Rockford, Winnebago County, IL

Places to go in Rockford

21 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

27 ALUNA

Food & Drink

27 ALUNA

Longtime Internet cafe featuring New American fare, cocktails & espresso in a contemporary interior.

124 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61101, USA

Abreo

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Abreo

American tapas restaurant & bar emphasizing dramatic presentations of creative small dishes.

515 E State St, Rockford, IL 61104, USA

Alchemy at Aldeen

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Alchemy at Aldeen

Open eatery with large, screened windows, featuring artisanal pizzas, pasta, steak & cocktails.

1902 Reid Farm Rd, Rockford, IL 61107, USA

Almoka Coffee House | Yemeni

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Almoka Coffee House | Yemeni

753 Highgrove Pl, Rockford, IL 61108, USA

Candy Cloud - Rockford

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Candy Cloud - Rockford

6286 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108, USA

Crave Kitchen & Cocktails

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Crave Kitchen & Cocktails

3801 N Perryville Rd, Rockford, IL 61114, USA

Fire Dept. Coffee

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Fire Dept. Coffee

811 W Riverside Blvd, Rockford, IL 61103, USA

Franchesco's Ristorante

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Franchesco's Ristorante

Chic, contemporary Italian eatery & cocktail lounge serving classic entrees, pizza & grilled steak.

7128 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL 61107, USA

Fresco at the Gardens

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Fresco at the Gardens

Views of Anderson Japanese Gardens attract locals to this modern stop for gourmet daytime eats.

318 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL 61107, USA

GreenFire

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GreenFire

American bistro & market serving locally sourced, wood-fired pizza, burgers & fish, plus wine.

6795 E Riverside Blvd, Rockford, IL 61114, USA

Katie's Cup

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Katie's Cup

502 7th St, Rockford, IL 61104, USA

Machine Shed Restaurant

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Machine Shed Restaurant

Easygoing farm-themed operation offering traditional American dishes & a full bar.

7475 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108, USA

Meg's Daily Grind

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Meg's Daily Grind

1141 N Alpine Rd, Rockford, IL 61107, USA

Meg's Daily Grind

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Meg's Daily Grind

3879 N Perryville Rd, Rockford, IL 61114, USA

Mrs. Buckbee's Wake-N-Bakery

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Mrs. Buckbee's Wake-N-Bakery

275 Deane Dr, Rockford, IL 61107, USA

Rockford Roasting Company

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Rockford Roasting Company

416 S Main St, Rockford, IL 61101, USA

Tavern On Clark

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Tavern On Clark

Relaxed, popular spot offering a tavern menu & a big list of beer, wine & spirits, plus patio seats.

755 Clark Dr, Rockford, IL 61107, USA

The Norwegian

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The Norwegian

Scandinavian breakfast/brunch eats & cocktails in a warm, Nordic-chic space with wood ceilings.

1402 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61103, USA

The Olympic Tavern

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The Olympic Tavern

Longtime American taproom with 25+ drafts & creative bar bites, pasta, sandwiches, steak & seafood.

2327 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61103, USA

Thunder Bay Grille

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Thunder Bay Grille

Laid-back restaurant serving steaks, seafood & Cajun fare in a rustic-style setting.

7652 Potawatomi Trail, Rockford, IL 61107, USA

Wired Café

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Wired Café

414 E State St, Rockford, IL 61104, USA