Paxton Family Restaurant

Paxton Family Restaurant, located at 1050 Ottawa Rd in Paxton, IL, impresses visitors with its warm, family-oriented atmosphere and reasonably priced American cuisine. Many patrons have praised the restaurant for its friendly service and the quality of its food, making it a perfect stop for travelers along I-57.

Reviews highlight the inviting vibe upon entering, with casual decor and a bustling, happy environment. Guests have enjoyed the daily specials, particularly dishes like the roast turkey and cream of chicken rice soup. One diner noted the soup's creamy texture, complemented by hearty chunks of chicken and perfectly cooked rice. The turkey, served thickly sliced with gravy, exemplifies the comforting, home-style meals the restaurant aims to provide.

Service stands out at Paxton Family Restaurant, with staff consistently described as attentive and welcoming. Many reviewers mentioned feeling like part of the family, emphasizing the team-like atmosphere among employees. Whether you're stopping for breakfast or lunch, this gem offers a delightful dining experience that encourages patrons to return, making it a worthwhile detour on any road trip.

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
- Offers kerbside pickup
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- No delivery
Highlights
- Has fast service
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
Popular for
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
Offerings
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Serves food
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
Dining options
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
Crowd
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Accepts NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking

Raymond Miller

Jun 23,2025

Surprisingly good food and service in a very small town. The prices are very reasonable.

Darcy Welsh

Jun 16,2025

I found this restaurant as I was traveling south via I-57. I encourage everyone to exit at Paxton and enjoy breakfast or lunch. My first hint that this would be a great experience was the parking lot was full. Upon entering I could see this was a family restaurant with casual decor and a comfortable feeling. I was immediatedly welcomed by a friendly young man who somehow found me a seat right away and took my drink order. Daily specials are posted on a whiteboard as you enter, and prices looked reasonable. My waitress arrived shortly thereafter with my drink order. I ordered a special of the day, the roast turkey and cream of chicken rice soup. I received the soup right away and was impressed with the taste and texture. It had a creamy base that was not too salty, ample pieces of white chicken meat, and the rice was not mushy. Perfect timing on my servers part, or luck? Just as I finished the soup, my entree arrived. The turkey was real breast meat, not pressed pieces, sliced thick with gravy over the meat and mashed. The gravy was a perfect consistency and also not too salty, the mashed was firm, not runny. The manager stopped by during my meal, and my waitress checked in on me several times. The staff is very friendly and treat you like family. I noticed they all worked hard as a team. I will make it a point to stop here my the next time I'm in the area of Paxton.

Mark Glover

Jun 10,2025

Stopped by this morning for breakfast. Service was great. Everyone was incredible nice. Food was good, right off the interstate. Great place to swing by during your road trip with the family.

Tim Boukal

Jun 9,2025

A real American diner, they're getting harder to find. I had breakfast but I want to come back and try lunch. There's an extensive menu of my favorites that I want to try but I'm only here for a couple days

Michael J Mintzer

Jun 4,2025

This is a great place for breakfast/lunch. The Google map directions are quite bizarre! As you get off the I-57 southbound exit, you can see the restaurant across the road a few hundred feet away; a few seconds by car. Google maps send you in the opposite direction around a large square block to come back from the opposite direction. Don't do that; it's crazy. There is a second confusing issue: the sign in front of the restaurant says "Paxton Inn," because they share a common driveway entrance. I have attached a photo of the restaurant. The food and service are great. Many town regulars eat there and we're greeted by name. We felt equally welcome. Paxton Family Restaurant is a great place to stop for a meal where you will be treated, as their name states, like family.

Ryan Hill

Apr 14,2025

Wow what a fantastic find! This place surprised me and my family with outstanding service and great food. It’s not much to look at on the outside, but don’t let that deceive you. The people are awesome inside and the food is delicious! 5 star experience!

Tara Beard

Apr 8,2025

Great reviews lead us here, and glad we stopped! Super friendly, family owned and yummy!

Sara Fadilovski

Mar 19,2025

Great food and great service I will be definitely coming back with my family