Friends / Shops / Other Places We Haunt
The Underground.
Records, VHS, horror, secondhand treasures, good food, and the people keeping Jacksonville weird.
Friends & Neighbors
Start here. Dig deeper.
These are places connected to our work and the people behind it, all rooted in our corner of Jacksonville, Illinois.
Pizza Records
Jacksonville's independent record store and live music venue. New and used vinyl, CDs, cassettes, music gear, merchandise, and events.
Visit Pizza Records ↗Street Trash
A home for horror, punk, hardcore, VHS, cult collectibles, vintage clothing, and other beautifully unwanted things.
Visit Street Trash ↗Our Town Books
An independent downtown bookstore filled with new, used, and antique books, gifts, and a little bit of magic.
Visit Our Town Books ↗Beyond Tabletop Game Lounge
A welcoming tabletop game lounge with board games, card games, role-playing games, in-store play, and space to connect with other players.
Visit Beyond Tabletop ↗Press Start: Games and Videos
Jacksonville's independent shop for video games, consoles, movies, collectibles, 3D-printed items, and other pop-culture finds.
Visit Press Start ↗Jacksonville Main Street
A nonprofit dedicated to preserving, promoting, and strengthening downtown Jacksonville through local partnerships, events, and economic development.
Visit Jacksonville Main Street ↗Culinary Friends
Eat local. Stay awhile.
Independent kitchens, neighborhood institutions, and the people feeding Jacksonville with some personality.
The Little Stove
A downtown Italian market and wine bar built around handmade food, seasonal menus, and the warmth of a neighborhood kitchen.
Visit The Little Stove ↗Proud Richard's
Contemporary American cooking with a focus on seasonal ingredients and local vendors, served inside Jacksonville's historic train depot.
Visit Proud Richard's ↗Mulligan's
An independent pub on Jacksonville's historic square serving hearty food, drinks, game-day energy, and room for friends and families.
Visit Mulligan's ↗Leo's Pizza
A longtime Jacksonville favorite for pizza and Italian specialties, locally owned and serving the community since 1978.
Visit Leo's Pizza ↗My Buddy's BBQ & Catering
Jacksonville barbecue serving smoked meats, homemade sides, inventive specials, and catering for gatherings large and small.
Visit My Buddy's BBQ ↗KJB's Pinthaus
A downtown bar and grill known for oversized burritos, bowls, quesadillas, cold drinks, live music, and a spacious beer garden.
Visit KJB's ↗Online Bins