Old diner - you walk in, grab a menu, seat yourself and then go to the counter to order your food…read more Have your table number ready to give them when you order and pay. Then sit down and they bring it to you. I had eggs over easy w/hashbrowns, bacon and biscuits. I should have order the small version! Steph had hashbrowns, sausage and biscuits and gravy - same story - she had too much food! Food was good! We got a souvenir mug and two cookies to go!

We were traveling home from Peoria and stopped in Jubelt's for lunch. This was our first time. It…read morewas right at the beginning of lunch time and they were moderately busy. First impressions, the restaurant needs some help with cleanliness. Tables and chairs are worn out, the floor just looks old and dirty. I'm sure they clean, but when things get that worn and old, it doesn't matter. Part of the "charm" of this restaurant is the Route 66 proximity, and that was part of our reason for going there being the 100th anniversary of the mother road. When you enter you are faced with a bit of confusion. There are handwritten signs telling you to grab a menu and get a table, then you have to go to the counter and place your order. I've seen this before and it makes little sense. I suppose it's a labor saving method, but not practical at all. We found a table and looked at the menu, which is quite extensive. They, also, baked their own breads and pies and have a display case with pastries. We placed our order and returned to our table. The food arrived in a reasonable amount of time, but while we waited, I watched people coming in and being just as confused about the ordering system as we were. Plus, the line at the counter grew into the seating area. I would think the counter would be good for to go orders like the baked goods and pastries rather than dining customers. I ordered the 1/4 ham and provolone croissant sandwich with fries, my daughter ordered a turkey wrap, and my wife ordered the turkey club. They both ordered fruit cups as their side. The croissant was very good. It was flaky, moist and pillowy, but held the ingredients of the sandwich well. My wife and daughter said their sandwiches were fine. I'm not sure my sandwich had a full 1/4 pound of ham on it, but it did have good flavor. The fries were hot, but right out of the bag. The fruit cups didn't appear the freshest. It looks like they do a good business with the baked goods and pastries. Maybe that should be the business which would make more sense with the style of service they are doing. It was worth trying, but I don't know if I would return. The employees were all friendly and were hustling and I did see someone clearing tables, but I think the place could go for a remodel just to maintain an appearance of

I made the trip to Blackbird Bakery to see what they were offering for, Javapaloza. Javapaloza was…read morea celebration in SW IL, that celebrated small local coffee shops. So it was a great and fun way to celebrate local. I enjoyed an iced version of their special Javapaloza drink. It was a Salted Caramel Macadamia Nut Latte. As a treat, I had Avocado Toast. I loved that they whip the avocado and just don't slice it and put it on a piece of toast. My latte and toast made for a perfect light breakfast. Of course, before I left I had to buy a container of Chicken Salad. Typically I don't like grapes in my chicken salad, but theirs is an exception. The red grapes and the seasoning, makes it a real treat. I also had to grab, an Apple Fritter and Blueberry Muffin. They were my breakfast for the next two days. The customer service is exactly what you'd expect from a small town bakery. It's friendly and down-home.

Blackbird is a Staunton gem. I've been here a few times for breakfast and it is consistently…read moreincredible. The B&Gs are phenomenal and my favorite in the metro area. Each weekend they feature a few different pastries in addition to the regular lineup. Everything I've tried is sofa king good. The morning buns are my favorite. The staff is also so friendly and the people around you will be smiling too (probably the aforementioned pastries). There's a sweet new mural and garden area adjacent to the building now too. Completely worth the trip.

Was passing by midday and decided to stop. Had heard about this place but never been. Expecting…read morethere not to be much left, I stopped anyway (at noon). Arrived with plenty of parking on the street. Neat little storefront with lots of options. Probably even more if you can arrive early. My preferred donuts were out so I went with a cherry danish and a cinnamon roll to take home for Sunday. The Danish is large enough for two people but good enough you may not want to share. Tried the cinnamon roll after church the next day. Only ate half because they too are large! Both were delicious. Definitely worth the stop!! Not far off the interstate so worth a short detour!

Best bakery for miles around. Everything is delicious and their decorated cakes are gorgeous!read more

Place lacked reviews, but the reviews were good so I thought I'd give it a shot for breakfast…read more Reviews were accurate. I had biscuits and gravy and hash brown casserole, they taste like the best homemade you could get. Coffee was perfect, I drank it black. I passed on the baked goods, but I will definitely return here to try them. The atmosphere is definitely different, but it is relaxed and quiet. Almost like a bed and breakfast? But without the bed lol. You walk into a counter, which is also where you order and pay, and where the baked goods are displayed. Server was kind and asked how they could help me and I was confused and thought maybe I went in the wrong entrance lol. The dining area is not visible from the counter. I said I would like to dine in, they took my order at the counter, and directed me to the dining area, which is to the right of the counter past a living space. The dining area is a small, quiet room, which I really enjoyed. Everything was clean, service was great, they were attentive but not overbearing. Price was appropriate. This place is definitely a hidden gem.

Dirty right as you enter,children behind the counter we found very unsanitary watching a little one…read morehandle the treats upfront, waitress smelled of alcohol at 1130 in the morning, had to ask several times for a refill of coffee, food was great ..this was back in 2021..I have since over the last 3 mths stopped by a few times but it doesn't appear open very run down looking building no one is ever there anymore..I did find a cafe= bakery at the opposite corner it was amazing that was open it was worth the drive I'd recommend that one instead atleast they are open during business hours

Cheesecake is the best! That's all I've had from here through work, but it's worth the trip for…read morethat alone.

I picked up a strawberry cheesecake for me and my husband's 27th anniversary. Oh my was it…read morescrumptious! We shared it with some friends and they loved it as well. I plan to order a cake from here for my parent's 68th anniversary. I highly recommend A Little Taste of Heaven. It is truly heavenly.

Great donuts and my kids love coming by after school for a treat. Can't beat the charitable concept!read more

From the owner: Local nonprofit bakeshop Now accepting donationsread more

What an adorable Shoppe! Had the most amazing banana smoothie and girl behind the counter was the…read moreabsolute sweetest! What a hidden gem! Highly recommend a visit!

From the owner: We are a mom and pop coffee shop. Pop, Mark, decided to branch out from working his computer…read morebusiness out of our home to buying a building in our small downtown location for his computer company, Gotcha Computers. The building we found for sale was the old antique Dime Store dated back to the early 1900s. This building has original floors that Mark had sanded and brought back to life with stain and varnish. The ceilings have been refreshed with paint and the upstairs has 4 apartments that have been remodeled, yet kept with an antique look. In addition to the 2,000 sq feet of space upstairs, there is also 2,000 sq feet on the first floor where his computer business would be. “That’s too much space to just have computers; we need a coffee shop in town, so let’s have half the space for a coffee shop,” said Mom (Kim). As a middle school teacher in this town, Mrs. Henderson knew there was a place needed in the community where kids and elderly people could gather, play games, and socialize. The only unfortunate event is that this place does not have a drive-thru. However, you will enjoy the nostalgic feeling as you walk into the place, and choose a cozy spot to sit, whether it be in a window seat, on a recliner, or at a round or square, short or tall table. And the coffee is bought from a local roasting coffee shop, Black Rabbit, in Hillsboro, IL. We cannot forget to mention the tasty donuts that are purchased by our famous local bakery, B&K Bakery, in Mt Olive, IL.

Hands down one of the best pieces of cheesecake I have ever had. Very creative specialty flavors…read more The staff and owners are friendly and helpful to first timers. This is not a place to get a cheap dozen doughnuts but it is a place to get quality baked goods that are well worth the price. The hours listed are not 100% right so might want to call if coming from out of town. I know several days they are open till 2pm.

I absolutely recommend this company to everyone needing a cake made! My daughter's cake was…read moreBEAUTIFUL and tasted absolutely amazing. I've been buying cakes for years and I've always hated the taste. I'm not big on cake myself, but this cake was fantastic! So so so soft and moist, the icing was creamy and not overly sweet. They did an amazing job and I'm glad to have found my new cake baker. I mean look how beautiful this cake is! Also the communication was great

Chose this bakery for our daughter's wedding. It was wonderful. We ordered a wedding cake, a sheet…read morecake and a grooms cake(shaped like a snare drum). They were all different flavors and they were all delicious. Everyone was talking about how moist and delicious they were. They were also very reasonably priced and delivered/set up at the venue. They also have a wonderful selection in their bakery case and serve breakfast and lunch.