Miss Natalie is an excellent and patient instructor whom my daughter has enjoyed for several years now.
Miss Braun is a fabulous teacher! She is disciplined and has high expectations of her students, and creates an environment for them to thrive! My son has learned so much in a few short months and his progress has been incredible. Young Mozarts is incredible. Highly recommend!
2. Dollar General
Address: 311 Riggin Rd, Troy, IL 62294 , Troy , Illinois , United States
This store is stocked for 80-90 percent of what any house NEEDS and then some. But don’t expect to find a WIDE variety of, say salad dressing. You’ll find all of the usual flavors but don’t expect to find basalmic or something soy-free. And, unless you’ve been in and really shopped it, add 15 minutes to your “dash in and put” schedule, so long as you don’t ask questions. Happy hunting.
This Dollar General is one of the best kept up as far as products not being scattered all over the store and also product inventory is much better. Has a lot more to choose from compared to most Dollar Generals I have been to especially the Granite City Dollar General which is out of most of their inventory. Great Job Troy Illinois Dollar General!
The worst Dollar General I’ve ever been too!!! Managers are very mean and disrespectful!! They will never get any of my money again!!!!
Used to be 4 star but they renovated and only have 2 checkout lanes, which would be alright if they actually had the man power to handle the customers they bring in, wait in line is usually 7 minutes too long.
Slow
3. Rockin Horse Antiques & More, LLC
Address: 111 N Hickory St, Troy, IL 62294 , Troy , Illinois , United States
Pleasant single proprietor neighborhood antique store in the heart of Troy Illinois. Plenty of different items from several eras and price ranges and an ever changing inventory makes for a new experience each time you shop. Proprietor is a genuinely pleasant person who provides a warm and inviting shopping setting for customers of any age and interest.
A very nice and quaint place to go. Had a variety of items displayed in store. Pleasant staff, and fair prices. Will definitely be shopping there again soon.
4. Redbox
Address: 311 Riggin Rd, Troy, IL 62294 , Troy , Illinois , United States
Only place I take my car. Great mechanics and wonderful owner. Definitely not out to screw people
If you are in need of a mechanic crew with a heart plus excellent service, check them out. Plus they tow! I’ve been a loyal customer for years now and I pray for the health of the owner so this company can stay in business for many years to come. Great price great service.
Owner is a great guy
Had a great experience with M&M have an appointment to get car servicd on Monday
These guys were great when I limped my car there with a flat tire. The tires had a warranty with another company, so they put a temp tire on for $40, so that I could get to the next town to the shop where the warranty was. My only complaint is that the shop and guys smell like smoke and my car smells like smoke after it’s been there for a bit.
Very honest guys, but when I said I have my own (brand new, OEM parts) they said they would jack up labor price because “We have to make money somewhere, know what I mean”?
He was also hesitant to even replace a timing belt on my ’04 Passat. He said “The book says 5.4 hours, but if it takes me 8 then I’ll charge ya for 8”.
So…. Thanks for not giving ourselves a chance to even have a good relationship??
I wish I could rate them based on experience, but I feel like I’m not even given the chance to
Not happy with service performed. Had new bearing pressed into hubs. Service tech Jordan bent backing plates all up and on top of that, forgot to put so he cut the backing plate, bent it up more to get it around the hub??????? Said he had a lot going on and forgot. Then the owner Mike comments well the bearings are in aren’t they? Took two full days almost to get work done, when control arms where off car already. Then said if I could pay in cash, he could charge one hour for labor? If you value your car and the work being done, I Would NOT USE THIS PLACE, YOU’LL REGRET IT!!!!
THESE “MECHANICS” DONT KNOW ANYTHING OTHER THAN TIRES. WALMART TECHS HAVE MORE MECHANICAL SKILL THAN THESE GUYS. BEWARE. CLUELESS YET CONVINCING. THE TIRES ARE NO BARGAIN EITHER. I WOULD FEEL BETTER LETTING JIFFY LUBE DIAGNOSE A PROBLEM.
7. Pilot Travel Center
Address: 820 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL 62294 , Troy , Illinois , United States
Southern tire mart bought out half the parking area. Not worth it to park anymore.
Fuel Lanes are always filthy dirty the inside tries a little bit better pilot app does not start automatically when trying to get fuel and at 11:30 they were all out of coffee
Scary bathrooms
8. Sweet Threads On Market Resale Boutique
Address: 108 W Market St, Troy, IL 62294 , Troy , Illinois , United States
This little shop is an absolute gem! I am always met with positive and friendly chats with the owner. The store is clean, very orderly, and the condition of clothing is always in wonderful shape. I would highly recommend.
Clean and orderly
Hidden gem with a cute/clean selection and great prices. 🙂
Will definitely shop here again!
9. CITY SCOOPS CREAMERY
Address: 300 Edwardsville Rd STE 4, Troy, IL 62294 , Troy , Illinois , United States
What a great new place in Troy, IL!! Highly recommend the Southern Bourbon Butter Pecan!! Words cannot adequately describe the deliciousness!!
The brownie ice cream sandwich is so good. Excellent chewy brownie and cream ice cream in the middle. I like every flavor here. Best around!
This place is great! I was pleasantly surprised by all the vegan-friendly and dairy-free options!
Pricey (2 pints cost almost $19). The person working the day of my visit was incredibly friendly.
icecream is good but really slow getting orders out
Everyone there is great, very nice. And the cold treats are superb.
Stopped by City Scoops Ice cream shop after looking at Christmas lights this evening. We picked up a quart of Strawberry and 1 child sized, 1 scoop of vanilla with sprinkles. Grand total of just under $15.00. The ice cream is extremely light in weight, and has a”whipped” almost cool whip like consistency to it. IMO, extremely high priced and nothing to get excited about. Bobby’s or Annie’s both have a much better product, at a much more realistic price point. Not impressed by the product or the price.
Went once. Ice cream was good. Assuming the owner was running the register. He should not be allowed to speak with the customers. He was very uppity and rude. We won’t go back
I had never been in a ice cream shop that didn’t display the ice cream. The best part is sampling to see what you want. The menu is in the weirdest place by the front door. This just made me want to go right back out the front door.
10. Swing City Music Co
Address: 1811 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 62234 , Troy , Illinois , United States
So happy with everything they’ve done for me, from customer service to repairs to my guitar.
This music story has a little bit of everything in it. Band instruments, guitars, pianos, sheet music, recordings and instrument accessories. They also resale used instruments at a very decent price. If your a DJ, the have equipment for you. Need lessons, they can not only help you find a teacher, but they have lesson rooms. The staff is knowledgeable and personable. If they don’t have it in store, they will try to help you find it.
Friendly folks knowledgeable. Good service.
It’s a really good place. Sorry, we were the ones that crashed intk the building
A good old school music store.
I frequently purchased merchandise over my years, normally I do business up north. I decided to buy a guitar for a gift about several months later I noticed that the bridge on the guitar was coming apart so I took the guitar back for exchange but was refused to exchange because of warranty. I didn’t expect a new guitar to come apart especially at the bridge we have several at home and never had an issue besides basic maintenance. I don’t feel as if I need to bring rulers, micrometers, calculators to purchase a instrument. Please spend your hard earned money at some other music shop if you want quality and respect.
My experiences their have been very bad. Only 2 people in the store know anything. The owner who name is Art is a complete and total jerk!!! Don’t expect him to respect you unless you are spending loads of Cash. His workers are nice. The store though just feels dusty everytime I walk in their. This has been my experience. Use to like them now Im just fed up with customer service. They do have rare gear tho. Which for me is why I liked visiting their.
They hate drummers. Lost a sale because they were condescending to a young man I was with. We’ll be taking our business elsewhere.
11. Mojo’s Music
Address: 144 N Main St, Edwardsville, IL 62025 , Troy , Illinois , United States
Bought an Eastman from them off of Reverb. Arrived safely and plays wonderfully. Great transaction.
Fantastic help, got me started with my violin and tuning.
Fixed my bass in a very timely manner and did it for WAY cheaper than anybody else would, very friendly and knowledgeable employees, great selection, and cool store altogether. Check this place out.
Lots of inventory and they are willing to deal
Fun shop for sure! Eye candy hanging on all the surrounding walls. The shop’s main focus is guitars so it’s definitely the place to go if that’s your go to instrument. Workers are knowledgeable and always very helpful. It’s no breaking news that guitar shops tend to give off awkward, intimidating vibes (understandably so when you visit any shop with high pricetagged merch) and I do have to try and hide my feelings of squirminess while there, but I enjoy going and will continue to.
After years of taking time off from playing music, band break up really made me step away, I’ve decided to look around for a new guitar and rig, have gone to Mojo’s, have purchase three terrific instruments from them in the past 15 years, never had a bad experience, today, however, was not the same. I walked into a store deflated of its prior pulse, I was seen and ignored, walked around looking for what would be my next stage guitar. Two employees, yet no time to greet, or attempt to make a sale, to show products, I even made an attempt by asking what’s new, even then not a singular spark of interest in my affairs with them was of significance. I walked out of there for the last time, sad to see such a place become so cold and uninviting.
I went in to get my guitar repaired, the staff members sat at the counter and talked and ignored me for several minutes. Then after they finally looked at my guitar it turned out to be a very expensive repair so I decided to just buy a new guitar. One would think this would be cue to start selling a guitar, instead they ignored me some more and made me feel awkward for playing any guitar they had. So I went to swing city music right down the road and they instantly came to help and found a guitar that was right for me.
12. McDonald’s
Address: 103 McDonald Dr, Troy, IL 62294 , Troy , Illinois , United States
messed my food up so had to go back but made my order right and fresh thanks!
Love iy
McLoveIt
Friendly, quick, and has a play place for kids.
It’s McDonald’s it’s fairly inexpensive it’s always the same that’s what’s so good about it good or bad it doesn’t matter if you like it or don’t it’s always the same I personally like it so to me it was wonderful but that somebody that don’t like whatever cheeseburger they have don’t like it anywhere because they all taste the same that’s what’s so predictable safe And bankable.
I actually hate doing this last time I was there it was on a Friday I still have my receipt I ordered two Quarter Pounders they were half Raw my brother took his back after he bet into it it was Raw he took his back then I bit into mine and it was raw the manager brought him back she did not apologize she was very hateful and mean and just slammed them on our table and didn’t say nothing she had the most hatefulness look on her face it made us like battlefraggled didn’t know what to think
All tables were dirty, fries were mushy (old) quarter pounder was very greasy and cheeseburgers were dry and cold. The only thing good was the cherry icee.
No walk ins
On 8/03/2021….7:20pm I got in drive thru. 15 cars in line. 5 cars left. Employee smoking a cigarette outside. Terrible service. Money lost. Now 6 cars behind me. Got order at 7:45pm.
13. Swing City Music Co
Address: 244 S Buchanan St, Edwardsville, IL 62025 , Troy , Illinois , United States
Every time I have gone to Swing City, they have greeted me with a smile and ask me if they could help me. When I say I know what I’m looking for, they do the best thing a customer service employee could do: they trust me to look around by myself without them breathing down my neck. I’ve had that issue at many music stores over the years, but they respect personal space and allow me to look around as much I want.
In addition, their prices are on par with the lowest you’ll find online. In my experience, I’ve bought guitars, pedals, drum equipment, and lights from them and they always give me the correct price. No price match or anything, but everything is priced exactly how it should be.
The nicest and most considerate employees work at the Edwardsville location and I haven’t had a bad experience yet in the six years I’ve been going there.
Disclaimer: this review is for Edwardsville store. I haven’t had the same experience at the Collinsville location, but I am still giving them the benefit of the doubt before I write a review about them.
I love Swing City Edwardsville!
Extremely helpful and pleasant staff.
The teachers and staff are awesome.
Staff is nice. Small store, but if they don’t have it, they order it and get it to you within a couple days.
Two location. If they don’t have what you need here try the store in Collinsville.
Probably my favorite guitar shop
Was at the Edwardsville store this afternoon and one of the employees was very unhelpful and rude. Instead of helping he just told me everything was out of my price range. He doesn’t know me or how much money I had in my pocket. Will never go back!.
I use to be an avid customer. But I am growing more and more frustrated with the management. I feel like I’m going into a sleazy used car dealership most the time and I am treated like a waking wallet. I’ve bought some guitars and amps there, so I am (or was) returning customer . The employees act fake and I feel like everyone is treated like they are a child. I was going in there to look around if there was any new stock, the employee kept on hovering and was forcing me to play the instrument I didn’t want to try.
Honestly, go to mojos. This place is as unpleasant as a guitar center
14. TA Travel Center
Address: 819 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL 62294 , Troy , Illinois , United States
Great showers, nice workers. Not much else to say, really. Everything is kept up well and clean.
Large variety of items. Decent bathrooms. Friendly staff. Easy to get in & out.
Its a nice TA only thing that gives it 4 star they only have country pride Resturant and no other choice plus cleanliness is an issue. Other than that it has pretty big parking for trucks. There are other places for food on walking distance.
Half way decent food
Restaurant closed permanently no food At all
One of the best repair shops on the interstate…mechanics are top notch!!!!!…that used to be the story, until a few weeks ago…we shall address this matter directly…
Any truck stop that charges to park skould be shut down
Good food and friendly service. All you can ask for.
I love this place hand’s down the best fast food place
Fast service
Go to place.
They’re stingy with the cheese. Ok service. Meh effort. Typical Arby’s.
Typical Arby’s
1st trip to Illinois and stop here to get a bite to eat. The food was fine but the attitude of the young male employee taking our order sucked which ultimately made this Arby’s visit the worst in my entire life.
I didn’t go , my phone keeps changing the location…, I was at the truck stop. I can’t eat at arby’s. I stopped at the truck stop.
One of the worst please I’ve visited. The people are in need of Truth…it’s a dark spirited place.
17. Rich’s Record and Audio
Address: 131 W Main St, Collinsville, IL 62234 , Troy , Illinois , United States
Purchase many records from this store and always a great experience.
Great album and hifi shop very knowledgeable and willing to help and inform
This place really took care of me! Took in my old turntable and was basically told that it was in serious shape. Tim cleaned it up, went out of his way to get me parts I needed, and even shaved off some of his labor. Results: this turntable has never sounded better and I am thoroughly enjoying my my albums again! Thanks to Tim and Rich’s Audio Emporium!
I had no expectations in this store. However when I came in there I was met with friendly people. Very helpful staff got answers to my vinyl related questions bought a few items. Very satisfied with my purchases.
We live in Belleville and that was well worth the drive there. Would have traveled even further. Very nice selection, beats other shops around the area easily.
Ok
Doesn’t answer phone. Doesn’t open on time. Waste of time.
People are rude and not helpful
I was quoted a price of $59.99 to clean my receiver. I brought it in then the story changed to $59.99 an hour and they werent sure how long it would take. 1) im not writing you a blank check especially after being quoted a price.
2) if youve ever cleaned a receiver you should have an idea as to how long it takes: if you havent i dont want you practicing on my vintage receiver .
3) i get if there were other issues found it would cost more but the cleaning should be fairly cut and dry.
Might be a fantastic record store but i wouldnt bring anything here to be worked on !
18. Slackers Music Movies Games
Address: 150 Junction Dr, Glen Carbon, IL 62034 , Troy , Illinois , United States
It has a good selection of DVDs, Blu-Ray disks, Games, CDs, Comics, etc. Be careful. If you have kids and find something you want as well, it can get expensive.
I like going to slackers because they have music CDs in just about every else thing you can think of in the entertainment genre the only thing wrong is they had too many good CDs stuff I really wanted so I spent too much money because they had really good prices I would be going to the storm or if it was closer to my house
They are alright with the selection they have but the stock never moves or changes and they do not test the vintage games. I have bought defective games from them multiple times, which they will only offer you store credit as a refund. Have them test your games before you buy.
I have been a regular for over a decade and NEVER have got treated so badly first of all they can’t get release dates right one of my games witch comes out on the 9th they said comes put on the 30th so that’s fishy and so I wanted to cancel my preorders ao.i could get something else with my trade or IF the games came in I’d still buy them then the chick and the guy that was there October 2nd about 4 pm this happend they gave me a attitude and was like we will cancel just this one time but after this we won’t allow anymore cancels a and their reason was and I quote “It’s too much work” Your getting paid to do this that’s why it’s called a JOB IT’S WORK dont like it work else where and finally the cherry on top a ps4 pre owned controller I bought THEY SAID and I quote “we tested multiple times” bull I tested and had someone else tested on a MACHINE the left joy stick I BROKEN so they lied straight to my face I’M NOT HAPPY AND FOR ME THAT’S 45 BUCKS DOWN THE DRAIN I WON’T EVER GET BACK THAT’S THE PRICE OF A NEW GAME it’s no wonder slackers is doing so bad I’m surprised they’re not out of business yet
Way over priced merch.
19. Erica Reed Music
Address: 17 Junction Dr, Glen Carbon, IL 62034 , Troy , Illinois , United States
