Sparkleberry Crossings — Local services in Elgin

Julia's restaurant. German. The food is good. The menu is very limited but authentic. The service was poor for us but very good for other tables. The waitress was very business explaining the wines and beers. She brought the drinks out from the bar one at a time. We ordered water. We were ignored. And didn't get refills. At the end we were left sitting for quite a long time after we asked for the check. We were finally able to get the waitress to acknowledge us. She said "Oh didn't anyone give you your table number?" Which meant nothing to us. " I thought you had been here before. You tell your table number to the bartender. He will ring you up." The bread...

Had lunch at Coco & Beers today with my daughter. Here's her experience: when I placed my order, I requested no queso on top of my burrito. When my food came there was queso on top and she brought it on the side. Instead of complaining, I ate what I could stand.... On the check, I was charged extra for queso. When I inquired why. She got a huge attitude and rolled her eyes in my face. When it was her who messed up my order. She then proceeded to another waitress and spoke rudely of me in spanish. Bad experience, and I won't...

Plenty of food options here from sub sandwiches to upscale Italian and upscale Japanese cuisine on an out partial. JR Cash’s is here. A local favorite serving sandwiches and prime rib. Very famous for honey drizzled croissants. And collards, yes and they are to die for. If you’re not southern and have never had a collard, it’s a green leaf similar to spinach. And they are cooked to perfect. Bar has plenty of...