Eckert's Country - Belleville

Although we made a reservation, we were seated 15 minutes past our scheduled time, which wasn't too bad. However, we did notice other walk-in guests waiting for up to two hours. One woman was at the counter complaining because her wait time was pushed back after initially being fifth in line. The staff informed her that she was bumped down for people arriving with online reservations. So, if you go during the fall season, definitely book online in advance. We were able to order appetizers straight away, but it took another 15 minutes before we could place our main food orders. It took 30 minutes for the apps and salads to arrive, and two out of three appetizer dishes were completely cold. The salads were mostly arugula, and some were even wilted. When the main dishes finally arrived, the chicken and dumplings were served in a small cup that resembled a bowl of chicken soup. The sides were cold as well. The waitress didn't seem apologetic, but at least they took the charge off the bill. Overall, a very disappointing experience.

Reservations are recommended. We arrived about 10 minutes late but were seated fairly quickly. The options for kids are a bit limited, but with the available sides and pretzels on the main menu, we managed to make it work. There were plenty of strawberry options, as we visited during strawberry season.

We visited the country store instead of the restaurant and were delighted by the amazing variety of flowers and trees they have! It's definitely worth a visit. Next weekend, they will begin strawberry picking in the fields!

Reservations recommended. we have 10 minutes too late, but sitting pretty fast. children's choices are slightly limited, but with sides and brezels on the main menu, we have it worked. many strawberry options, as we do during the earthberry season.

The brunch menu offers an excellent selection, with generous portion sizes and a lively family-friendly atmosphere. The pumpkin pancakes are especially delicious.