Hours: Mon - Sat: 6am. to 2pm. Sunday 7am - 2pm

Charlie Parker's is a legend in the Springfield, IL community. Known for their great breakfast and delicious horseshoes (a Springfield tradition), Charlie Parker's is a funky restaurant that deserves the detour. For those of you not familiar with a horseshoe, it is made as follows: two pieces of texas toast on bottom, lay on choice of meat, then a layer of massive fries smothered in cheese sauce. If you ever wanted to taste perfection, it is strongly suggested you try a one!

Want a pancake that is bigger than most small children? Well then you are in luck because that is on the menu! You can also share the enormous pancake as it comes sliced up like a giant pizza. The best part...breakfast all day long! That means that gigantic pancake is never out of reach. Charlie Parker's isn't open very long, but when they are you can guarantee a packed house.

Charlie Parker's was also featured on the food network. Click here to see the clip on YouTube.com.

Mike Murphy, the owner, has done a tremendous job at keeping the business running at full strength and serving up some of the best food in the Midwest. So make sure you make that extra detour on your next trip through Springfield, IL and enjoy a taste of Charlie Parker's finest!

www.charlieparkersdiner.net