Ok, here is what you get at the Big Rock Cafe - a pile of everything! And I am talking a load of food. I first came here on Motorbike ride with buddies, and most felt they needed to take a doggy bag carton and store it on their bike?! Hilarious, but a sentiment to the value and the quality of some good griddle-ing. My mom used to say truck drivers and senior citizens are good indicators for a great restaurant. Big rock Café checks both boxes. I highly recommend breakfast. (Admittedly, I have never been at lunch time) read more

What a fantastic little cafe. The service is always fast and friendly. The restaurant is little and cozy so we were happy we stopped on our way through this quaint little town. We were there about 11am so one at the table ordered lunch and one ordered breakfast, both were very good and the soup served with lunch was very good. If you are passing through and find yourself in the vicinity during breakfast and lunch I highly recommend stopping and enjoy a very nice meal. read more

Big Rock Cafe - Steak sandwich with house made chips - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Big Rock, Illinois

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Took half my breakfast togo (for lunch), there is no way I could finish all that food. read more

Big Rock Cafe - They added chcolate to the french toast today (day before Halloween), over easy eggs are double delicious (each egg was a double yolk) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Big Rock, Illinois

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I'd call this the go-to spot for breakfast in Big Rock. Unassuming from the street, warm and welcoming inside. As small as it is there are three seating options: counter, booth and table. Well prepared food, fairly priced and a menu with good options. Service was excellent and the portions were large. I don't think you could go wrong at Big Rock Cafe. read more

My hubby won a trophy at the Big Rock car show last week and the organizers left the trophy for us at the Big Rock Cafe (to save on postage.) So, we stopped at the Cafe today to pick up the trophy and ate lunch there. It's a homey place with an extensive menu. The corn beef hash is outstanding! I got it with cheddar cheese on it. Yum! My husband enjoyed his burger and fries. I bought my pancakes home and we are eating them now (for dinner LOL!) They give you TONS of food. You won't leave hungry, that's for sure! read more

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Perfect little spot, second time we have been here! Food was amazing and we tried their breakfast over hard sausage with scrambled eggs delicious! Spoiler we just ordered it again, and they have the order of half hashbrowns half biscuits and gravy. Absolutely drool worthy! Service is wonderful! Definitely nice for smaller groups but can fit tables up to 6. Really enjoy the environment great breakfast spot! Great stop if your out on the motorcycle ! You could call ahead and order! read more

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It's just some great eatin'. Large portions. Everything is worth the price. Skirt steak breakfast is worth it. read more

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We traveled to Sugar Grove to look at a new Peterbilt truck to buy and ended up here for lunch. Big Rock Cafe is a quaint little place that was clean and had a friendly staff. We sat at the counter which was really neat. You could order breakfast or lunch. Since it was 9:30 am local time but 10:30 am by our Indiana clock, we ordered lunch. Our service was great throughout our stay. I ordered a Chicken Bacon Melt with fries. The food was steaming hot and good. My sister ordered a Cheeseburger with home made chips. A cup of soup came with it. She thinks it had ground beef in a chicken broth and said it was hot and tasted delicious. Neither of us could finish our meals; the portions are extra large. We would definitely eat here again. Restrooms were clean and looked recently remodeled. There were no issues with parking. read more

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Cute little small town dinner, complete with seating at the counter, but the cook in behind a wall so you don't get to actually see your food prepared. I adore dinners that have the cook standing at the grill that is right in front of your seat at the counter. Service was prompt and very polite. Food is a little speedy, but plentiful. You will definitely need a carry out box for leftovers. read more

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Amazing!! These places do not exist anymore . The soup is the absolute BEST . The burger and fries were great as well . The whole menu you looked really good . I look forward to trying other items on the menu . And the Chicken Dumpling soup of course . Just stop in and try it . Thank me later :) read more

Good food, good omelets and the food is good qaility. Service is also usually fast and an enjoyable place overall to be at

Came in after hiking in the area. Very tiny little place but a decent size menu. I had the breakfast 4 x 2. It comes with 2 eggs, 2 sausage, 2 pieces of bacon, and either pancakes or French toast. I opted for the cinnamon French toast and it was tasty. As it is a small place there is one server, one person preparing Togo orders/cashier and another in the kitchen. Staff was friendly. Hours on the door said 8 am to 2 pm. Cute little diner read more

Super sized portions, definitely get your moneys worth. The building outside is a bit crusty, but the inside is nice. Overall vibe is your grandma's house in the country. Friendly service. Great spot to stop on a roadtrip! read more

We rolled up on Big Rock Cafe late on a rainy Sunday morning. With socially distanced seating we had to wait 15-20 mins for a table. Service in this small cafe was excellent. We ordered an omelette and the 2x2x2 breakfast. The 2x came with two mini pancakes. They're not mini at all. Huge is more like it! The food here was good and clearly cooked with care. Definitely worth another stop if we're in the area. read more

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Was in the area and saw this place right on the main road. A lot of locals in there which adds to the charm. Steak and eggs was phenomenal and seasoned different than I'm used to. Hash browns were perfectly crispy and it came with 4-6 eggs. Very happy with the service as well. read more

Want a hearty breakfast suitable for lumberjacks and farmers? Fast. Hot. American diner. Love an old school lunch counter too. Friendly staff, tiny space. Mostly locals which adds to the charm. Hashbrowns are crispy and.. yes, brown, unlike most Illinois breakfast places. No 1 hour wait and high school girls texting you your table is ready here. Unpretentious, uncomplicated, delicious. read more

Loved this place. We were looking for a mom and pop place to stop for breakfast, and this was perfect. The food was great. If we're in the area, we'll be back! read more

Big Rock Cafe - Veggie skillet, big rock omelette, biscuits and gravy and toast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Big Rock, Illinois

I love the Big Rock Cafe! I am from this town and it is my go-to place to eat a good meal! It's a small, cozy cafe with a country feel. The staff there is tremendous, the portions are hearty, and the general feel just makes you feel like you're a part of the Big Rock community. If you're ever out near Big Rock, this is the place to go. They're open every day from 8 am until 2 pm. Give it a try...I think you'll enjoy it! read more

Food is always great!!!! Service is outstanding!!!! They treat you like family!!! Feels like home

i am a big rock resident and have been all my life. we have one restaurant and we are quite spoiled with the Big Rock Cafe. I come here with my boyfriend sometimes for brunch and it's a very calming environment. The french toast is amazing and they have many delicious skillets! You can walk in and sit down and a waitress will come to see you in less than 5 minutes. My ONLY complaint would be the bacon. I'm an avid bacon lover and if you want a pleasant trip do not order the bacon, you'll be disappointed. I could not be luckier with the big rock cafe read more

Food fantastic, atmosphere beautiful, service above par. Exceptional proportions more than the average for a sit down restaurant. We will definitely be going back a very very good mix and selection on the menu. read more

FANTASTIC! Great service too! Skirt steak was perfect and flavorful. Will definitely be back! read more

Big Rock Cafe - Skirt steak, hashbrowns, eggs, Biscuits and Gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Big Rock, Illinois

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What this local spot lacks in ambiance, they make up for with friendly service, great food, generous portion sizes, and good value. If I happen to be in the area again, I'll definitely be back. read more

Avoid. Expensive breakfast. I ordered breakfast that came with hash browns. I asked if they could add onions to the hash browns and they said of course. When the food came some raw onions had been put on top of the potatos. I assumed I would not need to specify cooked onions in a diner. But I did not say anything as I did not specify. When the bill came they charged $3.50 for onions. Plus they were surly. Not the pleasant small town diner you expect. Go to sugar grove cafe instead. Just a mile down route 30 and very nice and tasty. read more

Always great food and good service. Try the biscuits and gravy or the omelettes. Lunch menu and soups are also very good.

My husband and I like to check out little diners for Sunday breakfast. I came across this one on Yelp and thought we may have hit the jackpot. We got in the bike and headed out. The young man who was cleaning off a table was very pleasant and sat us as soon as he was finished. You could tell who were locals because even if they were sat after us they were taken care of first. After about 15 minutes a young lady came up to take our drink order. She brought out drinks and by this time the locals that came in after us were already given their food. Our order was just handed in. When our food was brought out it looked great. However we had no silverware to enjoy it. Asked the server for water, more coffee, plain creamer (there was only 1 in the basket when we sat down) and silverware. Waited and waited. The young man who was cleaning off the table when we entered walked by and asked how everything was. Told him it looked great but we still didn't have silverware. He brought some immediately. Half way through our meal she stopped by again to ask how everything was. We told her the food was good but I would still like some water. I don't know if it was just the day or what. I don't see how everyone else's reviews were about great service. We will go back at least once more to see if it's a fluke. The 3 stars that I gave this place was for food and the young man we met first. read more

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Very nice place. They welcomed my ESA (emotional support animal). Great food! Nice servers. If you leave hungry, its your own fault!

How can there be 29 reviews for Big Rock Cafe? A village of a thousand people on a two lane highway well west of Chicago. Local, local, local, and I've never seen anyone in there who looks like they write Yelp reviews. 29 reviews and a four star average. Wow! It's near where the family farm is and a regular stop for breakfast with the nephews. Has been for several decades. Great basic breakfast foods. Nothing exotic, and nothing wrong. Come about 9am, long after the breakfast crowd has finished and left and there's are plenty of seats. Might even work at 8. read more

This is my kind of Diner! Their biscuits and gravy are in my top 3 the surroundings and staff are exceptional! You really need to put this as a bookmark and come out for a lovely drive to the country. read more

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Still great food. Still large portions. Still fast cooks. Still amazing service. Still reasonable prices. Still our favorite place. Yep. read more

Service is great. Food is excellent. Portions are large. The staff is friendly and take pride in their restaurant and enjoy their work. Suggestion: order the biscuits and gravy as an appetizer (it comes right away) to split; and then order a meal (split it if you don't like leftovers or want a cheap hearty meal). My husband said "best breakfast I had in a while!" And we are breakfast connoisseurs. We will be back every time we have a tournament at Stuart Sports complex!! read more

Love this place. The food the staff and this little town is the best. The owners are good people and support the community.

Best breakfast around! We stopped in for the first time and we're not disappointed in the least. Great atmosphere, great staff and amazing food! We're looking forward to returning so we can sample more of the menu read more

Good food small cozy place! Very nice staff. If your just passing by or live near it's a great place to visit we come here often.

My family recently purchased a large order for pickup, and it was spot on!!! It was such an over abundance of delicious food; skillets, omelettes, chicken fried w gravy, toast, pancakes, hash browns. Every time we order from BR Cafe, it never disappoints! read more

Good & wholesome meals for a very reasonable price! This family restaurant has a friendly and attentive staff. Try it for breakfast or lunch - you will not be disappointed. read more

Omg best home cooked breakfast ! The sausage gravy was to die for . Very clean and friendly .

Lovely little cafe with great food and huge portions. Ive only had breakfast but it has been fantastic every time.

This place is a fantastic small town diner that I've been eating at every time I find myself driving through Big Rock. Beware that if you go during breakfast times (early morning) on the weekend, there might be a bit of a wait, but it's worth it. I rarely get pancakes as a side when going to a place like this, as if often seems like you're just getting a dry as a bone pancake that's been sitting under a heat lamp since the last time they decided to make a batch of pancakes... And while that might be the case here, the pancakes you get with everything are delicious. Biscuits and gravy are MASSIVE too, so make sure you're hungry. Docked a star because like many of these style of restaurants, the portions are just absurd. I wish I could just get a half order of stuff because I always end up just throwing half away as it's not like sunny side up eggs can reheat in the microwave very well. But, hey, if you want enough breakfast food to put yourself in a coma, and are in Big Rock, you'll love the Big Rock Cafe (or Country Cafe, I'm not sure what the "real" name of this place is). read more

We have been driving out to Big Rock, from Wheaton, for the past two yrs just to have the best breakfast ever.. The gals who serve you are all awesome, the owner is always happy to see you & greets you with a friendly 'how are you" ... Their cook has been there since day one , when Sal owned the place.. Worth the trip on a sunday morning ..:) The place is filled with locals , they are all just nice down to earth folks .. read more