Because Illinois is filled with farmland, some eateries like getting their ingredients right next door. Everyone loves a nice, fresh meal, but these restaurants take it to another level! Each of them source a portion of their ingredients from local farmers and producers, and the effort shines through in the delicious flavors packed into every bite of their dishes.

1. Harvest Cafe (Delavan)
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This restaurant is nestled in the heart of historic Downtown Delavan. The chef sources ingredients from farms all over Central Illinois.

317 Locust Street, Delavan
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2. Lake Street Kitchen & Bar (Oak Park)
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The menu at this spot changes with the seasons, so you'll want to keep coming back every few months. The salads are amazing and the sandwiches are delicious, but they are primarily known for their flatbreads!

1101 Lake Street, Oak Park
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3. En Season Restaurant (Galesburg)
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En Season Restaurant/Facebook
Since 2011, the chefs at this restaurant have been serving scrumptious fare straight from the farm. The menu changes each week, and the ingredients are almost entirely sourced from nearby farms.

2900 W. Main Street, Galesburg
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4. Big Grove Tavern (Champaign)
Big Grove Tavern
Big Grove Tavern
At first glance, this dining establishment may seem like any other tavern - but this one is special! The thoughtfully-crafted dishes are filled with farm-fresh ingredients.

1 Main Street, Champaign
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5. Arbor (Chicago)
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Inside the Green Exchange Building lies this inventive restaurant. The team at Arbor grows their own vegetables and herbs, more than 60 varieties to be exact!

2545 W. Diversey Avenue, Chicago
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6. Firefly Grill (Effingham)
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Each day, amazing cuisine is made inside a beautiful barn on Kristie Lake. Whether the ingredients come from their onsite garden or local farms, you can be assured it's fresh!

1810 Mid America Avenue, Effingham
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7. One Eleven Main (Galena)
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One Eleven Main/Facebook
Locally-sourced ingredients make for delicious entrees at this cozy spot. From wine to dairy products to vegetables, the producers are all just a short drive away.

111 N. Main Street, Galena
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8. Edge (Peoria)
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Both elegant and rustic at the same time, this restaurant is popular among locals. Almost 90% of the vegetables served there are from local farms.

5832 N. Knoxville Avenue, Peoria
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9. Barley & Rye Bistro (Moline)
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Barley & Rye Bistro/Facebook
By bringing in produce from farms across the Quad Cities area, Chef Jared Linn creates fresh and unique dishes. The locally-sourced ingredients don't stop there; they also use local meat and dairy products.

1320 5th Avenue, Moline
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What is your favorite farm-to-table restaurant in Illinois? Let us know in the comments.

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