The Fill Inn Station, located at 208 Main St, Batchtown, IL, is a charming blend of a family-friendly vibe and delightful American cuisine. With a glowing reputation as a go-to spot for homestyle meals, customers rave about their experiences, particularly the attentive and friendly service. As noted by Sue Richey, families flock here, making it an ideal destination post-game, and the food never disappoints—don’t miss out on their enticing desserts!
Patrons are particularly impressed by the generous portions and comforting options, like the well-executed breakfast items and luscious pizza, highlighted in Lori Mortland's review. The restaurant's attached bar adds a unique touch, reminiscent of its previous life as a gas station, while the warm hospitality from the staff makes each visit memorable.
Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a quick dinner with the family or a casual outing after a long day—The Fill Inn offers takeout and catering services, ensuring that no one has to go far for a delicious meal. With a reputation built on consistent quality and welcoming service, it's easy to see why this hidden gem has captured the hearts of locals and visitors alike. For a taste of homestyle goodness, The Fill Inn Station is not just a meal; it’s an experience.
Amenities and More
Service options
On-site services
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Fast service
Great beer selection
Great coffee
Great dessert
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Comfort food
Food
Quick bite
Small plates
Spirits
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Bar on site
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Historic
Crowd
Family friendly
Groups
Tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Cheques
Credit cards
Debit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Parking
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Reviews For The Fill Inn Station
Sue Richey
May 5,2025
First of all it is definitely a family restaurant!! Kids everywhere. Personally I love it. They also had the basketball game on! Most importantly, the food was awesome. You HAVE to get a dessert. Even if you get take out! The server was wonderful. She was soooo busy and still did a great job!!! If you're in a hundred mile radius, you're close enough to drive over!!
Ziarah Cuevas
Apr 26,2025
Chic fry stk mpg &g-beans sm din salad. It was the bomb Awsome
Mia Krysl
Apr 22,2025
Our waitress Taylor was the best waitress we’ve ever had 5/5 service
Mark T
Apr 9,2025
Nice country diner attached to a bar. As the name suggests it was a gas station at one time as well. Always friendly people working there. Only negative, it's off the beaten path, but that adds to its charm. Last time in, I had breakfast and the portions were big, with perfectly cooked hash browns.
Lori Mortland
Apr 4,2025
Don’t feel like cooking tonight? I know just the place for you, The Old Fill Inn. They have amazing pizza, ice cream, and a bunch of other homestyle food plus takeout and gift certificates. The Fill Inn is a family owned restaurant, in Batchtown, IL. Their employees are always fun, friendly and quick. I tried The Fill Inn in the first place because my friends and family recommended it, it was also local. This business has also been there for many nights after basketball and football games. I am qualified to write this review because I have been to many homestyle restaurants. I have been going to The Old Fill Inn for 10 years. I go here at least 4-5 times a month. I also know many workers there. My family and I have had many family gatherings and just dinners with friends here. I recommend this product for many reasons. First because the staff is amazing. Every time I go in there they remember my whole family's names. They are always so kind, caring, and friendly. They will always stay and have a good conversation with you. They also check up on you to make sure everything is good. They are also very quick, never an empty drink at your table.Reason two why I recommend The Old Fill Inn is because they have many options. From chicken strips to cheesecake they have so much variety. In the summer my dad loves to get catfish fritters and the rest of the family enjoys other types of fish. On nights with my great grandma when she didn’t want to cook we would enjoy the fried chicken dinner with our family. They also have homemade desserts like cheesecake in various flavors, ice cream, ice cream cakes, and pies. Which you can place orders and have written on if you would like. If you have an event you would like to have their food at, they cater as well. Finally I would like to recommend The Fill In for any ones who needs a quick dinner. You can call ahead and get to-go orders. There have been many nights after long days of work and sports where we have picked up pizza for quick dinners or got to-go. I would recommend this restaurant to crowds after church, sports families, and really anyone who would like a good homestyle meal. Whether you're busy, don't want to cook, want catering, need a place for a family dinner, or just want to go out to eat. The Fill Inn is just the place. Before going to The Old Fill Inn, know on Thursdays the special is chicken so note it might be a little more busy, they are also not open on mondays. Now knowing this, stop reading and go try it out.
Tammie Smith
Mar 21,2025
We LOVE Sara and the gang! The Fried Chicken is the BEST around. We've been going there for a year and 1/2 every Thursday and we LOVE it!
Jess Ehm
Mar 19,2025
Great food and very reasonable prices! This place is right on Main St. in downtown Batchtown and worth stopping at for a meal if you're going to be in the area.
Lindsey Franke
Mar 10,2025
BEST fried chicken around! We dine regularly at the Fill Inn Station. When it came time to choose a caterer for our wedding we didn’t even think to shop around, The Fill Inn was our go to. We had the most beautiful charcuterie board set up as an appetizer. Our fried chicken and roast beef dinner was 10/10. We still have family and friends talk about how good our wedding food was. The girls are also wonderful to work with! Highly recommend for any casual dining experience or wedding caterer!
Reviews For The Fill Inn Station