It was great! We are new to the area and everyone said the diner was the place to go. The food was delicious, the service was prompt, and the place was packed! We had three different omelets, pancakes, and sides of bacon and sausage - all...delicious!! Get used to seeing us!

The food was excellent. The service was great! The ambiance was exactly what you'd expect for a diner. I highly recommend and would definitely go back!

Another longtime item off my travel list. Diners. The very word is evocative of delicious food, friendly staff and cheap food. Does Bartonville Diner, after trying to come here for the better part of a decade strike those notes? Yes! My dad and I wanted to grab food and I was tired of our usual stomping grounds so I suggested we both try something new. We rolled in at 7am on a Sunday to try and beat the church crowds. The first thing we ordered was some coffee and water while we half-looked at the menu while cracking jokes and catching up on recent events. On my way here, I knew I wanted some french toast. It's been a long time since I had any and nothing was going to stop me from getting it. My dad perused the menu online and knew what he wanted ahead of time, too. We quickly placed our orders and got back to chatting up a storm. My dad ordered the Country Fried Steak Skillet and I got the Thick French Toast. The food took a bit longer than expected to come out despite how quiet it was there but that wasn't a problem as we were busy telling each other terrible jokes and sipping decent coffee. Once the food came out, we dug in. The french toast was pretty plain, no real sprinkling of powdered sugar or that soft buttery dollop on top. No biggie as it was still good and it had a nice crisp crunch on the edges that I love and can't replicate at home at all. My dad's skillet looked good but also kind of goofy with a slice of cheese just slapped on top and only half melted. The food was really good and the coffee was decent. Not the best diner coffee I've had but after two cups, I can say it was serviceable without any sugar or cream added in. My dad said he enjoyed his meal but has a preference for a certain style of country fried steak and this wasn't quite it. But we both left with empty plates and full bellies with smiles on our faces. Not a bad way to spend a Sunday morning. If you want to check out the Bartonville Diner, they are only open til 3pm, so make sure you plan ahead due to their limited availability. When I started my travel list, Bartonville Diner was added around 2014 or 2015. Well, after 8-9 years, I finally got to cross it off my list as many failed attempts to try it out. The time it took to try it out wasn't due to the lack of trying. Many plans were made to come here but life happens and plans can go sideways. I'm finally happy to have tried it out and hope I can drop in with my friends that live nearby before too long.

Great food and service!! Nice place to go lots of daily specials. Love the fried chicken special..

Getting windshield time across the US is a great way to experience just how wonderful and creative people in the US have been and still are. Frequently, on a big driving day, we'll want a good breakfast for dinner. Hence the Bartonville Diner in Peoria. They serve breakfast all day. For those who differ from me, I saw plenty of other great looking plates of Midwestern fare walk by... fried walleye, goulash, ribs, sandwiches and burgers, meatloaf, chicken, and more. The servings were huge, so people had bags of takeaway boxes too. For people who ordered dinner, a small basket of fresh baked bread was also delivered to the table. My sis-in-law ordered the Popeye omelette. It has spinach, bacon and American cheese and came with normal choices like hash browns and toast vs fries and pancakes. I ordered the German omelette. It had onion, ham, green peppers, potatoes, and Swiss cheese in it. I had them grill the veg. The potatoes were from the hash browns. My choices for the sides were hash browns and toast. Everything was very tasty, but it would have been better if real cheeses were used. There were a couple of items that had cheddar in them. I think our omelettes had the basic "cheese food" version of American and Swiss cheeses. The staff was great. They were attentive but not overly so. The diner was clean and orderly also. From the outside, I could tell from the structure of the building it has once been a fast food facility. That was more than 20 years ago. Both the outside and inside had been remodeled to look more like a real restaurant. One cool thing was that we could see over the counter into the prep area. Everything looked clean and efficient. I would eat here again. I bet the meat loaf and walleye are fantastic. All the plates walking by looked delicious.

Finally, after looking for memorable fried chicken in Peoria, Illinois, I found it right here at the Bartonville diner. It's not for looking, because I have eaten fried chicken at eight or 10 other places and search. Things I like about this venue is the old-fashioned venue that I've missed for so long. Also, the service is provided with a cheery smile! Follow the fried chicken dinner with a huge slice of carrot cake and a scoop of ice cream. I highly recommend the Bartonville diner! Their menu is huge, so don't just go there for the fried chicken.

My new favorite restaurant in Bartonville! I had the walleye dinner for seniors. I had a full takeout box only because I had a man and woman sitting in the booth behind me listening to very loud online shows or something on her phone! How rude and that should not be allowed in such a pleasant restaurant but some people just don't have any respect for other people and where they are Jessica was my waitress and she did an outstanding job! You could tell she enjoyed her job!!!! She made me feel welcome and my salad and dinner came out so quickly. My dinner was delicious! Two walleye filets that were the largest filets I have ever seen. They were cooked to perfection. I had the French fries and asked for them to be cooked crunchy. Perfection! I got green beans, a salad, and homemade bread that they make themselves. OMG, I'm in love with the bread. It was warm and soft I ate one slice at the restaurant and I brought two home. That alone will get me back more frequently. I saved the second best for last: the bill was $10.00 and some change. Cheapest bill I have received at least the last 10 places I have eaten and the food was outstanding. I highly recommend giving the place a shot and making the decision yourself.

Delicious, best steak and eggs you will get in the area, Definitely recommend! We have tried several breakfast locations and this will be our go to!!! Their onion rings are sooo yummy!