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“charming cafe on the banks of Lasalle Canal”
The Lock 16 Café and Center provides a quaint, vintage setting with a focus on Illinois history and American heritage. The Lock 16 Café offers healthy and seasonal cuisine, as well as vegetarian-friendly options, all using fresh ingredients and prepared to order. Start your day off in the Lock 16 Café with a breakfast sandwich, oatmeal or Lock 16 biscuits and gravy. Sit back, relax and enjoy the charming atmosphere with gourmet coffee, espresso drinks or teas and free Wi-Fi. Check out the daily lunch specials and tempt your taste buds with one of our delicious homemade soups, salads, or sandwiches for lunch topped off with a sweet treat or special dessert of the day. We also offer flavored lemonade, ice cream, ice cream novelties, beer and wine.
I had my wedding reception here and got married on the boat out back. Food was great, beer was good too. The food appetizer and food choices were varied and fun. If you're planning an event here... Read more
What a great find! Thanks to Yelp we ate at this charming cafe and had a lovely brunch. Located in a visitors center so we almost passed on stoping. So glad we did. Interesting wall murals of the... Read more
Ambiance there is wonderful. You really feel like you're surrounded with the history of Illinois with things to buy everywhere. The host was awesome there and very polite. The food was smaller... Read more
Lock 16 Gift Shop
Hours
- Sun - Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Credit Cards Accepted
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Takeout
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Private Dining
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Outdoor Seating
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