The Best Dinner Entrees In Illinois Are Hiding In A Rural Small Town, But It's So Worth The Effort To Visit
By Courtnie Erickson|Published February 14, 2024
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From Southern Utah to the Panhandle in Idaho, Courtnie Erickson has lived in what she believes are the best (and the most beautiful!) areas in the country. She graduated with a journalism degree from Utah State University and has more than 15 years of professional writing experience. You’ll likely see her with a Dr. Pepper in her hand and a pair of running shoes on her feet. Courtnie is a writer and editor at OnlyInYourState.
Mt. Sterling is a small town in rural Illinois. Located in Brown County, this town of 2,000 residents is charming but there’s not too much to see and do here. However, it doesn’t matter. It’s well worth the effort to visit. Mt. Sterling is home to Hagel 1891, a restaurant that is not only delicious but it’s located inside a building packed with lots of history. Here, you’ll find incredible dishes, including some of the best dinner entrees in Illinois. Mt. Sterling may be a bit of a drive from the bigger cities in Illinois but you’ll never regret a visit.
As you drive on Main Street in Mt. Sterling, you’ll pass right by Hagel 1891. This restaurant is tucked inside a beautiful brick building that dates back to — you guessed it — 1891. Brothers Joseph and William Hagel constructed the building in the late 1800s as a hardware and furniture store.
As you step inside this restaurant, every inch of the space is going to leave an impression. This place to eat has a classy, elegant, and inviting vibe that will make you feel comfortable the minute you arrive.
Hagel 1891 serves lunch and dinner and no matter the time of day you visit, come with an appetite. You will want to lick your plate clean before you leave.
The lunch menu offers a variety of starters, salads, sandwiches, and burgers. All entrees are served with your choice of one side, which includes options like waffle fries, onion strings, or various salads.
The dinner served at Hagel 1891 may be some of the best dinner entrees in Illinois. From chicken to pork to steak, there is plenty to choose from and each dish is going to leave a lasting impression.
For more information on this small town restaurant in Illinois, including its current hours, visit the Hagel 1891 website. You may also want to follow the Hagel 1891 Facebook page for additional news and updates as well.
What are your favorite small-town restaurants in Illinois? Have you ever eaten at Hagel 1891? Let us know in the comments. If your visit to this restaurant is part of a road trip, make sure to check out our ultimate road trip packing list before you hit the road.
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