White Cottage

This was a pleasant surprise of a coffee shop. The food was good with lots of special coffee…read moreflavors. The service is amazing and friendly. Plus for a special treat swing by on a Sunday and enjoy one of the best cafe singers ever! We didn't catch her name but she was really good and we enjoyed our meal and coffee while listening to her sing. This is a very cute downtown coffee shop. It's in a small town and has that special small town vibe.

Upon entry, I was greeted by a very friendly barista, and I believe her name was Leticia (sorry if…read moreI'm wrong). She introduced herself, asked me my name and welcomed me. That was very impressive! I ordered a peppermint bark & oat milk iced latte and she started that while I continued to look over the menu. Music was playing oldies -- The Temptations, The Dells, etc., which was a chill vibe. I then ordered a half order of biscuits and gravy as I am always on the search for the best b's & g's. Latte was handed to me quickly at the counter and my food was brought to me within 2 mins of sitting down. The latte was quite sweet, I didn't taste much of the espresso, which isn't my preference. I really am kind of biased though as a former barista myself, ;) However, I know next time to remember to ask for less syrup, if I order again. The b's & g's are very fresh -- the biscuits were warm and tender; the gravy is more of a brown gravy and not your classic white gravy. It was thick, with chunks of sausage, flavorful, with herbs on top. It was not that salty which I noticed right away as I am very particular about that. I appreciated that a lot! I don't think I would order these again, solely based on liking white country gravy better. But very flavorful and for someone else, worth a try! And they were served in a Togo container which is cool, in case I wanted to take it with me. The cafe itself is immaculately clean & that included the beautifully wallpapered bathroom. The tables are all clean and they all have pretty little real mums in cups, I love that simple touch - so cozy. One walls is covered with photography pieces for sale and as I photographer, I love to see the support for us and our work! Definitely super cool. As a NYC native, this cafe felt more urban-esque, while sitting in downtown small town Belleville and really such an, "at home" type vibe -- really though, shout out to the barista who really stands out in treating you like family. They live up to their sign, inside, "Welcome to the family." That's valuable! Overall, I'm super impressed with the service and I'll definitely come back to try another drink and more food. Definitely worth it! I recommend, Justitia's! Thanks for having me. :)

Biscuits and gravy

Lobster bisque

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Uncle Nick's Deli

4.0(43 reviews)

1.4 mi

Definitely worth a try and with prices comparable to larger chains, why not?…read more Star of the show was definitely the bread. Sandwiches were good but more importantly did not leave me feeling uncomfortable with myself. If you're curious what I mean, go and look into most chains nutrition facts.

Food is good, reasonable price. The pastrami is absolutely legit. Not much more needs to be said.read more

Menu, side 2

6.99

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I don’t know

4.5(17 reviews)

2.3 mi

This place is AMAZING! We of course stumbled upon this restaurant because my girlfriend and myselfs…read moreanswer to dinner was " I dont know". The man in me typed it into Google and behold.... like a Greek god the front counter man ( whome i could only believe to be the owner the way he stood tall and proud) Asked us what we would like to eat. My answer..... I dont know He sat us down with menu's till we were ready and boy we wernt ready for the flavor we had tonight.. my taste buds are doing the tango! Order the "IDK Fries" im seriously thinking about ordering another order to go. Yes.. I liked it so much im writing this while sitting at the table waiting for the girls to finish up!

Went for a quick dinner tonight and it was really good!…read more The service was pleasant (especially the gentleman who greeted us). The place is very clean, with several tables. I ordered a falafel, hummus, and salad appetizer as a meal and it was plenty. The falafel are excellent, though they could have used a bit of dip. Excellent flavor, piping hot, crispy on the outside and perfect inside. The hummus is very tahini-forward and tasty, though I did add a pinch of salt. The salad was some sliced cucumber and tomato and some fantastic pickles. Everything went together beautifully. Spouse had a chicken wrap and fries and said it was excellent. I stole a fry and it was delicious - the kind that slaps you upside the head and yells that it's a real potato product. We are definitely going back! Oh, and the prices aren't outrageous either.

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Nettie B's

4.0(9 reviews)

4.9 mi

Finally had a chance to visit Nettie B's. This small unassuming place I was told had great food…read more The actual restaurant space was anti-climatic. It was a big open space with a couple tables on one side and the chefs counter on the other side. In the corner was a lady greeting people who would take your order. There were no menus, the lady said the restaurant was transitioning to fish and seafood only and the menus were not completed but she could name off what was available. She did and I decided to go for the Salmon po boy with fries. I almost fell over when she said $17 and some change. OMG! Po boy usually taps out at $14.99 at the most, unless it is lobster. So already the bar was raised because a $17 po boy better be damn good. While waiting at one of the tables, the lady brought over my tableware for dine in. A plastic cup with plasticware and packets of condiments. I get it, COVID, but for a $17 sandwich with fries, I was expecting the dine in experience to be a little better. My food is ready and the chefs did a nice job of presenting it well in a styrofoam box for takeout, even tho I planned to dine in. So, moral of this story is that the food all comes in a takeout box. Including their pricey seafood boils. I know seafood is expensive, but if I am going to drop $30 for a takeout order, I'm expecting something better than just a styrofoam container you would put fried chicken in, what do you think? I enjoyed the salmon po boy, it was good, but not $17 good. Fries were hot and fresh, so I am giving this 4 stars because the food was good, the ambiance just wasn't. The price point is too high for me, but if you live in Illinois and want a seafood boil this is the place for you! I guess.

This page is saying open 24/7 hours. I do not believe so. Been here in the past and is alright.read more

Fish Tacos (4 for $10)

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Salmon po boy

Charlie’s Place

4.4(33 reviews)

0.6 mi

Small dinning area and might have to wait a little bit for seating but the food is well worth the…read morewait! Great workers!

Husband, myself, and one of the kids joined me for dinner here. I was excited to try this place out…read moresince it reopened. ( I never had the chance to try when it was originally open) They were busy! Which I did expect as downtown belleville had a few things going on. They were so busy that sadly they were out of meatloaf and limited on some hoagie type Sandwich. I ordered the pub burger with the garlic mashed potatoes. The burger itself wasn't bad a little too salty than I'm use to. I swore I asked the waitress for the garnishes to be put on the side but they had it all on the burger. ( no big deal) the garlic mashed potatoes was a staple according to a guest that was talking to us as they left. They were good. Mine came out a little on the almost past the Luke warm stage ( I was a little bummed on that). Our oldest ordered the bone in wings buffalo flavor as a meal ( it's an appetizer) she said those were good. We also shared their French onion dip with chips. Husband had the same pub burger but he got his with steak fries. He wast thrilled that he couldn't order the burger in rare form. He too thought the burger itself was a little on the saltier aside. The prices seemed a little steep on some of the menu. ( expected on steaks and fish) I had to give them a bit of grace with all the chaos going on. Our server was kind and attentive. They didn't have much options for the festive drinks. I ordered their thin mint martini. I'd love to give them another shot in the future when it's less chaotic and they have food we want available. I will say th bar itself is cute. Reminds me of cheers. They had their front area setup with fire pits/heat lamps and tables to enjoy some hot chocolate that was only $3 for reg but if you wanted to "boozie" it up it would depend on the alcohol. They had cookies out from The cookie stroll that they offered for free. Then had a nice set up for those interested in making s'mores! Charlie's is located within historic downtown Belleville on the corner of Abend. There is only street side parking available. Keep in mind they do have breakfast or brunch too on weekends.

Seating galore.

Baked Salmon: Pan-seared and oven-finished. Served with garlic confit mashed potatoes and bacon-onion green beans.

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Sugar High

4.4(25 reviews)

0.4 mi

Always love coming by here.for seasonal changes to coffees or lotus drinks. We stopped by after…read morethe chili chase. Had their harvest lotus. Nice and refreshing. Notes of cranberry. Paired with their breakfast croissant. You pick your meat, I had sausage. Has egg and cheese with a light sauce. Omg talk about a flaky croissant! So good!!! Thats one of the best I have had. To top it off they are always welcoming. It makes you feel like family!!!

I've been to this place a few different times. On special occasions like St. Patrick's day and on…read moreregular crazy Saturday mornings. We've met with friends here a few times. Everything is often very fresh. If you enjoy very sugary coffee then this place is for you. Hence the name, I'm sure. I've never had a coffee that wasn't overly sweet even when asking for little sweetness. All the food is very good. You can tell the bakery and the made to order food is deliciously made with love! The only thing about this place is the customer service is hit or miss. That's why one star is lost. The man that's working there is always very kind, helpful and welcoming. Most of the young girls that work there are also kind and helpful. But there's a worker there, when I see her I'm automatically nervous and want to make sure I have no extra questions or requests. It's an older lady (possibly an owner or manager). Every interaction with her is often unpleasant, and I'm always made to feel like such an inconvenience for being there. Not sure if it's just my face she doesn't like, or if I just happen to come in on her bad days. This place is cute and great for by yourself mornings or a small group coming together for brunch! It's got yummy food, seating inside and outside. Once your passed the ordering it's a great place to be! EDIT: After receiving the comment from the owner, I'm coming to edit the review. For clearly being verified in the way I was treated. To say "you would NEVER make anyone feel that way" is no longer true because you have made someone feel that way, myself and others in my groups. Ultimately, I did not drag the business and I even came back multiple times before writing the review. I'm sorry, I hurt someone's feelings by being so specific but it truly was the ONLY issue I had with this business. I was truly only trying to give my constructive feedback as an honest reviewer and customer. As a business owner I'm sure it's hard to receive feedback sometimes but, I wasn't looking for anything back, and I still always tipped. I simply was giving feedback so it can be acknowledged and be made better.

Croissant

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They have good items on the menu this weekend for Oktoberfest

Cured And Cultured

3.9(63 reviews)

3.9 mi

Good food, great service. I really liked the chicken sliders plus they make delicious margaritas!read more

Super chill during the day!! There is a bar restaurant feel with a wide variety of liquors and the…read morebartender is pretty good! If I didn't stay so far I would come often!!

Bar and dining room

Chicken Sandwich

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Maya

5.0(17 reviews)

0.4 mi

So yummy! After we had our smoothies, we came back for lunch! This was our first time visiting this…read moreplace. A must stop. We live in Arkansas but we often visit Belleville and we are so pleased to have found a nice healthy spot! Thank you for being kind, clean, AND delicious!

It's super cute walking inside. The guys are very welcoming! I came at a perfect timing. They had…read moreno wait. Wait time was nothing! And they had my smoothie done in no time. I wanted something protein based and I went with their choco blueberry that's pact with berries (blueberry and strawberry), bananas, and chocolate protein with almond milk. All my favorite fruits in one with protein!! Prices they do one size on the smoothies running $8 plus tax. All their stuff looks so good! I'll have to stop back for actual breakfast!! Can't wait to go back! They have street side parking or there's a lot not too far that has 3 hour free parking. Was happy they were open for a sunday!

Yummy drink

Ice. I have had their special tacos and smoothie bowls and smoothies. Everything is fantastic.

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Outdoor patio seating

10th Street Baking

4.0(13 reviews)

0.9 mi

I love this place don is nice to everyone he was painting the bakery yesterday always busy he's…read moresuch a nice man n the bakery good s are assume I love it keep up the good work Don we love this guy we will be back

Perfect spot for a relaxing night out. The specialty drinks and service are TOP NOTCH!!!read more

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Penn Station

3.2(19 reviews)

1.5 mi

I came to Belleville on business and booked an Airbnb. It was 8:30ish and everything was closed or…read moreclosing. I ordered (Door Dash) from Jimmy Johns as I'm a fan of their Italian Sub. The store called to advise that they don't really use Door Dash and they didn't have any delivery drivers so my order was cancelled. I found Penn Station in Yelp - they were close and still open. I checked the menu, ordered the cold Italian sub and it was sublime. Perfect meat and cheese proportions and selections. All fresh and tasteful - the white bread killed it! This will be a must on my future visits to the area!

Sandwiches are ALWAYS good. The problem, that is & always will be, is their FRIES!!! I don't think…read morethey should even call them that! They're just HORRIBLE!! "Limp, Under Cooked, Grease Soaked Potato Strips" is what they SHOULD CALL THEM! SOMEONE please explain to these mental midgets that GOOD NATURAL FRIES need to be SOAKED in cold water. THEN PAR-FRY ONCE. Let cool.... THEN fry until CRISPY!!! NOT drop cut fries IMMEDIATELY into hot oil and cook until they aren't stif!

Artichoke sandwich with mushrooms and small fries

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Italian sub.

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Mike S.

12 years ago

This place is GREAT!!!!!!! I came in for a burger and fries all the time.. They are fresh and made to order.. We also love there ice cream. All homemade and all great. We stop in three times a week and travel from another town just for this place...Great time, great service, and clean as a whistle.... 5 STARS read more

Donna D.

11 years ago

I'm curious on their hours of business!? It doesn't give this information. Once in a awhile we like taking a ride out late at night. After midnight for a good chocolate ice cream cone. I'd love to know just how late the white cottage is open read more

Lillie B.

9 years ago

This place may look like a whole in the wall but their ice cream is fantastic. Their other food not so much.

Brooke W.

8 years ago

This is our family favorite! Always quick friendly service and the ice cream never disappoints !

Kelsie A.

13 years ago

white cottage has great food and good service I would go there again for sure it was awesome

Nick F.

1 year ago

My new little spot. I'll be back soon. The food was great. Customer service was great.

Scotty B.

13 years ago

Awful customer service. Awful customer service and awful customer service

Don M.

5 years ago

Amazing place been going since I was a kid best ice cream around!

Heather S.

197

8 years ago

Good food and ice cream. Nice local spot for families.

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