Family Restaurants near Cherry Valley, IL

“Cherry Valley Cafe staff provided excellent, attentive service, a warm family atmosphere, & very good breakfasts to me & my companions. This small-town restaurant is conveniently found on the main street and features all-day breakfast, as well as lunch & dinner fare. My 2 large pancakes were served fresh & hot with the rest of the meal. The coffee--and I am very picky about good coffee--was freshly brewed, strong enough, & flavorful. Jennifer, our waitress, was pleasant & kept checking in on our satisfaction. We were then surprised that so did the owner, a busboy, & another waitress! They have definitely won over our group, who will be back. Maybe I'll try the homestyle biscuits & gravy next time.“

“I can only speak to their breakfasts but they make one of the best breakfast burritos I've ever had. Stuffed with filling, evenly spaced ingredients, thin tortilla with a nice sear. The chorizo and the regular both are fantastic. The burritos in themselves make me come here. But I also return for the fabulous service. They're always fast and friendly. Great little neighborhood spot and one of our favorites for breakfast!“

“My boys have been all about trying wings from different places…. it’s a wing thing didn’t disappoint! They tried the bourbon sauce for something new! I prefer the strips and still my absolute favorite sauce is Stinging honey! Can you please bottle it and sell it!“

“I love this place. Been here a few times and each time the food and service was excellent! Compliments to the chef for the delicious food. Prices are also very reasonable. Can’t say enough about this little gem of a place.Diane the waitress of 25 years is the best. Very attentive and sweet.“

“Best place in town! Locally owned, friendly & very welcoming! Owners and staff remember you and get to know you. Surely makes you feel like family. Food is ALWAYS exceptional for all day, I’m particular to their breakfast (served all day), but lunch and dinner meals are great too!“

“My fiance took me out to breakfast here and it was a wonderful quiet and enjoyable time. Can't wait to find time to do it again, the food was amazing and the morning crowd on a Wednesday it was perfect for us.Wheelchair accessibility: The ramps of the sidewalks are a good grade and were free off debris“

“This place has been a Belvidere staple for many years. They are under different ownership. The food quality is, and has always been great. Service is usually very fast and efficient, but like all places today, that can vary, as it is harder to get and retain staff. But the only complaint with this restaurant is, the pricing. It's a little like going to buy a new car. You never know what you will end up paying. Start with the menu. It lists 2 eggs, bacon, hash browns and toast at under $7.00. It actually is around double that. There are also various add on's they charge for, like using a credit/ debit card. That is not, listed on the menu. I understand the business pays a fee for accepting credit transaction's. However, there are quite a few benefits. First, you do not have to make change with a customer. Not many people realize it, but banks charge their commercial customers a fee per roll, for getting coins. You do not have to count the money, and balance it with expected receipts. Nobody has to take the money to the bank to deposit it, which is a safety risk. A lot of businesses use a service like brinks, which is an additional cost. Credit/ Debit transactions are posted to your account within 24 hours. Cash transactions will depend on when you get the money to the bank, and they count it. On a holiday weekend, it could take 4 days. Most smart businesses might adjust prices 2-3%, if they wanted to pass this cost on. But penalizing customers for using it, is short sighted. And the menu- I am sure there have been quite a few customers who get " sticker shock" from this. I have talked to the owner on a number of occasions. He has complained about how slow they are, during the week. Seems to me, running senior specials during this time period, might help him out. Embracing technology, like credit/ debit cards, is a must. Being honest and forthright by having a menu that actually reflects your prices, should be a given. Belvidere has lost quite a few restaurants since the pandemic. The Stellantis plant is expanding and will be bringing in a lot of new jobs. Your future should be secure. Be honest, and transparent, and the loyalty of Boone county will support you, for years to come. Had a reply from someone who says the menu prices are correct. Unless they printed a new menu while being closed for their plumbing issue, this is not true.“

“It was my first time in a dinner and I loved the experience. It was the feeling of being in a movie. Loved it. The food was good and the portions were huge, very reasonable prices and great atmosphere. The service also very good. As I was in a group, there were very different dishes on the table and all good choices, mine was the “piccata chicken” chosen from chefs suggestion menu of the day. Interesting to see that type of chair on wheels.“

“The food is always good. The atmosphere is nice. You can have a conversation with the people at your table without having to be loud. The service - it all depends on your waitress. There is one particular waitress that just is not ... she wants to be fast. I get it but if you ask a question she becomes argumentative. She's short and just not polite. My husband got up to step outside for a moment and the hostess removed his chair to the next table for someone else. Never asked.“