These are the highest-rated restaurants in Galesburg, according to Yelp reviews

Jay Redfern, Galesburg Register-Mail
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A collection of food photos from some of the top places to eat in Galesburg, according to reviewers who post to the Yelp website and app.
A collection of food photos from some of the top places to eat in Galesburg, according to reviewers who post to the Yelp website and app.

Yelp recently released its list of the top 100 restaurants in the United States for 2022.

No Galesburg restaurants made the cut, and only two in Illinois measured up for Yelp's list.

In this article we will show two lists: Galesburg's highest rated restaurants, which shows which restaurants have the straight up highest ratings by Yelp reviewers, and the Yelp "recommended" list, which uses an algorithm, explained here, to rank restaurants.

Without further delay, in reverse order, here are the top places to eat in Galesburg, according to reviewers who post to the Yelp website and app.

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Highest-rated Galesburg restaurants

6. Innkeeper's Fresh Roasted Coffee

Innkeeper's Fresh Roasted Coffee, 80 N. Seminary St., is a family-owned and operated roastery committed to offering the finest, freshest, most flavorful and aromatic coffee available. They carry a wide-variety of baked goods and offer a full lunch menu with daily specials.

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Innkeeper's Fresh Roasted Coffee employee Thomas Berry stirs coffee beans on Thursday, July 22, 2021.
Innkeeper's Fresh Roasted Coffee employee Thomas Berry stirs coffee beans on Thursday, July 22, 2021.

5. El Jarochito

Tacos from El Jarochito in Galesburg.
Tacos from El Jarochito in Galesburg.

The only Mexican restaurant to crack the top six, El Jarochito is located at 164 S. Academy St.

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4. Craft on Seminary Street

Classic surf & turf featuring a 22oz bone-In ribeye from Craft, 41 S. Seminary St., Galesburg.
Classic surf & turf featuring a 22oz bone-In ribeye from Craft, 41 S. Seminary St., Galesburg.

Craft, 41 S. Seminary St., is a full table service restaurant, cocktail lounge, outdoor patio, and market side offering butcher and deli case items. Made from scratch dishes crafted from locally sourced ingredients to bring you a farm-to-fork experience.

3. Koreana

Galbi short ribs and assorted banchan from Koreana Restaurant in Galesburg.
Galbi short ribs and assorted banchan from Koreana Restaurant in Galesburg.

From its signature beef, pork and chicken bulgogi to grilled cut beef short ribs to BiBimBap and so much more, Koreana, 323 E. Main St., offers flavors hard to find in central Illinois.

2. Landmark Cafe & Creperie

Chef Nathan Weik pours crepe batter on a cook top at Landmark Cafe & Creperie. [WILLIAM WEAVER/FOR THE REGISTER-MAIL]
Chef Nathan Weik pours crepe batter on a cook top at Landmark Cafe & Creperie. [WILLIAM WEAVER/FOR THE REGISTER-MAIL]

See hearty crepes prepared in the authentic European fashion on an open grill at the Landmark Cafe & Creperie, 62 S. Seminary St. From wholesome soups to irresistible dessert crepes, gourmet coffee and cocktails, The Landmark is a favorite spot for a snack or intimate dining.

1. baked

Baked Pizza owner Kevin Prow prepares an Uncle Punk's Tomato pizza.
Baked Pizza owner Kevin Prow prepares an Uncle Punk's Tomato pizza.

baked, 57 S. Seminary St., is the lone pizza restaurant to make the top six, and it comes in at No. 1. It's a fun, quick, healthy food establishment featuring unique pizzas, sandwiches and soups.

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6. Koreana

5. 156 East Bar & Grill

A grilled tenderloin, breaded tenderloin and waffle fries from 156 East in Galesburg.
A grilled tenderloin, breaded tenderloin and waffle fries from 156 East in Galesburg.

Located at 156 E Main St., this restaurant of the same name offers a wide variety of sandwiches, entrees and daily specials.

4. baked

3. Landmark Cafe & Creperie

2. The Packinghouse

The salad bar at The Packinghouse in Galesburg.
The salad bar at The Packinghouse in Galesburg.

Offering steaks, sandwiches, salad bar and more, The Packinghouse restaurant, 441 Mulberry St., is located right next to Amtrak station in a unique former meat processing plant.

1. Craft on Seminary Street

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This article originally appeared on Galesburg Register-Mail: Best restaurants in Galesburg, Illinois, according to Yelp reviews