The name of the restaurant is wrong here on Yelp! The correct name is Shelly's Smash Burger…read more Staff were very friendly. Ingredients were all fresh. Prices very reasonable. It's not really a truck stop, but it is part of a convenience store at a Phillips 66 gas station. The only options for burgers in Waterloo near where we are, are either fast food or Denny's, Applebees, etc. It's a bit of a drive down Rte 3 to Red Bud, but if you want a very good burger at a reasonable price it's worth making the trip.

I went out on a limb trusting some other Yelp reviews of this place and decided to stop on our way…read moreback from the wine trails in Southern Illinois. We had a hard time ordering. It was a little bit confusing on if we went to the main checkout or the one in the corner, which is kind of like a weird restaurant/ gambling area. Anyway, after we figure out what we wanted we waited for the order and ate it on the drive home. It did not package well, even from the store to the car which was like a 10-second walk. The fries were mushy and gross, and I feel like the burger was completely underwhelming. I think steak 'n shake has some of the best burgers. If we were going to stop somewhere local we probably should have done that. That. There's nothing to write home about and they offer a discount on some ice cream that's hand scooped, my partner got some of that and tried it and it was completely freezer burnt. So needless to say we won't be back, but it was I guess. Guess interesting to check out a local spot that I've been curious about. 3/10 won't try again and wouldn't recommend.

Do not skip this place! Idk how this place doesn't have more reviews. It's a cute little old…read morebuilding, and our service was excellent. App: Loaded burnt end chips - I'm a sucker for a house made chip and these were great, I think they may have had the BBQ rub on them? Their seasoning on the chips was special Bf had smoked pork steak - EXCELLENT, was juicy and well seasoned Sides: potato salad and onion rings - great I had BBQ sampler (brisket, pulled pork, bratwurst and 1/4 rack ribs) - juicy, fall apart brisket, pulled pork was not dry like 90% of places, ribs were some of the best I've had and so was the bratwurst Sides: mac and cheese and hush puppies - the mac and cheese is not baked mac and cheese (I definitely prefer baked) but this was FANTASTIC. Hush puppies were great. I also had a Bloody Mary with their pickle vodka - it was perfect, not too spicy and they had a fresh (possibly homemade) pickle

In Red Bud- there are few restaurants and this was my local friend's pick…read more The waitress was quick to wait on us. She kept our drinks refilled constantly. The food came out quickly and was hot or chilled (slaw) correctly. The French fries were crispy (given to me to try BBQ sauce). The chicken sandwich was full of well smoked and seasoned chicken. The coleslaw was vinegar based and I just added some black pepper. The mustard sauce was excellent. The tea was good. The newer decor set the place off from the smokehouse menu. It seemed more of a bar than a smokehouse. I was an immediate fan.

Stopped in last night with my 2 kiddos, their spouses, and 3 grandchildren, with myself and son and…read morehis wife and kids in from Colorado and California respectively, while visiting my daughter who lives in Chester. Great service and good food. Burgers and fries were especially good and fresh. The kids really liked the cheese sticks. Thank you for being open on a Sunday evening and accommodating all of us!

There are very few restaurants in the Chester area which is how my daughter and I ended up here…read more This is a fairly new bar and very big. Their drinks were good but if you are a beer drinker you are mostly looking at the normal, run of the mill lagers. They did have a couple of IPAs but nothing special craft brewery-ish. My daughter ordered a mule and said it was very good. We both ordered burgers and fries. The burgers were very good and sized well so we walked away satisfied. The service was really very good. The young lady provided just the right amount of attention and was super friendly. This place would be an excellent place to frequent if you were a local. They have a gaming room with electronic gambling machines but there is tournament sized shuffleboard along the back wall and it looked like it was free to play. Also soft tip dart boards if you enjoy that.

Needed a last minute place to grab some food before a concert and was not disappointed with this…read morepick! I got the ride the lightning burger and it was definitely one of the best burgers I've ever had. Will be coming back and bringing others next time!

Hands down best burger and dessert I've ever had ! Very friendly and fast service as well . Will…read moredefinitely be stopping back by when traveling through again .

Went with family on a Saturday afternoon; there is limited seating inside. Very retro style…read morerestaurant bringing back great memories of going to an old fashioned soda counter! The waitresses were friendly and attentive. The food was excellent, including my double cheeseburger, onion pieces, and hand dipped pineapple shake!! We all greatly enjoyed our meal and will be returning soon!! They only accept cash, no credit or debit cards.

I loved the places vibe. Sat at the counter and enjoyed the cheeseburger and fries. Reminded me of…read morethe old lunch counter diners from my childhood. Great service good prices and everything was tasty. I would recommend

I have made it a point to stop here on my frequent trips between Memphis & St Louis…read more I like that I'm supporting a veteran-owned, family-owned business; I love that they support their community farmers by getting locally sourced beef. I appreciate that the service is always friendly and top notch, the food is exactly what I expect and want, and the people I meet there are always very kind.

The food was really good. Service was good. Ambiance was quiet. We came in for breakfast but we had…read morejust missed it.

What a treat! Went by myself on a Sunday afternoon. Friendly service and an absolutely delicious…read moreburger. I got the Double Dipper and... my goodness! An amazing burger sitting in queso! My fries and the bun helped me sop up every drop. With tip, $21 well spent!

Stooped in for lunch one afternoon while in town visiting. We were greeted walking in by the host,…read moreand seated within the same interaction. A large restaurant with high ceilings and colorful art throughout the interior. Our server arrived moments after we were seated. She took our beverage requests and returned shortly with them. We had perused the menu briefly and started with a couple appetizers. Their Pretzels & Beer Cheese and the Smoke Pork Rangoon. Both were good choices. The pretzels were hot and just the right amount of course salt, a buttery dark golden brown crunchy exterior and warm soft bread interior. The smoked pork rangoon, a nice mixture of tender smoked pork with cream cheese filing. These are a nice twist on the traditional crab rangoon. Fried golden brown, with a flavorful filing. A good choice for an appetizer. For my lunch, I went with their Fish and Chips. Along with a side of the Gouda Mac. Two beer battered filets with slaw and fries. The fries and slaw were good, the filets were okay. They seemed like they were prepackaged though? The shape and texture did not match up with the house made fries and slaw. It was okay but nothing special. The Mac n Cheese was good, creamy rich gouda on warm shell macaroni. A nice serving with good flavor. 3.5 Stars All in all a decent lunch, not great, not bad it served its purpose. Rounded up for the staff. 01304

My 5 rating is relationship to this is a gas station hamburger. Or let me say smash burger. Cheese…read moreautomatically accompanies it along with lettuce tomato and onion. It was a great burger although a bit salty. We tried 2 different types of fries: garlic and regular. Not too much difference btwn them as the garlic was mild.

I order through door dash & didn't realize this place was in a gas station but regardless the…read moreburgers were great and the fries were really good & hot (my husband was pleasantly surprised). Their burgers were pretty damn tasty!

Very busy at noon on a Sunday for brunch. Hostess was not very welcoming . Waited almost 10…read moreminutes at front door before anyone came to ask us about our party or to tell us how long we would have to wait. Food was just so so . Sweet potato fries were over cooked to almost burned. Pancakes were tasteless even with syrup! Service was fine once we were seated. Came back as really enjoyed my first visit there for brunch. Not so much this time.

Warm atmosphere with good food. I would definitely…read morerecommend 1860 as a gathering place for friends and family alike! Go there!!

I was in mood for fish fry on Friday during lent. I pick Crazy Train Saloon. Very crowded. Waited…read more5 minutes. Before I decided to sit at bar but finally bartender got me a table right away. Gal server was very friendly. I ordered cod fish plate with white cheddar Mac n Cheese. Mac n Cheese very good and need little salt but very good. I'd come back for buffet specials. Thank you

Decided to try a "newer" establishment right outside of Waterloo…read more This place is quaint. Everyone on staff were very friendly and prompted service was had. There are Specials every day of the week. We got the $1 wing special and the Chicken Bacon Ranch Special. We were able to split our sauce for the wings but wish we stuck with the sweet &Spicy (I think that was the name) the Buffalo was way to hot for us. The Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich was very good!!!! We did get some Fried Mushrooms and alot didn't have..Mushrooms in it... lol. We heard that they have the Best Fried Chicken around.. Sundays are All Yiu Can Eat (no regular menu). So we will have to go back and check it out!! Parking can be a challenge..especially on weekends and when they have Live music. And $6.50 for 1 trip to the Salad Bar is a bit Steep..