Janet’s guidebook

Janet
Janet’s guidebook

City/town information

Morris is a Norman Rockwell type quaint town with a charming downtown area. It is situated on the Illinois River and I & M Canals. Visitors can come to Morris to get away from it all, and enjoy shopping, restaurants and the slower pace of life. Every season has some beauty to experience. And some fun to find.
Morris
Morris is a Norman Rockwell type quaint town with a charming downtown area. It is situated on the Illinois River and I & M Canals. Visitors can come to Morris to get away from it all, and enjoy shopping, restaurants and the slower pace of life. Every season has some beauty to experience. And some fun to find.

Good Drinks

Morris is upping its game when it comes to drinks! Whether you want coffee or wine/craft beer, Morris has something great to offer!
Alpine Coffee Bar is a favorite for everyone! Patrons can get a yummy coffee iced or hot drink, cup of tea, a pastry or muffin, or soup and bread! Come hang out and read a book, or people watch!
Alpine Coffee Bar
312 Liberty Street
Alpine Coffee Bar is a favorite for everyone! Patrons can get a yummy coffee iced or hot drink, cup of tea, a pastry or muffin, or soup and bread! Come hang out and read a book, or people watch!
Montage is a romantic spot with ambiance just oozing! They have wine from all over the globe, as well as craft beer. Small plates are the topping on the - beer! They have a great outside area for warmer weather!
Montage Wine Bar & Spirits
307 Liberty Street
Montage is a romantic spot with ambiance just oozing! They have wine from all over the globe, as well as craft beer. Small plates are the topping on the - beer! They have a great outside area for warmer weather!

Good Eats

Morris is diverse when it comes to food. There are some good-old places with just good bar food, some ethnic places and some restaurants for the more urban crowd.
This bakery is to die for! They have fresh donuts, cookies and coffee cakes. I love the chocolate donuts with whipped cream in the center! You can get coffee there, and they have a couple tables if you want to eat your prizes there. We love to sit on the bench in front and eat our donuts and drink our coffee. During warmer weather it is our Monday morning treat.
Morris Bakery
315 Liberty Street
This bakery is to die for! They have fresh donuts, cookies and coffee cakes. I love the chocolate donuts with whipped cream in the center! You can get coffee there, and they have a couple tables if you want to eat your prizes there. We love to sit on the bench in front and eat our donuts and drink our coffee. During warmer weather it is our Monday morning treat.
Claytons Tap is just up the street from our place. It is a bar and always has regulars who love it there. They have pool tables and TVs. Our favorite is the food. Breakfast features skillets, omelets, etc. and sandwiches burgers and chicken for dinner. This place is casual and friendly. We also order out and it is just minutes away. Might be crowded on weekend nights and Wednesdays. They also own The Rail on Liberty Street and have a good reputation.
Clayton's Tap
122 West Washington Street
Claytons Tap is just up the street from our place. It is a bar and always has regulars who love it there. They have pool tables and TVs. Our favorite is the food. Breakfast features skillets, omelets, etc. and sandwiches burgers and chicken for dinner. This place is casual and friendly. We also order out and it is just minutes away. Might be crowded on weekend nights and Wednesdays. They also own The Rail on Liberty Street and have a good reputation.
Tully has great burgers and a friendly atmosphere. Their and reubens are really good! During warmer weather you can sit outside.
Tully Monster Pub & Grill
104 Liberty Street
Tully has great burgers and a friendly atmosphere. Their and reubens are really good! During warmer weather you can sit outside.
Weitz Cafe is an updated version of a restaurant that has been in Morris for years and years. The picture on the wall was a mural in the previous restaurant. You can get specialty drinks, or a mimosa with your breakfast. Gourmet coffee. Good breakfast and lunch 8-3 Wednesday through Sunday.
Weits Cafe & Breakfast House
213 Liberty Street
Weitz Cafe is an updated version of a restaurant that has been in Morris for years and years. The picture on the wall was a mural in the previous restaurant. You can get specialty drinks, or a mimosa with your breakfast. Gourmet coffee. Good breakfast and lunch 8-3 Wednesday through Sunday.
Morris Diner is a dependable spot for good food. They have great breakfast and lunch. The club sandwich is big enough to share and it is delicious! Omelets are great. Located 2.1 miles north on Rte 47.
Morris Diner & Pancake House
1920 North Division Street
Morris Diner is a dependable spot for good food. They have great breakfast and lunch. The club sandwich is big enough to share and it is delicious! Omelets are great. Located 2.1 miles north on Rte 47.
This tea room is a flash from the past! Decorated with old country charm, it has great food and a casual atmosphere. Hot and cold soups, sandwiches, quiche, and home baked desserts await you. My favorite is the soup, chicken salad sandwich and french press coffee. They are on winter break until March 1. And check their hours before you go. They do get busy so try to get there right when they open.
Letty Mae's Tea Room
112 East Washington Street
This tea room is a flash from the past! Decorated with old country charm, it has great food and a casual atmosphere. Hot and cold soups, sandwiches, quiche, and home baked desserts await you. My favorite is the soup, chicken salad sandwich and french press coffee. They are on winter break until March 1. And check their hours before you go. They do get busy so try to get there right when they open.
Dave's Dawgs is a good old hot dog and hamburger place. They have ice cream too. In warm weather you can sit outside and eat your food/ice cream.
Dave's Dawgs
531 Bedford Road
Dave's Dawgs is a good old hot dog and hamburger place. They have ice cream too. In warm weather you can sit outside and eat your food/ice cream.
This is probably the best Chinese we have had! The shrimp and pork fried rice and egg rolls are fantastic. We like Orange Chicken. Everything is good. Go north on Rte 47 2.2 miles and it is in the strip mall on the west side of the street next to Dollar Tree behind Wendys. No eat in- just take out. They have a really good lunch that is a great value. Includes entree, fried rice egg roll and fortune cookie for $7.
Hong Kong Chop Suey Restaurant
2411 Sycamore Drive
This is probably the best Chinese we have had! The shrimp and pork fried rice and egg rolls are fantastic. We like Orange Chicken. Everything is good. Go north on Rte 47 2.2 miles and it is in the strip mall on the west side of the street next to Dollar Tree behind Wendys. No eat in- just take out. They have a really good lunch that is a great value. Includes entree, fried rice egg roll and fortune cookie for $7.

Specialty Shops

Sweet Tooth is a hop, skip and a jump away from our place and it is a great shop to go for a sweet treat. They have all kinds of candy, including candy from the past. They have ice cream and shakes - I love malts and they have them! Popcorn and fudge are also offered. The iced coffee was so-so. Great place to bring out the kid in all of us!
Sweet Tooth
108 West Washington Street
Sweet Tooth is a hop, skip and a jump away from our place and it is a great shop to go for a sweet treat. They have all kinds of candy, including candy from the past. They have ice cream and shakes - I love malts and they have them! Popcorn and fudge are also offered. The iced coffee was so-so. Great place to bring out the kid in all of us!

Worth the Drive

The places in this section are a bit of a drive but they are great places to eat. Well known, with great ambiance and most of them reasonably priced.
This is a well-known restaurant specializing in craft beer and good food. A bit of a drive but worth it. We haven't been there yet but it is on our list of places we want to go.
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Tangled Roots Brewing Company - The Lone Buffalo
812 La Salle St
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This is a well-known restaurant specializing in craft beer and good food. A bit of a drive but worth it. We haven't been there yet but it is on our list of places we want to go.
This is a great spot to eat! Nicely decorated and great ambiance. They have coffee and wine - you can't lose! Great place to enjoy spending time with friends or loved ones. Breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner are served. We love the French Toast Flight and the steak bites, pulled pork tostadas and charcuterie boards. The desserts are good too, and they have keto choices. Its about 30 minutes north on Rte 47 - 22 miles. Turn left at light at Countryside Parkway.
Grace Coffee and Wine
42 West Countryside Parkway
This is a great spot to eat! Nicely decorated and great ambiance. They have coffee and wine - you can't lose! Great place to enjoy spending time with friends or loved ones. Breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner are served. We love the French Toast Flight and the steak bites, pulled pork tostadas and charcuterie boards. The desserts are good too, and they have keto choices. Its about 30 minutes north on Rte 47 - 22 miles. Turn left at light at Countryside Parkway.