Stopped here to charge car and walked into a whole farm world! They have a gas station, museum,…read morehotel, restaurant, working farm! Bathrooms are clean and they have some fresh made treats to purchase. Picked up an egg salad sandwich and little baggies of various cheese. They also had hand pies that I might have to try next time. The egg salad sandwich had very nice soft bread and nice flavor. Would make a stop here again in a heartbeat.

We came here to eat... grilled cheese! It is definitely a…read morenice place for kids. But we have a different mission --- to try their grilled cheese. We had cheddar grilled cheese and 2 soups (tomato bisque and chili). The grilled cheese is definitely great! I like the bread, it was soft and perfect for the cheese. A good portion, too! The tomato bisque was tasty and perfect to dip the sandwich. I am not that crazy about the chili. It was not flavorful - it was just ok. Our lunch experience here was great and we are glad that we stopped by. There's plenty of parking spots and there's a hotel and a gas station here as well.

We were on our way home and stopped here for a quick bite. Just a nice local restaurant with…read morecomfort food. We all enjoyed ourselves food and the service was excellent. Nothing special but what they serve is very good and spot on. What they serve is very good. I highly recommend it.

Spacious, almost cavernous, diner. I was famished so got a house salad and ordered the baked…read morechicken (1/2) special. Large portion at a very reasonable price. It was pretty good. And the sides were likewise acceptable. Two issues that put this at three stars. First, the gravy atop the chicken dish was consistent with a canned product and really detracted from the dish. A freshly made gravy really would have made this dish shine. Secondly, ordered apple pie ala mode. Pie was decent, but the ice cream was the clay-yellow vanilla usually found in big plastic buckets. The kind of ice cream that's mostly carrageen and emulsifiers, is pasty and doesn't really melt. Unfortunately., really nice food that's held back by the frills. Still recommend Royal Oak, because it's a good value, service is terrific, and it's a clean, inviting place.

My friends and I had such a good, leisurely dinner here. At first, our server seemed a bit…read moredisgruntled with us. Some friends ordered drinks while we waited for the last member of our group for a while, but once we all had sat down and ordered entrees, she treated us better. Staff was knowledgeable about gluten allergy and dairy needs, which helped me a lot! There were several options I could have on the dinner menu and I ended up having a burger (no fries--no dedicated fryer) and a salad with chickpeas. Both were excellent! The atmosphere is interesting. It gets busy in there and it's a pretty open space, so can be kind of loud. But you can watch the kitchen a bit from certain tables and there's a large fireplace on one wall. If I'm in the area again, I'd definitely enjoy another dinner here!

Stopped here for a break and lunch while passing through Indiana. The Farmhouse Restaurant menu…read moresaid they offer a "quick & casual lunch" and well, they weren't lying about the casual part... We ordered two lunches, both the 1/2 grilled cheese and soup. One with tomato soup and the other with chili. We also ordered the *special* $5 egg salad sandwich. The grilled cheese came out as some cheese microwaved between a soft burger bun. Really disappointing and crappy. The chili and soup were okay. The egg salad sandwich was very basic and lacking flavor, served on classic white bread. It was also a weird dining setup, it felt like we were eating in a giant and deserted beer hall. Total transparency: we both expected more from one of the nation's largest dairy farms. We also thought the food would be a little cleaner, like a farm-to-table experience and less processed, but it tasted like food we could get at a gas station. My husband was disappointed with the ice cream selection at the milk bar, he was hoping for more of a variety other than the basic strawberry, chocolate, vanilla, etc. We also needed to get DEF for our truck from the Fair Oaks BP and my husband called it "highway robbery" for the cost we paid. He said it was 2 or 3 times what he normally pays. In summary, a total tourist trap with crappy lunch food. I also didn't know about their animal abuse case from 2019 until after we left. And the allegations about neglect and improper slaughter in 2023. Gross and sad.

We have eaten here several times and it has always been a pleasure. We meet with a…read moreRather large group and they have been very accommodating to seat us together. Breakfast is really good and the club sandwich for lunch is the best I have ever had. Others said the smash burger is excellent also and the prices are very reasonable. I do recommend Maple and Bacon!

Gave M&B another shot, and it's improved. Still very packed place, which is good, but the food was…read moremuch better this time. Biscuits & Gravy was definitely the star.

Food 's great & staff super friendly.Destination restaurant!!…read moreMust stop when visiting the area!

From the owner pointing out where to park to the server actually caring enough to keep a lone…read morewarrior company what a fab place. And... that's even before the corn beef hash (must) as it's better than any deli, has the right balance (in such a unique way) of potatoes and corn beef. I'll be back!! Ivan the Greatful

Cute simple diner. You can see the chefs preparing and cooking the food. We had pretty simple…read morebreakfasts. French toast and an omelette. Both were delicious. A lot appears to be home made here including the ketchup, jam and sausage. I'm assuming the hashbrowns were too. They were finely shredded and so good. They had some fun specials. We will be back if we are back in the area. Our waitress was very friendly too!

I had steak dinner for 2 the night before..Bill was $56 and was pretty good..breakfast next morning…read moreof French toast and eggs for 2 was $55! Absolutely a bend over an screw u experience, and y is a toaster unaffordable to restaurants.Toast does NOT mean just 1 side gets toasted, who the he'll doesn't have grape jelly or jam!! Stay away people, its a cheap ass breakfast, no better than any other but outrageously priced like its downtown Chicago! Wasn't bad tasting at all,but normal and regular, but the ridiculous pricing is absolutely a joke for a breakfast a 1/3 of the price for same shit

Stellar service from Vickie (sp?) Great atmosphere, very…read moreclean, and efficient. The food speaks for itself.

I consider this one of the best breakfast spots in Illinois in its price range…read more I believe Gordan Ramsey would give Yolks and Berries a great review. Somehow, Someway, they make simple items like scrambled eggs and (buttery) hash browns taste better than the other guys. For the hungry man, I recommend the butcher's omelet or the meat lover's skillet. Deservedly so, this joint is usually busy, but the tableside atmosphere is relaxed. Food is delivered promptly, and your coffee cup will be refilled. The service is outstanding and competent. One reason is that many employees have worked there for over 10 years, and many for over 15. I am now a regular and visit once or twice a week. P.S. Their homemade potato chips are cooked per order and delivered warm to your table!

Great food, great service and very fair prices. They are very supportive of the community…read more The restaurant really rebounded from the plumbing accident. New tables and chairs add to the friendly atmosphere.

My boyfriend ordered the chicken fried steak with hashbrowns and egg as well as a biscuit. The…read morebiscuit was nice and fluffy, the chicken fried steak with gravey was flavorful and the hash browns were lightly crispy. Staff was friendly, restaurant was clean. Would definitely recommend this spot.

My significant other and I moved to town a couple months ago and have been eyeballing this…read morerestaurant. Despite the fact that they were very busy, we were still sat in a timely manner, our server was patient with us, the staff we interacted with was kind and we love the toasted marshmallow hot chocolate!

Wonderful food, speciality coffee drinks and service! Super cute location, with plenty of seating…read more Absolutely loved the Peaches & Cream French Toast.

Love the quiche!! Can't go wrong with blueberry muffins! Staff is friendly!! Usually carry out!!read more

Dune Billies Beach Cafe isn't technically on the beach or beachview, but it still gives off those…read morelaid-back, coastal vibes in a totally eclectic and unique way. This place is off the beaten path -- and judging by how busy it was when we visited, word has gotten out. The cafe has limited seating, so be prepared to wait during peak times. But trust me, it's worth it. The service was excellent -- friendly, fast, and super accommodating. They actually made a mistake with part of our order, but quickly remade it without hesitation and let us keep the original, which was such a kind (and delicious) surprise. The food is on the pricier side, but you're paying for quality -- everything we had tasted super fresh and thoughtfully prepared. This is definitely the kind of spot where you can tell they take pride in what they're serving. You must try the pies! Don't leave without a slice or the whole thing! If you're looking for a charming little spot that's doing its own thing away from the crowds, Dune Billies is it. We'll absolutely be back!