The Illinois Machine Shed

User Reviews of The Illinois Machine Shed

Yelp.com Review - by Pam D.

2.0 of 5 stars. I agree with all the comparisons to Cracker Barrel. Similar concept to the barrel, but CB is cosier and pulls it off better.We stopped for lunch on our way home from Baraboo, Wi. . I guess I had more...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good breakfast. Portions very good sized.REVISED: portions still big, but quality inconsistent. First time was great, second not so much. Had my second time been my first, there wouldn't have been...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa W.

4.0 of 5 stars. My mom LOVES this place. She grew up on a farm in the middle of nowhere, Iowa. And I believe this chain comes from Iowa. We have been here tons of times. The food is homey, and decent. You wouldn't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Karl C.

3.0 of 5 stars. The Illinois Machine Shed is outdated Americana meets John Deere.You're greeted by a huge John Deere tractor out front and a ton of John Deere paraphernalia. You have to walk through their gift shop...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin M.

3.0 of 5 stars. One word: BreakfastI can't imagine that it's good for anything else. Delicious cinnamon rolls and I just got a normal 2 egg breakfast. Good hashbrowns and the eggs were done just the way I wanted...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason Z.

3.0 of 5 stars. We went here for a good down home breakfast. I guess the quickest comparison is The Cracker Barrel, but better (food wise, the design and layout are the same). When you walk into the restaurant, you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love this place! Fortunately, I was staying on this side of town during my last visit to Rockford and was able to come here for a solid, stick-to-your-ribs type of breakfast. Clearly, as you walk...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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Very good food!! by Amy C. at InsiderPages

We live in NC and visit family in Rockford sometimes. When we come to town we love to go to the MacHine Shed. They have really good food and friendly service. As an out-of-towner, I highly recommend visiting...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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location! by Maybe B. at InsiderPages

Located near the hotels in Rockford- this makes for the perfect stop when staying in town. We have enjoyed this restaurant, their good food and friendly service for years. The atmosphere is that of a family...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alanna K.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Machine Shed is one of the places that have great food, and a great setting. It's definitely a place to take people who like down and homey restaurants than the hip and trendy ones. And even if...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I agree with Booda about all of the theme and waitstaff characterizations. Spot on!!MK and I actually hit this place for lunch on the way to the Dells (10/03/08). It wasn't that crowded and although...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Booda B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I should not love The Machine Shed. The country-cutesy theme is taken way too far, with the requisite old-timey signs all over the walls and an overstuffed gift shop where you can buy a "Friends Don't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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Excellent food and service by Angela M. at InsiderPages

This establishment has the absolute best breakfast. Don't go unless you are ready to eat!! You get a TON of food, and it is wonderful. The staff is very friendly also!!
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2005
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