Overall good food for a small town diner BUT...menu says mashed potatoes as a potatoe option. No…read moremention of gravy. Waitress did not ask if you wanted gravy or did not say our mashed potatoes are served with brown gravy. Meal came with gravy on potatoes. asked for that to go back and plain potatoes to be delivered as it was a chicken entrée brown gravy isn't great with that. When we went to leave, she brought a container of the mashed potatoes with the gravy and said we were going to have to pay for those because I asked for new plain mashed potatoes. Didn't mention that at all When asked for the potatoes to be swapped out. Overall, the diner is very understaffed for the business. There was one cook and one waitress who was serving people, delivering food, taking money for and giving takeout orders and settling the checks for the dining customers. We won't be back.

The place is a great small town dinner, they serve a lot of different dishes…read more We had their pizza. Coming from the Chicago area, we are kind of picky about our pizza. I was not disappointed, flavor and the amount of toppings was awesome! Sauce had a nice hint of sweetness and the vegetable toppings we had were fresh, not frozen. The staff was helpful and the locals eating there that evening were very friendly and willing to chat. Highly recommend stopping in for a meal if you are in or near Thomson, IL.

Our second trip to Brew & Chew - much better than the first. The burgers are delicious. Our first…read moretime we both had burgers (my pictures). My memory is that everything else was a la carte - and the side dishes were overpriced. Stopped by again in December of 2025 - delightful experience! Rick had a burger with LTOP (lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle) and I greatly enjoyed the Three Little Pigs - so much deliciousness wrapped up in one sandwich! Service was great. They have lots of seating - but no televisions for watching sports. Will definitely return.

We went with a couple that highly recommended this place for its outstanding burgers. This was…read moreduring the week and we arrived around 12:30. The place had a few tables filled when we arrived. We placed our order and waited. A few more tables filled. A few tables left. We waited. And waited. And waited. We watched as the tables nearby got served - even though they came after us. A query to the waitress and she responded - yours are next. Then we get 4 of our 6 orders. And waited for the other two. The. One of the orders was not cooked fully, so she then waited. Did I mention it took an HOUR from order to first delivery, and then longer for the two chicken sandwiches, then longer for the re-fire on the under cooked burger. The burger I had was good but in no way worth any type of wait. And the place wasn't even packed!! Good burgers and onion rings. EXTREMELY SLOW SERVICE. And really not attentive for a small town restaurant. I would pass on this place. It's good but not worth a trip out of the way, nor worth waiting.

Delicious burgers, yummy milkshakes and fun decor. Had…read moredrinks and apps one night and went back the next day for burgers. We ordered the cheese and bacon fries and the pickle chips. The next day I ordered the mushroom and Swiss burger but I swapped the beef patty for a chicken filet. It was delicious! Chicken was tender and well seasoned and I loved the huge grilled portabella mushrooms. Service was great and we enjoyed both visits.

If you ever find yourself in Galena with kids and a hankering for some eats, Durty Gurt's is where…read moreyou park your appetite. We ordered two cheeseburger kids meals with fries for our little humans (who were thrilled, and honestly, so were we sneaking a fry or two) and the San Francisco Patty Melt--which is chicken-based and satisfying enough to hit the spot. The kids' meals were solid: burgers and fries that were tasty and well-sized for little appetites. The San Francisco Patty Melt was enjoyable--juicy chicken, melty cheese, toasted bread, and a reliably comforting choice. Durty Gurt's has a fun, lively vibe that makes you want to cheer when your food arrives, and the playful, colorful décor--bright signs, quirky wall art, and whimsical little touches everywhere--makes the whole place feel like a cheerful, slightly wacky diner full of personality.

I went here for a date night and it was great. We had one of the specials, grilled cheese pulled…read morepork on Texas toast. It was delicious. We upgraded to the sweet potato fries. They were good but could've been a little crispier. The car decor was perfect because my date loves cars. We were very well taken care of.

If you're looking for a burger this is the place. With no less than 73 burgers on the menu you…read moreshould be able to find one to fit your taste. We were in for breakfast and it wasn't bad at all. I had the breakfast burrito that was wrapped in an omelet instead of a tortilla. Different but pretty good. The wife had a pancake the size of a dinner plate. Our server was very friendly and on the ball. She even took the time to chat a little. The place is clean and nicely decorated. We enjoyed our breakfast and will stop some day and get into the burger menu.

The worst thing about this place- all the Packer fans that just like to hate on everybody…read more This place is COZY. Just a little shack in the middle of rolling corn fields. This place is great to grab a bite to eat for lunch or dinner when cruising through the country side- especially since lots of bars in the area don't serve lunch. Our hardest decision whenever we frequent this place is which deep-fat-fried veggie to devour. I personally love the fried cauliflower. Burgers are HUGE. Beers are cheap- like $1.50 per can. We love looking at our personalized dollar bills that adorn the ceiling and walls- keep your eyes peeled for the "Jerri Ringa" bill I have photographed. Love coming here during the summer- might be kinda treacherous during icy months. HAVE YOURSELF A DD. Next time I hope to try out the pool table. Would love for their to be a huge screen tv... And free puppies...

If you don't know the Almont you need to. Although the recent cow manure holding pit has put a…read moreslight aroma in the air, the $1.50 Keystone Light bottles make you forget quickly. It's a 1/2lb burger in a cornfield with a cheap beer. Everything you would expect. The only con comes when trying to leave because you have to drive home. It is pros all the way until that moment. Check it out and leave you George Washington stapled to the ceiling.

Best food ever in Clinton Iowa would highly recommend this place. Heather and Te'a are the best…read morebartenders.

Drinks are inexpensive and my dinner was GREAT! "Shingler" burger which has grilled pineapple ,…read morepepper Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers. I also got a garlic Parmesan fries. Definitely would eat this again. Service was fast, lots of hometown folks!

The name is poopy, but not exactly the food. It's excellent at the time you need fast foodread more

I had a great time at Poopy's. The food was delicious, cooked perfectly, and served very quickly…read more The bartender was friendly and bagged our food for us. The motorcycle decor, and general design of the place was very cool.

This was a special place for us to visit during our trip to Iowa we drove along the banks of the…read moreMississippi River and happened on this place which was celebrating Veterans Day so all the biker vets were there and we got to hear some great stories about their service in Vietnam. The food was great and the vibe was fantastic bunch of guys who served their country! God Bless America!

This is one of the original biker bars in town and has probably some of the best bar food I've had…read moresince being at Fast Eddie's in Alton, MO. Not over-priced, great grilled flavor and any dish with the beer cheese on it is an 11-out-10! They normally have live music on the weekends, especially during the summer months.