Three years later and we came back to Casey to re-live the experience, complete with the stop for…read moreice cream again! Didn't disappoint and the area under the giant mailbox is lovely with amazing landscaping.

Mary and I stopped in for a hand dipped sundae and banana split; anymore you rarely find hand…read moredipped banana splits in a banana split boat, like I remember as a kid! Delicious!!

I've been to Yellin' Helen's several times during the spring, summer and fall. They have several…read moreflavors of soft serve ice cream. They always have a good number of people setting around enjoying some of their cool treats. I've only had their large vanilla cone and it is yum!! Very good health serving of ice cream on the cone. The servers are always very friendly! They have a nice assortment seating in their outdoor seating area.

Not bad, limited flavors but good choice of toppings. Has…read moredrive thru which is good for social distancing during the current covid pandemic.

I love Homewood Grill!…read more If you are from Effingham or traveling through the area, then you must stop by! They have an interior walk up and drive through. The food menu is all fried food (reason for 4 stars). However, the star is the ice cream novelties. They have items called shake-n-mores which is like their version of a blizzard or concrete. They have DOLE whips in different flavors which you cannot find fresh outside of Florida! They have sweets for all as some items are vegan, gluten free and sugar free. Grab one of their ice cream pies for your next event. They are a family owned - woman ran business and everyone was so nice and polite. If you have a little assistance you can make this place pretty accessible. The only concern was that there was not a diaper changing station. They only have outdoor seating so you may have to take your treats and eats to go. But it is great they are open all year round. Check out all the fun art from the trash cans all the way into the restroom. I cannot wait until my next trip back to Homewood Grill!

Non dairy & vegan options available here . Really cute spot . Service was wonderful. They offer ice…read morecream pies here as well.

Inside a supermarket that seems untouched by time--Kirby Foods in Effingham--you'll find a…read moretrain-themed eatery called "The Iron Horse." Staffed almost entirely by high schoolers, they still managed to craft a Breaded Pork Tenderloin (BPT), which is so impressive, you'd think it could only be made by someone with a divorce or two under their belt. The balance of juice to crunch was nearly perfect. While some might find it slightly under-pounded and gently fried, the quality of the loin itself was so exceptional that any shortcomings were easy to overlook. The breading's seasoning was a bit subtle for my taste, but the fundamentals were so solid that nitpicking felt irrelevant. The tray was teal. The mustard was yellow. The meat was quality. The vegetables were crispy. The Onion rings are ideal. ...all for under $10.

This establishment is actually inside the IGA. It is cafeteria style, with a salad and soup…read morebuffet. It also seems for at least the lunch time, they set up some main meal such as chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, rolls and a few dessert options. I didn't go with the salad/soup bar, but it looked really good and I'll probably take that option next time. But wait, there's more ! As mentioned, this a cafeteria style cafe, serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. The menu has a good variety of foods. The breakfast menu seems to cover the basics, and for lunch/dinner, the items range from chicken, ham, pork, roast beef, fish and of course all the basic sides, such as corn, mashed potatoes, and oh my gosh, some really nice looking desserts. The chocolate pie was really good ! But wait, there is another cool thing to add. If you are hankering for a nice, fresh submarine sandwich, well just go on over to the deli where they have fresh breads and serve up Boar's Head deli meats and cheeses, custom made by super friendly sandwich assemblers and then you can eat it in the dining area... it does not get any better than this folks ! And wait till you see the prices, as they are very wallet friendly, especially considering the quality and quantity of the food you get here ! I'm so happy this place is so close to my work and you can bet I'll be a regular here !!

I always drive past Insomnia cookies but never stop in like I plan to lol. Well today was the day…read more I finally made it on. It's so colorful and upbeat inside. It's always very clean as well. Service was great. I took a little time ordering but Matthew and Justice were very patient. They were really nice and super cool. I ordered a brownie with ice cream and it was fresh to order so there was a bit of a wait, which was just a few minutes. It was soooo yummy! I'm so glad I finally stopped in.

I have never had a bad experience with Insomnia Cookies. I have gotten it delivered via DoorDash…read moreevery time I've had an order. The orders come within a reasonable time and they are always accurate and done well.

Ice cream is amazing! Couldn't decide, so went with Flight. 6 scoops!…read moreAll flavors are full of flavor. Really enjoyed the unique seasonal flavors. EggNog Gingerbread Peppermint Lemon Coconut History of dairy and Holstein Cow is such a personal feature. Staff is so friendly and full of information about making ice cream and farm. Definitely worth the drive!!

This is the most charming dairy store, a massive space for this Illinois farm selling a handful of…read morecheeses and a stunning array of milk products and flavors. They even have a smaller but roomy section solely designated for serving up delicious scoops of ice cream. The only disappointment is that while The Milk House statistically ranks as the #17 ice cream shop in the U.S., and the charm is absolutely there, the ice cream itself is pretty unimpressive. The quality of the product is good, but the ice cream flavoring itself leaves much to be desired. Don't let that stop you from coming in, though. It's a worthy experience just off the interstate for traveling families.

We camp at Lake Carlyle most weekends once the weather is nice and just found out about this gem!…read more They have all kinds of baked goods, ice cream, and amazing coffee! We just tried donuts today and loved them. I had their drip coffee and it was so good! It's such an adorable place. I can't wait to go back with the grandkids for ice cream! They are going to do great!

Clean, classy and efficient. Then you bite into your blueberry muffin and the flavor is so fresh…read moreand delicious!

We're on the way to Ohio and dozing off along 70 and Apple Maps referred us to Joe Sippers. What an…read moreamazing name! We walked in and loved to see the plants and the genuine decoration in the place. The woman who took our order was nice and patient. We asked for light ice and were given that. I ordered a dirty chai and YES! Has a great chai flavor and overall lovely balance between sweet and spice. Danny got an Americano which he says is really good and smooth. We even got to draw flowers while waiting for our coffee. It was quick and a great stop for us on our journey. Only comment is we got a sleeve on our cup that was unneeded because we both got iced coffees. We like to reduce waste!! Thanks so much!!!

Back again, road stop, one year later!…read more Perhaps even better than it was then. Soup (red pepper bisque) & salad (w/Thai-inspired dressing) both really fine. Veggie wrap had remarkably fresh ingredients for mid-west, mid-winter). Portions were nearly gigantic! Friendly, prompt service. Super cute, spacious dining area. Good on 'em! Keep it up!

The burgers are always amazing as well as the sides!! Several different types of flavored sweet and…read moreunsweetened tea that is super good too. All in all it's definitely one of my favorite places to eat or get drinks!!

Great burgers and milkshakes. Easy to order online and pickup. Decent price. Highly recommendread more