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 handcrafted coffee drinks and madefrom-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, $$ Grab-A-Java 1702 S 6th St, 3115 Hedley Rd., 217-523-5282. Drive-thru coffee, espresso, teas and cold brewed coffees with tarts, muffi ns, cookies, brownies and other baked goods. B, L, $
Wm Van’s Coffee House 503 S 7th St, 217-679-4726 & Wm Van Express 1610 W Jefferson St. & A true coffee house that complements its wide beverage selection with quality, bistro-style fare in a historic setting. B, L & D. $$
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. $$$ Maldaner’s Restaurant & Catering 222 S 6th Street, 217 522-4313. Seasonal local and regional ingredients. Heirloom tomatoes, humanely raised meats and slow food; all artistically prepared and presented. L & D. OD. $$
FOOD TO GO
Abe’s Take-out & Delivery 217-622-4440. Delivery from 25+ local Springfi eld 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. Authentic Mexican food. Large meeting room
available. Daily drink and food specials. Honors all other Mexican
restaurant coupons. L & D, $$ Los Rancheros 3458 Freedom Dr,
217-698- 6240, Springfi eld. 201 W Bidwell St, 217-824-8200.
Taylorville, Best Mexican food in the Springfi eld area. L & D, $$
Omar’s Mexican Grille 6901
Preston Drive, 217-483- 1006. Authentic Mexican and Latin cuisine
served in a friendly casual setting. Daily food and drink specials. L
& D, OD, $$ Qdoba Mexican Grill 2320 Wabash Ave, 217-698-
7111. Menu includes four mouthwatering queso fl avors (one with bacon!).
An awardwinning Mexican horseshoe, mango salsa from May to August. L
& D. OD. $
Taco Gringo 975
Clock Tower Dr, 217-546- 9494. 1851 N. Grand, 217-525- 2666. 125 South
Grand Ave E, 217-670-2905. Taco Gringo is a family run franchise which
has been celebrating over 40 years of good eats and great fun. With a
wonderful blend of Mexican and American popular choices, we have
established a unique style that has been appreciated by many people for
over four decades. L, D & LN. OD, $
Xochimilco Mexican Restaurant 3210
Northfi eld Dr. 217-544- 9206. 2941 W. Iles Ave. 217- 546-3116. Voted
best Mexican restaurant and best margaritas every year! Daily specials.
Full bar. L & D. $$
PIZZA
Antonio’s Pizza 6 locations. 217-787-5544. Locally owned & operated. Fresh pizza for delivery or carryout. L & D. $$ Bernie & Betty’s Pizza 1101 S Spring St, 217-522- 1821. Best pizza in Springfi eld. L & D, $$ Coz’s Pizza and Pub 4441 Ash Grove Dr, 217-726- 7700, Pizza place, sandwich shop & burgers. L & D, $$
Gabatoni’s 300
E. Laurel. 217-528-9629. Family-owned restaurant serving Springfield
since 1951. Italian- American cuisine, pasta, sandwiches, soups, salads,
voted best pizza five consecutive years! Catering, delivery available.
L, D & LN. $$ Gallina’s 432 E Monroe St, 217-522-5271. 505 N.
7th St, Riverton, 217- 626-8743. 3133 S Dirksen Pkwy, 217 529-0649.
Family-owned w/authentic Italian pizza, pasta, sandwiches, and lunch
specials. Beer & wine available. L & D. $$
Godfather’s Pizza 1754
Wabash Ave, 217-726- 2000. 1549 S Dirksen Pkwy, 217-522-4886. We make
pizza the way it was meant to be with an incredible crust, delicious
veggies, hearty meats and a ton of 100% real cheese. New Broaster
Chicken on Dirksen. L, D & LN, $$ Joe’s Italian Pizza 1552 W Jefferson St, 217-787- 6005. L & D, $$
JT Costelloe’s Pizza Pub Grill 7024
Kingsmill Ct, 217-697- 8250. A popular Springfi eld institution. For 20
years Coz has been serving up award-winning Chicago thin-crust pizza,
the famous two-ply pizza and prizewinning hot wings. Chicagostyle
Italian beef sandwiches, incredible burgers, horseshoes and chili. Lunch
specials. Full menu. Free salted-in-the-shell peanuts on the bar
tables. Cozy video game room for adults. Loyalty card with prizes.
Sports venue. Ladies and families welcome. L & D. OD. $$
Little Caesar’s 1933
W. Iles, 217-546-5544. 928 W. Jefferson, 217-522-3727. $5 large cheese
or pepperoni. Call us for your next party! L, D & LN. $ Luca Pizza 2937
W Iles Ave, 217-787-8884. 2690 S Dirksen Pkwy, 217-679- 3780. Delicious
homemade Italian food since 1977. Pizza by the slice, largest pizza in
town. Dine in, carry-out or delivery. L & D, $$
Marco’s Pizza 3201
W Iles Ave, 217-544-2266. Delicious pizza, fresh-baked subs, cheezy
bread, salads, meatballs, chicken wings and cinnasquares. L & D, $$ Sam’s Italian Pizza 731
N Grand Ave E, 217 522- 9111. Springfi eld North end’s best-kept
secret, quiet and comfortable atmosphere with awesome food. L & D.
$$
SANDWICHES & WRAPS
Head West Sub Stop 1124
W Jefferson St, 217- 793-9101. 1281 Toronto Rd, 217-585-7990. 2432
Denver Dr, 217-744-7990. 3311 Robbins Rd, 217-726-9202. 530 E Capitol
Ave, 217-789-9101. 7032 Kings Mill Ct. - Piper Glen, 670-0111. 1941 W.
Iles, 217-546-1941. Voted #1 in Springfi eld for 10 years. Fresh and
quality food along with friendly service. Order online. L & D. $
Keefner’s 1941
Iles, 217-546-1941. Family owned restaurant w/casual atmosphere. Soup,
salads, sandwiches, some signature items; shakes, beers, & wine
available. L & D. $