We drove to Rockford from Madison to eat here specifically and tagged on going to the Anderson…read moregardens. We were not disappointed! Fantastic food and service! The place is really adorable too. We just happened to swing by here once after a flight delay and they were booked, so we knew it must be good. If you're up for some excellent Scandinavian fusion cooking with some adorable ambiance you found your place! Just be sure to have a reservation on the weekend. This was absolutely worth the wait and the drive!

I tell you what, Rockford, Il is a pretty quiet town. I posit it is so quiet because all of the…read morelife is situated in a rustic, vibrant, warm cafe serving up fresh brunch behind incredible hospitality. The energy inside norwegian is contagious. Everyone is your friend. The service is warm, not stuffy. The food is exactly what you want: hearty, but not heavy, flavorful and still fresh. An absolute gem in a small town. A place that acts as a glue for a community. A space for people to come together share life along an excellent, farm to table meal. Every small town needs their norwegian!

The food here is always great, I've eaten in as well as to go - food quality is on point. The…read moreservice is close to one of the best in Rockford, I have visited multiple times with a group of 8+ and they take care of us! The vibes are your typical cute diner, and I'll continue coming here!

I've only been to Rockford twice, and I've been here twice, so that's telling. I didn't even…read morerealize I had been here before until I walked in. The first time, my friend recommended Eggslusive and the second time, Yelp did. Anyway, service is quick and friendly, and prices are about what you'd expect for brunch unless you get an expensive special (which we did not ). I loved seeing items on the menu that I don't normally see on brunch menus like halal options, naan dishes, and Mediterranean meals, all of which I was tempted to get. I ended up getting the chicken tinga skillet and substituted to get something called simit as my side instead of toast. The waitress described it as kind of a pretzel bread, which I feel was accurate. Lots of sesame seeds, and it came with jam, which was delicious! The vibe is cozy and local, and come to find out that the business owner is Turkish, which we loved to know and support. I'm also not a bacon person, but I enjoyed the bacon here because I'm not a super super crispy bacon fan. The waitress was also super sweet and provided a coffee refill in a to-go cup for my husband to enjoy in the car on our way back towards Chicago. The only thing is that one of my poached eggs came out more hard boiled than runny, but everything else was great. If I could give 4.5 stars, I would. Note: we got one of 2 parking spaces left remaining, so know that parking can be a bit tight on weekend mornings.

My husband and I met my cousin and his wife here on a beautiful sunny day which made the gardens…read morelook fantastic. Two of us had the Fresco burgers. The buns were toasted which made mine dry. The sandwich itself was dry throughout. It had some kind of sauce sparingly on both sides of the burger. It wasn't served with ketchup, which is fine, if there is something to make it moist enough. Maybe if the sandwich had had more than one tomato. I asked for fruit instead of the fries and the fruit was wonderful - strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, cantaloupe, pineapple. Another person had a lovely salad, which I didn't catch the name of, but I'm sure the unique part of it was that it had beets on top. The final person had the Nashville Fried Chicken Sandwich. He felt the sandwich was left in the fryer a little too long. Jamie H was our waiter and he was very attentive. He came and filled our drinks before they were even empty. Made sure we were happy with everything. Big problem!!! All they had left for dessert, at lunchtime, was 3 different sorbets. Very disappointing!!!

I'm curious how a decision is made to eliminate one of the most popular items on a menu (Asian…read moreBowl) and think customers won't notice or care? We went to Anderson Japanese Gardens when it opened for the season and stopped at Fresco beforehand. Alas, the menu has been changed up and the Asian Bowl is gone. Although it was one of the most popular entrees our waiter said they (whoever they is) decided to change things up and eliminate it from the menu.

This is wonderful place that was recommended to us. Why didn't we come sooner? The menu had…read moresomething for everyone and the food was AMAZING! Staff was super friendly. Loved the decor and the music was perfect.Definitely will be back again soon!

Large menu,great service, speedy and fast. Several alternatives, clever names. Have been there…read moreseveral times always good service and fair prices. .

It seems that since we've retired, we get our kicks traveling around the country in search of neet…read moreout of the way restaurants, and finding Johnny Pamcakes certainly fit the bill The food was excellent and plentiful, and the service was excellent. I'm pretty sure we'll be back again soon.

Delicious breakfast with a friendly atmosphere!!!!!…read more Johnny Pamcakes is a great spot for breakfast or brunch. The pancakes were fluffy and flavorful, and the variety of toppings made the meal enjoyable. Other menu items I tried were also tasty and well-prepared, though a few dishes could have been a bit more seasoned. The café has a welcoming, casual vibe, and the staff was friendly and attentive, making the overall experience pleasant. Service was generally smooth, though it got slightly slower during busy periods. Overall, Johnny Pamcakes is a solid choice for a satisfying breakfast, and I'd happily return for another morning visit.

There is no longer a salad well. Even though the menu here says there is. Gone 3 years. Just a…read morehotel sports bar now. Did not stay

The food was decent and the service good. It was a bar, which is not my preferred ambiance, but it…read morewas connected to the hotel I was staying at, so I would return there at some point in the future

Made a reservation for Mother's Day as I wanted to treat my mom on her special day and I had not…read morehad a chance to visit this restaurant since moving back to the area. I knew it would be a busy day, hence the reservation. I understand things were likely hectic for all the workers and I do emphasize with that. First issue was having to still wait for a table to open up as no table was actually being held. They were out of so many items we wanted to order. My fiancé ordered the duck bacon burger, yet they were out of the duck bacon and said they were substituting with standard bacon instead, and still charged the full $20. I understand items sell out, especially on busy days, but it seems a bit unfair to make the customer pay the same premium price for a lesser quality substitution they had no choice in choosing. Server brought the wrong drink, but my fiancé did not tell me until after we left or we would have said something. It was not a terrible experience and I've always raved about this place, but definitely feeling a bit disappointed considering how expensive it is to dine here. I would visit again but will avoid going here for any holiday as the subpar experience and price point was not worth it.

Amazing food and an incredible staff that far exceeds expectations…read more We will definitely be returning again to enjoy another great dining experience.

Can we just say HOW amazing this bakery is! I am kicking myself for not asking what their names are…read morebut I plan to come here as long as it stays open. Sweet couple(if they are married) DELICIOUS baked goods and just overall a beautiful way to start your weekend. I love their BEAR CLAWS but today they didn't have them.

Was not sure what to expect based on the exterior, but the baked goods we received were the real…read moredeal. Phenomenal quality French European style croissants. Will be stopping by as often as I can when traveling through the area.

The food was fabulous and generous portions. I had the steak breakfast burrito and there was quite…read morea bit of steak in it. My nephew had the steak omlet and again with the large amount of steak in it was quite impressive. Everyone was super friendly and attentive. It is a diner style and the bathroom was very clean. I do not live in Rockford but on my passing through a visit back to Jerry's will be happening.

Good food and lots of options. Friendly service. Prices were good…read more The Spanish Benedict was really good and a unique menu item.

I love The Machine Shed…read more We have been here several times in the past two years and every meal has been fantastic. The restaurant is sometimes a little loud but it is always clean. Our servers have always been pleasant and during our first visit, she walked us through the menu and told us her personal favorites. The slaw and cottage cheese is my absolute favorite part of the meal.

You talk about the best homemade country fixins, you've got to be talking about "The Machine Shed"…read morein Rockford Il. Best food you've ever eaten, and the service is way over the top. We're definitely going to make another trip to Rockford.