Participating restaurants have called on their talented chefs to create awesome and unique off-menu pony shoes for one week only: June 22-28. And you get to try as many as you like – but only during Pony Shoe Week. You know we have some crazy talented chefs in this town!

Be sure to follow us on Facebook @217FoodWeek. Don’t forget your 217 Pony Shoe Week Passport to plan your food journey and for a chance to win gift cards from local restaurants. Download your passport or pick one up inside the June 18 and June 25 print editions of Illinois Times. Be sure to return it to the Illinois Times office by Monday, July 6.

Cousin Eddie's Bar & Grill

1951 W. Monroe St.
217-679-5777
cousineddiesbar.com

Kitchen Hours: Closed Monday; Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Ohhhh Buff YEAH! – $11

A slice of toasted Texas toast topped with hand-breaded Buffalo chicken and crinkle-cut French fries, smothered in cheese sauce and topped with pieces of jalapeño bacon and breaded jalapeño chips. Served with your choice of ranch or blue cheese drizzle.

Substitute French fries with crispy tots for just $1.

The Dublin Pub

1975 Wabash Ave.
217-793-6871
springfielddublinpub.com

Kitchen Hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. daily

Dublin Surf & Turf Pony Shoe – $18.95

Featuring toasted Texas toast, a pile of grilled steak fajita strips, and a hefty portion of crispy crinkle-cut fries. Choose from Leland Hotel yellow cheese sauce, Dublin Pub’s famous white cheese sauce, or our special pepper jack cheese sauce. Topped with lightly breaded shrimp tossed in Cajun seasoning.

Special: Margaritas $5; bucket of five domestic bottles $10.95.

Track Shack

233 E. Laurel St.
217-522-0444

Hours: Wednesday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Thursday-Friday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, noon-4 p.m.

Gorgonzola ‘n’ Ham Pony – $10.99

A generous portion of ham on toast, covered with fries and smothered with a special Gorgonzola (blue cheese) sauce.

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Scoop du Jour

95 Plummer Blvd., Chatham
217-697-8327

Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

Ice Cream Horseshoe – $6.99

Starts with a Scoop du Jour glazed doughnut topped with the ice cream of your choice, cake “fries,” marshmallow “cheese sauce,” and whipped cream.

Trade Winds Pub and Eatery

1700 Recreation Drive
217-679-3482
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11am-8pm. Dine In special only


Loose Meat Pony Shoe – $12

Loose meat pony shoe topped with fries, cheese sauce, and homemade onion rings.

Legacy Pointe Eatery

1130 Legacy Pointe Drive
On the north side of Scheels
217-670-1217
legacypointeeatery.com
Kitchen hours: Closed Mon., Tues.–Sat. 11am-9pm, Sun. 10am-3pm.


Smoked Meatloaf Pony Shoe – $19

House-made and smoked meatloaf atop Texas toast, piled high with smoked Gouda cheese sauce, fries, meatloaf glaze, fresh green bell peppers, and onions.

Weebles Bar & Grill

4136 N. Peoria Road
217-528-3337
Kitchen hours: Mon.-Thu. 11am-3pm, 5-9pm; Fri.-Sun. 11am-9pm.

Hog Heaven Pony Shoe – $12

Open-faced grilled cheese on sourdough bread, topped with garlic butter pulled pork, crinkle-cut fries, and Monterey jack cheese sauce.

The Creek Pub & Grill

1081 Jason Place
217-483-8282

Kitchen Hours: Monday, Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Closed Tuesdays.

Sweet Meatloaf Shoe – $12

Craving a little comfort-food nostalgia? Our Sweet Meatloaf Shoe delivers all the homemade flavors you remember. We start with thick-cut Texas toast, topped with a hearty slice of savory meatloaf, crispy beer-battered sidewinder fries, and rich beer-battered cheese sauce. Finished with a sweet brown sugar glaze and fresh diced scallions, this indulgent creation is the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and satisfying.

66 Mother Road Diner
(inside The Route 66 Hotel)


625 E. St. Joseph St.
Southern View
217-679-3742
Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 11am – 9pm

Homemade Country Fried Steak Shoe – $12.00

SA Midwest favorite made from scratch! Tender country-fried steak, hand-breaded and fried to golden perfection, served over thick slices of toasted bread and topped with crispy French fries. Finished with a generous smothering of rich, creamy homemade cheese sauce for the ultimate comfort-food experience. Hearty, satisfying, and packed with homestyle flavor in every bite  

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Silver Sevens Gaming Pub & Parlor

3217 Lake Plaza Drive
217-585-0460
Kitchen hours: Sun. 1-9pm, Mon.-Thu. 11am-9pm. Fri. and Sat. 11am-10pm

Hot Honey Chicken Pony – $9

Sweet heat, piled high. Our Hot Honey Pulled Chicken Pony Shoe starts with toast topped with tender pulled chicken coated in hot honey sauce, piled with crispy fries, and finished with creamy cheese sauce. Sweet, spicy, savory, and messy in the best way.

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Edinburger’s Food Truck


Follow us on social media or text 217-691-9702 for current location.
Hours: M-F 11am-2pm. Call or text for weekend hours.
edinburgers
Instagram edinburgersfoodtruck


The Pony Smasher – $15

Thick-cut Texas toast, toasted to perfection and piled high with a seasoned smashburger, melted American cheese, a mountain of seasoned crinkle-cut fries, and smothered in our homemade Edinburger’s cheese sauce. Finished with thick garlic pickle slices, fresh onion, and our famous Edinburger’s special sauce for the perfect bite every time. The pony shoe done the Edinburger’s way.

Peases at BUNN Gourmet


2941 Plaza Drive
217-793-1840

Kitchen Hours: Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Pony shoe available: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

BUNN Prime Rib Philly Cheesesteak Shoe – $17

Thin-sliced prime rib, caramelized onions and peppers, American fries, house-made cheese sauce, and green onions, served on Texas toast.