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!

Before I review Big Bill's, I'd like to comment on the last review left by Michelle P. on November…read more8. It was a one-star review and was an obvious hit job. How do I know? Our server Carol helped my wife and me and her party as well that day. They were complaining from the time they walked in. When they asked for special treatment and got it (ordering breakfast during lunch), Michelle chose not to eat. As a former business owner, I do not like it when people leave hit job type reviews when they are not deserved. I am only surprised that no one has reviewed Big Bill's since. I was not going to review the place as I have reviewed it before. It hasn't changed - it's still great. We were staying at 305 North Inn up the street and took advantage of the $10 per person per day credit they offered at Big Bill's. Every day our servers were responsive and the food delicious. You can't go wrong. The prices are still low and the environment is still warm and inviting. I'm impressed!

My boyfriend and I went to Bread & Vine in Galena on January 22nd 2026, and we had the absolute…read morepleasure of being served by Lexi (I did some digging on Facebook to find her because I wanted to make sure I got her name correct.) I felt compelled to leave this review because exceptional service like hers deserves to be recognized. From the moment we sat down, Lexi was attentive, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable. She had an answer to every single question we asked -- not just about the menu, but about the business itself. She knew so much about Bread & Vine that I genuinely thought she might be the owner. That level of pride and understanding is rare and speaks volumes about her professionalism. What really stood out was how accommodating and engaging she was. She made thoughtful recommendations, not only for food and drinks, but also for other places to visit and things to do around Galena. It truly elevated our entire experience. Because of her suggestions and the way she described everything so well, we ended up ordering (and purchasing) more than we originally planned -- simply because we trusted her recommendations. Lexi is the kind of employee every business hopes to have. She represents Bread & Vine with confidence, warmth, and expertise. She absolutely deserves recognition -- and in my opinion, a raise -- for the way she goes above and beyond for guests. I hope she sees this and I hope this reaches someone as important as her. We'll definitely be back, and a big reason why is Lexi.

Top notch! We had pastries, which were devine. Flaky with…read morejust the right sweetness. Lattes...YUM...beautifully smooth and flavorful. Solid service and lovely atmosphere.

Located across the river from Maine St, this quaint old house turned restaurant is worth the stop…read more 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.

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

Centrally located in Galena, this place has something for everyone! The soups and salad were…read moreespecially delicious! They were so good, in fact, that we craved them and wenr back the next day - even with many eatery options to choose from. We believe that the service provided at restaurants can totally make or break an experience - and our wonderful server, Hanna, made it a pleasure to return. Shout out to both Hanna and Taylor...we'll be recommending this laid-back & comfortable place to others

Truly, truly a pleasant experience . . . and unexpected in a touristy area…read more #1 - spectacular that they have and noted their GF options. My daughter and I are both celiacs. Promoting it on their sidewalk sandwich board drew us in. #2 - Only had the two GF soups; Clam Chowder & the Tortilla Soup. 3 bowls of chowder, 1 cup soup. All three of us agreed. Great flavors. Chowder could have been substantially hotter. Tortilla Soup had great flavor and nice and hot on a cold day. The soup was the winner. #3 - one minor negative for us, was that there was no GF bun or bread option . . . had there been, we would have had full lunches. #4 - phenomenal service and staff. As it got a little busier, server was slighty less attentive (when it came to getting the bill) but that was understandable, as food was coming up . . . not many people like to turn tables and get on to the next thing, as we do.

It was nice to go a breakfast spot where the prices are reasonable and your plate is actually full…read moreof food not empty space all while tasting delicious . The waitress was friendly and food out quick. What more can you ask for!

Was here last Saturday. Down home family style restaurant. Ordered a veggie skillet with toast…read more Arrived within a short wait. Eggs were cooked perfect and veggies were sautéed to perfection. My friends also enjoyed their breakfast dishes. Blueberry pancakes and meat filled omelet. Will definitely revisit next time up in Galena, IL. Highly recommend if you want a good meal without added unnecessary frills. Btw... Our waitress was very pleasant and attentive.

Delicious burgers, yummy milkshakes and fun decor. Had…read moredrinks and apps one night and went back the next day for burgers. We ordered the cheese and bacon fries and the pickle chips. The next day I ordered the mushroom and Swiss burger but I swapped the beef patty for a chicken filet. It was delicious! Chicken was tender and well seasoned and I loved the huge grilled portabella mushrooms. Service was great and we enjoyed both visits.

If you ever find yourself in Galena with kids and a hankering for some eats, Durty Gurt's is where…read moreyou park your appetite. We ordered two cheeseburger kids meals with fries for our little humans (who were thrilled, and honestly, so were we sneaking a fry or two) and the San Francisco Patty Melt--which is chicken-based and satisfying enough to hit the spot. The kids' meals were solid: burgers and fries that were tasty and well-sized for little appetites. The San Francisco Patty Melt was enjoyable--juicy chicken, melty cheese, toasted bread, and a reliably comforting choice. Durty Gurt's has a fun, lively vibe that makes you want to cheer when your food arrives, and the playful, colorful décor--bright signs, quirky wall art, and whimsical little touches everywhere--makes the whole place feel like a cheerful, slightly wacky diner full of personality.

Pizza was fabulous and our meal was cheap and portion was huge! Highly recommend for non touristy…read morespot with great food! Bartenders were very informative about the area and gave us tips on other places to go.

Really bad food we paid and left all the food behind. I tried to like this but it must have fallen…read moresince its prime. Cannot recommend

They instantly treat you like family when you walk in! The large windows make it cozy while still…read morefeeling connected to the energy of Main Street. Everything we ordered was delicious! I definitely recommend the buffalo chicken wrap!

Stopped in for lunch with my husband and we shared the Philly Cheesesteak sandwich with fries. The…read moresandwich was delicious and the fries were crispy and flavorful. We enjoyed our lunch and will be back for breakfast! Service was great and welcoming!!

Stopped here while shopping for a quick pick me up! There was a line so I knew this place had to…read morebe popular. The cashier was extremely friendly. I tried the special Samoa latte, which came with a Girl Scout Samoa cookie on top. The latte was delicious. I would come back to try more items on my next trip to Galena!

Offering a variety of baked goodies, espresso beverages, and more, we recently enjoyed our visit to…read moreGalena Roasters Coffee Shop. The shop itself is sparkling clean and well organized. We were able to get a table to enjoy our lattes, which, on a busy summer weekend morning was nice. The service is friendly and efficient. They had some fun specialty/seasonal lattes on their menu and I enjoyed the s'mores latte that I ordered. All in all, a solid first experience here!