The Best Comfort Food In Illinois Is Hiding In This Unassuming Diner Attached To A Gas Station

While some may not trust it, true Illinoisans know that some of the best food comes out of a gas station diner. There's one in the town of Nashville in southern Illinois that's got everything you want in a comfort food restaurant and more.

From great eats to a cozy atmosphere, this place is everything good about small town Illinois. Check it out:

In operation sine 1984, Little Nashville Restaurant is a family-friendly diner attached to a Conoco station in a tiny town from which the restaurant gets its name.

Locals have kept this place in business for more than 30 years because of the laid back, casual atmosphere and service with a smile. Come here enough, and they'll get to know you by name.

This unique gas station diner is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Morning meal options are available all day long and include delicious omelets, steak & eggs, pancakes and other breakfast breads, as well as many other classic dishes.

For lunch and dinner, guests enjoy fresh and hot meals like burgers, steak, seafood, salads, soups, and a plethora of appetizers like fried pickles, hot wings, and cheese sticks.

Menu items are moderately priced. Burgers start at $6.99 while omelets are $7.99 at most, and all include sides.

There is also a kids' menu that includes tasty grilled cheese, chicken strips, hot dogs, and other kids' favorites. You can also have this place cater your event or host a banquet.

Don't let the gas station aspect make you think this restaurant can't do it all.

Little Nashville Restaurant is open daily. Sunday through Thursday hours for this gas station diner are 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. while Friday and Saturday hours are 5:30 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Little Nashville Restaurant is located at 11700 IL-127., Nashville, IL 62263, and you can get more details on its Facebook page.

For more like this, check out these seven down home southern restaurants in Illinois with amazing comfort food.

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