
Machine Shed Restaurant
7475 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108
About Machine Shed Restaurant - steak house in Rockford, Illinois
Easygoing farm-themed operation offering traditional American dishes & a full bar.
Customer Review Summary
Charming rustic style restaurant reminiscent of a nicer Cracker Barrel. Offers a gift shop and quality baked goods. Limited menu but very good food, with affordable prices. Great lunch spot for friends and family. Popular orders include the chipotle turkey melt and pork hamburger, both praised for their flavor. Friendly and personable staff, with excellent service mentioned. Customers highlight the relaxing atmosphere and fresh food. The Baked Potato Soup is especially recommended and comes in generous portions. Service was not always prompt, with some delays noted. Highly recommended for delicious meals, including a standout roast turkey dinner.
Key Features
Service options
- Curbside pickup
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Food
- Hard liquor
- Salad bar
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
Susie Jobe
Charming rustic style restaurant. Reminds me of a nicer Cracker Barrel. Gift shop and quality baked goods in front. There were a few family gatherings and business brunches going on. Limited menu, but the food was very good. We'll be back.
D'Artagnon Beaver
What a great little restaurant! Me and my friend went here for lunch and it was splendid! Come and try it for a great lunch spot with friends or family. I order the chipotle turkey melt and it was delicious! Well seasoned and the chipotle aïoli added a great kick.
Crystal Jordan
THIS PLACE WAS AWESOME! Thomas our waiter was very friendly and personable. He gave great suggestion in helping us pick. He told us about the gift shop. Here I was able to fulfill my desire for beautiful coffee cups. I would definitely recommend this place. The fixins were a great start before the meal and great beginning to breakfast the next day 😁
Betty Sanchez
I loved this restaurant, it’s American Food!!! I ordered a pork hamburger and it was delicious!!! The prices are affordable and the waitress was professional, her name is Heather. I recommend it 100%!!!
Jeanie Bond
How about 10 stars? The Machine Shed is wa, way, WAY better than Cracker Barrel. Relaxing, enjoyable atmosphere. Not overly cluttered like the other place. We were headed to a wedding in a couple of hours, so I decided to order soup. The Baked Potato Soup is far more than a meal. I couldn't even eat the huge roll that came with it. And the soup - outrageously delicious! My husband ordered this huge sandwich and a cup of soup. His words: I'd say this place is outstanding!
Mary Richardson
I had prime rib. Was good with garlic mashed also good. Took a long time to seated and have a waitress come to the table. After she brought our meals she did not return until check time. Never git the chance to order another drink
RANDY MILLER
Nice place good food I like how fresh the food is. Great for a nice warm dinner. It’s comparable to a Cracker Barrel but fresh.
Tsipiora Mowers
Went here for an after Thanksgiving dinner and also recently for lunch and was extremely satisfied both times. The service was friendly and the food was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend the roast turkey dinner and both times it was the moistest turkey I’ve ever eaten at a restaurant. I dare say it was almost as good as my whole turkey I make for Thanksgiving. Give it a try you won’t be disappointed.
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