A friend recommended this cafe right in downtown Rockford. The hot chai was yummy! Yay for…read morealternative milks! I was surprised by how big the avocado toast was- one slice of toast under avocado spread with a fried egg on top plus cut fruit on the side - all in the box! So good. The servers were friendly, knowledgeable & fast. The restaurant can get loud depending on the customers, but we were able to have a normal conversation without being bothered. Such a friendly atmosphere with regulars greeted with hugs and jokes. 2-hour parking -free- on the street out front.

We loved visiting Wired during our short stay in Rockford. I'm a Pacific Northwest coffee lover and…read morethe cappuccino was great! We returned the next day for another. Staff are wonderful, and it was awesome to meet the owners and learn more about the cafe's history as well as the story behind the flame logo. So glad you survived the fire! Thanks for the great coffee!

Cool coffeehouse with great coffee and a friendly and fun-filled atmosphere. The lovation is…read moreceryrally located in Rockford and I found ample parking on the street

I went to Inzombia for the first time yesterday and the server there recommended a fabulous iced…read morecoffee. The place was decorated beautifully. Very funky/chill vibes. Great representation of the 815. I got the Irish Pick Me Up. You can get it as a cold brew or a latte. I opted for the cold brew. The flavor was very good. The perfect amount of sweetness and coffee blend. I will definitely be returning and trying other coffees from there. The Irish Pick Me Up might have to be my go to if I ever get too indecisive to decide on other flavors!

Great place to buy pastries that are fresh and taste delicious! Moreover, they have an amazing…read moreselection! Immediately, we were greeted upon entering, and they were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. It's a small place; however, you can eat on the inside of the river market once you get your food! I wish they had more drink options (espresso & tea), but that's just a personal preference!

This place makes THE BEST pastries and sandwiches! Friendly services, great prices and mouth…read morewatering treats!!!

I visited here on a Sunday morning, while staying at the Embassy Suites. I wasn't in a hurry, which…read moreturned out to be a very good thing. Because it's in a hotel, you have a lot of people with not a lot of other good coffee options stopping in. They took orders at a decent pace, but they're on small coffee shop speed, not chain coffee /go go go speed. I think it took over 20 minutes for them to get to my drink after I ordered. For me, that was fine. I'd already had breakfast and was packed, wasn't in a rush to leave. But there were plenty of others that thought they could just pop in, not realizing that the 20 other people already there were not in fact just hanging out but were also waiting on their coffee. So main negative would be the speed. The coffee was a bit pricy for the size, but it wasn't that much worse than you'd expect at a hotel. The quality, however, was excellent. I wouldn't make a special trip for this, but it is a good option if you're in the area and not in a rush.

Honestly, the best coffee anywhere near here. This place would be AWESOME in the middle of the city…read moreas well! The space is bright, clean and comfortable. There's even an office-type space with windows and dry erase boards. The staff is sooooo nice! Beautiful pastries and great caffeine choices! My husband ordered an Americano and I got a sunstone black "fog"--both drinks were absolutely fabulous! And the best part in my opinion, they were the perfect temperature!

Prairie Street is a great place to go in Rockford! Whether for a nice Dinner,…read more Shareable's, or enjoying the Deck - You'll always meet a friend in there!,

We just stopped to check out the makers fair seen the ad for it on the news Sunday morning…read more After strolling the indoor market we decided to get a drink and a snack ordered the cucumber elder flour spritz, which is pretty good and also The Wisconsin style Brandy old-fashioned and it is very sweet and kind of gross. It taste like cough syrup. But the pickles are super tasty. The breading is good. They're nice and juicy, but they're not very crispy. Also the service takes for EVER!! We are waiting on a side of sauce for dipping. And the pickles are getting cold

Even when this place is busy they make the drinks fast and consistent. The winter frost drink is so…read moregood! Sounds like it would be too sweet--blue raspberry with marshmallow-- but it is really just the perfect blend. Boba is a nice texture. It is a little pricy, almost $10 for a large with boba. Overall a must try.

I really enjoy Candy Cloud, they have a fun variety of drinks. My one dislike is I wish you could…read morecustomize the sweetness level more. The matcha with blueberry is my favorite and it's really good!

Worst customer service I have ever had at a coffee shop. Rude woman works there. Any question I had…read morewas met with attitude. When they were out of half their menu, I decided not to eat there and just sit with my husband who ordered a coffee. She came to our table to lecture us on why we had said we were getting a sandwich then changed our minds. Blamed us for starting to make sandwiches we never officially ordered or payed for (my husband is allergic to pork, and they were out of alternatives so we decided against it). What kind of customer service is that?

I like to support local business, but i walk into Katie's Cup and there's no "Hello" or "how can we…read morehelp you" even though there's no other customers at the counter. Just as well since the table i sit at is so wobbly i couldn't set down a drink and certainly couldn't work at it. As the coffee order is delivered to the person i am meeting, the waitress again does not say a word. Maybe they just don't want to wake the only othe people in there, one sleeping at a table and another on the couch.

Love this boba place inside the Hay Quynh restaurant. Very good smoothies and other milk teas…read more Minus 1.5 stars for being way too expensive at Less than $8 per drink Even Schaumburg and Chicago sell their drink for $4.95. It's out of this world!

Got a Milky Way cookie and ice cream. I got a scoop of pirates bounty and a peanut one I can't…read moreremember the name of. The pirates bounty was amazing! It has M&Ms in it. The Milky Way cookie is actually made with a fun sized Milky Way in it.

From the owner: The Quixotic story began in 2011 as a ministry at Grace Lutheran Church. The objectives were to…read moregive youth employment skills and an opportunity to earn money for mission trips, confirmation camp and other youth activities. In 2016, we were accepted into Rockford City Market and the North End City Market in 2017. It has always been our dream for Quixotic Bakery to grow to the point where we can return to our original vision for Quixotic Bakery and hire youth. In 2019, that goal became a reality as we opened our first retail location in the newly refurbished Indoor City Market and hired our first employees. Know that every purchase you make helps a young person gain confidence and earn their way to their dreams. We appreciate all the support of those who helped make Quixotic Bakery a reality! Please follow us on Facebook for the latest Quixotic news!

Wow was this place good! I heard they added new menu items so I decided to stop by and try…read moresomething new. I ordered the Southwest Chicken salad as a wrap and it was HUGE and stuffed with so many bold flavors (cilantro, black beans, southwest ranch...) I had to take some of it home because it was so big. I definitely feel like I got a lot of food for what I paid. I can't wait to eat here again!

I stopped by HearthRock Cafe with my son for breakfast and had a solid overall experience…read more If you have not been here before, it is actually located inside the Benson Stone Company, which is such a unique setup. The building itself is huge with multiple floors of furniture, home décor, and design spaces, so it turns into more of an experience than just grabbing a meal. It is one of those places where you can walk around, explore, and then sit down to eat, which adds to the overall vibe. We decided to share a few items including the breakfast platter, avocado toast, and a half order of biscuits and gravy. Everything was good and satisfying for the price. The portions were fair and it felt like a dependable spot if you are looking for a casual, no fuss breakfast. Nothing that necessarily stood out as a must have, but still enjoyable and easy to share. We also grabbed a few items to go including a half order of pulled pork, a Swiss and ham sandwich, and a Thai salad wrap. It was nice having a variety of options, especially since their menu offers a mix of breakfast, sandwiches, and lighter options like wraps and salads. I also tried their matcha, which unfortunately was not my favorite, but that is more of a personal preference. From what I have seen in other Yelp and local reviews, people really love this place for the cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and consistent food, and I can definitely see why it has become a go to for many in the area. Overall, it is a good local spot with reasonable pricing and a unique setting inside Benson Stone. A nice place to stop in when you want something simple, comfortable, and convenient, especially if you are already there browsing or shopping.