Ash's Guidebook
Food scene
A short drive out of Mount Vernon but well worth it. Wonderful seasonal salads, vegetarian options, upscale American bar food. I can’t go a month without the Korean BBQ chicken sandwich or a Big Grove IPA. During the summer they have an outdoor patio as well. Plenty of space.
11 locals recommend
Big Grove Brewpub
101 W Main StA short drive out of Mount Vernon but well worth it. Wonderful seasonal salads, vegetarian options, upscale American bar food. I can’t go a month without the Korean BBQ chicken sandwich or a Big Grove IPA. During the summer they have an outdoor patio as well. Plenty of space.
Hands down the best food locally. Amazing pizza. Live music many nights of the week, usually blues. Lots of good times and friendly folks.
7 locals recommend
Lincoln Wine Bar
125 1st St WHands down the best food locally. Amazing pizza. Live music many nights of the week, usually blues. Lots of good times and friendly folks.
Palisades Cafe
117 1st St WGreat lunch spot. They also have cocktails and beer if you want a lunch drink.
Fuel
103 1st St WAbsolutely wonderful coffee
Best cocktails I’ve found in the area. Their kitchen fries are delicious. Friendly wait staff, many are queer. If you go there be sure to stop at Prairie Lights next door for some book browsing.
14 locals recommend
Pullman Bar & Diner
17 S Dubuque StBest cocktails I’ve found in the area. Their kitchen fries are delicious. Friendly wait staff, many are queer. If you go there be sure to stop at Prairie Lights next door for some book browsing.