There's a reason this place has consistently had 5 Star ratings. It's the closest restaurant I've been to that comes close to the French Laundry in Napa. Awesome food. My son, who is a picky critic (to say the least) had nothing but compliments. Amazing. I had pork loin. Was superb. read more

Thyme Craft Kitchen - Pork Tederloin - American Near Me - Peru, Illinois

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Creative, delicious - amazing food!! Farm to Table. Potatoes (not quite fries but something way better) are out of this world

This is an amazingly good little cafe. They call themselves a farm to table restaurant, and it really seems like they're committed to doing that, more so than any farm to table restaurant I've ever been to. Every dish has the name of the farm the main ingredient comes from, and they come from nearby farms. Our group of 3 showed up for lunch before heading to Starved Rock. We had a mixed greens salad with chicken, the spicy chicken sandwich and a burger. All were incredibly good. The greens were very fresh, the burger was delicious and the spicy chicken sandwich (which was my order) was not only really tasty, but huge. The gochujang seasoning really made it interesting, I've never had a chicken sandwich quite like this, and I would love to come back and have it again. The staff was friendly, the decor was nice, and the location overlooks the historic Westclox building. I can't recommend this restaurant enough! read more

Farm to table...I ordered a burger, was super happy with it! Service was great, no complaints. The prices are reasonable and it's good quality food! read more

We were traveling from Wisconsin to Missouri and made a very happy stop at Thyme Craft Kitchen! I had the smoked salmon sandwich that was lox with lemon dill cream cheese pickled onions and fresh dill and the house potatoes which were baked potatoes that were cut up and then deep-fried in soy oil and served with a garlic aïoli sauce. My husband had the roasted beet salad which he declared to be the best beet salad he ever had! Roasted beets, goat cheese, oranges, pistachios, mint, and a mint salad dressing he thought it was perfect! The ingredients were all locally sourced and the chef made them sing! Hope to get a chance to visit this restaurant again :-) read more

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Gem, gem gem! Small, unassuming, casual place churning out inventive, rockstar food using unique, farm fresh ingredients and combinations. Case in point: the green pea/mint/chick pea hummus appetizer adorned with beautiful green skinned radish wedges served along with delicious grilled flatbread. This hummus is 100% the best I've had ever - by a longshot! I could've licked the plate. Thyme's menu proudly lists impressive sourcing of farm fresh ingredients from closeby small farms and other local suppliers. For my entree, I went with the salmon sandwich. The salmon was cold smoked (think lox) and piled on a huge, soft, toasted hogie roll with schmear of herb cream cheese plus tomato and pickled onion. It was perfect! Does this have your tummy growling yet? Wait, there's more!! Sandwiches come with a side! Choices include salad or tomato, red pepper soup or some other item that I can't remember :). I got the soup. It was a delicate tangy and slightly sweet mashup with just a mere smidge (super subtle) of spicy heat. One of the best tomato soups I've had. Dipping my sandwich in there was heavenly. Their cocktail, wine and beer list is large and inventive with a ton of variety - something to please almost everyone. Finally, service was friendly, playful to go along with our moods and totally on point. In conclusion, GET YOUR HINEYS IN HERE (or get some carryout)! Thanks, Thyme! You are rockstars! I would'nt be one bit suprised to see Michelin stars in your future. read more

What a great experience. Inside and outside seating; great music (rock 'n' roll from the '60s, '70s, '80s); good service; and AMAZING FOOD! The server explained to me everything is farm-fresh and local and that's why the menu changes frequently. I can't imagine anything on the menu is not good, based on what I had (tomato and red pepper soup and smoked salmon sandwich--pictured). I wish I was local and could try it for dinner. It's the perfect date-night spot. I also heard both servers answering questions about the menu very factually and politely, so don't be afraid to try something new! read more

Thyme Craft Kitchen - American Near Me - Peru, Illinois

What an unexpected and stupendous find in this little town! Popped in on a road trip and was amazed- beautiful space, friendly and fast service, fun local crowd, and superlative farm to table (hyper local) food. Awesome cocktails too. read more

Thyme Craft Kitchen - Muhammara dip with a great rosé. - American Near Me - Peru, Illinois

Always wanted to try this resto out. Nice lunch crowd on a Saturday. Simple and unpretentious but tasteful decor. Reviewed the menu and was torned between the watermelon salad or roasted sweet plantain. Sweet plantain! I haven't seen that as an appetizer before but I love plantains. And guava? Curious how it'll be executed. Loved it! And my main dish? Intrigued how they will present longanisa which is a staple food of our culture. Curiosity took over again and I can say that my choice was a success. The dish on its own had a nice combination with the pineapple (who doesn't like pineapple, people!). No rice needed for this dish! Our server was great, gave us more information about the menu and also found out she's from jolly old England! A British in Peru, IL you say? Overall the experience was great and will definitely come back to try the other items on the menu. read more

Thyme Craft Kitchen - Longanisa! - American Near Me - Peru, Illinois

This is one fantastic place out in a small town! We enjoyed the food, very fresh and delicious, and everyone was friendly and accommodating. We initially tried this place out because it's "farm to kitchen", then we fell in love with everything they offered. We plan to head back to the area later this year, and I can't wait to go back to this place read more

Came down from Rockford for the high school football game. Decor is modern and refreshing. Interestingly, I was kind of glancing at what people were eating and everyone cleaned their plates! When I got my food it was wonderfully presented and fresh looking. I ate it all! read more

Looking for a place to eat on our way home from a short getaway, we found this hidden gem after some quick internet research. We came here around midday on a Sunday, when they are only open for brunch. The dining area is pretty small, but we found a table in the corner by the window. Service was prompt and courteous. Portion sizes were good and prices were reasonable. And oh man, was it tasty. I ordered the breakfast grits while my husband opted for the fried bologna & egg sandwich. His sandwich came with a side of smashed potatoes that I kept eating off his plate--they were that good. There were several brunch cocktails I would have loved to try, but given that we had to get back on the road, we decided to share a bloody mary. Thyme was an unexpected treat. We hope to return soon. read more

Started with the pork belly appetizer. Even my wife enjoyed it - and she is normally not a fan of pork belly anything. The French wine she had was delicious. The black tea with pomegranate me was vey good to. The red curry duck was great. My lovely wife had the steak frites and that was awesome from presentation on. The frites were crispy - just the way we both like. Their menu also identified the "local" source of the food they serve. This place will be a staple each time we are in the area. read more

Thyme Craft Kitchen - Red curry duck - American Near Me - Peru, Illinois

This farm to table resto is a bit on on the pricey side but is well worth it in terms of the freshness of their ingredients that comes in their food offering... Love the way they tweak the salads ... This is for the health buffs ... who don't mind shelling an extra buck for a healthier food options..The salad just burst into a glorious summer flavor of nuts, fruits and veggies , some sweet and sour and some tartness of the vinagrette... Thos is one gourmet resto where you savor that "plantation taste" of everyfood... awesome, freah and titillates the senses! I will come back to these resto again! read more

Thyme Craft Kitchen - Mixed greens, fresh as expected! - American Near Me - Peru, Illinois

Great fresh food and service! A must try for sure. Great atmosphere. Love the local fresh produce/ingredients.

Cute place to go for lunch. We really enjoyed our food. We ate outside on the side patio, and it was surprisingly quiet next to 4th street. The service was pretty quick and our dishes were plated nicely. read more

Very glad we happened upon this cute farm-to-table restaurant for lunch. I had the steak frites with potatoes, which was tender and cooked perfectly. Who would have thought that pineapple and blue cheese would taste sooo good on a steak? I ate half the steak before thinking to take a pic and write a review. The fried potatoes were exactly that... potatoes that were cut and thrown in a fryer (or so it seemed). They were crisp and perfectly salted. My husband had a grass fed burger which was cooked well and a perfect fit for a picky eater who didn't want to try "different" things. He enjoyed the potatoes. The attention to the finer details makes me want to return on my next drive. The drink menu was extensive, but we chose soft drinks served in frosted glasses. The decor was adorable and the service was amazing. read more

Thyme Craft Kitchen - Steak frites with fried potatoes. Yummmy!!! - American Near Me - Peru, Illinois

I wasn't expecting their dishes with some Filipino fusion. Food was great. The crispy potatoes worked well with dishes in replace of the traditional white rice. Will definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

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If you're here and can eat at this place it is a classic. I have yet to be disappointed. The drinks are gourmet and the food will never disappoint. I'm an avid fan of the gnocchi with shrimp. Overall highly recommended great place. Service is top notch! read more

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Wow. This place is a gem. Food is eclectic and delicious. Menu constantly being updated.The appetizers were wonderful and big. Pork belly was amazing. Black point mushrooms were very good, but I have no idea what they are (and I pick wild mushrooms). And the prices: better than reasonable. If there was one slight misstep, gnocchi soup that had ramps (wild leeks) and mushrooms was delicious but you could not tell that ramps were in there. Perhaps a few leaves/stems would be a nice touch. But, this does not lower from 5 stars! read more

This place is so insanely good you can't even imagine! I think I have my best meal ever in my life and I'm 43. The duck bacon fried rice is just insane good the flavor is amazing and plentiful. You must go here the prices are very reasonable the food is fresh as fresh can be you know? While we were eating we would periodically see the chef walk out and cut fresh herbs from there garden. Trust me you can't get fresher than that. All food is cooked to order which is a person with food allergies dream. Please Thyme Never change, never adapt your product is amazing no compromises the prices are worth the highest quality you can get in the area. read more

Thyme Craft Kitchen - Lady in red is one of the cooks that is cutting herbs fresh from there garden for the freshest meal possible.!! Amazing!!! - American Near Me - Peru, Illinois

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Can't stop thinking about the delicious dinner from Thyme Craft Kitchen. The smoked salmon was remarkable - flavorful and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Our salads were inventive in flavors and texture. Fish tacos were delicious as well. Portions were just right. What a delightful place! read more

Amazing service! They have a great outdoor and indoor space. I love what this company stands for, supporting local. Small menu with GREAT dishes. I cannot recommend enough! read more

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Everything here was just perfect. The Mexican flare of the watermelon salad with the fresh jalapeño and mint was just delicious. The grain bowl had pineapple and candied ginger just enough to add the right spice with every bite. Grilled cheese had amazing avocado, bacon and tomato. If you are in the area don't miss this lovely place. Cloth napkins, cloth towels in the bathroom. I love when restaurants add sustainable earth friendly items all the way down the line. read more

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I am writing a long review later, amazing food. Best hamburger we have ever had. Salad was so fresh

The was a wonderful spot to enjoy lunch after a golf morning. We had hiked the day before at Starved Rock. We stayed in Utica, which was a little more touristy and just had bar food. This was delicious and farm to table, tomato soup and grilled cheese, sounds basic but was not, it was elevated and so good. Everything we ordered was good. I wish we lived closer so it could be a regular spot. read more

First Time, Food was amazing! Waitress was super nice!! Would definitely be going back read more

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Fresh, tasty late lunch with a friend at Thyme! We split their roasted beet salad and House Longanisa Sausage main. Perfect portion size and fresh and light preparations really hit the spot. Will definitely be back to try more of their great menu! read more

Hipster place. They have a pretty eclectic menu which immediately caught my attention and they have a bunch of craft beers and whiskeys. I myself don't get into the whole craft beer and whiskey thing but the food was pretty decent and I would go back. The menu is small but what they have or at least what I tasted was really good. read more

Great food. Had a smoked salmon sandwich and the soup. Love the farm to table freshness with herb planters in outdoor area.

Lovely experience. Food was fresh, interesting and delicious! The Blackberry Margarita was refreshing, colorful, and flavorful. Service was great! Overall, highly recommended! read more

Excellent!! Service was exceptional.. We had their specials and was spot on! Went there on a Friday night around 5:30 and by 6:30 they were full! read more

Went there a year ago and thought we would give them a second chance. We'll much to our regret it was the same outcome. Food is great, but not great enough to make up for bad service. To be fair we had the same waitress we had last time so I can not speak for all, just her. She takes your order, drops it off then ghost. Wife had to go ask her to get off her phone to get our check. Could not get refill or drink or water and there was ONE other table in there. Sad to not go back there out of fear of awful service. read more

Thyme Craft Kitchen - American Near Me - Peru, Illinois

A fantastic surprise. If this place was in Chicago the line to get in would be insane. The owners are very chill and so welcoming. The food was excellent. read more

Had the Banh Mi and the Oven Roasted Chicken sandwich. Both were fantastic! (And yes, I've had Banh Mi many times in Viet Nam, so I have a reasonable idea of what a good Banh Mi is). I ordered pickup so had a couple minutes to observe the kitchen. It's obvious the Chef and the proprietor take their work seriously and put passion in each dish. I didn't experience the service but the servers both seemed friendly and providing cheerful service to the dine-in patrons. They also have tables outside. The next time in Starved Rock I'll definitely eat here (maybe every meal!). Highly recommend. And if you're staying at SR Lodge or Big Bear Resort it's just a short and lovely drive. read more

This place is special. The food is top notch, with a wonderfully paired natural wine menu too. Laura and her husband (chef) built a very unique concept that delivers an exceptional experience. PRO TIP: pork belly starter, grass fed burger, and shrimp and grits are all 10/10 dishes - would recommend. read more

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We are traveling through headed to Galena--this place is a gem! So cute and the food so delicious. The soup was a large serving and my grilled cheese with bacon and avocado hit the spot. Want to remember this place so we can return one day. read more

Thyme Craft Kitchen - American Near Me - Peru, Illinois

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I was looking for a place to eat while visiting Starved Rock. I saw this place and it sounded different, so I decided to give it a try. What a gem in this area! The place is interesting, the staff is friendly and I love the ethics behind the restaurant. We started off with some cocktails. I thought the selection was different than most places and during my time there I got to try 2 different ones, the Pisco Sour and the Caipirinha. Both were excellent but the Pisco Sour was really special. I hate tomato soup, so I had reservations about the tomato/red pepper bisque but was amazed how good it was. I really enjoyed it. My group also split Crispy Potatoes that were excellent. For the main course I had Pork Belly Bahn Mi and my friend had the Grilled Cheese. Both were excellent. I took half my sandwich home for later as I wanted to try a dessert. We split the Peanut Bourbon Chocolate Pie to finish off a perfect meal and it didn't disappoint. What I really enjoyed about the pie was that it wasn't overly sweet. It was a red-letter day as Norman was there. We got to meet him after the meal. The flavors of the food really popped. Everything tasted excellent and so fresh. Can't wait to return. read more

Absolutely wonderful! My friend and I came here when we were at the state parks in the area, and what a find this was! We were able to sit at a sunny outdoor table, and the food, drinks, and service were excellent. Our waitress even brought me a fresh, warm coffee when mine started getting cold. I had the pot pie, and my friend had the grilled cheese, and we loved both of them. We were seriously discussing making the drive back (1.5 hours from Chicago) to go to this place again soon! read more

Thyme Craft Kitchen - Braised rabbit pot pie! - American Near Me - Peru, Illinois

Hands down the best place in the Illinois valley, food is always fresh new and exciting , we are blessed to have world quality food in our town read more