“A friend of mine spotted this place and knew we had to try it. I was prepared to either get a salad since I'm doing keto or just have a cheat meal. We approached the counter and someone was ready to take the order, everyone seemed to really enjoy working there, makes for a great atmosphere. The menu consists of different pasta dishes. They were all very pleasant and helpful.They have your Italian, but also Asian and there's also mac n cheese. I noticed Zoodles on the menu!! I think my friend was more excited for me that I don't have to get a salad again. He got the pad thai which he said was amazing. I added parmesan encrusted chicken to my creamy garlic sauced zoodles. They also have rewards, having a birthday gives a free entee, after your first visit. I will definitely return many more times. Excellent service, excellent food, clean and comfortable atmosphere. Way to go.Parking: Parking lot shared with other eateries in same shopping complex.Wheelchair accessibility: Easily accessible for wheelchairs and handicapped parking is also available“
“Every time I go here I’m super happy with it! Nice baristas, interesting drinks- I got a white chocolate iced espresso with salted caramel cold foam. Super strong and super good!!! The inside seems really cute too lots of little nooks and comfy couches and the food looks really good and surprisingly substantial for a coffee shop.“
“My husband and I stopped in while in town today, for our first time!! Great food, wonderful drinks and outstanding service! Carrie P waited on us and she was wonderful! We own a restaurant in central Illinois and we appreciate hard working staff that pays attention to detail and are a joy! We will absolutely be back!“
“We chose Simply Sweet Cakes to do our wedding cakes! They did an AMAZING job! Our cakes looked beautiful, exactly how we wanted them! They also tasted absolutely amazing! Everyone was very happy! They brought the cakes on time and they were so easy to work with! We really enjoyed it and will definitely be coming back for events in the future! They made our wedding cake dreams come true!“
“These are some of the best homemade bagels I have had in Peoria. The quality is excellent, they deliver them on Monday mornings for free, and I have to tell myself not to eat them all before Tuesday. Highly recommend everyone give these a try at least once.“
“Super friendly staff! Was able to answer all of my allergy questions, made this beautiful decoration on the spot! And actually right before purchase told me if I wanted a fresh one made without the allergen they would make it for me! I can't wait to pick up the new one, if it looks nicer I'll add the photos too! Seriously best possible experience!“
“Quick stop ice cream parlor inside Michael's. Pretty good and the price is decent. If I recall correctly, 16 flavors on hand. I loved the oreo ice cream. Have to try the adult flavor next time (Parents' .....something; I don't want to mislabel it). Espresso and bourbon flavors within. The Kitty Kitty Bang Bang looks good as well with its cherries.“
“We love the gluten-free and dairy-free (vegan) scones! They typically have many options for flavors of gf scones.They offer a few latte flavors but everyone is delicious.Love the extra touch of hand drawn decorations or encouraging words on the lids.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free, dairy free and vegan scones available daily. Many flavors.“
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“LaGondola has the best garlic bread with cheese. I have yet to find anything on the menu that isn't good. I love the convenience of the drive up window for to go orders. Friendly and fast staff every time. I've never been disappointed with any of the locations.“
“Very friendly owner. I had the personal margaritas pizza with Peppers. It was excellent! I'd say one of the best pizzas in Peoria!Kid-friendliness: A very wholesome environment! Sports memorabilia on the walls. And very clean and neat.Parking: Close, ample parking.“
“Cute Shop! Good variety of flavors. I tried chocolate chocolate chip.... Yummy! Three different sizes available. The lady at the counter was very helpful and friendly. Gluten Free option was available. Next time I want to try the white chocolate raspberry.“
“I have eaten here twice now and the food is fabulous. The service is great and your food comes out fast even when busy. The manager is really friendly and makes you feel welcome. Prices are very reasonable. I tried the cherry crepes kijafa today and I would highly recommend them. I highly recommend this restaurant as well!“
“We stopped in for lunch. Wife had lasagna and I had baked cheese Ravioli. Clean, very efficient and the wait was perfect. We enjoyed a quiet lunch together and the atmosphere and staff were amazing. Not something you get at a fast food or a busy name brand restaurant. I Highly recommend this place.“
“Discovered this place when I worked nearby and went for my lunch break and still enjoying it 10 years later. I'll buy my Chinese food here even if I have to drive up to the north end of Peoria to get it (from EP) Staff are very friendly and recognize me from my years of patronage Eating in the dining area is pretty basic/fast food style but if you're going somewhere for ambiance there's a place next door and others. However you can't eat ambience. It shouldn't matter if the food is good! My personal recommendations : Bourbon Chicken / Hunan Chicken (spicy-ish due to red pepper flake) are similar but the Bourbon Chicken only has onion and carrot strands. Chicken Chow Mein Fried Rice Egg Rolls Crab Rangoon“
“My husband and I just ordered lunch here for the first time and we are blown away! Everything tastes fresh and well-balanced. The quiche in particular was a standout, we both could not get over how delicious it was. We will definitely be back for lunch and more baked goods!“
“Since the pandemic we adopted Rizzis to support and averaged one take home meal after the other for several years by now. The food overall is excellent and the ingredients are all top notch. This restaurant is consistently very good to excellent. Highly recommend.“
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“Long wait even with a reservation but the food made it worth it! Best pizza around! Our waiter was very nice and attentive ❤️ 1 star off because of the wait, it's a little pricier than average, and the hostess was a bit rude to our group - but I think he was just stressed about how busy it was.Vegetarian options: Tons of different toppings options besides meat and the average veggies!“
“First, the food was amazing and plenty of it!!!2nd Greg took great care of us. He was on it!Things to note... this is a bar that serves real food and is small. I would definitely come back and or order again. from what i could see, a great take out service tooKid-friendliness: This is a bar that serves amazing food. Kids are welcome. There are a few tables that easily seat a small group“
“Our family has been going to Monical's for decades now. In my opinion, they are a staple of central Illinois. Their pizza is just undeniably delicious! Unfortunately, over the years their prices have risen quite a bit, so this isn't a place you can go to all the time. But, it is a perfect meal every now and then!“
“I grew up in Peoria and Monical's was a solid staple of my existence. My entire private high school would descend on them after every football game or just because it was the weekend. Not only was it a warm and welcoming environment, my best pizza memories were literally formed based on that delicate thin crispy crust, light pizza sauce (not to distract from the deliciousness of those actual fresh ingredients), and best homemade sausage I've ever tasted still to this day. My childhood best friend begs for Monical's gift card because it's still just, 'that good'. Although now I'm a Cali girl and have been for so many years, my standard of perfection & ultimate litmus test is always Monical's. Simply put, they are the very best!“
“We ordered through the website as we always do. I guess then door dash picks up your order. Well when we got our "order" it was a bag filled with candy. We were extremely upset by this! We reached out to jersey mikes and without hesitation our order was replaced and delivered with the actual food we ordered. This is outstanding customer service and we are extremely appreciative. Thank you for going above and beyond without hesitation!“