Amanda's Guidebook
Coffee, coffee, coffee ☕️
Starbucks is great, but these places are better 😉
Amazing coffee, roasted in house and some yummy food options. A great place to hang out or do work! We also took some engagement photos here and this is the spot my husband first asked me to be his girlfriend 🤍
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Arcedium Coffeehouse
60 Indiana StAmazing coffee, roasted in house and some yummy food options. A great place to hang out or do work! We also took some engagement photos here and this is the spot my husband first asked me to be his girlfriend 🤍
Places to eat
Breakfast and lunch. Townhouse Cafe not only has great food including a new quiche everyday and amazing desserts! But it is also a bookstore! Walking distance from the house.
Hours: M-Sat 9am-3pm
Sunday: closed
Town House Books
105 N 2nd AveBreakfast and lunch. Townhouse Cafe not only has great food including a new quiche everyday and amazing desserts! But it is also a bookstore! Walking distance from the house.
Hours: M-Sat 9am-3pm
Sunday: closed
McNally's Pub
109 W Main StOur local Irish Pub with gourmet food! Great weekend brunch!
moto imōto
181 South 1st StreetFancy and delicious sushi and Asian Fusion!!
La Zaza Trattoria
5 S 1st StDelicious Italian food
GIA MIA St Charles
Great pizza and salads! Wonderful weekday lunch special
More of a bar like atmosphere but great food and has a special vegan menu too. Very close to the house, gets quite lively on the weekends!
Crazy Fox Bar and Grille
104 E Main StMore of a bar like atmosphere but great food and has a special vegan menu too. Very close to the house, gets quite lively on the weekends!
Fun outdoor fire tables, historic building and yummy food. Walking distance.
The Office Dining & Spirits
Fun outdoor fire tables, historic building and yummy food. Walking distance.
Brunch Cafe- St Charles
172 S 1st StGreat breakfast spot!
Flagship on the Fox
Good food, full bar, food and drink specials M-F and happy hour 3-6pm.
Unique stores!
Ghoulish Mortals is an amazing year round horror store. Filled with amazing one of a kind gifts and local art. There is something for everyone from cute to spooky to scary 👻
Fun fact we had a few of our engagement photos taken here 😂
Ghoulish Mortals
228 West Main StreetGhoulish Mortals is an amazing year round horror store. Filled with amazing one of a kind gifts and local art. There is something for everyone from cute to spooky to scary 👻
Fun fact we had a few of our engagement photos taken here 😂
Every pop, candy and old fashioned fun treat you could imagine! Also tin signs and posters!
Rocket Fizz
301 West Main StreetEvery pop, candy and old fashioned fun treat you could imagine! Also tin signs and posters!
Local Breweries and Cider
Broken Brix is a cute little spot that makes it’s own ciders and wines. You can drink at the bar or take home bottles and growlers!
Broken Brix
225 West Main StreetBroken Brix is a cute little spot that makes it’s own ciders and wines. You can drink at the bar or take home bottles and growlers!
Great spot close to the river and usually has food trucks on the weekends!
Pollyanna Brewing Company - St Charles
106 South Riverside AvenueGreat spot close to the river and usually has food trucks on the weekends!
Our FAVORITE brewery. They make AMAZING beer! Unfortunately it’s not right in town but it is well worth the short drive! Also usually has weekend food trucks and live music!
Riverlands Brewing Company
1860 Dean StreetOur FAVORITE brewery. They make AMAZING beer! Unfortunately it’s not right in town but it is well worth the short drive! Also usually has weekend food trucks and live music!
D and G Brewing
303 North 4th StreetAnother great brewery. Not right in town but just a 15 minute walk!
Alter Brewing + Kitchen
12 South 1st StreetRight in town and has food in house