Enjoy garden dining at a restaurant in Rockford that is situated on the grounds of the most lovely Japanese garden in the Midwest. If you’ve never visited this attraction or restaurant, it’s time to take a trip.

Sand zen gardens, statues, ponds, and so much more can be found throughout the gardens, and you can see much of it from the cafe. Scroll on for more details.

Fresco at the Gardens is a cafe situated on the grounds of the Anderson Japanese Gardens in northern Illinois. It has been around since 2015 and is a great place to grab a quick meal.
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The indoor dining space features large windows so that guests can see the beauty that is just outside. There is plenty of seating for those who wish to have a meal at the gardens.
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Outdoor dining is also available. When the weather is nice, the patio is an excellent place to dine as the views are even better.
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Regardless of which seating option you choose, you'll get to enjoy the same great menu. The restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch daily.
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Menu items include steak and eggs, skillets, waffles, crepes, bagels, hashes, eggs Benedict, breakfast sandwiches, and many other starters.
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Lunch options include salads, tacos, flatbreads, paninis, lobster rolls, and other types of sandwiches. Everything is made fresh to order.
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The restaurant also has wonderful drinks like beer, juices, coffee, tea, wine, and cocktails. Don't miss this garden dining for all its excellent options and even more enticing views.
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Fresco At The Gardens is open Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. as well as Saturday and Sunday between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., and you can get more details on its website or Facebook page. If you’ve ever enjoyed garden dining at this restaurant, we’d love to hear from you. Please share your experiences and photos with us below in the comments.

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