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- 2360161Oct 21, 2022
I stopped by for lunch with a colleague while visiting Springfield. We must have just ordered right before the lunch rush. When we arrived, there was no one else there, it was comfortable, and the wallpaper and friendly staff contributed to the cozy vibe.
Sandwhich was an excellent deal. I got the club and it was very filling.
I also want to note that the person who took our order at the register made a considerable effort to remember the locals' names, I thought that was very kind.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 2Oh no 0 - Tom W.Sun City West, AZ258Nov 30, 2023
Good food! Good soup, especially!
Well worth the visit!
85 characters requirement is BS, Yelp!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Kris K.Oaks, Springfield, ILApr 28, 2024
Love going to the feed store! Great chicken salad and the soup is always delicious! Service is good!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Tiffany Y.New York, NY1005124Aug 4, 2023
I enjoyed it. I haven't tried this place prior to the ownership change, so I can't attest to how it tastes before. The people were nice and my sandwich, while not super fancy, was enjoyable and reasonably priced. Wish there was cake though, which the yelp menu said they had.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Clair J.Springfield, ILDec 29, 2023
The Feed Store gets a lot of hate because it's not "the same." I can't attest to its past, I can only rate its present. I love their chicken salad sandwich. And their soups are delicious. They hire developmentally delayed people which I love, they do a great job and are friendly and work hard. Yes, it is outdated but that is part of its charm. Usually not busy at all at lunch. Reasonably priced.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Jared E.Sherman, ILDec 10, 2023
This used to be the best run, best tasting, best lunchtime hangout in downtown Springfield. Unfortunately, COVID led to a change in ownership which led to a change in quality. There never was much in terms of service at the old Feed Store, but it is truly bare-bones now. The building is beautiful and unique but they are serving food on paper plates and in styrofoam bowls no presentation whatsoever. It's sad to see ownership cutting corners, I assume to try to save money, at the expense of quality, tarnishing a once beloved restaurant.
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 1 - Wayne G.Las Vegas, NVAug 17, 2022Updated review
Awful serving soup in styrofoam with plastic spoons!! Quality of this place has went from 5 stars to negative 5 stars!
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Aug 23, 2019Previous reviewIt's really sad the service quality here is a disaster. People that ordered way after me got their food first and than they get my order wrong and they blame you as if it's your fault. Very rude staff.
- Kimberly W.Saint Louis, MO10922330Sep 10, 2021Updated review
I was so upset when I heard the Feed Store was closing last year! Even worse, the news came so quickly that I didn't have time to drive to Springfield to get in one last fix. Luckily they have reopened with the same menu and recipes, and I finally got a chance to try the "new Feed Store" a few weeks ago while home visiting my parents.
I'm not sure how long they've been reopened (they don't have a website at the moment, and nobody has updated the Facebook page since the announcement they were closing), but it felt like maybe it hadn't been very long? The atmosphere is decidedly different inside now, like when you first move into a house and haven't made it home yet. There are no decorations (or even the usual posted menus) on the walls, and all the plants in the front window are gone. They've also changed the ordering system; it's more like a typical sandwich shop now with a large menu hanging in the front and someone taking orders and payment at the front counter. Totally fine, just different after so many years of paying at the back as you leave!
On to the most important thing... the food! The first thing I noticed was that there are fewer daily soup selections (at least the day I was there). I had to order my "usual" as a litmus test, so I got a bowl of Wisconsin Cheese and a chicken salad sandwich. The chicken salad tastes exactly how I remember! Apparently you do have to actually order "extras" (lettuce, etc) now, which we didn't realized, so the sandwich came out plain. I could care less about lettuce, but I was bummed to see they don't put a pickle spear on the plate anymore! Bring back the pickles!!! The Wisconsin Cheese soup was good, but something was off. By the end of the bowl I decided it was the thickness... this was a much thinner version, and perhaps slightly more bland? I think a little more seasoning and a thicker texture and they'll have it. My mom said the mushroom bisque was really good.
Overall, I'm just glad The Feed Store is back. I'm sure it'll take some time for them to get in a groove and get the soups perfected. I do hope they add some of the old charm back in (guys, if you need some plants let me know). Looking forward to future bowls of soup and keeping this downtown staple alive!Helpful 3Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0Sep 25, 2010Previous reviewIf you have never been to the Feed Store, run there now. Seriously. The homemade soups are to die for, Wisconsin Cheese being my absolute favorite soup of all time (sorry grandma). It gets crazy busy at peak lunch hour, but if you get there right at open, or a little after 1, there isn't as much of a wait. This is always one of the places I insist on going when I'm in town visiting my parents, and if it's closed because of the holidays it haunts me until I finally get my bowl of soup, usually months later. It;s that good!
Here's a tip (though I secretly love watching out of towners goof this up)... get in line!! This isn't a sit down and order place. There are menus when you walk in, as well as posted on the wall leading up to the front. Get in the line, figure out what you want, and order at the front. Also, don't send somebody to stake out a table for you, the staff will make them get up. They have a system, don't try to mess with it. - Deirdre C.Springfield, ILJun 26, 2022
This restaurant is under different ownership from over a year ago. I've been here twice and my regular sandwich, pastrami on rye was about the same as before. I have heard from several people who stopped getting the soup because it was thinner. There is no longer the orange slice and the pickle garnish but chalk that up to covid. I hope they do well.
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Aaron D.Springfield, ILJul 13, 2022
I recently visited the Feed store, as I have been here a few times over the years. My wife and I had a sandwich. She had a Turkey Avocado and I had Pastrami. Both were very good. The portion was good and the quality was very good. We will be back. Very dependable for a good fresh sandwich.
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