The Barbacoa sandwich has some of the most amazing flavors I've experienced with a sandwich like this. The meat was so tender, the onions /peppers were sweet, the sauce so good, and the bread was so soft and had a nice crisp on the outside. The meat was a little spicy but I really enjoyed it however just wanted to point that out for those who may be sensitive to a little heat. The Brussels sprouts had so much flavor. There was a sweet, vinegar, mustard flavor that together really brought out an amazing flavor. The staff were so nice and helped make some awesome recommendations. The ambiance was very welcoming and comfy feeling. The chai tea was some of the best. The chai was perfect it wasn't too spicy and wasn't too sweat like some can be. All around a great experience and I highly recommend this place. read more

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Service was great and food was ok, a bit cold, but 50 dollars for two sandwiches and chips and soda is insane Meaning a patty melt and a fried chicken sandwich in a small town doesn't cost 50 dollars even with chips and dip and cokes read more

Cute, casual. Passing through the area driving route 66. Dropped in looking for something tasty after checking out the Route 66 Illinois Hall of Fame & Museum. We ordered IPAs, a taco and a burger. They had a selection of baked goods (we picked up a brownie to go). Case full of locally made ice creams with tempting flavor names that we would try in the future if we were local. Super friendly server. read more

Food- we had two of the Acres Double Cheeseburgers and they were cooked perfectly, juicy and seemed like homemade pickles. If looking for a burger that simply melts in your mouth, this is it! Delicious!!! The breaded tenderloin was good too. Maybe a little overcooked on the perimeter of the tenderloin, but the inside was fantastic. The potatoes that we ordered with the sandwiches were cooked perfectly and the right size! They were out of pork/bbq and barbacoa, so that somewhat limited our choices. They were also out of cheese curds and Brussel Sprouts. So, not sure if they run out quickly or due to being the weekend, they were out. The restaurant was quaint and very clean, and the service was fantastic. Will definitely come back in the area. read more

ACRESinn - Acres double cheeseburger - Cafes Near Me - Pontiac, Illinois

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Stopped in with my family for a late lunch and was blown away by how great this place was. Not only was the staff lovely but the food was out of this world. They had a diverse menu of sandwiches, salads, side and specials!! I had the smoked barbacoa sandwich and tried the Brussels sprouts off the specials (wow some of the best I've had). Clearly there's is talent coming out of the kitchen and the same goes for the lovely barista at the front. Make sure to try a cookie and coffee on your way out you won't regret it! read more

ACRESinn - Smoked barbacoa sandwich and a side of their amazing brussels sprouts - Cafes Near Me - Pontiac, Illinois

The food was soooo good! The cheese curds were amazing and so was the burger! Fast and kind service, and a super nice setup! I also got a coffee after my meal and it was delish! read more

Great spot when driving south from Chicago to have a nice lunch. It doesn't have a ton of seating but the staff is fast to clean them up once a free spot opens up. read more

ACRESinn - Roasted chicken sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Pontiac, Illinois

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Burgers are some of the best I've ever had. I've been back often and would rather eat here than any fast food. Service is always good and made to order. Very clean too! Love the tea! read more

We stopped for a late lunch and were blown away by the quality of the food and the speed of the service. Everything was so fresh and delicious and you can tell that many of the items are made in-house. We ordered too much food and no one had room for ice cream or a nice coffee, so we will definitely go back to check these out. We love finding a locally owned gem like this! read more

Excellent service. Clean and simple setting. Menu of favorites and a few vegetarian options. Coffee available and a variety of coffee choices. It is definitely a good place for Pontiac and visitors looking for food that is prepared fresh. read more

Simple clean recipes, well-prepared with quality ingredients for both vegetarians and meat eaters. I ordered the Club with my soda- A great combo! It felt really fresh, and I enjoyed every bite of that sandwich! read more

Clever, creative and delicious sandwiches with a small market of local items. (I bought a bottle of locally grown and distilled rye bourbon ... yum!) read more

I'm so glad I checked the reviews for places in Pontiac while my family and I were staying for a night. This place was such a gem. I got the Korean bbq chicken sandwich which was crispy on the outside and super tender on the inside. It definitely has a good kick of spice with that sauce. I never order chicken sandwiches because I prefer the texture of burgers but this was absolutely perfect. We also ordered the crispy potatoes which were some of the best cooked potatoes I've ever had. My parents loved their sandwich and smash burger. They also had a great selection of milks, drinks, frozen meats, and different little food and home products to buy. read more

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Wow! So glad we stopped at Acresinn instead of settling for fast food on the way to St. Louis. Just a few miles off the highway and so worth the stop. Sunny and cute cafe vibe with a small bar. Brussel sprouts were the best we've ever had, the Roll Tribe pulled chicken sandwich was excellent and soup of the day, a spicy, red creamy cabbage combo was delicious. Good selection of craft beers, we ordered Triptychs's Dank Meme Hazy IPA, very nice. Split everything with my hubs and was the perfect amount. Bill was about $35. You should definitely check this small town gem out! read more

Traveling through...called ahead. Food was ready and hot. They gave napkins and silverware. If we had time we would have ate there it was so nice. Staff so friendly and helpful. They had rewards but we live so far away, definitely memorable and would stop if close again. read more

Burgers and Chicken Sandwiches were excellent, came out fast. It's a little small but they get through people quickly and worth a wait.

This place was great! We were on an RV trip and came across this place on Yelp. Got off the exit and had smash burgers, patty melt, Korean chicken sandwich. Also for a side brussel sprouts and potato salad! Omg so good! Also got 4 cheesecakes to go! Hidden gem in Pontiac! Service was very good and attentive! Highly recommend! read more

Amazing. Must try the peach tea and buffalo chicken sandwich. Chips and dip was good too.

My wife and I ordered the Acres double cheeseburger, crispy Koren BBQ chicken sandwich and a side of the crispy brussels. Everything was cooked perfect and delicious. The brussels were the most unique and delicious of all of it. Very polite and attentive staff. read more

Stopped by on our route from Chicago to TX and I am super happy that we did! We were super hungry so called in our order before we arrived. General: Most of the food is locally sourced and when checking out, the woman at the register informed me she was the baker here- she makes cookies and cheesecake cups + whatever else she's inspired to whip up with the ingredients they sourced that week. Every employee we interacted with here were super sweet and helpful. Food: My husband got one of the weekly specials- the Taco Burger and I ordered the Smash Burger. We also got a full sized garden salad & a side of crispy potatoes to share. The garlic croutons were delicious (and I'm usually not a fan of croutons) and I would have preferred a bit more tomatoes and cucumber. The Taco Burger was a bit spicy w/ all the jalapeños but very tasty, and I really enjoyed my Smash Burger (I did add some mixed greens from my salad for a crunch). The burgers both have double patties and they're each pretty thin so cooked medium-well, & you can't select another way to cook them, but not dry at all. The crispy potatoes were seasoned well but a bit too thickly cut for our preference (but still tasty). After eating outside we decided to share a dessert and were able to order through the walk-up window which was cool. We opted for the Caramel Milkshake and wowww- it was soooo delicious! Bathrooms: Simple, clean, and well stocked. Gender neutral. Saved this in my Google Maps for anytime we're road tripping on Route 66 and want a delicious, fresh lunch or dinner. read more

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Delicious lunch, quick service, clean, quaint spot for our party of 4. A bit off the highway (less than 5 minutes) but totally worth it. Order at the front counter and then find a seat. I got the signature smash burger (tasty!) w maybe the best fried potato nuggets I've ever had. 2 others got the club sandwich which was elevated by being grilled not just toasted. Last person got a grilled turkey & cheese sandwich. All were enjoyed! The bagged kettle chips of various flavors were good - we had 3 different types. Would choose this spot over any fast food chain place or novelty gas station any day! Thanks Yelp! read more

How did we not know about this place before??!! Traveling between Chicago and St. Louis this may be the best place to get a quality bite to eat. The chili was superb. Tender trimmed chunks of what I believe was pot roast with a nice kick, topped with sour cream, cheese and homemade tortilla strips. The Barbacoa Melt was excellent. My wife had a great looking just pounded pork tenderloin sandwich with very freshly made and tasty cole slaw. The cheese curds rival anything you could find in Wisconsin. Topped it off with a great homemade vanilla shake. Actually started off with that, reminiscent of starting off with a shake back in the day at Steak and Shake. We most definitely will be back. We'll have to say a fond farewell to our stops at Wally's while passing by or through Pontiac, as we now have a new go to place for great food on our list. read more

The service and atmosphere were excellent! The food was a mixed bag unfortunately. We got the fried cheese curds as an appetizer and they were delicious; the house ranch was extra good! For the entrees, we had the Korean BBQ chicken sandwich and it was very flavorful with a nice touch of spice. The chicken was very juicy as well. Now for the bad. We got the crispy chicken tenders and they were definitely "crispy". They were super overcooked, blackened in parts, and overly dry (didn't think to take a picture as they weren't very appetizing). The Honey BBQ sauce, while tasty, could not save this dish unfortunately. It was a bummer since everything else was so good. Hopefully this was just an off day, but I think next time we'll have to try another place. read more

They use top quality ingredients and everything we've had has been excellent. Been going for a yr now and it's always great! The Elotes is made perfectly and fresh. Staff are excellent with great service. You can eat outside if you like and the inside is simple quite and very neat and clean. Restrooms are clean as well. Live a hour away but every time we're in town we make sure to grab a bite. Small town hospitality at its best! read more

Was traveling for work and my client recommended this place for lunch or dinner. Was so good I went back for both!! Got the Roll Tribe chicken sandwich for lunch (the white Alabama BBQ sauce was phenomenal) and the Acres Double cheeseburger for dinner (obviously I'm a health food junky). Additional Pluses: staff was wonderful & friendly, service was quick, and they gave a great beer lineup if you're thir read more

Food is always amazing! Roll Tribe is my fav. We've only done takeout from the convenient pickup window put plan to dine in (or outside) soon read more

We stopped for lunch while passing through. Found this gem in a cute downtown area. Food was great, service was great. Will definitely visit again if we are close by. read more

We chose this restaurant while looking online at home. When we got to Pontiac, we asked people in the museums we visited, where to eat. They all said, ACRESinn. The food was amazing. You could tell the salad dressing was homemade, and the salad was very fresh. We had delicious burgers and the famous fried potatoes. They offered refills on our drinks, too. We highly recommend this restaurant. read more

WOW! What a great dining experience we just had. We are staying a few days in Pontiac and we came to AcresInn for dinner. The atmosphere is very nice and clean. The service is excellent! The food is fantastic! We tried a variety of things and everything was superb. They were very accommodating to some food allergies. I would highly recommend this place and I also wish we had something like this where we live. read more

Always such terrific food!! I love being able to dine Al fresco too! Fabulous beer selection to whet your appetite! Some of the finest waitstaff and friendliest folks. read more

I've heard great things about this restaurant. In my opinion, the food was ok; I was not impressed. The potatoes were much better than the sandwich. Plus, I'm not a big fan of ordering at the counter and then being served at the table. read more

This little gem was delicious!! The burgers were great and the fried potatoes? So much better than a boring fry! Sat outside on a beautiful fall day. It looked so delicious I forgot to take pics! read more

My first visit. I tried snickerdoodle iced coffee and a pork pulled sandwich. They were excellent! I was surprised! All this time I just walked on by wondering if they were any good. read more

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Acres Inn in Pontiac, Illinois and I must say, it was a truly memorable experience. From the moment I walked in, I was struck by the cool ambience of the restaurant. The decor was stylish and modern, yet still managed to feel cozy and welcoming. But the real highlight of my visit was the food. The flavors were absolutely delicious - fresh, unique, and perfectly balanced. It's clear that the chefs at this restaurant are truly talented and take great pride in their craft. But perhaps the best part of my visit was the service. The staff were all incredibly kind and attentive, and went above and beyond to ensure that I had a wonderful dining experience. Overall, I highly recommend this farm to table restaurant to anyone in the area. The eight minute detour off of the highway is well worth it for the delicious flavors, cool ambience, and kind service read more

The food was amazing! The service was done by a woman who apparently is part octopus! She is an incredible hard worker and yet is so very kind! The ambiance is a cafe-style so not a fancy place and a bit noisy, but not so much so that my friend and I couldn't hear. It just is typical of that style of restaurant. Over all I believe it was stupendous and any time I'm back in that area, I would definitely go back! read more

Only disappointment was that they were out of several things but overall so glad we tried this place and will be coming back next year for the band competition. Two thumbs up!!! read more

Amazing food!! The Brussel sprouts were the highlight of our order. Definite must try! Highly recommend this cafe! Staff was super friendly! read more

We love coming here! The food is always good and the staff is always great! Love seeing local company support other local companies! I can't say enough about them it is always a great experiences. read more

Honestly the food is wonderful, I remember one time I had such an awful experience at one of the restaurants down the street and waited 45 minutes for them to fix me a to go order for myself and 2 other people, anyway they gave it to the wrong person. So i walked to acres inn where they apologized for another businesses lack of professionalism and they had my orders fixed in ten minutes exact. I have never had a bad experience whether its a morning coffee or a long wait time for food, always prompt. Oh and I love shopping in the little store there and it all supports local and regional businesses. read more

Hit or Miss. Coffee always great because it's made to order. Food is fantastic if you are there on the day it's made. I've experienced "warmed up" meals from maybe the day before and was dissatisfied. For instance the cheese curds, if made fresh, were over the top great. Warmed up, they did not even resemble anything good. The server admitted that they were warned up and the cheese was melted away. It would have been good if they refunded, but alas they did not. So... something to watch for or ask about. I want this place to succeed. They need to be more consistent and fresh with the food. read more