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.

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.

We got a mocha and a cranberry scone. They were delicious. The atmosphere is relaxing, wonderful…read morewood work and the music was calming. The service was great!

Charlottes makes their Spark Walmart Driver carry a dozen gallons of milk up their stairs into…read moretheir kitchen, at least once a week and only leave a tiny little tip of just $2 or less. And guess what you think you're having good quality food and drink there, you're actually drinking the cheapest quality Walmart milk, and Walmart eggs and walmart fruit in all their meals. This place in nickels and dimes and serves you the lowest quality, you might as well get your coffee at McDonald's. It's probably better quality standards. I'm giving you one star as guess what I'm a Spark Driver and you guys need to tip more because you guys make tips yet you don't share any of the pie for making us bust our asses. shame on you.

Stopped in to kill time while my wife and friends were exploring the local shops, an activity that…read moredid not interest me. The staff could not have been more accommodating, suggesting just the right iced tea based on the description of what I wanted. Comfortable seating area and free wi-fi. What more could a lazy traveler ask for?

Hot coffee was just what we needed on a cold and dreary day. We both had scones and they were fresh…read moreand so yummy. We will return

Best dessert we had in galena! The chocolate chip cookies we tried were thin but chewy, done…read moreperfectly. and the raspberry pinwheels we tried were pretty and delicious. they were all really affordable too! one of the best places we stopped in!

I visit Galena two or three times a year and always make a point of visiting Chew Chew Cookies when…read moreI do. Their cookies are delicious -- not an unreasonable expectation for cookies, to be fair -- and they've always remained fresh and chewable for the two or three weeks it takes me to eat the couple dozen I typically purchase. I've always found the service to be friendly and welcoming, even on the day after Thanksgiving, and the prices are extremely reasonable. It's a charming place and the trains are delightful.

Sausage Egg and Cheese croissant and a Chai Tea Latte!!…read more Excellent service and food Great prices too!!

Java Jeeves is a cute coffee shop in Cuba City. It is located in the old Tri-county press building…read more and still has some of the same features, including the prohibition style ceilings. The name of the shop comes from the owners wife's name, Jean. The owner and staff members are super friendly and efficient. They have several different drinks and breakfast items to choose from. They serve hot drinks, teas, bakery items, and break burritos. We haven't had the food yet but all the drinks have been delicious! It's in a great location on Main Street, right downtown Cuba City. You can walk there from most places or drive and park on the street near by. We love walking from my grandmas house for a hot beverage! Definitely stop by if you're in Cuba City!

You know how sometimes you walk into a restaurant and you know, you know, that it feels right? I…read morehad that experience over the weekend on my first stop at Convivium. Located in a Dubuque neighborhood, this former greenhouse is a great venue with an even better mission. I had heard that owners and co-founders Leslie and Mike Shabali had positively impacted the community and found out first-hand on a holiday weekend Saturday morning. A rectangular footprint can be challenging for some businesses, but Convivium embraces it, and the venue's layout results in an open environment that checks every box. Casual attire, street parking. Greeted at the entry, everyone affiliated with the restaurant had a great way about them, unpretentious and kind. They had a live act, Rianna Marie, performing towards the back, and she was outstanding, a pleasant and unexpected element of our breakfast. The natural lighting is lovely, and the overall layout is inviting and warm. BTW, check out their community calendar near the restrooms! Server Jo was excellent, loving her job and environment, and she REALLY knew the menu. Jo elevated our experienced further and told us more about the restaurant's mission statement. I loved my Farm House Plate, a tasty plate that included scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, and sensational rosemary-seasoned red potatoes. My better half thought her White Street Plate was great, especially the sweet potato pancakes! Their mission captivates me and makes me a Convivium supporter from this point, Their commitment is to instill food justice and a feeling of community in Dubuque, and they back up their words. They grow their own, teach people in the community how to cook, enjoy the food and make a difference for those not well off. I love their passion for helping others and will support them moving forward.

Recently, some close friends, my wife and I drove over to Dubuque for a weekend getaway. We love…read morefarm-to-table restaurant concepts and in-city dining, so we thought Convivium would be an ideal spot to have breakfast on our first day in town. As great as this place could (if not should) be, it will never reach it's potential with the lousy customer service that we experienced. Why do I say this? Read on Yelper. We arrive for breakfast around 9:45 am on Saturday. There was a little bit of a line, which is to be expected at any well known breakfast/brunch establishment, right? The young lady working the register asked if we wanted to pick a table outside, handed us four menus and told us that someone would be out there to help us shortly. We sat at an empty, yet still dirty with plates from the last customers, table that was in the shade. Annnnnd we waited. As staff came out to attend to other customers sitting in the same patio area, the four of us sat there waiting for water, coffee, a smile... heck even an acknowledgement that we were there would have been nice. Seriously, if the Invisible Man was real and sitting at the table, he probably would have had a better chance of being noticed by the servers working that morning. We ended up busing our own table because no staff would bother to do it - I'm very serious. Nearly 20 minutes pass. As another couple comes into the patio, sits down and gets near immediate service with their drink orders, we had it! We entered the restaurant to find out what the problem is for such terrible service?!? The tall, head service member (did not catch her name) had an attitude for sure with her question "Did one of us seat you?" and we answered that "No, your host teammate told us to grab the table." She damn near rolled her eyes. Finally, lightening struck... someone showed up to give us water, wipe the table, and take our order. But don't get your hopes up that this was the end of bad service. Regrettably, it was not. We waited nearly 25 more minutes to get our order of eggs, potatoes, bacon, and sausage. Tough order for a breakfast place, don'tcha think? Out comes the food... without utensils to eat with. 4 mins of watching your food get cold motivated us to good inside and get our own utensils. As we did, the head member walks out with the items. Now - let's shift to the one positive part of the experience and that of course is the food. To show you that I am a reasonable reviewer, I will tell you that the meal was very tasty, cooked to order, and satisfying (especially when you're starving!). When I said at the beginning that this place can be great, the food is the reason why. After a Friday night of fun, a place like Convivium is just what you want for a Saturday breakfast before an afternoon of NCAA College Football - you know what I mean? But until management decides to hold the staff accountable for this terrible customer service, Convivium will be closed in less than 5 years (my prediction). Read some of the other reviews... we share the same general opinion. And this is coming from someone that values restaurant concepts like this one. Get it together before its too late, Convivium.

A local family owned business with lotttsssss of popcorn options. They have classic flavors…read morestarting from cheddar and going all the way to very unique flavors of jalapeño cheddar or sour cream and chive. There is a staff member at the very front that offers samples to help you decide which bag or bags to purchase. This is such a cute and family feel spot. Everyone seemed so happy to be in there and it brought me so much joy. My fiancé and I went with the galena mix which contained cheddar, caramel and kettle corn. It was verrrrrrry good. Next time we'll be more adventurous and try some of their unique flavors.

A cute shop in Downtown Galena. Definitely a tourist trap. They will give you free taste of their…read morehundreds of flavor of popcorn. Some taste good, some are just ok and so salty. As a tourist, of course I have to get a bag. One bag of popcorn costs me $10.87. No price tag. Lol! At least all the staff are very nice.