Fresh Start Cafe

4.7 ( 258 reviews )
Checking... 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
8202 Forest Hills Rd, Loves Park, IL 61111, United States
+1 815-708-0812
At Fresh Start Cafe, located at 8202 Forest Hills Rd, Loves Park, Illinois, a heartwarming culinary experience awaits. Emphasizing comfort food and healthy options, this cozy eatery is a beloved local gem known for its delicious breakfast and lunch offerings. Guests rave about the fresh, homemade biscuits and hearty dishes like the Chicken Cordon Bleu soup, served only on Mondays. The welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and wheelchair-accessible facilities make it a perfect spot for groups and solo diners alike. Whether you stop in for a quick bite or leisurely brunch, Fresh Start Cafe promises a satisfying start to your day.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Fresh Start Cafe

CHI Picks
Apr 22,2025
Just moved here and all I have to say is “WOW” Amy was my server and she was AMAZING! Food was excellent and so tasty!! I will be coming every weekend! Eri welcomed and made lots of recommendations on what to order!
Jackie Barker
Apr 20,2025
What a lovely little diner! The food was delicious and everyone was very friendly. As busy as they were our waitress did a great job of. Checking in and refilling our coffee. Everything was clean including the bathrooms. Will be back!
Briana N
Apr 13,2025
Stopped in for the first time today to get a skillet to go. Truly surprised by how updated the space is and how friendly the workers are. My server went out of her way to keep my special order as cost effective as possible. 10/10 Will be back again!
Jason Gonzales
Mar 18,2025
Glad I found this little gem. Nice home town feeling diner. American Fries were great highly recommend very affordable and good sized portions. Will definitely be back!
Holly
Mar 12,2025
Worth the wait! Biscuits and gravy were amazing. Staff is super nice. It's small so it's kinda loud and if you go on a weekend you'll wait a bit but totally worth it.
John Rogan
Feb 27,2025
Amy our server and Eri the owner and greeter were fantastic and fun. The food came out quickly and was great! When we come back to Rockford this will be our breakfast stop!
Jon Rose
Jan 18,2025
Food is always made fresh and delicious. Wait staff is always friendly. Bathrooms are clean and freshly renovated. In fact it appears they are working on renovating the whole place since acquiring it. The Chicken Cordon Bleu soup is wonderful. Can only get it on Mondays. Never a disappointment.
Jamie Thompson
Jan 6,2025
Absolutely exceptional. We ordered the Gyro Skillet and it was DELICIOUS! It is easy to see that the food here is prepared with care and high standard. Our waitress was lovely and all four of my kids found items on the kids menu they devoured. If you are looking just stop and click directions, you’ll be glad you did!!

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