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    The Junction Eating Place

    3.6 (146 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Tim N.

    Three generations, six members, of my family recently paid a visit after checking out the nearby campus. I had not been back in years! I found it was just as great as when I last visited. My family agreed. The food was fantastic and in huge portions. Price was very reasonable. Service was so delightful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]And the ambiance was just perfect.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Do yourself a favor and take a trip back in time to a true dinner worthy of the name.

    Tracy B.

    Making a quick, pop in visit to Dekalb to see family and it just so happens to be Sunday - The BEST day of the week to go to The Junction!! I'm not sure I've ever visited this town when it wasn't Sunday....because of this soup. It just hits the stomach and soul right. The soup is so creamy and full of chickeney goodness. The rice is perfectly cooked everytime and never too mushy. Each spoonful you take has the perfect ratio of chicken and rice and it's not overwhelmed by any vegetables. I also had a patty melt and fries. Super tasty. And those pickles on the side!! The absolute best. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love this diner so much and always puts the cherry on top of my visit[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Keith H.

    A few college and high school buddies and I decided it was time to have some breakfast at the Junction Eating Place in DeKalb. I've never been there, but they have. We got there before the crowd on a Friday morning. What a pleasant surprise, this place was great. I don't normally go for a skillet, but this was fantastic. I went for the Western Skillet that had diced ham, onions, tomatoes, green and jalapeño peppers, along with two eggs over easy, all over hashbrowns. It came with a side of pancakes, which were melt in your mouth good, and Coffee. I strongly suggest that you go for one of those. Our server was absolutely fantastic. KELLY was so on top of things and attentive to all of our needs, I would always suggest that you ask for her. I love the ambience. It's old-school with a little train that goes around up on top of one of the rooms. They have a diner style counter if you decide to sit that way, but we decided to have a wonderful meal sitting down and relaxing while going through fun stories. If you've never been there, I would suggest that if you're in DeKalb, you must stop for breakfast. Looking at their menu, they have all kinds of wonderful things. They've got appetizers and soups, sandwich, platters and wraps, all kinds of side, things, and specialties that look fabulous. Whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner, this is definitely a place you need to go. I really enjoyed the food. It was wonderful and will be back soon.

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    8 years ago

    Use to go here for breakfast all the time. Good food and good prices but it seems to be going down hill with cleanliness.

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    16 years ago

    The junction probably has the most legit Skillets out there. They are amazing! I love going just for the breakfast menu, so good.

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    9 years ago

    Great food for decent prices! Breakfast food is to die for here! Fast service and nice people. Usually about $20 for two when I go.

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    14 years ago

    It's just standard crappy diner food. I had the buffalo burger and some kind of soup.

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    12 years ago

    Solid food at a reasonable price. The wait staff is very friendly.

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    12 years ago

    My food was average at best. My boyfriend enjoyed his food. However, the waitress Symone was a joy. Would always ask for her if I went there

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    Some of my best memories here. I love the California Burger. Best place to get breakfast at 2am in DeKalb!

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    McAlister's Deli

    McAlister's Deli

    3.2
    (13 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    Welcome to DeKalb!…read more When the White Castle closed at this location before COVID, we were sad. Then McAlister's Deli came in. The place is completely redone - you wouldn't recognize it. Food wise, oh was this place good. My wife ordered The New Yorker with corned beef, pastrami, swiss and spicy brown mustard on marbled rye, and I had their Horseradish Roast Beef & Cheddar, which had black angus roast beef, sharp cheddar, red onions, and horseradish sauce on a toasted ciabatta. Listen carefully when you make your order - they ask you if you want a pickle. The pickles are good. My wife went with their Choose 2 option, and got a half a sandwich and a cup of soup. I got the regular sandwich with a bag of Ms. Vickers Salt and Vinegar chips. While they don't have the fountain where you can get it, the staff makes regular tours and offers free refills for soft drinks, and also asks you if your food is okay. My wife enjoyed her New Yorker, and I enjoyed the Horseradish Roast Beef and Cheddar. It had enough Horseradish to taste good, and the drinks tasted great. The place is completely redone, is attractive and clean, with very good service. We'll be back!

    Food is ok they do have an excellent service wow it is extremely crowded because it is new here in…read moredekalb huge long line but it moves super fast service there is a gentlemen he is a floor keeper that comes around asking you to see if everything is ok you can get free tea refills I love the ambiance a little bit too loud for me I would prefer music on the back ground instead of listening to the loud conversations the food was ok the sub has very little meat and a little bit too salty for taste The price for me for 1/2 a sandwich and a cup of soup and a one size lemonade $23 way to expensive because it did not have no salad on it just the meat a very small amount of red onions the meat looked shaved I can do this at home but my son wanted to try it out Good for lunch time to come here and Chat with friends and Family. Over I give it 6 stars for service and ambiance not for the food food 2

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    The Village

    The Village

    4.7
    (55 reviews)
    5.7 mi

    I am disappointed that I've not been here before today. The Village is most certainly going to be…read morean frequent and easy go-to for me in the future. The place is clean, bright and cozy without being cramped. The service is friendly and helpful. The menu is not too big nor too small....just right. We ordered the spinach pie - flakey crust, delicious spinach & feta filling with herbs. Most definitely homemade fresh, not a frozen food service product. Gyro dinner with spinach rice and Greek potatoes - gyro meat was tender and not overly spiced/flavored like, once again, a nasty food service product. Potatoes were cooked perfectly. Soft and seasoned spot-on, obviously made fresh and not left dying under a heat lamp. The spinach rice was tasty but a bit salty. I can assume that since everything is fresh made this might just be a one-off. I am more than willing to try this dish again to test out this hypothesis. I definitely recommend. Please support this venue to assure that this option for an alternative to bar food in downtown Sycamore lasts for a long time to come

    Got the gyro dinner and the Greek salad. Big serving for the dinner but could use more pita bread…read moreand "Greek sauce". My husband really enjoyed it. I had the Greek salad. The chicken was super tasty and I loved the block of feta. Although, for 15.00, I could get double the salad and chicken and get pita bread at another local Greek restaurant. I would suggest adding more to the salad for the price of 16.50. I will try something different next time but I think my husband will stick with the Gyro dinner and we will just ask for more sauce and pita bread.

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    Moussaka and Greek potatoes
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    Florentino's Charhouse

    Florentino's Charhouse

    4.2
    (25 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    Service has settled out and has improved…read more We dropped in when our primary choice was taken out by a freak storm which knocked out power to the west. I'm working on building my iron levels, so Florentino's got the nod. We were seated in a booth promptly when we arrived at around 5:15 pm. Within a minute, filled and iced water glasses arrived and then in another minute, a loaf of bread with butter. The bread had good texture, and worked well with the butter. We thought about the wine and my wife ordered their Veal Marsala, which worked with the Josh Cabernet that I wanted to order. Again corkage fees are quite reasonable. The salads came out - my wife enjoyed her wedge salad, and I enjoyed my Caesar (albiet still without anchovies!) with a solid dressing and crouton mix. As we finished the salads, the main courses arrived. My wife enjoyed her Veal Marsala, but couldn't finish it. I enjoyed my filet - it was better seasoned but still needed just a touch of salt to bring out the flavor. The room is still loud - they could use some baffles over head. The lighting has a variety of light fixtures from the ceiling. The bar still has 4 TV screens (which don't disrupt conversation at the tables and boothes. The seats are quite comfortable. This is improved from our last visit. Hopefully, they maintain this effort.

    Great service lots of staff fantastic menu huge bar and awesome…read more music a little bit of traffic jam With staff very new here in dekalb

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    A look towards the back of the house
    Florentino's Charhouse
    Florentino's Charhouse

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    Iniga Pizzeria Napoletana

    Iniga Pizzeria Napoletana

    4.6
    (92 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    Worth the Drive - One of the Best Pizzas I've Ever Had**…read more If you're looking for authentic Neapolitan pizza, make the trip to **Iniga Pizzeria Napoletana** in DeKalb. It is, without question, some of the best pizza I've ever eaten! Every pizza arrives beautifully blistered with that signature airy, chewy crust that only a true wood-fired oven can produce. The ingredients are exceptional--from imported San Marzano tomatoes and creamy mozzarella to fresh herbs and premium toppings. Each pizza is handcrafted, simple, and absolutely bursting with flavor. Our favorites? Mais Pizza - sweet corn, creamy cheese, and just the right amount of char...unexpected and unforgettable. Hot White Pizza - rich, spicy, and incredibly satisfying. Pesto & Burrata - fresh, vibrant, and decadent with perfectly creamy burrata. San Marzano Tomato & Sausage - classic done to perfection. Sometimes the simplest combinations are the very best. The menu extends well beyond pizza with charcuterie, salads, gelato, desserts, cocktails, beer, and wine, plus gluten-free crust options for those who need them. If I had one suggestion, it would be to refresh the indoor atmosphere a bit. The food deserves an interior that matches its quality and creativity. The outdoor patio, however, is a wonderful place to enjoy a meal on a beautiful day. Brent as your server will take up another notch! And here's a bonus..Monday is half-price pizza.You'll probably find me there. Iniga doesn't just serve pizza--it delivers an authentic taste of Naples right here in Illinois. It's a destination restaurant that's absolutely worth the drive. Highly recommended!

    It was a cold night in DeKalb, Illinois. However, it was nice and comfortably warm in Iniga's…read morePizzeria. We decided to drop in since it had just opened, and we wanted to see what they had to offer. If you look at the name "pizzeria napoletana" you may get the idea that this isn't Pizza Hut. It isn't. This is (according to my wife who has been to Naples in Italy) pizza the Napoletanese way. Thin crusts, interesting toppings, and different than mainstream American pizza. When we arrived we were promptly greeted at the door as we walked in, and given a choice of bar or dining room seating. We selected the dining room. Both areas were warm and comfortable, with the usual things in the bar (big screen TV) and dining room (art on the walls, nice tables and chairs, nice booths). We started with the Bagna Cauda, which was delicious. It seemed to be a little light on the garlic compared to my friend's version of the dish, but it was still good. It was served with bread, fennel, pepper and zucchini for dipping. It could have fed 4. For pizzas, my wife ordered their Margherita Verace, and I ordered their Puttanesca pizza. The Puttanesca had green olives, brown olives and white anchovies. The crust was very thin - so thin that I ended up cutting this with my knife and using my fork. I couldn't even fold it - the crust is very soft. I tried my wife's Margherita Verace, and it was similar in crust. It had lots of good stuff on it, and tasted good. Drinks were reasonably sized. I had a glass of wine which was fresh, and my wife after trying to order (and pronounce) Raganrok found that they were out of the sweet mead, so she went with a Negroni instead, which she said was quite good. The bathrooms were clean, but chilly in temperature. I hit the hot air hand dryer as I walked out in an effort to warm up the space. Clean, all fixtures worked, and well kept. The question boils down to this: Are you willing to experience pizza the way it was originally made - or not. If you are willing, you should try this place out. If you aren't willing - well, that's on YOU to change. You're missing a lot.

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    A look at the bar area
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    A beet salad
    Iniga Pizzeria Napoletana

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    The Junction Eating Place - tradamerican - Updated August 2026

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