hooks under the bar. Hooks provide a safe place for purses and jackets. I got a giggle when I used the mens room and the owner showed his political views by having a caricature of the governor in the urinal. They even had a witty disclaimer, so you shouldn't be offended. I got a second giggle when I looked around the bar and realized, about 60% of the guest were an alternative lifestyle. So everyone is welcome at the Wooden Duck.

How did I get here. We retired to a small town that doesn't have a DMV office. So we drove the 20…read moremiles to the thriving metropolis of Carlinville (not really,charming for sure, but just big enough to have cheap plaza office space for a state govt. office). So of course although my wife had done extensive research on all the documentation we would need to pay a state to drive our car...we had missed one. So we went to the Wood Duck for lunch while we waited for our credit union to send us a lien release form. We had talked to the kind soul at the DMV and she was "all-in" on this place. She was so right. It is an intimate space, with a small bar out front, and then a few more tables in a back area. We took a booth right in front of the kitchen. It is a very "locals" place. There were some police having lunch (likely the entire force, at least by weight)...and one of them stared me down as if he had never seen a veteran, former DoD executive, in a collared shirt, and khakis in a public restaurant before. [Yes I was the only pepper in the salt]. The actual restaurant staff was excellent, and welcoming. Our server was a whirlwind of effecient hospitality. I got a pork tenderloin sandwich (and later the same day was invited to join a pork tenderloin sandwich group on FB)... ordered the fries, not clear if that came with them, didn't keep the reciept. My wife got a cheesburger that she was very happy with. My tenderloin was crispy, juicy and a bit too salty in a good way. This place is a definite keeper on the list of places we will be willing to travel to over time. Perhaps if I come back often enough, Barney will get used to "others" visiting his little fiefdom.

I went back to my home town for a visit. This is a very small town and not much going on . This is…read morea new restaurant that just recently opened up . My friend and I ate out on the patio which was small but very nice. I had the veal pasta scallopini . It was good but the veal was alittle chewy. I believe it should of been pounded out thinner which would of made it more tender .I have had veal many times and the veal is always thinner and tender. Other then that the favor was good . My friend had the smothered chicken and she really liked it . I hope the restaurant does well S the town needs a nice place to enjoy a meal

EVERYTHING was Magnifico! At the moment we walked in, we were greeted like old friends. We had…read moreshrimp fettuccine and Veal Saltimbocca and Pappardelle & Meatballs and chicken tenders and fries! You must drive to Downtown Delavan and be prepared to be amazed with the taste! The bread was delicious too! The restrooms were very clean! Extremely prompt and courteous and they kept checking back to make sure our drinks were filled and made sure we had enough bread!

I checked in and got a Yelp offer for a $2 slammer. Cool!…read more After walking down from the truck stop out on US-36, I was ready for a good meal. The restaurant sits at the corner, and it has 3 tables inside. During my visit, I was the only person who sat inside. Most customers were walk-ins and the took their orders to go. They have a walk-up window and a nice family stopped by as they took their dog for a walk. I would say the bulk of their menu consists of hot dogs and ice cream creations. With such a limited menu, I was still able to walk out a satisfied customer. Amanda was my pleasant server. I started off with a pulled pork sandwich and it was delicious. Still hungry, I tried a chili cheese dog. OK, my appetite was still there, so the cheese nachos finished off my meal. So what about that $2 Slammer? Even though I was full, and even though I know when to say 'when', I ordered the Slammer - it's like a Blizzard at another restaurant. It was very good. Both the exterior and the interior were well kept and clean. The ample size restroom was equally clean and well-kept. I recommend!

This Cree Mee picture is of the old Cree Mee. They closed down and reopened on the corner where an…read moreold bank used to be. They used to serve actual food but now they serve no more food than a gas station (hot dogs and nachos). The ice cream and shakes is pretty good. The quality of the ice cream is average at best but they are much too expensive for what they are. It is no longer a restaurant, it is a small room and should be considered more so an ice cream shop. It is a nice place to grab something cold to drink and eat in the summer. They are closed during winter, as is to be expected. Overall this is a nice place to get a small bite to eat.

We were in Lincoln doing some touristy things and needed a place to eat. Thanks to Yelp I came upon…read moreDaphne's and we had a delicious meal there. The vegetable soup was amazing. The spaghetti with garlic bread was so good I ate it all. Somehow I had room for dessert and the chocolate cream pie really hit the spot! Daphne's has a wide variety to choose from be it breakfast, lunch or dinner. Inside it's quaint, clean, and the staff is friendly. What else could anyone need?

This is my third trip in with my elderly parents in the past month. I wanted to write a review…read morebecause I have been told that this place is average. Friendly family environment. That has not been our experience at all. Great selection and the portions are very generous. Both dinner and breakfast have been cooked exactly to order and were delicious. The prices are very reasonable. We will be back. The staff are friendly and attentive. Only con is they do not currently deliver.

Excellent food. Really top notch. You will be pleasantly surprised that a smaller city like…read moreLincoln has such quality and taste. Make this place a must on your next trip through Lincoln.

Always enjoy their food and relaxed friendly atmosphere. Have eaten here many times and have not…read morebeen disappointed.

Food is normally really good here, which is why I was disappointed with my meal tonight. My salmon…read morewas extremely overcooked and chewy--more like eating a steak than salmon. I'm hoping it was just an off night because I've always enjoyed the food here otherwise. They give large portions and staff are always friendly. I will be back but probably not ordering salmon again.

Went here with a big group of locals while visiting. They were doing a pork chop family style…read moredinner; those chops were cooked to perfection. Simple, but so good! It came with apple sauce, green beens, mashed potatoes and biscuits as sides. I had a little of each of the sides, and the apple sauce was my favorite, but those chops were so good, I could not stop eating them. Thin. Breaded. Golden fried to absolute perfection, my eyes are rolling back in my head just righting the review. The waitress was wonderful. Speedy. Courteous. Friendly. We were there just to get together with my Aunt and a bunch of her friendly neighbors; we were treated well. She assumed we were there for a celebration, and was prepared to offer some embarrassing celebration song. But, that was not necessary. Enjoyed them a great bit!

Finally!! Head west is in Jacksonville. That's the good…read morenews,unfortunately it took four trips to get a decent sandwich. After three previous attempts and horrible fails. I am happy to say today's experience was fantastic. Subs were perfect,salad great and the girl running the place was killing it. Previous experiences were horrible I hope this is a good sign for the future. The subs are on a sweet bread, I have tried most when there done right they are great subs. Brownies are the best ever. Posted some "pics"to get an idea of what subs really look like, don't like professional Photos. The salads are also very good. Kettle chips and Jones soda all good stuff. I hope the experience I had today will be the "norm" not a fluke. Good luck and enjoy... UPDATE: three trips, three perfect sandwiches. All made by Kelsey S. Keep up the good work.

Head West in Jacksonville makes extraordinarily good sandwiches. The ingredients are the same as…read moreother shops but the end result is heaven on bread and there bread is fantastic as well. Keep up the good work.