Graphite was a wonderful surprise and a standout dining experience in Columbia. I love that the…read morerestaurant's name is a nod to the building's history as a former schoolhouse, which now beautifully houses both the Principal Hotel and Graphite. Both feel like elevated, unexpected gems in a small town. I ordered the fried chicken dinner with the half chicken portion, and it was absolutely delicious. The chicken was juicy and flavorful with perfectly crispy, crunchy skin. The service was excellent, and our waitstaff was friendly, attentive, and welcoming throughout the evening. The restaurant itself was clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed. The restrooms were also spotless and well maintained. It is clear that a lot of care goes into every aspect of the guest experience. My only minor criticism is the size of the drink glasses. Once ice is added, there is not much room left for the actual beverage. My parents found themselves needing refills more frequently than they typically would at other restaurants. It was not a major issue, but slightly larger glasses might make things more convenient for both guests and staff. Overall, we had a fantastic experience and will definitely be back. Graphite is a true hidden gem that offers great food, excellent service, and a unique atmosphere.

Had another great meal here but the is time it was lunch. I opted for the salmon Sammie- a wise…read morechoice I must say! It was yummy with the aioli on a brioche bun. The salmon was again cooked to perfection. Evidently the Reuben sandwich is delicious too. They serve a side with the sandwiches. I got fruit; a good sized serving of fresh fruit. Chips are also house made if you prefer those. Our service was great. It is such a cute place- this time I sat on the bar side vs restaurant side.

Great food and service. We drive the motorcycle from STL here and it was a nice ride to a great…read moreplace for our breakfast!

We stopped by for some drinks and an appetizer and were not disappointed! The pretzel bites were…read morewarm and salty! It was Friday so the special was a $10 margarita pitcher! Can't beat it! It's a super cute pub! Service was great!

Great little breakfast spot in Columbia. I love how they've incorporated the historical aspects of…read morethe convent building into the cafe. Very cool slice of local history. The food was excellent. I had an omelet with cheese, bacon, onion and mushrooms. It was a big omelet and quite delicious. The waitress was excellent. Definitely would go back!

Meeting friends here for brunch was a pleasant experience. The menu is varied enough to offer both…read morebreakfast and lunch options, with plenty of choices and nothing imaginative. The prices are very reasonable. When we asked about specialty coffee drinks, our server showed us an electronic tablet-- we had to pass it around to read our options. They were all very sweet concoctions named for desserts, and the ones my companions chose were indeed so pumped with syrup and flavors and sprinkles that the taste of coffee was nowhere to be found. Our food was just fine. The waffle was sweet and fluffy. The Berry Salad was exactly as described: iceberg, lettuce, berries, pecans. The berries were fresh; the chicken was heavily seasoned (mostly salty and saturated) and the poppyseed dressing was very sweet. The quiche had plenty of spinach in it but was rather rubbery (I know quiche can be tricky-- it has a really long cooking time so it can't be made to order, and rewarming does it no favors) and the potato soup was okay. Both the salad and the quiche/soup combo had a croissant on the side; they seemed similar to the ones purchased by the dozen at Costco. Mine seemed dry on the outside with a faint moldy taste in the bottom. The patio was very pleasant, and inside looked cozy. The staff did a great job of making everyone feel welcome and keeping our glasses refilled and such. There's a big parking lot adjacent, though many of the spots say they're reserved for a different business. I saw that high chairs are available. Gendered restrooms are inside. The place accepts cash and credit cards.

GREAT Pizza! Good Drinks. Wish they had more items on their…read moremenus---do they have a frier? (Maybe...I understand fire code wouldn't allow it--I DNK). Anyway, people are fun and welcoming. Place is small on tables, but people make do.

Little dive bar located in Oakville. Easy going vibes and a good place to watch a game. Our…read morewaitress was very attentive. We ordered a bucket of beer and she came by several times to refill it with ice to keep our beers cold. Didn't try any food but definitely will the next time we stop in.

I've been in twice from out of town. It's the perfect spot to hang out if you are by yourself or…read moremeeting a friend for happy hour. The vibe is cool, laid back and classy. On my visit this week I had the $9 HH smashburger and a glass of rose. It was the perfect way to unwind after a busy day. Love that it's quiet, chill and no tvs. TYTY!!!!

This was an overall good experience. We came for a birthday dinner and drinks during the holiday…read morepop-up. While it was festive, the Christmas décor wasn't as extensive as I expected for a pop-up, and the drink menu didn't feel much different from their regular offerings. The food was decent. The Brussels sprouts were a standout, along with the garlic aioli fries. The French dip, however, was disappointing and lacked flavor. Service was excellent, and the bartenders were both friendly and attentive. Drinks and food were quite expensive, but we appreciated receiving a complimentary dessert for the birthday. Overall, it was a nice experience with some highlights, though not something I'd go out of my way for.

The new Nashville Hot Honey is absolutely amazing! Favorite new menu item!! The patio offers so…read moremuch space for any type of gathering.

One of my first times stopping in at what's quickly becoming a St Louis landmark with a large…read morefollowing on Instagram. Coming to this Columbia, Illinois hot spot and enjoying the atmosphere you can see why. Be prepared to seeing it totally packed on the weekends. I wanted to see the two bartenders I personally consider the stars of the venue Abigail and Kassidy. As beautiful and talented as you obviously see they are it's their guest service and personalities win the day. Two sweeter and more genuine individuals I challenge you to find anywhere. I'm going to be 100% honest I actually do get nervous coming into see them. It's hard to imagine seeing two angels on Earth. All the girls rock and provide premier service. I lived in St Louis for 14 years and I must say this would definitely be my spot if I still lived in the area. With Abigail and Kassidy it's like coming back and seeing friends I've known. I get that impression it's their style with all guest. I travel the country and these two are my two favorites anywhere. I'd highly recommend if you're a first timer you request them. They're hard working and get their business done. And tip the well!!! They deserve it. Thank you. Michael J Beal Clearwater, Florida.

The best Sonic location you will ever find is located in Columbia, IL. The service is always…read morefriendly, order is accurate and efficient. We've tried a few other Sonic locations and this one is a step above the pack. If you have the Sonic app, be sure to place your order before parking because the internet is spotty.

Very impatient to my grandma... she was trying to order some slushies and the guy who was taking…read morethe order was very impatient taking deep sighs and after she was done ordering he was very mad and said why did she order like that. My grandma simply didn't do anything wrong...

Garvey's is a step above bar food. It's actually, quite frankly, delicious. Yes, it's totally a…read moredive bar inside, dimly lit and such. But the food is another level of good. Get the potato skins and wings; they're the best in the area. A++

Haven't been here in years and friends suggested we join them. So glad we did. We had to wait about…read more10 min for a table since there were 6 of us but that was fine as we could see how busy they were. Several menu options looked good but we got spinach salad with grilled chicken added and Garvey special sandwich. If you're thinking the spinach salad was the healthy option- think again. Well yes the spinach is healthy but it was loaded with bacon and also had a yummy hot bacon dressing! Delicious however I really liked the sandwich! I mean it was fabulous. They had some type of yummy sauce on it. And lots of meat. This establishment has always had quite a following; our friends said it was always busy. And we may return soon for their burger special since those are supposed to be so good.

Chrissy is wonderful and this is a perfect little smoky dive bar with amazing and really affordable…read morefood and drinks. It has an outside patio and pool table, along with tvs, a juke box, and slots. Super fun traditional St. Louis corner bar.

Always great went I not BBQing in the winter the BBQ Pork Steaks are 2nd to mine. Not to mention…read moreTaco Tuesday Awesome !!!!!!

don't eat the ranch dressing here , it's comprised of buttermilk and Mayo and I have watched the…read morebar maid leave it out of. refrigeration multiply times for 3 plus hours , food borne illness anyone ?? I will be contacting health inspector

How could I start a review about green beans? Here's why...the green beens here are the best I've…read moreever had. Perfect snap because they're fresh and cooked just right. And amazing flavor with tons of bacon. Seriously, the green beans are that good. Outside of that the wings and the burgers are solid bar food. Taco Tuesday is one of if not the best in town. Home made fresh fries shells and loads of meat and toppings. Also, they have nice and friendly servers and nightly drink specials. Also, bonus, stay for the bowling at West Park Bowl!