5 stars for the Cherry Valley Cafe…read more I really enjoyed this cute little neighborhood cafe. There is plenty of seating inside, and our waitress (I believe her name was Pam), was extremely friendly and provided quick and great service. I also got to meet the owner who was very nice. I tried the Mushroom & Swiss Omlette, which was fantastic. It went great with their local signature hot sauce, which had a nice smoky kind of taste to it and wasn't crazy spicy, perfect for breakfast. The prices are super reasonable as well. Overall, you should definitely support this small business and check out Cherry Valley Cafe - it's very close to the Hurricane Harbor Rockford water park if you're planning on going there in the summertime.

Delicious food, attentive service! Exactly what you'd expect in a small-town diner. I'll be back!read more

My daughter invited us to breakfast and to our surprise we met the real NED.. awesome surprise it…read moremade this place more special.. we told him how much my family loves this place .. we sure come here a couple of times a month all year here for their yummy food and great service.. my family favorite place for breakfast. Amazing place to come with friends and family.. Love their food , soups and biscuits.. The peeps in the kutchen are doing and amazing job with the food.. ambience here is welcoming. Kudos to the back of the house team .. The waitress here are all great too... High five you sure are all a great Team. Thx for the food and service... see you guys soon..

It pains me to say this but their quality has been going downhill for takeout orders, which we…read moreusually do on Sundays on our way back home. Three times we have ordered in the past few months and we have had issues. My favorite thing on the menu is the German 2x2x2. I love the combo of the potato pancakes, the sausage patties, and the egg. The first time of the three my issue was small, I always request cheese on my eggs and that was missed. The last time before today I was given bacon instead of sausage, which is not even an option on the menu as the dish itself is supposed to be sausage, not a choice of meat. Today, I was again given bacon (I do not like take out bacon as it does not travel well) instead of sausage patties and my potato pancakes were so burnt they were inedible. I ate the eggs and threw away my soggy, limp bacon and the black potato pancakes. Clearly there is no one running quality checks. As this is the third issue I think we will take a break on carry outs from Ned's and go elsewhere. I really hope they turn it around! We used to love Ned's!

The chocolate chip cookies were fresh, big and sooo good. The chicken pesto panini was fresh and…read moreflavorful! If we come back to Rockford, we will stop here again!

Best ham and Swiss sandwich I've ever had in my life. The smokey flavor of the ham pairs perfectly…read morewith the buttery roll, cheese and mustard sauce: Chili was okay, bakery items are amazing (especially the cookies). A bit pricey as a lunch option but absolutely worth a visit!

Nice relatively new breakfast/brunch place…read more ATMOSPHERE/ARCHITECTURE: 9/10 Pretty spacious interior setup seating 50-60 people with an open well lit layout. It makes for a nice Sunday brunch place for sure. SERVICE: 9/10 Staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Despite it always being quite packed, service is expeditious. FOOD: 9/10 Breakfast Potatoes - 10/10 - A small side of cubed potatoes fried breakfast style that is quite amazing. Their seasoning for it is absolutely spot on. Never had any other cubed potatoes quite as good as here. Sriracha Chicken and Waffles - 9/10 - Great fusion twist on the classic chicken and waffles from the southern comfort food menu. The presentation is quite beautiful and it tastes just as good. Spiciest of the sriracha sauce balanced by the sweetness of honey makes for a perfect combination. Chicken Fried Steak - 9/10 - Pretty standard fair deep fried steak battered chicken style. The sauce is done quite well. Very rich and creamy but not overpowering. VALUE: 8/10 Overall fair prices for what you get. PROBABILITY OF RETURN: 10/10 I already have multiple times. TO EAT OR NOT TO EAT: Eat! OVERALL: 9/10

The food is Awesome, the restaurant is very clean, and inviting. I don't know why people can't just…read moretry it? And they have alcohol for those who are looking for that!! The service is excellent. I don't have one bad word to say about it. It seems when we get anything new people stick their noses up?? Why not try it. You won't be disappointed.. I love it!!

Loved it! Our waitress was fabulous and so welcoming and kind to my two feral, little boys! The…read morefood was delicious- We had a veggie omelet, triple berry French toast, pancakes, and fresh fruit. Coffee was hot, and the restaurant has a great atmosphere, and was clean! Loved it and will definitely be back next time we're in town to visit family!

Everything about this place is positive. There service is the best. Fair prices and good size…read moreportions. Best restaurant in the area.

Favorite breakfast place. The loaded hash browns (hashtastic) are amazing. The restaurant has a…read morerefreshing and unique atrium atmosphere and the service is friendly and prompt.

The food is good. The service is good a tad on the expenses side the Johnny pancakes there in…read moreBelvedere though has a really nice little outside garden area to eat for a family of four or five he could get a little pricey, but a good solid breakfast.

Great service but the food? Really bad. I did not think anyone could screw up breakfast but I now…read moreknow they can. The hostess and waitress were friendly and attentive. The food however was just bad. The hash browns were old and rubbery. There was barely any sausage in the biscuits and gravy although the biscuits were actually quite good. The toast was not toasted, just buttered bread. Since I had a skillet, those awful hash browns were in everything and just ruined it. They were really bad. I would not eat there again.

First of all, our server seemed to be in quite a foul mood right off the bat and we felt a little…read morehurried. We were not there right before closing or anything and there were only a few other tables so they weren't scrambling. The waffles were an odd texture and seemed almost stale and the apples on top were very soggy, almost a mush. The veggie omelet was good but of the four of us only one liked their meal. And we're easy to please with breakfast-- give me eggs and bacon and I'm happy. I really wanted to like Nori's because of its proximity to Rock Cut but we all left saying we probably wouldn't come back. Will likely give it another shot because I know everyone has bad days but our first impression was not a good one.

This is our FAVORITE breakfast spot! Can't say enough about Pete and the ladies. The food is fresh,…read moredelicious and you won't go away hungry. We like to sit at the counter and watch Pete cook. These folks are a well oiled machine. They are all smiles and we really noticed the teamwork. Pete greets every customer personally when they arrive and knows most by name. We enjoy the "old fashioned " diner vibe. Plus they have good coffee.

THEY DO NOT ACCEPT credit cards- cash debit or atm. Small diner. Food was basic diner food. Coffee…read morewas not good at all. Service and owner were very friendly.