“Our Google GPS took us on a ten minute tour of Paxton (which has a nostalgic downtown) before taking us to the Paxton Family Restaurant which is actually just a few seconds west of the I-57 exit!The building is non- descript from the outside, but the atmosphere inside is small-town warm and friendly. Bree, our server, was quick to offer Specials and advice. I ordered the Italian Beef and fries, because in my experience, it tells a lot about a restaurant. It was very good, REAL beef roast, not some paper-thin slices of processed meat. The beef was tasty, piled high, covered with cheese, and tender. It was one of the best I've had! It was served with au-jus and thick fries.I was also given a big slice of a three layer chocolate cake because it was my birthday!We make the trip to Champaign often and will make the Paxton Family Restaurant a frequent stop! It was everything you hope to find in a rural, home-town restaurant!”
“Very classy and friendly staff. We were there for a retirement party of my boyfriend's co-worker. 30 + years working for the Ludlow Co-op. The eclectic atmosphere set a trendy city mood yet was not over the top unwelcoming for the blue collar farmers. Wine is a little more pricy but well worth extending the budget for occasionally.”
“The best food and slushes I ever had the service was the best is this is now my favorite place to go to get Great food and great service and our server Tony great guy nice and does an amazing ”
“Food was tasty. Service was outstanding. Great family atmosphere. I was visiting my daughter from AZ and took her and my granddaughters here. All had a great time.”
“I delivered a refrigerator here and the owner offered me a sandwich. Not one to turn down a Polish sandwich, I accepted his offer. The sandwich was incredible and the fries were great as well. Very nice people. I will definitely have to come back.”
“My 5-star review shouldn't be misconstrued as meaning this is elevated, fancy Mexican or deeply authentic kind of cuisine, but for what it is it's great! It's spacious, incredibly clean, festive, fun decor, extensive menu, vegetarian friendly, flavorful - warm, delicious chips with tasty salsa, yummy, warm, soft tortillas... I'm a super picky eater and they adjusted my dish to my exact specifications. No mistakes, all questions answered carefully. Big, clean bathrooms. I had veggie fajitas, hubby had Pueblo Lindo fajitas, which included steak, chicken, and shrimp. What more could you ask for? We'll be back next time we drive to Champaign.”
“The chicken is always good and the fish is normally pretty good. I miss the chicken gizzards they used to have. Easy way to feed yourself with pretty decent food.”
“Wonderful customer service checked on us countless times I'm not use to that in other places I've visited....thanks paxton monicals for serving my family right !!!”
“They are always very friendly, the place is small but cozy, the employees are very friendly and helpful and the club sandwiches are excellent. The sweets they make are delicious and are always fresh. 100% Recommended!♥️”
“I eat here quite often and I always have a lovely experience. They always make my food super quick and fresh and I always get in and out quickly. I never have issues here and the people here are very sweet!”
“The food, service, and cleanliness of this great establishment is exquisite. Highly recommend coming and enjoying top notch adult beverages served by an exceptional bartender ”
“Food is great, and there's no beating their prices. I ALWAYS make a point to stop by if I'm in the area!Parking: They can get busy, but they have an overflow parking lot across the street.”
“This is the best Dairy Queen and their ice cream is delicious. Plus there customer service is impeccable. You can tell it is a family owned business because they put a lot of care into it.”
“Best subway experience Iv had in a LONG time. Was there 8/18/23 at 130 in the afternoon. The Lady who served me deserves a raise! Promote her to manager! She did it all By The Book! Even remembered to ask if I wanted parm on the sub. I even got 2 napkins in my to go bag!!! Sub ways are always stingy with napkins. Not this one! Great Job. I'll be back.”
“With our Hardee's closing. It's a bit of a drive to go to either other closest one.Everything thing was fine until I over heard a employee say take your Black A$$ somewhere else..Mind you I'm not Black but it still offends me because of how young people are today !I still stand by the Employee ActTitle Vll of the Civil Rights Act Of 1964...I still stand byThe Civil Rights Act Of 1866Prohibits Discrimination Against Any Race !I'm not 100% if they were talking to the guy working on the line or the customer who had just got their order and left. ..I just know that no matter what that should not have been said !”
“Stopped by today for carry out, our first time ordering from Wildfire Pizza. We’re already planning our next visit. The potato soup was just perfect, absolutely delicious. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his calzone. Our Neapolitan pizza was cook just right and it was obviously made with fresh ingredients and lots of care. Very reasonably priced. Friendly atmosphere from the owner and staff. Highly recommend!”
“Hometown bar where everyone knows each other...if you walk in a stranger you know are one of us by the end of your visit. Cold beer, great drinks & any choice of song you like!!!”
“If you are passing through this little town make sure to stop By. The pizza is good as any found in chicago, And the chicken fried steak is so good it'll make you wanna slap your mama.Kid-friendliness: Plenty of seating for a family stopping by for an early dinner or lunch.”
“I luv trying new places/hole in the wall dinners/anything small town because it's a hit or miss, and as a trucker that's been erywere in the United States, I stumbled in because of my girls brother while visiting. I always try a different place while visiting him and always try/order wat their known for. But this place right here lol I luv it. The food was great, their special sauce was amazing, and the hostess chick Heather was so perfect that I got a complete experience with my girl and her brother that I had to leave a review wit 5*****s. Anyways, this place is Def a hit and any1 passing thru while checking out reviews, if it's a little out of ur way but still comes up on ur maps, trust me n take this detour, sum small town places and small town people like this place n Heather will leave u a lifetime of smiles and I've been erywere as a trucker. Thank u Murdock's and thank u again Heather ❤️⚘️⚘️ u's both get a rose and my luv as a weary traveler that's been longing for a place like this for awhile, I'll Def be back next time I visit my girls brother. Thank u again Heather, and ery1 else, do ourselves an honor and make this stop, u won't regret it...”
“Absolutely love this place! Amazing staff, amazing atmosphere and their food and drinks are completely addicting to the point Kinos has its own line in our budget these days! ? Also their specialty products are unmatched! Christian goodies for everyone! Try the turkey and cheese sandwich with their specialty mustard! Promise you won’t regret it! ?PS don’t forget to check out their little bookshelf full of free books and more right by the door in/out! Picked up an adventure Bible for a special little boy who didn’t have anny Bible in his home and he had read over 80 pages in less than a week at 8! So thankful for Kino’s in a wide range of ways! Only store of any type I’ve ever seen such Glory given to God first and I’m here for it! ? Thanks Kinos for all you do for our little communities around Paxton & I’m sure your impact far surpasses your intentions! ❤️Parking: As long as it’s not 7-7:30am you should be good but even then it’s worth the extra little walk for their espresso & turkey and cheese sandwiches with their specialty mustard. ?Kid-friendliness: Little toys by the register couch area, little games on the tables and so much space to just enjoy a coffee with your mama friends! Mine are all a little too old to want to play with the toys but my best friends little boy LOVES his Kino time! Wheelchair accessibility: Haven’t tried to get a wheelchair in however the doors look plenty wide enough and the entrance is a ramp style entrance so no stairs!”