Restaurants/Eateries:

There are several restaurants within 1 mile from campus –

• $$ (Personal Favorite!) Mary’s Restaurant at 4431 E State St. – sandwich, soups, salads, entrée, bakery items.

• $$ Lucha Cantina at 1641 N Alpine Rd – somewhat longer service times than others, but a very popular joint.

• $$ Great Wall Chinese Restaurant at 4228 E. State St.

• $$ Red Lobster at 5827 E State St.

• $$ Dos Reales at 5855 E State St. – Mexican Fare

• $$ Johnny Pamcakes at 3700 E State St. – traditional diner

• $$ Sahara Palace at 5890 E State st. – Mediterranean

There are several fast food chains both local like Tom & Jerry’s, Panino’s or otherwise like McDonalds, Taco Bell, Culver’s, Arby’s etc., all within 1 mile from campus.

There are several local breweries in and around Rockford, IL as well. Please ask your local host for recommendations☺.

Coffee joints:

• There is a Starbucks within walking distance from the Radisson at the intersection of E State St and Bell School Rd.

• The Bakery section at Mary’s restaurant at 4431 E State St has good coffee

• Meg’s Daily Grind at 1141 N Alpine Rd is nearest to campus – excellent local coffee shop

• Starbucks nearest to campus is 1.3 mi away at 6239 E State St