Country Store & Catering — Restaurant in Sycamore Township

This place is an absolute gem. If I could bottle the scent as you walk in the door and use it as cologne, I would.

You walk in the door and the smell, that oh so wonderful smell, gets sweeter and more aromatic. It has all the kitsch and allure of a traditional 'que shack: the old Pepsi signs, specials written in chalk, and the old concession stand lit-up Pepsi sign that they modified to display their dinner choices. It's small and cosy, and to the right when you walk in, is the butcher shop. It's amazing and the prices and quality are out of this world good.

You can get your craft soda fix here, too. I had the cheeseburger with bacon and it was DIVINE. I had a side of baked beans and wow, what a throwback, with grilled pieces of hot dog and onion slivers in it! Beenies and Weenies, just as I grew up with!!

Staff are what you would expect from a side 'que shack - nice but busy.

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Listen, when my husband and I walked in we were greeted kindly by everyone there including the butcher that came around the counter to show us around. The entire experience was AMAZING! I seriously appreciate the level of kindness from the women that prepare the salads, desserts, and bread. They seem so happy to see us! We WILL be back, I just wish we discovered the gem sooner. I ordered the rib tips and OMG it was FANTASTIC although the second order of tips were a little too salty. My husband ordered a bacon cheeseburger and it tasted fresh from the grill! I swear it’s thee best bbq I’ve had in a very long time (with the exception of the second order of tips). I’ve had bbq from other restaurants in Dekalb (yuck)! The prices are reasonable and the food is delicious overall and customer service was outstanding. Thank you again! Oh and the orange creme pop was a hit as...

First let me say the quality of meats is excellent. Well worth the extra cost. Love the convenience of a neighborhood butcher shop too. But what bothered me the other morning when I stopped for meat was that not everyone was wearing a mask which is required by law. I was wearing a mask and so was the other customer but those assisting us were not. we are protecting them and I expect to be protected by them as well and that starts with wearing a mask especially when checking out at the cash register!! when you’re only 3 feet away from another person without a mask I am vulnerable and putting myself at risk of picking up this virus. I am also in a high risk category. How about all workers doing the right thing in protecting everyone and start wearing a mask for your customers sake as well??!!! No one is immune from this...