Honey Bee Cafe - Mattoon

Stopped at this charming little place on a road trip. The servers and staff were all very kind, and the food was great. The baked goods in the front cabinet, especially the pies and carrot cake, all looked delicious, and I had a difficult time deciding on which one to try!

I walked in with my baby today after 5 hrs drive, no cash on me, just cards. I was told that internet was down and no EBT can be processed. I was about to drive to atm, but one of the waitresses turned me around and said one of the nice lady customers, paid for my meal. I was so touched by such generosity, especially being very tired and with my small daughter in my hands The blond lady waitress in orange tshirt (why I keep forgetting to ask names? was a total sweetheart. She even held my baby … – show

Stopped here for dessert after dinner hours. Can't say anything about the entrees since we didn't have any, but the pie and the cake were both very good. I had the peanut butter pie and it was a big portion for what I paid. Very rich and decadent.

Quiet, clean, and a wide selection of very good food. Staff was friendly, and provided quick, efficient service. I would definitely recommend trying this place, if you're in the area!

I'm sure the owners didn't start out wanting to be just like Denny's, but with frozen heat-and-serve entrees off the food service truck and box gravy mixes, so they are. Even the cinnamon roll is a dry, tasteless, bitter pre-made thing covered in icing.