This Illinois Restaurant Has Been Around Longer Than The Small Town It’s In

Busy Corner Restaurant in Goodfield, Illinois, offers a variety of meals and has been a local favorite for over 70 years.

There's an old restaurant in the village of Goodfield, Illinois that has been around longer than most people can remember. They have all your favorite eats as well as a giant dining room to enjoy.

Small town eateries are the absolute best, and every true Illinoisan knows it. To prove it, check out this place:

Located in central Illinois, Busy Corner Restaurant has existed in one form or another for more than 70 years, and it is known as a great place to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Locals don't want you to know about this popular eatery.

While the restaurant you see today has been around for the past 14 years, the original Busy Corner was built in 1947, 10 years before the small town it is located in was incorporated. It has undergone many owners and expansions over the years that have made it what is now a days.

There are many wonderful menu items to choose from. Breakfast is served all day and includes skillets, pancakes, French toast, eggs Benedict, waffles, steak and eggs, omelets, biscuits and gravy, sandwiches, and much more.

When it comes to lunch and dinner at this old restaurant, you'll find a bunch of appetizers, soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, and other entrees. Popular menu items include stuffed potato skins, deluxe chicken chef's salad, hot beef sandwich, smothered chicken, Alaskan cod, and more.

When it comes to dessert, pie lovers will enjoy the homemade varieties here. Additional sweet treats include root beer floats, milk shakes, brownie caramel sundaes, and pumpkin bars.

Busy Corner Restaurant is open Monday through Friday between 5:30 a.m. and 9 p.m., Saturday between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m., and Sunday between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. Stop by for amazing versions of all your favorite foods.

Busy Corner Restaurant is located at 302 Eureka St., Goodfield, IL 61742, and you can learn more about it on its website or Facebook page.

For more old town history, check out these 10 oldest towns in Illinois that are loaded with history.

If you've ever been to this old restaurant, we'd love to hear from you. Please share your experiences and photos with us below in the comments.

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