Checked out this brewery in Freeport after coming across other places that had their beers…read more Generations is one of the main reasons to come here. It certainly has quite a few things on tap. A lot more in cans. They also have a few snacks. By the looks of the outside it wasn't anything special, just like a warehouse or something common. It's a lot more interesting inside. The taproom has enough room for the bar, and quite a few tables. Got a view into the back to see where the beers are made. There's a balcony where bands can play live music too. Beers are why people come of course. It's about $7 a pint. Best one we had of these was the Tawny Ale. This is an Irish Red of medium strength. It's about $12 for a soft pretzel. These are massive so they're great for sharing. One of the dips looked like peanut butter. This was actually fudge if you can believe it, and you can get cheese as well as mustard. For sure it's one of this city's main attractions. It's got lots of beers, and because it's in the Pretzel City, get one of those to munch on. They're closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

A very cool, relaxing, welcoming place to enjoy a beer, have great conversation with a bartender,…read moreand sit outside when the weather permits. A large bar with well designed beer garden. They have a variety of beers and one named after Freeport the Pretzel City! They have lagers, pilsners and ales. The environment is relaxing and the building stands out ! Since the main road is under construction , GPS did not help, but after we realized it kept rerouting us to the closed road. If in the area, stop in. Also their beer can be found in many locations in the Rockford area and some Binnys.

Tasty and great quality pretzels! Gnarly Knots was paaaaaacked for a Tuesday afternoon. It's a…read morepretty minimalistic rustic spot that has all the essentials. All the tables were full and customers were constantly coming and going. I can see why after checking em out. Pricing is fair. If you compare it to auntie Anne's they are cheaper with better quality ingredients being used. Service was very quick - there is a kiosk at the front counter or you're able to order with a staff member. Within 5 mins our snack was ready. My husband and I tried a salted pretzel with nacho cheese sauce and creamy mustard sauce. The pretzel itself was cooked perfectly. Texture wise it was somewhat crispy on the outside with a very fluffy center. The nacho cheese sauce was better than cheese sauces I've had before. The creamy mustard was reallll good, we ended up taking the remainder of it home so we could use it for something else.

Went at the Lilac Arts & Craft Festival today and stopped into Gnarly Nuts for the first time. It…read morewas quite busy because of the festival, but the line went quickly and the staff was on top of everything. My husband and I ordered a pretzel dog and the Monte Cristo stuffed pretzel to share. I loved the pretzel dog, it was my favorite. A good sized hotdog wrapped in pretzel with salt sprinkled on top, so yummy! The Monte Cristo stuffed pretzel was served with a raspberry serrano jam. It was tasty, but my husband and I thought it tasted better with mustard. It was good, but their pretzel dog won out over that. Next time I'm in the area, I'm going to revisit this restaurant. They have a lot of pretzels and stuffed pretzels to try.

My sister and I were looking for Auntie Anne shop but instead we came across this pretzel shop. We…read moredecided to give it a try. The food that they were selling were identical and it had the same great taste. The guy who took our order was fast and attentive. I would definitely try them again.

From the owner: Since 1994, Wetzel's Pretzels has been serving up hot, hand-rolled soft pretzels made from fresh…read moredough and baked to golden perfection. With 340+ locations, we're your go-to spot for fresh-baked snacks, mall treats, and pretzel perfection. Stop by your local Wetzel's Pretzels in Rockford, IL for buttery pretzels, pretzel bites, and icy lemonades. Always hot. Always craveable.

First, the good. The lady behind the counter was very nice! But the food was BAD! I should have…read moreknown it was OLD when she microwaved my Almod pretzel. First few bites were just a bit chewy. The rest was hard to chew and break apart. If they weren't so expensive I wouldn't complain. We spent $17.82 for 1 pretzel, a cup of mini pretzel dogs, sauce and medium soda. We spent $18.00 FOR STALE HARD FOOD! Shouldn't a popular place dispose of food after it has sat for a certain amount of time and cook fresh? I would be embarrassed to work there and sell food to someone KNOWING it was OLD!

My love affair with Auntie Anne's began when I was in grade school. Any mall that offers this…read morepretzel heaven will always have a place in my heart :) The sour cream and onion pretzel is a nice change of pace if you're an Original w/ Salt kinda person like me. No dipping sauce needed. Minus 1 star since I've had softer, doughier Auntie Anne's pretzels in my day, but will certainly return to this location whenever I'm at Cherryvale Mall.

Delicious and unique food served in a cozy wooden atmosphere. Friendly service and the best cheese…read morecurds I've ever eaten! The vanilla cake with caramel frosting was amazing too!

This restaurant in New Glaris Wisconsin caught our eye because it looked like an authentic Swiss…read morerestaurant. We ordered the Swiss fondue. It came with bread and for an extra up charge you could order a plate of vegetables as well. We had more than enough bread, and we ate most of the vegetables. I would've liked to have seen maybe broccoli or cauliflower instead of cucumbers and tomatoes. But that's just my personal choice. Service was very good. Overall, we had a lovely time and it was very busy. So prepared to wait a bit if you're going on a weekend.

It's spectacular! Beers food service …read more Food is absolutely delicious & so much you always have at least one full meal. I love the schnitzel cordon blu - which is served with ham and Swiss. Double mashed and whatever delicious soup they serve! And did I mention beer....ummmmmmmm

We're big foodies. Shared four entrees and two appetizers. Thought it was good and definitely a…read moreplace to go to for an occasion. Lots of great dishes, a few not so great. The curry wurst was the bomb but needed more sauce. The sauce was heavenly though. The potato pancakes great and flavorful. The cabbage rolls tasty. The liver soup not my favorite only because it had a liver taste--which if you like, then you'll like it. The saurkraut and purple cabbage the best Ive ever tasted and worth getting. The spetzel so-so, not much flavor. Son liked it though. The bread dumplings ok. More like white bread. The big pork shank that is the prize-it was good but not as stellar as we thought it would be. And we did make sure to order it crispy like it said to and it wasn't. Looked like it was a little browned but even my young son said the fat isn't rendered. I think it would have been a lot better if it had been crispy like in other pictures on here. Disappointed. It's like $35. Not cheap. The beef with sauce (sauerbraten) was good, the sauce great, the beef ok. The special that was going on, the beef roulade. Nobody liked it at all. The stuff just didn't taste good together in it. Overall, it was a good experience. The waitress Rosie was amazing, most of the food was great to awesome. The ambiance was German and cozy. Our favorites: the curry wurst sauce, the saurkraut and red cabbage and the stuffed cabbage rolls.

Tbh bens pretzels is swaggy. Highly recommend. It tastes like a pretzel. Fluffy even. Go get…read moreyourself one rn.

I bought pretzel yesterday and to my shock it tasted like cleaner.. I thought maybe was my taste…read morebuds so had Grand Daughter try when she got home and same disgusting look on her face grrr I call and girl said we cleaned our ovens today now I know why! She gave me Corporate number I called of course no one there left number and still no word.

This brewery has a great Chicago style cracker crust similar to Vito and Nick's. If you are in the…read morearea, I would highly recommend stopping to grab a pizza and if you love craft beer, they have a good selection and rotation of taps. The giant pretzel is a great value and good taste.

Got some beers and something to eat at this small brewery in Rockford in downtown. It has a kind of…read morelimited selection, but there's still a good variety. Carlyle isn't as well known as the other breweries around here, but that's okay because there's not as much of a crowd. Has the more basic styles of beer and some more heavy ones. They also have pizzas and pretzels. Beers are mostly on the lighter side, but there's a few stronger ones of course. It's about $5 for the cheapest pints. That's a really great price for a craft brewery like this. Among these is the Blonde Ale. This is only at 4% ABV, but it's easy and smooth. Get one of the pizzas if sharing around. There's also pretzels. It's about $5 for a pretty big one. These are good for soaking up the alcohol, so you can try more things. For sure come here and get some cheap beers. It's among the best prices for a brewery around here. There's also good things to eat like pizzas and whatever.

Prairie Street is a great place to go in Rockford! Whether for a nice Dinner,…read more Shareable's, or enjoying the Deck - You'll always meet a friend in there!,

Everyone Deserves a second Chance…read more I visited PSB on my lunch because they have a Plant based Gyro and that in itself is very difficult to find. They were steady for lunch but not nearly as busy as I expected at 1230 on a Friday. I sat at the bar, and the bartender was very nice. She was very polite and attentive. I ordered the one thing I came for (obviously), and was surprised by how quickly It was ready. Something I appreciated as I was on lunch at work, so I had limited time to begin with. The Gyro was delicious! I got their pickled onions on the side as I wasn't sure how strong they'd be. They were actually very good and an excellent compliment to the gyro itself. The Gyro was served with Potato Wedges. These I could have done without, they differed in size so the cook was drastically different depending on which one you got. The small ones were almost over done and the large ones weren't cooked enough. The Sandwich was definitely the highlight of my meal. This place is so cool, Such a beautiful building with amazing outdoor seating. My other complaint is the price. $20+ for a sandwich (after tax) is outrageous. I am very happy to have tried it, It was delicious. I most likely won't go back for that sandwich though. Too many options around at a fraction of the price. This place definitely deserves to be tried by everyone. They are one of the best spots in all of Rockford.