The Root Beer Saloon - Alto Pass

What's with the bad reviews? I guess everyone has to be critical these days but this place is pretty amazing. read more What's with the bad reviews? I guess everyone has to be critical these days but this place is pretty amazing.

We drive 2 1/2 hours to enjoy the "Southern Life" in Illinois a few times a year! Try and stop at the Root Beer Saloon at least one of those trips! Really read more We drive 2 1/2 hours to enjoy the "Southern Life" in Illinois a few times a year! Try and stop at the Root Beer Saloon at least one of those trips! Really

I feel the air needs to be cleared on some of the negative reviews (and defensive responses from the owner): Roger Ebert was known for routinely surprising read more I feel the air needs to be cleared on some of the negative reviews (and defensive responses from the owner): Roger Ebert was known for routinely surprising