Best Lox & bagels in Cobden This is my best acerbic statement on the choices locally have been extremely limited, but the iron whisk really does an amazing breakfast, I miss Tom's Mary's inherent is excellent, but if you want breakfast, the iron whisk is the best read more

Once you are able to get in, it's a 5 star experience. The Dutch babies are excellent and the service is pretty good. The reason for the 4 stars is the wait times. Every time we have gone it has been about a 1 hour wait due to the small dining area. Although the wait did steer some people away, I would recommend exploring Cobden downtown and relaxing because once you get a seat it is worth it! read more

Very overpriced and the hours are horrible, only open from 8am-2pm thursday-Sunday. I called for a pickup order because I didn't have time to sit in and was put on hold for 10 minutes. the line got disconnected so I called back just to realize they shut their phones off (calls got sent to voicemail every time I called.) they need to communicate with their customers better, if they're busy and not taking pickup orders, fine. but at least tell your customer that. Don't just hang up and refuse to answer further calls! I've sat in and ate as well and the music is so loud, you can't even think straight. Food is average at best. the only unique food they have that you couldn't find at any other hipster-based restaurant is their Dutch babies, which is a glorified crepe for $20 a pop. The only special trait they have is "women -owned" and is targeted to hipster tourists on the weekends. Start communicating with your customers, even if they're just picking up food! After all, they're the reason you make any money. read more

Just left the restaurant, we are from Kansas City, attending a Softball Saluki game. The meal was unique, delicious and superb staff. Thank you for a memorable meal experience! read more

This was a Yelp suggestion. It was a good one! Breakfast all day. They specialize in Dutch babies and man are they good! We had a classic and a lemon blueberry. We also shared the notorious biscuits and gravy. So amazing! We also tried the Benny Bowl. Also amazing! You want to add the avocado and grilled tomatoes. Our service was great. There are two that serve the dining room and they made a great team! The place is small but nice. Great brunch spot! We will be back. read more

This place is one of our family's faves. The food is outstanding and so is the service. You will have to wait to be seated so plan on 30mins or more. The acoustics is loud so not good for dates but for friends or family and don't mind the loud conversations it is a must visit. We had a large crowd today but coffee and drink refills were plenty! My family ordered a wild whisky melt, and two Benny bowls- one with hollandaise sauce and one without but both with added avocado and grilled tomatoes. My mother in law had a homestyle Dutch baby with a skillet of biscuits and gravy. All delicious and plenty of food. Enjoy this treasure in Cobden! read more

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I spent over 2 hours trying to get seated . Then we got the food to go and waited another 40 minutes

This place is Amazing!! From the people who work there to the quality of the food to the atmosphere. Everything runs very efficiently!! Try the Bloody Mary with the skewer of meat cheese and okra!! To die for... The lemon curd blueberry Dutch Baby Outstanding!! We also had the Benny Bowl which comes on smashed potatoes (you can also get the Benny on a Dutch baby) Unbelievable! Our Favorite Breakfast hands down anywhere! We even came back the following weekend... as we will many times to come read more

Self Service Small quant atmosphere Food was really good. I felt it was a slightly over priced but there is nothing else around so it has value for price read more

The Iron Whisk - Comfort Food Near Me - Cobden, Illinois

Needed to find breakfast while traveling and this cute little place was just a tad out of the way, but so worth it! Great coffee. Great service. Adorable little venue and oh-so-good food. I had a yummy breakfast sandwich with eggs and tomato and avocado and red onion on a Cuban roll. My husband had one of the bowls. Highly recommend! read more

The Iron Whisk - My sandwich and potatoes -about 1/2 way eaten. I couldn't wait! - Comfort Food Near Me - Cobden, Illinois

Best food ever! There is nothing I've had from the Iron Whisk that wasn't absolutely delicious! Luckily we live close, so we order to go all the time. It is also a cool little place to dine in. read more

Service was great, Food was delicious, I enjoyed the atmosphere, it is a great place to eat!! read more

Service excellent and very accommodating. Food was delicious and exceeded expectations. Highly recommended!! read more

I think your Plain Jane Dutch Baby pancakes. are the best and earn an A+. Love, Ashleigh Taylor read more

We were here for a long weekend in a cabin nearby and stopped in for brunch. Had the power bowl with ham and the Cuban sandwich and lemon blueberry dutch baby. The food was good, the Dutch baby was flavorful but the dough was an odd texture of rubbery for us both. I'm not sure it was worth $14 maybe $8? They are really accommodating to a large bachelorette party and we're surprisingly fast at getting food out. My favorite were the roasted potatoes, they were really well done. Overall: 8/10 Cute location and plants inside the place, offerings, and good drink menu, I'd come again next time we rent a cabin. Thanks for the hospitality So ILL! read more

The Iron Whisk - Comfort Food Near Me - Cobden, Illinois

The food is farm to table, always fresh food and fruits are incorporated into breakfast and lunch meals as well as some tasty libations. The service is sometimes hectic due to the small size of the restaurant and the amount of customers trying to get in. Reservations are only for large parties so DO NOT try and go on a Saturday unless you're planning on being there when the doors open because its a nightmare. We have waited 45 minutes and still had a 30 minute wait so we went ahead to eat in Carbondale. The place is tiny and looks like they fixed up an old gas station. Water served ice cold and a carafe left. I love the food and I wish they were open more than the times they are read more

Small, quait, but surprisingly wonderful! I've been there twice and I will go back again. Service was spot on and the server was very pleasant. Reasonably priced and the food was delicious. Not many tables is the only bad thing but when weather permits I believe there is outdoor seating. read more

The Iron Whisk - Trainwreck sandwich and side salad. They substituted chicken sausage for me - Comfort Food Near Me - Cobden, Illinois

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The food was good. Unfortunately the music was very loud, and the very small dining area was packed so the noise level was too much. The young man at the door told us we (a couple) had a 10-15 minute wait. After 45 minutes, he was still telling couples they only had a 10-15 minute wait. We were finally seated after 45 minutes, and waited another 40 for food. Definitely avoid during peak times read more

A cute little breakfast place packed with small town charm. The service was top notch, staying in a town about 4 miles away there was no place to eat, the Iron Whisk knocked it out of the park, fantastic biscuits and gravy thick and creamy with chunks of sausage, the Dutch babies were delightful. This place rocks! read more

The Iron Whisk - Notorious B &G - Comfort Food Near Me - Cobden, Illinois

Delicious!!! We drove over an hour and waited an hour to eat here and we will definitely be going back!!! It's a must try!!

Absolute vibes. The food was definitely a 10 out of 10, I have a favorite place in my hometown and I would say it's comparable. Very friendly staff small place so definitely try to get there before nine or you might have a 30 minute plus reservation overall great experience, great service, great food, serve good drinks too. read more

The Iron Whisk - Benny Bowl - substitute lox - Comfort Food Near Me - Cobden, Illinois

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Located in a small town in southern Illinois, The Iron Whisk is the perfect way to start a day of hiking or wine tasting in the area. They have a variety of unique breakfast dishes, such as Dutch Babies (a fluffy pancake-type thing served in cast iron skillet), a salmon bagel loaded with toppings and a variety of breakfast bowls. Their mocha was such a treat! It's a small place and very popular, so get there early if you can and enjoy! read more

The Iron Whisk - Lox bagel - Comfort Food Near Me - Cobden, Illinois

This is a nice quiet little restaurant to stop in and have breakfast or lunch. The space is small but the facility is definitely unique. The employees are very helpful and very nice. The food is really good and you can tell it is all made with love. I would definitely recommend having breakfast or lunch here but keep in mind space is minimal for large parties. I personally would recommend trying this place at least once and would not hesitate to eat here again in the future. read more

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This was a unique breakfast Dutch Baby Pancake Classic was just enough. Two eggs cooked to perfection, crispy bacon and the thin pancake were stellar. Great service and cool atmosphere. read more

I can't say enough about this place! What a great stop for breakfast and lunch. Love the quality and price of the food! Portions are great and the drinks are amazing! It's a small space so be patient!! You will have to wait. But don't worry they will call your phone when your table is ready. The food is worth the wait. It is very busy in the morning and tends to taper off around 12:30pm. read more

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Worth making a specific trip. The dutch baby was *very* good-- delicious flavor and texture and such a huge serving! The hot tea was really good too-- they have a nice variety of specialty tea. The inside was really well-designed... modern and rustic at the same time. And the staff was warm, welcoming and a lot of fun! read more

We got there at 845, not too busy at all. Service was fast and friendly. Food was hot and delicious. I loved the smashed potatoes!!! By the time we were done eating, it had become very busy and there were people waiting to be seated. read more

Food was great and so was service. Could use a few more vegan options but glad they had a few. They did offer Morningstar bacon as a vegan option and it is not vegan. But they tried which is better than most places. Avocados were fresh and delicious! read more

Be ready to wait...but it is worth it. When I go out, I want something I don't typically make at home. This menu is full of those options. And the Bloody Mary is fantastic. read more

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What a wonderful location for a Sunday brunch. Excellent service...super friendly! The 'Dutch baby' was delicious and the experience will bring us back again! read more

Egg sandwich very good due to excellent bun. Potatoes weird but ok. Would have preferred hash browns or cottage fries. Cold from door opening. Price double to our regular Sunday outing. read more

Have been here multiple times and could not be happier. Have enjoyed everything from the Bloody Mary's to the biscuits and gravy. This past Thursday I had the best plate of biscuits and gravy. Honestly can't believe how good it was which lead me to make this review. Will absolutely continue to frequent the iron whisk. read more

After hiking the Little Grand Canyon Trail we continued on the winding path through the forest and came across this cute little restaurant. Because of Covid, there is a bunch of shaded outdoor seating. The menu is a bit limited...I really wanted to try a Dutch baby and they only had mini ones on the menu so that is what I ordered. Granted it was a mini so it did not quite fill me up as a full meal but it still tasted delicious. Bathrooms were very clean and well decorated. Service was good and very friendly. Beware - cash only! read more

The Iron Whisk - Lemon Blueberry Dutch Baby (Mini) - Comfort Food Near Me - Cobden, Illinois

Always a great place to eat and start the wine trail!! Service is spot on and food is awesome

Small town feel with big city taste the menu is basic items but turned up 100% nothing but quality service was good read more

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3rd or 4th time here and it has been delicious every time! I've had the Dutch baby once and it was good, but The Trainwreck has swooned me over-- if you like savory-sweet combos this one is for you. They have lots of drink options as well. My roommate got a hot mocha with Ghirardelli chocolate (not pictured) and said it was delicious. Great service, just be warned it is usually very busy on the weekends so you'll probably end up waiting a bit especially with larger groups. Such a gem in Southern Illinois. read more

Such a great meal and awesome menu! The menu is full of delicious and unique combinations. I couldn't decide between the bagel and lox, or the lox of love salad. I went with the salad and was not disappointed. Good amount of mixed greens and lox, cucumber, tomato, dill (which added such a great taste), and capers. I left the red onions off, and opted for the balsamic vinaigrette (which had a nice sweetness to it) on the side. Hubs had the Cubano with a side of chips. The chips were so crunchy and thick--just like I like them! We also each had a loaded Bloody Mary with cucumber vodka and they were fantastic! We went at lunch time on a Friday and waited about 25 minutes; it was totally worth it! I'll be back to try one of their many dishes with Hollandaise. Gave it a 4 stars because hubs asked for the mustard on the side of his sandwich. They did give him mustard on the side, but there was also still mustard ON the sandwich. And the side mustard was simple yellow mustard, but the mustard on the sandwich was their "6-pepper mustard." So different mustards even. They were so busy and by the time we got our food we needed to eat quickly, so he just ate it. This is a slight concern because they may do this to a customer who really does have a good allergy or sensitivity. read more

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I absolutely love this place you have to try the Dutch baby the Sinnerman is phenomenal!! Actually, everything we've tried so far has been great! Highly recommend! read more

The Iron Whisk - Dutch baby, biscuits and gravy, Cuban sandwich, wake n bacon breakfast sandwich - Comfort Food Near Me - Cobden, Illinois

I ordered takeout for breakfast as we were staying at an AIRBNB in Makanda. I had seen great reviews for this restaurant and they were spot on. I ordered a Benny bowl and my husband ordered the Notorious B&G. Both meals were excellent. I couldn't finish my Benny bowl, so I had the rest the next day for breakfast. It was just as delicious the next day. The service was very good from taking my order over the phone to picking it up. I would definitely order from here again so I can try some other items on the menu. read more

This is a really good restaurant. In a little converted gas station, they really care about the quality of the food. Try their cocktails, the bloody mary looks fantastic across the room, and even better on your table! :) I haven't had anything that isn't good, just a matter of what you are in the mood for. Dutch Baby in sweet or savory form, American breakfast, and burger are really good, but they really shine in their specials and weird stuff. Some hash variety or other special (check the chalkboard) have been fantastic. If you aren't there early, you are going to wait in line, but there is an antique mall next door, chat with the other people in line or just walk around town, while you wait. As another reviewer said, they just get it. Every restaurant should be like this. read more