Been coming here for more than 30 years when in town. This shop was responsible for my awakening to…read moreartisanal cheese. Much of the region has caught up to this shop and it's appreciation of finer food, but Galena River wine and cheese still provides a great spot yo grab picnic supplies, a unique bottle of wine, or just some really good cheese for home.

Good-sized place with 2 rooms - one primarily dedicated to cheese and the other primarily dedicated…read moreto alcoholic beverages. There's a wide variety of cheeses ranging from the common to the quite unusual. As an example, we took home a green gouda cheese and tequila lime cheddar cheese. The second room offers a wide variety of wine, beer, and spirits - with tastings available for selected offerings. We tried a few wines that were compatible with the cheese we had based on recommendations. We were given all the time we needed.

A decent little shop with a wide selection of bulk candy and chocolate. The prices seemed fair,…read morebut like any bulk candy store you have a shop smart. The one thing that stood out to me here was their business model. You aren't allowed to fill your own bags. As you browse you are approached and asked if you need a bag. If the answer is yes the helpers fill the bags for you. You tell them what you want and they get it out of the bulk bins. A little different than other bulk candy stores I've been in before where it's more of less self service. From a health and welfare standpoint I can respect this... From a control standpoint I really wasn't a fan. I want to have the bag in my hand. I know roughly how much a pound weighs in my own hand. It's hard to judge the weight when it's in someone else's.

Try the giant Georgie's (caramel on pecans topped with chocolate) and you'll know why this candy…read morestore has been around forever. I'm 57 and my parents brought me here as a kid. When I walked in this time it smelled exactly as it did when I was a child. In an instant I was teleported back in time.

Wow the balsamic vinegar and white vinegar selections and taste were amazing. Such a great variety…read moreof unique flavors and free tastings of almost all of them. Looks like they also keep up with consumer demands and likes and dislikes bc some were discontinued so it's good they must listen to opinions. We loved the balsamic vinegars and bought 3 for $60 and they were pretty amazing: black garlic, watermelon, and white peach. The staff Van was great and friendly.

Awesome customer service . The bottle of vinegar i ordered arrived broken. Two days after notifying…read morethe company a new bottle was delivered. Great products great service

My daughters went crazy in here buying all kinds of different shapes and colors of pasta. We got a…read morehuge bag for $75 and will be feasting for weeks to come. Super friendly lady behind the counter and plenty of room to peruse!

Pasta up to your eyeballs at this store. They have run of the mill spaghetti and stuff and what I…read morewas looking for, orecchiette, and pasta in various colors and stuff too. I bought some rainbow colored orecchiette, which was fun. They also have pasta that is labeled with various universities in the region; Illinois State, Wisconsin, University of Iowa, etc. They have dog shaped pasta, as well as other interest-based ones. The biggest issue for me is that it was so incredibly high priced. The pasta I bought was $15 per bag. I know it's imported, but... wow. What I buy at the store is maybe as high as $2.50 per bag. In addition to all the pasta you could ever want, they have some other food items and culinary tools.

Galena Canning is a must stop! Their store is split between both sides of Main Street in Downtown…read moreGalena. One shop focus more on Hot and Spicy while the other focuses on Sweet and Savory so be sure to check out both locations! Hot and Spicy: Mostly hot sauces and spiced jams but SO MANY OPTIONS! Sweet and Savory: Spices, Rubs, Stuffed Olives, Preserves, Salsas, Dips, Cocktail Mixers, Pickled Items. Tip: They offer a lot of samples on Saturdays and Sundays from 12-3pm!

There are two Galena Canning locations (106 & 107 S Main St.) that are basically across the street…read morefrom one another. I skipped one, but the one with the hot and BBQ sauces... This is a MUST STOP at location if you are a chilihead! Hundreds of different sauces included their own "Fire in the hole" (FITH) brand. I absolutely loved how they displayed the sauces, the information posted, and the free samples! The ghost pepper and reaper jars of their FITH salsas are very good, but need to be approached with caution! I torched my taste buds on a sample of the reaper version. It took a while to come back. Lol The FITH pepper sauces are good too. A nice mix to searve as a dip with a bottom layer of cream cheese... We have a Pepper Palace here in the Des Moines IA metro that I enjoy hitting up every now and then with a pretty good variety of sauces. Galena Canning was right up there with it...if not slightly better. Awesome selection and fair prices!

No ice cream , just popcorn and soft fudge. Free tastings…read more Nice staff. Would add this to my places to visit in Galena.

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.

The chocolate Oreos are the best! The shop is very clean and the staff are very nice. They get…read moretheir chocolate from overseas and it is so good. Also, love that they sell purses from Ireland and Scotland.

We highly recommend stopping at this shop if you have a sweet tooth. The chocolates are delicious…read moreand the service was excellent. My husband and I were firing off our choices and they somehow managed to keep up with us. LOL The owner offered us a free ice pack for the ride home and we assured her that the chocolates would likely not last that long.

A MUST TRY BRUNCH SPOT!!…read more Husband and I both raved about this place all weekend and can't wait to come back! It's "cute" inside and features art from a local artist that you can purchase. We were also fortunate enough to be sat in a window seat and loved starting our day watching the energy of main street while enjoying delicious coffee and sandwiches! Husband a turkey club (the Logan?) and a iced vanilla chai latte. I got the cranberry chicken salad sandwich and an iced vanilla and caramel latte. Husband LOVED their homemade chips!

Friendly staff, great service, love the ambiance. We always go for breakfast which is delicious…read more They keep my coffee cup filled with hot coffee to boot!

Okay, I've been convinced. Fritz and Frites is the BEST dinner restaurant in Galena!…read moreNot only is the food incredible, the service is out of this world and the vibes are truly *chef's kiss.* I came here for my birthday with some friends and our young kids (two 4 year olds and an infant.) From the moment we made our reservation, the staff was incredibly accommodating. By no means is this a typical "bring the kids" type of dining establishment, but sometimes parents just gotta do what they gotta do... and the staff at Fritz and Frites were truly so kind and accepting. The kids drew with crayons on the table paper cover and ate some delicious mac and cheese from the sides menu. They were as content as the adults were with their meals! Speaking of our meals, I ordered the Poulet Roti. An absolutely delicious roasted chicken dish, which I believe is the best chicken I've ever tasted! I can't wait for our next trip to Galena, just for another dinner at this wonderful place.

10/10 we have been here multiple times. It's my favorite restaurant in Galena…read more Ambiance - makes you feel like you are in a cute lil European bistro Food - 10/10. Small, but mighty menu with French and German cuisine. Wine and beer menu are also great. Service - always great. Even when we were there during Covid and they were behind, they kept us informed and even gave us a free dessert.