11 Best Vegetarian Restaurants near Galesburg

“I heard so many positive comments about the sweet corn pizza I had to try it and OH MY GOD…IT IS AMAZING! I think this is my favorite pizza of all time! Thanks Baked…you are crazy genius!“

“We ate here for the first time before a show at the Orpheum, which is just around the corner. The food was excellent, and we were happy to see so many gluten free options. I had the meatloaf sandwich and I would have it again without hesitation. Fine crepe desserts, too. Highly recommended.“

“Just got the catfish fillets and baked potato today. It was the best catfish I've had for a long time. Great meal !“

“Gluten free sugar cookies are amazing!!!“

“Great dessert pizza and fried chicken“

“Service was excellent as were all four of our meals. Food was hot, cooked right and served timely. Service was excellent. We will be returning.“

“Great food and great service. Will stop in again if in the area“

“To dine at the Iron Spike Brewery & Grill is to step into a sanctuary of reinvention, where the bones of Galesburg’s original firehouse now cradle the clink of pint glasses and the sizzle of ambition. The air hums with the ghost of old alarms, yet the space is alive with the alchemy of malt and meat, a testament to the town’s ability to honor its past while pouring a bold future. But does this repurposed relic deliver a meal as stirring as its story? I began with the Flat Back IPA, a brew that strides confidently into the glass, its golden haze promising citrus and pine. It delivers a crisp, zesty bite, with notes of grapefruit and a subtle hoppy backbone that lingers just long enough to intrigue. It is not a beer to rewrite the annals of brewing, but it is a faithful steed, sturdy and reliable. Paired with the pulled pork nachos, it finds its purpose. The nachos are a riot of texture and flavor—crisp tortilla chips groan under a lavish pile of smoky, succulent pork, kissed by a barbecue sauce that teeters between sweet and tangy. A blanket of melted cheese anchors the dish, while jalapeños spark like embers, adding just enough heat to keep things lively. It’s a dish that knows its audience: unapologetically bold, yet comforting, like a fireman’s tale told over a cold one. My companions, ever adventurous, opted for the chicken sticks with a side of gravy—a humble offering that could easily falter in lesser hands. The chicken, encased in a golden, crunchy breading, was tender and moist, though the seasoning leaned heavily on salt, leaving little room for subtlety. The gravy, however, was a quiet triumph: silken, savory, with a faint whisper of thyme that elevated the dish from mere bar fare to something approaching memorable. It’s the kind of sidekick that doesn’t steal the show but earns its keep. The pulled pork flatbread, chosen by another companion, aimed higher. Its thin, charred crust—reminiscent of a hearth long cooled—supported a generous layer of pork, sweet caramelized onions, and a sharp cheddar that cut through the richness like a siren through the night. A drizzle of barbecue sauce bound it all together, though a touch more acidity would have lifted it from very good to unforgettable. It is a dish that flirts with refinement but remains proudly tethered to its bar-and-grill roots. The Iron Spike Brewery & Grill is a place where history and hunger collide, where the weight of Galesburg’s past is matched by the warmth of its present. The Flat Back IPA and pulled pork nachos, in particular, embody this spirit—unfussy, flavorful, and fiercely satisfying. The meal does not aim to dazzle with avant-garde flourishes, nor does it need to. It is honest, robust, and deeply rooted in the community it serves. In a world that often demands reinvention, Iron Spike proves that sometimes, the old can be made new again with a little fire and a lot of heart“

“Great dessert pizza and fried chicken“

“Good pizza good prices small town atmosphere..“

“This used to be a good place to eat but it has declined since COVID. Went back there today for lunch. Ordered a hamburger and fries. The fries were air fryer fries. Yuck. I could if had those at home. This was a $20 meal. It was bad. Slow service as well. It took 45 minutes to order and get food. The meat in the nachos was burnt and it was small portion. That was also $20. Will not be going back.“