What a wonderful find in an overly touristy town. With the French cafe feel and the eclectic menu of mouth watering entrees and desserts I recommend to come hungry AND thirsty. The macaroon in the martini. Yes please. And the service was top notch. Very welcoming and knowledgeable. I wish I lived closer to have it more often, but will be back again for sure. read more

Bread & Vine - Menu - French Near Me - Galena, Illinois

Tried: Poutine, great pork the rest just okay Croque Monsieur- bland Macaroons (Carryout dozen) - good but not best Cappuccino - good Pomegranate Mojito - good This is a small place and it fills up fast once the kitchen opens at 11. The service is prompt and friendly. The tables are cafe size and don't really work for 4 adults all trying to eat a meal with a drink. read more

This is why you go to Galena. To window shop all the pretty looking things including the food and indulge your impulse for beautiful deserts. We got the mascarpone berries eclair, hazelnut lola and the chocolate churros only because they were the best churros I've seen. All of them were good - not great best guess is pastries are best fresh, like in the morning. Not 5 pm The staff is chill, the place looks great, my only nitpick is the late 70's disco music. Otherwise no complaints. read more

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Went there on a long weekend and was very busy there. The service took time but there were too many people there so can be because of that. The lemon meringue tart was perfect . Loved the texture and taste. The focaccia was everything I expected to be. Great place to hangout in galena. read more

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Was so excited to try the bakery items but left disappointed. Eclair was dry, it was obviously not fresh. Didn't like the lemon tart, it was not what you would expect from the European style bakery. May give it a second chance when in town, if they would have it all freshly baked. read more

Great service and excellent food. Everything we ordered was amazing. Try the specials as well as the main menu.

I love Bread & Vine, the food the space is beautiful and the staff is very friendly, almost too friendly. Whenever I am in Galena I will stop by. This time, however the prices seemed so high, the daily lunch special that day were the creamy mussels, it did not come with any bread or anything to taste that lovely sauce. I used the empty shells to scoop up the sauce and decided to get a bit of bread, it was $4 for a few slices, not warmed or anything. We spent over $60 without the tip for mussels, one sandwich (It was dry) and one croissant, and one coffee. read more

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This is a favorite spot for us!! We went twice this last visit. It's French bistro inspired, but menu isn't all French. Just solid food prep and flavors. The cocktails are surprisingly good for a cafe. Yeh baked goods of course are too-notch. Great service too. The seating is very tight so be prepared to Be besties with other diners :) read more

Absolutely top notch!!! The mussels were the BEST I've ever had, tuna poke bowl, and wagyu burger were mouth watering. Lochlan was our amazing server - oh and the French Chardonnay made it the absolute perfect combo!!! Thank you Cannot wait to come back!!!! Open up in the Chicago suburbs please!!! read more

Bread & Vine - Bread and vine galena - French Near Me - Galena, Illinois

We always looked forward to going to bread and vine when we visit Galena, we loved the baked goods, food and drinks but this past Saturday has since changed our opinion. We arrived and moved from a table near the door to a back table due to the heat and having several children with us. The server in the back was incredibly rude to my stepfather for no reason. He got in his face and asked him how many people were in our party which my step dad was trying to explain the situation since we had to close our previous tab with the original server, who by the way was very understanding and great, he was a young kid that had great customer service. However this other gentleman who was older with black framed glasses had no patience and threw menus down at my step dad and said here's for your s*it ton of kids. He also got in the younger server's face asking what was going on with our group. He didn't come up to our table at all after we sat down until the very end when we were leaving and told my stepdad that he needs to move to stop taking up 2 tables. Which he wasn't he simply moved his chair back so he could leave. I confronted the server and asked what his deal was and addressed the situation with the owner but the guy who was being awful was denying any wrong doing. We left and will never go back and will also advise other friends and family to do the same as we want them to avoid a potential horrendous experience like we had, especially if that server is there. The server needs to held accountable for their service or not be allowed to wait on tables because looking at the other reviews for this location this isn't the first time he has done this. read more

Bread & Vine - French Near Me - Galena, Illinois

Very cute restaurant. We all ordered the quiche and it was underwhelming. People around us got the lobster bisque and croque monnsieur which looked amazing. We definitely ordered wrong. Our waiter was so kind. Definitely would go back and try something else. read more

Stopped in for a sweet treat and coffee. If you check in on Yelp, the coffee is free. We had a nutella eclair. The eclair dough was crunchy and not soft. The place was very crowded and service was ok, nothing special. I would try again if less crowded . read more

Bread & Vine - Nutella Eclair - French Near Me - Galena, Illinois

Great food and service in a nice space. It was packed when we were there, but our server was so patient and kind. The food was wonderful.

Same items since they opened. Getting boring. Owner is not friendly. Never says hello or ask how your experience is. You think he would at least say hello or thank you. Other staff is friendly. read more

It's a very cute space and tables are limited. But the service is good and friendly. The food choices are great so it's awesome to share. We ordered the bacon and onion flatbread, the French hotdog, and a Cuban sandwich. All good. Then we had a key lime tart and iced coffee. Delicious. We also had a nice Sauvignon Blanc. read more

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The four of us had a great lunch in the cheerful and friendly atmosphere of Bread & Vine. Our wonderful server brought us delicious salads, quiche, and ramen soup. The decadent flourless chocolate cake to go was unique with its chocolate mousse top. The food and service here are always top notch! read more

The food was delicious, and the service was outstanding. Such a cute restaurant, don't miss this one while in Galena!

The steak sandwich was amazing, the drinks were delicious, and the service was wonderful.

Great little spot for good quick lunch or breakfast. Food was prepared quickly and service and staff was great. Plenty of seating inside with a clean comfortable feel. read more

Bread & Vine - (French Hotdog) Delicious but hotdog was cold in the middle - French Near Me - Galena, Illinois

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We came here to get sandwiches to go to bring for a picnic at the waterfall. This was seriously the best choice we made all weekend. I had a steak and cheese sandwich. It was delicious! So tasty.. and large enough that I couldn't eat it all. But the star of my meal was the fresh peach tart! So incredibly delicious! 10/10. This was our winning restaurant on our romantic weekend getaway! read more

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At first glance, appears to be a bakery. I fell in love with the menu. I tried the goat cheese and pear salad, potato and bacon Pinsa and chocolate mousse cake. My husband had the omelette croissant sandwich. Everything was delicious. We sat at the bar and our server was very attentive and friendly. A casual French style bistro, lively. read more

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After walking up and down main street we stopped at this cute little place to have a sandwich. we ordered the Cuban Sandwich because of course being Cuban I like to compare how restaurants make our famous sandwiches. My wife and I shared one and it was amazingly delicious and so remarkably close to how it's made by us Cubans; I was incredibly happy. Go to this cute little place if you want a quick bite, they are fast to serve you and it gets packed so be prepared to take it with you if possible. read more

as a regular it is always so to wonderful yo see david an experience his and warmed during his service. he makes the food and and the vibe all the better! read more

Bread and Vine is a staple to our Galena experience. We always stop to get some macaroons and some other treats. Unfortunately, we often have to search for a bench outside to eat our treats because the interior is extremely cramped with very limited seating with the number of people that frequent this place. When you're in a tourist area with a HUGE population of guests coming in and out every day, you have to match your seating and your staff to that demand, and sadly, this great place is absolutely sardine city and the staff always seems frazzled and struggling to cope with the demand of people simply asking to place an order or add a drink to go with their cheesecake or pastry. All in all: great food, cute interior, but absolutely not enough seating or staff to meet the demand. Won't stop me from wiggling my way in and getting my lemon cheesecake to go though! read more

I can't say anything bad about this place. It hit all of my brunch needs. The vibe is so fun, sat at the bar and had a boozy brunch. The bartender was attentive but not pushy- such a hard balance to achieve. The smoked salmon croissant was so so good. Refreshing and light and just perfect. I got pomegranate mule was good (on the sweet side) but refreshing and lite. The smoked drink with bacon in the title (no bacon actually in drink) was good- super smoky. We were there for 1.5 hours and didn't feel any rush. The macaroons were really good. Good selection of pastries and baked goods. Will def be back read more

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Guess what We're back for ROUND II. This time for breakfast. And yesss big thumbs up read more

Bread & Vine - Just me finished up my breakfast. Hubby doesn't like pics. But he's here too - French Near Me - Galena, Illinois

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Terrible food, service fine, atmosphere is corny and stupid..........................................................................mmnnmnnnnnnnnnnnn. . read more

Group of six girls having lunch yesterday amid a rain storm and couldn't have been a better experience! I can't express how impeccable the service was that David our waiter provided. He was incredibly prompt when it came to ordering, refilling beverages, asking how we enjoyed our food, clearing plates, etc. He was beyond kind and respectful. I haven't had service like that in years!!! So Thank You David! Two of us got the sliders and both said they were the best we ever had. Amazing flavor and perfectly done. Another had the special lobster Mac & Cheese and loved it. Couldn't recommend this spot enough ! read more

Back again and every bit as good as last year. Great service, food, and atmosphere. Still our favorite place in Galena. David is still just as great. read more

Bread & Vine - Steak Tartare. - French Near Me - Galena, Illinois

I'm going go keep this short and sweet. This place is amazing, and the baked goods are worth every single calorie. My husband and I were only in town for a day and we are here twice and brought goodies home! The service is awesome and the food tastes as good as it looks. read more

Bread & Vine - French Near Me - Galena, Illinois

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You have to try the sandwich and cream puffs! It is sooo good! We have to do take out. I am so mad with myself that I only order one puffs. It is so delicious! Must try! read more

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Please go here! On our girls trip we found this place and everything about it was wonderful. David, our server, was amazing. He was very attentive and provided a fun atmosphere for us. I had the shrimp tacos, which were delicious, but everyone in our group raved about how delicious their meals were as well. Definitely go check it out! read more

New favorite place in town. I scoped this place out before we came here for our annual Galena trip and it did not disappoint. Cafe-like but open late. Everything we have tried was amazing! Our favorites are the chicken sandwich with Russian dressing and the raspberry tart. However, the other items don't disappoint- steak sandwich with brie, prosciutto sandwich, cubanito, blueberry tart, lemon meringue, chocolate mousse, and tiramisu. And no, we didn't order all that food in one sitting- been here two days and have here 2 times already and will probably be back again tonight for dinner. read more

Bread & Vine - French Near Me - Galena, Illinois

Only tried the desserts. Plan to come back for the amazing menu of food. I had the chocolate mousse so delicate, smooth, and perfect. Also an assortment of macaroons just the right crisp outer shell, soft inside and delicious filling. read more

Came very late on a Saturday as part of a bachelorette party, since I noticed macaroons on the window! Little did we know this amazing establishment was desserts and a bar -the exact thing we wanted! They were SO NICE! We had to do scavenger hunt dates as party of the party and the owner even worked on the music for like 10 minutes straight until he was able to play a certain song we requested. The macaroons were SO good and the drinks were amazing! The wait staff were really nice people, the lady behind the counter was so peppy and happy, the waitress really fast and had a great memory, and the bartender was so nice making everything absolutely perfect even when they ran out of slushies for some of the girls! Every single thing was so beautiful and perfect. The drinks were a work of art and some of the other girls even got dessert with gold on it. Very instgrammable store for all you "phone eats first" friends out there! The sweet owner even gifted the bride "something blue" and sent her on her way with a gift of blueberry macaroons. This place deserves all the niceness in the world. read more

Bread & Vine - The empress cocktail and an apricot and tiramisu macaroon. The apricot in particular was DELICIOUS as was my drink! - French Near Me - Galena, Illinois

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Really cute place with delicious food options. One of the stops during Galena trip with mi amor. A little on the pricier side but I guess it's all about location. From food, drinks, and desserts, there's definitely something for everyone. Also, I forgot my credit card there and realized about an hour later. Went back and they had it saved by the register. read more

European cuisine, flavors and textures of BVB compliments the Galena area style. Our party of 20 was treated like family. Our wait staff knew our names and attended to details that made our delicious dinner party even more enjoyable. Thank you Eric, Laura and Pinky! The Salmon Quinoa is my favorite so far paired with their French Chardonnay followed by the special of the day- pistachio cheesecake. Thank you Monique and Eric Bonnetain, We'll be back! read more

Food- 5 stars! Service- 4.5 stars! Seating- ZERO Chairs are uncomfortable. Tables are so close together that another table has to stand up and move in order for the waiter to bring food. Such bad design taking down such good food! We had a pastry and coffee, tacos, and pork bun. The pork bun was non-traditional enough as to not be a pork bun, but is was so tasty! The tacos were delicious. Easily the best tacos in the historic downtown. I would try anything here. The food is incredible. But good luck getting a table. read more

Macarons are delicious! A little pricey but worth it. We always stop here and pick some up when in Galena.

This place looked cute and the food looked decent, however the prices for a small town in the Midwest were INSANE. I ordered a medium almond milk latte with 2 shots of espresso and the price rivaled NYC and surpassed London! If the taste was even close to either city's coffee quality I wouldn't be writing this review, however since the flavor of the coffee was so weak and worthy of the trash can, I had to make my experience known. It's infuriating I felt compelled to keep drinking because I paid $7 for one of the worst coffees I've ever tasted. read more