Catie Girl’s restaurant is located in the heart of downtown Springfield and is known for having an extremely unique menu. Illinois Times voted it “Most Original Menu” in 2010. Most people will probably be surprised by the fact that Catie Girl’s offers a horseshoe on their menu, so this made it one of our most anticipated stops on the Quest. Catie Girl’s has a reputation as one of the most unique, eclectic atmospheres in the city. On first glance, the menu may appear to be traditional, but once you read the descriptions, you realize that it is anything but. The chefs put a very unique twist on their menu items. A great example is the macaroni and cheese, which is made with pepper-jack cheese and pulled pork. It’s not your grandmother’s mac & cheese.
With such a unique menu, we knew the horseshoe at Catie Girl’s was going to be unlike anything we had ever had before. The horseshoe was served with jalapeño cornbread as the base of the shoe. The cornbread was able to add a different taste to the shoe without being overly spicy. It added to the flavor, but it did not dominate in any way. The meat on the horseshoe was barbeque pulled pork, which had tons of flavor and a nice kick that went well with the jalapeño cornbread and the pepper-jack cheese sauce. In terms of the cheese sauce, it was not nearly as spicy as we expected when we learned what it was made of. The pepper-jack was mild and excellently complemented the overall horseshoe. Adding to the uniqueness of the horseshoe, the fries were not one style, but three. These tri-colored fries were made up of sweet potatoes, russet, and Yukon gold. Although all of the ingredients do not sound like they should go together, they did.
Catie Girl’s has by far the most original horseshoe we have experienced on our Quest. Sometimes unique is not always best, but in this case, it worked brilliantly. Everybody may not enjoy this horseshoe. If you are new to horseshoes, or are a picky eater, this is not our top recommendation. However, if you’re in the mood for a unique horseshoe experience, Catie Girl’s is your place.
Cheese: 94
Meat: 93
Fries: 92
Overall Score: 95
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