5 stars for Jerry's Cafe in Rockford. This is a nice breakfast & lunch cafe in Rockford with some classic breakfast and lunch dishes with some Mexican dishes as well. I tried the Corned Beef Hash Skillet and the Shrimp & Grits - both were very good and big portion sizes that will definitely fill you up. The service was good, the place inside has plenty of seating but just know that it can get very busy on weekend days. Overall, a nice place to stop for a meal for breakfast or lunch. read more

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Good food and lots of options. Friendly service. Prices were good. The Spanish Benedict was really good and a unique menu item. read more

Jerry's Cafe - Spanish Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rockford, Illinois

We decided to try this place due to the reviews on yelp. The parking lot was packed and so was the restaurant inside. Inside sort of had lunch cafeteria vibes. We were sat quickly which was nice. Then we waited, and waited, and waited... probably 10 minutes went by before anyone checked on us. We started looking online for somewhere else to go because we didn't expect to ever be served. Around the 10 minute mark for waiting the hostess came over and took our order. I'm assuming she saw how frustrated we were. My daughters ordered their kids breakfast and I got eggs Benedict. Food was fine. No complaints but also nothing special. Breakfast cost us around $42 with tip. We most likely won't return. Too many places that have better food, service, and prices. read more

Jerry's Cafe - Asparagus Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rockford, Illinois

This morning our food arrived cold and undercooked. We returned it, only to have the same plates brought back microwaved. Really?! Microwaved eggs, gross and microwaving the undercooked crepe did NOT cook it. So, warmed over batter was set in front of me. If you want to get sick, eat here. read more

Local breakfast place if you are in the Rockford and Machesney area. When you walk in you wait to be seated, and they have plenty of space. I had the French toast, side of hash-browns, bacon, and eggs. The bacon was cold and extremely chewy and not edible at all. The hash-browns lack of any seasoning but edible if you at salt and ketchup. read more

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First time here and very impressed! The ambiance is your typical cafe look and feel; nothing to write home about. The service and the food is the reason to return! Hubby ordered Huevos Rancheros, not on the menu but they made it! Seasoned so well, the steak was tender and so full of flavor! I had the half order of the Just Benedict and it did not disappoint. Totally understand why this place has such great reviews! read more

Jerry's Cafe - Half order Just Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rockford, Illinois

My wife and I have been there several times. They have a large menu and I have had several different items. They have all been good and some excellent. The service is courteous fast and friendly. read more

The food was fabulous and generous portions. I had the steak breakfast burrito and there was quite a bit of steak in it. My nephew had the steak omlet and again with the large amount of steak in it was quite impressive. Everyone was super friendly and attentive. It is a diner style and the bathroom was very clean. I do not live in Rockford but on my passing through a visit back to Jerry's will be happening. read more

Fast, friendly SERVICE!! Great, tasty food items from extensive menu, prepared FRESH! Staff really seem to like what they are doing! Fair priced, good quality & quantity! Easy to go back again-&-again, -sj read more

This is the second location for Jerry's cafe the first location is in Beloit Wisconsin this one is right here in Rockford Illinois on Mulford and Brynwood. Amazing food excellent service what else can you ask for! read more

usually I would say they are great but lately I've had some bad experiences idk if it a new cook or what but last time I ordered shrimp and grits it tasted like water NOOO seasoning then today they gave us ROTTEN food like straight disrespectful read more

Jerry's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rockford, Illinois

We dropped in for a breakfast / lunch mashup. My wife wanted her breakfast, I wanted lunch. Go figure. We were promptly greeted and seated in the restaurant. The waitress was quick to come by and get drink orders, and provide us with menus. Looking around the place, which is in a slight recess in the strip mall, it looks like your typical non-chain restaurant. It has signs on the wall, some warmer colors, and you can see the kitchen from the dining area. My wife went with the Full Farmers Market Benedict breakfast. She really liked the hash browns and eggs. I went with their Classic Cheeseburger. It was supposed to be served with 2 sides per the menu, so I ordered fries and soup. The soup came - but no fries. My wife was waiting for her coffee to be refilled. My root beer never got a refill. The burger was pretty good - the waitress asked me how I wanted it cooked, and I said medium rare, but it came close to well-done. So mixed bag here. The restaurant was full of older locals - we were almost the youngest people in there, and we aren't young. The prices may be part of that, breakfast, lunch, with two drinks, for around $32. read more

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The menu is robust and the quality of food was very good. Prices aren't too bad but everything is up right now. We will definitely go back!

I can't believe I haven't wrote a review on this place. I will correct that mistake right now. Jerry's Cafe is just an excellent place to eat. Great selection on the menu, the staff is always polite, professional and they make you feel right at home. I try to get in as often as I can when I'm in Rockford. If you haven't tried this place... Shame on you. Get your hind parts in there!! read more

Jerry's Cafe - Steak and eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rockford, Illinois

I seriously order Jerry's almost once a week. The breakfast is great! The summer in italy french toast combo is one of my go to choices. The berries with the granola and yogurt is so good! The benedicts are great and so is the chicken skillet! My daughters always share the kids pancake combo. I have not dined in person yet, only to go orders but the quality is always great, even to go! read more

DO NOT COME HERE. i'm not sure how this has 4.5 stars...horrrrrible experience. My boyfriend had a burrito that was absolutely microwaved. the fruit looked like it had been sitting in the fridge...for days. I had the pancakes with strawberry mascarpone. The blueberry were thawed from being frozen; the strawberries were old and mushy, and the mascarpone was premade. Nothing is fresh!!! Not to mention the lack of cleanliness. the floors were sticky and everything was outdated. the service would've been fine if the server actually came back and checked on us. we had to get up and ask her for the tab... All in all, i would rather eat thick pair of jeans than come back here. I do NOT recommend. read more

Don't let the exterior aesthetic scare you off. Although located in a lifeless strip mall, Jerry's is teeming with excellent staff, happy customers, and delicious breakfast dishes! I really enjoyed our waitress who was helpful, efficient, and kind. I also loved the food which was extremely fresh and tasty--the hash browns were piping hot in a good way! My table ordered a skillet and Benedict, both of which were delicious. As for the ambiance, the outside is unassuming, but once inside the vibe is cozy and enjoyable. I am from out of town, but will definitely try to remember Jerry's for next time I'm traveling through! read more

food was ok portion size definitely on the smaller side for what one would expect at a mom and pop shop service could improve everyone seemed disconnected except for the hostess eating utensils were dirty asked for a second set and that was dirty too and i'm not talking about water stains i'm talking old food still stuck to them as if that wasn't gross enough i saw a girl several tables down pick up a hair from inside her food guessing it wasn't hers fruit bowl that came with my order was a joke thinly sliced orange super fresh banana chucks and two pieces of pineapple not sure what everyone sees in this place never coming back for any of the reasons mentioned above read more

Only place in town that had grits and they are by far the best I have had in a very long time. That's saying a lot from a southern born girl. Staff is awesome as well read more

Been coming here for years. Clean, friendly and great food . A good combination of quality food good size portions at the right price read more

Great service; hot food. Very friendly atmosphere. The portion was not too heavy. I like their coffee.

The food and service is very good. We go there often! My favorite is the Door County sandwich or salad.

The food was so fresh and tasty! I enjoyed it thoroughly! The service was spectacular! The ambiance was pleasant. I will definitely go back.

This little Gem of a restaurant makes me wish I lived closer! Thanks to Yelp I was directed to Jerry's while passing through Rockford and was not disappointed. We were greeted by a friendly server and offered coffee and water right away. They have a large menu and we settled on a chicken avocado sandwich, eggs with biscuits and gravy, and an asparagus skillet add bacon and some GF toast. (GF TOAST!! They have a whole page of GF options!! So nice not to have to ask!!) I had read they had homemade salsa and asked for some spicy to add to my skillet. We were not disappointed at all! The servings were all large and fabulous. The salsa was nice and spicy - a bit of a bite but not overwhelming to the taste of the food. I loved all of the veggies in my skillet - not only asparagus (which was cooked to a perfect al dente), but some red pepper and fresh spinach placed so it "cooks" onto the skillet - the eggs were perfect. The most overlooked item was the preserves! Fruity goodness not overly sweet - wonderful! It's apparent the chef in the kitchen really knows food! Ohhh and the server was awesome as well... friendly-efficient - Johnny on the spot with refills of water coffee napkins etc. read more

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We visited Jerry's several times now and the service is always good. The food is outstanding! Probably the best chilaquiles in Rockford. read more

Jerry's Cafe - Amazing chilaquiles with barbacoa! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rockford, Illinois

My breakfast was delicious! The menu has old standbys and other items I never tried before. The service was gracious. Our meals came quickly even though we had a large group. (We called ahead.) I can't wait to go back. read more

Good service!!! I've eaten here several times and have never been disappointed. Good menu options!!! read more

In a semi empty strip mall so we didn't expect much but pleasantly surprised. Very interesting menu with so many options. Healthy, traditional and southwestern too! Everything in my skillet was cooked to perfection. Toast & English muffins were bakery quality. Great service and loved the open kitchen look. Very busy but they handled it real well, great service. read more

Jerry's Cafe - Corned beef hash skillet. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rockford, Illinois

been coming here for a while until they started over charging my food. i was overcharged 8 dollars on a order that was supposed to be 13.17$ but i was charged 21.17$ for one item. service was never great but it was nothing to complain about. i would recommend coming here if you want them to take a little extra money to support there struggling business. read more

Jerry's Cafe - make that make sense. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rockford, Illinois

Came here with my girlfriend's for lunch. I haven't been here since it used to be an asian restaurant. The inside still looks the same, with some changes to some decor. Our server was very attentive to our table & ensured we kept getting refilled with our beverages. From the reviews, I've heard the portions were pretty big for the price & they were right! My friend even got a half sandwich with soup & salad & her half sandwich was like the size of a whole sandwich. I ended up playing it safe & getting the traditional breakfast & it was more than enough. My other friend couldn't even finish her meal & the plan was to share the French toast. I was able to eat at least half of out. We opted to try it with the nutella and bananas, it was yummy! I could see this spot being around for a while as long as their portions stay the same & is reasonably priced. I plan to come back on a different occasion to try something else out. read more

Jerry's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rockford, Illinois

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We get takeout frequently from Jerry's and keep coming back for me. I really haven't had anything I didn't like!

The perfect breakfast place. Great food, great service, and very friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

I have frequented to Jerry's, for breakfast and lunch by myself and with family. Overall, dining at this restaurant was always a delight from start to finish. The delicious food, impeccable service, and charming ambiance made for a memorable experience.My experience at this restaurant was always nothing short of exceptional. They also make homemade hot salsa which is a great addition to their special dishes! read more

This place keeps putting out great food, but the service is starting to suffer. The group of kids working the weekends tends to huddle up at the food window and it leaves guests waiting for drink refills. I understand that each are assigned to their own tables but if you are walking past a table with a coffee pot in your hand and you see empty cups, it is best to offer coffee! read more

We went there for breakfast. My daughter order cinnamon French toast and I got a meat skillet. We shared half and half. The food was delicious! The order was served very quickly and the waitress who doubled as the hostess was attentive. There are cute decorations around the restaurant but not so many as to make them a distraction. We will be back. The good food, caring service and reasonable prices should encourage you to go too read more

Excellent Quality ingredients are what their Menu is made of that makes their Food Delicious! Had the Fluffy Scrambled Eggs, Melted Cheese, Flavorable Fresh Sauteed Mushrooms & Avocado in a Delicious Crepe w/ Homemade Poppyseed Dressing on the side, served w/ a Fresh Fruit Cup, English Muffins & Fresh Blackberry Jam Good Friendly Owners & Excellent staff who all kept the lil Cafe Clean & Tidy! Thanks Again Jerry's Cafe! U R Awesome! read more

Food was great, nice coffee to boot which can be hit or miss in a cafe ! Lovely service, will totally go back.

Nothing really stood out to me but their variety gives them an extra star. I ordered chilaquiles with chicken expecting the shredded stuff and it ended up being the pre-cut processed stuff you buy in a frozen bag and reheat so that was a bummer because the rest was decent. The eggs were cooked perfectly and they had a good fruit cup that wasn't all honeydew. Also they have a LOT of healthier options for those eating light. Overall not a bad place for breakfast. read more

Jerry's Cafe - Healthy scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rockford, Illinois

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Second time around and the food wasn't the best..everything was very bland. Maybe I'll stick to the "sweet" breakfast options since the first time I came I enjoyed the French toast. This time around we got a skillet and a scrambler. read more

Jerry's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Rockford, Illinois

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Delicious breakfast . Coffee wasn't great, but the food is fantastic. Getting 5 stars either way because of food, environment and very good service read more