Edley’s has good food,

to see new faces come into their establishment, despite running low on nearly all ingredients. The majority of their menu was sold out, leading me to choose one of the few items that was still available: the Mann Candy Sandwich. The sandwich itself was extremely fresh and well-cooked. Although fatty, the meat itself was well seasoned. It was strictly freshly made bread and saucy meat. I was a bit taken aback by the small portion size, but I was quickly corrected upon taking a bite. The sandwich was filling, but I would highly recommend finishing off your meal with something sweet to even out the savory overload. With the low price of $12, I would say that Mann Meats is worth the buck if you’re in the area, but if you’re not a huge fan of barbecue, I would recommend saving up to go to your

loud atmosphere, live music

FRANCESCA BOSTON lifestyles editor

Edley’s, a local barbecue chain with one of the locations in Glen Carbon, offers the perfect place to hang out with friends on a warm summer with delicious food and open air seating.

I ordered a turkey platter at the window, which came with two slices of smoked turkey doused in two types of barbecue sauce, cornbread, and two sides, for which I chose green beans and loaded potato salad. The price was $12 and I tipped cash, so the total came to roughly $15.

My food was brought out quickly, before the rest of my group even sat down at the table.

The turkey was the star of the show, smoked perfectly, juicy and doused in the perfect amount of sauce. The white sauce cut through the heat of the more typical barbecue sauce and both complemented the savoriness of the meat.

The sides were wonderful as well, the green beans flavorful and the potato side creamy and filling. When I gave my friends the cornbread and they said it was moist and the crispy side offered a nice texture to it.

The atmosphere at Edley’s, while a tad loud from the live music that was playing, was welcoming. There is an outdoor seating area as well as a good amount of seating indoors, with a bar area separating the two.

Edley’s is a great place to spend an evening with friends. The prices are decent, the food is delicious and filling and the atmosphere is fun.