Mr. C's Family Restaurant is a charming eatery located at 4309 W State St, Rockford, IL, where the spirit of family dining thrives. Patrons rave about the warm, friendly service that accompanies generous portions and inviting prices. Their menu boasts a delightful array of dishes, from the iconic Mickey Mouse Pancake topped with whipped cream and cherries to hearty breakfast options like the French toast with turkey bacon and eggs. Highlighting their famed sandwiches, guests can indulge in options like the Double Cheeseburger and the Best Reuben in Town, consistently receiving high praise for quality and taste. Robert Merz's experience reflects the sentiment shared by many—the no "bun burger" smothered in chili is a standout, as are delectable desserts like pecan and banana cream pie. However, not all reviews are glowing; Joshua Potts noted a lackluster experience with certain lunch items, exemplifying the inherent variability in dining experiences. Yet, the overall vibe remains that of a community hub where customers feel like family, drawn back by the consistent quality and inviting atmosphere. With friendly staff, ample comfort food, and the owner often seen engaging with guests, Mr. C's is more than a restaurant—it's a heartfelt culinary refuge.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Offers kerbside pickup
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has counter service
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Popular with tourists
Transgender safe space
Planning
Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Mr. C's Family Restaurant
Robert Merz
Jun 1,2025
What a great little family restaurant with warm friendly service, delicious huge meals, tasty deserts, and fantastic prices. Stopped here while on a work trip from Chicago area and was really impressed on what a terrific dining experience I shared with my fellow employees who where just as equally impressed. Wish this family had one out in my area, I would be a regular. I had the no "bun burger" which was a 1/2 Burger smoothered in Chili w/ onion & cheddar cheese. One of my friends had the 1# Burger which huge and cheaper then McD's specialty burger and quality beef. The other friend had a delicious huge Breakfast that she said was cooked perfect and is served all day. We also sampled the pecan pie which was tasty and the banana cream pie which was great, creamy with a Graham Cracker Crust----mmmmm! decent unlimited coffee too.
Debra Holcomb
May 19,2025
The fried chicken was cooked to perfection! The mashed potatoes were real. We loved the coleslaw. The Texas toast was a treat! We now have a favorite fried chicken supplier.
Joshua Potts (HaphDamned)
May 12,2025
Came again for lunch. Got popcorn chicken dinner and a chicken nuggets with cheese curds. The nuggets were just cheap kids nuggets from a freezer bag. No flavor. Curds were very good. Crisp, squeaky, perfect. The shrimp breading was so salty, I had to peel it off and saw the shrimp was only 10% of the item, it was 90% breading. The fries were bland, soft, no salt or seasoning at all. But our drinks, a sweet tea and pepsi, were awesome. Pepsi reminded us of old school soda from a mall arcade in the 90's. The sweet tea was super sweet, very good. This visit was for breakfast, and it was awesome. Very happy with everything. We've been here 4 times now and it's been great. The staff are super friendly and helpful. The food has been top quality every time and very consistent. The other patrons are mostly regulars that treat everyone like family. The menu has a bit of everything so you can always find something you're in the mood for. Like many small businesses, they are being hit had by covid. Rising costs of food and a shortage of staff are not however bringing the quality of their delicious food down. The owner has been here every time cooking and entertaining guests and he is genuinely upset about raising some prices. So come on out and show your support for local restaurants!
Mallory Wrenn
May 4,2025
This place always has fast, friendly service. The cheeseburgers are excellent and we tend to get them every time we visit. Prices are great too and you definitely get your money's worth! Try their curly fries too! Yum!
Jessica Ketron
Apr 22,2025
BEST STACKER MEAL IVE HAD IF I COULD GIVE 10 STARS I WOULD even had left overs for today best gravy and biscuits eggs sbd hashbrowns takes me back to my grandma's Sunday breakfast for sure
Enunez
Apr 19,2025
They do not disappoint my food once again absolutely delicious and service always amazing.
Julie Wythe
Mar 9,2025
First time eating here. Small town cafe feel to it.. nothing fancy but clean and spacious. Food was fresh, hot and plentiful. Real mashed potatoes were fabulous! Monica was a friendly gem of a server.. so friendly!! Great food. Great pricrs. We will go back!
Kel Coole
Feb 20,2025
The whole family loves Mr. C's! It's a good option for casual dining or pickup orders when you're looking for comfort food that doesn't try to be fancy instead of exactly what you expect every time. Known for its home style cooking, generous portions, reasonable prices and wide variety of options, it's difficult to go wrong at this local favorite. Open 7 am to 7 pm, the tasty all American style breakfast options are served all day. The burgers are good and have a lot of different choices. The fried chicken is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. We've sampled a good portion of the menu over the years and not found a stinker (speaking of which, they have clean, well maintained bathrooms). The staff is always friendly and Mr. C is a genuinely nice guy. If you want the classic American food that's been a staple for decades done right and without a bunch of unnecessary frills that just drive up the prices, you can find it here.
Reviews For Mr. C's Family Restaurant