What Rocks: Top 3 Rockford-area breakfast restaurants as voted on by readers

The 2023 winner of Best Breakfast in the Rockford area dates back to 1968 and has been a Charles Street fixture since 1996.

Here are the three best breakfast restaurants in the Rockford area selected by Rockford Register Star readers for the 2023 What Rocks Community's Choice Awards.

Winner: Stockholm Inn

Stockholm Inn is a longtime Rockford favorite known for its Swedish pancakes, coffee cakes and weekend breakfast buffets. A friendly staff and ample seating also makes for a pleasant atmosphere. Also, check out the Lingonberry Gift Shop for some Swedish sweet treats and unique gifts direct from Scandinavia.

Location: 2420 Charles St., Rockford

Phone: 815-397-3534

For more: stockholminn.com

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Finalist: Johnny Pamcakes

Location: 3700 E. State St., Rockford

Phone: 815-229-7415

For more: johnnypamcakes.com

Finalist: The Norwegian

Location: 1402 N. Main St., Rockford

Phone: 815-329-6191

For More: thenorwegian.com

The What Rocks Community's Choice Awards celebrates the best businesses and organizations in the Rockford area each year.

Rockford Register Star readers vote at rrstar.com in more than 140 categories for their favorites from bakeries and barbecue joints to banks and barbershops.

Nominations open each year in June. Voting takes place in August. Winners will be announced at an awards gala Nov. 7 and shared with readers online at rrstar.com and in a special section recognizing winners and finalists in print.

Chris Green is a Rockford Register Star general assignment reporter. He can be reached at 815-987-1241, via email at [email protected], and X @chrisfgreen.

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