Was desperately looking for good coffee while in CHICAGO, and later, the greater Illinois and…read morefinally found GALENA ROASTERS COFFEE SHOP. No, I didn't drive 3 hours to get coffee. But I'm sure glad I found it when we visited Galena. The space is large, especially since the town is small. The staff are awesome, friendly, patient, efficient, and non-obstrusive. Their CORTADO is pretty good. Slightly tart. No complaints on the LEMONADE. MATCHA LATTE with Vanilla Syrup was okay. WiFi and bathroom available.

We walked in during a relatively slow period in their day (we were the only ones) and it took a…read morewhile to get helped at the counter, which was pretty odd. The baristas weren't very friendly, which was striking to me. Otherwise, the dining space was clean and bright, with big windows and plenty of merchandise to peruse. I ordered a Samoa iced latte, which was pretty good! Overall, a nice stop for some coffee!

This cute shop had a sweet mother and daughter team. Coffee was delicious and freshly brewed. Loved…read morethe hand painted windows.

This place was great. The owners were so kind and they made me a surprise drink and it was…read morespectacular. My boyfriend got the blue raspberry lemonade so good. We are going back today for the coffee today!

Stopped this morning before heading home to Milwaukee, WI. We caught the owner - he made our lattes…read more- and chatted a bit. Cozy space, delightful brew, and a place we will surely return to.

Drinks were good and so were the muffins. I placed a mobile order 25 minutes in advance and said it…read morewas going to be ready at 11:05 and we didn't end up getting there till 11:10. Upon walking in, nothing was ready and the order wasn't started and they said it was going to be a 10 minute wait. Not sure what the point in ordering ahead was when I could have just ordered in line.

During my road trip to Chicago, we decided to stop in Galena for lunch on our way and I chose Big…read moreBill's and our group all enjoyed our experience here. This sandwich shop and coffee bar has a fun industrial and vintage charm, and plenty of seating throughout the location. The location was also well lit and airy, and I loved the exposed brick walls and fun eclectic frames along the walls. The service was also excellent and the girls who worked here were so sweet and helpful! My boyfriend and I both got the reuben and our friend got a chicken wrap. Both of them said they enjoyed their meals, and I thought my reuben was excellent and much preferred to typical road trip fast food stops. It was genuinely the perfect stop midway from Nebraska to Chicago, and a nice opportunity to stretch our legs and have a refreshing and filling meal. I would definitely recommend to try Big Bill's!

Checked out this coffee bar and sandwich shop in Galena. It has an old school charm to it and the…read morefood is actually healthy. Big Bill's is also open at breakfast. Got to say the lunch menu has more options. The prices are pretty okay for portions. Best place to get a sandwich or wrap around. It's a charming old place with plenty of seating. They have breakfast and lunch with lots of variety. Among the morning options are omelettes. The lunch menu features sandwiches. Has the classics and more. It's about $9 for the Hummus Wrap. A pretty filling thing stuffed with lots of it. There also was cucumbers and spinach. For sure it's a great place at breakfast. It's got a lot more options at lunch. They're closed Tuesdays.

Awesome homemade food spot! Bakery & coffee was awesome !…read more Definitely recommend trying out this place . Weekends are crazy though!

After visiting Galena many times, we finally made our way to the Galena Bakehouse and we FELL IN…read moreLOVE! We stopped by the first night to pickup some coffee, a chocolate chip cookie treat, and a box of macrons to go. The shop is absolutely adorable from entrance to exit! Even before entering we loved the adorable building with perfect blue paint with white trim on the red brick. The building is well maintained and clean. While it is small, they keep the space streamlined and open. The baked good window, the sweet treats fridge, and coffee/tea areas are all distinct with their own personalities and delicious displays. On top of the clean and inviting space, prices were reasonable for such high quality products and staff were friendly and inviting. The line can sometimes be long, but it is worth the wait. Lots to love here! Back to the food, the chocolate chip cookie didn't make it far. We ate it right outside and loved every decadent bite. The cold brew was refreshing and tasty. We ate the macrons throughout the day and loved every bite! My favorites were the lemon and pistachio. My husband's favorites were the vanilla and birthday cake. The flavors were very prominent and delicious. Yum! Our final day, we wanted to try the breakfast! While I got ready at the Airbnb, my husband went to get the 2 Empanada Meal that comes with a fruit cup. We also got cold brew coffee and a Chipa. Everything was so scrumptious and fresh! The fruit cup was a perfect healthy pair to the baked goods. The empanadas were both great. We tried the "Egg, Sausage, & Cheddar" and "Egg White, Tomato, Basil, Spinach & Parmesan" empanadas. Both were great and we couldn't pick a favorite. We were glad we got both. The chipa was also so good...unlike anything we've had before. Per their website, it is a "Savory Cheese Biscuit made with tapioca flour, Cheddar cheese, & Parmesan cheese. Gluten Free." If you have never tried a Chipa, we would recommend it! And once again, the cold brew was perfect! Galena Bakehouse has won our hearts and tummies! We look forward to stopping by the next time we are in town!

I've traveled the world (literally) and this is the best coffee 10/10…read moreHonestly the taste is the difference. The espresso is so delish as is the other coffee blends. No need to hide the flavor with sugary syrups like most coffee shops do. They use quality ingredients and I can always taste the difference! The strength of the coffee is good as well. No watered down or just milk drinks at all. The coffee stands out! So good. I crave it!

The drink was very good, will probably add cold foam next time i come in! Very cute space for…read morelounging and enjoying drinks & food Our server also was very fast with our order which was nice

Ohhh so good. We visited the shop in December and purchased the yummiest coffee beans. Today I…read morereceived my order of 7, 1lb bags and my house smells AMAZING. This coffee is rich and smooth, something incredible to wake up to.

Mean Bean has A LOT going on…read more They roast a huge variety of house roasted beans, which means they have a large stock of bagged beans (of all varieties) for sale. They make fresh fried mini donuts. They make a huge variety of flavored syrups. I think I saw a display of CBD oils? I'm just sayin'. Everything but the kitchen sink in here. We came in for a coffee. While they do have a small seating area, I would say it's more of a grab and go situation. Our lattes were good (a little over-steamed, but solid). The service was friendly and efficient and they prices were about what you'd expect. A-ok!

THE best coffee in Galena roasted on site within 24 hours of purchase/ingestion…read more Tell Bill I said HI! Hours not posted. Running joke on door has three signs. One says, "closed." The 2nd says, "really closed." 3rd sign says, "really really actually closed." And some times they are, and sometimes they're not. You'll just have to check the door.

Let's just say this, when you walk into the store you instantly feel like you're in the midst of…read moreold friends. The first day we walked into the store we met 6 new-old friends and we swapped stories for over 20 min. Coffee was fresh and the surroundings told of long days roasting coffee amongst friends. My guess is Bill, the owner, roasts everyday not to get rich but to make friends. The coffee is strong and the laughs are genuine. This is the true Galena experience. It's not the hippest coffee joint but it is the most interesting and friendly. We bought a pound of fresh roasted Indonesian beans for $10. I would have paid double anywhere else. Bill is the real deal.

Ordered a crepe ice cream. Received an undercooked, barely warm tortilla with one scoop of ice…read morecream on it. Looked nothing like the picture. Got charged over $10 for it, too. Will not be back.

This review is based off of dining in for lunch. I typically love la michoacana but this was a huge…read moremiss. My fiancé and I were looking for something Hispanic or Asian for lunch and opted for la michoacana. The proteins in both of our dishes were dry and tasted like it was cooked about a week ago. The rice was bland, looked and tasted old. The service was fine, we were in and out within 35 mins. It was pretty empty while we were there and it was prime lunch time. We saw 1 other group come in for what we thought was for ice cream but then they left without purchasing anything.

The ice cream was STELLAR! The staff were very friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was like…read morewalking into a time warp, in a super cool and retro way. Will definitely be tomorrow for more!

We loved this old fashion ice cream shop in the heart of Galena. The counter and the built-ins are…read moreall original and ask the owner/manager about the history and he'll give it to you. Delicious ice cream in generous portions.