Located across the river from Maine St, this quaint old house turned restaurant is worth the stop. There is on street and public parking available. I would recommend making reservations as it was consistently busy. We opted for seats at the bar to avoid an hour wait. This place is tiny, so it would not be ideal for large groups. It would be difficult to accommodate someone who could not navigate stairs (there are both stairs to enter as well as a staircase for most of the dining space). Servers were friendly and helpful, the right amount of attentive. The food came out quickly. They offer light lunch, brunch, breakfast fare, with specials, and baked goods from Lola. A popular special is a homemade pop tart, which has rotating flavors (today was blueberry with lemon frosting). We opted for French Toast, pork belly, and the country skillet. Everything was delicious and portions were generous. All around a great find. read more

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Absolutely lovely place. Service was an 11/10 - she belongs in fine dining I swear. The space is lovely and clean, adorable decor, and the food was stellar. Highly recommend their buttery soft frittatas. read more

Otto's Place - Outside - New American Near Me - Galena, Illinois

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Ottos is always amazing the food is always good and the service is great too. Went the weekend before Mother's Day- with a reservation. Had to wait an additional 30 min, and they gave us a free plate of pop tarts for the trouble which was nice. They serve great coffee also- it's their house blend made by the wired rabbit which is also down on the strip in Galena- love that coffee blend, and went home with a bag that was promptly finished. read more

Food was absolutely delicious!! Such a small looking restaurant on the outside but the restaurant inside looked so big and spacious. Seating upstairs and downstairs. The waitress,Renee, was super sweet and so attentive. We loved having her for a server. Will definitely be back here. read more

Otto's Place - Bloody Mary - New American Near Me - Galena, Illinois

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Now this place was delicious. Between the cold brew coffee with maple cold foam, the smash burger, and kettle chips and the s'mores poptart. You cannot go wrong. Only mistake we made was not making reservations earlier - the wait was about 35-40 min. But we overall loved it all! read more

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The food is always amazing, always fast no matter how busy, service is quick, they are very nice no matter who has served us, lived in galena my whole life and never had a bad experience old owners or new. The vibe in the building is adorable, comfortable, and homey. but ALWAYS make a reservation, they're a small establishment and are very good, so a reservation is necessary. and if you are planning on eating there during the summer, make sure to make the reservation weeks in advance, they're booked quick because, well it's great, and summers busy. If you are unable to do stairs though, make sure you request the downstairs area! read more

Very cute spot to grab breakfast! Loved the atmosphere and the service was great but the food was just okay. I had the frittata which looked good but was lacking flavor. Loved the salad and potatoes that came with the dish. We also tried the French toast which again, looked better than it tasted. I would definitely return and try other items because I liked the place itself! read more

Otto's Place - French toast - New American Near Me - Galena, Illinois

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Great balance of traditional breakfast food, pastries, and some creative unique entrees all in a historic cute building. Best veggie omelette I've had. read more

Otto's occupies a very handsome, historic building (a general store built around 1900 I believe). Tables on the second floor may have a nice view of the river, the nearby park, and/or the vintage restored train station across the street. Based on reviews, I expected a knockout breakfast, but it didn't quite live up. The food was definitely good, just not the best ever. My own dish, the day's special english muffin sandwich with pork belly, was clearly made with quality ingredients but tasted bland. However, I found some of my family's selections to be more satisfying; highlights included the breakfast potatoes, garden omelette, and french toast. Reservations are recommended for the weekend--they were nearly full at 9:30 on an August Monday morning. read more

A reservation is a must on the weekends as it's a very busy place, food was amazing. Loved the berry french toast and chorizo scrambler, my cold brew was also amazing. read more

Otto's Place - New American Near Me - Galena, Illinois

Cute and tasty little brunch spot in a beautiful area by the River. The food was delicious and fresh! In our group, we had the egg tacos, Ottos sandwich, and heuvos rancheros. We also had the berry toast for the table to share. The drinks (cold brew) was so good as well! We did not leave any crumbs! Food portions were good and some can be shared. read more

Amazing breakfast! 5 of us dined, and breakfast was enjoyed by all. We enjoyed it so much we went back for breakfast the next day! Great food. read more

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This restaurant is really cute and in a nice spot in town. We loved the food options and also that you could get breakfast cocktails. Loved the cinnamon roll and the sweet potato hash. Our waiter was super helpful and informative. read more

Otto's Place - New American Near Me - Galena, Illinois

My husband and I went in to Otto's for breakfast this morning. It was easily the best breakfast spot we have found in Galena! It is an old home converted to a breakfast/lunch spot. We learned the name "Otto" pays homage to a man named Otto who originally lived upstairs, had plans to make it a restaurant downstairs, but unfortunately just wasn't able to financially. It is warm and welcoming inside! We sat up at the bar, but we learned it is smart to make reservations ahead of time! I started with some cold brew which was great! Pro tip, add the maple cold foam on top it is delicious! My husband had the country skillet. The biscuit was delicious! He really liked the biscuit gravy too and thought it wasn't so heavy like some can be. I ordered the sweet potato hash which was delicious! I ordered some sourdough on the side. We also decided to split the homemade pop tart and you should also! It was so delicious! We also learned that the chef behind the restaurant is Kevin Scharpf who was on season 16 of Top Chef, too cool!! We will definitely be going back to Otto's next time we are in Galena! read more

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While in Galena.....Worth the Repeat Visit! This is officially our new favorite breakfast spot in Galena--we came two days in a row! Everything is made with quality ingredients: Scratch-made pancakes w/ real maple syrup & killer French toast. The sweet potato hash & salmon lox were outstanding. Get the flaky apple pop tarts! Service was great; sitting at the counter was cool both times. 10/10 recommend! read more

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We've been coming to Galena for 18 years and this was the first time we came here! We typically go out for dinner and make breakfast at home but Otto's is a must for breakfast! My husband and I both had the breakfast sando. The portions were large and I was stuffed. My mom ordered the skilled and said it was really good. Kids had the pancakes which were fluffy. I'm deducting 1 star because my husband did not like the coffee. Our waiter was super friendly. Great service. I will definitely be back to try some of their lunch menu items. read more

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The best brunch ever--hands down! My fiancé and I just moved here from Southern California, and Otto's completely blew us away. We ordered the country skillet and Otto's breakfast sando, plus a couple of Bloody Marys -- everything was incredible. The food had amazing depth of flavor and was clearly made with care. Our server was also the bartender, and he was fantastic! We got our drinks almost immediately after ordering, and he took the time to go over the menu with great recommendations. He was friendly, upbeat, and handled a small kitchen mix-up quickly and with a smile. This is by far the best brunch in the tri-state area, without question. We can't wait to come back and bring everyone we know! read more

A true gem in Galena! Delicious and FRESH food. Amazing service. Atmosphere is cute and energetic. A must stop if you visit Galena! Make reservations. They are always very busy and the restaurant is on the smaller side. read more

i'm from the suburb of Chicago and this breakfast place is awesome. Delicious food great ambience and good server. I will miss this place because the drive is very far. read more

Otto's is a great place for breakfast and lunch. It's got a couple levels, but it does get quite loud, so when they're busy, be prepared to have a bit of noise around you. We grabbed some egg tacos and sweet potato hash. Everything was excellent, and I appreciate their great service. Sometimes is takes a bit to get someone to initially stop over, so take some time and check out the menu - but once you get started, they're very attentive. If you're staying somewhere in Galena where you're not going to hang out for breakfast in a hotel or similar, you can't go wrong with the menu at Otto's. Plus, once you're done, you can always walk down by the train tracks and work off the meal you just ate! Really great scenery for those looking to explore Galena! read more

Otto's Place - Egg tacos - New American Near Me - Galena, Illinois

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One of my favorite places to eat! Friendly, fast service, and the cutest historic building. Only downside is it's hard to get in without reservations and as a local it breaks my heart. Definitely check it out! read more

There aren't many full service breakfast/brunch places in downtown Galena and thankfully Otto's Place did not disappoint! They do accept reservations online which is super helpful since brunch places are typically a first come first serve mindset. We were seated right away and attended to with hot coffees within minutes. The mugs are powerful with a motivation statement which is a great way to start your day. The restaurant fits up to maybe 40-50 people. 2 floors which is pretty cool. My fiancé and I sat on the 2nd floor. For food we both got breakfast dishes. Eggs were flight and fluffy and cooked to perfection. I would stay away from a basic eggs, bacon, bread option since they do have 'fancier' choices that seemed to have lots more flavor. read more

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I am so glad I made a reservation for this place. What an amazing experience start to finish. We had berry Nutella pancakes, a turkey and bacon sandwich (altered from the melt by a picky kid) and a regular egg/bacon/toast combo. Juice and coffee was delicious and service was fast and friendly. Don't sleep on this place - it is adorable and so welcoming! read more

Interesting brunch menu with unique selections. Staff were friendly and attentive. There's a little street parking, but also a sizable parking lot nearby. I was surprised we were seated right away, given that it seemed busy when we got there. Ambiance is comfortable and homey. read more

Otto's Place - New American Near Me - Galena, Illinois

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The service is outstanding. Super friendly and makes you feel at home. The food is fantastic. Very large portions so go in hungry. Excellent coffee and awesome cinnamon rolls. A must go to for breakfast read more

Strong breakfast, particularly at sweet Pop tart - 4.5/5. Fun and unique blueberry pop tart. Nice pastry, delicious filling. Cinnamon roll - 4/5. Great cream cheese frosting. Frittata - 3.5/5. Tomato jam works well read more

Otto's Place is the place to go in Galena! We went over President's Day weekend and the snow had just come down, so I believe Galena was packed due to Chestnut Mountain. It was hard to get a seat, but we made an effort on the very last day of our trip. I recommend going right when they open OR making reservations by calling ahead. I think they will hardly sit a party of 6-8 together when it's a busy weekend. So be prepared to split up if it's just one of those days. They have the best brunch food in town! I love their creative dishes, lovely interior, and friendly staff. Our table of four got the breakfast hash? I think that's what it was called, but basically, it was a sandwich with their amazing homemade mayo, arugula, pork belly, and scrambled eggs on a ciabatta bun! On the side was a side of very well-seasoned potatoes. And we also got french toast. The brioche was out, so the waiter let us know that the chocolate bread was available. The food did not disappoint! After dining in, we got to speak to the waiter about the history of Otto's and how well the "newer" owners have really transformed Otto's into what it is today. He was super friendly and helpful. This is somewhere I'd go back to! Thank you Otto's for the friendly service and great food. Definitely lived up to the hype. They also sell Trolley's coffee there too! And I was a big fan of Trolley's when I visited their coffee shop. read more

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Cute restaurant! Very spacious and our waitress recommended seating us upstairs for a better view. Our server was speedy. My country skillet was good, was lacking some seasoning on the potatoes but the gravy really made up for it. Delicious biscuits!!! read more

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This is the whole package. Food. Service. And ambiance. Love coming here. I never seem to get the same thing. Always switching my order. That's what's great about this place. It's always so friendly and yummy read more

The cutest breakfast spot! We had a reservation since we had a larger group. All the food was amazing but the homemade poptarts were a group favorite. Amazing service. Highly recommend! read more

Awesome breakfast place. Friendly service, great food and portions. The pop tarts were great!

Make the reservation, it's so worth it! Walked in and were seated right away. Love the history of the building and the story behind the space. Food was amazing! I had the smothered burrito... it sure is messy but so so good! Tons of flavor. Next time might ask for the chipotle sauce on the side. My husband had the sweet potato hash and said it was really good (and he's not the easiest to impress!) read more

Otto's Place - Smothered burrito - New American Near Me - Galena, Illinois

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This has been a family 'go to' for years and thru a variety of owners, still fantastic every time we go. Husband and I popped in here yesterday for a quick lunch before heading to our sisters house. I had the half salad/soup combo. The soup of the day was Peruvian chicken and it was very yummy. Shredded chicken, potato, cilantro, lime, etc. I will crave this next time I catch a cold. Hubby had his favorite, the chicken salad sandwich and an iced tea- always good. Service was perfect, they get great exercise running up and down the stairs! $25 before tip. Oh- you can walk it off on the river trail, which is right outside their front door. Lovely stroll along the River! read more

Otto's Place - Half house salad and cup of Peruvian chicken soup - New American Near Me - Galena, Illinois

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I went here based on mixed reviews on yelp. This restaurant is off the beaten path right next to Grant Park welcome center. Luckily I called ahead of time to make reservations and it was an hour and 15 minute wait. We were seated at the time expected. The host was very friendly. The ambience is very nice and the waiter was very friendly and attentive. The Mamosa with lavender was very good and a tad strong :). The bloody Mary was a bit spicy. The side spinach salad was excellent that came with cashews with a sesame vinaigrette was excellent but a bit pricey for a side salad at $8. The red pepper soup was salty but good. The chicken salad sandwich with a substitution of the pretzel bun was just ok (honestly Potbelly's makes a better one). The sandwich needed more mayonnaise. The fruit on the side was very good mix of blueberries, pineapple and cantaloupe. I give this place an overall 3.5 stars. read more

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Very very Good breakfast! go see them! they do not rush you out the door like Charlie's Place! you can take your time eating! We had several items, all of them were great! read more

Place was packed on a Sunday for brunch. Had a reservation so was seated right away but had to wait several min a couple times to get drinks refilled and orders taken. Flavors were good and food was fresh. The giant cinnamon roll was good, but a little on the dry side. read more

Otto's Place - two plates of food on a table - New American Near Me - Galena, Illinois

Fantastic breakfast/brunch. Great menu, great food, great service in an adorable farm house like atmosphere. Splurge on one of their homemade pop tarts or cinnamon rolls. My omelet was perfect and my husband enjoyed his breakfast tacos. Highly recommend this place. A plus. read more

Otto's Place - The menu . Everything everyone ordered around us looked amazing. Food was awesome - New American Near Me - Galena, Illinois

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This was absolutely delicious!! We had a table at a window with a beautiful view of the park, the waiter was super friendly and just a cool guy. And the breakfast - OMG so good, you can tell how much love and care goes into this homemade food. It was delicious!!! And definitely try the homemade pop tart - what a fun and unique morning treat!! read more

Breakfast is amazing at Otto's, though you'll want to make reservations on weekends or you may be in for a wait. The coffee was delicious and their meals were all made fresh, down to their biscuits. Galena nostalgia and views made it very welcoming and warm! read more

This is now wholly a breakfast/lunch place, has been for couple yrs. We came by at noon and it was packed with a table wait but direct seating at counter. We had the frittata and the sweet potato hash. Both dishes were very good. Service was fast, friendly and efficient. Not sure what upstairs looks like now, as we ate at the counter downstairs. They have liquor and bottled beer, wine etc. read more

Otto's Place - Sweet Potato Hash with over easy eggs - New American Near Me - Galena, Illinois

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