Cute, Quaint, Tiny Cafe Is Hidden Inside An Illinois Greenhouse

Finding little cafes with rave reviews is one of the many perks of Illinois. Some are in plain sight, some may be deep in a neighborhood, and others might be completely hidden. Before diving into a hidden cafe inside an Illinois greenhouse, there's a perfect example of this in Rockford, Illinois.

Fresco At The Gardens is a great spot for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. It's another hard-to-find but "must try" places for a number of reasons.

• It's inside Anderson Japanese Gardens' main building.
• The building entrance is not easy to see from the road.
• Not noticing Fresco's sign is pretty easy.
• The food served at Fresco At The Gardens is fantastic and the view of the gardens makes the experience even more enjoyable.

Similarly, there's another spot in Illinois that is definitely worth a visit the next time you're traveling through the state. It may not have the view of Japanese Gardens but there are other things to visually enjoy as well.

Ever been to Monticello, Illinois?

A short jaunt southeast of Champaign is a little town called Monticello. Inside that small area is a tiny hidden cafe that actually sits inside a greenhouse. This tiny cafe gets big reviews from visitors. You might want to add it to your stop through Illinois.

Allerton Park and Retreat Center, Monticello, Illinois

The Greenhouse Café has the most fitting name ever because sits hidden inside a greenhouse inside Allerton Park and Retreat Center, at 515 Old Timber Road in Monticello. How hidden is "hidden?" You have to use this path to reach the cafe.

Don't let the exterior detour you from entering because if you do you'll be missing out on some great eats. The Greenhouse Café serves up fresh and fun sandwiches, homemade baked goods, and unique salads. As far as refreshment, they've got your classics as well as beer and wine.

You can learn more about The Greenhouse Café here.

[h/t Only In Your State]