The old dairy is a great place to eat. They recently opened for a special occasion for us at the passing of my mother. The service was fantastic and the ambience is comfortable. We had a catered lunch and their food was very good. I definitely recommend if you're in Macomb that you swing by the old dairy for lunch. read more

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This is a really neat little place. I love the layout and the overall aesthetic. All of the desserts look very scrumptious. So many unique and tasteful items on the menu. There wasn't much to my spinach salad, but that's okay because I like to keep my lunch light. This might be a nitpick, but the silverware, straws, etc kinda seem to be scattered about in different areas. Overall, I like the place and I definitely want to come back and try some of their other goodies! read more

The Old Dairy - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Macomb, Illinois

Attended a private event here. We had the whole restaurant to ourselves. Food was very good. Service was exceptional. Restaurant was clean and well kept. Great place for family and kids. read more

Amazing, as always. It's no secret that I love coming when the crab cakes are on the menu. This visit, I had my mom with me and she got the oriental chicken salad. I tried a new dessert this time around, the mint chocolate cake and it did not disappoint. I'm glad I thought ahead and got an extra order of the crab cakes, I ended up taking one to work with me over the weekend. read more

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I really want to give them 5. I love the place, love the people. Breakfast is on point and those cinnamon rolls are fire... But... But... there are a couple thing that are so bad it drags them down. 1: The water is very very bad tasting. If you fill up a cup from the fountain drinks, you can taste decades of old pipes. They really need a filter. And that's likely the same water going into your soda... Please invest in a new filter... 2: The sandwiches... I just had one and it came out with about 1/2 a cup of mustard. And it was on both top and bottom... What the crap, guys? It was such a comical amount that I feel like the cook either didn't know what mustard is, or worse didn't care at all about their product. I can't overlook these two things. If they would address the water and poor sandwich skills, I'd give them 5 stars easy edit: Also, their owner's take on food trucks was pretty sad. I for one am glad to see more offerings in town. this place needs competition to get back to what they were read more

Recently had peach cobbler made by Beth It was really good Looking for good pies cobblers I recommend old dairy read more

I always have something delicious at The Old Diary! Today I had Chicken salad on a croissant served with chips and a salad. Dessert was Monster Cookie Pie. What I like about this restaurant is that it serves delicious food with a unique style! I always experience something new there! read more

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I had breakfast at the Old Dairy a few weeks ago when I was in town with family. It was an okay breakfast and had some vintage diner-y charm inside. The breakfast menu doesn't have a simple eggs with meat and toast or hash browns, but I was able to make that my ordering three items a la carte. You order at the counter, and they bring it out to you. Fine breakfast. Liked the mural on the exterior wall outside. read more

I love this place! Delightful service and employees. I love everything they make, especially their parfaits for breakfast. Also, their spinach salad with salmon is delicious. read more

The Randy was yummy! I added onions. So make sure if u want cheese in the other omlets, u ask for it. we thought omelets always came w cheese not true here... unless it was forgotten. The fried cinnamon roll was fun! yummy and different. read more

Fabulous food. Great staff. The most wonderful ice cream and desserts. Very family friendly. Great meeting place.

It is Ok. I don't think it's all that. Prices are high and the place is overrated. The people working there are very nice and it is clean.

Great place for breakfast... Small town restaurant with a lot of character. Food prices were not expensive. Highly recommend for anyone in Macomb looking for an excellent small town restaurant. read more

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Great fresh cooked food little hang out, not a huge menu, but very tasty sandwiches! Also they have a kids menu, bonus for a dad of 3.

Tremendous breakfast & lunch foods. Quick turn-around. Friendly, helpful staff. Plenty of dine in seating. Good wifi.

Small little coffee shop with light sandwiches for lunch or a few breakfast options. Located in downtown Macomb, came into town for work and ended up here. Had a great lunch with a turkey sandwich and some excellent tuscany potato soup. Nice atmosphere to get some work done too. Nice place in Macomb! read more

Ice cream, baked desserts, delicious beverages and a variety of sandwiches. Do you need more reasons to frequent "the old dairy?" The overall feel of the place is very warm and cozy with the leather sofas and the sunlight streaming through the glass windows. It is mostly visited by families and is a great place to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon. Overall rating- 4/5 read more

Looking for a place to eat a quick lunch, ice cream or pie in a small town coffee shop atmosphere? Customers go to a counter to get their food, pay, and then seat themselves. Don't be prepared for full service where you wait to be seated and somebody waiting on you, so keep that in mind if that's what you are expecting. It's a small town cafeteria-style coffee shop. This is an ideal location for lunch or dessert. Known in Macomb for their baked items. Sentimental location for locals. read more

Seriously? No one has written about this place? This place is like the Dairy barn at the Indiana State Fair. Everything is cheap and super duper tasty. Go, Eat, enjoy, Seriously, you'll regret it while you're here in this college town! read more

Fantastic food, Friendly Staff and Great prices! We're from out of town, here visiting friends, would eat breakfast here everyday!

Cozy, warm, fresh, inviting and delicious! All can describe the Old Dairy. Great milk shakes and hot breakfast food. Couches and comfy chairs on one side, with high tables and tables near the far side of the building. However- questionable coffee. Had a couple cups of Jo and wasn't very pleased. Get it together or I'll never come back again read more

Good food, reasonable prices, and friendly service. I will definitely be back next time I'm in Macomb. Lots of homemade baked goods too.

It was odd walking in with no idea how anything really worked. There was no sign about seating yourself and a worker walked around us without saying a thing. The overall set up was strange too ordering at the counter, moving 5 feet, paying, then sitting down. Food was decent afterwards. read more

Great place for lunch. Had the Reuben Special. Really good. Soup was also good. I would definitely check this place out. Breakfast, cinnamon rolls, bread pudding, cheesecake, ice cream. soups, coffee lattes, salads. Large menu to choose from. Open till 3 pm. read more

Rude, self pitying owner that refuses to follow COVID guidelines. Over priced food that looks like someone attempting Pinterest recipes. Avoid. read more

They had good food. I enjoyed the grilled cheese. They had fast service. the ice cream is good. I have had the grilled cheese many times before it has never disappointed me. read more

Get a brownie! They are amazing! They food is great too. I always do the half n half because their soups are always amazing but want a sandwich too. Their coffee is great and have an amazing vanilla chai. Oh and don't forget the ice cream. They have waffle cones, smoothies, shakes, etc. The staff is very friendly and always have a smile on your face. If you have never been here I suggest you make a trip soon! read more

Great family owned cafe. Treated like your part of their family. They'll go out of their way for their customers. Amazing food. Desserts are amazing! Thanks! read more

I've only been in here once with a friend for ice cream, it was ok, not the best I've ever had but ok...passable for ice cream. The only thing I advise keeping an eye on is the prices as they were a bit steep for the offerings. Not worth the price for me personally, but ymmv. read more

10/10 has some of the best baked goods in town, everyone there is super friendly and all around lovely!

Favorite place in Macomb by a long shot. The special is always great and the service is friendly and quick. The pie is divine and it is just a great place to have a quiet meal. read more

Came in with a big party, service was friendly and very fast with our food. Coffee is great and overall pleasant atmosphere

Their food is always fresh and delicious. Sometimes the wait line at lunch gets busy, but that's okay! Great breakfasts as well, good ice cream. read more

Is this place still open? I don't know why I thought it had closed. This was my favorite place to grab coffee or get lunch with a friend or professor during my second year of grad school at Western. I have very fond memories of meeting with a professor helping with my research at this cozy, midwestern, small town cafe. There are great deli sandwiches, house coffees, lattes, ice cream, and I'm sure more. There are couches as well cafe tables and rooms for press conferences or meetings. read more

This restaurant was a horrible disappointment. My high school special needs class (20 people total) made reservations several days in advance of a field trip. On the day of the trip, I called to give advance orders to help out the wait staff. I was told that they had taken other large parties' reservations and had no room for our class. I asked if she was telling me that they had no room for us. She offered to give me the owner's number, but I saw no point if there wasn't room for us. She confirmed that there no room. We will never try this place of business again. This is no way to treat potential life-long customers. Now, should I think that it was discrimination against special needs kids?!? read more

Customer service is always great here even when they are busy, but I agree that their food is a little hit or miss. The Salmon burger is clearly a frozen patty from a bag, I wouldn't suggest it. On the other hand, the turkey artichoke sandwich is good! I've tried a few salads and they are nothing special, usually dry. The cookie dough brownie is amazing, can't really go wrong with their desserts. read more

I love this place! Such a great, comfortable, hometown feel. They have a simple menu with all the favorites. Lots of space inside to socialize with a group of friends over coffee or ice cream. The best apart?! Board games! Nothing like having coffee and sinking someone's battleship! If I remember right i saw puzzles and books as well. Perfect place to getaway for a while and destress. read more

It's a pretty great place if you wan to hang around and get smothered in the small town feeling of Macomb! I always used to like hanging out and catching up with my friends here after we all come home from break. It's really comfortable and the food is pretty decent. The highlights of the Old Dairy are the delicious desserts, but the cheap price comes in a close second! read more

I am a fan, but be prepared for SLOW SERVICE. The way they take orders is really inefficient. I've seen them crazy busy with only one person behind the counter taking orders, ringing up the orders, and delivering the food. It drives me crazy! It's good food but you can't do it on a short lunch hour. Today I went to pick up my lunch and the cashier was visiting with a customer. She saw me waiting & she continued to visit. Food was up and she continued to visit. By the time she quit visiting, she had 2 orders up, me to ring up, and two others there to order. No one else out front; I think they could work on that. But most of the time, the food is very good. read more

Very calming and fun place to have coffee, and lunch. Clean to a fault,