This is also called Union Dairy. Union Dairy is historical in Freeport so they kept the name on…read morefront. Definitely a cool place to check out being part of history. Food was good, what you'd find at a 50's diner. The prices weren't bad but. The ice cream is good. It has a fun atmosphere, very family friendly. Cute, casual, good food, prices and service.

Long-time local fave is the town's hang-out from March to the end of October. Huge fountain bar…read morewith shakes, malts, sundaes, and waffle cones. Lots of yummy ice cream varieties. Orange Pudding flavor was invented in Freeport over 70 years ago and still a big seller. The friendly staff, iconic art deco setting, and 50's background music inside and out front, create a fun atmosphere. Order great burgers, hot dog combos, and classic pork tenderloins from the grill every day, except Sunday.

I think we have found our new lunch spot for our Iowa trips. I regret that we have not stopped here…read morebefore. The pork Bahn Mi sandwich - what a winner! Obviously assembled by someone who appreciates food. The cucumber slices were just the right thickness - and an ample amount. The slaw, the pork, the cilantro, the sauce, the bun - it all came together for a delicious experience. And the onion rings were lightly battered with thick onions - superb. I didn't take a pic - but Rick enjoyed his brisket. Other customers were raving about the ribs the day we were there. We each had a Mud Run beer and pleasant conversation with the staff. I am seriously planning an extra trip to visit Mom just so I can stop to have a Mud Run lunch on the way.

The food is hands down phenomenal! We expect decent food, but we were just blown away after the…read morefirst bite. It's a good thing we don't live here because we'd hear daily. The food came out piping hot and every bite was heavenly.

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!

Super nice and friendly staff and who I assume is the owner was welcoming : ) Inviting, good draft…read moreselection,

I stopped by for lunch on a Saturday. The place was not too busy. Minhas deluxe burger was my…read morefavorite item here. I got the onion rings instead of the cheese curds. I think that was a good decision. Chicken strips was good as well. Wisconsin poutine was my other item. It was flavorful. But saltier than I would like. I enjoyed eating it in the begining, but towards the end it was tough to eat.

I love coming here whenever I want a little snack or I'm craving something sweet. The owners are…read morealways there working and greet you with a big smile, which makes you feel welcome right away. The inside is pretty small, but they still have a few areas where you can sit down and enjoy your food. They have such a huge selection of food and snacks that you almost get overwhelmed trying to decide what to get! Definitely a great little spot when you're craving something.

This is my favorite coffee shop in the country. So welcoming. The decor and lighting are…read moreinviting. The pastries and drinks are amazing. It is a small family owned coffee shop that makes you feel like its most valued customer every time you visit. I look forward to summers and my Illinois travel so I can get to Rosie's;) there is not a fetal the have not done perfectly. Delicious and beautiful.

This is my new favorite coffee shop. I got an iced matcha with lavender syrup and it was delicious…read more And then I also got a gluten free blueberry muffin that I enjoyed. It was super aesthetic & everyone working was kind.

I wanted a prime rib to smoke on a charcoal grill (per an episode of Cook's County on PBS). I saw…read moreTom featured in our Rotary International magazine and thought I'd give the biz to a fellow Rotarian, and a place I could stop on the way home from Galena. Did NOT disappoint! Our prime rib was amazing, the pork shoulder roasts made a fabulous Pork Ragu, and looking forward to using the short ribs in my Osso Bucco with polenta.

Lucky to have a local quality meat processor! They care. Drive from Dekalb to them! Recommend!read more

We had their sandwiches catered during a local meeting and they were great to work with ahead of…read moretime and day of. The ordering process was simple and their menu listed specifically what was on each sub so the group did not have to wonder and reduced any back and forth for modifications. The order arrived on time and was 100% accurate, which is impressive for a group of 15 people. Sandwiches did arrive with the condiments on them (as listed in their item descriptions) so I wouldn't wait around to enjoy them as the bread might get soggy.

The service and ambiance were fine, Im a long time customer and have been for a long time. Decided…read moreto try the Italian beef sandwich, it was absolutely disgusting. The second I pulled it out it all started falling apart and the bread was MUSHY, everything in the sandwich literally fell out onto my pants and they gave me a container of leaking meat juice that they shouldn't even give you because the sandwich just falls apart the second you pick it up. Worst sandwich I've ever eaten and it's seriously making me consider not visiting this establishment ever again. All I wanted was a sandwich before work and they give me slop. What they sell, calling it the "Italian beef" is not an Italian beef at all. in no way shape or form. I am severely disappointed and will not ever order this again, I cant even take one bite of it, this is absolutely horrid and disgusting.