The Supreme Dessert: Illinois' Best Cake Shops

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Berkemann's Baker's Dozen, New Baden, IL

Taste a slice of heaven at Berkemann’s Baker’s Dozen. This local gem is known for their scrumptious cakes and reasonable prices. Customers love the friendly service and highly recommend…

Taste a slice of heaven at Berkemann’s Baker’s Dozen. This local gem is known for their…

The 9 Best BBQ Joints in Illinois!

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A Fine Swine BBQ Food Truck & Catering, East Swansea, IL

This popular barbecue joint takes pride in their fresh, high-quality meats and slow-cooking barbecuing methods. The owners of A Fine Swine BBQ really care about their meats, making this place popular…

This popular barbecue joint takes pride in their fresh, high-quality meats and slow-cooking…

Crispy Perfection: Best Places for Fried Chicken in Illinois

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Good Ol Days, New Baden, IL

Expect the finest country cookin’ in the area at Good Ol Days Restaurant in New Baden. Every Sunday they offer all-you-can-eat fried chicken served with a variety of tasty sides like sweet…

Expect the finest country cookin’ in the area at Good Ol Days Restaurant in New Baden. Every…

Game Day! 10 Best Wings in Illinois

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Geo's Wings & More, Belleville, IL

Geo’s Wings offers a huge selection of wing flavors including peanut butter and jelly, which locals like. The atmosphere is nothing special, but the owners are friendly and the beer is cold.…

Geo’s Wings offers a huge selection of wing flavors including peanut butter and jelly, which…

Best Comedy Spots in Illinois

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Hey Guys Comedy, Fairview Heights, IL

Hey Guys Comedy Club is known for their consistently hilarious comedians, unobstructed stage views, and friendly wait staff. They offer a wide selection of cocktails and beers plus tasty snacks like…

Hey Guys Comedy Club is known for their consistently hilarious comedians, unobstructed stage views,…

Illinois' 10 Most Delicious Bakeries

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Kruta Bakery, Collinsville, IL

Kruta Bakery in Collinsville takes pride using the highest quality ingredients and baking from scratch. Open since 1919, this fourth-generation bakery specializes in Eastern European baked goods.…

Kruta Bakery in Collinsville takes pride using the highest quality ingredients and baking from…

Illinois' Best Paint & Wine Spots

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Painting With A Twist, Shiloh, IL

Painting With A Twist offers painting classes for all ages, but adults over 21 can bring their own alcohol. Their experienced local artists guide you step-by-step through the entire process of…

Painting With A Twist offers painting classes for all ages, but adults over 21 can bring their own…

Best Garden Centers and Nurseries in Illinois

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Effinger Garden Center, Belleville, IL

For outstanding service and sound plant advice, look no further than Effinger Garden Center. You won’t find half-dead, pot-bound plants here like at big box stores. All of Effinger’s…

For outstanding service and sound plant advice, look no further than Effinger Garden Center. You…

Best Kid-Friendly Dentists in Illinois

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All Grins 4 Kids, Shiloh, IL

All Grins 4 Kids is another dental office kids actually look forward to visiting. The office has a fish theme and beautiful murals throughout. There are also plenty of activities for kids including…

All Grins 4 Kids is another dental office kids actually look forward to visiting. The office has a…

The 9 Best Sports Bars in Illinois!

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E.L. Flanagan's Sports & Spirits, Highland, IL

For tasty bar food and fast service, look no further than E.L. Flanagan’s. Their wait staff is friendly and attentive and guests can enjoy the live music on weekends. The outdoor patio is…

For tasty bar food and fast service, look no further than E.L. Flanagan’s. Their wait staff…

Geo's Wings & More, Belleville, IL

Featured in The 9 Best Wings in Illinois!

Geo’s Wings offers a huge selection of wing flavors including peanut butter and jelly, which locals like. The atmosphere is nothing special, but the owners are friendly and the beer is cold.… Read More

E.L. Flanagan's Sports & Spirits, Highland, IL

Featured in The 9 Best Sports Bars in Illinois!

For tasty bar food and fast service, look no further than E.L. Flanagan’s. Their wait staff is friendly and attentive and guests can enjoy the live music on weekends. The outdoor patio is… Read More

Kruta Bakery, Collinsville, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Bakeries in Illinois!

Kruta Bakery in Collinsville takes pride using the highest quality ingredients and baking from scratch. Open since 1919, this fourth-generation bakery specializes in Eastern European baked goods.… Read More

Conway’s Catering & Deli, Maryville, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Caterers in Illinois!

Conway’s Catering is known for its creative cuisine and sensational flavors. With decades of combined catering experience, the owners are true professionals who constantly deliver quality… Read More

A Fine Swine BBQ Food Truck & Catering, East Swansea, IL

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Bretz Wildlife Lodge & Winery, Carlyle, IL

Featured in The 10 Best Wineries in Illinois!

Inspired by Southern Africa, Bretz Wildlife Lodge & Winery provides delicious wine tasting in a rustic, relaxing environment. Taste from a selection of red, blush, white, and fruit wines, all… Read More

Cahokia Mounds, Collinsville, IL

Featured in Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in Illinois!

This is the biggest prehistoric Indian settlement outside of Mexico. Explore 120 mounds, the tallest being the 100-foot high Monks Mound. Besides being a National Historic Landmark, it's also a… Read More

Family Kitchen, Waterloo, IL

Featured in The 8 Best Mom and Pop Restaurants in Illinois!

For homemade cooking and great service, check out Family Kitchen in Waterloo. This family-owned business offers a clean, friendly atmosphere with high-quality food served in generous portions.… Read More

Mallory Sports, Wood River, IL

Featured in The 9 Best Sporting Goods Stores in Illinois!

Mallory Sports has been serving the metro-east area for over 40 years. This premier sporting goods store offers sports equipment, a full line of hunting and fishing gear, and an in-house printing… Read More

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