Eat & drink
From breakfast and brunch to burgers, Mexican, Chinese, Italian, steak, and wood-fired pizza: find delicious stops for your rural road trip.
A personal favorite · Tiskilwa
My friends at Sticks and Bricks Wood-fired Pizza in Tiskilwa are well worth a stop. They’re just two miles from Hungry World Farm. Order ahead, swing by to pick up your pizza, and bring dinner to your overnight stay.
Check their Facebook page for the latest opening times, pizza updates, and ordering details before heading out.
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Start the day well
A hearty diner breakfast, a sit-down brunch, or coffee and something sweet. Check the day’s service before setting off—brunch and breakfast hours can differ from dinner hours.
Sheffield · My breakfast pick
A small-town breakfast and lunch stop in Sheffield, and one of my local favorites. Start your morning here before exploring the Hennepin Canal area. Check their Facebook page for current service details.
129 S. Main Street, Sheffield, IL 61361
Photo: Starved Rock Country · 2022
Princeton · Breakfast & diner classics
Start with a hearty diner breakfast before a farm visit or a day exploring Princeton. A practical choice when the family wants breakfast favorites and a broad menu.
628 W. Railroad Avenue
Local listing · Call aheadPrinceton · Breakfast, brunch & lunch
Make a sit-down breakfast or Sunday brunch part of your weekend. Call to confirm current breakfast service and reservations for your date.
1009 N. Main Street
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Princeton · Sunday brunch
A brunch option for a slower Sunday before you head home. Ask about the current brunch menu and service times.
541 S. Main Street
Brunch & dining informationMake Princeton your lunch stop while exploring the shops, gardens, or nearby countryside.
Putnam · Route 29 near Henry
One of my favorite stops for a meal while exploring the Putnam and Henry area. Pair it with your outing toward Condit’s Ranch, then head back to your overnight stay. Confirm current service before making the trip.
Call Rodeo 29Princeton · Burgers & casual lunch
Break up a Main Street outing with burgers and pub fare. Check the grill’s hours separately from the bar’s hours.
432 S. Main Street
Menu, grill hours & detailsPrinceton · Dining
Consider a sit-down meal as part of your Princeton afternoon or evening. Check directly for the current menu and service times.
Pair with downtown browsing.
Dining informationMexican, Chinese, Italian, steak, or local barbecue. Pick something different for your second night.
Hollowayville & Psycho Silo · Barbecue
Smoked meats, burgers, and more for a satisfying meal during your countryside stay. Their website lists Hollowayville and Psycho Silo locations; check the location and service schedule that fit your plans.
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Princeton · Barbecue
A barbecue option for lunch or dinner in Princeton. Leave enough time to eat before returning to your overnight stay.
Pair with a Princeton or covered-bridge outing.
Menu & restaurant details
Wyanet · Barbecue
Make Wyanet part of the day with a stop at Rossy’s. Check the restaurant’s current service information when planning.
Pair with a western Bureau County outing.
Menu & restaurant detailsPrinceton · Mexican · lunch & dinner
Add a Mexican meal to your weekend rotation. A change of pace for lunch in town or dinner after a day outdoors.
1204 W. Peru Street
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Princeton · Chinese
A Chinese-food option on South Main Street. Call for the current menu and ordering arrangements when you’re planning dinner.
428 S. Main Street
Restaurant information · Call aheadPrinceton · Italian
Plan an Italian dinner on North Main Street. Check the current menu and opening days before making it part of your evening.
1007 N. Main Street
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Princeton · Grill-your-own steak
Make dinner an activity: select your steak and cook it on the restaurant’s hickory charcoal grills. Call the Princeton location for reservations.
250 Backbone Road East
Princeton location & reservations · Call aheadPrinceton · Ice cream & frozen treats
Save room for ice cream and frozen treats at Faith’s Fabulous Treats. A sweet break for families exploring Princeton. Check current flavors, hours, and location details before visiting.
Princeton listing & location
Princeton · Something sweet
Save room for a pie stop while you explore Princeton. Check the current selection and opening hours before making a special trip.
A sweet finish to your downtown afternoon.
Princeton dining directory
Princeton · Coffee & a book
The café at Princeton Public Library offers another place to pause with a book and a conversation.
A quiet stop to pair with bookshop browsing.
Café informationLocal produce · A local favorite
Add local produce to your trip with Brazel Farms. Sales locations and seasonal availability need to be confirmed before planning a stop.
Inquire about local produce
Tiskilwa · Farm store
Ask what’s available from the farm during your visit. Fresh vegetables, eggs, and meat are part of the farm’s food offerings.
Availability varies with the season and harvest.
Current farm food & store information
Princeton · Local producers
Ask about Coneflower Farm, another local favorite of mine, and which growers will be attending on your dates. Vendors and seasonal offerings vary.
Build a market visit into your weekend when it fits the seasonal schedule. Check which vendors are attending before seeking a particular farm.
Confirm current dates and hours.
Market visitor information
Princeton · Drinks
Consider an evening stop on North Main Street. Check the current drinks offering and any scheduled entertainment.
Pair with dinner in Princeton.
Barrel Society information
Langley · Seasonal saloon
Plan around a confirmed opening or event at Psycho Silo, then keep the rest of the evening simple.
Check the current seasonal schedule.
Venue informationMake it a countryside weekend
Stay for the stars, a slow breakfast, and one more little discovery. Find a place that feels right for your people.
Find your kind of stay