So how does this work?
We pick our top choices based on the quality of the food, service, and consistency over time. We’ll start off by giving you the best options overall for dining in Rockford and then follow up with links to different types of restaurants in different neighborhoods at the end of this page.
Best Restaurants Rockford
Mary’s Market Cafe & Bakery Description: Standby for breakfast-to-dinner classics. Long-running diner serving familiar breakfast-to-dinner eats plus baked goods & wood-fired pizzas. Address: 4431 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108, United States Phone Number: +1 815-397-7291 Website: Home Page Store Hours: Sunday: 7AM-3PM | Monday: 7AM-3PM | Tuesday: 7AM-3PM | Wednesday: 7AM-3PM | Thursday: 7AM-3PM …
Mary’s Market Cafe & Bakery Description: American quick-serve cafe & bakery. American option featuring fresh-baked bread, salads, sandwiches & burgers in quick-serve environs. Address: 2636 McFarland Rd, Rockford, IL 61107, United States Phone Number: +1 815-986-3300 Website: Home Page Store Hours: Sunday: 7AM-3PM | Monday: 7AM-3PM | Tuesday: 7AM-3PM | Wednesday: 7AM-3PM | Thursday: 7AM-3PM …
Mary’s Market Cafe & Bakery Description: Quick-serve bakery/cafe with light fare. American cafe serving fresh-baked bread, salads, sandwiches & burgers in quick-serve environs. Address: 1659 N Alpine Rd, Rockford, IL 61107, United States Phone Number: +1 815-394-0765 Website: Home Page Store Hours: Sunday: 7AM-3PM | Monday: 7AM-3PM | Tuesday: 7AM-3PM | Wednesday: 7AM-3PM | Thursday: …
Fresco at the Gardens Description: Refined cafe fare with garden views. Views of Anderson Japanese Gardens attract locals to this modern stop for gourmet daytime eats. Address: 318 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL 61107, United States Phone Number: +1 815-316-2256 Website: https://www.franchescosrestaurants.com/fresco Store Hours: Sunday: 8AM-3PM | Monday: 8AM-2PM | Tuesday: 8AM-2PM | Wednesday: 8AM-2PM …
Hoffman House Supper Club Description: Vintage supper club for steak & seafood. Vintage supper club in the Holiday Inn featuring a menu of steak & seafood plus a lounge with games. Address: 7550 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108, United States Phone Number: +1 815-397-5800 Website: http://www.hoffmanhouserockford.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-11PM | Monday: 11AM-11PM | …
Baci’s Kitchen- Cafe’ and Pizzeria Description: Chill tavern for Italian & American grub. Relaxed hangout offering pizza, pasta, panini & American bar eats, plus cocktails & a patio. Address: 2990 N Perryville Rd #1100, Rockford, IL 61114, United States Phone Number: +1 815-329-6922 Website: http://www.baciskitchen.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 9AM-8PM | Monday: 9AM-8PM | Tuesday: 9AM-8PM …
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Description: American chain eatery & general store. Homey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-site general store. Address: 730 N Lyford Rd, Rockford, IL 61107, United States Phone Number: +1 815-226-1944 Website: https://www.crackerbarrel.com/Locations/States/il/rockford/244/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=maps&utm_campaign=crackerbarrelurl Store Hours: Sunday: 7AM-10PM | Monday: 7AM-10PM | Tuesday: 7AM-10PM | Wednesday: 7AM-10PM | Thursday: …
SUNRISE FAMILY RESTAURANT Description: . Address: 5683 Wansford Way, Rockford, IL 61109, United States Phone Number: +1 815-395-0066 Website: http://www.sunrisefamily.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 7AM-3PM | Monday: 7AM-2PM | Tuesday: 7AM-3PM | Wednesday: 7AM-3PM | Thursday: 7AM-3PM | Friday: 6AM-3PM | Saturday: 7AM-3PM
Sister’s On Main Description: . Address: 307 S Main St, Rockford, IL 61101, United States Phone Number: +1 815-977-5717 Website: http://ordersistersonmain.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-4PM | Monday: 10AM-4PM | Tuesday: 10AM-4PM | Wednesday: 10AM-4PM | Thursday: 10AM-4PM | Friday: 10AM-4PM | Saturday: Closed
Stockholm Inn Description: Swedish-American eatery with pancakes. This iconic Swedish-American eatery known for pancakes & lingonberries offers a homey atmosphere. Address: 2420 Charles St, Rockford, IL 61108, United States Phone Number: +1 815-397-3534 Website: http://www.stockholminn.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 7AM-2PM | Monday: 7AM-7PM | Tuesday: 7AM-7PM | Wednesday: 7AM-7PM | Thursday: 7AM-7PM | Friday: 7AM-8PM | …
Johnny Pamcakes Description: Classic diner with all-day breakfast. Veteran diner with old-school decor for a variety of classic eats, ice cream & breakfast all day. Address: 3700 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108, United States Phone Number: +1 815-229-7415 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: 7AM-2PM | Monday: 7AM-7PM | Tuesday: 7AM-7PM | Wednesday: 7AM-7PM | …
HearthRock Cafe Description: . Address: 1100 11th St, Rockford, IL 61104, United States Phone Number: +1 779-210-3432 Website: HearthRock Cafe Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: 7:30AM-3PM | Tuesday: 7:30AM-3PM | Wednesday: 7:30AM-3PM | Thursday: 7:30AM-3PM | Friday: 7:30AM-3PM | Saturday: 8AM-3PM
Machine Shed Restaurant Rockford Description: Farm-themed American restaurant & bar. Family-owned, farm-themed regional chain member serving traditional American fare & full bar. Address: 7475 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108, United States Phone Number: +1 815-229-3276 Website: https://machineshed.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 7AM-8PM | Monday: 7AM-8PM | Tuesday: 7AM-8PM | Wednesday: 7AM-8PM | Thursday: 7AM-8PM | …
Mr. C’s Family Restaurant Description: . Address: 4309 W State St, Rockford, IL 61102, United States Phone Number: +1 815-964-5347 Website: https://www.mrcsfamilyrestaurant.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 7AM-7PM | Monday: 7AM-7PM | Tuesday: 7AM-7PM | Wednesday: 7AM-7PM | Thursday: 7AM-7PM | Friday: 7AM-2PM | Saturday: Closed
Rockford Rusty Nail Description: . Address: 1804 18th Ave, Rockford, IL 61104, United States Phone Number: +1 815-397-2510 Website: http://www.facebook.com/RockfordRustyNail Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-2AM | Monday: 11AM-2AM | Tuesday: 11AM-2AM | Wednesday: 11AM-2AM | Thursday: 11AM-2AM | Friday: 11AM-2AM | Saturday: 11AM-2AM
The Spot Cafe Description: . Address: 628 7th St, Rockford, IL 61104, United States Phone Number: +1 815-708-0676 Website: Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: 7:30AM-6:30PM | Tuesday: 7:30AM-6:30PM | Wednesday: 7:30AM-6:30PM | Thursday: 7:30AM-6:30PM | Friday: 7:30AM-6:30PM | Saturday: 8AM-6:30PM
Velvet Robot Coffee Lab Description: . Address: 116 N Madison St, Rockford, IL 61107, United States Phone Number: +1 815-979-1425 Website: http://www.velvetrobotcoffeelab.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: 7:30AM-4PM | Tuesday: 7:30AM-4PM | Wednesday: 7:30AM-4PM | Thursday: 7:30AM-4PM | Friday: 7:30AM-4PM | Saturday: 8AM-3PM
Behr Den Restaurant Description: . Address: 1125 Seminary St, Rockford, IL 61104, United States Phone Number: +1 815-987-2799 Website: http://www.behrim.com/our-services/behr-den-restaurant Store Hours: Sunday: Closed | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 7AM-1PM | Wednesday: 7AM-1PM | Thursday: Closed | Friday: Closed | Saturday: Closed
Lydia’s Cafe Description: . Address: 1710 Rural St #3, Rockford, IL 61107, United States Phone Number: +1 815-229-0322 Website: http://lydiascaferockford.com/ Store Hours: Sunday: 8AM-1:30PM | Monday: Closed | Tuesday: 8AM-2PM | Wednesday: 8AM-2PM | Thursday: 8AM-2PM | Friday: 8AM-2PM | Saturday: Closed
Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford Riverfront Description: Upscale all-suite hotel with a spa. Upmarket all-suite hotel with dining, a cocktail lounge & city views, plus a spa & an indoor pool. In a grand building set in Downtown, this upmarket all-suite hotel with industrial-chic decor is a mile from the Burpee Museum of Natural History …
Culver’s Description: Fast-food burgers & frozen custard chain. Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy. Address: 236 N Phelps Ave, Rockford, IL 61108, United States Phone Number: +1 815-397-8035 Website: http://www.culvers.com/restaurants/rockford-phelps?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Maps&utm_campaign=Google+Places Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-10PM | Monday: 10AM-10PM | Tuesday: 10AM-10PM | Wednesday: 10AM-10PM | Thursday: 10AM-10PM …
Culver’s Description: Fast-food burgers & frozen custard chain. Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy. Address: 1224 Benington Rd, Rockford, IL 61103, United States Phone Number: +1 815-633-6550 Website: http://www.culvers.com/restaurants/rockford-benington?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Maps&utm_campaign=Google+Places Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-10PM | Monday: 10AM-10PM | Tuesday: 10AM-10PM | Wednesday: 10AM-10PM | Thursday: 10AM-10PM | …
Culver’s Description: Fast-food burgers & frozen custard chain. Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy. Address: 5610 Wansford Way, Rockford, IL 61109, United States Phone Number: +1 815-398-9938 Website: http://www.culvers.com/restaurants/rockford-wansford?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Maps&utm_campaign=Google+Places Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-10PM | Monday: 10AM-10PM | Tuesday: 10AM-10PM | Wednesday: 10AM-10PM | Thursday: 10AM-10PM | …
Noodles and Company Description: Chain eatery with a global noodle focus. Counter-serve chain offering international noodle & pasta dishes from mac ‘n’ cheese to pad Thai. Address: 6430 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108, United States Phone Number: +1 815-397-7910 Website: https://locations.noodles.com/il/rockford/6430-e–state-st.html Store Hours: Sunday: 11AM-9PM | Monday: 11AM-9PM | Tuesday: 11AM-9PM | Wednesday: 11AM-9PM …
Culver’s Description: Fast-food burgers & frozen custard chain. Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy. Address: 6727 E Riverside Blvd, Rockford, IL 61114, United States Phone Number: +1 815-654-1277 Website: http://www.culvers.com/restaurants/rockford-riverside?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Maps&utm_campaign=Google+Places Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-10PM | Monday: 10AM-10PM | Tuesday: 10AM-10PM | Wednesday: 10AM-10PM | Thursday: 10AM-10PM …
Beef-A-Roo Description: Pit stop for American-style burgers. Laid-back eatery for hearty American food, specializing in burgers, sandwiches & wraps. Address: 3401 S Alpine Rd, Rockford, IL 61109, United States Phone Number: +1 815-874-8550 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: 10AM-9PM | Monday: 10AM-9PM | Tuesday: 10AM-9PM | Wednesday: 10AM-9PM | Thursday: 10AM-9PM | Friday: 10AM-9PM | …