WARNING: This is NOT a joke, but rather a complaint against a local restaurant owner for unfair labor practices.

My family and I (5 of us altogether) recently ate at Tres Cafe (old Ike & Cheryl's, Markham's and A&W) located at 1135 Lincoln Street in Galesburg a couple of weeks ago. We had dined there on more than one occasion since relocating back to this area. The co-owner of the restaurant had taken our order and apparently did a very poor job at scribbling it down. My wife's drink order got messed up and her breakfast order was also not correct, resulting in her getting her order way after everyone else had received their food. In addition, everyone else's breakfast was pee-warm. At the end of our "dining experience", my father went up to pay the bill. My dad, who is 91, paid the bill without reviewing the meal cost breakdown and paid $91+ change (not including tip)...for 5 people! He later questioned the bill and went in to talk to the co-owner who waited on us. She indicated that the bill had already been sent over to their CPA, but she would get with them to review it, all the while stating that refills on drinks cost $2.35 each (no one had any refills, except for coffee, which there is no refill cost). Like a friggin' refill or two is going to make up a big difference. Sheesh.

Another week went by and he went back in to see if she had had a chance to review the bill. Nothing. Another week went by and he went back in and as soon as she saw him, she ducked into the kitchen area, so she wouldn't have to talk to him. He spoke with the waitress that usually waits on him, and he informed her of what happened. She felt bad, but all she could do was apologize.

I am asking everyone to spread the word and do not give this place any more business. These owners do not care about their customers, only themselves.