Once again, your writer was pulled from his current activity and found himself jetting to another…read morepart of the globe on an hour's notice. In fifty-five years of flying, I have smelled enough jet fuel, 100 LL, and burnt coffee. Enough to see too many things change, but not on this day and this trip. Indeed, I'd dined at the Packinghouse back in 1986. They've been open since 1978, and I recognized it immediately. Then, as now, the place looks the same and the food was remarkable. My co-star and I sampled the inviting salad bar, and he opted for the broiled steak covered in mushrooms. I had the shrimp scampi, which was spectacular and enough for two normal people. Our only disappointment was that the highly touted bread pudding had been exhausted. Hence, we settled our stomachs on the chocolate lava conflagration that helped put things into perspective. The ambiance was an interesting mix of nostalgia and packing plant apparatus. Being a vegetarian, I wasn't offended by what happened there since 1912. The still-active railroad station is just across the street, which made sense for the building's original purpose. Our server was a local historian who enhanced our visit with her perspectives. Yes, the HOJO where I stayed in 1986 is long gone, but the Packinghouse is still doing what it does best. I must also mention that downtown Galesburg is an inviting anachronism reflecting the old America that I grew up with. There are interesting stores and other attractions. Galesburg is also home to Knox College, and was the venue for one of the Lincoln-Douglas debates back when debates were really debates and not Kabuki Dances.

We spent over $300 to take our extended family out to a nice meal. Not one of the 8 of us had a…read morenice meal. The steak? Overcooked no matter how you ordered it? Prime rib? about a 1/4 thick and well done, no matter how you ordered it. The cinnamon bread? Overcooked and burnt. The salad bar had wilted lettuce and was just sad overall. The side salads were actually better and we should have all just had that for dinner!! The service was amazingly slow. Like 45-60 minutes to get our meals when the restaurant was not that busy. My husband even spoke with the manager to tell them that it was just an awful meal. If you read the reviews over the last year, this is obviously a problem but they haven't fixed anything, so obviously they don't care. I would recommend finding another restaurant and not coming here.

My son chose this place after looking at Yelp. Good choice! I liked the atmosphere. The food was…read moregood. Service was a tad slow but there was only one person working. Not a huge deal since we weren't in a hurry.

What a fun place! Michelle is extremely sweet and helpful! She made our experience even better! The…read morefood was delicious and came out hot and quick! Would definitely come back!

Whenever I find myself in Galesburg, I often find myself enjoying a meal here!…read more Such a cozy atmosphere and wonderful aroma of freshly ground, flavored coffees just a few blocks from historic Knox College. The are known for their savory quiche and crepes as well as their delicious ice cream filled dessert crepes, ordering the Spinach Bisque is a MUST! While a cup may be fine for some, I always insist on a bowl of the creamy, buttery bisque. Recently for lunch, I chose their Wagyu Meatloaf Sandwich, paired with spicy ketchup, provolone and crispy onion strings on a grilled artisan white bun. The side of Mayo aoli is a great topping too! Sitting inside and watching the chefs prepare the crepes is a delight, but a beautiful afternoon calls for a relaxing meal on their ivy lined patio! It is so cute and gives such great small town peaceful vibes. Highly recommend; but you may need to call ahead for reservations.

We found this wonderful restaurant by accident while traveling several years ago. We now visit…read morewhenever we can. Friendly people and an extensive menu. Today we stopped for lunch and Andrea took great care of us!! We were offered a choice of indoor or outdoor seating. We chose to sit inside and enjoy the display of antique decorations ( old phonograph, television, antique furniture, etc). We had a crepe and soup combo and a soup and sandwich combo. The spinach bisque is always on the menu and the soup of the day was tomato cognac. Everything was delicious as usual. This place has been in business since 1978 for a reason! The quality of food and service can't be beat!

I saw some reviews that said their food was greasy. They had a lot of options that weren't cooked…read more I had the club sandwich and it was fantastic with a local jam on it instead of mayo. My son had the fish and chips and enjoyed it. The waitress was nice and the place was a real vibe. I came to town for a college visit for my son, but if I was here regularly I would hang out here. It was unfortunate they didn't have any beer on tap; said issue with it. They had a good choice of beer but not all were on their list I was given. Best thing to do is ask if they have the beer you are looking for. The floors are very sticky. LOL

It's a bar/restaurant like most places in this town. Menu items are very greasy. Nice atmosphere a…read morelittle unkept cluttered around the entire bar area. Could use a deep clean. Overall not bad to go.

Great service, great pizza and beer! Grilled cheese also needs to be on your "to try" list. What…read moremore do you need?

Service was great , had a salad and a pizza , both very good, it's a Cubs themed type restaurant…read morebut just an overall cool vibe. If in Galesburg , check them out , you won't be disappointed!

Great food and service We were a big group and everything…read morewas perfect. Judy was fun and friendly

Went here because Judy told me to eat her pancakes! She's an Instagram and social media sensation,…read moreand since I was driving through Illinois, I felt compelled to make a slight detour and check the place out for myself. I ordered their skillet with steak, chorizo, eggs, hash browns, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, and Swiss cheese. Everything was cooked well, flavorful, and definitely hit the spot. I also got the berry medley pancake, and it was honestly one of the best pancakes I've ever had. The pancake was super fluffy, loaded with fresh blueberries, and so good that it didn't even need maple syrup. The food was definitely worth the stop, but I'm giving four stars because of the service. It took about 25 minutes to get my food, which felt pretty slow, especially since it didn't seem overly busy. The food was great, but the service could have been better. Overall, I'd still recommend stopping by if you're in the area, especially for those pancakes.

Amazing food, ambience, and service. Food made from scratch and not microwaved. Servers were…read moreawesome. Highly recommend if you're in Galesburg.

A very cool place to hang out and sip some beers... roughly 2/3 to 1/3 ratio of their own beers to…read moreguest taps. I visited twice during a brief visit to Galesburg... so I clearly found something I liked... LOL. The beers are good. The service extremely friendly.

I was in the burg for a reunion. Drove by turned around and stopped. Excellent pulled pork…read moresandwich. It was delicious! Price was good. Excellent service. I will stop again when I'm in town.

Great take out place. $20 for half slab rib dinner. Plenty of meat on the bone and sides were…read moreexcellent.

Great food, great service, timely and accommodating for our special requests! We went on a Sunday…read moreafter church and it was packed but no wait.

We stopped by this spot while visiting our son at college. Coming from Los Angeles, we found the…read morefried chicken very good and the pork chop was nicely sized and thick. The apple pie was tasty, though it came in a to-go container, and my pancake arrived separate from my breakfast meal. The servers and staff were friendly and helpful, and the dining area is fine for a casual meal, nothing fancy. Our food took a bit longer than expected, so if you're in a rush, this might not be the best choice.

Don't blink or you might miss this gem of a barbeque experience in Central Illinois. Husband and…read moreWife deliver amazing food at a reasonable price. The flavor is EXCELLENT . Their ribs are exceptional as well as their pulled pork and brisket bag specials. Highly recommended!

Little food truck/trailer in the Lonewolf Concrete parking lot at the corner of Eureka St. and…read moreTimberline. Variety of bbq goodness. Things like burnt tips, ribs, pulled pork with sides such as potato salad, baked beans, coleslaw, etc. Very nice folks. This is a nice thing to have in an area with very limited food options. Hope you check it out!