What a cute little place! Don't let the surroundings outside scare you away. Ginelle is a great…read moreserver. The bacon is THICK, but very tasty! Yes, the cinnamon roll is as good as it looks! We came from the western suburbs to stay at White Pines for a couple days and are glad we chose Mary's.

Good breakfast place for high cholesterol American breakfast. Recently remodeled, it's very…read morepleasant inside with friendly, competent service. The star rating is for the undeniably great biscuits and gravy. This isn't just the best restaurant in Dixon, it's is without a doubt the best part of Dixon Illinois. If your road trip takes you within 50 miles, plan on stopping here for breakfast. High octane diner style American coffee, they keep refilling until you ask them to stop. That's the ticket.

We have been there multiple times and its never disappointed. The parking is street side but there…read moreis a lot nearby. The restaurant is very nice with a very good menu the has breakfast any time. We asked for the turkey with bacon, lettuce, tomato & avocado to be made like a panini and the said sure. We also had what the call the 5 x 7 it is 5 tacos for $7. They were made to order el pastor with tomato, lettuce and onions

Visiting Dixon Illinois for a little antique hunting and stopped at Fresco On First for lunch…read more Easy to find, easy to park, large vintage downtown venue. Very spacious with large windows and modern boho vibe. The menu was extensive for breakfast and lunch and the decisions were hard to make. Our order was delivered timely, fresh and d visually exciting - and the food tasted as good as it looked. Great experience that makes me one to return and explore the menu further!

My husband had come to this location once, when it was Galena Steak House. At that time I would…read morehave given 5 stars. We decided to check it out since becoming Mom's, and I was a bit disappointed. The service was really nice and serving sizes, generous but my food was room temperature and bland. I had the biscuits and gravy, bacon, and hash browns. My husband's food was hot and he said taste good. His fries and sandwich were fresh and hot. I know because I tasted a steaming hot fry. He tasted mine and agreed my food was not even warm. My bacon actually had that greasy film it gets when it sits and gets cold. I didn't say anything because I have never sent food back and wouldn't feel comfortable doing so.

I met my daughter here recently, as a half way point between Chicago and the Quad Cities. The food…read morewas great and the service was even better. I was underdressed for the air conditioning, so our server found a sweater for me to use while there. This is the same place that covered my daughter's tab when she was stranded there with her 3 year old, due to her broken down car. When she went to pay, they said it was on them. Good people and food.

We drove to Rockford from Madison to eat here specifically and tagged on going to the Anderson…read moregardens. We were not disappointed! Fantastic food and service! The place is really adorable too. We just happened to swing by here once after a flight delay and they were booked, so we knew it must be good. If you're up for some excellent Scandinavian fusion cooking with some adorable ambiance you found your place! Just be sure to have a reservation on the weekend. This was absolutely worth the wait and the drive!

I tell you what, Rockford, Il is a pretty quiet town. I posit it is so quiet because all of the…read morelife is situated in a rustic, vibrant, warm cafe serving up fresh brunch behind incredible hospitality. The energy inside norwegian is contagious. Everyone is your friend. The service is warm, not stuffy. The food is exactly what you want: hearty, but not heavy, flavorful and still fresh. An absolute gem in a small town. A place that acts as a glue for a community. A space for people to come together share life along an excellent, farm to table meal. Every small town needs their norwegian!

It is so awesome to have a place to get food in this beautiful piece of America. So convenient.read more

This is a seasonal restaurant, I believe, only open through the warmer months. Really a snack…read moreshack at the lake's boat and bait shop, but more than that. It's a great place with good food and friendly service. Location is fantastic. Screened eating area looking over the docks and lake. An early breakfast there will make the rest of your day fine. Good grub and a good price. Can't beat that. Note: The map marker is off base for this place. Go to Morrison Rockwood State Park, follow signs or ask directions. It's down at the boat docks and parking area.

We were in town to see a performance at the Vince Carney Community Theater, and found Acres Bistro…read morethanks to Yelp. Other than having to deal with a freight train that stopped on the tracks right as we were trying to get to the restaurant from the theater, and having to go way out to the west end of town to get around it, everything about our experience was superb! I'm pretty sure we were seated by the owner, who was amazing to talk to. You could tell she loved what she did and what they provide to their customers. She put us in the charge of the bartender, who brought our drinks, took our orders, and checked on us regularly throughout the meal, even though she was doing double duty. We had a large lunch, so we weren't going to eat much for dinner. As soon as I read the menu I realized I was going to have a hard time deciding, but I love cinnamon ice cream, so I knew I needed to leave enough room for dessert. I ended up ordering the grilled cheese, which came with bacon (hold the tomato), and the homemade chips as my side. Everything was delicious. I brought half of my meal home, and it was just as delicious when reheated with my air fryer a few days later. My husband had the Acres Pretzel, which was huge and yummy. (I had a bite to try it!) The cheese sauce with it was thinner than expected, but very good. We started out with a Manhattan for me and some Lena Brewing caramel pecan coffee stout for him. Mine was perfectly crafted, and I took a sip of his, which was also yummy. In addition to my cinnamon ice cream, we each had a dessert drink. He had the Chocolate Caramel Kiss, and I had the Banana Bread. Again, very yummy. The cost of all of this came to under $75, which we thought was marvelous. Coming out from the city, the prices here are definitely more reasonable and much appreciated! We have this restaurant on our radar now, so anytime we are out this way again, we will head there. We are already making plans to come out and see a show next summer, if not before that. To the owner and all the other staff, thanks for such a lovely experience! You have a wonderful establishment!

We decided to stop in for a late lunch on a Saturday afternoon after doing a whiskey tasting across…read morethe street at Kennay Farms Distillery. The entrance is a little hard to find as you have to walk thru a small boutique store to enter the restaurant. Fortunately for us,a nice lady who worked in the store came out and took us to the restaurant. I believe they are all owned by the same person We were lucky enough to get a table on their ekevated patio that overlook the alley garden. Alyssa was our server and was super helpful and friendly. My wife started with their Lemon Lavender Gin Spritz which was one of the many crafted cocktails they offer. I had a nice white wine blend that was suggested off their extensive wine list. We shared the Bruschetta Burrata with toast on the side as my wife is Gluten free. Super fresh and very tasty. They offer many made from scratch sandwiches and entrees along with a few daily specials A real hidden gem located in Rochelle on Lincoln Highway.

I was in town for work and this place was right by the company I was working with so stopped here…read morefor lunch on a very snowy day. My waitress was great and kept my coffee full which was very much appreciated. I got the julienne salad which was big and great. Will definitely be back next time I'm in town for work

We dropped in based on the strength of the reviews. Heck, another restaurant's people were here…read moreeating for a birthday party. This is your typical family run restaurant. Family friendly, good service, and the usual kitsch decorations. I ordered their Cinnamon Roll Pancake. I asked the waitress how large they were - they were LARGE, so I only ordered one. Good call. My wife had their veggie omelet, which came with tomato, onion, green pepper and mushrooms. It came with hash browns and toast. I ordered a side of sausage patties. The sausage patty was large too - it looked like a hamburger (but obviously wasn't). The Cinnamon Roll Pancake was exactly as described - the waitress offered to bring out maple syrup, but said most people didn't use it so I passed on that (and didn't need it). My wife enjoyed her omelet. I had a root beer (I know, but it was lunch time in my weak defense) and my wife went with the coffee. She said she didn't like the coffee - she isn't one who goes for the fancy coffee - we don't have a Keurig or Nespresso machine - just a plain old Mr. Coffee Jr at home, and if she didn't like the coffee, that says something to me. Service was very prompt from the moment we were greeted at the door until we left. The mens room was clean. The deodorizer in the urinal needed to be changed - it was completely exhausted.

Superb local restaurant, great food, great service, very reasonable prices. The soups are always…read moretop notch, some of the best fried chicken and chicken strips around. The double breaded deep fried burger sounds a little crazy but it is another great specialty they offer. Breakfasts are great too. They have an app that you can use to pre-order and then drive up to the window to pick up if you'd rather take out. One of my favorite area restaurants.

Good quality food at reasonable prices. There is a reason Ziggie's has peen around so long.read more

If you want a delicious breakfast this is the place to go. Hands down the best hash browns and…read moregravy I have ever had. Hubs had the ham and cheese omelet and gave it an A+. We will definitely be back. Plus the decor is small town chic. You can feel the history here.

Quaint and inexpensive breakfast and lunch family run eatery. A variety of fresh breakfasts from…read moreeggs and bacon to French toast to omelets. Will try the lunches next trip. Quality at a very reasonable price.