Eatin’ and Drinkin’ in the Land of Lincoln: Phase 3–Takeout Edition

You’ll remember in my last post I was mourning area restaurants that have closed, but that I also mentioned for each one we have lost, another has risen in its place.  I was all excited about writing Land of Lincoln Part 3 to highlight some of these.  Then COVID became the new Ebola, and our governor kicked us back to Phase 3, which brought the dine-in experience to an end.  Technically, we can still eat outside, and several establishments are making do with heated patios and tents that are in compliance with the restrictions.  We have been blessed with a lot of nice weather for November here in the 217, but…

…so this won’t last, and we will be back to exclusively takeout.

However, some forward-thinking folks in downtown Springfield have come up with a plan to not only show support for independent, locally-owned restaurants, but also to potentially reward those who patronize them—the Capital City Takeout Challenge!

The list of participating restaurants is updated daily.  To get entered in the prize drawing, you need to get takeout from five of these restaurants by December 18.  One of these restaurants must be minority-owned.  Send in a picture of your receipts, and you will be entered to win up to $1,000!  (See the Facebook page in the link above for details.)

Any of the restaurants on this list is worth your time, I’m sure, but below are some that I can personally vouch for.  Please note that some establishments may have a limited menu for takeout (so you may or may not be able to order what’s in the accompanying pictures).

 

Mario’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria

2841 Mansion Rd.  Springfield, IL

(217) 483-6888

http://Eatatmarios.com/

 

Scoop du Jour

95 W. Plummer Blvd.  Chatham, IL

(217) 697-8327

https://www.scoopdujour.net/

 

Lake Pointe Grill

1386 Toronto Rd.  Springfield, IL

(217) 679-3900

http://www.lakepointegrill.com/

 

Joseph’s Fine Cuisine

3153 Hedley Rd. Springfield, IL

(217) 679-1464

http://www.chefjojocorp.com/

 

 

Great House BBQ

4233 Wabash Ave.  Springfield, IL

(217) 572-1744

http://greathousebbq.com/

 

Taqueria El Dorado

1374 Toronto Rd.  Springfield, IL

(217) 679-5271

 

Roots Latin Grill

4127 W. Wabash Ave.  Springfield, IL

(217) 679-7357

https://rootslatingrill.com/menu/

 

The Barn

1501 Wabash Ave., Suite B Springfield, IL

(217) 679-0610

http://www.TheBarnSpringfield.com/

 

Nickey’s Southern Style Kitchen

330 South Grand Ave. East Springfield, IL

(217) 546-0954

 

Az-T-Ca Mexican Grill

2753 Chatham Rd.  Springfield, IL

(217) 546-6906

https://orders.cake.net/11111887

 

Taqueria Moroleon

1101 S. 9th St.  Springfield, IL

(217) 210-2600

https://m.yelp.com/biz/taqueria-moroleon-springfield

 

Biscuits & Brunch

2661 Chatham Rd.  Springfield, IL

(217) 670-1501

http://www.brunchbythreetwigs.com/

 

Wm. Van’s Coffee House

503 S. 7th St.  Springfield, IL

(217) 679-4726

http://www.wmvanscoffee.com/

 

Springfield Beer Co.

3788 Wabash Ave.  Springfield, IL

(217) 441-2780

http://www.spfldbeercompany.com/

 

Home Plate Bar & Grill

2571 Koke Mill Rd.  Springfield, IL

(217) 679-3313

http://www.homeplatespringfield.com/

 

Pie’s the Limit

1710 S. MacArthur Blvd.  Springfield, IL

(217) 379-3846

http://piesthelimit.com/

 

Casa Real

3100 West White Oaks Dr.  Springfield, IL

(217) 303-5323

 

D’Arcy’s Pint

661 W. Stanford Ave.  Springfield, IL

(217) 492-8800

http://www.darcyspintonline.com/

 

So, what are you waiting for?  Pick up that phone and GETCHA SOME!