The food was delicious and very tasty, and the prices were just right. The staff was incredibly…read morekind and welcoming. We visited around Christmas, and they had Santa and Mrs. Claus there. My toddler is afraid of Santa, but Mrs. Claus was absolutely wonderful--she slowly approached her with a warm smile and gently reassured her, helping her feel comfortable instead of scared. Overall, we really enjoyed our experience. While the coffee wasn't our favorite, the food more than made up for it and fully satisfied us. The restaurant is an older place, but it has a cozy, charming atmosphere that makes it feel special

First time visit, we'll be back. It's an obvious local's spot but they made us feel welcome too!…read more (Not always the case). Friendly service tasty homemade food. We had smash burger and chicken wrap and look forward to trying breakfast and other items.

Thursday 7:30 am. A little off beat location but early seating was quick. Our server Kayla K very…read moreattentive (give her a raise!). Both of us had the garden skillet. Nice (if you are really hungry) portions. Hash brown potatoes could have been a bit more crispy, plenty of veggies, scrambled eggs done right. Nice menu for breakfast and lunch.

Food was fantastic, big portion size and perfect for cost/value. Everything tasted freshly made and…read morewell done from savory egg dishes to their sweet French toasts and crepes. I also got a side of Nutella crepes with my garden omelette which only comes with 1 crepe - just perfect to satisfy my sweet tooth! My husband and siblings all loved their dishes and thought there were so many options to choose from. Service was fantastic. Our server was nice, checked in on us frequently. Very experienced and our drinks and food came out quite quickly. Although we did arrive post rush hour (1:30). Ambiance felt homey, love the lighting. Sufficient space even for big groups.

Listen... this place is a hidden gem for real. Amazing…read morefood, a small-diner atmosphere, and a huge personality -- the kind of spot that instantly makes you feel at home. The staff was warm, friendly, and genuinely attentive -- even on a cold winter morning. That matters. A lot. You can tell they actually care about the people walking through the door and the food was amazing! Allen's has that true home-style, neighborhood diner feeling -- the kind you don't find very often anymore. And let me say this... I've lived in Pingree Grove for three years and somehow never knew this place existed. I've driven past it plenty of times -- blink and you'll miss it -- but now? It's officially one of my favorite local spots. Quick heads-up for first-timers: Bring cash. They're old-school -- and honestly, I respect that. I love supporting local restaurants and knowing more of my money is going directly to the people and the business -- not getting eaten up by unnecessary fees to big companies. Real food. Real people. Real community. This place is exactly what a local diner should be.

Cash only! This…read moreplace is a hidden gem. The servers were super prompt and very friendly. We got there at 7:00am on a Friday and we made it just in time, because by 7:30, every seat was taken... including at the counter. It's an intimate and cozy little place, warm and comfortable. The food was great, with huge portions. I got the Neighbor Benedict, which was a mountain of gravy on top of a biscuit, two sausage patties, and two poached eggs and it included a healthy portion of hash browns with onions. The only thing that was a slight bummer was that this place is cash only, and we didn't know that coming in. Thankfully there was an ATM inside, but the fees were high and my bank charges fees on the other side, so the reasonable prices turned out to be just as expensive as anywhere else. I will bring cash next time and upgrade this review to five stars.

Flatlander market in downtown Marengo, is such a great little place for scratch made food. What a…read moretasty lunch. Chili was delicious, it had the right amount of heat for me and the Panini was next level. Definitely looking forward to going back soon.

Absolutely amazing little place!! I am so mad at myself for not finding out about it earlier. The…read moreowners are some of the nicest people I have met and had the biggest smile on their face the whole time I was there. I loved chatting with them and learning more about their small business. As soon as you walk in, you feel like you're in good company and the restaurant is clean and has a homey atmosphere. The homemade chips are absolutely delicious & I got a panini which was next level!! Prices are just as amazing as the food. $14 for a full meal and a drink...you can't get that anymore!! I am so excited I found this gem and already planning to come back this weekend!

Ordered a French Silk pie from Kay N Jo's for Christmas, and it was absolutely delicious--creamy,…read morerich, and perfectly made. While picking up the pie, we couldn't resist trying a lemon bar, and it didn't disappoint--equally delicious with just the right balance of tart and sweet. This is a great little local bakery that delivers on quality and flavor. Highly recommended for anyone looking for exceptional baked goods!

Came here for a get together with my aunt, cousin and sister. A great little spot for sandwiches…read moreand delicious homemade desserts. The owner was super friendly and accommodating. We'll be making it our regular place as it is centrally located for us.

Strictly average and the food was cold. I've been there twice and both times I had the same…read moreexperience.

Stopped in for breakfast on our way back to Chicago. Got the French toast, breakfast quesadilla,…read moreand breakfast burrito. Everything was delicious, and the service was top notch. Ivan and Maria make you feel welcome and take pride in providing a wonderful experience. Will definitely come back.

The food here is always great, I've eaten in as well as to go - food quality is on point. The…read moreservice is close to one of the best in Rockford, I have visited multiple times with a group of 8+ and they take care of us! The vibes are your typical cute diner, and I'll continue coming here!

I've only been to Rockford twice, and I've been here twice, so that's telling. I didn't even…read morerealize I had been here before until I walked in. The first time, my friend recommended Eggslusive and the second time, Yelp did. Anyway, service is quick and friendly, and prices are about what you'd expect for brunch unless you get an expensive special (which we did not ). I loved seeing items on the menu that I don't normally see on brunch menus like halal options, naan dishes, and Mediterranean meals, all of which I was tempted to get. I ended up getting the chicken tinga skillet and substituted to get something called simit as my side instead of toast. The waitress described it as kind of a pretzel bread, which I feel was accurate. Lots of sesame seeds, and it came with jam, which was delicious! The vibe is cozy and local, and come to find out that the business owner is Turkish, which we loved to know and support. I'm also not a bacon person, but I enjoyed the bacon here because I'm not a super super crispy bacon fan. The waitress was also super sweet and provided a coffee refill in a to-go cup for my husband to enjoy in the car on our way back towards Chicago. The only thing is that one of my poached eggs came out more hard boiled than runny, but everything else was great. If I could give 4.5 stars, I would. Note: we got one of 2 parking spaces left remaining, so know that parking can be a bit tight on weekend mornings.

We enjoyed an excellent meal and service from Kristine, who was friendly and knowledgeable about…read morethe history of Lake Lawn Lodge. Kistine services was above our expectations. Thank you for everything. Ed and Joyce.

The restaurant is beautiful. Staff is GREAT, and we loved the food. Angela was an outstanding…read moreserver with our group of fussy old people. Lake Lawn is the place to go!

Rocked brunch yesterday. Two words: CREOLE. HOLLANDAISE. One of the top three Hollandaise I've had…read morein my life, and the grilled chicken chilaquiles were straight up fire! Brooke took care of us at the bar. She was SUPER courteous and probably would have been more engaging if it wasn't for the weekend morning rush. That said, if you're going on the weekend, make sure you carve out some quality time, because the food takes awhile to prepare...but you can't rush genius. Besides, the space is nice and bright; open. It gets a little loud, but you can still hold a conversation. So, put your name in, enjoy some coffee and take a load off. But be sure to shuffle off once you're done; A LOT of peeps will be waiting on your seat, and with good reason.

We had gone into simple cafe for breakfast. We tried their apple crumble french toast, simple…read morebreakfast sandwich and Eggs Benedict. Their breakfast items are fantastic. Had also picked out a carrot cake from the adjoining bakery/market. Quick service and the cafe has a pretty big seating area. This cafe was a good find on our trip to Lake Geneva.

Awesome. Place to eat... today i tried the hungry man skillet.. did not disappoint... the only…read moreplace I have ever liked how they cook the hash browns... service here is great , friendly , fast and courteous.. Great mom and pops restaurant... amazing tasty food , they do not just cook food ... they cook so the customers have a great delicious experience. My tummy is happy... kudos to all here at uncle John's.

Great place for breakfast. We've been coming here for years and they never disappoint.read more