The size of a restaurant certainly doesn’t matter when it comes to great food. We’ve discovered some tiny but mighty eateries around the Prairie State that serve up some of the best food you can find. Here are five tiny restaurants in Illinois to add to your dining bucket list:
- The Wooden Tie Cafe, Pierron
The Wooden Tie Cafe/Facebook
The Wooden Tie Cafe/Facebook Set inside a historic home, The Wooden Tie Cafe is a charming and cozy place to dine. This family-owned establishment serves a variety of cuisine from smoked wings to healthy salads, horseshoes, burgers, wraps, tacos, and more. Visit The Wooden Tie Cafe website for more information and to view a menu. The Wooden Tie Cafe, 206 IL-143, Pierron, IL 62273, USA
- Track Inn, Chillicothe
Track Inn/Facebook
Track Inn/Facebook This hole-in-the-wall eatery offers an extensive menu that features a variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner items. There are also plenty of sides and desserts you can choose from as well! Everyone can find something to enjoy at Track Inn. Visit The Track Inn Facebook page for more information and to view a menu. 1815 N Santa Fe Ave, Chillicothe, IL 61523, USA
- The Red Onion, Equality
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The Red Onion/Google On its website, you’ll find the phrase, “It’s Worth The Drive,” and no truer statement has been made about a place. Located in Equality, The Red Onion is best known for its steaks and prime rib (served on weekends only) and is open Wednesdays through Sundays. Visit The Red Onion website for more information and to view a menu. 166 W Lane St, Equality, IL 62934, USA
- Crazy Joe’s Fish House, Ava
Crazy Joes Fish House/Facebook
Crazy Joes Fish House/Facebook Located close to the Shawnee National Forest, Crazy Joe’s is an incredibly fun spot where you can dine on fresh fish. Order some cold beer, sit back, eat, and relax. You’ll love it here! Visit the Crazy Joe’s Fish House Facebook page for more information. 693 Suchman Rd, Ava, IL 62907, USA
- Isidro’s Tamales & Taqueria, Kankakee
Isidro’s Tamales & Taqueria/Facebook
Isidro’s Tamales & Taqueria/Facebook For some of the best Mexican food, head to the tiny but mighty Isidro’s Tamales & Taqueria in Kankakee. Enjoy tacos, tamales, tortas, burritos, and more. You’ll love every bite! Visit the Isidro’s Tamales & Taqueria website for more information and to view a menu. 430 W Station St, Kankakee, IL 60901, USA
Have you been to any of these tiny restaurants in Illinois? Are there any other hole-in-the-wall eateries you would add to this list? Share them in the comments!
The Wooden Tie Cafe/Facebook
Set inside a historic home, The Wooden Tie Cafe is a charming and cozy place to dine. This family-owned establishment serves a variety of cuisine from smoked wings to healthy salads, horseshoes, burgers, wraps, tacos, and more. Visit The Wooden Tie Cafe website for more information and to view a menu.
The Wooden Tie Cafe, 206 IL-143, Pierron, IL 62273, USA
Track Inn/Facebook
This hole-in-the-wall eatery offers an extensive menu that features a variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner items. There are also plenty of sides and desserts you can choose from as well! Everyone can find something to enjoy at Track Inn. Visit The Track Inn Facebook page for more information and to view a menu.
1815 N Santa Fe Ave, Chillicothe, IL 61523, USA
The Red Onion/Google
On its website, you’ll find the phrase, “It’s Worth The Drive,” and no truer statement has been made about a place. Located in Equality, The Red Onion is best known for its steaks and prime rib (served on weekends only) and is open Wednesdays through Sundays. Visit The Red Onion website for more information and to view a menu.
166 W Lane St, Equality, IL 62934, USA
Crazy Joes Fish House/Facebook
Located close to the Shawnee National Forest, Crazy Joe’s is an incredibly fun spot where you can dine on fresh fish. Order some cold beer, sit back, eat, and relax. You’ll love it here! Visit the Crazy Joe’s Fish House Facebook page for more information.
693 Suchman Rd, Ava, IL 62907, USA
Isidro’s Tamales & Taqueria/Facebook
For some of the best Mexican food, head to the tiny but mighty Isidro’s Tamales & Taqueria in Kankakee. Enjoy tacos, tamales, tortas, burritos, and more. You’ll love every bite! Visit the Isidro’s Tamales & Taqueria website for more information and to view a menu.
430 W Station St, Kankakee, IL 60901, USA
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