There’s a charming small-town restaurant hiding in Illinois that is one of those little-known gems the locals don’t want you hearing about. Tiny and discreet, this stunning itty-bitty diner will blow you away with its delicious food and friendly service.

Homemade comfort food abounds at this fabulous place. Check it out:

Located in a really tiny town of less than 1,000 people, Serena Cafe is a little breakfast and lunch spot that's situated in LaSalle County just off the Rock River, southwest of Chicagoland.
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This fabulous small-town restaurant has been serving food since 1938, but the building has a longer history. It was built in the late 1800s and was used as a tavern until the county became dry.
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Guests enjoy classic American fare at this down home eatery. Menu items include tasty burgers, sandwiches, soups, and sides like fries and onion rings.
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Serena Cafe also serves breakfast. Locals enjoy classics like fluffy eggs, pancakes, sausage, toast, hash browns, and more.
Don't pass up dessert. There's always a plethora of freshly baked pies you can enjoy. Get it a la mode for the best sweet treat ever.
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Closed on Mondays, this excellent small-town restaurant is open Tuesday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with dinner hours on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday hours are 7 a.m. to noon, so set that alarm and get in early.
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Serena Cafe is located at 2274 US-52, Serena, IL 60549, and you can keep up with it through its official Facebook page.

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