Confusing about why this bar in Belvidere is called a cafe. It certainly isn't. Niko's is a place…read morefor those who have no shame about ordering cheap cans and seltzers. A limited amount to choose from. The key is getting something strong enough to get lit. Basic looking bar, with a few regulars who are always here. It's just a place to get tipsy. The quality is of no importance, just get wasted. Actually has a few higher quality liquors available. Great for those wanting more than cans of White Claw and whatever lite. About all everyone has is beers. It's about $6 for a basic cocktail like vodka or whiskey. A few other basic beverages. There's really not much to recommend to be honest. For sure it's got lots of unknowns including there's no listing anywhere of what the hours are. It's just always open maybe. There's no food which is probably a good thing.

Cool vibes, and decent drinks, more of a cozy stop on a Sunday. Asked for an espresso martini (I…read morewas definitely the odd man out, everyone had a canned or bottled drink). Bartender was nice so that was good! I'll be back!

They really need to clean the carpet in the slot area and every now and then clean the seats and…read moremachines. I could not take the smell and had to leave to get some fresh air. I coughed all night.

Amazing burgers. Good value for drinks. It's a dive bar so that's the ambiance you get.read more

They have the absolute Best Pulled Pork Sandwich in Illinois. The meat is incredibly tender and…read morethey pile it on about an inch thick! I met one of the owners at a BBQ / Smoker Cook Off event and he was a really chill dude. Good People make Good Food and that makes for Good Times!

This place just got taken over by a new owner- and let me say, he is awesome! We stopped in and…read morecaught him out grilling- the food is so amazing, great place to get some smoked meat! The bartenders are awesome, you can tell they have been there awhile and enjoy working there. The bar is a divey, neighborhood unique place- one of those unique things being the firefighter chalk hand prints in the back. You can tell there are regulars who feel really at home there- I would definitely recommend to anyone stopping into the Rockford area!

Tried to come in and play pool for a little bit. Not busy at all. Very rude and did not want our…read morebusiness. Do not recommend.

I'm in town for work, decided to shoot some pool Friday night. Found this place figured I would…read morecheck it out. It's a typical billiard hall with plenty of well maintained diamond 9ft tables. Bartender was not very friendly, maybe he was just tired or having a bad day or something. Drink selection was a bit basic - no draft beers, not much of a top shelf, but had the basics like Jack Daniel's. Other people seemed nice but mostly kept to their own groups. I practiced by myself for about an hour with no one interrupting or disturbing me and then checked out and left. Summary: 3/5 if I was local I would probably go back just for the tables, but nothing really stands out to make it a destination if you're just visiting.

Excellent burgers! Great quick service! Cool ceiling in the Lil bar gives it a great vibe.read more

Ordered gyro fries and they were really good. Hot fresh and a perfect amount of toppings!!! Would…read moredefinitely order again. Cool lil dive bar that we would like to gate keep lol

One of Rockford's best places to catch live music, along with the Music Box downtown.read more

Food is good. GREAT atmosphere and pizza is the boom. Service is excellent…read more Stop in and check it out.

Best NY strip steak & eggs full breakfast I have had in 20 years at least. Very reasonable price,…read moregreat quality and prepared just how I like it. Staff are friendly, courteous, attentive, and have personalities & good attitudes. Glenn M

Spent way too much money here to be treated like I did by a bartender. Drinks, food, gambling. Many…read moreother bars within 5-15 minutes from here to be treated poorly by a bartender that hasn't been around as long as I've been patronizing this place. I have many friends that follow where I go or where I'll be. Multiple incidents with this same bartender. Seems to be on crack or high. I ordered a drink once and she took all $16 from the bar that I had out there and I jokingly said, "sure just take all my money" she rang up my drink and threw the rest in her tip bucket. ‍‍

THIS WAS THE BEST FOOD EVER!!!! after i went gambling. the ingredients were spectacular and the…read moremeat was great. try their world famous calzones and play darts after.

Staff very friendly Philly cheese steak was a definitely 10/10 will definitely be coming backread more