Where to go in Springfield when it’s time to eat
American
6th St. Café 214 S. Sixth St. 217-572-9500
3Sixteen Wine Bar 316 N. Main St., Chatham 217-697-8569 3sixteenwinebar.com
Abe’s Hideout 2301 S. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-679-2044 abeshideouts.com
Alexander’s Steak House 620 Bruns Ln. 217-793-0440 alexanderssteak.com
Anchors Away 518 E. Capitol Ave. 217-679-0166 anchorsawayil.com
Applebee’s Grill & Bar 2554 Sunrise Dr. 217-528-7021 3335 Veterans Pkwy. 217-698-0550 applebees.com
Arlington’s 210 Broadway St. 217-679-6235 arlingtonsspi.com
Barrel Head 1577 W. Wabash Ave. 217-787-2102 thebarrelheadspringfield.com
Bob Evans 4221 Conestoga Dr. 217-698-3800 3050 Stevenson Dr. 217-529-1909 bobevans.com
Boyd’s New Generation Restaurant 1831 S. Grand Ave. E. 217-544-9866
Buffalo Wild Wings 2808 N. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-670-0048 4420 W. Wabash Ave. 217-546-9453 buffalowildwings.com
Captain JJ’s Fish and Chicken 2613 Stevenson Dr. 217-679-5305 captainjjs.weebly.com
Charlie Parker’s Diner 700 North St. 217-241-2104 charlieparkersdiner.net
Chatham Café 414 N. Main Plaza, Chatham 217-697-1101
Chesapeake Seafood House 3045 E. Clear Lake Ave. 217-522-5220 chesapeakeseafoodhouse.com
Chick-fil-A 2431 Wabash Ave. 217-546-2000 chick-fil-a.com
Chili’s Bar & Grill 2891 Veterans Pkwy. 217-546-8505 chilis.com
Chuck E. Cheese 2369 S. MacArthur Blvd. 217-793-0230 chuckecheese.com
Clay’s Popeye’s BBQ 1121 S. Grand Ave. E. 217-522-0386 popeyesbbq.com
Cook’s Spice Rack & Chili 910 N. Grand Ave. W. 217-492-2695 cookspicerack.com
Cooper’s AlleySide 3115 E. Sangamon Ave. 217-993-1196
CoreLife Eatery 2580 Wabash Ave. 217-331-7038 corelifeeatery.com
Coz’s Pizza & Pub 4441 Ash Grove Dr. 217-726-7700 cozspizzaandpub.com
Cozy Dog Drive In 2935 S. Sixth St. 217-525-1992 cozydogdrivein.com
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 5975 S. Sixth St. 217-529-2290 crackerbarrel.com
Culver’s 2540 N. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-544-5050 4400 Wabash Ave. 217-726-7991 culvers.com
DJ’s Café 915 W. Laurel St. 217-753-1708
Da Catch 848 S. Grand Ave. E. 217-670-1895
Dew Chilli Parlor 2312 Wabash Ave. 217-679-2940 2690 S. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-679-1910 301 N. Grand Ave. W. 217-670-2530 dewchilliparlor.com
Fairlane Diner 300 S. Crossing Rd., Sherman 217-303-9330
Fire & Ale 135 Illini Blvd., Sherman 217-496-2236 fireandale.net
Five Guys Burgers and Fries 2501 W. Wabash Ave. 217-546-8230 fiveguys.com
Fox Run Restaurant & Lounge 1130 Legacy Pointe Dr. 217-679-7249 foxrunrestaurantandlounge.net
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers 3205 E. Clear Lake Ave. 217-544-5144 3784 Wabash Ave. 217-670-2820 freddysusa.com
Fritz’s Restaurant 2709 S. MacArthur Blvd. 217-546-9888
Fulgenzi’s Pizza and Pasta 1168 E. Sangamon Ave. 217-544-8520 fulgenzis.com
Garden Grille 3100 S. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-529-7171 hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com
Ginna’s Café (inside SCHEELS) 3801 S. MacArthur Blvd. 217-726-6330 experience.scheels.com
Golden Corral 1038 Lejune Dr. 217-585-6830 goldencorral.com
Great House BBQ 4233 W. Wabash Ave. 217-572-1744
Hen House Family Restaurant 6009 S. Sixth St. Frontage Rd. E. 217-529-3690
Hickory River Smokehouse 2343 N. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-528-2271 hickoryriver.com
Homestyle Cafe 1144 N. Ninth St. 217-525-5800
Hooters 3241 Horizon Dr. 217-522-9110 hooters.com
Hy-Vee Market Grille 2115 S. MacArthur Blvd. 217-726-1011 hy-veemarketgrille.com
IHOP International House of Pancakes 2600 Sunrise Dr. 217-789-4467 4001 Wabash Ave. 217-698-4467 ihop.com
Jungle Jim’s Cafe 1923 Peoria Rd. 217-789-6173
Just Right Eatery 3047 Hedley Rd. 217-993-4323 justrighteatery.com
Keefner’s 1941 W. Iles Ave. 217-546-1941
Krekel’s Custard & Hamburgers 2121 N. Grand Ave. E. 217-525-4952 krekelscustard.com
Lake Pointe Grill 1386 Toronto Rd. 217-679-3900 lakepointegrill.com
Le Peep 3232 Ginger Creek Dr. 217-679-1752 lepeep.com
Lime Street Café 951 S. Durkin Dr. 217-793-1905
Lindsay’s Restaurant President Abraham Lincoln Springfield A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 217-544-8800 doubletree3.hilton.com
Long 9 Restaurant 3000 S. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-529-7777 crowneplaza.com
Longhorn Steakhouse 2451 W. Wabash Ave. 217-726-5130 longhornsteakhouse.com
Lulu’s Diner 608 S. Ninth St. 217-210-2277
Maid Rite Sandwich Shop 118 N. Pasfield St. 217-523-0723
MCL Restaurant & Bakery 2151 W. Wabash Ave. 217-787-8706 mclhomemade.com
The Mess Hall 1120 E. Sangamon Ave. 217-523-3415 springfieldamericanlegion.com
MJ’s Fish & Chicken Express 716 E. Enos Ave. 217-572-0257
Noodles and Company 2575 W. Wabash Ave. 217-546-7400 noodles.com
Old Luxemburg Inn 1900 S. 15th St. 217-528-0503
Outback Steakhouse 2590 Wabash Ave. 217-523-2815 outback.com
Parkway Cafe 2715 N. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-544-2233 eatparkway.com
Pease’s at Bunn Gourmet 2941 Plaza Dr. 217-793-1840 bunngourmet.com
Red Lobster 2696 S. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-529-6900 redlobster.com
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews 2881 S. Veterans Pkwy. 217-546-8331 redrobin.com
Ritz’s Lil Fryer 2148 N. Grand Ave. E. 217-528-0862
Nickey’s Southern Style Kitchen 330 S. Grand Ave. E. 217-546-0954
Nico’s Homestyle 751 S. Durkin Dr. 217-993-8800 nicoshomestyle.com
Robbie’s 4 South Old State Capitol Plaza 217-528-1901 robbies.biz
Sgt. Pepper’s Cafe 3141 Baker Dr. 217-525-5939 sgt-peppers-cafe.com
Sky Lounge 3254 W. Iles Ave. 217-595-9999
Smokey Bones 2660 S. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-528-6410 smokeybones.com
Springfield Carriage Company 724 E. Edwards St. 217-572-1457
Springfield Char House 2500 Sunrise Dr. 217-679-5022 springfieldcharhouse.net
Star 66 Cafe 3752 Camp Butler Rd. 217-354-6172 star66cafe.com
Tasty Cafe 110 Villa Pkwy., Sherman 217-492-9379
Texas Roadhouse 2540 W. Iles Ave. 217-698-5700 texasroadhouse.com
TGI Fridays 2100 W. White Oaks Dr. 217-698-1900 tgifridays.com
The Chili Parlor 820 S. Ninth St. 217-523-4989 thechiliparloronline.com
Top Cat’s Chill & Grill 3211 Sangamon Ave. 217-528-4201 topcatschillandgrill.com
The Dog House 210 S. Fifth St. 217-679-0729
Wings Etc. 2315 N. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-241-0077 wingsetc.net
Asian
A Taste of Thai 3053 S. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-529-8393 tasteofthaispringfield.com
China 1 212 S. Grand Ave. E. 217-522-3900
China Express 1213 Toronto Rd. 217-585-1733
China King 120 N. Grand Ave. 217-789-6908 chinakingil.net
China Star 1899 E. Sangamon Ave. 217-789-0800 springfieldchinastar.com
Dynasty Asian Cuisine 105 S. Grand Ave. East 217-528-7822 dynastyasian.com
Happy Sushi 846 S. Grand Ave. East 217-528-9799
Hawaiian BBQ 2355 W. Monroe St. 217-698-0000 hawaiianbbqspringfield.com
Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet 2309 S. MacArthur Blvd. 217-698-6033 hibachibuffetil.com
Hunan Chinese Restaurant 1333 W. Wabash Ave. 217-726-5760 hunanchinesespringfield.com
Hunan Express 238 S. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-525-8888 hunanexpressspringfield.com
James Home Kitchen 2901 Chatham Rd. 217-679-2006 jameshomekitchen.com
Westside Pub & Grill 3455 Freedom Dr. 217-679-4998 donniebs.com/west-side-puband-grill
Kiku Japanese Steak and Seafood House 3050 Lindbergh Blvd. 217-697-5458 kikujapanesesteakandseafoodhouse.com
Little Saigon 1531 W. Wabash Ave. 217-726-9633 littlesaigon100.com
Magic Kitchen Thai Restaurant 4112 N. Peoria Rd. 217-525-2230 115 N. Lewis St. 217-525-6975 magickitchenthai.com
Mekong Cafe 1308 S. Second St. 217-391-2511
Mimosa Vietnamese and Thai Restaurant 4201 W. Wabash Ave. 217-787-7733 mimosa217.com
Uniquely Springfield
Cozy Dog Drive-In
An icon in Springfield is the Cozy Dog Drive-in, home of the original batter-covered hot dog on a stick. This landmark, located on historic Route 66, features a great collection of Route 66 memorabilia. Although corn dogs are popular at state fairs, you have to go to the Cozy Dog drive-in for the original. Open 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Saturday, closed Sundays. 2935 S. Sixth Street, 217-525-1992.
Panda Express 2585 W. Wabash Ave. 217-726-9880
Osaka Japanese Restaurant 1665 W. Wabash Ave. 217-726-8037 osakaspringfield.com
Sun Thai 321 N. Main St., Chatham 217-483-8424
Sunny China House 1931 W. Iles Ave. 217-726-8811 sunnychinamenu.com
Tai Pan 2636 Stevenson Dr. 217-529-8089 taipanfinechinese.com
Thai Basil Restaurant 2703 N. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-525-7777 thaibasil217.com
Thai Kitchen 2 305 Chatham Rd. 217-726-5900
Yummy Crab 3165 S. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-572-1766 yummycrabil.com
Café/Sandwich Shop
Café Moxo 411 E. Adams St. 217-788-8084 cafemoxo.com
The Feed Store 516 E. Adams St. 217-528-3355
Foamed Up 2501 W. Wabash Ave. 217- 695-4081
Gastro Grub 1001 N. First St. 217-679-0593
Head West Sub Shop 450 State St., Rochester (inside Phillips 66) 217-498-1182 3325 S. Sixth St. Rd. 217-679-2477 530 E. Capitol Ave. 217-789-9101 2432 Denver Dr. 217-744-7990 1124 W. Jefferson St. 217-793-9101 3311 Robbins Rd. 217-726-9202 1281 Toronto Rd. 217-585-7990 headwestsubs.letseat.at Incredibly
Delicious 925 S. Seventh St. 217-528-8548 incrediblydelicious.com
Jersey Mike’s Subs 2318 W. Wabash Ave. 217-787-6453 jerseymikes.com
Jimmy John’s 219 S. Sixth St. 217-528-8470 3128 S. Sixth St. 217-522-2261 2421 N. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-544-7827 2925 W. Iles Ave. 217-546-9773 114 Chatham Rd. 217-546-7020 jimmyjohns.com
Long Nine Junction 5 W. Old State Capitol Plaza 217-210-2400
McAlister’s Deli 3130 S. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-210-0780 2917 W. Iles Ave. 217-210-0695 mcalistersdeli.com
Monty’s Sub Shop 727 N. Bruns Ln. 217-546-6000 1700 E. Sangamon Ave. 217-789-4575 3124 Montvale 217-546-3020 montyssubs.com
Morning Star Mercantile & Cafe 6141 Main St., Rt. 97 Salisbury 217-626-2022 morningstar-cafe.com
Panera Bread 3019 S. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-529-6200 3101 W. White Oaks Dr. 217-726-5070 panerabread.com
Papo’s Cafe 3290 W. Iles Ave. 217-679-6044 paposcafe.com
Penn Station East Coast Subs 2983 Lindbergh Blvd. 217-670-0389 2526 N. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-679-0057 penn-station.com
Quizno’s Subs 2701 W. Lawrence Ave. 787-7304 quiznos.com
Subway 607 E. Adams St. 217-522-8772 Multiple locations
Sunrise Cafe 1201 S. Second St. 217-753-1311
Coffee Shops
Barnes & Noble Cafe 3111 S. Veterans Pkwy. 217-546-9440 barnesandnoble.com/h/café
Bean Counter Roastery & Coffee House Springfield Clinic 1025 S. Seventh St. 217-522-5563 Memorial Hospital 701 N. First St. 217-527-8008 1911 W. Iles Ave. 217-546-4740 encounterthecounter.com
Custom Cup 321 E. Monroe St. 217-652-6154 customcupcoffee.com
Free Press Coffee House 916 S. Grand Ave. 217-441-2521 freepresscoffeehouse.com
Grab-A-Java 1702 S. Sixth St. 217-523-5282 3115 Hedley Rd. 217-698-9773 latte1.com
Rise and Grind Cafe Wyndham Springfield City Centre 700 E. Adams 217-789-1530
Starbucks Coffee 3200 E. Clear Lake Ave. 217-525-7759 3412 Freedom Dr. 217-787-0764 2003 W. Monroe St. 217-793-2193 745 Stevenson Dr. 217-753-2978 2728 N. Dirksen Pkwy. starbucks.com
Uniquely Springfield
Chilli
(otherwise known as Chili) Chili is a popular menu item in Springfield, but here it is more commonly spelled chilli, not chili. The first chilli restaurant in Springfield, and the first to call it “chilli,” was the Dew Chilli Parlor which opened in 1909. Although the original location is now closed, the secret recipe lives on at Dew Chilli at 2312 Wabash Ave., along with Dew Chilli Pub and Grill locations at 301 North Grand Ave. and 2690 S. Dirksen Parkway. Another local favorite, which was established by Joe Rogers in 1945 as the Den Chili Parlor, is now called The Chili Parlor, located at 820 S. Ninth Street. If you eat a bowl of Firebrand chili at The Chili Parlor, your name will be memorialized on the wall.
Wm. Van’s Coffee House 503 S. Seventh St. 217-679-4726 connshg.com/wm-vans-coffeehouse
Contemporary
American Harvest Eatery 3241 W. Iles Ave. 217-546-8300 americanharvesteatery.com
Augie’s Front Burner 2 Old State Capitol Plaza 217-544-6979 augiesFrontBurner.com
The Barn 1501 Wabash Ave., Suite B 217-679-0610 thebarnspringfield.com
Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant 2501 W. Wabash Ave. 217-321-9100 chwinery.com
Curate 2930 Plaza Dr. 217-679-3554 curatespringfield.com
Indigo 3013 Lindbergh Blvd. 217-726-3487 indigocuisine.com
Joseph’s Fine Cuisine 3141 Hedley Rd. 217-210-257 chefjojocorp.com
Loukinens’ on 4th 517 S. Fourth St. 217-670-1363 loukinenson4th.com
Maldaner’s 222 S. Sixth St. 217-522-4313 maldaners.com
Nick & Nino’s Penthouse Steakhouse Wyndham Springfield City Centre 217-789-1530 citycentrecuisine.com
Nu-Voh at the St. Nicholas 400 E. Jefferson St. 217-572-1994 nu-voh-at-the-saint-nicolas. business.site
PAO Bistro 2824 Plaza Dr. 217-546-4660 paobistro.com
Roots Latin Grill 4127 W. Wabash Ave. 217-679-7357 rootslatingrill.com
VELE 524 E. Monroe St. 217-210-2177 velerestaurant.com
Ethnic
Gyros Stop 2907 S. MacArthur Blvd. 217-698-6463
Gyros Stop 2 2345 W. Monroe St. 217-546-3442
Flavor of India 3124 Montvale Plaza 217-787-8122
Gateway to India 3115 Chatham Rd. 217-726-6890
Mr. Gyros 1100 S. MLK, Jr. Dr. 523-2817
Taste of Jamaica 215 S. Fifth St. 217-670-2265
Yanni’s Gyros 1814 Stevenson Dr. 217-585-9300
Italian
Bernie & Betty’s Pizza 1101 S. Spring St. 217-522-1821
Boccardi’s Italian Imports 3132 Cockrell Ln. 217-670-1012 boccardisitalianimports.com
Dillon’s Pizza 500 N. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-544-3206 dillonspizza.com
Di Piero’s Sicilian Culcina 518 E. Adams St. 217-572-1410
Gabatoni’s 300 E. Laurel St. 217-528-9629 gabatonispizza.com
Gallina’s Pizza 3133 S. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-529-0649 gallinapizzacapitolcity.com
Godfather’s Pizza 1549 S. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-522-4886 1754 Wabash Ave. 217-726-2000 godfathers.com
Joe Gallina’s Pizza & Restaurant 432 E. Monroe St. 217-522-5271 joegallinaspizza.com
Joe’s Italian Pizza 1552 W. Jefferson St. 217-787-6005
La Piazza Cucina Italiana 220 S. Sixth St. 217-572-1442 lapiazzaci.com
Luca’s Pizza 2937 W. Iles Ave. 217-787-8884 lucapizza.net
Mariah’s Steakhouse & Pasta 3317 Robbins Rd. 217-793-1900 mariahsrestaurant.com
Mario’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria 3073 E. Clear Lake Ave. 217-523-2211 2841 Mansion Rd. 217-483-6888 eatatmarios.com
Monical’s Pizza 2640 Prairie Crossing Dr. 217-546-7258 monicalspizza.com
Nancy’s Pizza 2301 W. Monroe St. 217-679-0456 nancyspizza.com
Olive Garden 2991 S. Veterans Pkwy. 217-793-0318 olivegarden.com
Papa Frank’s 4111 Wabash Ave. 217-679-8700 papafranksspringfield.com
Pie’s the Limit 3429 Freedom Dr. 217-679-4106 1710 S. MacArthur Blvd. 217-679-3846 piesthelimit.com
Bella Milano 4525 W. Wabash Ave. 217-547-0011 bellamilanos.com
Little Italy 464 N. Main St., Chatham 217-483-7090 littleitalys-pizza.com
Pizza Ranch 1001 Lejune Dr. 217-679-8844 pizzaranch.com
Uniquely Springfield
Mel-O-Cream Donuts
You may get your kicks on Route 66, but for a sugar fix go to Mel-O-Cream. Mel-O-Cream has been making donuts in Springfield for 80 years. Cake donuts, cream-filled donuts, oldfashioneds, iced donuts, glazed donuts, apple fritters, long johns, cinnamon twists and donut holes are just some of the varieties. There are four locations in the Capital City to tempt you. Locations are 217 E. Laurel Street (217-544-4644), 1953 W. Monroe Street (217-546-4651), 525 E. North Grand Avenue (217-528-2303) and 3010 S. Sixth Street (217-529-7708).
Razzo’s Family Pizzeria 129 John St., Rochester 217-498-9565 razzospizza.com
Ricco’s Pizza 420 Crossing Dr., Sherman 217-496-2369 riccospizzaco.com
Rosati’s Pizza 2934 S. Sixth St. 217-679-4778 myrosatis.com
Sam’s Italian Pizza 731 N. Grand Ave. E. 217-522-9111
Saputo’s 801 E. Monroe St. 217-544-2523 saputos.com
The Pasta House 2599 W. Wabash Ave. 217-546-9880 pastahouse.com
The Spaghetti Shop 1869 E. Sangamon Ave. 217-788-0781
Turbo Fire Pizza 2415 N. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-523-2180 605 W. Jefferson 217-670-1462
Mexican
Aztca Mexican Grill 2753 Chatham Rd. 217-546-6906 aztcamexicangrill.com
Blue Margaritas Mexican Bar & Grill 3151 Horizon Dr. 217-670-1394 bluemargaritas.com
Cancun 3028 Stanford Ave. 217-753-1455 420 S. Crossing Dr. Sherman
Casa Real Cocina Mexicana 3100 W. White Oaks Dr. 217-303-5323 mycasareal.com
Chadito’s Mexican American Grill 3030 S. Sixth St. 217-529-8226 chaditos.com
Chipotle Mexican Grill 2579 Wabash Ave. 217-321-0500 chipotle.com
El Dorado Taqueria 1374 Toronto Rd. 217-679-5271
Jolly Tamale 803 S. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-523-2345
La Bamba 1731 S. MacArthur Blvd. 217-698-5945 labambaburritos.com
La Fiesta 6901 Preston Dr., Chatham 217-697-5588
La Fiesta Grande 2830 Stevenson Dr. 217-670-1042 lafiestagrande.us
Los Rancheros Authentic Mexican Restaurant 3458 Freedom Dr. 217-698-6240 losrancherosrestaurante.com
Moroleon Tropical Mexican Restaurant 1101 Wabash Ave. 217-679-0879
No Way Jose’s 425 N. Grand Ave. E. 217-391-4259
Qdoba Mexican Grill 2320 W. Wabash Ave. 217-698-7111 qdoba.com
Taco Gringo 975 Clocktower Dr. 217-546-9494 1851 N. Grand Ave. E.
217-525-2666 125 South Grand Ave. E. 217-670-2905 tacogringo.com
Taqueria Moroleon 1101 S. Ninth St. 217-210-2600
Taqueria el Paisa 1827 N. Peoria Rd. 217-572-1510
Xochimilco 3210 Northfield Dr. 217-544-9206 2941 W. Iles Ave. 217-546-3116 xochimilcorestaurant.com
Pub/Brew
The Alamo 115 N. Fifth St. 217-523-1455
The Alibi 320 E. Main St.,Rochester 217-498-1129 the-alibi.com
Boone’s Saloon 301 W. Edwards St. 217-679-3752 boonessaloon.com
Brewhaus Bar 617 E. Washington St. 217-525-6399
Brickhouse Grill and Pub 3136 W. Iles Ave. 217-546-2745 brickhousegrill.net
Burger Bar and Backdoor Lounge 2765 S. Sixth St. 217-528-9030
Casey’s Pub 2200 S. Meadowbrook Rd. 217-241-7101
Corner Pub & Grill 3271 W. Iles Ave. 217-546-3600 thecornerpubandgrill.com
Cousin Eddie’s Sports Bar & Grill 1951 W. Monroe St. 217-679-5777 cousineddies.net
The Creek Pub & Grill 1081 Jason Place, Chatham 483-8282
The Curve Inn 3219 S. Sixth St. 217-529-5806 thecurveinn.com
D’Arcy’s Pint 661 W. Stanford Ave. 217-492-8800 darcyspintonline.com
Dublin Pub 1975 W. Wabash Ave. 217-793-6871 springfielddublinpub.com
Engrained Brewing Company 1120 W. Lincolnshire Blvd. 217-546-3054 engrainedbrewing.com
Finley’s Tap House Restaurant & Craft Beer Bar 3236 Ginger Creek 217-572-1996 finleystaphouse.com
Home Plate Bar and Grill 2571 Koke Mill Rd. 217-679-3313
JT Costelloe’s Pizza Pub and Grill 7024 Kingsmill Ct. 217-697-8250 518 Bruns Ln. 217-679-2046 costelloes.com
Lake Springfield Tavern 1221 Stevenson Dr. 217-679-1455
Long Bridge Club House 1055 Camp Sangamo Rd. 217-744-8311 longbridgegc.com
Obed & Isaac’s Microbrewery & Eatery 500 S. Sixth St. 217-670-0627 obedandisaacs.com
The Office Sports Bar and Grill 1919 W. Iles Ave. 217-546-0580
Public House 29 312 Sattley St. Rochester 217-576-7024 pubhouse29.com
Route 66 Motorheads Bar and Grill 600 Toronto Rd. 217-679-7323 66motorheads.com
Sangamo Brewing Co. 109 E. Mulberry St., Chatham 217-697-8026
Sportsman’s Lounge 229 W. Mason St. 217-492-1110
Starship Billiards and Enterprise Grill 2301 Stevenson Dr. 217-585-8888
The Stadium Bar & Grill 2300 N. Peoria Rd. 217-241-0905 thestadiumbarandgrill.net
Track Shack 233 E. Laurel St. 217-522-0444
Trade Winds Pub & Eatery 1700 Recreation Dr. 217-679-5482
Weebles 4136 N. Peoria Rd. 217-528-3337
Westwoods Lodge Pub & Grill 2406 W. Jefferson St. 217-698-9256 westwoodslodge.com
Sweets/Treats
Baskin Robbins 106 Chatham Rd. 217-787-3013 1700 S. MacArthur Blvd. 217-528-3131 baskinrobbins.com
CherryBerry 2671 Chatham Rd. 217-679-8973 Seasonal hours
Cocoa Blue Chocolates 117 E. Main St., Rochester 217-498-1261 cocoabluechocolates.com
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts 2301 W. Monroe St. 217-718-6200 krispykreme.com
Mel-O-Cream Donuts 217 E. Laurel St. 217-544-4644 3010 S. Sixth St. 217-529-7708 1953 W. Monroe St. 217-546-4651 525 N. Grand Ave. 217-528-2303 mel-o-cream.com
Cold Stone Creamery 124 S. Sixth St. 217-523-6666 coldstonecreamery.com
Pease’s Candy Shop 1701 S. State St. 217-523-3721 peasescandy.com
Del’s Popcorn Shop 213 S. Sixth St. 217-544-0037 3013 Lindbergh Blvd. 217-698-8552 delspopcornshop.com
Dunkin’ Donuts 102 Chatham Rd. 630-560-1153 2744 S. Sixth St. dunkindonuts.com
Fannie May Candies 2939 S. Veterans Pkwy. 217-546-2845 fanniemay.com
Pittman’s Popcorn Shop 1500 Wabash Ave. 217-717-1114 pittmanspopcornshop.com
Smallcakes 2300 Wabash Ave. 217-679-0683 smallcakescupcakery.com
Three Twigs Bakery 1370 Toronto Rd. 217-652-9120 2601 Chatham Rd. 217-652-9120 threetwigsbakery.com
Uniquely Springfield
Horseshoes
You haven’t truly experienced Springfield until you’ve eaten a horseshoe (or at least a ponyshoe). Springfield originated this concoction, consisting of thick-cut slices of bread topped with meat, then potatoes, and cheese sauce over the top. Chef Joe Schweska of the Leland Hotel created the horseshoe in the late 1920s. The Leland Hotel, now an office building, was located on the corner of Sixth and Capitol streets. The original horseshoe was made with ham cut in the shape of a horseshoe, wedges of potato (the nails), a Welsh rarebit-type cheese sauce and was served on a hot metal plate (the anvil). Today’s horseshoe typically has two slices of Texas toast, your choice of meat (hamburger, ham, turkey, chicken or shrimp), French fries and a rich cheese sauce smothered over the top. Most people believe the secret is the cheese sauce. A smaller version with just one slice of bread is called a ponyshoe. You can find horseshoes on many menus in Springfield with different variations on the classic version.
