Restaurants near Livingston

“This place was amazing. We were traveling through and took a risk to stop. Outside is not fancy but inside is adorable and very interesting! Owners were very friendly and food was amazing! Like nothing we have had before and we travel quite a bit! We had the ma barker-a must try! The momos were also so good which is their secret specialty! Will definitely stop next time we are in area! And they own Great Danes that will come out if you ask!!”

“Excellent customer service! The bartender was friendly, courteous & kind. The owners were there & actively involved in this facility. They have been open now 1 yr. The prices were moderately priced w/ a large variety of beers & wines. Last night they had a live group & free food for their 1 yr. anniversary.There was plenty of parking & it was easy to acess their facility as it's right off I 55 in Livingston, IL on Livingston Ave Give this place a try, you won't regret it.”

“Great place to eat after shopping.It has all the trappings of a 1950s diner, with additional decoration for immersion. Its swirling ice cream cone storefront catches the eye.The food is very reasonably priced, and was much better than I was expecting. Many of these throwback diners have average or terrible food, but this one was a surprise.”

“Very chill vibe if that's what you're after. More than that, they have excellent coffee and baked goods. The Lemon Turnover was a crowd favorite and the German 5 grain bread was scrumptious. The Bear claw was subtle not cloyingly sweet.”

“Good cheap and cheerful place for a drink or quick bite. Very limited menu, but inexpensive and well prepared with good portion sizes. Bring cash as they don't accept debit/credit cards and their ATM has a 3 dollar fee.”

“The food was extremely tasty and fresh. They cooked the order! Service was outstanding very attentive. The ambience is typical, YellowDog ! Rustic and authentic historic, all wrapped into one!”

“I picked up a birthday cake. It's the third we've picked up here and there will be more. They are amazing decorators and the cakes are delicious. Their donuts are always great also.”

“Great people here, and the beers are awesome! The farmhouse ales are a delight. Get one of each!BTW, I learned that Mississippi in the name refers to the river, not the state.”

“We enjoy going here on Friday nights for karaoke. It's always a fun time. The staff are great, and the food options are plentiful. We also have lots of softball games here, and the outside bar allows for food and beverages without missing any of the action. Great place!”

“I didn't pay for this trip, so can't talk about pricing . Access to the building was rough due to weather and sidewalk condition. Food was excellent. I would visit again. Staff was very friendly and patient for such a large group. Well done.”

“For my first time going to The Rustic for Extreme Bar Bingo I had a great time with my wife and a couple of friends. We had a great dinner and had fun playing Bingo. We may not have won but we still had a great time.”

“It's my favorite bar in the area between Mt Olive & Hamel. The only thing that would make it better would be arcade games but it's still my favorite. Maybe in the future!?! I told one of the owners so...?”

“Service was quick, prices weren't as high as alot of other coffeehouses, coffee was 10/10 I got the blended cheesecake mocha with whipped cream and loved it! Atmosphere is super homey and relaxing.”

“A good time was had by all. The dill pickle shots were awesome and the bartender, Jeremy, was great. Kinda learned to play darts. Jukebox music was really sounding good. All good!!!”

“My husband and I had an early dinner at Diamond Mineral Springs and it was delicious! They serve family style and the amount of food is huge. I had the fried chicken, dark meat, and it came with two things and three legs. He had the pork roast and dressing. I totally forgot to take photos of the food. We got quite the send off from the friendliest cat ever.”

“Best chicken soft tacos ever! Go on Monday and Tuesday for the taco special and pig out!! Don't forget some cheap margarita specials to go along with your meal too. Oh, and best table salsa - HANDS DOWN as well as the Enchiladas Suizas!!!”

“This particular gambling location seems to get to less traffic of any the local slot machine oriented business.This to me makes absolutely no sense because it is by far into a very large degree, the friendliest establishment of it's kind.Additionally lattes and mochos and coffes are sold.I've seen other places virtually kick you out because you spent a few minutes on your phone and then just keep hitting in there on the game room machine.I think it's a customer you have the right to pause is there being treated like it's a race for them to get your money.This is rather small so the lack of business here mean not the other owners are simply better known and therefore a quality establishment is appreciated less than one with owners that have small town recognition.I'll list list specifically the ways in which they are in my opinion a vast improvement over the other places. I'm being discreet by calling an opinion.1.) Friendlier staff.2.) Does not make you feel like they are continually watching you to see how much you're spending and how fast.3.) Like other places will offer free refreshments for gamblers but they do not wait until you've spent hundreds of dollars before they do. Most places that they don't see you losing money, they won't offer you anything.4.) The best overall atmosphere. I personally have a high anxiety level to the point I'm on medications. It doesn't take a lot to make me uncomfortable but this particular location feels more like visiting someone you know.I intend on giving reviews of all the local slots. Having lived up here and moved back, it was almost shocking to see so many.My time is the youth was spent between this area and an impoverished area near the Ozarks. So my first instinct sings so many businesses gambling was to consider the impact it has on lower income individuals and have addicted natures. This area is more affluent than where I spent most of life.The aforementioned business tries to incline more than slots.I visited all the local places after being away since high school. You don't have to spend a lot to keep busy but of course some of the places will try to make you feel that way.When I see a business that I feel they have experienced - that it was a terrible business but taking up the majority of local business in the services it provides, I try to do a detailed that is fair and objective. By that same merit, whenever a higher quality place not getting the business it deserves, I try to do the same thing.I've had times my posts were read by thousands. Posts about smaller town business places usually do not get the same attention but in the spirit of what these reviews are for and that is to share the real truth and give readers a proper glance of which places they have to choose from, one could always. Next I'll be doing circle k. While primarily a gas station, a lot deserves to be said. As for this place thumbs up.”

“This place is awesome! The music is good with a variety for everyone.the owners are great people who go out of their way to make sure your experience is the best that it can be the regular patrons are friendly and the service is prompt..I will be back andi am definitely bringing friends...”

“I ordered a little last minute and not only were they so kind to assure me they didn’t mind, but made the best breadsticks known to man. Thank you so much for being my favorite late night go to!”

“A true friendly, locally owned placed to kick back relax, enjoy a drink, some music, and some laughs with other locals. Also a wonderful stop for travelers to enjoy the small town feel for a moment away from the high way traffic and city rush.”

“Highly recommend booking for any events you may have! We had our wedding reception here and we are so happy with our experience. Tracy was AMAZING to work with and truly cares about making your experience great. Nancy was a rockstar bartender!”

“Was a little disappointed they didn't have the bocce ball set up anymore, but friendly staff and a good atmosphere. Recommend stopping if you are looking for a place for a couple cold beers while traveling on Route 4”

“This pizza is honestly just unreal. Basically, all of the fare is amazing. But to have pizza like this in such a small town setting, and at such an affordable price...is just unbelievable. The topping selection is phenomenal, the garlic romano crust is... ...so good. Just order some Little Italy's today...you will not be disappointed!”

“Nice place to go and relax. Open to the public and lots of things to do.Parking: Handicap parking, with lots of parking, Bingo on 2nd and 4th Sunday's.”

“Wings were fantastic (bone in and boneless), daughter loved the BLT, shrimp baskets were good too- MIL'S hush puppies were still frozen but they rectified that right away. Love stopping here any time we come through the area.Kid-friendliness: Boneless wings worked great for the kiddos wanting chicken nuggets and everyone loved the seasoned fries.”

“I stopped here in Hamel, place was closed, but still cool. My fault for traveling Route 66 in December. It's cold, by the way. But a cool place nonetheless.”

“Stopped here on our travels to use the bathroom, grab a snack and take a little break. Food and service were great! Looked like a lot of local regulars really enjoy it! Loved the ice cream choices!”

“The Boneless wings were awesome & the mild Buffalo was amazing....LOVE the homade ranch. If u get the horseshoe, get the Buffalo fries instead of crinklecut. I ate Stuffed Pork Chops here Sooo many years ago. I would Love to see them make a comeback or get the recipe.”