The Cheese Fries From Beef-A-Roo In Illinois Have A Cult Following, And There's A Reason Why
By Trent Jonas|Published January 02, 2023
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Trent Jonas came to Minnesota to attend college - and never left. He's a Twin Cities-based writer with a BA in English and a MFA in creative writing, a Minnesota Master Naturalist, and the proud father of two adult children. With more than a decade of freelance writing experience under his belt, Trent is often out exploring his favorite topics: Minnesota's woods, lakes, and trails. Rhubarb pie is his weakness, so discovering new diners is also a passion.
When one thinks about iconic foods of Illinois, cheese fries from Rockford’s beloved Beef-A-Roo have to come in near the top of the list. In fact, it would be safe to say that Beef-A-Roo’s cheese fries have a cult following.
Whether they’re empirically the best Illinois cheese fries or not, Beef-A-Roo fans certainly have no doubt. Beef-A-Roo has several locations in the Rockford area, including Loves Park and Machesny Park. If you’re in the Rockford area, consider washing down your cheese fries with a beverage from Prairie Street Brewing, the oldest brewery in the Land of Lincoln.
Are you a fan of Beef-A-Roo’s cheese fries? What other Illinois dishes enjoy a cult following?
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