Beef-A-Roo — Restaurant in Cherry Valley Township

What can I say about Beef A Roo that hasn't already been said? I don't even live in Rockford anymore yet this is the place that draws me back. The best fast food burger money can buy, a sneaky dark horse to compete with the legendary In and Out Burger and Whataburger chains, with a classic burger, milkshake and fries experience. The patties always exceed the buns, the bacon is crisp and crunchy, and their onion rings are on par with the best I've ever had. The menu is also phenomenal; lots of options, vegetarian, gluten free, amazing salads. They have a couple different locations all styled out in different decor; 50s style, a hunting lodge, etc. The staff has always been friendly. I've taken friends here who have never been, and they always enjoy it. Fast friendly service, clean and interesting restaurant...

I grew up in Rockford and moved to Indiana 16 years ago. 2 of my 4 sons still live just north of Freeport. I MUST have BeefARoo every time we come to the area! The food is phenomenal and the service is great as well! Recently, on a motorcycle ride with my husband, we were passing through Lebanon, Indiana and I was happily surprised. What I saw was a BeefARoo right there not even 15 miles from my home!! I try to convince everyone I talk to that BeefARoo has the most awesome roast beef sandwiches! Rachel, the manager, is doing a fantabulous job getting her crew trained and to understand the BeefARoo atmosphere and make their store just like the ones in Rockford! Not an easy feat due to the fact they don’t know what they are supposed to be doing- but they are getting it!!...

Beef-A-Roo is a Rockford original and you wont find it anywhere else. It's like if Culvers and Arby's had a baby and that baby went on to be much smarter than it's parents.

They are perhaps best known for their roast beef sandwiches, and what I normally get is a Wild West Beef in the big beef size. But what insiders most know them for is their cheese fries.

I dont know what so special about them. They are just cheese and fries. But somehow it's the right amount of the right cheese on the right fries with the right amount of salt and equally distributed so you dont end up with some drenched fries and some dry. They know what they are doing here.

The malts are also excellent.

The burgers are ok. Better than a lot of fast food, but not...