Davis Junction
Davis Junction, IL · Food & Drink
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This Unassuming Suburban Illinois Deli Builds Sandwiches Locals Drive Across Counties For
Some of the best meals in Illinois hide behind plain storefronts you would drive past without a second look. I almost did, until the smell of fresh rye and warm pastrami pulled me through the door. What waited inside was a sandwich so tall I had to plan my first...
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Rockford Register Star
Hey Rockford, Beef-a-Roo is back
ROCKFORD, IL — Beef-a-Roo is back. The restaurant chain officially reopened its first Rockford location Thursday with a 9:30 a.m. ribbon cutting at 6593 Lexus Drive, the first of eight restaurants its new owners plan to open by spring 2027. Owner and CEO Bob Grottke and Alex Edwards, president of 815 Beef-a-Roo, led the effort to revive the brand after its closure. Grottke said the project was driven by community involvement and the legacy of a brand that has been around a long time. “Today is the first of several locations that will open,” said Meredith MacKay, director of membership for the Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce. “We are super, super excited for this day. I know we’ve all been waiting for it for a long time.” Grottke said the biggest obstacle was securing vendors and negotiating the purchase and use of the building and the licensing of the brand. He said relationships with vendors helped make the reopening possible. He said all eight locations should be open within the next several months. Grottke said the reopening will create about 700 jobs in total. He said the company has brought back many former employees, from general managers and district managers
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Weekend Trips For Swedish Pancakes Keep Diners Coming Back To This Small-Town Illinois Breakfast Spot
Some people plan their weekends around ball games or yard sales. Others plan them around a stack of Swedish pancakes in a small Illinois river town. One little cafe in Byron has turned a simple breakfast into a regular road trip for families, friends, and coworkers. Folks keep coming back for the pancakes, the friendly faces, and a hometown feel that seems harder to find every year.
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This Illinois Mexican Restaurant Sets Out An All-You-Can-Eat Buffet On Wednesdays And Fridays
Two days a week, a festive Mexican spot in the Chicago suburbs rolls out an all-you-can-eat buffet. Wednesday and Friday are the magic words here. Mark them on the fridge calendar. The regular menu is no slouch either. Dinners can come with a cup of chicken soup, plus chips and...
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Almoká Coffee Truck celebrates grand opening in owner’s hometown of Belvidere
BELVIDERE — A mobile coffee shop centered on Yemini flavors has officially opened for business, bringing the taste of Almoká Coffee House from Rockford to the owner’s hometown. Almoká Coffee Truck celebrated its ribbon-cutting with the Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday at 105 W. Harrison...
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This Old-Fashioned Illinois Drive-In Serves Burgers So Good People Drive From All Over The State
Not every great meal requires a reservation, a dress code, or a parking garage, and Jay’s Drive In in Oregon, Illinois is living proof of that every single day. Pull up, look at the menu, order something wonderful, and let the afternoon take care of itself. That’s the Jay’s...
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Old-School Charm Still Serves Up Classic Italian Dinners With Salad And Ice Cream At This Illinois Restaurant
A leaning tower stands inside the dining room, and nobody seems worried about it toppling onto the lasagna. The whole space is dressed up like an old Italian village, right here in northern Illinois. Then the dinners arrive with a salad up front and a small scoop of ice cream...