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 drove to Rockford from Madison to eat here specifically and tagged on going to the Anderson…read moregardens. We were not disappointed! Fantastic food and service! The place is really adorable too. We just happened to swing by here once after a flight delay and they were booked, so we knew it must be good. If you're up for some excellent Scandinavian fusion cooking with some adorable ambiance you found your place! Just be sure to have a reservation on the weekend. This was absolutely worth the wait and the drive!

I tell you what, Rockford, Il is a pretty quiet town. I posit it is so quiet because all of the…read morelife is situated in a rustic, vibrant, warm cafe serving up fresh brunch behind incredible hospitality. The energy inside norwegian is contagious. Everyone is your friend. The service is warm, not stuffy. The food is exactly what you want: hearty, but not heavy, flavorful and still fresh. An absolute gem in a small town. A place that acts as a glue for a community. A space for people to come together share life along an excellent, farm to table meal. Every small town needs their norwegian!

Cute little breakfast spot…read more Came here for a breakfast on a Friday morning. It wasnt busy, but hostess said we could sit wherever we would like. Our server came by after and took our order. She also came to check on us and refilled our drinks/coffee when necessary and was very attentive. Food was good. Nothing crazy since it's just breakfast and prices are decent. Last time I came here was nearly 4 years ago and can tell the inflated prices, but that's honestly everywhere. Would like to come back and try other menu items.

We are regulars at Waffle Shop and love their great food and service. Sometimes…read more really busy on weekends but never a long wait.. That is why we keep coming back!

A.M. Social Brunch - Loves Park, IL…read more I visited opening day and recently came back for the first time since -- and somehow, the food got even better. That alone says a lot. The staff is amazing -- genuinely friendly, attentive to every detail, and clearly working as a team. Even the receptionist, Hannah, was out on the floor welcoming guests and helping wherever needed, which really stood out. You can tell there's a strong operation behind the scenes, and it shows in the overall experience. The restaurant is clean, bright, and incredibly welcoming -- truly the definition of social. It's a place that feels energetic yet comfortable, whether you're there to catch up with friends or enjoy a relaxed brunch. This visit, I tried the raspberry crème brûlée doughnut, and wow -- pure perfection. It came out warm, with a rich custard filling that was absolutely to die for. One of those dishes you're still thinking about after you leave. Between the food, the atmosphere, and the outstanding service, this place continues to impress. I'll obviously be coming back again, and I can't wait to see what else they roll out. Highly recommend

Enjoyed my steak and eggs. My husband enjoyed his omelets…read more I did not enjoy the white toast. They are so soft like it just came out of a bag. Maybe toasted for 15 seconds. I've never had a untoasted toast in a restaurant in my life. Surely disappointed me. Also no water refill until we asked for it after we asked for the check. These are, I hope, next time we come back, will be solved.

This diner is AWESOME!!! It was my first time visiting and I will definitely come back!!…read more The food was fantastic!! I had the chicken skillet for $10. It was loaded with goodness!!! I asked for some salsa. Geno gave me a bottle of his own salsa. DELICIOUS!!!!!! The service was excellent. Quick and friendly. Geno and his family are hard working and polite. Prices are very reasonable and affordable. The dining area is clean and neat. Geno's is our new go-to place!!

Decor was cute, service was amazing, the food lacking. I had the biscuits and gravy with hash…read morebrowns and eggs. The eggs were very overcooked, i only ate a fee bites. The gravy didn't taste homemade and the hash browns had a very weird taste to them. We stopped here traveling from Chicago to Galena because it has great reviews. My husband enjoyed his salisbury steak meal snd would get it again.

Large menu,great service, speedy and fast. Several alternatives, clever names. Have been there…read moreseveral times always good service and fair prices. .

Finally tried Lydia's Cafe! Cute spot off of rural, the service was very attentive and quick even…read morewith a full house. I love the menu idea of naming the dishes after things in Rockford! We opted for the Guilford Omelet and the Davis Park Eggs Benedict. Both were great. We will be back for sure to try more menu items!

My husband and I met my cousin and his wife here on a beautiful sunny day which made the gardens…read morelook fantastic. Two of us had the Fresco burgers. The buns were toasted which made mine dry. The sandwich itself was dry throughout. It had some kind of sauce sparingly on both sides of the burger. It wasn't served with ketchup, which is fine, if there is something to make it moist enough. Maybe if the sandwich had had more than one tomato. I asked for fruit instead of the fries and the fruit was wonderful - strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, cantaloupe, pineapple. Another person had a lovely salad, which I didn't catch the name of, but I'm sure the unique part of it was that it had beets on top. The final person had the Nashville Fried Chicken Sandwich. He felt the sandwich was left in the fryer a little too long. Jamie H was our waiter and he was very attentive. He came and filled our drinks before they were even empty. Made sure we were happy with everything. Big problem!!! All they had left for dessert, at lunchtime, was 3 different sorbets. Very disappointing!!!

Stopped in here for lunch after a day of working in rockford. Displace is located in japanese style…read morebotanical garden. Pretty large dining room. Tons of options on the menu , including breakfast , salads and sandwich options. Nice selection of alcoholic non alcoholic smoothies , juices and coffees available. I had the chicken fried steak with rosemary gravy breakfast potatoes in your choice of eggs. It was absolutely delicious. Would definitely come back and do a nice walk through the gardens if I was in rockford again.

Enjoy this place every time we come. Service is always exceptional. Had the blueberry burger this…read moretime. My new favorite.

We have a history here as it was the place of our 1st date. But tbh the food is priced a little…read morehigh for mediocre food. We always joke bc nothing here is outstanding but we probably will always be customers bc it's the place our story started