Franchesco's

Fresco at the Gardens, Rockford's exclusive Restaurant offers a culinary-designed menu featuring a wide range of breakfast and lunch creations features handcrafted coffee, espresso, cappuccino, freshly squeezed juice creations.

In search of the absolute top-notch quality, we have found that you have to go directly to the source. Fresco has partnered with local suppliers to provide you with the ultimate dining experience.

Stay and enjoy the beautiful Anderson Japanese Gardens a beautiful, outdoor setting that inspires the mind and energizes the soul. Their twelve-acre landscape of streams, waterfalls, winding pathways, and koi-filled ponds has been rated one of North America's highest quality Japanese gardens for more than a decade. Visit their website at: andersongardens.org

WHAT YOU'LL FIND AT FRESCO

Brunch, Mimosas, and an Amazing View

Brunch

Fresco is one of Rockford's best places for brunch! With a full coffee bar, mimosa menu, and tons of great food, you can't go wrong.

Full Coffee & Mimosa Bar

Whether you're looking for a beverage to perk you up or help you relax, we can take care of you. Full coffee bar with our premium espresso machine, fresh squeezed juices, and mimosas galore.

Best View in Rockford

Located in the beautiful Anderson Japanese Gardens, we offer the best view for brunch in Rockford. Come sit inside with our huge glass windows or outside on our deck. Either way, the view is amazing.

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This is a great place to have breakfast or lunch. We sat on the patio which provides a serene and inviting atmosphere setting to enjoy a meal. I enjoyed the flavors of the Fresco Apple Chicken Walnut salad along with fresh squeezed juice. 😋

Carol Ensminger

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We ate here before walking through the garden and it was just lovely. The drink was refreshing and the food was delicious!

Jen Woodrum

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Great food! Very calm and peaceful atmosphere. Staff is very friendly. Great big windows with nice views of the garden. Spectacular presentation of food and very fresh!.. It was a wonderful place to visit while in Rockford.

Erika Murray