Dino&#x27;s Restaurant

Flatlander market in downtown Marengo, is such a great little place for scratch made food. What a…read moretasty lunch. Chili was delicious, it had the right amount of heat for me and the Panini was next level. Definitely looking forward to going back soon.

Absolutely amazing little place!! I am so mad at myself for not finding out about it earlier. The…read moreowners are some of the nicest people I have met and had the biggest smile on their face the whole time I was there. I loved chatting with them and learning more about their small business. As soon as you walk in, you feel like you're in good company and the restaurant is clean and has a homey atmosphere. The homemade chips are absolutely delicious & I got a panini which was next level!! Prices are just as amazing as the food. $14 for a full meal and a drink...you can't get that anymore!! I am so excited I found this gem and already planning to come back this weekend!

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Garden Prairie Cafe

4.9(18 reviews)

5.9 mi

Delicious breakfast, great service and a hometown feel! We enjoyed our time there and the…read moreattentiveness of the staff.

Oh my goodness, what a cute diner. Simple breakfast. Hog skillet, diced ham, mushrooms, onions hold…read morethe cheese. Biscuits & gravy. Gravy like Big Ma used to make! Great service! Glad we went out of our way!

Bathroom door

Denver omelette

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Kay N Jo's

4.7(55 reviews)

0.1 mi

Ordered a French Silk pie from Kay N Jo's for Christmas, and it was absolutely delicious--creamy,…read morerich, and perfectly made. While picking up the pie, we couldn't resist trying a lemon bar, and it didn't disappoint--equally delicious with just the right balance of tart and sweet. This is a great little local bakery that delivers on quality and flavor. Highly recommended for anyone looking for exceptional baked goods!

Came here for a get together with my aunt, cousin and sister. A great little spot for sandwiches…read moreand delicious homemade desserts. The owner was super friendly and accommodating. We'll be making it our regular place as it is centrally located for us.

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Did a great job

The Porch

4.3(49 reviews)

25.3 mi

5 stars! Coffee 5/5…read moreBagel 5/5 The space indoor and outdoor 5/5 Customer service 5/5 Everything was great! I got the blueberry latte (whatever the seasonal was) my friend got the PB Miel latte and my husband got a flat white and a bagel which was perfectly fluffy. Everything. Was amazing. Definitely my new go to in Lake Geneva

A place that knows what they're doing. Have something to go or have it to stay your service will be…read morequick and efficient. If you're looking for a quick breakfast or light bite this is a great option! The space itself is really clean and I love that there are indoor and outdoor options!

Atmosphere

Oatmeal

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Cooler day otherwise I would love to had sat outside.

Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe

4.3(2.8k reviews)

31.8 mi

Delicious food, great staff, pretty prompt service even when they're slammed! A favorite spot for…read morebrunch

My friend and I arrived around 8:15 AM and were seated immediately with no wait! For busier times,…read moreit's great to know you can join their waitlist directly on Yelp. They have a lovely patio seating area, and they even have a barista station in the waiting area so you can grab a coffee while you wait. The highlight of the visit was how incredibly accommodating they are for food allergies. They explicitly list gluten-free options on the menu, but the kitchen safety practices are what truly blew me away. Our server informed us that they have a dedicated toaster and a dedicated waffle maker for gluten-free items, and they will completely clean the griddle to prepare safe GF pancakes. I ordered an orange juice (which was fresh and really good) and opted for the baked potato omelette (ordered with no bacon), served with fruit and GF toast. When the server brought out the food, she explicitly confirmed it was gluten-free. She even went the extra mile to double-check with a Celiac staff member to guarantee that the table condiments were 100% safe for me. Both the food and the service were top-tier. I will absolutely be back to try more of their menu!

Reception desk and entrance to the big and vibrant dining room.

Chocolate Chip Pancakes

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Slow Roast Brisket Hash

Triple Berry Cafe

4.4(117 reviews)

14.4 mi

Best place for breakfast, I go every Friday with my dad. Excellent food and service, always very…read moreattentive and welcoming.

Went for the first time and wondered why we don't frequent TBC more often. Food was good. Plenty of…read morechoices to pick from and huge plus when you have breakfast food that also comes with sides like eggs, side of meat, hash browns, even biscuits and gravy!!! Many restaurants make you order à la carte- which can add up real quick with an entree. Love me some chicken fried steak and can't seem to find it at many breakfast joints anymore, so made sure to order some. It came with eggs, hash browns, and I chose pancakes as a side. Loved my meal and definitely recommend the CFS. The place was clean. Service was fast. It was busy for a week day so I can only imagine a wait on a Saturday/Sunday morning.

Triple Berry Counter

Light and Fluffy biscuits n gravy!

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La Vie En Rose Cafe & Patisserie

4.2(13 reviews)

9.4 mi

Great place unique charming Great food. Paul is creating new pastries every day. Love to see what's…read more new.

I have seen posts on FB about this place so of course I wanted to try it while I was in the area…read more The place itself gave Parisian cafe vibes that was clean with cute decor and plenty of seating. Unfortunately that's where it stopped for me. They had baked goods on a wall display and a display by the counter, along with cake in a refrigerator. Unfortunately, none of it looked fresh nor did any of it stood out to me or was very appeasing. The regular croissants looked very dry and flaky and the chocolate croissants were flat and smashed looking. Even the cake in the refrigerator looked dry... I did end up buying a lemon blueberry scone along with an almond danish- and I feel like I wasted $10. My 10 year old child thought the scone was old and stale. The almond danish basically was phyllo dough with a big dollop of almond paste- I couldn't even eat half of it. They do have a menu with soup and croissant sandwiches, but they're very over priced. $18.50 for a bacon egg and cheese croissant!?! Hard pass for me. Some advice should you choose to try this place, keep an eye out on your receipt. While I do hope it was an honest mistake- the guy working there was nice- he charged me $6/piece for the scones and the danish when they were actually $5/piece. I did bring it to his attention before I paid and he did adjust the prices. Whatever he rang them up as- was not listed as a "scone" or "danish."

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Service counter

The Norwegian

4.6(233 reviews)

24.3 mi

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!

Cute items for sale - homemade soaps!

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Table setting

SYRUP - Algonquin

4.4(340 reviews)

14.9 mi

Service phenomenal…read more Ambiance always clean and bright in there. Food amazing per usual made some updates on my own meal. But I needed to hit all the macros. Food was on target. Portions are huge. If you need a great spot come here and always come here early. Ive been here 11-12 and gets pack if you're a early riser you'll be seated quickly.

Eat at Syrup delivers very good breakfast fare with an eclectic menu that feels more at home in the…read morecity than the suburbs. The dishes are creative and well-executed, offering a refreshing departure from the standard breakfast lineup. Prices are on the higher side, but if you don't mind spending around $50 for two, it stands out as one of the better breakfast spots in the area.

Inside

Chicken and Waffle

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Carmel Frappuccino

Marengo Cafe

4.1(53 reviews)

0.0 mi

I've only been there once, but we had the best breakfast! It was full of people, yet the service…read morewas good, and everyone was friendly. I will definitely go there again!

What a sleeper with Resturant. Small, quaint and efficient. Arrived Tuesday at 8:00am. Good seating…read moreand great service. Food was well worth their price! My Irish skillet meaty with crispy hash browns done just right. Coffee cup always kept full by the 2 waitresses. A super great bargain and quality place.

Irish skillet with sour dough bread!!! Yummy!

Very clean older crow great food. Lots of it

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Inside of the menu - breakfast, sandwiches, dinners (HQ version: http://tinyurl.com/2bdtzh2)

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Jen T.

7 years ago

Never disappointed! Love eating with my family here ever since I was little! It has always been a favorite of mine, just like Cream of Chicken and Rice soup! read more

Jennifer T.

5 years ago

Love! Amazing staff and delicious food for everyone. Gluten-Free pancakes, Waffles, and French Toast!

Steve S.

5 years ago

Our breakfast was delicious. We love the new look. Much brighter and the front looks great!

Dero F.

6 years ago

Great home town restaurant! Food and atmosphere is perfect.

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Love this diner, clean and pretty right next to the Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple. Thus, you can go…read moreto the temple and remind yourself that all suffering stems from desire and that we should have compassion for all life then walk half a block and work up a desire for sausage and biscuits thus negating the inner peace you just stepped into. It would be really fundamentally incorrect to describe their sausage and biscuits as Nirvana in the Buddhist sense, but the dish is very good and so is the coffee. Most tables have a good view of the town square featured in "Groundhog Day," and the diner is next door to a nice indie bookstore.

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