Delicious burgers, yummy milkshakes and fun decor. Had…read moredrinks and apps one night and went back the next day for burgers. We ordered the cheese and bacon fries and the pickle chips. The next day I ordered the mushroom and Swiss burger but I swapped the beef patty for a chicken filet. It was delicious! Chicken was tender and well seasoned and I loved the huge grilled portabella mushrooms. Service was great and we enjoyed both visits.

If you ever find yourself in Galena with kids and a hankering for some eats, Durty Gurt's is where…read moreyou park your appetite. We ordered two cheeseburger kids meals with fries for our little humans (who were thrilled, and honestly, so were we sneaking a fry or two) and the San Francisco Patty Melt--which is chicken-based and satisfying enough to hit the spot. The kids' meals were solid: burgers and fries that were tasty and well-sized for little appetites. The San Francisco Patty Melt was enjoyable--juicy chicken, melty cheese, toasted bread, and a reliably comforting choice. Durty Gurt's has a fun, lively vibe that makes you want to cheer when your food arrives, and the playful, colorful décor--bright signs, quirky wall art, and whimsical little touches everywhere--makes the whole place feel like a cheerful, slightly wacky diner full of personality.

Awesome wayside bar and grill on highway 20. Their burgers are some of the best I've ever had. They…read morealso have a taco Tuesday which I enjoyed and serve pizzas which I have yet to try. Reasonably priced great service and the good bar selection.

We have been driving to Galena on a regular basis for close to 20 years before we heard about…read moreRiddot Corners Restaurant. We stopped a month ago and went back a month later. They make the best burgers in all of NW Illinois. You have to stop and try this place out. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and they treat everyone with respect and kindness including first timers. The place is clean and the locals love to meet first timers. It is packed at night for good reason. We will be regular guests when we go to Galena. The prices and food quality are excellent.

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.

Ambiance, food and service were outstanding!! Their Friday's…read morefish fry is one of the best!! Definitely 5 star in my book!!!

A great place, out of the way but worth the few extra minutes of driving. Food is good, service…read moregreat and the beer is cold. Cool old school building too!

Great Food! Great Service! Great atmosphere ! Lindsey was Fantastic! Busy as she was a big smile…read moreall of the time! Thank You!

We did a day trip to Shullsburg and stopped The Burg for lunch. The service was extremely slow. The…read morewaitress gave us a discount of 20% in effort to save her tip. The food was dull and plain. My husband ordered the steak sandwich, the meat looked like the McRib meat and severed on a dry hoagie bun. Nothing on it, no condiments, dull and dry. I ordered the chicken bacon sandwich, grilled chicken, 2 pieces of bacon on a dry hamburger bun. Nothing on the bun! How much effort could it be to put lettuce, tomato and some mayo on the bun???

Came here with friends after a long drive looking for a relaxed environment to have a good meal and…read morea couple of drinks. This place did not disappoint! The cheeseburger was juicy and flavorful and the sweet potato fries were the perfect balance of sweet and salty. Paired with a Surfside beverage, this meal hit the spot! Highly recommend to anyone visiting beautiful Scales Mound Illinois!

Great food at a decent price! This has become our go-to spot and not too far from home!read more

If you're in the area you have to give this pizza a try. The crust is the most delicious crust I've…read moreever had, Monday night is pizza night and they always have specials for pizza night! Definitely a good pick!! They also have an amazing assortment of fresh breaded cheese curds, try them all they are absolutely fantastic

We stopped here for drinks and dinner because it wasn't far from where we were staying and it's…read moredefinitely the place to be because it filled up fast. I'm not a snob so I can do a nice place, a dive and anything in between which was how the weekend went. The bar was pretty busy for a Saturday night and I was going to do a fresh patty burger but pizza after pizza was going out the front door so I might rethink my burger. The place is your typical Wi small town bar and not a dive but old looking that is CASH ONLY with a full bar and restaurant. The menu is decent for a bar and they take the food seriously with fresh beef burgers and real pizzas. I had a couple beers and gin tonics which were ok and not top shelf. The place is pretty loud and it was hard having a conversation but it was the place to be. We ordered the 16'' Soprano pizza with sausage, pepperoni, Canadian bacon, fresh mushrooms, onions, green peppers, green olives and black olives. First off they don't skimp on the toppings because they were plentiful and the pizza was really good with a nice saltyness from the green olives that worked so well. I doubt that they make the crust and I could be wrong but it very good because it was not thick or cracker thin but a nice in between that was like a fresh chewy crust from good fresh baked bread. It was weird to bump into the owner of the bar that we usually go to for drinks and pizza like we were cheating on him but it was all good but unexpected. Overall the pizza is good, the drinks are ok and the prices are very reasonable for a casual dinner and drinks and I see why they were packed and the lady's working the bar did an outstanding job keeping up with all the people.

We read that Pete's Hamburger is the oldest burger stand n Wisconsin, so we had to give it a try…read more When we arrived, there was already a long line with 15 people, and we waited about 35-40 minutes. It's just one gentleman boiling the burgers, and with some people ordering half a dozen at a time, things move slowly. There was no shade while waiting under the hot sun, it might be a good idea to wear a cap. The menu is as simple as it gets: burgers with or without onions, about $6 each and roughly slider-sized. Condiments are limited to mustard and ketchup, and they also sell canned drinks. There are a few small tables and chairs nearby if you want to eat right away. Overall, it was worth trying once for its history and classic Wisconsin charm.

We were hiking at Wyalusing State Park and learned that Pete's hamburger stand was only a 20-minute…read moredrive away, so we decided to stop by for lunch. We arrived around noon on a Saturday and waited in line for about 20 minutes. There's no shade while you wait, so plan accordingly especially in summer! Parking is free and fairly easy to find on the street. It was a bit confusing when we arrived, as there are two windows on opposite sides of the stand and no clear signage indicating where to order. Turns out, you can order from either window. The operation is run out of a small shed with four people working inside. One person was boiling the burger patties, another was taking orders at the window near candy company, a third was at the opposite window, and a fourth was handling payments. The menu is simple: burgers with or without onions, and three condiments--ketchup, mustard, and spicy mustard. Each burger is $6.50, and they do accept credit cards. As for the burger itself, it was okay. The meat didn't seem seasoned, but it wasn't dry thanks to the boiling method. The bun was basic, and the burger size was slightly larger than a slider. Personally, I think it's a bit pricey for what you get, but considering the stand has been around since 1909, they clearly have a loyal following. Overall, I'm glad we gave it a try--it's always fun to experience a bit of local food history.

Solid burgers, not pucks like most fast food places. Tots were stellar, they also have a Veggie…read moreBurger and Gluten free options. We had too much food to eat! Great atmosphere too with all the Illinois team swag on the walls.

Great Burger, Gluten Free and vegan options, tons of food. Will be back soon! Had too much food to…read moreeat...had to take some home for a late night snack!