Lola’s Deli

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.

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Arthur's Garden Deli

4.0(75 reviews)

46.8 mi

Old-school sandwich shop where you can get a wrap or sandwich the way you like it. Nothing fancy…read more Simple ingredients and toppings with a self-serve fountain for beverages. There are the usual deli sides (tater salad, slaw, Mac n cheese, chili, and soup). Some locally-made sweets and a ginormous peanut butter cup...all that and bags of chips!! My Rueben wrap was solid and hubby's sandwich was gone before we were in the entrance ramp back to I-88. It sustained us for the day and was a much-relieved departure from the usual fast-food chain burger or chicken. The employees were pleasant and patient with customers. Got our order correct and completed quickly! Whether you are on I-88 or a local, pop in to Arthur's Garden deli for a sando. For the same amount of time as a big-box store, you can enjoy a custom sandwich and support the local economy!

Always a must stop when visiting family! The bread on the sammies is so soft and fluffy and the…read moreingredients are always fresh. Friendly staff and efficient. We always know what we are getting, we love the consistency.

Waiting area

This would be the 4 inch ham, salami, and provolone. Quite a bit more meat than normally expected.

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Quite a tiny little shack for serving great deli sandwiches.

Small Town Saloon

4.6(40 reviews)

0.0 mi

We'll return when we're back. We ordered:…read more Cheese burger - 10/10 Italian beef - 9/10 Grilled cheese with bacon 8.5/10 *recommends Texas toast* Despite the higher price, it was worth it following our previous experience up the road. Service was great, it was a cute hidden gem I'd say! The booths are tiny but we didn't mind it. It definitely gave the older dive vibe. A local hot spot if you will. They also had canned soda was a plus for me. Overall, it was a 9/10 experience and highly recommend!!

Very welcoming atmosphere The waitress Miss Tracy was…read moreexceptional. The burgers tasted great. Make sure to try the homemade chips.

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Bar Area

OJ's Main Street Tap

3.2(30 reviews)

0.1 mi

I don;t know where these negative reviews are coming from. I live 1.5 hrs away and happily drive…read morehere for the pizza and the Guinness on tap. Nice place, quiet, friendly. And yes, I've had all manner of pizza (Chicago, NY, homemade from our own wood fired oven).

The only good thing to say about this place is the waitress who was really good…read more The wings were some of the worst I have had. Baked and then fried dry as can be. The pizza lacked any sauce the pork was was burnt and looked noting like the pictures. Will not return.

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Taco pizza

Bread & Vine

4.6(215 reviews)

12.6 mi

Love this place. Ultra flavorful foods. The Muscles are delectable. I dont know if I love the…read moremuscles or the savory delicious sauce they come in. Large portion and bread to get all the goodness. I even take the wine sauce home after to enjoy later with pasta. Escargot is buttery and scrumptious. And we also love the cheese plate. Top it all off with a great waiter (Dave) for a perfect experience.

Stopped in to snag a treat at Bread & Vine. So many fantastic looking sweets to choose from! We…read moresettled on a box of six macarons: pistachio, cookies & cream, lavender. They were all fresh and delicious! Highly recommend!!

Interesting interior.

Steak Sandwich #1

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Chocolate martini

Country House Grocery

4.8(8 reviews)

11.1 mi

1st time here. Great family owned store. Has everything you need. Friendly people here. I support…read morelocally owned businesses!

Best little small town grocery store in the area. Kind and friendly staff. Enjoy milk out of the…read moreglass bottle or a fresh sandwich from their meat counter.

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Barrel and Brie

5.0(5 reviews)

23.3 mi

Service with a smile fresh cup of coffee and a few snacks as we hit the open road. Super soft…read morehomemade Carmel candies by "Bonny's Britles Carmels" at the counter and a big selection of loose leaf teas with the option to purchase the disposable paper tea sacs. Great for traveling and easy to keep in your purse. Last item out the door Ice Cream

I've been here a few times as they have great lunch menus and as I drive out to western Illinois I…read morestop here for lunch. This time I saw their specials this week and saw they had a Brisket Nachos. They had me at hello. We stopped in, picked up 2 orders, ate it on the road. Fantastic taste. Not sure why this wasn't on Yelp so I figured I would add it. They have great tasting food. You can take it to go or eat outside on their picnic tables. Friendly service.

Daily Deb's Grind Apricot black tea w/ marigold petals

Ice cream flavors were fantastic

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Bonny's Carmel's are so good & the portions are good too! Grab one or pick up a bag to share

Subway

5.0(2 reviews)

16.1 mi

I came in for a sandwich after being turned away from the Marina Cafe, just a half block away,…read moreduring their posted business hours on a Sunday. The two individuals in the Subway who greeted me were cheerful and incredibly friendly, which was a pleasant surprise. I asked if they still had a sandwich I had enjoyed earlier this year--a "Mexicali" something or other. Although it was no longer on the menu, the staff member said they could still make it for me! I was elated! I was genuinely impressed by this level of customer service, as it's not something I usually experience at Subway chains. The sandwich was delicious, and I probably ate it too quickly. The ambiance was typical of most Subways--clean and quiet. I felt compelled to leave them a very good tip.

This "Fast food" restaurant is a excellent place to get To-Go and has a variety of meals for kids…read moreand adults. The great thing about Subway is the choices you can add to make your meal perfect. Personally my favorite meal is the "Black Forest ham and Turkey" but that is my opinion. Overall this is a great place to eat if looking for a quick delicious meal for any time of the day!

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Savanna Marina Cafe

4.6(5 reviews)

16.1 mi

What a fantastic little out of the way restaurant right in the middle of a working marina. There…read morewas plenty of parking, including parking for a vehicle towing a boat trailer. There is handicap parking, and the building is handicap accessible. Having never been there before, we were thankful for the signage directing us to the doors. They do have a couple of picnic tables outside. If you choose to sit out there to eat in the sunshine, that is an option. The staff was very friendly and greeted us as soon as we walked in the door, which is always nice when trying a new place. The restaurant is a little rustic. However, it was very clean and decorated to go with the marina setting in mind. The menu had plenty of options. However, some options on the menu are not always available. They also have several specials written on a board on the wall. I asked if they serve breakfast all day and was told they do have some who come in any time of day just for breakfast. I am however unclear as to what days and hours they are open. There were 2 of us in our party and both happened to order a chicken sandwich and fries. One was a grilled chicken sandwich and the other was the fried chicken sandwich. They were both very good with a unique and flavorful sauce on them. There was a sweet fry bread on the specials board so we ordered it to go and it was fantastic. We decided if we are ever in the area again, we would return just for that.

I added hashbrowns with cheese and onions which I didn't need. Very generous breakfast. Actually…read morecalled Muddy Waters Cafe. Give these folks a shot, it was really good!

A view of the majority of the dining area

Grilled chicken sandwich and fries ordered with American cheese

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Just a random train car in the lot

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Dennis C.

4 years ago

I had lunch at Lola's today and it was excellent. The Italian beef sandwich with Lola's potato salad was exactly what I hoped it would be. Great atmosphere, great menu, friendly staff! I highly recommend Lola's for breakfast or lunch or for stocking up on deli items! read more

Dan S.

4 years ago

Great spot!! Stopped in for breakfast. Stopped in for a quick to go order. Great service and atmosphere. I'll definitely be back.

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