Round Table is my local dive diner. The portions are plentiful and they have senior discounted…read moremeals for individuals over the age of 60. My recent visit, I went with the breakfast I had on my very first visit back in 2020 when we were living in C0VID times. The single biscuit with milk gravy was fluffy and the gravy had a generous amount of sausage. Since my gravy had sausage, I chose bacon as my meat. I enjoyed my eggs scrambled. It also came with a choice of potato and I went with, American Fried over Hash Browns. I was surprised that I got 4 slices of bacon. 1 was cold, but the other 3 were warm. The eggs were super fluffy. I've had scrambled eggs here several times and they are always way better than other diners. When they brought me my order, they forgot my potatoes. My server went back to retrieve them and she returned with a portion that could have served three people. They were good, but I only ate a third. The servers are friendly and attentive, giving the diner a hometown feeling. With it being close to my home, I'll definitely return.

Came in around 9 on a Sunday and service was friendly and quick! The menu is extensive so we took a…read moreminute to decide but then food came out quickly and was delicious!

the service was great, had no complaints about the food. food was exceptionally made. they're a…read moregreat local restaurant and they're reasonably priced. the owner kate is very friendly and the staff is very kind. can say i will be coming back!

It was busy at this establishment. We walked in, ordered at the counter, and found a booth to sit…read morein. I ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich and waffle fries. It was good. My son ordered the big kahuna and got it with fries. He seemed to enjoy it. My sister got a burger with a single patty. I'd say that the single patty is for young kids and light eaters. I think most adults would want two burger patties. The waffle fries were good. Some of the larger waffle fries could maybe have used another minute in the fryer. But they were good.

The food here at this Mom and pop down home good cooking and fellowship of people.They polite fun…read moregood wholesome people. The food is like I'm in my own kitchen eating some good food that stick to the meat of your bones make you want to go back the next day after that and so on it that good

Food was good, except their new packaged cinnamon roll they let the dough rise. It was dry like a…read moredoor stop! The rest of the meal was quite good! Service was off the wall super thanks to Renee. She saw to it the meal was perfect for us. There is not much in the line for ambiance. If you are looking for a place fast, go someplace else. We waited, but it was so well worth it... we shall be returning Thank you Renee

Brought our grands for dinner passing through and they really enjoyed it. They especially loved the…read morepie! The staff are always very sweet and make sure we have everything we need. Tonight my chicken was overcooked and very dry. The waitress offered to make fresh and when I said no thanks she took it off of our ticket. We stop often as it is the half way mark when traveling to see or pick up or grandkids. We will definitely be back.

Thank you so much for accommodating our family dinner of 30. The service, food and restaurant were…read moreamazing. Kim had us set up when we got there, the drinks were never empty and the food came quickly. Thanks again to Kim and all the hard working staff that did such a great job today!

This place was really founded at the Alton farmers market. All of Alton knows that woman knows how…read moreto bake!!! If you feel like you want a special treat but want it to be extra special? The 5$ bag of chocolate chip cookies I grabbed was orgasmic. So clearly homemade, buttery and honestly "perfect" in my book. And I eat too many cookies. The food was fresh and homemade. Corn beef hash was wonderful, excellent meat. Atmosphere is very sweet and the place is very clean. You should stop in to eat their food but remember they always have a bakery section with great homemade bread and excellent sweets- so a drop in works too. Service was great. I really want this place with healthy good food and local owners to thrive! Check it out!

Ordering online was easy to navigate and my order was ready within 15 minutes. The bakery is cute…read moreand the ladies were a pleasure to deal with. The bacon was so flavorful and the biscuits were made fresh and melted in your mouth but pairing it with the sausage gravy was magical. So so good! And super filling. I was able to eat some potatoes and a quarter of the biscuit the next morning and still so good!

What a fabulous breakfast. I was dining alone, so I sat at the bar. Oops, I mean counter. They…read morecall it a counter in a diner, not a bar. There's no liquor being served. When sitting at the counter, depending on your stool, you can see into the kitchen and guess when your plate is placed in the pass through window. I didn't win, I miss guessed. I enjoyed the, Loaded Country Plate. It included one Biscuit with White Pepper Gravy, 2 eggs (Scrambled for me), 2 slices of Bacon and 2 Silver Dollar Pancakes. My plate was full and all of it satisfied my cravings. My eggs were fluffy, the biscuit was huge and the white gravy was tasty. The bacon could have been crisper, but that is just my preference. The smaller pancakes were actually the perfect size for a side dish. The staff were super friendly and attentive. I had one main server, but all the other the team members checked on me, too. It was a true team effort, to make an enjoyable dining experience.

We decided to stop in and try Gogo-Mays, and here is my honest opinion…read more Unfortunately, we will not be back. We walked in and were seated right away, which was great at first. However, two other tables were seated after us, and they were greeted immediately by their waitresses, given drink orders, and even asked for their food orders before anyone ever acknowledged us. Our experience was very different. The staff clearly saw our table, yet no one came over to greet us or even say, "I'll be right with you," for about 10 minutes. I finally had to raise my hand to get the attention of the young lady who seated us. Only then did someone come over to take our drink and food order. Customer service is very important to us, especially since I work in that field. In my opinion, if you don't want to be there, it shows--and unfortunately, that kind of service hurts the business. The restaurant was nothing fancy and just looks like a room/ diner.

Miners is a basic small town diner with booths and tables and a room for large groups. Breakfasts…read moreare very good with the usual items, egg combos, pancakes and waffles, skillets, biscuits and gravy, all the usual fare done very well. Unlimited coffee. Lunches again have the usual cafe fare of burgers and fries, hot and cold sandwiches, salads, gyros, soups and chili, and some specials Suppers consist of fried chicken meat loaf, some steaks, salads, some Italian dishes like spaghetti and mosticholi, as well as open faced turkey and beef, stir fry oriental dishes, and all you can eat specials, like pork chops, chicken, pasta. They also have daily specials to augment their regular menu or to offer a lower price on thier regular fare The service is usually good but there is a turnover in staff mainly because waitressing is not considered as a full time job for most people But it is not crowded so two waitresses can usually handle the amount of people there. The ambience is basically a friendly neighborhood cafe with mainly middle aged and older people there in the morning for breakfast and business people for lunch. with familes and older couples for dinner The owners are wonderful people who have raised their childen here in Gillespie from grade school through to college. The kids could sometimes be seen working there and were popular and well liked in the community. I give it a four star only because the turnover of cooks sometimes makes for inconsistency on some items. Breakfast and lunch are your best bets though.

Food was pretty good but the service was slow from the server and kitchen to how long we had to…read morewait for our food to how long it took the server to come to the table had to get up and track down server for refills.

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.