Garden View Family Restaurant lena il

Absolutely love this place and the people who work there.

I love the food and staff here great place to eat

It is closed!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

It was busy and service was slow and my food came out cold

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

I would not recommend I went and had your special liver and onions when I got it it was frostbitten and tried to cover it up with seasoned salt got home had an upset stomach all night

Enjoyed this restaurant, I'm sorry to hear that... The first restaurant was lost by fire towards the railroad tracks. But this is located in downtown Lena, always a place to get a wonderful home cooked meal. Thank you again, and best wishes for 2025.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Overall a nice little restaurant with reasonably priced food and friendly staff.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

1. Just for clarification this is the name of the restaurant, but it has moved and is in the location of Main Street Eats and Treats.
2. Now that that is out-of-the-way, I’ll proceed with my review!

My wife and I were traveling to Rockford on our way home to Murphysboro from Galena when we both decided we were hungry. I remembered that we were coming up on Lena and decided we would check out the food options at lunchtime. Checked out the menu and figured this was the best option in town. We were not let down. The food was very good. My wife said the croissant for her chicken salad sandwich was not super fresh but she really just wanted the chicken salad so she set the croissant aside and it was no big deal. My club sandwich was delightful. The atmosphere is no frills, but clean and pleasant. Service was quick - our waitress whose name I did not get, but was wearing a UW Platteville t-shirt, was super sweet, and welcoming. She made sure we had everything that we needed. We were there pretty close to their closing time (2), but they did not make us feel rushed at all. The other girls working were very nice also. When we were checking out, we made pleasant conversation about a girl I met from Lena who ran for Miss Illinois this year, which I judged, and whom they all knew. It’s nice to make those connections. Prices were very reasonable, and I would definitely go back, and will be recommending it to my family and friends in the Rockford area, especially those who travel back-and-forth to Jo Daviess County.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

The girls that work there are amazing, they always have a smile on their face and make me feel welcome, the girl with the pink hair is always my server and she is very attentive and kind!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

My omelette was not spectacular but the pancake was delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Poor service and mediocre food. 😢

Service was not good. Never got a chance to order food so can’t speak to price or food. When we walked in, we were greeted right away and told to have a seat anywhere. We sat at table 3. A group walked in about 5 minutes after us. They were given water and menus. We still hadn’t been helped. About 10 minutes after our arrival, another couple walked in and sat down. They were given menus and waters right away. We still hadn’t been helped. We walked out.

Moved to the area 5 years ago. Best place for breakfast I've found. Everything made perfectly. Very friendly staff. Awesome place. 👍

Very nice little restaurant. Great food and great service.

Had the garden omelette. Normally comes with American cheese but due to dietary restrictions, the chef was willing to make it with Swiss cheese instead which, I GREATLY APPRECIATED!!! The service was outstanding. Very friendly and courteous! I will be back!!!