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April 2024 by Miley Mccaw
Things have changed across the board since Covid. However, what my family experienced Sunday, April 28th had no relation to anything but rude, immature actions of a waitress. When a customer explains politely to the server about a problem with their food the first words from the server should be, "Im sorry , let me replace these for you." Instead, the server questioned the customers explanation as if she might be trying to get 2 free onion rings. If it weren't so insulting and ridiculous, it might even be funny. I only heard a portion of the conversation so I wasn't able to react like I normally would have. I tipped fairly, in other words, based on good service. My mistake! After 3 others at our table told me what was said, I was furious. I'm 73 so old school I guess some would say. But, if old school means expecting kind words when appropriate, good food when paid for and tips according to service, them OLD SCHOOL is a tag I'm happy to wear. I will NEVER go back to this restaurant. I suggest the owner advise their servers to CHEW GUM on their own time and keep their spit to themselves.
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April 2024 by Carrie L
So, I used to go to Uncle Linny's for lunch with coworkers years ago. Always had a good experience. My mother wanted a place to meet, 6 of us and do lunch on Sunday afternoon so here we go! It's basic diner food despite the flowery language on the menu lol. You can tell by the wobbly tables. I actually like diners so that's good. Most of the fried food was done right; shrimp, tenderloin and ONE of the orders of onion rings. I mean fried food isnt comlpicated, tbh. The batters were even decent beyond just basic! Lacking some seasoning but ?locals would cry rivers if they used anything but salt and mayo so I get it.Now, i wouldn't even review greasy onion rings (dropped into cold oil? Allowed to thaw before frying? Not sure what happened but ew) except for how our server responded to my very respectful request. My youngest kiddo's onion rings were excellent. She gave me her last one to prove this point to me. Sooo good. Clearly just a human error on my order. No biggy. My eldest was behind in arriving because of her work so the rest of us had finished. I waited until she ordered to save steps and the church crowd had left so it was much slower (im pro worker all the way. Which is why she still got a tip...) and this is what I said, with a smile, "Im not mad at all. It happens, but my onion rings were 3 shades lighter than my daughters and dripping wet, I'm not sure the grease was hot enough. No big deal, but could I please get a few of them replaced?"She snaps, "They're going to be fried the same way." ????? Same way as mine or my daughter's? Because hers were awesome. Brown instead of yellow and greasy like deep fried batter, not greasy like a loaded sponge? She clearly thought I was lying and I'm not sure why. I assure you, Becky, I dont want 50 cents worth of free onion rings, just properly cooked ones. Like??? I only ate ONE of them and it was disgusting. I picked one up and squeezed it and grease ran like a faucet on low, and it fell apart like the mush that it was. To show her. Yes, I felt I had to prove myself as not a liar. And STILL, "You're only going to get 2." Uh. Ok. "Throw the 3 on my plate away I don't care." If (trying)money grubbing customers into eating garbage food is that important to you, you shouldn't be a server, boss lady. "I just love onion rings and want the food my mom is paying for?" Are you slow? Like why be this difficult? I didnt fry the onion rings ffs. She HAD to be management or owner because wait staff doesn't treat people that way. Not after such horrid food was put onto a plate. Embarrassing.(Nevermind the open mouth gum chewing over plates...mom noticed that, not me) So she comes back with SIX onion rings, not 2 (yay!). "How do those look?" "They look awesome. Like my kiddo's! Thank you." She says. "Good. Eat them." And sulks away like some kind of victim. Lmaooooo. 20 years ago, she'd have been on the floor missing some teeth like most of her tweaker customers. Anyway, I changed the rating up a star because at least I got my food and they were absolutely done the right way, and very tasty, and this could have been so much less stressful for all involved with just some basic human decency. It isn't rocket science. It's a deep fryer. But it's the blatant disrespect when I was super nice about the nastiness on my plate on a $115 basic diner lunch ticket. And mistakes are fine until you treat people like dirt because YOUR establishment served garbage. Thats what prompted this review. If my daighter hadn't been late Id have just done without them honestly. Both my daughters and my sister in law heard the exchange and their jaws dropped. So it wasn't just me. Fortunately, again, I'm pro worker so I didn't make a scene, tempting as it was and I argued FOR a tip because labor is entitled to all it creates. Next time tho, we'll opt for Red Apple in Maryville. Or a chain like Crackkker Barrel. Or McDon
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April 2024 by Lucy Byrd-Bonds
My first visit it was awesome going back soon
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April 2024 by Keith Makin
My wife wanted a pork chop meal while in the hospital. The hostess was very helpful in the process of ordering.The to-go order was made in a very timely manner. She was very happy with the dinner. Tender and tasty pork chops, mashed potatoes with gravy on the side.
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April 2024 by Renee Marburger
We had Uncle Linny's cater our wedding. The food was amazing! We got so many compliments from our guests. Definitely recommend!
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April 2024 by david mundy
The Cajun chicken Philly was phenomenal. Well seasoned. wait staff was friendly. Restaurant was clean. all around Good experience
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April 2024 by Julie Cristel
Stopped for breakfast, you definitely get full.Payton(nephew) said, think those are the best pancakes I've ever had...it was all yuumy
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April 2024 by Kerry Billingsley
Everything always tastes delicious and home made. Breakfast served all day. Best bacon in town.
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April 2024 by Mike Biehl
Uncle Linny’s is worth the drive if you’re in the Pontoon Beach/Granite City area. We have driven from Collinsville IL to eat breakfast here. The food is good, the service is good and they are quick to get your food out after it’s ordered. During the Lenten season they have a fish dinner on Fridays that is really good. The restaurant is clean and in good repair. They have a great selection of desert items if you’re a cake/pie fan.
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April 2024 by Kathy Knighten
Used to go to Uncle Bill's for my corned beef hash now I've got a new spot great atmosphere great food great service.Parking: Large parking lot area plenty of parking.Kid-friendliness: Kid-friendlyWheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.
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April 2024 by Wendall Lee
A party of 8 and everyone loved what they ordered. There was several different items that I wanted to try. We already said we are definitely coming back. I would definitely recommend this place. All the workers were very nice.
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April 2024 by Rachel Fifer
Got breakfast to go. Big portions, decent food.
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April 2024 by Laura Brookes
Just ordered $45.00 of food, tip for Uber eats excluded. One chintzy piece of cornbread for $45.00? Come on, loosen the apron strings
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April 2024 by Rick Rapa
Customers and staff all seemed to be relaxed and enjoying their food and conversations. Waitress was pleasant and fun to joke with.
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April 2024 by Tonya White
Yum Yum!!!! You won't be disappointed!!!
