Amazingly, there aren't that many donut places in this general Rockford, Belvedere, Machesney, Park…read moreLoves Park, Caledonia area..... I went by around noon and almost all the donuts were gone (a good sign!) and there was still a line in the drive-through. Naturally, I was inside. I had a super puffy glazed doughnut. Had a pretty thick coating of glaze, but it needed it because the donut was so thick. Please see photo. The other doughnut was something called Butter Nutter or something and looked like a Butterfinger was smashed and put over the top of the donut. See photo. I worried that the super thick glazed donut was going to be raw because it was so enormous, but it was cooked well enough where it was fine. It's sort of a skin on it like a bagel. Tasted really good. The other doughnut was super super sweet like sugar on top of sugar. I wouldn't have normally ordered it, but they were out of everything else that I normally would order. Good but too sweet for me. Again it was fried crispy, which is how I liked donuts. The ambience is what you would expect in an old donut shop... comfortably worn... I'll be back when I need a doughnut in this area.. Bonus: They also had fresh unsweet tea, which is great!

It was so good and definitely will be coming back! Good spot to go if you have a sweet toothread more

Please note that this is a satellite store for the main location on Main Street in Rockford. None…read moreof the baking is done at this location. That said the donuts are pretty great. Looks like they are on the well-done side, which I prefer and rustic, meaning they don't look like they were just spit out of some giant machine like Dunkin' Donuts..... I've never had crunchy coconut before it's talked with toasted coconut. I tried a regular chocolate and coconut donut too. It also was pretty great! Service was perfect, the girl actually looked like she enjoyed working here! Definitely not a flashy place, but it gets the job done ... This will be my new go to after mountain biking at Atwood Park !!

I dropped by Doughboys in Rockford after randomly passing by on a Saturday evening around 4 pm. I…read moredidn't expect much. The locals love their donut shops and can sometimes be biased. Most of the donuts were gone and all of the ones left were shifted over to the right shelf. I stood there briefly before the lady in the back come up to help. She was pleasantly nice and threw in a extra donut after it was all said and done. I took my donuts to go and ate them later. I can say they held up well but looked very dry over the hours. The blueberry cake had a flavor that came through and the glazed was sweet with a lovely texture. These donuts were good and probably would have been even greater fresh.

We headed here three times while in town and it honestly was good ice cream with good service. I'm…read morealways impressed that they make their ice cream at the site which is refreshing. Don't expect your mind to be blown, but it probably is the best game in town for ice cream!

We had just finished up another free blues concert at the Burpee Museum (there are 3 left for the…read moreseason!) which is every Wednesday at 5:30 pm, and I was looking for a quick desert. This place got the nod. When you walk in, you walk towards the back of the place, and then find someone to order your ice cream. They had a bunch of flavors, but one of them caught my eye (okay, several did, but I had to cut back). I went with their Cheesecake special, which was their cheesecake ice cream with strawberries, blueberries and graham cracker crust mixed in, in a cup. The counter person grabbed a large chunk of cheesecake ice cream (larger than I expected), and maneuvered it to the cold stone. There she worked in the graham cracker crust, the strawberries (2) and blueberries (around 8) into the ice cream mix. Then she placed it carefully into a cup, stuck in a spoon, and I paid for the mixture. I only had to wait a few minutes to be served, and they had a lot of customers. Seating is available inside, so we grabbed a seat and ate the ice cream. It was pretty good. The place is your typical ice cream place - pictures of product on the walls, and ice cream in the freezer cases in front of you. Honestly, if you are looking for good ice cream you can stop here and get some.

Power down, robot…read more While driving to Wisconsin, I needed some caffeine and was quickly approaching Rockford. I decided to see if there were any cool local coffeehouses to drop in and get my usual americano and Velvet Robot won me over with the unique name. Knowing nothing else about the place, I set GPS and took a detour for caffeine. I headed in and went straight to the counter. The barista was chilling out on a couch and watching a movie since no one else was in there. We made some odd small talk while I ordered my usual americano. That's when things got weird. He asked if I wanted steamed milk in mine despite me ordering it just black. He seemed confused as I was telling him that they are usually just water and espresso shots. As he was putting my drink together, I noticed he used the handwashing faucet to add the water to my drink. I thought that was really really odd and if not a bit unsettling. Surely they have an actual tap for adding water to drinks? After my drink was made, I went on the hunt for the bathroom. The building that houses Velvet Robot is massive. It almost feels like a mall or a convention center. It was seriously a 1.5-2 minute walk to the bathroom and along the way, it was wide open spaces filled with a church and some offices. As for Velvet Robot itself, it honestly feels like the kind of coffeehouse I would've designed in my early teens. It had cool aesthetics, there was a small arcade corner, stickers adorned the coffee counter, and skateboards with sick art along the walls. I really dug the feel and vibe of the interior. Sadly, when I got to my car and started sipping on my americano, I knew this robot fizzled out. The americano tasted like it was made with drip coffee instead of espresso. Which is weird since I saw the barista make my drink. On top of that, having to explain to the barista what and how to make an americano was a head-scratcher for me. So, while I loved the aesthetics and vibe of Velvet Robot, the disappointment in ordering and taste of my drink has me leaving one of the lowest scores I've ever given to a coffeehouse. Definitely a 5/5 for vibe but 1/5 for coffee and ordering. Maybe if the future allows me to revisit Velvet Robot again, I would gladly give it another shot (no pun intended). But, I don't see myself trying it again until I've had a few of the other places in Rockford first.

super delicious cold brew! I was scared it was gonna be too bitter but it was amazing if u like…read moresweet but not too sweet drinks! 10/10

Really nice Starbucks. The motif and furniture were very comfortable and inviting. Great place to…read moreenjoy a cup of hot cheer to celebrate upcoming Christmas. The staff was very welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable. Definitely a return trip.

Stopped in for the first time yesterday the man who took my order was not very friendly he looked…read morevery annoyed. Placed my order. I waited 2 to 3 minutes while they were cleaning no one made my coffee. The lady asked if she could help me and I told her I already placed my order and then she realized there were two tickets and then finally made my coffee won't be stopping in there again. Also, the man kept staring at two ladies that were enjoying coffee outside as he was annoyed. They were still there.

Tonight was the second time I've arrived before 8:30 PM and found the doors locked. Tonight the…read moreOpen signs were still lit. When I pointed at the sign an employee turned it off and went back to sweeping the floor. Too bad because BR is my favorite ice cream, but I won't be making plans to go back anytime soon.

I come here very often a few times a week but these freezers being open and the ice cream is always…read moremelting. I know it's hard to scoop, but that's why we come because it's hard ice cream. Needless to say my few times a weeks are slowly stopping.

They didn't have half of the stuff displayed in the menu right in front of us. Even the basic…read morecookies. And they don't take cash out county's currency

I didn't expect the place to be in the lobby of a trampoline park. Definitely not something you see…read morethere every day. Because of that, and the fact it was a weekend, the line took a while and was backed up. I had the muscle cookie, and it was really tasty. I get 'Crumbl Cookie' vibes from the place, but I actually prefer these as they aren't as intense as Crumbl. It was a nice mix of peanut butter and chocolate, and the person giving me the cookie was very kind. I'd wait to come during a weekday if possible to avoid lines, but they were nice!

Blue Collar Coffee Co. was so good that I visited twice. On my first visit, I ordered a large iced…read moreNorthwood's Latte and a cheese Danish, and both were delicious. When I returned, I tried the Cotton Candy Latte and was genuinely surprised by how good it was. I even bought a bag of coffee to try at home. I still have no tried it but I'm very excited too. The staff were friendly, and the shop had a really cool industrial atmosphere. The blue collar theme carries throughout the decor, including a door handle shaped like a large tool. The dim lighting gives the shop a relaxed feeling, and its location near the river makes the surrounding area even better. Great drinks, friendly service, and an atmosphere with plenty of personality. I would definitely return. My favorite part was definitely the coffee and atmosphere. I loved drinking my delicious coffee looking over the river!

Cotton Candy latte was not my cup of tea, but it definitely has a sweet flavor! Egg bite was great,…read moreI'd skip the mini danish next time. Super nice seating area to work or grab coffee with a friend.