This cute shop had a sweet mother and daughter team. Coffee was delicious and freshly brewed. Loved…read morethe hand painted windows.

This place was great. The owners were so kind and they made me a surprise drink and it was…read morespectacular. My boyfriend got the blue raspberry lemonade so good. We are going back today for the coffee today!

Stopped this morning before heading home to Milwaukee, WI. We caught the owner - he made our lattes…read more- and chatted a bit. Cozy space, delightful brew, and a place we will surely return to.

The 2 employees were friendly and prices were fair. We weren't happy with our drinks but would be…read morewilling to try again. Husband ordered a featured cinnamon eggnog drink, I ordered an iced caramel macchiato. Staff was overheard debating how to make husband's drink, unsure if the recipe used cinnamon despite cinnamon being in the name. The drink did not turn out well but we didn't feel comfortable asking for it to be remade after they weren't sure how to make it anyways. Caramel Macchiato was okay, I'd probably not order it again but nothing noteworthy about it. It's a very cozy lounge with couches and tables to wait for your drink or sit and enjoy. Convenient walk from the chocolate factory, so definitely pick up a treat or 2 to pair with your coffee

During my road trip to Chicago, we decided to stop in Galena for lunch on our way and I chose Big…read moreBill's and our group all enjoyed our experience here. This sandwich shop and coffee bar has a fun industrial and vintage charm, and plenty of seating throughout the location. The location was also well lit and airy, and I loved the exposed brick walls and fun eclectic frames along the walls. The service was also excellent and the girls who worked here were so sweet and helpful! My boyfriend and I both got the reuben and our friend got a chicken wrap. Both of them said they enjoyed their meals, and I thought my reuben was excellent and much preferred to typical road trip fast food stops. It was genuinely the perfect stop midway from Nebraska to Chicago, and a nice opportunity to stretch our legs and have a refreshing and filling meal. I would definitely recommend to try Big Bill's!

Checked out this coffee bar and sandwich shop in Galena. It has an old school charm to it and the…read morefood is actually healthy. Big Bill's is also open at breakfast. Got to say the lunch menu has more options. The prices are pretty okay for portions. Best place to get a sandwich or wrap around. It's a charming old place with plenty of seating. They have breakfast and lunch with lots of variety. Among the morning options are omelettes. The lunch menu features sandwiches. Has the classics and more. It's about $9 for the Hummus Wrap. A pretty filling thing stuffed with lots of it. There also was cucumbers and spinach. For sure it's a great place at breakfast. It's got a lot more options at lunch. They're closed Tuesdays.

This bakery is absolutely one of the best! The pastries and variety of them, makes it so hard to…read morechoose just one along with the delicious empanadas they offer. I took some for the road for my family but we ended up having a taste of the snickerdoodle and chocolate chip cookie, the chipa biscuit, cheddar cheese scone and some empanadas! It was so light and savory to eat. It was made with effort and just tasted unbelievably good! Do not skip on this bakery!! The staff is also very kind and friendly!!

When you walk in, it's very busy, but they got through the line super quickly. The worker who…read moreassisted us was super kind and helpful. We got 2 empanadas (egg,sausage,cheese and loaded hash brown), a scone, and a danish. Everything tasted excellent, was fairly priced and left us wishing we had gotten more!

Where do I start with Mean Bean. Well let me start with saying it was the BEST cup of coffee I…read morehave ever had. I stumbled upon Mean Bean by accident. Even though I have been to galena many times, I never noticed it until this last trip. When you walk in you can smell the aroma in the air, and you know are in a legit coffee house. The menu to me was not as helpful as I thought it could of been but Gina, the woman working there was fantastic. After some chit chat about how I found them she explained to me what they could do, which is basically create any coffee creation you can think of. After asking me my preferences she brewed me a fresh cup of the strongest coffee they had, and it was delicious. I came back the following day for another cup and she again brewed me another fresh cup of coffee. Gina is a very friendly barista, who really takes the time to understand what the customer wants and creates a unique cup of coffee for them. They also have free samples of different flavors of the day. I highly recommend grabbing a cub of joe at Mean Bean.

Ohhh so good. We visited the shop in December and purchased the yummiest coffee beans. Today I…read morereceived my order of 7, 1lb bags and my house smells AMAZING. This coffee is rich and smooth, something incredible to wake up to.

THE best coffee in Galena roasted on site within 24 hours of purchase/ingestion…read more Tell Bill I said HI! Hours not posted. Running joke on door has three signs. One says, "closed." The 2nd says, "really closed." 3rd sign says, "really really actually closed." And some times they are, and sometimes they're not. You'll just have to check the door.

Let's just say this, when you walk into the store you instantly feel like you're in the midst of…read moreold friends. The first day we walked into the store we met 6 new-old friends and we swapped stories for over 20 min. Coffee was fresh and the surroundings told of long days roasting coffee amongst friends. My guess is Bill, the owner, roasts everyday not to get rich but to make friends. The coffee is strong and the laughs are genuine. This is the true Galena experience. It's not the hippest coffee joint but it is the most interesting and friendly. We bought a pound of fresh roasted Indonesian beans for $10. I would have paid double anywhere else. Bill is the real deal.

Cute, little cafe with THE best made-to-order churros! Good selection of coffees as well!…read more Employees are kind and knowledgeable. You may have to wait a few minutes for your order, but, trust me, it is SO worth it!!

Popped into this corner cafe , which is located right next to the trolley company. If you're…read morelooking for a quick sweet snack and a cup of coffee while you wait for the trolley , this is the place to go. It's located directly next door. They have a private bathroom here , which you need to ask the workers for the key to access. This place provides delicious handcrafted churrosmade fresh throughout the day. We sampled the combo , which had two churros and a dipping sauce and added an iced pistachio coffee. The churros and the dipping sauce were absolutely incredible. One of the best churros I have ever tasted. They have numerous flavor options for the churros.And also many different kinds of dipping sauce , it made it hard to choose. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. They paused to let me take some photos.And also showed me their quick efficient process of making the churros fresh to order. There's plenty of tables inside the cafe to sit down and enjoy your order. It's also air conditioned , in case you're trying to get out of the heat and looking for some shade. I\nHighly recommend this small , reasonably priced establishment.