Ordered a $10 chicken salad on white bread....i got chicken salad on two pieces of white…read morebread....no lettuce, no tomatoes no nothing. I should have known as I was the only one in the place at lunchtime today, July 16, 2024. I should've gone to Subway.

This place is mid. We stopped coming back from Chicago since it had good reviews…read more The lady at the counter was nice. Our food took a pretty long time to come out considering we got sandwiches. When we did get our sandwiches, one was completely wrong. We decided it wasn't worth waiting another 15-20 minutes for a new one. The sandwiches themselves were fine. Nothing amazing, nothing terrible. Personally I didn't love the environment. If you don't like nonstop Christian music and groups of women loudly cackling in the corner, this probably isn't your place. They did have cool snacks in their store and the desserts looked good but we didn't try any. Edit to add the bathrooms were really clean and they also had Narcan in both the men and women's which I think is a really cool way to keep an eye out for your neighbors.

Hands down the best Italian Beef in region. Staff is the best and new spot always has seating…read more Sandwiches aren't cheap but huge. Very happy this place is around. Miss their pizza.

Meat sandos make me happy!…read more Glad we stopped by to try this spot! Literally everything was so delish! We were greeted upon entry and although I briefly looked at the menu online, there's so much other randomness that's available! Be sure to follow their socials for specials and limited menu items that aren't on the paper menus at the counter. We ordered the Baldarotta, Italian Beef, and Turkey Pesto-Hot. Also got an order of fries and the Sicilian Potato Salad. Then ran away with 2 pistachio cannolis! There are quite a few tables in the dining area. I really enjoyed that each table was different with a different set of chairs for each table. There are restrooms available...which was great because I definitely got messy! The namesake Baldarotta had a combination of the porketta and sausage and it made me smile from ear to ear! Such a comforting sandwich. The Italian Beef came with a a whole wide container of au jus for optimal dipping and was so flavorful! The Turkey pesto ordered hot (vs. cold) is a game changer! The pesto Mayo was DELISH! Fries were well seasoned. The potato salad had olives in it and I enjoyed that as well! The cannolis we took to go and enjoyed them later that evening! I loved how it wasn't too sweet at all! Parking was easy as there are spaces in the back. They are next to a brewery so could see pairing these tasty eats with a drink or two next door. Will definitely be back!

Best homemade food around Logan county The place is clean…read moreand friendly Best soups you've ever tasted Definitely a must try

I stopped in for coffee and gooey butter cake after running errands in Lincoln. It's a beautiful…read morewell lit space. The coffee is hot, strong and fresh. The gooey butter cake was the perfect mid morning treat, the corner piece had the right contrast of edge sugary crunch and gooey middle. The staff behind the counter was friendly and welcoming. As I sat and worked, they offered me more coffee and asked if I needed anything else. It was lovely. I'll be back.

Wow!! If you want the old school vibe of the classic diner, this is the spot. The waitstaff were…read moreextremely friendly, attentive and friendly. They explained everything on the menu whenever we asked. They have dirty sodas and milk shakes made with fresh ingredients. Oh they also sell alcohol, if you want that adult beverage with your food. Give them a shot if you're traveling on I-57. You won't be disappointed.

I was immediately in love with the "traditional-diner" aesthetic upon entering the restaurant, but…read moreunfortunately, my experience went downhill from there. After choosing a table, our waitress asked what beverages we would like, served them, and then forgot about us. Another gentleman who sat down at the counter after we received our drinks had his order taken and served before our waitress returned to take ours. Improving attentiveness and table check-ins--especially during slower periods--would go a long way in preventing situations like this. I ordered the "Two Biscuits and Gravy" breakfast and was disappointed by the quality. There was a noticeable film of water or milk sitting on top of the gravy, suggesting it hadn't been thickened properly. Even worse, it had virtually no flavor--no peppery taste, nothing. More consistency in seasoning and preparation would significantly improve this dish. That said, my group also ordered chocolate chip pancakes, which were amazing. The same can be said about the strawberry waffles.

The owner, Gary, was fabulous and the sandwiches were even better! I had the Bougie and it was as…read moredelicious as it was pretty and blinged out.

From the owner: Welcoming different business consumers to a great authentic Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwich. We…read moreonly use the best ingredients to provide the highest quality sandwiches.

I initially visited the cafe when they first opened. Had a hummus platter w veggies. Was thankful I…read morewas not hungry. Whilst the hummus was flavorful, it was certainly not enough to warrant what is called a platter, and certainly not enough to dip the accompanying accoutrements. My partner was equally disappointed with his selection. A year later, noticing they had a dedication- we decide to pay another visit, hoping hands had changed. Sad to say, we were even more disappointed. This time, I ordered a curry egg salad sandwich, chips and a cookie. The chips were excellent. The egg salad and cookie, however- should shut this cafe down! I'm certain they used the same mini-scoop for the egg salad. Aside from being flavorless, there was barely enough egg salad to scrape together a half sandwich. I'm not sure what kind of cookie it was meant to be, other than, hard as rock. Butter? No butter- sugar? No sugar! To add insult to I jury, it was only after inspecting the cookies that my partner and I realized, not only the cookie was old (see pics), but the stale white bread used in the egg salad, had mold on it. This is unacceptable, especially after it took 15 minutes to get our meal. Google reviews are outstanding, which leads me to believe, expectations are low or folks value ambiance over quality. If visiting Allerton, however, please do yourself a great favor- visit downtown Monticello. There are countless restaurants with to-go menus. If you want a quality and satisfying meal for your hike or picnic, this is the way to go. They have real staff, real service and real food! It's sad that a, "cool, destination" has such lousy food. Allerton would be better off working with the city of Monticello by catering food from it's local restaurant's.

My family the breakfast and coffee! Such a wonderful addition to our favorite park and was much…read moreneeded. Has made Allerton more of a visitor destination!

Wow!! I have to say we stopped in after some errands in town, just to share a sandwich. After…read morewalking in and being greeted by a super friendly staff member decided to order the Carnitas BBQ Pork sandwich. We decided to get PepperJack Cheeese and all the veggies on a full size roll. We had to wait about 5 minutes for the sandwich but BOY was it worth it! Food: This sandwich is in my top 10 list... We were bowled over by the flavor and taste of the bread and of course of the out of this world BBQ pork with their sauce. The veggies were ok but get this sandwich! Ambiance: casual lunch spot with friendly staff and good music! Nice chip selection too. Overall, worth a visit when you are in town or even across town for a delicious sub!

We received an incomplete order from Head West. I called to request the rest of the order to be…read moredelivered, and was told to call DoorDash and ask them to fix Head West's mistake. Some guy on the phone rudely told me that's how they did it when I said you guys bagged the order, not DoorDash. They're used to dealing with the college kids and must treat everybody like crap.

Best catfish I've ever had! Light and crispy! I don't know how they do it…read more Friendly staff. A real Midwest atmosphere.

Fantastic fish dinners. I had their catfish filled dinner with fries. Very good at a great price!!read more

Coffee was perfect, pricing was perfect and service was above and beyond. Thanks for making my…read morestop from Terre Haute perfect.

The food is always fresh and adventurous. They make up some of the most unusual combinations and…read moreflavors of food, but it's always out do this world! I love that she always has a wonderful soup selection. The service is always friendly and accommodating to helping you out. The place its self has such a cute little retro vibe, you're sure to enjoy anything they offer!

Thanks to Yelp, I found the Brown Bag Deli in Monticello while there for visit to Allerton Park one…read moreSaturday, and enjoyed our lunch there. First off, there is a bit of a wait for your order, but trust me, it's worth it. We were there at a prime Saturday lunch hour and the wait was a bit long but I have to tell you, these are REAL 'sandwich artists' that work for this great little place, and they take great care with your order. Plenty of sides to choose from, drinks and homemade pie for dessert, too! I do not order Tuna Salad out bcz I'm always disappointed but I took a chance here at the BBD, and wow did I enjoy my meal. White bread, Tuna Salad, onion and pickle...SO DELICIOUS!!! I was very full after eating the sandwich too. Hubs had the Dagwood Special and totally enjoyed it. Bypass the fast food across the street and visit this great little diner in downtown Monticello. You will be happy you did!

Over the last 15 years or more I've been to this establishment maybe 4-5 times; each time I go, I…read moreremember why it's been years since my last visit and I tell myself it wasn't worth it to return when there are so many other options available. This place is incredibly expensive for what you get with regard to the food and the service (or essentially lack thereof). At this time, full simple sandwiches are $12-14 with no sides included (think typical ham and turkey with cheese, tomato, and lettuce with mayo on it that you can make at home), and soups are nearly $8 for a cup and $9 for a bowl. The sandwiches (and "Mexican" fare) have fresh ingredients, but are very mediocre and bland tasting given their simplicity--not remotely worth that price. The high pricing isn't to cover wait staff/cleaning staff or maintaining the facility itself. Orders are taken at the counter and you await to hear your name called to get your food yourself, then rid of all your waste yourself before leaving. The entire dining room was dirty with crumbs on all tables, chairs, and the floor. The trash was full, and the bathroom toilet and urinal both had unflushed waste in them. The place was not busy as it was later afternoon; there were plenty of staff available to keep an eye on the dining room to ensure, at the very least, that the tables and chairs were clean and the trash wasn't full. The building itself is old with a lot(!) of unfinished and inaccessible areas, basic/old tables with cheap "decor". So for over $52 today my spouse and I had two very basic sandwiches, two bowls of semi-warm soup, and two large drinks in a dirty basic dining room after ordering and retrieving the food ourselves. With that price, you'd think the place would be minutely updated and certainly should be cleaner, there would be wait staff, and the food would have much more flavor with much more to it. There are several other places in Monticello to get great tasting food with included sides, cleaner facilities and wait staff, all for less than the price of a basic sandwich that you get here. I love to support small businesses and the staff were certainly friendly so I feel a bit guilty for this review, but this needs to be said about this incredibly overhyped place. This time I won't forget why I infrequent this establishment and won't be back.