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Is Blue Springs Cafe Still Open? Update (Highland, IL)

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As of September 2026, Blue Springs Cafe is listed open on bluespringscafe.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Primary source
bluespringscafe.com ·
Secondary source
Google ·

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What the source shows: The restaurant's website showed a 2026 copyright notice and listed current daily hours, and Google Places marked the business operational.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

Best Thing I Ever Ate (Food Network) highlighted an egg dish from Blue Springs Cafe in the show's 'Eggstraordinary' episode. The family-style cafe sits at Interstate 70's Exit 30 in Highland, Illinois, and its menu centers on scratch-made pies, chicken and dumplings, and baked chicken and dressing, with outdoor seating and truck and bus parking for travelers off the highway. According to bluespringscafe.com, the site displayed a 2026 copyright notice and listed hours of 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily in September 2026, along with a local phone number for reservations. Google Places' listing for Blue Springs Cafe marked the business operational in September 2026, consistent with the restaurant's own current site.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 5, Episode 10
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Eggstraordinary
What was featured
an egg dish, featured in Best Thing I Ever Ate's 'Eggstraordinary' episode
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Blue Springs Cafe

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Springs Cafe still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Blue Springs Cafe is listed open on bluespringscafe.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Blue Springs Cafe after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

Best Thing I Ever Ate (Food Network) highlighted an egg dish from Blue Springs Cafe in the show's 'Eggstraordinary' episode. As of September 2026, Blue Springs Cafe is listed open on bluespringscafe.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Blue Springs Cafe located?

3505 George St, Highland, IL 62249. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Blue Springs Cafe?

Season 5, Episode 10 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Eggstraordinary”.

Is Blue Springs Cafe still using the Best Thing I Ever Ate menu or branding?

The family-style cafe sits at Interstate 70's Exit 30 in Highland, Illinois, and its menu centers on scratch-made pies, chicken and dumplings, and baked chicken and dressing, with outdoor seating and truck and bus parking for travelers off the highway. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
3505 George St, Highland, IL 62249
Venue type
cafe
Official website
bluespringscafe.com

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Sources

  • bluespringscafe.com — https://www.bluespringscafe.com/
  • Google — https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Blue+Springs+Cafe+3505+George+St+Highland+IL+62249

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