IN SPRINGFIELD IN SPRINGFIELD IN SPRINGFIELD Dining

Navigating the tour can work up an appetite, so be sure to check out the menus at these Springfield establishments:

Silkie’s Chicken and Champagne Bar (1602 Walnut St), one of Historic Springfield’s newest restaurants, is Chef Kenny Gilbert’s fast casual, upscale version of fried chicken, biscuits, and champagne cocktails.

Social Grounds Coffee (1712 N. Main Street), a Veteran-owned, roasted, and supported specialty coffee roaster and shop who employs and empowers transitioning Veterans giving them a fresh start on life.

Springfield Scoops (1807 N. Main St), a hip spot to cool off with a scoop of ice cream, offers more than 100 flavors and a near infinite combo of toppings and sauces to satisfy your sweet tooth.

1 Foxy Lady Café (1837 N. Pearl St.) is a restaurant and catering company specializing in non-traditional southern comfort food.

1748 Bakehouse (1748 N. Main St.) offers a bakery case full of hand-crafted pastries, as well as a full menu of sandwiches, salads, and more, all made from scratch with locally sourced ingredients.

Crispy’s Springfield Gallery (1735 N. Main St.) is the spot for pizza in Springfield, with a full bar inside a beautifully restored historic building. Their menu boasts pizza, salads, sandwiches, and daily specials.

Dreamette Ice Cream Springfield (1401 N. Main St.) provides iconic soft-serve ice cream, hand-dipped cones, sundaes, and delicious, frozen desserts such as the famous banana split in a cup. Not to mention some new gluten-free, non dairy, and vegan ice cream options.

Historically Hoppy Brewing Company (1636 N. Main St.), founded in 2022, is Springfield’s newest craft brewery established after years of friendship and a common love for craft beer.

Hola! Mexican Restaurant (1001 N. Main St.), a local favorite offering Mexican specialties, including savory sizzling fajitas.

Hyperion Brewing Company (1740 N. Main St.), a nano-brewery, specializes in small batches ensuring freshness and variety. There’s also the outdoor Helios Beer Garden, and plenty of weekly events.

Icecapade Frozen Treats (1833 N. Pearl St.) serves artisan frozen desserts hand-crafted from all natural ingredients made from fruits, vegetables, roots, spices, nuts, and herbs.

Main Street Food Park (1352 N. Main St) is a food truck park in the heart of Historic Springfield with outdoor seating, live entertainment, and a variety of special events and festivals.

Strings Sports Brewery (1850 N. Main St.) is a family-friendly sports-themed brewpub. Patrons can watch sports both inside and on the back patio, shoot free throws at regulation-sized basketball hoops, or play games while grabbing a bite or beer.

The Cookbook Restaurant (1827 N. Pearl St.) aims to provide happiness through food, music and art; offering everything from burgers and fries to American soul food.

The District (2026 Walnut St.) is the neighborhood’s premiere restaurant and wine bar. Stop in for Happy Hour (every day from 3 to 7 and all day on Sundays) and try their seasonal menu of delectable bites.

The Farmery (1303 N. Main St), a farm-to-fork bodega in partnership with Green Legacy Farms, offers fresh produce, baked goods, prepared meals, smoothies, drinks, and more.

Uptown Kitchen & Bar (1303 N. Main St.) is a contemporary diner offering Southern-inspired dishes and specials of the day, with a full bar to boot.

Wafaa N Mike’s Café (1544 N. Main St.) has been operating for over 10 years in business in Springfield. The restaurant has earned a following for its deliciously authentic Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food. *