Recommendations
Crown Brew Coffee Co.
One of the best coffee bars in Marion with the cutest atmosphere! They offer several different coffees and espresso, along with gourmet toast and bagels. If you do not like coffee, they also offer a variety of tea or lemonade. Alexa's favorite drink is the Honey Bomb!
Don Sol Mexican Restaurant
One of the couple's favorite Mexican restaurants with delicious margaritas. The queso is a great addition to the chips and salsa. Jake's order is always chicken with shrimp and Alexa's favorite is the caribe shrimp.
Bennie's Italian Foods
This was the location of the couple's first date. Everything on the menu is delicious, especially the salad with house dressing and any of the pasta!
618 Tap House
A great local bar with several beers on tap and good atmosphere. You can't go wrong with any of the food, but some of the couple's favorite are the sweet & spicy shrimp, chicken caesar wrap, taphouse chips and sweet potato waffle fries!
The Turn Restaurant & Lounge
This is a frequent stop for the couples "Sunday Dates". They recommend any of the appetizers, burgers, flatbreads, or sweet potato fries!
Larry's House of Cakes
If you are craving something sweet, this is the place to go. Jake's favorite is the iced sugar cookie or vanilla cupcake and Alexa's favorite is the brownie. Their donuts are also very popular!
Blue Sky Vineyard
This is one of the most popular wineries on the Southern Illinois wine trail. Do yourself a favor and try the white and red sangria mixed. The artichoke and spinach dip, bread and olive oil, or any of the pizzas are also very delicious!
StarView Vineyards
Starview is the couple's favorite winery in the area. They are known for their delicious wine slushies. The couple actually heard Matt Basler play here for the first time and decided he had to be apart of their special day!
Walker's Bluff
Walker's Bluff is an upscale restaurant and vineyard. They are in the process of building a hotel and casino. This is the closest winery to the venue and the food and wine are absolutely delicious.