Sorry "Karens." This place has the best kitchen in Central Illinois (Peoria, Champaign, Bloomington, et al.) Greasy? Prolly. But eff you! This is bar food at the height of the art. Take a moment. Talk to the girls. Make an attempt to be "not-so-Caucasian" and maybe you reaching out as a human will score you this cheddar-stuffed burger (off-menu) and the best chili (or Cole slaw down state). It's a community thing. They're not insular, but they appreciate you being human and not a consumer "drone." You want Nobu? Go to friggin Nobu. You want home-grown, Illinois cookin? Come here. Wave. Have something pleasant to say. read more

The Corner Pub & Grill - Cheddar-stuffed burger (off-menu) - American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

Went on an early Friday night. We sat in the outside but somewhat enclosed area. The restaurant was busy. All of that said, I ordered a Reuben sandwich. Sadly, I was given a very thin slice of corned beef with some sauerkraut and dressing. I also had ordered sweet tea and was given one sweet tea with a refill of unsweet tea. Our server was almost completely absen, even given the location being busy. I would give zero stars if possible, my party has pledged to never attend again. I recommend you dine elsewhere. I vote with my money, and The Corner Pub has been shown to be unworthy and wanting of even 1 star, sled are read more

Food is consistently amazing. I love the stuffed pretzel rolls and their hamburgers. When it gets really busy on weekends, the dining area gets quite loud, it is one big open space so that is expected. read more

Food was really bad. Tried: fried mushrooms (too oily and had like donut-like batter that was used) ($8) Pizza horse-shoe (too greasy) ($11 for a small with grilled Buffalo chicken ) Brussel sprouts (not edible) ($8) Burger (below average) ($11.5) This place should be strictly for drinks, just saying lol read more

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14 lady friends overcrowded the large 10top tables. Hostess Lily and server Ali were remarkably kind and efficient. We all ordered separately (individual checks) and added and removed chairs to our tables. Food was great. I recommend Scott's Salad. Service was prompt and efficient and friendly. Thank you Ali and Lily! read more

Corner Pub and Grill is busy on a Saturday afternoon. It has several big screen TVs for sports events. It is good for friends gathering to watch sports. It has a casual vibe mainly for sport fans or someone for a casual glass of drinks. At our visit, service was prompt but food was ridiculously bad. We ordered a nacho appetizer with chicken, with cheese sauce on the side. When the nacho has arrived, cheese sauce is flooding the plate. The chicken on the nachos was disgusting and had some weird taste. We were hugely disappointed, especially it was nearly impossible to mess up with nachos Beware diners, please avoid any food in this restaurant or you will get really disappointed! read more

I've seen some reviews that are very negative about the food - but that has not been my experience. I've visited this place at 25 times over the years and have had a great experience every time. Great food and friendly staff. Try the horseshoe pizza - one of a kind and delicious. read more

Met up with friends for drinks and apps. The staff was stellar and the food was delish! Girls were friendly and accommodating regarding food allergies. You could tell the food was freshly made...which was very refreshing considering what dining out has become since pandemic. We will definitely be back!!! read more

This is a casual eatery known for serving up a Springfield tradition and food staple: the "horseshoe," which is a slice of bread topped by some meat overlaid with French Fries, with the whole lot then smothered in cheese sauce. Lunching with Diane and her best friend from high school, I ordered a Hamburger Horseshoe, the components of which were Texas Toast, a huge hamburger steak, mushrooms, grilled onions, and hand-cut homemade fries topped by White Cheese Sauce. It was a meal in itself. Unfortunately, I found that I did not like this concoction. To me the bread was superfluous, and I prefer my fries--topped by cheese or not--next to a hamburger patty or hamburger steak instead of on top of it. The warm cheese sauce dominated the dish and caused the fries to quickly become sodden. And, fairly soon downing repeated mouthfuls of this cheesy mess became boring. The steak also was not medium rare as ordered. The fries were good but there were too many of them. Diane's Pony--a junior horseshoe with less fries--was too spicy for her taste. Then her ordered Pork Tenderloin with cheese arrived without cheese. There were other miscues here. There was a long wait for food after ordering. Unsweetened Tea was brought instead of ordered Sweet Tea. And a large fly inside the restaurant jumped on one of my tablemate's sweater. Horseshoes and horseflies? XX-1/2 stars overall based on this single visit. read more

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stole my 2 dollar change, i am very hurt by this unkind gesture, 1 star. i expect my change back next time.

Great place to grab lunch where you don't have a long wait. Really enjoyed our lunch choice & the variety of beers!!!

Cass and I really enjoyed the atmosphere, food was good, we order Chicken Strip Basket you could see all the delicious spices in the battered Chicken strips, fries were cooked to a perfect golden brown to top it off with the amazing sauces they offer. It is perfect to share for a light lunch. Service was phenomenal. Thank you for being a dog friendly place. read more

A young woman at the bar yelled, in conversation with friends, that some dude "ACTS like he has a Big Dick! " and has no reason to be arrogant. She then yelled again that "HE HAS A 6inch PENIS!" Which she stated more than once. There were grandparents in the dining area, parents with teens, and families with 3 year olds. No one representing mgt asked her and friends to leave. College-aged, post-college aged act as if they're entitled to be publicly stupid. I've posted this incident on their FBook page and looks if no one has reviewed it yet. Hopefully this will get recognition. The pizza to go was good. read more

Good service and great food at a decent price. The place is always clean and the wait staff is always friendly and helpful

Food can be hit or miss but more often than not is good. The chili is delicious. Drinks are usually good.

far below average. y gyro was so over done and dry. French fries came out cold. no one at the table was happy with their meal. we won't be heading back there to soon. if ever. read more

I am a supporter of keeping our local businesses functioning during Corona. We have recently stopped by on patio and also indoors with group Of five. Because of increase in positive cases, we are staying home. Ordered fish and chips last night, husband ordered horseshoe take out. Picked up. No tartar sauce, no Cole slaw. Very disappointed. read more

Food is back on track and tasting great! Could use more/better drink specials. Great spot! read more

Had Scot's salad for dinner tonight. It's my favorite meal from Corner Pub until tonight. I swear it was made with yesterday's chicken. Dry and overdone. Very disappointing! Don't mess with your consistent quality, please! read more

Super fast service. Great food always. Clean place. Lots of drink options. Try the Buffalo chicken horseshoe pizza!!

One of the best restaurants in Springfield! I highly recommend almost everything on the menu. But if I had to give some recommendations I'd have to say the pile grinder, horseshoes, and their Italian beef sammich of course. read more

My favorite place in Springfield to get a horseshoe! The cheese sauce and the fries are what make it for me! I usually go for buffalo chicken. Service is typically pretty good, and beer selection slightly better than most pubs in the area. read more

The Corner Pub & Grill - American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

The food used to be very good here but the past couple of years it has gone down hill drastically. The biggest change I noticed was anything that had chicken as it tastes like the cheap frozen chicken you microwave. Most of the other dishes, grinder, Italian beef, wraps, etc are very mediocre and have no unique taste. We went here other month and sat outside but the service was terrible after our initial order was made. The soft drinks didn't taste right, getting refills were not happening without having to constantly ask. When we we were done eating we asked for to go containers and never got them. It took another 15 minutes and asking 3 other workers before our original server gave us them... They also did not sanitize tables very well as when a patron left an employee gave it a quick wipe, didn't wipe down the napkin holder or any of the chairs. read more

Unfortunately I didn't have the best experience tonight. I got the italian beef to go and it had no pepperoncini's on it, and was pretty flavorless. the as jus and beef had really no flavor to it either. the fries were a little soggy and the chicken soup was very sub par as well. i've heard good things about this pub but I don't think i'll be going back. maybe I didn't get the best thing on the menu, but nothing a restaurant serves should taste bad. read more

Cute high cholesterol place! Went for the lunch rush. Close to the office, a good amount of seating and a friendly happy staff! 3 our 4 went for hte mac n cheese. I went for the salad. The salad is HUGE, the mac n cheese i was told was amazing. Plenty of options on the menu, even the famous horseshoe. Bar looks cute and fun for after hours. During lunch even high noon will allow you to get a seat and get served and return to the office in an hour. If you are on an expense account keep a picture of the detail receipt before you pay. It's hard to get it back. read more

The food was absolutely amazing I would for sure come back the food was hot when it arrived and delicious the service was amazing and I will definitely recommend it to my frienda read more

Usually go here for lunch and get the tenderloin sandwich. It's pretty good. Took the family here for dinner. Order d 3 appetizers. All were just barely edible. Decided to have dinner somewhere else. read more

We like the food...really good salads, house dressing is very good. The horseshoe pizza is pretty yummy. Atmosphere is typical bar and grill. I'm giving 3 stars not 5 because they recently put in gaming machines into this small room. I watched as some young server yelled at a dad and his 2 year old daughter when the little girl went into the room. She was attracted to all the lights. So then after we ate my 6 year old son and I were waiting for my husband to use the restroom. My son stepped into the gaming area for all of 3 seconds when another young (rude toned) server girl game over to tell me "he can't be in there". RELAX a little people. One, put a door on the room. Two, don't be rude to customers that dine often in your establishment. read more

Never had a bad experience here :) From the waitresses to the food/drinks this place has a great atmosphere read more

Service sucks. Finally got a drink after being ignored for 15 mins. Still dont have a menu. This place is hit and miss for service. Giving it a 3 because i like the food and the lemon drop martinis are delicious! (Still dont have a menu.) And she acted annoyed when she did finally take our drink orders. Merry F-ing Christmas! (still no menu.) read more

I was in town for business and someone recommended this place. I had the buffalo chix horseshoe pizza... beyond all expectations! Absolutely delicious and would definitely recommend. Drinks were mixed well and strong! The waitress was extremely nice and attentive without being overly so. read more

I've eaten at the Corner Pub twice, and had great experiences both times. The first time we just had drinks and some snacks. The bartenders were friendly as can be, and the food and drinks all came quickly and everything was good. The second time I came with my family, 10 of us, including three kids. The servers were fast, friendly, and got everything right. Our server also made some very good recommendations, including telling us that we ordered too much food! I always respect when they are honest and don't try to oversell you! Smart business model folks, I'll be a returning customer. As for the food, keep in mind that it is a BAR. I am not expecting 5-star french cuisine, but the things they do, they do well. The horseshoes are delicious...dare I say...as good as that other Springfield standard. We tried the horseshoe pizza. It is very filling, to say the least. I still prefer the classic horseshoe...I think the fries get too soggy on the pizza, but everyone else really enjoyed it, so I'm in the minority. This is a great spot to watch a game, have a quick and filling family lunch, or just get some drinks and wings. Enjoy. read more

We have always loved the Corner and have eaten there many times ever since they opened. But now that I've been diagnosed with celiac and require a gluten free diet, there are very few choices here for me because they don't offer a gluten free bun, unlike Finley's and Home Plate. Here's hoping they make that an option soon for those of us who don't have a choice so we can choose the Corner again. read more

I'm not from Springfield so I'm not sure if this carries any weight, but I have had the 'shoes at Darcy's, Norb Andys, Dublin Pub, and maybe one or two other places and I think Corner Pub has the best fries! Best Horseshoe I think goes to Norb Andy's because I loved their cheese sauce which makes the horseshoe to me, but if spuds are your deciding factor then Corner Pub has the Shoe for you. Also the Italian beef is good, pizza is pretty good, and really my family members nor myself has ever had anything bad when we go here. They also have decent beer selection and usually a decent special or two. read more

The Corner Pub & Grill - Buffalo chicken pony shoe... amazingness... - American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

It's a nice alternative from a lot of the other pubs that have been around longer. The atmosphere is great, love the decor. The food is above average pub fare; nothing in this town is what I consider "great," but this is about as good as it gets here. I've yet to try their original "pizza horseshoe," but I'd be lying if it didn't catch my eye every time I'm in there. The atmosphere is very nice, good decor and friendly wait-staff for the most part. I've caught a few of the girls on what I assume is an "off day," but hey no one's perfect. Beer selection is pretty good for the area. I like all the Schlafly offerings you really don't see in any other pub. As per usual, the tap selection is minimal. I've never understood why so many Irish pubs stick with just the basic Irish selections-surely it can't sell well. Overall - a nice place to get a burger and have a few beers. Even their soups are surprisingly good. Recommended. read more

1st time here and delightfully surprised. Shepherds Pie is very good. Service was wonderful and accommodating. Also had the Caribbean salad and it was just ok. Everything was fresh. It was just a weird combo of blue cheese bacon mandarin oranges and dried cranberries with a nice dressing. Needs a salty chicken or crispy chips Allison did a superb job. read more

The Corner Pub & Grill - American Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

AMAZING! First time eating here and I was pleased with everything! We came here because everyone was crazy about the horseshoe pizza. I just got a ham horseshoe, but it was awesome! I ordered extra cheese, unsure about how much cheese sauce would be on it. Some places like to skimp on the cheese, but CPG loaded it on! Plus I had an extra side of it, just in case. Their chicken & bacon horseshoe pizza looked fabulous, and according to them, tasted even better. We were waited on by Shannon and can I say that she was an absolute angel?! She was so friendly and kind. She checked on us frequently, even though the restaurant was busy. She even complimented my purse. Shannon made turned this good experience to one that was over the top! I'd give 6 stars if I could. Great job, CPG! I will be back! read more

Nice clean place to hangout, grab food, and a drink. Indoor and outdoor seating are available. Food is very good. Taste and appearance are both appetizing. I ordered the Great Pinini and my girlfriend got a pony show. My salad was very fresh and the sweet and sour dressing was tasty. Just off the beaten path and easy to find. read more

Service is always pretty decent but the food quality has plummeted here. Not sure what happened because the food used to be excellent. Drink specials are nothing special. Nice covered outdoor patio. Loud inside. Horseshoe pizza is a must-try. read more

Corner Pub is alright. Falls somewhere between Dublin and D'arcy's. Same kind of atmosphere, same kind of menu. Corner Pub gets points for originality. Horseshoe pizza? So weird, but actually pretty good! Sometimes the fries on the pizza are totally inedible from being burnt, but it still works. Fries are not my favorite. Every time I've gone it's just a plate of broken bagglers. I don't know if it's just bad luck or how their fries actually are. Always order cheese sauce. Always. Service hasn't been memorable, but I guess that's better than being bad. Beer offerings are pretty standard with a couple of good specialties. Bloody Mary is SPICY. But good! Final Judgement: good place to grab a light lunch/dinner and some drinks. Not too noisy, so you can have a good conversation if need be. read more