AMERICAN (cont.)

The Wild Hare Cafe 104 Governor Oglesby St., Elkhart, 217-947-2100. Delicious homemade food served in a unique art & antique fi lled environment with great service. Wed to Sun 11a-2:30. Fri & Sat. 5p-8p Weebles Bar & Grill 4136 N. Peoria Rd, 217-528- 3337. Sandwiches, horseshoes, pizza’s. Northend bar and grill with great food. L & D. OD. $ Westwoods Lodge Pub & Grill 2406 W Jefferson St, 217-698- 9256. From gator to frog legs, venison to bison and plenty of traditional fare. Westwoods Lodge has atmosphere and something for everyone. Serving dinner all day. L & D. OD. $$

ASIAN Hawaiian BBQ 2355 W Monroe St, 217-698- 0000. Asian, Thai, Hawaiian & Vietnamese food in a casual atmosphere. Beer & wine available. Order online, carryout and catering options. L & D. $$ Osaka Restaurant 1665 Wabash Ave., 217- 726-8037. Osaka’s culinary philosophy is fusing together the intricacy of contemporary Japanese cuisine with the essence of Thailand. L, D, LN $$ Wasabi Japanese Kitchen 2312 Wabash Ave, 217-670- 1438. Fast casual dining. Sushi, Sashimi, Bento Boxes, Noodle Bowls. $1 salad and soups. L & D. $$

BAKERY Incredibly Delicious 925 S. 7th St., 217-528-8548. We are a family owned and operated French inspired bakery café. Serving beakfast, lunch, artisan breads, pastries, desserts & Coffee. B & L. OD. $$ Sugar Jar Bakery 319 E. Monroe, 217-670-2278. Bakery where each batch is made from scratch. We specialize in special orders for sugar cookies, delicious cakes and sweet treats. B & L, $

BBQ Clay’s Popeye’s Bar-B-Que 1121 South Grand Ave E, 217- 522-0386. Award-winning beef, pork, bbq ribs, tips, chicken, walleye, catfi sh, fried green tomatoes, fried peach cobbler and butter cake. L & D. $$ Hickory River BBQ 2343 N. Dirksen, 217-528-2271.

Real Texas-style BBQ. Every cut of meat is carefully selected and hand rubbed with our signature spice blend then slow hickory smoked. Dine-in, take-out and catering. L, D, OD, $$

Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill 2660 S Dirksen Pkwy, 217- 528-6410. Fresh smoked ribs, wings, brisket, pork, handcrafted burgers, salads, pastas & cocktails. Full menu served until 1am daily. Voted best in Springfi eld. L, D & L. $

CARRIBBEAN Kingsway African a & Caribbean Cuisine 3236 Ginger Creek Dr., 217 960-5569. Pork chicken, curry chicken, curry goat, catfi sh pepper, jell of rice. L & D. $$

CHILI Dew Chilli Parlor 1216 S 5th St, 217 679-1910, Nathan’s all beef hot dogs and the fi nest chili. Come experience Route 66’s oldest chili parlor since 1909. L & D. The Chili Parlor 820 S 9th St, 217-523-4989. Chili, hot dogs, tamales. Springfi eld’s best! Formerly Joe Rogers Chili / The Den. L. $

CHINESE China Star 1899 E Sangamon Ave, 217 789-0800. Chinese, Cantonese & Thai Cuisine, 24 lunch specials under $6 voted best of 4 years running. L & D. $$ Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet 2309 S Macarthur Blvd, 217- 698-6033. Springfi eld’s largest Asian buffet. Voted “best buffet”. Carry-out available. L & D. $$ Sunny China 1931 W Iles Ave, 217 726-8811. Fresh food clean atmosphere, tasty food, Gold Award Winner from Sangamon Department of Public Health. L & D. $

COFFEE SHOP The Bean Counter 1025 S. 7th St., 217-522- 5563. 800 N. 1st St., 217- 527-8008. 1941 W Iles Ave, 217-7726-9003. Fresh locally roasted coffee beans. Expertly hand-crafted coffee drinks and made-from-scratch baked goods. B. $ Cafe Andiamo 204 5th St., 217-523-3262. A small quant coffee shop with friendly service and great food. B, L & D, OD, $$

Wm Van’s Coffee House 503 S 7th St, 217-679-4726 & Wm Van Express 1610 W Jefferson St. & A true coffee house that complements its wide beverage selection with quality, bistro-style fare in a historic setting. B, L & D. $$

CONTEMPORARY American Harvest Eatery 3241 W Iles Ave, 217-546-8300. We serve American cuisine focusing on local, house made and farm to table cuisine. An award winning wine list, a large craft beer variety, and a hand crafted specialty cocktail list. Open for dinner, lunch, and Sunday brunch. B, L & D. OD. $$$ Augie’s Front Burner 109 S. 5th St., 217-544-6979. Farm to table with a fl air. Sandwiches, steaks, fi sh, pasta and chef selections daily. L & D, OD. Driftwood Cocktail & Eatery 11 W Old State Capitol Plz, 217- 572-1906. Locally driven small plates restaurant focusing on seasonal ingredients and classic cocktails. L & D. $$$

Indigo Restaurant 3013 Lindbergh Blvd Ste C, 217-726-3487. Central Illinois premier fi ne dining establishment, Our concept is world to table. We are committed to bringing the best products from around the world right to your table. D. OD. $$$ La Calia 115 N 6th St, 217-753- 1652. Mexican based, tacos, sandwiches, salads, fresh locally grown produce and meats. Fresh seafood. Gluten-free options. Tantalizing taste buds daily! L & D. OD. $$

Maldaner’s Restaurant & Catering 222 S 6th Street, 217 522-4313. Seasonal local and regional ingredients. Heirloom tomatoes, humanely raised meats and slow food; all artistically prepared and presented. L & D. OD. $$

FOOD TO GO

Abe’s Take-out & Delivery 217-622-4440. Delivery from 25+ local Springfield restaurants for just a $5 deliver fee. http:// www.abestakeout.comL & D, $$$

GREEK Gyro Stop 2907 S Macarthur Blvd, 217- 698-6463. 2345 W Monroe St, 217-546-3442. 4127 Wabash

Ave, 217-546-8830. Best of Springfi eld winner, authentic Greek favorites, Gyro horseshoes, baklava, pretzel bun burgers daily specials, catering & delivery. L & D. $ Yanni’s Gyros 1814 Stevenson Dr, 217-585- 9300, Serving more than just gyros, Yanni’s Gyros serves up a variety of Greek specialties, as well as home-style favorites. L & D. OD. $

INDIAN Flavor of India 3124 Montvale Dr Ste D, 217- 787-8122. Flavor of India offers delicious regional specialties... some hot and spicy...some mild..., same laced with curried sauces. L & D. $$ Gateway to India 3115 Chatham Rd, 217-726- 6890. Lunch buffet, vegan and vegetarian specials. L & D, $$

IRISH D’arcy’s Pint 661 W Stanford Ave, 217-492- 8800. Casual Irish/American pub with a wide variety of menu items and beer selections. L, D & LN. OD. $$ Dublin Pub 1975 Wabash Ave, 217- 793-6871. Irish pub with an awesome patio! Daily food & drink specials featured throughout the week. L, D & L. OD. $$

ITALIAN Bella Milano 4525 Wabash Ave Ste 3, 217- 547-0011. Bella Milano offers the ambiance and menu of fi ne dining, with the value of casual pricing. Full-service bar, handtossed pizzas, tasty calzone and panini sandwiches prepared in brick pizza oven. L & D. $$ Boccardi’s 3132 Cockrell Ln., 217-670- 1012. Authentic Italian food made fresh daily. Featuring recipes from Boccardi’s on the Hill in St. Louis. L & D, OD, $$

Fulgenzi’s Pizza and Pasta 1168 E. Sangamon Ave. 217- 544-8520. Home of cracker thin crust pizza & world-famous hamburgers! Dine-in or carryout. Delivery in Springfi eld & Sherman. L & D.$$ Mangia Pasta Steak Seafood 518 E Adams St, 217-523- 4880. You don’t have to travel to The Hill in St. Louis to get great Italian food! D, $$ Mario’s Pizza

3073 E Clear Lake Ave, 217-523-2211. Pizza, pasta, chicken, seafood, appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches. Full bar, private rooms, gaming room, locally owned. L & D. $$ Olive Garden 2991 S Veterans Pkwy, 217- 793-0318. L & D, OD, $$ Palermo’s Sicilian Cucina 751 S. Durkin Dr. 217- 546-3050. Family-owned specializing in pasta, pizza, panini & salads from family recipes. Beer & wine available. D $$.

Shepardo’s Italian Villa 1066 E Ash St, 217-744-8118. Amazing, freshly prepared Italian cuisine. Daily specials. L & D, $$ Saputo’s Restaurant 801 E. Monroe St. 217-544- 2523. Oldest family restaurant in Springfi eld, since 1948. Steaks, pizza, pasta, salads from family recipes. Full bar. L & D. $$

The Spaghetti Shop 1869 E Sangamon Ave, 217- 788-0781. For 25 years, Spaghetti Shop has been serving great Italian food with authentic recipes. L & D. $ III Tomassos Italian Bistro 1130 W Legacy Pointe Dr, 546- 8990. Modern, casual Italian restaurant with a diverse menu and extensive wine and beer selection. Pasta, pizza, steak, chops, seafood, sandwiches and horseshoes. L & D. OD. $$

MEXICAN AZ-T-CA Mexican Grill 2753 Chatham Rd. 217-546- 6906. Authentic Mexican food with focus on quality, quantity and service. Daily specials. L & D. OD. $$ Cancun 3028 E. Stanford Ave. Springfi eld. 217-753-1455. 420 Crossing Dr. Ste. 4 Sherman. 217-496-3221. Locally owned family restaurant serving authentic Mexican food from scratch! Daily lunch & dinner specials. Full bar. Catering. L & D. $$ Casa Real 301 N Grand Ave West, 217 528-8825. A unique take on Mexican cuisine from tacos to seafood. We have all of your favorite Mexican fl avors. L & D. $$

Chadito’s Mexican American Grill 3030 S 6th St, 217-529-8226. Chadito’s still proudly offers not just your average Mexican American food but our goal is to treat you, our valued customer, like family. L & D, $$ Chipotle Mexican Grill 2579 Wabash Ave, 217-321- 0500. Chipotle prepares burritos and tacos at reasonable prices. Our food-withintegrity philosophy includes unprocessed, sustainable, nutritious, responsibly raised, and organic foods where possible L & D, $$ Del Rio Super Tacos 219 S. 5th St., 217-523-1173. Best super fast tacos in town. Fresh salsa bar. L & D, $$

Jolly Tamale 803 S. Dirksen Pkwy. 217-523- 2345. Serving Springfi eld great Mexican food at great prices for over 25 years! L & D. $ La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant 2830 Stevenson Dr. 217-585- 6767. Authentic Mexican food w/ full bar. Daily specials. Catering, Banquet facilities & video gaming. L, D & LN. OD, $$.

La Bamba 1731 S Macarthur Blvd, 217- 698-5945. We offer fresh, fl avorful, authentic Mexican food with something on the menu for everyone! L, D & LN. $ Los Agaves 2466 Wabash Ave, 217- 546-9308. Mexican bar and restaurant. Daily specials. L & D, $$ Los Rancheros 3458 Freedom Dr, 217-698- 6240, Springfi eld. 201 W Bidwell St, 217-824-8200. Taylorville, Best Mexican food in the Springfi eld area. L & D, $$

Qdoba Mexican Grill 2320 Wabash Ave, 217-698- 7111. Menu includes four mouthwatering queso fl avors (one with bacon!). An awardwinning Mexican horseshoe, mango salsa from May to August. L & D. OD. $

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