Hilary S.
Yelp
I don't hail from Coal City, but I frequent the Land of Coalers because my boyfriend is from there, and his family & friends are still there. To be honest, I'd love to settle there one day. But, I digress.
I like Babe's, it's a good place. Definitely has the "hometown crowd," thing goin' on, but not enough to make you feel out-of-place or unwelcome. I've been a few times before, but over Memorial Weekend/Week 2014 I was there twice - once Sunday (at 10:45am open, haha) and for a friend's birthday party/dinner on Wednesday. Wednesday was the first time I had eaten there, and to be honest, I didn't expect much.
I ordered the current special, a Mad Cow Burger, and the name WAS off putting, but the toppings sold me - pepperjack cheese, jalapenos, & bacon. YUMMO in my face, let's do this. I expected regular bar food, or worse, but it was actually really awesome! Cooked perfectly, tater tots were crispy, and everything was correct. I'll eat there lots, I'm sure.
The Blood Marys are a hit, come in a small or large, but I don't drink 'em, so I can't review personally. However, everyone I know who drinks Bloodies, LOVES THESE. So, ya know, there's that.
Would have been 5 stars, but the day we were there, they closed the food early (grill at 8:20, menu states open until 9:00p, fryer at same time, while menu says 11:00p), because the girl manning the food area appeared to be drowning. #GetItTogether But, if that's all the bad I have, oh well, it happens.