If you like confusing menus - this place isn't 4 U. Kalamata salad, gyros, gyro stew, French fries…read moreand baklava. Stew is great and comes with a cornbread that will beat grandmas - moist and hast a crust that tastes like honey. Basically beef stew with 1/4 the broth unlike most stews that are all broth. Gyros are great, order one with 2 sandwiches and you'll get more than U need. Owner is great and makes sure everybody is taken care of-asking if everything is good and talking to people when not busy. DID I SAY BEST DAMN CORNBREAD EVER - even without butter or honey and you cannot find that anywhere. Most cornbread is dry hard crumbly crap.

Great gyros! Lovely customer service & a small family business…read more No salt on the fries- which we appreciated

Shout out to reviewer Ken M. for influencing me to try Chuck's Place ......you were right!…read more I had the large cheeseburger with everything and onion rings. My partner went with the wimpy burger ( not a wimpy burger.. 1.2 lbs) and cajun fries. From the moment you walk in, you know you've found a true local spot. It's small, cozy and decorated with fun signs and memorabilia. The staff are amazing, friendly, welcoming, and just the kind of people you want to see when you're about to dive into comfort food. Even at 1:30 pm, that in between lunch/dinner time, the place was steadily busy. And now I know why. The onion rings? Fantastic. I'm an onion ring snob and these were fresh, crispy, and legit. no frozen batter here, and none of that "pull the whole onion out in one bite" nonsense ( I hate that). The fries were hot, crisp and perfectly seasoned. And the burger is 100% beef, juicy, and packed with flavor. This is a local gem and I'm so glad we went. We'll definitely be back.

Fabulous service, small town feel, and friendly staff! I have nothing but praise for Chucks. That's…read morenot even mentioning the food! Highly recommend ordering the wimpy burger with Cajun fries with a rainbow ski to drink! You won't find anything else as good as chucks in Southern Illinois.

Adding to my existing review, it was their first one. The menu has expanded and everything…read morecontinues to taste yummy! My new personal favorite is the Sourdough Grilled Chesse with a basil almond pesto and honey...who knew? Check it out!

These stacked sammies on fresh focaccia hit the spot. The classic is "just a damn good sandwich"! A…read moretotal crowd pleaser that pairs perfectly with any Perennial bev. The prosciutto balances salty meat with sweet peaches, a bit of acid in the balsamic, and a perfect lift in the almond pesto. These things are massive, too. Enjoy one of these on the patio for ultimate vibes.

Service always friendly and helpful Food is simple tho it is…read morereally good Servings are plentiful, seems we always have some to take home Daily lunch specials and senior menu are great values Taking home a slice or two of pie is a must Would recommend

A return visit on a carefree Wednesday afternoon! Upon arrival into the restaurant, your eyes were…read moredrawn to their nice dessert case. They have daily specials with affordable prices. I ordered the catfish with green beans and a cup of Vegetable Beef Barley soup, for which I tasted an unknown spice that did not suit my palate well. Green beans were lightly seasoned with onion and tiny pieces of ham. Hubby had the fried chicken with French fries and Cole slaw. Overall, we enjoyed a delicious hot meal with very friendly and accommodating employees! It's worth the stop!! P.S. Their iced tea was delicious and strong!

It is good but if I bought meat and bread it would be cheaper than just buying a sandwich.read more

Johnny has great quality meats at reasonable prices. He is accommodating when it comes to special…read moreorders and it's always spotless. He takes pride in his business. His sandwiches are generously portioned and still affordable! The slab bacon is the best cab in in town.

I live in Florida and am in the area visiting family. A quick search for a lunch place steered us…read moretoward Bricktown. What a nice surprise!! All 4 of us thoroughly enjoyed our subs that had plenty of meat and fresh toppings. I haven't had a sub this good in a very long time, and in Orlando we have the best of the best (or so I thought.) They apologized that they were out of pasta salad that day, so we each had chips with our sandwiches/wraps. The chips were a brand with which I am unfamiliar and was pleasantly surprised at the jalapeño cheddar flavor. Delicious. We all ate so fast no one got a pic!! I highly recommend this spot for quality food and a much needed break from the typical fast food joints.

First time. They offer a daily special. Today was hot bacon turkey on a pretzel bun. They ladies at…read morethe counter were not friendly. Sandwich was good. Pepsi products only. I won't hurry to go back.

Very nice service and my baked potato was very fresh and hot. As always, the tea was perfect.read more

Basic sandwich shop. Similar to a Panera I would say, but I wasn't really blown away by. It was a…read moregreat pit stop for a roadtrip and to get something somewhat health, but the price point and portion size or service wasn't anything to rave about. I would say a solid choice for a decent meal. Not amazing, but not crappy and I am sure consistent unlike some other places. Plenty of seating available and counter service ordering. Everyone seemed to be in great spirits which is a plus for ambiance.

This place and I go back, way back when I was a student at SIU in the mid 70's ( yes I helped…read moreinvent dirt I'm that old, ha!). Anyhow I loved it then and I love it now - after all these years. The interior has been redone except for the old wooden bar at the very front. They used to have high back wooden booths along the south wall and east windows, with some additional small tables in the middle. The wooden booths are now gone and there's more of an open air setting with tables along the south wall with wooden bench style seats and high top tables in the center. They're still some pinball machines at the back that bring back fun memories. I found an old favorite on the menu, and ordered it - The Mcbide Special! It's a turkey, ham, and Swiss sandwich and comes with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, oregano, vinaigrette, a pickle, and chips ($11.95). It was just as good as I remembered it!. I sat at the bar where I was waited on by a friendly and polite employee. I enjoyed my visit, and reminded myself I shouldn't take so long to return. 5 stars for great service, sandwiches, and some fond nostalgia! Check them out!

LOVE Booby's! Grew up eating it with my dad, my aunt and her sister owned it awhile, then one of my…read morebest friends owned it. Reopened in 2024 and am SO glad. Service today was great - freshly made. They have a lot of the original sandwich recipes - and the McBride Special is my absolute favorite.

Love this place! The sandwiches are awesome. Fresh bread, great meat and excellent toppings! My…read morefavorite is The Daddy. It's a roast beef sandwich with horseradish. So good. Inside it's a homey little cafe feel. The staff is super nice. I stop here anytime I come through Red Bud. You have to try it!

Love this place! They make a great product at a reasonable price. They are generous with portions,…read moreand I'm always delighted when they have day old bread to purchase! I generally get my orders to go (and eat next door at Lieferbraü).

First time visiting. The decor is very trendy and nice. The dining room is a little small…read more(something like 12 tables) but very clean and new looking. Our only compliant was the gaming machines along one wall. When they are played they are pretty loud. Maybe not so distracting when it's full out night, but it was noisy at lunchtime. Our waitress was very friendly and very attentive. We started with mini corn dogs. Cooked just tight, crispy and hot inside. They give you a lot, 10 or 12 pieces (can't remember). My wife had cheeseburger and fries. She got it plain and well done and it came out just like that. Waffle fries were mostly crispy enough. I had the bbq pork sandwich. It seemed like it had been heated on the flat top, which gave it a good taste. It was a bit dry for my taste. Next time I'd ask for extra sauce. I also got the Mac and cheese, which I think is house made. The noodles were cooked firm and the cheese was good. Overall a very good meal. I definitely plan to go back. I want to try their ribeye some weekend.

Stopped by at 1:00 on a Sunday and they were closed. Staff at the restaurant where we eventually…read morehad lunch were surprised to hear that.