The Foundry Kitchen

Best sub sandwich ever! Love the mood and music. Glad we stopped while waiting for a tour of the…read moreLincoln house.

Good sandwiches Reasonably priced…read more Dining room not very large but adequate space , with a sort of hippy vibe Good selection of menu items and extras of chips Sandwiches can be ordered toasted Service was fast In down town Springfield Only on street parking available

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Long Nine Junction

4.9(310 reviews)

0.1 mi

What an awesome place. So glad to support this jewel. The bread is a treat. The service is amazing.read more

We had an amazing experience here today. From the moment we walked in, the owner personally greeted…read moreeveryone, which immediately set a welcoming tone. She even made a point to walk around and check on each table, making sure everything was perfect--that kind of attention really stood out. I ordered the Thai pork bowl, and it was absolutely packed with flavor--perfectly balanced with a little heat, a touch of sweetness, juicy pork, and a satisfying crunch from the coleslaw. The sauces tied everything together beautifully. My wife got the chicken ranch sandwich and couldn't stop raving about it. I took a bite myself and was seriously impressed. The chicken was incredibly juicy and flavorful, the bread was outstanding, and the candied bacon took it over the top--truly next-level. This sandwich was done right. To finish things off, we tried the oatmeal cream pie cookie, and it did not disappoint. It was soft, perfectly baked, and full of rich flavor. I even had to grab a side of that candied bacon to go--it was that good. We'll definitely be back.

SAY CHEESE!

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Oatmeal cream pie cookie

Obed & Isaac's Microbrewery and Eatery

3.9(1.1k reviews)

0.3 mi

The first thing the waitress did was bring a bowl with cold water for my dog. The service was…read moreexcellent, the pulled pork nachos were excellent, the strawberry blonde ale was very good. Highly recommend this place

After attending a conference in Springfield, I decided to treat myself to a solo dinner at Obed &…read moreIsaac's. Having previously visited the Peoria location, I was looking forward to a similarly enjoyable experience. Unfortunately, this visit fell short of my expectations. I started with the buffalo cauliflower bites, and they were easily the highlight of my meal! They were absolutely delicious and honestly the one thing I truly enjoyed during my visit. Unfortunately, things went downhill with my entrée. I ordered the salmon, and to say I was disappointed would be an understatement. The taste and texture were incredibly off-putting, almost as though I wasn't eating real salmon. It simply didn't taste right, and I couldn't enjoy it. What made the experience even more frustrating was the lack of attentive service. My server never returned to check on my meal or ask how everything was going. By the time they came back, it was only to offer me the check and a to-go container. I didn't even have an opportunity to express my disappointment with the salmon or give the restaurant a chance to address the issue. The ambiance also didn't quite measure up to what I remembered from the Peoria location, which I found much more enjoyable. Overall, the buffalo cauliflower bites were a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing dinner. Between the unpleasant entrée, inattentive service, and underwhelming atmosphere, I can't say I'd be eager to return to this location. Hopefully, my experience was an exception rather than the norm.

Bar area

My pinky next to a stuffed date.

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Outside space

Potbelly

3.2(10 reviews)

0.7 mi

Warm welcome. Nice atmosphere. Super friendly staff and reliable food . Never had a problem with…read morewait time of food too.

Very good food but the wait through deliver was way too long I thought I would be 30. We arrived at…read morea picnic and it took 30+ minutes to arrive but the food is really good would suggest

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6 St. Cafe

3.8(13 reviews)

0.1 mi

100% recommend! The food was delicious! The fries were real French Fries- they were like the ones…read moremy mom made. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The grilled cheese was really good too. The potato salad was a beautiful blend of flavors, and the House Salad was great too. Everything was reasonably priced. The service was nice; she refilled our drinks multiple times which was nice. The style of the restaurant was cute, with interesting pictures on the walls. Would definitely go back!

Stopped in while on the job in Springfield…read more Food was great Service was great tho the server was working solo which created a small service issue I had a blt with potato salad which was made perfectly Small mom and pop type feel Prices very reasonable A must stop if you're in the area

Smoked Salmon Bagel

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Jimmy John's

2.7(16 reviews)

0.2 mi

Great food, great service, gets a bit busy during lunch, but it's usually worth the wait.read more

This is ridiculous I'm sorry. I waited over an hour and a half for this sandwich and it's half…read moreempty. They aren't even answering their phones now and no one even called me when they dropped it off in the wrong location.

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Yuck!!

La Piazza

4.6(190 reviews)

0.2 mi

Incredible. Simply incredible. Super friendly and attentive staff. Very relaxed and cozy…read moreatmosphere. And the food? So, freaking, good. Our party enjoyed the spaghetti with meatballs and pizza. Everything tasted amazing and fresh. The desserts were incredible, especially the tiramisu. While parking can be a hassle depending on when you go, it is well worth it. Cannot stop thinking about the food since we left and am very excited to come back soon.

Ok so, it's hard to know where to start with this place! We were greeted by a nicer middle aged man…read morethat was so helpful. He explained the menu and made some awesome suggestions. The ambiance was welcoming and made you feel like you were definitely in an Italian restaurant. It was a little loud but not to a point where it was unbearable. We started with some Itialian lemon tea and peach tea that were unbelievably tasteful. We also had to try the black cherry cane soda that was so flavorful. NEW YEARS SALAD was so good and everything in the salad seemed to be of high quality. I wish there was a little more dressing but overall the amount of dressing would prob be great for the normal person. I ordered the FUSILLI AL PESTO and it was so good. I added shrimp to it and it went well with the flavor. The bread they bring out was so soft and delicious. We could have eaten another loaf. We also ordered the pizza and it was so good. The kids ate the whole pizza and said we have to come back here again. I have to say the pizza was not like any other pizza in town. The parking can be a bit tough but absolutely worth trying to find a spot.

Interesting decor

Pizza Caprese

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Beelzebunz

3.8(14 reviews)

0.2 mi

I woke up this morning wanting a bagel. I never eat breakfast, but today was the day. I went to one…read moreplace I've heard my coworkers mention. It has a drive thru and has very plain jane vibes for all the hype it gets. The bagel was okay. The cream cheese came in little store bought containers. So unsatisfying. So, I decided to try again. I come here and I got the Parmesean bagel with poblano cumin cream cheese. Oh my gosh. Made with love, you can just tell. The cream cheese was softer than what I was used to so Im 100% sure they make it there. The poblano cumin has a little kick to it. It was just nice, and it had a little personality to it. Just like this place itself. I told myself even if I never write reviews this place deserves one and then I saw some lackluster ones. Listen. This place has personality. The paintings are cool. They're a little dark, but that's art babbyyyyyyyy. It's nice that this place isn't so cookie cutter. My parents had their pie before, no complaints. Maybe they need to line up their pastries and reassess where their strong suits lie... or maybe you guys should just eat their bagels because I can tell you with authority that's where the magic lies. They promote kindness. I just looked around and kinda saw the personality of the business a little and it's nice. I would be happy if this was my local bagel and coffee shop. I might eat breakfast more often. Honestly, I think they should just come to Detroit and open up shop there! We'd be happy to have you.

Dropped in because of the name, not disappointed. I do enjoy a pun. Nice selection of savory…read morebaked goods, got some lunch type stuff to go which warmed up easily in a microwave in my hotel. Liked it so much, returned to get road trip snacks the next day when we left town. Friendly service without the usual annoying "I'll help whose next in line," or "would you like a receipt today?" or worst of all, "Have a nice rest of your day." Instead I got a plain English, "hello," and "thank you." I do so like my baked goods with good, clear, communication, especially before coffee is on board.

Parmesan bagel with Roasted Garlic Hummus

Everything Bagel with Bloody Mary cream cheese

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Guava & Cream Cheese pastry

Incredibly Delicious

4.4(180 reviews)

0.7 mi

Best pastries and cake and cookies in town! Patrick is a wonderful baker! ‍ Most of his goods are…read moreto pretty to eat!

Small space, but fast paced little bakery. There is a bigger room in the back if you're coming and…read moreeating. Very nice staff with amazing smells and amazing desserts. I stopped in for sweets but we saw some lunches served and they looked like a good portion size. There's a cute garden out front that we passed by as we walked in.

Egg & Cheese Croissant

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Maid Rite Sandwich Shop

3.8(91 reviews)

0.6 mi

Another Route 66 stop - serving Maid Rite sandwiches. What is that you ask? It is boiled ground…read morebeef served on a white bun. I know. I thought it sounded weird too, but when in Rome..... Whatever the seasoning is - this is a delicious sandwich! The fries are great - although you may want more than the one order we shared. They also serve homemade root beer - don't miss that! People are incredibly friendly and the place takes you back to the old Route 66 vibe!

Route 66 100 year plus gem! Horseshoe sandwiches and super friendly staff! He overheard it was my…read morebirthday and gave me a treat ! Appreciate the kindness!

Inside the restaurant taken 3/2023

Chili!

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Inside the restaurant, taken 3/2023

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Nora D.

2 years ago

Lovely and welcoming. So nice of them to let us sit in and dine as we arrived quite late. Food was perfect we had two pizzas. The atmosphere was warm. The service was fast and kind. Pricing was really good too as most places in Springfield are pretty steep! read more

Mark S.

3 years ago

It's anvil and forge . Not " the foundry kitchen" Not a single sign advertising some guy on the sidewalk looked like a manager said "oh yea it's in here they just do a bad job advertising so we went in and it's just a bar pretty much. read more

Denise M.

1 year ago

*******Tried going here for lunch. It appears to no longer exist. Another restaurant at this address ***********

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