Enjoy A Breakfast Of Champions At This Delicious, Historic Restaurant In Illinois
By Daisy Dow|Published July 12, 2024
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Daisy Dow
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Daisy is a Chicago-based freelance writer and tour guide. Originally from Georgia, she attended Kenyon College before calling Illinois home. She has been a writer for the last four years, sharing stories about small businesses all over the country. You can usually spot Daisy in the window of a neighborhood café, as her hunt for the world’s best cup of coffee continues.
I challenge anyone to convince me that breakfast isn’t the best meal of the day. There is nothing better than enjoying a hearty meal of fresh eggs, perfectly buttered toast and a cup of coffee. Making it at home is a great way to get the day started, but getting to venture out to enjoy a breakfast made by someone else can be such a treat. The Vault Café on the Square in Marion, Illinois is spot known for consistently serving up delicious breakfasts in an unforgettable setting.
As the name suggests, The Vault Café on the Square is located on the downtown square in Marion, IL.
If you were to walk in unaware that the space was a cafe, you might be confused for a moment. Fortunately, once you step inside, the smell of breakfast and lunch foods cooking in the kitchen will confirm you are in the right spot.
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Tables and chairs are scattered throughout the The Vault Café.
There is only room for one table in the vault, so if you and your party want to get the most authentic experience of dining in The Vault Café, be sure to stop in early in the day to request to eat there.
When you visit the Vault Café on the Square for the first time, be sure to try "The Money". It's two opened biscuits smothered with sausage gravy with scrambled eggs and cheese on the side.
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Between the build-your-own-omelet option and the a la carte add-ons, there will be at least one thing on the menu everyone in your group will like.
The Vault Café on the Square has turned what could be a sterile environment into an engaging community hub that blends history with hearty food.
There are must-try breakfast spots all over Illinois I am hoping to visit next time I wake up early enough to get the early bird special. Next time you find yourself in the line at the bank, plan out a trip to The Vault Café on the Square and give yourself something to look forward to! If you want to take a deeper dive into the history of Marion, check out the Williamson Country Historical Museum and Library after stopping in at The Vault Café. Have you ever been to The Vault Café on the Square? Tell us about your experience!
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