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Moving reviews over from Yelp and this one is from 2017: Realistically, this is probably a 4-star place but it is such an out of place find in the middle of small town Illinois that I subjectively upgraded my review. We found this place completely by accident when flying over to Ohio to visit our daughter at college. The weather changed abruptly and we had to turn around and find somewhere to put it on the ground until the snow moved out of the area. After landing at Crawford County airport we asked the owner of the FBO for a recommendation and he told us about this place. He also recommended their tenderloin sandwich. They are only open during the middle of the day on the weekends so we got lucky on the timing. The wife and I split the tenderloin and their special of the day which was a cup of chili and a grilled cheese sandwich. It was a late lunch and the smell of the tenderloin cooking damn near killed me while we were waiting for lunch to arrive. When it did, we knew in an instant that we had made a good choice when we took the recommendation to visit this restaurant. The tenderloin was very clearly hand cut, pounded flat and hand-breaded before going for a swim in the fryer. It was absolutely perfect! Crunchy outside, tender and juicy on the inside. The thickness was exactly right such that the breading and meat were properly proportioned and balanced. Most definitely one of the very best pork tenderloin sandwiches I've ever had. The chili was mild but delicious. Thick, meaty and flavorful are probably the best way to describe the experience. The grilled cheese? Pretty much straight out of your grandma's kitchen circa 1975, if you're about my age. Like everything in the place, dessert was also made from scratch. The matron of the family that owns the place makes all of their pies and very clearly doesn't cut corners.
Absolutely love this place. Excellent food and service. Great home cooking. You definitely won't be disappointed!
Good food. Friendly staff. Neat surroundings. Clean restrooms.