The Vault Bar and Grill

Bring your cash! This is a cash only establishment!

I recently went to this place as it's my in-laws' new fav place to eat. It's delicious American fried bar food (deep fried or on the skillet). As with any bar they have a plethora of beers and liquor, although with this extremely small town bar, the options are surprising.

My favorite hands down food item is their horseshoe (or smaller portioned ponyshoe) sandwich. A Springfield Illinois original consisting of a layer of toast, then hamburger patty, covered in french fries, and smothered in cheese.... Mmmmm. I haven't been able to stop thinking about it since eating it! This is my first experience and I have no idea where else serves it in the central IL area. I've never had one from Springfield which is the horseshoe sandwich mecca of the world, but  I am happy to support this local small town establishment's take.

They have a lot of deep fried foods here including: pickle spears, mushrooms, cheese, jalapenos (called "bottle caps" that are super hot), peppers, et cetera. My mother-in-law loves their super grilled cheese (although I'm not positive about the name).