Otto’s Place

Amazing place for breakfast!!! Had their homemade cinnamon roll with 2 eggs. — potatoes were fresh and cooked to perfection! Loved the sourdough option for toast instead of plain white bread! Husband had the biscuits and gravy and he loved them too!!! Will def be back when we are in town!!! Service was great as well!!!

No words other than amazing food. Its by far the best breakfast spot in Galena. We had the banana bread French toast and veggie omelette with whole wheat pancakes. The food was fresh and dishes were very creative. The whole wheat pancakes took me by surprise… they’re delicious! Omelette was a nice size and the vegetables were not overcooked. Cute mugs for coffee and cocoa. And the décor is so cute! Its like being at home. Its hands down the best place to eat in the area. …hands down!

What a great breakfast place and the story is even better. The corned beef hash is just stellar. Service is great and food outstanding. Friendly staff and owner! Our favorite breakfast spot in Galena!

I am FINALLY here! Amazing Super friendly staff (assuming that was the owner who came and greeted me, recommended Bloody Mary!).
I love the location of this place :)! Easy to find a parking spot.
Their coffee is so good. Just tasty. (You know that means they’ll have great food).
Everything was just amazing. Sweet potato hash with veggies/​sausage, biscuits, gravy, pancake, syrup… Just everything :)!!

We went on a Wednesday and there were only a few other tables filled. Really cute place. Loved their story behind the restaurant which you can read about at the table. The waitress was very nice and food came out quick. I ordered the egg tacos with potatoes on the side and loved it all. My husband had the cheese and spinach omelet with potatoes and toast on the side which he thought was just okay. He said the omelet didn’t have enough cheese and eggs were overcooked. He did not like the toast but I loved how thick and flavorful it was. We will definitely return.

We would have loved to try it, but apparently they require a reservation. They will take your name but guarantee you nothing about calling you back. Clearly this isn’t somewhere to try on a Sunday Morning at 1030 without a reservation. It would be great if it were advertised this way and folks didn’t drive 30 minutes from out of town without knowing of a needed reservation. Be sure you call ahead, or find somewhere else.

The owner will rush you out of there before you have finished eaten to turn tables. If you have a party of 2 and there is only a table that sits 4 he may make you wait an hour until a table for 2 opens up. Just very rude angry man. Will never go back. And yes we are locals.

came back for round two over the summer and was definitely not disappointed. I now recommend Otto’s to anyone I know that goes out to Galena. It will be a staple every time we go out there

Came here on a Saturday morning around 9.30 am. We had to wait for a table of two, but they had a nice seating area upstairs where we could get a cup of coffee and wait. We were seated within 15 min during their morning rush and service was great the whole time. And the food was delicious! I had the sweet potato hash skillet and my bf had the quiche. Both excellent! I would definitely recommend this place if you are in Galena!

Great place for breakfast. The service was great. The food was tasty. The quiche was very good. I love this place and would definitely return!

Ottos place is my favorite place to eat in Galena! The food is ALWAYS (yes ALWAYS) amazing, fresh, hot. The staff is ALWAYS attentive and kind. The coffee … The best breakfasts … Yep, ALWAYS wonderful .
Sometimes there is a wait for a table weekend mornings, so put your name on the list and take a little walk on the river trail before circling back for a beautiful breakfast at Ottos.

What a find! Cozy place, homemade food, friendly staff. Great energy! The quiche was lovely.

My wife and I came across this place while looking for a place to have breakfast in Galena. It’s right along the recreational trail that runs through Galena.
The atmosphere is very cozy and quiet. The service is good, and the food was very good! I would recommend it to anyone looking for a quieter place for breakfast in Galena.

Great place to get a delicious breakfast. They were out of a lot of items which means we didn’t get in early enough. I had the breakfast tacos which were good and I really liked the tangy goat cheese on top of them. We also had the eggs, bacon and potatoes. The breakfast potatoes were really good. Lots of good choices off the menu, it was hard to decided what to eat.

We spent four days in Galena and found Otto’s on our last day… crap! We were told by a local that Otto’s Place had the best breakfast in «the territory» so naturally our expectations were high… we weren’t disappointed. This is a cute little restaurant set up against some old train tracks, down the street from Ulysses Grant’s home and they have a great little story… maybe even better than Grant’s… but I digress. I had the cheese omelette (because I’m a little boring) and not only was it tasty it was bigger than a chicken. My wife had the Quiche of the Day which she said was like eating custard pie (to her that’s a good thing). Definitely try Otto’s for at least one breakfast or lunch while you’re in the area and you’ll be happy you did.

So cuteeeeee! Seriously though, so glad we stopped here for breakfast before our trip back to Chicago. A perfect way to cap the weekend in Galena!
We called a couple days ahead and put our names on the «priority list». I think that’s what my wife said it was called. We got there and our table was ready, no wait! Thought it would be still a wait, so that was a pleasant surprise.
I ordered the Otto’s Benedict. It was a special, scrambled eggs (more like an omelette) with bacon and cheese, biscuits, and tons of more cheese. It was really really good! I got the potatoes on the side and they were also great, very fresh. And options of Sriracha and Cholula. Winner!
My wife got the Denver omelette and loved it. Big! We also shared a slice of the banana french toast. Whoa! I normally don’t like sweet crazy french toast like that, but this was perfect. One slice was nice to share along with the other dish. Coulda maybe had some more though… :)
We will be back when we come back to Galena, duh. I liked reading the story on the menu about the history of the place too.

This is hands down the best place to get breakfast in Galena. Local, better quality and more variety than any breakfast on Main Street, and affordable prices.
This place is fairly new by downtown Galena standards, so I just got a chance to try it this past weekend. My family however has already been frequenting Otto’s since it first opened up, as it offered something unique to the Galena area for breakfast, and was a little set apart from all the touristy joints on Main Street.
The location of Otto’s is interesting and fun, it’s set next to the old Galena rail line and on it’s own from other establishments. The old Galena train station is across from it. Walking in, the place is very cozy and the wait staff are very friendly. Service is fast, and they offer a rotating selection of breakfast specials on the weekends. Even though they are mainly known for breakfast, I’ve heard they have a great lunch menu as well.
Scrolled through Unilocal reviews and decided to order the sweet potato hash, dad ordered the biscuits and gravy. Both were excellent. Sweet potatoes were cooked with spicy sausages that paired well with the earthy caramelized onions and peppers. Mixed in with gooey egg yolk, which I dipped my buttermilk biscuit into, it was exactly what I needed on a randomly cold and rainy June morning. Dad’s biscuit gravy was thick but definitely not congealed or bland like some other biscuits and gravy I’ve tried. Sausage was great and the buttermilk biscuits are amazing.
This is my new go to if I ever need breakfast in town, table next to us ordered mimosas which I will definitely try next time.

After seeing all the scrumptious pictures here of their breakfast offerings, I made it over to Otto’s on a weekday winter morning with a friend. In short, all of my expectations were met from the standpoint of freshness, menu choices, helpful service, and delicious food. The room is also a very pleasant one with views of downtown Galena. Casual and comfortable from the get go.
I chose the Corned Beef Hash with eggs and my friend had the «Quiche du jour,» with gruyère chees and asparagus. In short, my hash was the best I’d ever tasted. Larger morsels of potatoes and Corned Beef (these are often chopped into tidbits at many a diner,) and sitting in a very flavorful BROTH, no less. That was a nice liquid surprise. Over easy eggs on top and store made biscuits on the side. Corned Beef Hash can often be a sodium bomb, or at least taste like one. That was not the case here.
I sampled my friend’s quiche and nibbled on her cinnamon coffee cake. The quiche was rich and redolent with artisan Wisconsin Gruyère cheese. The coffeecake tasted homemade. Since it was not busy, we took the time to chat up our server gave us some great information about local ingredients and vendors. She also recommended other lunch and dinner items we many want to try in the future.
Otto’s is a great value and a classy casual experience for breakfast or lunch in Galena. Dinner is served weekends. Can’t wait to return.

Yes pleeeease banana bread french toast. It was too good. Thick and hearty and not overly sweet. Plus, reasonably priced! 2 slices was just enough to be satisfying and not to leave full of as many regrets as calories.
Love the location as well, sitting across from the train station and looking out over the park. Adorable, super homey, and really warm staff.
I just wish they didn’t charge extra for real maple syrup– $ 1.75 especially is pretty steep!

Great breakfast spot in Galena just a little bit out of the busy part of town. We had breakfast our first morning in Galena on the main street and it was pretty good, but we were so glad we branched out our second morning to find Otto’s Place. It looks like a quiet little place but it really is a pretty busy place. We walked up and saw no crowd but actually were told there was a 40 minute wait! Worked out well because there is a nice walking path right near by that is perfect for site seeing on the quiet side of the Galena River with great views of Galena. We made it back earlier than the expected wait time which worked out well since Otto’s Place takes their wait list seriously… if you are not there to respond to hearing your name called they just pass it along to the next person (which was us this time!) So take that nice walk, but be quick about it.
The food was well worth the wait. My wife had the bacon, apple, and Gorgonzola omelet special that was moist and tasty and I had the egg tacos which were also great. We shared the banana bread french toast as well to top off the meal. All the food was served quickly and the service was friendly and prompt.
Contrary to their motto, Otto’s Place does more than just enough for their customers! We will definitely go again on our next visit to Galena.