I heard that this place did the Pork Tenderloin Sandwich right. Boy did they! It was thin, crispy,…read moreoversized and delicious. Our server was friendly and attentive. This was your classic small dinner that features photos and coal mining memorabilia.

Overall, i would rate them a 4.9/5. The service was efficient and kind. The food was delicious and…read morehomemade (ooh, the carrots!!!) with very large portions. The prices were fair. We had the Julienne Salad with Poppyseed dressing and Chicken strips, so juicy and hot/fresh. Hot & crisp fries, delicious carrots and side salad. The dining room was a little warm. 83 degrees out side this evening. Would love to go again, soon!

The Chuckwagon Cafe is a cozy family diner at Vandalia IL. We are fortunate to pass by on our road…read moretrip from St Louis. Breakfast options are plentiful and very reasonable in price. The waitress recommended both Greek omelette and the Western omelette. We ordered Greek omelette ($12.99) , with additional green peppers ($0.75) and mushrooms ($1). The portion is generous, sufficient for two persons. Coffee ($2.75) was okay to do the job. This is a homey spot to start your day. I'd recommend this for eggs and omelette!

The Chuckwagon has very cute decor and is very inviting. It was such a surprise to seat yourself…read more Our server had just started her shift and was very friendly. I had a Ham, cheese and mushroom omelette which was really good, a biscuit and some yummy home fried potatoes. My husband got a skillet that he really liked. Their coffee was also really good.

"Pancakes are really good,Bacon is thick and great. It doesn't take very long"…read more 7yr old approved

We had takeout taco salads and they were great. Shell was crispy, lettuce was fresh, and topping…read morewas plentiful. Great job Four Star Restaurant! You always make food fresh and flavorful.

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 is a wonderful little place. The food is great and service friendly. I can recommend the…read more"Jo's one egg omelette".

Very good food in a quaint little diner off the highway. We had the bacon double smashburger and…read morechicken sandwich and both were excellent. Homemade chips and dip were good and preferred over the fries. Lovely waitress. Reasonable prices. Don't forget to get some cinnamon rolls to go if they aren't sold out.

What dump. I was going to eat and catch up on emails and was kicked out by Debby. She said they…read moredon't allow office work, which is stupid. In the 30+ years I've never had that happen. That Debby is a real B****. Don't go here it's not safe. I thought I was going to get jumped by the locals in the diner.

We have only been in the area since early June. We are making our way around to the local area…read morespots. Debbie's caught my eye a few days ago. In the midst of a local heat wave, their A/C went down. I saw Debby (owner) post that they would close early out of concern for the safety of her people. I love good leadership where ever I find it. So that interaction pushed this diner to the top of the list. We went for lunch today. So glad, didn't get to meet Debby, but had a great time with the two young women holding down the fort who are great ambassadors for the Diner, their town, and their generation. They were both, effecient, pleasant, and engaging. My wife had the popcorn shrimp/fries. I got a patty melt/fries and coleslaw. Every item was simple, and well prepared. I liked the coleslaw, and I can be a harsh critic. The fries are those crispy battered kind, a favorite for both of us. We will absolutely be back, we live here now and need good dependable places. A town needs good, locally owned/staffed places, it is a connector, a community center. We will

Very small traditional old style diner. Very casual. Grill right behind the counter. Hamburgers are…read moreoffered in different sizes. Chocolate malt was excellent!

Great service with home cooked food. Open 24/7 they have great prices and delicious milk shakes!!read more

You really can't go wrong here. Their menu is huge be it breakfast selections or lunch and dinner…read more I've been here twice in the span of five days. Today I had the cabbage soup, which is incredible, a tuna salad sandwich on toasted cinnamon bread, and hash browns. An enormous meal!! Then came back later and got the cherry cheesecake togo that was to die for!! The other day I had a BBQ beef sandwich which was quite good. Whatever they serve it's really tasty. Service is great and friendly. The locals def know how good the food is cos it's always busy whether dine in or carry out.

Every time I've come here the service was fast and friendly. My review needs at least 85 characters.read more

Every time we walk into the restaurant, we are greeted by one of the staff like we are family. The…read morefood is always prepared properly and promptly by the excellent workers and delicious to the last bite. Highly recommend stopping in for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

This place is pretty good. It's slightly pricey a diner tho the food is always very good. They have…read morelots of variety including steak, sandwich, and salad. We came mostly for the seafood. The portions are very generous!! I had cod, catfish, and walleye. The fish were good. The prawns were only so so. The cheddar chowder was not very strong cheese flavor so it was quite enjoyable. Service was very fast and friendly. It's a very nice family dinner. We came mid morning on a Monday and it was still pretty busy. A great place for brunch, dinner, or quick bite to eat and take break on your way to or from the awesome museum of honest Abe! This is my second time so I'll definitely come back. Also if you come on your birthday, you'll get a pretty hefty dessert for free! Nice! Very nice ambiance. Bathroom is fine. They have free WiFi! Letter of Recommendation: A