Get a real taste of Galena with Downtown Galena Food and Drink Tours! Guided experiences that serve up the best of Galena’s dining landscape, along with fascinating tidbits of local history and culture.

Galena, IL, is well known for its 19th-century charm, scenic hillsides, and storied past. That’s not our town’s only claim to fame, however. Food lovers know there’s another great reason to visit Galena: the culinary and beverage scene!

Independently owned restaurants, wine bars, bakeries, and specialty shops fill Galena’s walkable downtown. Popular eateries that celebrate local ingredients, regional traditions, and contemporary flavor. Galena’s food scene offers something for every palate, from upscale farm-to-table dining to hearty Midwestern comfort food.

A popular way to dig into this rich culture is with a Downtown Galena Food and Drink Tour. Galena Foodie Adventures is the only tour company in town that focuses exclusively on culinary experiences. They create tours for all ages and fitness levels, offering a fun, flavor-packed way to explore our historic town.

Downtown Galena Food and Drink Tours

Downtown Food and Drink Tours wind through Galena’s charming Main Street and surrounding neighborhoods. The tours, led by passionate local guides, visit a curated selection of restaurants, bars, tasting rooms, and more.

From savory bites to sweet treats, the tastings are generous and thoughtfully chosen. Highlights might include locally distilled spirits, house-made cheeses, or artisan chocolates. You’ll also have the opportunity to chat behind the scenes with the chefs and makers.

The tours offer more than just food and drink tastings, however. Guides also share lively stories about Galena’s rich past, connecting each stop and every bite with local people and traditions.

Galena Foodie Adventures designs its tours to be relaxed and social. They’re ideal for couples, solo travelers, or even corporate groups – anyone looking for a fun outing.  You’re bound to discover something new and delicious, whether you’re a first-time visitor or a Galena regular,

Visit the Galena Foodie Adventures website to learn more or book your tour. You can also find the tour company on Facebook.

But Stay Home for Breakfast

Of course, guests of Hawk Valley Retreat & Cottages needn’t go anywhere to enjoy an amazing, local breakfast.

We serve hearty, scratch‑made breakfasts each morning in our Cording Event Barn. The rotating breakfast menu features a variety of scrumptious, homemade offerings. Tempting delights like fluffy pancakes, savory quiches, fresh fruit, muffins, sausage, cinnamon rolls and more. And all with sweeping views of the surrounding valley and barnyard.

Won’t you come and join us?