We've enjoyed our food every time. Wish they had real barbecue sauce to send with to-go orders.read more

I heard that this place did the Pork Tenderloin Sandwich right. Boy did they! It was thin, crispy,…read moreoversized and delicious. Our server was friendly and attentive. This was your classic small dinner that features photos and coal mining memorabilia.

Looking forward to stop in soon as the three of us love their sweet fire chicken !!…read more Adding this due to placing the new image with the updated phone number !!!

Very good atmosphere, awesome food, and the coolest bartenders. :) quesadillas and bowls are the…read morebest.

Food was delicious, absolutely loved it! The staff was incredibly kind and made sure to be…read moreconsiderate of my food allergy. The restaurant was cozy and felt like home! Must visit!

The food is simple, but they add their own flair They also…read morehave friendly knowledgeable staff. Many items are made in-house versus having it brought in Two particular favorites are the sausage links and the jalapeno sourdough bread. And the chili , you can't forget the chili.

Great Low Cost Menu,The Ritz's doing it for over 45 years great people and staff…read more Don't listen to the bullshit reviews Yes it's not always great but they make it right Daniel Richards Springfield Illinois

TIFFANY R. Hands down one of the best servers and probably people out there, my friend and I have…read morebeen on a road trip the past few days and decided to give this place a try and immediately felt at home. Cannot sing enough praises about how absolutely lovely Tiffany was and also the food was amazing too. Lovely time and if/ when I'm back in Illinois on another trip I'd love to come back to this restaurant to try some new food and talk to some friendly faces

SO glad I walked for a mile in the blistering heat to come here…read more I am staying at the super 8, and it was on the hotel recommendation list. I wanted to watch the Michigan wolverines game so I called down there and spoke to a really nice woman, who ended up being my bartender when I got there. I was originally going to go to four stars, but they are getting five because the bartender told me that they would change the channel for me at whatever TV I was sitting at so I could watch my game! I sat at the bar naturally after being greeted by the really nice hostess. Now generally I despise this state outside of rural areas because the people here are just menacingly rude and judgmental. That being said, walking to the bar, all of the afternoon patrons in there were casting looks at me that could tame a rabid polar bear. Already dealing with that in other parts throughout the state, I just sat there and smiled as they stared and judged. Anyhow, my first bartender, I never caught her name, but she was excellent! Took really good care of me. Shift change in the middle of my visit, and my second bartender was jennifer, she was equally as delightful! I ordered fried okra for an appetizer when I got there, drank some beers, had a couple VERY well proportioned glasses of whiskey and watched my game. Come suppertime, I turned around to see the crowd and the entire restaurant was completely packed! And the personalities of the people that I interacted with at this point were a complete 180. SUPER nice people. For supper I ordered the ribeye, rare. I first cut into it and it looked medium, but sometimes steak just Cooks quicker in certain areas, but outside of the end piece that was cooked perfectly. I had a loaded baked potato which was seasoned great, and green beans and I had blackberry cobbler for dessert, per the recommendation of my bartender. Right through the doors, they have gaming, and a few slot machines also, if that's your thing. I really enjoyed the decorum, and the place was really clean, even the bathrooms. It's not very often that I would return to a restaurant in the state, but this is definitely worth revisiting if I'm ever back in the area! ***DISCLAIMER*** This pure, uncut, honest review is federally protected under Federal Law by way of Bill #EO14149. Removal or alteration of this review by Yelp and/or their affiliates without Expressed consent by it's author is strictly prohibited by FEDERAL law. VIolators will be prosecuted, and litigation imminent.

Disclaimer: I am in a diet so my food in cheese less with no extra…read more.. fun Bartender was on it and pleasant. The burger even with no toppings. The veggie toppings were fresh and clean. I would repeat. The ambiance is based on president Lincoln and done well...very cool

Always a great meal from here. I wish they had longer opening hours. I would love to take people…read morehere for dinner.

I visited Boyd Generation Cafeteria today and had a disappointing experience from start to finish…read more The young lady who took my order at the drive-thru was polite and professional -- she was honestly the only bright spot of the visit. But when I got home and started going through my food, I realized something was off. I noticed what I thought was an extra dessert in a flimsy plastic container, but when I looked closer, it turned out my baked dark meat chicken was missing -- the main part of my order. I called twice. No answer. Straight to voicemail. Voicemail was full. So I drove all the way back, tried to go inside -- doors locked. Got back in the drive-thru line and explained the issue. Then the woman who I assume was the owner or head cook came to the window, and instead of addressing my concern professionally, she hit me with sarcasm and attitude -- as if I was out of line for coming back for food I paid for. She insisted she personally packed the chicken and tried to make it seem like I was the problem. When I mentioned there was a container in the bag that looked like pie, she snapped that they didn't serve sweet potato pie that day. Eventually, she handed me what looked like a pie container and told me to open it. Sure enough, it was the chicken -- but it was so dry and shriveled, no wonder I mistook it for a slice of pie. At that point, I told her flat-out: I'm never coming back. To that woman -- if you're reading this -- your behavior was unprofessional, your customer service was dismissive and hostile, and your food wasn't even worth the trip. Mistakes happen, but instead of owning it, you doubled down with attitude and dry chicken in a dessert container. Word of advice: stop assaulting your chicken. Inject it with something buttery, juicy, and respectful before putting it out in the world. Because nobody wants to eat food that looks and tastes like regret. I will not be returning, and I'll be warning others to stay far away.

Come hungry! My first time here. They just reopened after a…read morelengthy closure due to a fire. Well, the place sparkles, tables are spacious and spaced nicely. The bar is separated from the dining room. Both rooms have plenty of TVs playing sports. I had the Chicken (half) Dinner and he had the whole catfish. Each dinner came with a salad, choice of potatoe, choice of apple sauce or cottage cheese and a side of spaghetti with meat sauce and a vegetable side of corn. Big time food ensemble! Best fried dinner I have been to. Coating was thin, like flour not a batter. Bolongese was seriously meaty and good, not sweet. There are also soups and salads on the menu - so needed these days. Service was prompt, attentive, smart, helpful, just right. They have a full bar. If you want to bring your own wine corkage is $10 . Great for couples families or groups.

Back again after 11 months and it's still good!…read more My meal hasn't arrived yet but just had my salad w house dressing. Cottage cheese and dinner rolls- a good start!

You can put MJs on the top 5 list of things to experience in Springfield, Illinois. I suggest you…read moredrive really fast by the State Capitol, take 10 minutes to see the MLK piece, then go straight to MJs. The service was hometown perfect, no rush, friendly vibes and the food let's just say I'm back home once a week from Peoria and so yeah I'm about to be a regular. The only chicken in 20 years that I enjoyed every single crumb of that well battered bird, the greens and Mac and cheese was on point. PS, you cant leave without the catfish and red beans and rice. So grab a few more dollars and get a second dinner to go. They cooked that food with love. Thank you to the Taylor family for showing love to the community that shaped us all. We will continue to support your efforts.

Just coming to leave a review of how much we LOVED our impromptu stop at your delicious and…read morewelcoming source of yum! Loved that you sat with us to chat and connect on Madison ties and fathers that served. Thanks for the hospitality, sharing your favorites and your expertise in eats!