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Address: 762 N Wood River Ave, Wood River, IL 62095
Phone: (618) 254-6416
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Reviews
Cam Carter
Charlie’s was fantastic! They even make their own root beer. Great service, great food!
… moreT Rowe
Not the same Charlie’s I grew up with. I know the new owners gave it a shot, but it’s hard to top Teresa and Michelle. I think if the new owners want to make it work, they have to leave the menu and recipes the same, and they need to stay open. The random open/close schedule during the week was a big disappointment. You’re either open or you’re not. The new owners changed too much of a good thing and that’s unfortunate. Charlie’s was an icon. Don’t fix it if it isn’t broke.
… moreBob Hernandez
Classic food, classic experience. Sadly Charlie’s is closing its doors after over 30 years. We will certainly miss this place. Hopefully someone will buy it and reopen. We did the drive in on the last weekend, waited almost 3 hours for our last Charlie’s meal. I’ve never waited that long for food, and never seen the place so busy. We’re going to miss you Charlie’s. Best root beer ever
… moreCharlene Stauder
Sooo sad they’re closing and retiring – terrific Wood River landmark !!!
… moreDave Hunt
I absolutely love this place. I have been eating here each season for as long as I can remember. My parents used to bring our family here and I in turn used to do the same with my family. I always order the exact same thing each time (4 specials with cheese and an order of onion rings) the food is delicious and the service is amazing. The only reason that I deducted a star is that I am very disappointed to see that they have continued to raise their prices to the point where now their “specials” with cheese (which are only slightly larger than a White Castle burger) are $1.99/each. I realize that they can’t keep their prices the same as they were in the 1970’s when I was eating here with my parents but, I don’t think that the continued price increases to this point are justifiable. Especially considering the volume they do.
… moreEthan Dona
If you’re looking for a great drive in atmosphere I implore you to drive down the road to King Louies instead. Ever since the new owners took over food has been mediocre at best. Not only that, but the owner of this establishment believes its okay to post pictures and jokes on social media about a local man about to attempt suicide. Avoid this place like the plague
… moreChris Siglar
I have been going to charlies my entire life. Hands down the best root beer I’ve ever had, and great delicious eats! Always a great staff working here and the owners Michelle and Teresa are amazing people. If you’re ever strolling through wood river I highly recommend stopping in here for a quick bite to eat!
… moreTabetha Williams
Charlie’s in Wood river is such a huge disappointment. After what I waitressed……I won’t be returning. I couldn’t believe my eyes. I seen staff treat this Pacific drive up (car) like complete garbage. Once I had received my food I had simply ask how long they’ve been waiting because it was before us. Her reply was they will be “waiting forever”…… They had made that car wait over an HR and they still NEVER RECEIVED THEIR FOOD. The car ended up driving off!!! A day or two passes I seen that same person at family dollar so I had to ask……they never received their food because her son was with her. The owners relation was two of the staff and they “had problems” with this ‘son’. My reply was “you was discriminated against because of someone your son knows?” I just couldn’t believe a place of business would act in this manner until I seen it from my own eyes. It shouldn’t matter who you’re related to or who you have problems with when it comes to a place of business it’s simply that a place of business. People talk around Wood River and honestly I didn’t want to believe that Charlie’s had gone downhill. But I definitely know the original owner would have never stood for this. If all the small businesses in Wood River didn’t associate with people because of them simply knowing them from the past no one would have any business. Wood River is a small town we shouldn’t be treating like this.
… moreKen Depper
The real deal. Family owned and family friendly. I used to make deliveries here back in the 1980s. Charlie would be at the old restaurant in the Hit n Run building eating breakfast when I delivered there. His delivery was always next,so he headed down and waited for me to show up. He even helped take in the groceries off the back of my truck. Super nice fella.
… moreMelissa Kerr
Been going here for 40 plus years. And never thought I say I am never coming back. The root beer was disappointing. It tasted like it had been water down. My burger tasted like it had been cooked with fish. Miss the old Charles this is not the same.
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