Flatlander Market

Perfect breakfast diner experience. Prices are great, portions are huge, breakfast is yummy…read more Couldn't ask for more!

love it. this is a great place to eat especially for that small town feel. the locals are always…read moreat their same table and everyone is treated and treated like family. portions are decent and service is great. tell Tracy I said to try the Dino's skillet.

Eggs over medium, Swedish pancakes with berries and sausage/bacon

Delicious steak and eggs

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Gluten Free chocolate chip pancake

StoneBakers

4.4(57 reviews)

Stone bakers pizza and buffalo wings are amazing! Sometimes it takes a little longer but it's worth…read morethe wait for good pizza and wings!

We ordered pickup to try out a new pizza place. Pizza was great quality, provlone and mozzarella…read morecheese mix with fresh ingredients. Will definitely be back!

Chicken and mushroom pizza

The works!

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Mmmm great

The Spot Tavern of Marengo

4.6(70 reviews)

0.1 mi

Best Patty Melt Ever!! I usually eat one there, and get…read moreanother to go. Homemade Chips are Awesome, too!

**A Hidden Gem with Great Food and Prices**…read more The Spot in Marengo is a local bar with some truly delicious food at unbeatable prices. Their hamburgers are 3/4 lb of fresh ground beef, and they're priced under $10--something you rarely see in 2024! They also have great weekly beer specials, like a bottle of Old Style for just $1.50 this week. The service from the bartenders is exceptional. Whether you're just passing by or making a trip, The Spot is definitely worth a stop. You can't go wrong with a delicious hamburger and an ice-cold beer!

The sign outside

The decorations inside. I love this place

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Bacon burger with onion rings.

Joe's Place

2.8(108 reviews)

1.5 mi

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I had previously felt Joes was keeping the bar low. Having…read morebeen a customer there for several years I always looked forward to getting something from there on the way through Marengo, we had had a few poor experiences there in the past year. Saturday night was the exception to how things have been in that last year. I decided to give it one more try before writing them off completely. The sandwich was exactly as I ordered!! Fries were amazing as usual and the kid working at the window was pretty decent when I explained that the last few times I'd ordered from there it wasn't good at all. Hopefully when I come back there next time I'll be just as satisfied.

Just an ol' fashioned pizza, beef & burger joint...nothing more, nothing less. Gotta' comb thru…read moretheir big menu to find rhe gems...we did. Its called Pasta Casalinga....mostaccoli, peas and great Italian sausage...yum! Someone said they were discontinuing it...hope not...!

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Marengo Cafe

4.1(52 reviews)

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.

If you're looking for a great place for lunch after visiting the Illinois Railway Museum, this is…read morethe place! I had the chicken salad stuffed tomato and it was FANTASTIC! The picture tells it all. The service was excellent and the people are soooo friendly!! Recommend this place to anyone local or just visiting like us!

Marengo Cafe

Irish skillet with sour dough bread!!! Yummy!

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Very clean older crow great food. Lots of it

Cafe 20

3.7(112 reviews)

0.7 mi

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The Walleye is so awesome and you have to order their homemade potato pancakes…read more I highly recommend giving the fish fry a try Oh did I mention it's All you can eat !

We stopped in on a whim Thursday night 20 minutes before closing and had THE BEST RIBS and broasted…read morechicken dinner! Our server Anna was so personable and really treated us great. We will definitely be back. With gas prices so high, we are going to be exploring more in-town options and Cafe 20 is adorable, cozy, and a MUST if you are dining in Marengo.

Taco salad

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Gnocchi and the steak with waffle fries.

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

Niko's Pointers Saloon

3.6(73 reviews)

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My friend, partner and I ended up going here because the restaurant we started with was closed…read more When we arrived my expectations were high but I shouldn't have gone in with any. There were only two people working the bartender and a waitress. We waited like 5 minutes of not longer to get a greeting . It took like 5 more minutes to get seated. We grabbed menus to get an idea of what we might want to eat. I went into the restaurant part looking for an employee. She was wiping down empty tables saw me but never acknowledged my presence. The bartender saw us standing waiting to be seated and also didn't acknowledge us. I didn't understand why it took so long to get seated there were only 3 people at a table and the rest of the restaurant was empty. There were a few people at the bar. When we finally got seated the waitress asked if the table was dirty we said yes but she didn't wipe it or anything. She was saying that she had like 35 boys come in to eat and messed up the whole other side of the restaurant. She got us our drinks and then asked if we were ready to order. We said Please give us a few minutes to decide. When she took our order she was nice. When we got our food my friend ordered the Niko burger the bacon was rubbery and not even half cooked. She poured A1 sauce on the side and it was very watery it wasn't thick like normal A1 sauce should be. My partner ordered chicken fingers the meat inside was good and had the crisp on the outside, I ordered an Italian beef sandwich it was good but only had meat on half the sandwich and didn't melt in your mouth. I was only given a very small 2 tablespoons side of au jus. The waitress got us our refills but wasn't attentive like I would expect considering we were the only people in the restaurant. Is it a place I would go back to? Probably not. I was disappointed considering it was downtown Marengo. The ambience was wilderness and forest themed the restaurant was clean but the women's bathroom was not.

Ok so management has changed since my last review. Maybe I'm in a different mood, or being picky…read morebut I did notice some differences. I ordered the Niko burger same as last time although the menu has changed some. Overall, still a decent place to catch a bite and nothing I'm noting would stop me from coming back. You know I consider myself a hamburger critic extraordinaire, so I did notice a different taste, and thickness in the burger, and that's probably where the one less star came from. However it was cooked the way I ordered it, I just can't imagine wanting it medium rare. The toppings were all very fresh and good. The bacon sometimes on a burger in restaurants is awful, but this was nice, freshly cooked. The bbq sauce I had him put on the side was ok but I just won't get it next time at all. It was not nice to the tastebuds. The onion rings and fries were good, especially the onion rings. Fries were usual "seasoned" that you often get in restaurants. Not my fave but usual. It was served fresh and hot, so good on that. Even the pickles were fresh and good. Gone was the coleslaw but that's ok by me. Unnecessary side imo. The house wine I got this time instead of beer was a Sauvignon Blanc, and was a good buy, good taste for $6 a glass. The prices overall were reasonable for the food I got. Atmosphere was the same. Lunch crowd started to roll in. The service was fine and the owner? Manager? Maybe both, introduced himself and checked on me to be sure everything was to my liking. Friendly guy but introduce yourself first and let people tell you their name after that if they chose to share.

Bar

Niko burger.

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Behind bar. Rustic, very rustic.

Subway

2.8(11 reviews)

0.1 mi

This is the best subway I've ever been to! I live in Chicago, come up here to camp and will only…read morecome to this subway. Employees make the difference here. First they suggested Flatbread for my sandwich. Another time they were very polite and friendly. Today the guy joked with me when I said a little onion and thats what he did. That was funny and got me laughing. It's good to see employees having a little fun with the customers, getting them to smile. I wish the subways in Chicago had guys like these two. I only have Subway when I come to Marengo.

Great fresh food! I just had the "Veggie Patty Wrap." So good! A Spinach wrap with 2 tasty…read moreVeggie Patties (warm). Added lots of veggies on top, cheese, and Chipotle Southwest Sauce. I also enjoy their subs, especially the "Oven Roasted Turkey", the "Steak & Cheese", and the "Veggie Delight" The owner and staff - Ashish, Nick and Geeta -are very nice and they make great subs, wraps, etc. I love all the fresh veggies! I like the Subway app because I can save my favorites and order them with the push of a button, then walk in and pick it up. You also earn points for $2 off.

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Garden Prairie Cafe

4.8(13 reviews)

5.9 mi

The food was delicious and very tasty, and the prices were just right. The staff was incredibly…read morekind and welcoming. We visited around Christmas, and they had Santa and Mrs. Claus there. My toddler is afraid of Santa, but Mrs. Claus was absolutely wonderful--she slowly approached her with a warm smile and gently reassured her, helping her feel comfortable instead of scared. Overall, we really enjoyed our experience. While the coffee wasn't our favorite, the food more than made up for it and fully satisfied us. The restaurant is an older place, but it has a cozy, charming atmosphere that makes it feel special

First time visit, we'll be back. It's an obvious local's spot but they made us feel welcome too!…read more (Not always the case). Friendly service tasty homemade food. We had smash burger and chicken wrap and look forward to trying breakfast and other items.