South Side Cafe

First time here and I loved it. The place has a cozy feeling like you stepped back 100 years in time. Had the breakfast Horseshoe and I would say that you need to be max hungry going at that one, it's big. Service was good, food was hot, ready fast and coffee was good. Didn't realize they were here all this time and will definitely be back!

The Southside Cafe in Rushville Illinois!

A Cute Small Town Café With Classic Diner Fare of the Region

Main focus of this review is the Breaded Pork Tenderloin (BPT) although the Horseshoe is amazing as well. Very good cheese sauce (rarebit).

The Breading was well seasoned, pepper came through and hints of garlic but not too salty with just enough amount of sweetness. Just a hint. Worked very well with the “brightness” that the toppings brought with it (lettuce,tomato,onion and mustard).
The size was very nice since you get to enjoy the toppings quite quickly with each bite.

No map sized redundancy here: this was not an exercise in novelty but instead an excercise in a well executed dish. Thickness was medium and not overcooked; the pork itself was actually seasoned and not plain. A quality tenderloin.

The bun nicely complimented the entire sandwich.

Fries were tasty and crisp.

Would definitely recommend.

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Entering the establishment I swear I got the feeling of stepping back in time! I can totally imagine a black and white picture of the diners drinking coffee, enjoying their meals 50yrs ago! What an odd sensation!
Forward to now, the restaurant is straight out of a Norman Rockwell painting!
The food was equally remarkable! I ordered a club sandwich and fries. When it arrived I actually noticed the work and preparation that went into the sandwich
I didn't order anything special, but seems special is what I got! They served the fries perfectly cooked and in copius amounts!
Definitely recommend!

1st time here! If you haven't tried Southside Cafe on the square in Rushville, it definitely needs to be put on your foodie bucketlist! We ordered the Breakfast Horseshoe one with biscuits and one with Texas Toast. Omgoodness! So flavorful and im pretty sure it touched my soul! 😋 Great friendly & fast service! Thanks for such a wonderful dining experience! We'll definitely be back in the future!

I was looking for a place to eat a little something something around Rushville since I'm not really from the state nor the area. I walked in South Side Cafe where I didnt feel welcome by some of the customers, but that's their problem. When it comes to the Cafe itself the FOOD and the STAFFS were very pleasant. Guys don't be afraid to walk in anywhere you feel, as long the staff or the owner treat you with respect. South Side is THE place to eat, specially the Friday Special ( Cat Fish) I'm just saying.
Thank you guys for making feel welcome at your restaurant.

Nice setting. Had lunch for 2 people with extra side of fries for $20 including tip. Just drank water.

This is typical Midwest small town diner food, but nicer setting and slightly better ingredients than average. It isn't a Whole Foods cafe or anything like that though. Just good food, reasonable price (slightly higher than average) and great environment.

What a great experience. They make you feel at home. It's all good.

Next time, leave the bone out of the chicken that comes from skinning it. Put mayo on your BLT's. Visited last Thursday in June still. Love the pictures and all.

I actually haven’t eaten here yet but I called for help with a lunch order and the wait staff on the phone was beyond kind and so helpful. If this is there service over the phone, I am sure in person will be even better.

We had the meatloaf special and it was very good. There was plenty to eat. I wish they could be open for dinner hours. We will be ordering again!!!

Food & service was great. Love ordering & carryout. Fast & delicious.

Good food, excellent service,friendly staff. I'd recommend them to anyone!

Food was good and service was reasonable. A nice small town cafe with hospitality.

Nice small town diner, quick friendly service. Great prices.

Americas Best restaurant candidate!!

Very friendly, family-run business. Great prices, and everyone loved their food.

I really enjoyed it. Neat, clean, fair prices. The spot to go for a quick bite.

The food was very good snd the waitresses were very kind!!

Delicious food have not been disappointed 😁

Good breakfeast,good coffee ,great service.