Review Visit: September 14th, 2014…read more Where diabetic dreams come true. Every town has a few things: A Casey's gas station. A Subway Restaurant. A Dollar General store. Lastly, a locally-owned ice cream shack. Any small town will have a combination of these things, if not all. Bartonville is a smaller town that happens to have their own ice cream shack. I am not sure about the others but that isn't why we are here today. Today, we are here to talk about a place where diabetics dream about. A place that causes diabetes. A place that your sweet tooth (or teeth) dream of. The Dream Hut is like many ice cream shacks. It is nestled in a smaller standalone building that has a store front where you can walk up and place your order and then awkwardly mingle with everyone else that is standing around. The store front is wide enough to accommodate a place to order and a place to pick your food up. Their menu is plastered on the glass where you order and you can stand off to the side and gawk over it without standing entirely in the way of people who have dreamt here before. On a cold day, a few of us decided to take a trip to this hut to see if we could order something dreams are made of. Around this time in my life, I was hopelessly dreaming about Peanut Butter Malts or anything similar. In a confession, I have a terrible peanut butter addiction that continues to this day and for the rest of my life. Upon arriving, I knew I needed something peanut butter-y. Glancing over the menu, I was drawn to the Peanut Butter Cup Blitz and I knew that was the thing my dreams were made of. One sip... well, what can be had for a sip as slurping a thick Blitz through a straw is entirely nightmarish... I knew I hit something good. The Blitz had a nice chocolate/peanut butter blend that can only be described properly by scientists and clairvoyants. Absolutely delectable. My friend Matt ordered the same thing and he rather enjoyed his drink/meal, but not nearly on the level of mine. Devin ordered a simple ice cream cone but even that put a huge smile on her face. Despite the change of the season and that nightfall was quickly approaching, the Dream Hut was everything I could dream in a ice cream place and more. While I only had the one item from their menu on this one and only visit, I would assume the rest of their offerings are just as good. I would like to revisit and try other menu items in the future. Still to this day, I dream of that Peanut Butter Cup Blitz...

We live in Louisiana and anytime we come to visit family it's a must stop! We stopped multiple…read moretimes this last trip and it never disappoints!!!! Look forward to shakes and ice cream every time!!!

Food was excellent. My waitress was very polite. But one thing that really stood out too me was…read moreseeing the old kitchen manager Brett come walking out of the kitchen. I tell ya what Brett is a GREAT guy and an even better cook. I will surely be returning knowing they have another wonderful cook down there. The joy and smiles he always brings is something else. Keep it up Brett you rock!!!!!

Always a consistent meal when I come to town. Cobb salad is satisfying and large. Dressings taste…read morehomemade. Service always quick and friendly and a good bar vibe in Pekin.

Popped in here on a whim to get lunch. The staff was welcoming, the building is bright and clean…read moreand looks fairly new. The three of us got sandwiches and none of us were disappointed. I did find the bread (I got wheat) a little bit hard after toasting it. Overall, the food was good service was fast and our bellies were full.

Review Visit: September 5th, 2013…read more Potbelly leads to a full belly. Matt, Laura, Tim and I needed a place to go for dinner. I left it to the group to pick the place as I like to take a backseat to having to be the one who always picks. The group ended up picking Potbelly Sandwich Shop as we all hadn't been there before. This was perfect as it was also on my list of places to try out. I don't remember much from this visit but I will try and piece together what I do remember. There was something in the air as I was hungry but nothing at Potbelly ended up sounding like something I was craving. With that in mind, I did end up getting some chili, a bag of chips, and a soda for my meal. Not the entire full experience but since they do specialize in soups as well as other things, I think it counts as trying a place out. The chips were a national brand so those were as delicious as expected. The chili was your standard chili. A little better than normal but seeing as it was your basic chili without any special flavorings, it did it's job. If you look below, you will see a photo of Tim and I. In said photo, I look pissed or upset about something. Looks can be deceiving as this was not the case. Tim and I have known each other since pre-school and have butted heads a million times over the years. But when we butt heads, we do it in a comical way where its not serious. We get all huff-n-puff and argue with each other but it's more entertainment for us than actually arguing. I think maybe we've actually argued less than the number of fingers on our hand (figuring you have all your fingers). I decided to include it just as a fun glimpse at a side of my friendships that no one really gets to see. As for Potbelly, it's a nice place to eat. I would place it in the same class as Panera or Noodles and Company. An upscale subway, if you want to think of it like that. I've been wanting to go back as their menu does look appetizing and they have some sandwiches that are absolutely delicious looking. Funny enough, my sister and I almost came here for her birthday lunch but she ended up opting for Tequila's instead. Someday Potbelly, someday.

We ordered 2 kids meals and the Culver's deluxe and onion rings. Overall, it wasn't bad. I love…read morethat they do crinkle cut fries instead of regular fries. The onion rings were crispy. The deluxe burger was pretty delicious. It was juicy and flavorful! The kids said the custard ice cream was yummy as well. The cashier was super patient with me because this was our first time here and the menu is huge. They were super busy so I didn't want to take up too much time and hold up the line. They have a ton of choices to choose from. Lots of seating inside, tables are spacious, hit or miss if it was clean. This location looks super busy, they have a drive thru as well. Definitely worth coming here for the burgers and custard ice cream.

This is such a great Culver's location. Always clean, and the staff are so welcoming and friendly!…read more The food has always been top notch. This place is run very well, compliments to whomever is leading at this location - it's a great place.

Went there tonight and the food was pretty much the same not bad, but it's still fast food so you…read moredon't expect much you know? I waited at the front counter for some sauce that they ALWAYS seem to forget. I waited at that damn counter for over 7 minutes while making eye contact with employees just standing around doing nothing. When I also walked in I got a glimpse on how this place was not cleaned up nor tidy. There was lettuce and chicken nugget boxes on the floor and table. I also witnessed an employee just laying down on the booths which is okay if they were on break but still made me displeased. Overall I would go again but it's not my ideal McDonald's place to eat at.

Hi, just went thru drive thru for lunch, ordered 2 regular McDoubles with no pickles and two…read moreregular McDoubles. My McDoubles with no pickles somehow turned into bacon McDoubles with pickles, also, all 4 burgers were made with old tasting bread. Would love if their employees could actually read the order next time. Too much of a disappointment, we won't be going to back to this locations for quite a while.

Review Visit: September 14th, 2014…read more Thems some dang good biscuits. After exploring the The Nina and The Pinta boats that were anchored in Peoria, we needed some grub. I asked my dad if he had any specific place he wanted to try. He said he did not. I asked if he wanted to check out Popeye's and that's where we ended up going. It was a new eating experience for us both as Popeye's have just started to pop up in Central Illinois. I typically don't review big chains but I make the exception if they are new to the area. Popeye's is a fast food chicken slinging place. You order your food at the counter and either get it to go or dine in. We opted to dine in as we had the afternoon free. Plus, dining in is part of the experience. We both stuck with a standard combo since we didn't know what to expect. Our combos were fairly basic: chicken, fries, and sides. I opted for some coleslaw and a biscuit to accompany my main food. The place was a bit busy and we did end up waiting awhile for our food to come out. Frying chicken has to take a bit longer to cook than your usual fast food offerings. The wait was to be expected as the restaurant was new and still had that busyness to it that comes with any new place that opens. At long last, our food came out and it looked tasty and smelled delicious. It was about the halfway point through our meal that we broke the silence and said the same thing. This wasn't really worth it. Its not to say the food was awful. Its just that everything tasted so... bland? The chicken tasted like nothing despite the breading. There was a definite lack of spices in the batter or something like that. The french fries were alright, if not a bit soggy for my tastes. Again, that is just a personal preference on the fries. The coleslaw was forgettable but I feel that way about coleslaw in general. Its a side dish I like but not one I ever crave. Again, personal preference there. So, was any of this meal good? Yes. The biscuit of all things. Somehow that biscuit, despite being a bit dry as biscuits usually are, packed a ton of flavor in the puck-shaped baked goodness. I'm not a biscuit lover by any means but this place had me reconsidering that. The thing was just dripping (metaphorically) in butter-y flavor. I strongly debated getting one to go until I saw the line at the counter. We did finish the meal and sat there a little bit longer as we let the food settle. While we sat there, we discussed the cool ships we saw earlier in the afternoon and made some small talk about the lack of enthusiasm we had for our meal. We left and that was our experience. But was that my only experience with Popeye's? Nope. Going a bit off the usual path, I have been back many times with my friend Tim. He loves this place and will pick it as a lunch spot when we hang out. My experience with Popeye's has stayed pretty much the same since my first visit. Their food is just okay with the exception of two things. Their biscuits are my weakness and their new chicken sandwich, in my opinionated opinion, was awesome. I did eventually try it after the hype wore off and it was no longer a matter of life and death trying to order it. That chicken sandwich was seriously one of my favorites. The staff at the Popeye's Tim and I visit (we've visited multiple) do leave a lot to be desired. Each time we've gone, we've gotten less than the bare minimum effort from those working. It seems like none of them want to be there and doing their job is a painful process. We've never had an issue with our food but it does sully the experience when it feels like you are the biggest inconvenience in the world. The last two paragraphs don't factor in to my score but it is something to keep in mind if you are wanting to try Popeye's. I would revise the score to a 2 based on the poor customer service we receive when we go. No amount of love for their biscuits or the chicken sandwich can excuse the attitudes from the staff.

Could improve everything and anything. I tried to go there and when I went through drive through…read moreemployee called me a Karen before I could even order. I was like what the hell. He told me they were out of regular fried chicken and only had tenders. I said forget it and left and then saw this review on citizens of east peoria page and am glad I am not the only one. Sad to see people run a business into the ground.

Dude this is the best place I've ever been. It genuinely tastes like god brought down angles to…read moredance on my Tounge while playing a saxophone every.single.bite. And the service is always super quick.

hands down best hamburgers in pekin at a fair price. clean and freindly staff. all the…read more other places, steak and shake hardees are going down hill fast. this is #1 in my book

Tried to order 8 piece bucket and cole slaw on line. App wouldn't accept my debit card. Went into…read morestore and explained and they acted like they didn't care. Said it's not their job to deal with app errors. So I ordered and paid for my chicken and slaw. $26.00. Chicken was a major disappointment. Didn't taste like KFC. And pieces (thigh and wing) were tiny!!! Smallest pieces that I have ever had in a bucket. The slaw was over $3.00 and was also a very small portion. Wow! I won't be eating KFC anymore! Felt ripped off by the whole experience!

Ant crawling on chicken box but chicken was good. See about getting your ant issue under controlread more

Located in a grocery store, we found the place on Google after looking for Soul food. So we dropped…read moreby. There were a few other patrons, so that's always a good sign. We ordered mashed potatoes, fried catfish, chicken strips, and chicken thighs. Fish was bland to me, but others liked it. The chicken strips were delicious and pretty fresh. My thighs were dried out, which was pretty disappointing. Service was fast, friendly, and efficient. If I was ever in the area again I'd stop back by here.

Dry chicken strips that tastes like they sat under a heat lamp for hours. Can't tell if it's too…read moremuch seasoning or burnt wedges though judging by the after tastes I'd go with burnt. Sauce was watery so probably needed to not be in the box with the hot food. I'll try again in hopes it was an off day.

Food was amazing. I highly recommend to stop here for a break. The ladies made sure to say my name…read moreloud enough to hear so that was great. And we can't forget about the complementary mouth wash it was amazing a very cleansing. As I once said I highly recommend the restaurant you won't regret it.

Food came very fast said sorry for waiting five minutes and gave us a treat free brownie!!!read more