The atmosphere is unique as an English Pub. The staff were friendly and efficient. The hamburger…read morewas "off the charts" and done exactly correct. The fries were crispy and nicely seasoned. Will return for sure.

My burger was good but a little undercooked and my husband's philly was completely disgusting…read more Plus, The server took our order and we didn't see her again until we paid. No check-backs or refills at all.

We went in for coffee education and advice at their Lake Ave store (old Ventures store/across…read moreparking lot from Kroger's, old Venture reference lol) we have a latte machine w/grinder, and bought a drip maker bc we need to cut back on the lattes...aromas and inventory that lets you know your at the right spot for coffee! Though there are drinks avail., this first visit was about beans...great staff asked us our coffee habits, what flavors/roasting we liked and then made a few suggestions. We chose two varieties of beans we could use for the new maker, and one for our espresso/latte maker. I thought prices were reasonable and above all; LOCAL!!! Kick the chains and try this place!

Wasn't greeted from start to end of our conversation…read more Ordered a plain latte and it was full of grounds. Overall, not a welcoming or warm place despite all the colors and 5+ workers on the morning shift.

Very good people working and good food with great selection. Clean and nice area. Easy parkingread more

It was ok. I'm not into a salad with eggs. But hubby said the shrimp and grits was goodread more

Love your restaurants, your staff is incredible at all locations, and the food is to die for…read more.. We're in Peoria usually every week and one of our first stops is always Childers (I have to have my shrimp and grits). this week we stopped at Grand Prairie, ordered my usual, and the waitress informed me that you changed the recipe and are not adding andouille sausage to the shrimp and grits anymore, but substituted it with bacon?! for the life of me I can't figure out why you would mess with success, yes, the bacon was a nice touch, but that should be in there anyway in addition to the andouille sausage. And don't get me started on you removing chorizo biscuits, and gravy off the menu lol. OK, thanks for letting me vent, maybe you could reconsider and bring back the favorites again.

Eggs fried medium were very good. The bacon was very small and broken apart. I don't even know how…read moremany pieces there were because it was all broken into pieces. Wheat toast was just ok. Probably just cheap grocery store bread. Hashed browns were terrible. Cold and absolutely no flavor. Too bad. I used to really like Childers.

My server was the most outgoing person I've ever met, made the lunch feel like I was being served…read moreby a fairy princess. The food itself has an amount of freshness that I quite honestly have not been able to find outside of homemade from the garden. I got the BLT with tomato soup and it was absolutely delicious, the sandwich had a small kick at the end which I felt added an extra flavor profile. The tomato soup was unique, you could tell that it was house made with garden fresh ingredients by the way it tasted and the way it looked. Didn't taste anything like from the can, this soup was mild and refreshing, lastly the view and outside environment was so relaxing it brought everything together. Would highly recommend :)

I went here for a dinner with colleagues the restaurant itself is very nice looking we sat in the…read moreoutdoor space We ordered the garlic bread and the mushroom appetizer the mushroom was fantastic almost like a chicken nugget but the butter for the bread really tasted off the bread itself was fresh I got a pasta dish that was really just not good. It lacked flavor and was a little dry because it seemed the pasta was overcooked. I additionally added salmon to the dish and it smelled, like very strong and bad. It made eating the dish that much more painful. The serving sizes were very large The service was also very friendly. We tried the Dubai cheesecake it was not good, the cheesecake filling also just tasted off

Catfish and fries were good, wish that I would've gotten the cheesesteak instead though.read more

Ate here recently for the first time. I got the fish and chips. Overall, a little above average…read more The fish pieces were a little small in my opinion but the side winder fries were a plenty. First time I had those type of fries and I enjoyed them. The coleslaw was pretty good too. Service was pretty good too as I ate an early dinner here so it wasn't overly busy at the time. I'll probably be back at some point.

went in Sunday for their buffet. A very balanced offering, including salad, mixed fruit, roast…read morebeef, greens, mashed potatoes, and the best fried chicken I have ever had anywhere. The fried chicken was done completely, a very tasty seasoning on the outside and for being on a buffet it was not all dried out on the inside. It was amazing. I highly recommend this restaurant and would hope that you all would try it very soon!

Have had the Sunday brunch a couple of times recently. Loved the variety and available options,…read morehigh quality food... friendly staff. Owner stopped by and checked on us! Will be back!

I do recommend this restaurant if you're in the Peoria area and looking for a decent…read morebreakfast/brunch spot. There's good and there's some aspects that need some work on. My main complaint is the service. I don't know if our waiter was possibly new, but she didn't know that our sandwiches came with 2 sides, and when she brought out our food, we were also missing sides, that she didn't know about till we acknowledged it. Additionally, our server didn't know they were out of the meat my panini came with, and when I substituted the turkey for chicken, My sandwich came out with ham, so I asked for it to be remade. That being said, my panini was absolutely delicious. The soup though was very lackluster, not flavorful. Overall, although my sandwich was great, I think the service, soup, and price ($16) give this restaurant a solid 3 stars.

This place is "berry" much my "jam!" This berry - themed diner offers a lovely unparalleled…read moreaesthetic with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert specials. The staff was great - our wonderful waitress Ally even made a joke when giving us our water, "They're paper straws so you don't have to feel bad." She was a hard worker and was even refilling our drinks when giving us the check. They also accommodate to allergens, having gluten free pancakes and waffles. My partner got the grilled chicken sandwich and got two sides, one being warm chicken noodle soup and the other a fresh cup of fruit. If I lived in this area, I would quickly become a regular!

Review Visit: October 28th, 2014…read more If you are a diner aficionado, do not confuse yourself. Yes, there is two diners in Illinois that have nearly the same name. This one is THE 50's Diner located in Peoria, IL and the other is THAT 50's Diner in Dwight, IL. The similarities do not end there. They are both themed from the 1950s. They have a big love of Elvis and other 1950's stuff decorating the diner. That's about where it ends. Matt, Tim, and I rolled up on a sunny autumn afternoon for some nostalgic trip. Not that we were alive in the 50's but it is always fun to visit a place themed after a time period one isn't alive for. I am still waiting for someone to open a Cafe 80's modeled after the one from Back to the Future II. This diner was screaming 50's from the moment we walked in. Black and white color scheme for the seating. 50's decor and memorabilia lining the walls and counters. A menu that screams styling from the time. But none of that matters in the end. It's the food. The menu emhpasizes the Loosey Sammich and that is just what I ordered. While looking over the menu, I did notice they served curly fries, which seems like a rarity outside of Hardee's/Carl Jrs. The diner wasn't busy so our server was timely and our food was delivered after a short while. The food was served in those plastic baskets with wax paper (but sometimes served on plates). To me, I enjoy food being delivered in those things. Why, only foggy childhood memories can explain. The food was dropped in front of us and the Loosey sandwich was... not appealing. I'm not sure what I was expecting but it if you've read enough of these blog posts, you know I save my judgment for how it tastes, not how it looks. Chomp. Chomp. A few bites in and my mouth ran in to dryness without flavor to cover it up. The sandwich was somehow disappointing despite being their signature sandwich. I am going to guess that the meat was sitting in a warmer and dried out. Ah, what a bummer. The fries were good, at least. I've been back a few times with my friend Maria for random breakfasts and lunches and the food from those visits mirrored my first experience here. Bland. Not to say the food is awful or should be avoided, but don't expect anything to make you crave coming back time and time again. But, on the other hand, maybe you'll love the place. Don't let me bland experience deter you from checking it out. Maybe my taste buds are compatible with the 50's. Ah, but this isnt the end of this blog. Nope, one little thing left to talk about. There is a store that takes up the right side of The 50's Diner. Yes, you heard it here. A store. I've browsed the merchandise for sale and I am not sure if this store is a consignment-based or what. The assortment of items is rather eclectic. There's novelty candy, jewelry, random clothes, and other odds and ends. It kind of makes visiting here exciting because you just never know what they will have on sale.

Cute little diner. Good size portions. Large and think pancakes. Ordered the Mega skillet.read more