It was busy so we sat at the bar. Yes, they have a breakfast bar…read more Our first time here and we enjoyed everything I did have the homemade pop tart on the side, which was excellent. We will definitely be back.

Located across the river from Maine St, this quaint old house turned restaurant is worth the stop…read more There is on street and public parking available. I would recommend making reservations as it was consistently busy. We opted for seats at the bar to avoid an hour wait. This place is tiny, so it would not be ideal for large groups. It would be difficult to accommodate someone who could not navigate stairs (there are both stairs to enter as well as a staircase for most of the dining space). Servers were friendly and helpful, the right amount of attentive. The food came out quickly. They offer light lunch, brunch, breakfast fare, with specials, and baked goods from Lola. A popular special is a homemade pop tart, which has rotating flavors (today was blueberry with lemon frosting). We opted for French Toast, pork belly, and the country skillet. Everything was delicious and portions were generous. All around a great find.

The service was excellent. My cranberry chicken salad on a croissant was very good . My hubby had…read morethe Philly cheesesteak and his was wonderful. Highly recommend!

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.

Love this place. Ultra flavorful foods. The Muscles are delectable. I dont know if I love the…read moremuscles or the savory delicious sauce they come in. Large portion and bread to get all the goodness. I even take the wine sauce home after to enjoy later with pasta. Escargot is buttery and scrumptious. And we also love the cheese plate. Top it all off with a great waiter (Dave) for a perfect experience.

My boyfriend and I went to Bread & Vine in Galena on January 22nd 2026, and we had the absolute…read morepleasure of being served by Lexi (I did some digging on Facebook to find her because I wanted to make sure I got her name correct.) I felt compelled to leave this review because exceptional service like hers deserves to be recognized. From the moment we sat down, Lexi was attentive, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable. She had an answer to every single question we asked -- not just about the menu, but about the business itself. She knew so much about Bread & Vine that I genuinely thought she might be the owner. That level of pride and understanding is rare and speaks volumes about her professionalism. What really stood out was how accommodating and engaging she was. She made thoughtful recommendations, not only for food and drinks, but also for other places to visit and things to do around Galena. It truly elevated our entire experience. Because of her suggestions and the way she described everything so well, we ended up ordering (and purchasing) more than we originally planned -- simply because we trusted her recommendations. Lexi is the kind of employee every business hopes to have. She represents Bread & Vine with confidence, warmth, and expertise. She absolutely deserves recognition -- and in my opinion, a raise -- for the way she goes above and beyond for guests. I hope she sees this and I hope this reaches someone as important as her. We'll definitely be back, and a big reason why is Lexi.

During my road trip to Chicago, we decided to stop in Galena for lunch on our way and I chose Big…read moreBill's and our group all enjoyed our experience here. This sandwich shop and coffee bar has a fun industrial and vintage charm, and plenty of seating throughout the location. The location was also well lit and airy, and I loved the exposed brick walls and fun eclectic frames along the walls. The service was also excellent and the girls who worked here were so sweet and helpful! My boyfriend and I both got the reuben and our friend got a chicken wrap. Both of them said they enjoyed their meals, and I thought my reuben was excellent and much preferred to typical road trip fast food stops. It was genuinely the perfect stop midway from Nebraska to Chicago, and a nice opportunity to stretch our legs and have a refreshing and filling meal. I would definitely recommend to try Big Bill's!

Checked out this coffee bar and sandwich shop in Galena. It has an old school charm to it and the…read morefood is actually healthy. Big Bill's is also open at breakfast. Got to say the lunch menu has more options. The prices are pretty okay for portions. Best place to get a sandwich or wrap around. It's a charming old place with plenty of seating. They have breakfast and lunch with lots of variety. Among the morning options are omelettes. The lunch menu features sandwiches. Has the classics and more. It's about $9 for the Hummus Wrap. A pretty filling thing stuffed with lots of it. There also was cucumbers and spinach. For sure it's a great place at breakfast. It's got a lot more options at lunch. They're closed Tuesdays.

Tremendous food and service, highly recommend!!!!! Add Fritz and Frites to your to do list next…read moretime you come to Galena! The steak and frites are excellent

Outstanding menu atmosphere and service. It is a must go to establishment when visiting galena…read moreIllinois. Easy to find and on Main Street where all of the shops and establishments are!!

Service was excellent our meal was perfect had the 18oz steak it was wonderful . The selection of…read morewine is matched by no other they have everything to satisfy your taste buds.

Service was fantastic. Everyone was very friendly and courteous Stay away from the walleye. Very…read morebland. No seasoning. Very disappointed especially for the price.

Lovely home, great host took care of all our needs, very gracious and welcoming…read moreBreakfast was excellent If you are in Galena don't miss this bead and breakfast!

We had a fantastic weekend in the Lena and I are staying here. Made it that much better…read more Carol was great and was especially accommodating to anyone with celiac. One of the reasons we stayed here was because of the reviews and that they had gluten-free items here. As advertised, everything was gluten-free for me, but was "normal" for my wife. It is close to downtown Galena, super wash shops. We will be back.

Chef Garrot made our dining a special experience. Our family has many serious food allergies making…read morethem vegans. Garrot made their dinner exceptional. Our server, Delaney, also gave us great help. Good experience! Thank you!!

This place is a difficult venue to find! Thank goodness it wasn't snowing, because we woukd have…read morecanceled.. So what should have been a 15 minute drive wound up being 38 to 40! Google tends to give you the scenic route. Anyways, Hailey was our server. She was very sweet and attentive. I had a glass of cabernet , private label of the resort. It was just ok... We both had the Italian sausage and corn chowder soup. It was FANTASTIC!! A nice zip of spice.. Next, our entrees. My husband went with the salmon with mashed sweet potatoes and acorn squash. He said the sweet potatoes were better than the salmon. I had the cheapest cut of filet ever! I've had a better one from JEWEL! It was flat and bland.. I had the red potatoes and asparagus. All in all, I would not go out of my way to have dinner here again...nothing worth the drive.

One of the nicest places I have ever stayed at. Where to begin? The inn is impeccably restored. It…read moreis a beautiful building, and our suite was thoughtfully, elegantly designed and stocked with every comfort. We loved the lush fresh flower arrangements in our room and throughout the entire inn. The common areas (breakfast area/living on main floor and the outdoor patio) are similarly beautiful, with comfortable seating and beautiful vistas. The food - from the afternoon appetizer/cheese/wine tray to the incredible breakfast - was really delicious. And I could go on. If you're at all contemplating a stay in Galena, this is the place to go! It is romantic, quiet, nurturing, luxurious.

The facilities at Jail Hill Inn are EXQUISITE! Everything that you could possibly imagine was at…read moreour disposal. The decor was GORGEOUS! And everything was very high-end. For instance, the carpeting was what you would find in a mansion. The linens and towels were luxurious. We were provided with a bottle of wine and appetizers in the evening. There was a nice variety and a more than ample amount. Breakfast in the morning was out of this world! 3 Courses!!! Entrees were expertly prepared and delicious -- and healthy! Probably our favorite was the steel-cut oats with fruit and a banana foster sauce -- YUM! Again, these portions were very generous. Our host, Matthew, was very kind and attentive. I don't think there are enough superlatives to describe our experience!