“ How have I went so long without going to this hidden gem!?! Go hungry! We met up with some locals to celebrate a milestone birthday and a retirement. There were 6 in our party. It was suggested we go around 4pm on a Saturday and good thing we did as the tables were really filling up as we were leaving. This restaurant is served family style on the sides. Everyone picks their own entree. I had the Salmon with a bourbon/brown sugar glaze. A couple of people picked their favorite chicken fried steak and we had a few other entrees. We also added their yummy homemade onion rings. While we were waiting, our server brought out pickled beets and vinegar slaw to share. Then the homemade biscuits with apple butter. With our entrees also came out with mashed potatoes/gravy and green beans. Everything was down home comfort and amazingly delicious. Even though we were stuffed we still all ordered pie. I wish I would have gotten our waitress' name. She was great. Kept the water and teas filled. Cleared the table as needed and had a cute little smile and giggles the whole time. I kept forgetting to take pics until we were already digging in. My daughter-in-law announced this is where she wants to take her parents when she graduates from college this spring. We are an hour + away. But, it is worth the drive. ”

“ Again another great time at Chicken Poop Hill! Thanksgiving dinner Again, our waitress Tally, was above and beyond friendly, fast and courteous. Great food, atmosphere, friendly staff, friendly people. If you leave here hungry it's your own damn fault! Love this place! ”

“ Really good food especially the fried chicken and the desserts. You can get complete meals to go if you like. ”

“ Quaint atmosphere & wonderful food, even the biscuits were made from scratch, I had ribs & they very tender. The wait staff were friendly & accurate in our orders & checks. Definitely worth the trip! ”

“ My sister-in-law told me about this place, so I decided to give it a try. Diamond Mineral Springs was established in 1892. Now that's a lot of history right there. There is a main dining room and a back porch dining room during the summer. It's kind of hard to find because it's out in the country North of Highland, Illinois. There is a nice big asphalt parking lot. The building looks like a beautiful old farm house to me. I love big ole porches! When you step inside, you can really feel the history. I adore the old wooden floors and beams. The hostess was so nice and told us to sit wherever we wanted. I love booths, so I headed to the back wall and snuggled into a tiny wooden booth. Hubby wasn't too happy because the booths are small, but I loved it. We had a young man as our server and he was so friendly, helpful and took very good care of us. Now the food is served family style. Each person is allowed to pick an entree and then the sides are served family style. You don't get a choice for sides, it's pretty much whatever is on the blackboard on the wall. I'm not a big fan of that, but I was ready to just roll with whatever and enjoy the experience. Hubby ordered the pork and dressing and I ordered the fried chicken. The first thing to arrive was a small bowl of Cole slaw. It was the vinegar kind and it was really good. Then our dinner came. We received bowls of mashed potatoes, green beans with bacon and onions, gravy, biscuits and a big squeeze bottle of apple butter! Then of course, hubby got a big plate of shredded pork and dressing covered in gravy. I got a plate full of fried chicken! The fried chicken was great! Hubby ended up eating half of mine. He said the pork was just okay. The mashed potatoes, green beans and biscuits were also great! I didn't try the apple butter, but I'm sure it was good. This place is kind of known for its pies, so we had to get pie...right?! Hubby got cherry pie and I got chocolate meringue pie. Okay, unfortunately the pie wasn't that great. They had the dreaded 'soggy bottom.' They probably weren't that fresh and that's okay. I still ate most of mine. The meringue was yummy. We had a fun, delicious experience in a very old historic restaurant. My only complaint is how expensive it was. But as hubby keeps reminding me, that's just how everything is right now. Any place you go to eat seems to be so expensive. Every time I go to the grocery store I about have a stroke. So I understand why it was expensive, but my frugal side just doesn't like it. Hopefully, prices will come down again in the future. If you're in the area, give this place a try, it might just bring back some wonderful memories of days gone by. ”

“ This is my favorite place in the whole world. I've been coming my whole life with my parents. My grandparents went before that. Best fried chicken, incredible pies, and the owners are wonderful people. I grew up in edwardsville and now my husband and I drive all the way from St. Louis to get this incredible meal. We even went there the weekend we got married! Oh and the biscuits....I could eat the whole basket. Love you DMS! ”

“ I almost don't want to alert everyone to this hidden away gem. Family style country side restaurant set in the rural Midwest rolling hills. Covered in wood accents this is the place for fried chicken, prime rib and so much more. Good value for a picturesque setting. Try the porch. ”

“ Always will recommend this Gem. I first came here with my boyfriend's family my first time in Illinois. It was also the first time I was introduced to family style dinning. I instantly fell in love with the concept. I love the large portion sizes that you pass around the table and make sure everyone is included in the meal. You can not go wrong with any choice you make. And you better not forget the PIE! they are huge and so yummy! I tried to eat everything I could in one sitting. I wanted to try it all. I now live in Illinois and I make sure to introduce everyone to enjoy the family style dinning. You will love the sweet charm from the whole staff from the moment you walk in the door until you leave. It's always been a wonderful experience ”

“ Food and service was excellent! Fried chicken, chicken and dumplings and cod and walleye were delicious ! ”

“ Brisket was so good you didn't need a knife to cut and eat. Very good smoked flavor and not dry. The brisket came with sauce that was good but it was so good you didn't want to ruin the amazing flavor. Fried chicken was great. Mashed potatoes and gravy was good and not instant. Deserts were unbelievably amazing. The carrot cake was phenomenal. We really enjoyed the apple crisp or cobbler pie too. The biscuits and apple butter were exceptional and we are sad we forgot to buy some apple butter on our way out. ”