We were in town for the Field of Dreams game and ate here 2 mornings. The restaurant is so cute and…read morethe staff was friendly and greeted us with a smile. The food was delicious and they were big servings. We will definitely be back if we come to town again.

A lovely diner, but nicer than most you see. The decor and upkeep of it is above average. The…read morefood was plentiful and good, especially that cinnamon toast! The service was good. I had the Skillet that was on advertised at the table and got to take half of it home for leftovers. Delicious AND a good deal!

What a hidden gem!!…read more We were just passing through and stayed at an Airbnb nearby. Unfortunately missed dinner--but after seeing the menu, I wish we hadn't! Duck, quail, rabbit, steak, and so much more. The menu was incredibly impressive. However, breakfast was delightful. We had an omelet made with fresh vegetables from their garden, French toast, a chocolate croissant, an almond butter croissant, herbal tea, and fresh cold-pressed grape juice. Everything tasted incredibly fresh. On our way out, we even picked up some tomatoes and carrots from the farm table. 10/10 on everything. Beautiful farm-to-table food, fresh ingredients, and wonderful service--all served by nuns! It really doesn't get much better than that. We'll definitely make a point of coming back for dinner next time.

French nuns, omelets and croissants. A chapel with latin chants surrounded by a farm cared for by…read morethe nuns and monks. What more could you ask for?

Family reunion, we were in charge of scouting restaurants. Charlie, a wonderful host! The food is…read moreexcellent, prices fair, good coffee. A great place right on Main Street in Galena. They even have GF bread!

This is a fine place. It was a very busy Saturday morning, but our party of 5 still had less than a…read more20 minute wait. The restaurant itself was bright, tall ceilings, and very busy. The servers are quick and attentive, and told me a long story about why I couldn't substitute my toast for pancakes. I had the steak skillet with scrambled eggs... which didn't seem to integrate well with the skillet - it's like they took a sheet of eggs and diced them. The steak was OK, but did not have a lot of seasoning. But overall, it's a nice place and would revisit again (for lunch hopefully) next time I'm touristing in Galena.

So the Good, the Bad, and the Sickening:…read more The food was good once we got it. The service was not so great. The server did only what she needed to do, take the order, bring the food, bring the bill. No welcome, no thank you, no have a good night, no telling us the specials, no soda refills. Even when people came for take out she just stood at the counter staring at them, waiting for them to talk first, never said hello, never said thank you, just got their food and pushed it to them. The Sickening: We were seated where we could see the pick up counter and salad bar. Near the end of the night the server was filling up the salad bar. She was using her BARE HANDS to fill the containers. And then it really got gross... she used her TEETH to tear open a bag of hard-boiled eggs... um thanks for getting your mouth juice on the top of the bag and every egg that passes through the opening. I don't 100% blame the server for lack of food safety knowledge; management is responsible for training front & back of the house employees on food safety, there was no other employee besides the server (and cook) so they obviously just don't care, nor can they seem to afford a simple pair of scissors to cut open bags.

Elsie's is home to my favorite fries. I love the crisp coating and they are fried a golden brown…read morejust the way I like them. Furthermore, they are the perfect size, not too fat or too thin. On this visit I had a BLT which is exactly what I was craving, crispy bacon and fresh crunchy lettuce and juicy tomatoes. Yum! Yum! The ambiance is exactly what you would expect in a rural Midwestern town. It is tastefully decorated, clean, and comfortable. The service is fast and the staff is friendly. You will feel like friends when you walk out the door.

Greatest salad bar and buffet on Friday night. Fried chicken and fish are delicious. Also great…read morehomemade soup and pie.

Great location, great food, great service! Plenty of…read morechoices on the menu and buffet options great

Maggie's Diner screams diner food! Absolutely loved our breakfast. Over easy eggs, bacon, hash…read morebrown potatoes and toast were done to perfection. Our sever, was pleasant and very attentive to us. I would highly recommend stopping in for great homemade food!!

4.5 s! Great job with classic diner food! Omelet, pancakes, perfect wheat toast, and excellent…read morebacon.

Fantastic small town Cafe/Bakery serving delicious homemade meals. I had the omelet and hash…read morebrowns. Everything was cooked perfectly. All the baked goods looked amazing. Very low prices too! If you are camping in the area take the short drive to Ma's Bakery and treat yourself.

DO NOT HAVE THEM CATER YOUR EVENT!! Their website says they've never ran short on food at an event…read morebefore, that's a lie. We had them cater our wedding and about 50 people didn't get to eat because there was no food left. We had to order pizzas for our guests that didn't get food and did not get reimbursed for the cost. I called them twice and they said they would send a check in the mail to cover the cost of the pizzas.... Never got the check. They claim they served 350 people, but we did the math and there was only 332 people that attended. Very ignorant on the phone when I tried explaining what happened and ruined the night for many of our guests. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE.

Grain bowls (green goddess and the Mediterranean) are ridiculously good. High quality house made…read moreingredients with phenomenal flavor. We would have eaten lunch here three days in a row but we were in the area over the couple of days they're closed during the week. Limited indoor seating and some bizarrely uncomfortable chairs, but if we lived here we'd have a hard time not eating this food (there or takeout!) daily.

Comfortable vibe and my breve was perfect. Wish there were more pastry options but I don't really…read moreneed them.

Met my friend there for lunch. Nice little place in a nice…read morelittle town. I looked over the menu and asked for a recommendation from our waitress. The chef popped over the counter and said his favorite was the Shipwreck Omelette. Done! My friend ordered the Double Hamburger. We also ordered a side of Onion Rings. Everything was great! We plan on revisiting!

Poor service, long wait, greasy food. Waited an hour for our breakfast and the waiter was rude.read more

Ottos is always amazing the food is always good and the service is great too. Went the weekend…read morebefore Mother's Day- with a reservation. Had to wait an additional 30 min, and they gave us a free plate of pop tarts for the trouble which was nice. They serve great coffee also- it's their house blend made by the wired rabbit which is also down on the strip in Galena- love that coffee blend, and went home with a bag that was promptly finished.

This place is super cute and has a ton of delicious menu items. I had the frittata special which…read morecame with a tomato jam that was to die for paired with an Arnold Palmer to wash it down. The place was pretty busy when we arrived but started to clear out quick. Our server was down to earth and apologetic for the delay on returning to close us out. Great food in a cool historic building!