Checked out this brewery in Freeport after coming across other places that had their beers…read more Generations is one of the main reasons to come here. It certainly has quite a few things on tap. A lot more in cans. They also have a few snacks. By the looks of the outside it wasn't anything special, just like a warehouse or something common. It's a lot more interesting inside. The taproom has enough room for the bar, and quite a few tables. Got a view into the back to see where the beers are made. There's a balcony where bands can play live music too. Beers are why people come of course. It's about $7 a pint. Best one we had of these was the Tawny Ale. This is an Irish Red of medium strength. It's about $12 for a soft pretzel. These are massive so they're great for sharing. One of the dips looked like peanut butter. This was actually fudge if you can believe it, and you can get cheese as well as mustard. For sure it's one of this city's main attractions. It's got lots of beers, and because it's in the Pretzel City, get one of those to munch on. They're closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

A very cool, relaxing, welcoming place to enjoy a beer, have great conversation with a bartender,…read moreand sit outside when the weather permits. A large bar with well designed beer garden. They have a variety of beers and one named after Freeport the Pretzel City! They have lagers, pilsners and ales. The environment is relaxing and the building stands out ! Since the main road is under construction , GPS did not help, but after we realized it kept rerouting us to the closed road. If in the area, stop in. Also their beer can be found in many locations in the Rockford area and some Binnys.

Checked out this local brewery in Lena of course. It certainly is one of the highlights around…read morehere. Lena Brewing Company has beers but also food to fatten people up. A pretty busy place with locals and people from other areas. There's about what's expected on the menu it seems. Before even coming in there's a smell of barbecue. It's got a pretty full menu. There's a bar in the middle surrounded by plenty of tables. Beers are the main thing of course. It's about $7 a pint. Best one we had of these was the Coldstream Lager. This is a full bodied Bavarian style. A lot of the food is meaty. Brisket and that kind of stuff. Among the appetizers is the Cowboy Caviar. One of the few vegetarian options. This is a mixture of beans, cilantro, corn, jalapeños, red onions, and tomatoes. It's about $16 for the Tex-Mex Bowl. This has avocado, cilantro rice, Cowboy Caviar, marinated cucumbers, pico de gallo, and Thai sauce. Of course an option is to get it with meats added. There's plenty more things including burgers and pork belly tacos among the livestock based foods. For around here it's one of the better places for big crowds. It's got beers and barbecue along with some healthier options. They're closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

Great stopping point on the way to Galena! Delicious food and brews! Brisket Mac wrap was one for…read morethe books!

So there has always been a lot of hype around this restaurant in Freeport, and I was looking…read moreforward to taking my mother out for a nice meal. Our entire party was very disappointed. The food, while edible, was not up to par with the pricing. It's as if the restaurant wants to be high end, but doesn't quite hit the mark with the food. Our appetizer, baked Brie with apples, was served on a black plate that honestly, looked filthy. The rim of the plate was greasy and smudged all over. The Brie had some limp, mixed lettuce as a garnish (that should have been a clue as to the level of attention the kitchen pays to presentation). Further, there wasn't any melted Brie in there, but there was Brie rind. The onion mushroom soup was salty, and all the onions and mushrooms were invisible, having been pulverized into the broth. The servers brought the food out like they were dropping a book on the table. One of the salads ordered, was not delivered with the rest of the food- not sure if the waitress of the kitchen screwed that up. The drinks were okay- they were the only thing not sub-standard. I'm giving this 2 stars because the building interior is historic and beautiful, the chairs were comfortable, and the cocktails were fine. It would be a nice place to have pre-dinner cocktails, but I strongly suggest you go somewhere else for your dinner.

Service is always exceptional. Menu supplemented with great specials allows for either small…read morebites or a complete meal. Im addicted to the creamy onion & mushroom soup. Thursday taco night has unique options. Delectable desserts. Definitely a favorite place to unwind.

We have been going to Cannova's whenever we are in Freeport. They serve up traditional Italian…read moreentrees and pizzas that are always satisfying. The service is attentive and accommodating for couples as well as large groups. We always feel welcome there and will continue to dine there whenever we are in town.

Horrible experience. I left a 20% tip on my bill and the owner called me broke and hung the phone…read moreup on me when I called to complain about her service. I wasnt aware it was the owner who was lazy and mad dhe had to walk 10 feet to get a calculator to split the bill. If you want good Italian food go to ciminos over this place.

Found out about this out of the way brewery close to Lena. It certainly is worth getting to…read more Wishful Acres Farm was growing fruits and vegetables. After a while they chose to also brew beers. They use hops from the crops, it rhymes. Coming here the first time it was kind of confusing. It's a long way from anything else. The entrance to the farm looks like you're going to someone's house. A parking area is in front. This is basically just an open area on grass. A little walk to the structure that kind of looks like a white barn. Inside it's a lot bigger than it looks. Has a few rooms including a patio in the back. In front there's a few tables. A limited but great variety of beers. It's about $6 a pint. Best one we had of these was the Overcast. This is a Hefeweizen, which has banana and clove flavors and is classic stuff. It's about $1 for potato chips. There's also popcorn. Great place for hyper local beers. It's limited space making it not a place for a big group or parties, and there's a few snacks like popcorn. They're open Fridays, and weekends.

Very great service from this mom and pop brewery! The atmosphere was welcoming for sitting outside…read moreand ordering food with kids. Keep this place on the map and give them a visit.

I stopped here on a trip from Indiana to Iowa. Had read the reviews so decided to check it out…read more They're special was Mexican food on the day that I stopped and I had a burrito. It was amazing. Large portion good price great service.

Was cruising down Route 20 and saw this place appear upon the horizon and I was starving so I…read morefigured what the heck! Rolled on in and was surprised and delighted everyone was so friendly and the burger was excellent and the beer was frosty Definitely will be coming back on my future adventures!

Great place for pizza and pasta! The pasta with olive oil and you have to add the meatballs!! Is…read moresooo yummy! It Taste just like mamas!

What a great atmosphere when you walk into this Italian restaurant. It's as if you entered into a…read moresmall Italy town. Their pizza ranges from small to the largest pizza you'd have ever seen... 24+ inches. Came with my family here and ordered 4 medium (14 inches), unique pizzas. Each looked better than the other. When we started separating each slice the melted cheese kept getting longer the more you pulled the slice. We had Cimino's Deluxe, Spaghetti Pizza, Taco Pizza and Cheese Pizza. Everything tasted delicious. We couldn't even finish everything. Our waitress was such a great personality and great sense of humor. Highly recommend Cimino's Little Italy. For more great content, check out YouTube.com/@AbroadTravel

Our second trip to Brew & Chew - much better than the first. The burgers are delicious. Our first…read moretime we both had burgers (my pictures). My memory is that everything else was a la carte - and the side dishes were overpriced. Stopped by again in December of 2025 - delightful experience! Rick had a burger with LTOP (lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle) and I greatly enjoyed the Three Little Pigs - so much deliciousness wrapped up in one sandwich! Service was great. They have lots of seating - but no televisions for watching sports. Will definitely return.

We went with a couple that highly recommended this place for its outstanding burgers. This was…read moreduring the week and we arrived around 12:30. The place had a few tables filled when we arrived. We placed our order and waited. A few more tables filled. A few tables left. We waited. And waited. And waited. We watched as the tables nearby got served - even though they came after us. A query to the waitress and she responded - yours are next. Then we get 4 of our 6 orders. And waited for the other two. The. One of the orders was not cooked fully, so she then waited. Did I mention it took an HOUR from order to first delivery, and then longer for the two chicken sandwiches, then longer for the re-fire on the under cooked burger. The burger I had was good but in no way worth any type of wait. And the place wasn't even packed!! Good burgers and onion rings. EXTREMELY SLOW SERVICE. And really not attentive for a small town restaurant. I would pass on this place. It's good but not worth a trip out of the way, nor worth waiting.

Super supreme nacho absolutely delicious. Make sure to stop in and have a dish.!!!! Absolutely…read moredelicious

Super friendly staff, good drinks, great food. Got the Chef Salad and 14" Supreme pizza and it…read morecould have fed a family of 4 for $19. Great value and good vibe here. Would definitely recommend it!

I was sat promptly and that's where the good service ended. I ordered a cocktail, didn't get it til…read moreI was halfway through my mediocre at best meal. I had the all you can eat Shrimp, my plate was literally plopped down in front of me with 6 shrimp and like warm fries. No cocktail sauce, no ketchup on the table, no coleslaw was brought with my meal. I had to ask for it. Got the ketchup after I asked, never got the cocktail sauce. The server seemed overwhelmed. Tables around me got their food sporadically. One person's got their meal, the other person did not for about 15 minutes. Had to ask for drinks, silverware....NOT GOING BACK TO THIS ONE EVER.

SUMMARY (And this is it): "Greeted" by a work zombie with a cleaning rag in one hand who grabbed…read moreour menus without saying a word, walked us to our table, placed the menus down on the table, and walked off. 10 minutes later after several attempts to waive someone down, we left. 0 stars. I get why this AB's is rated so low.