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Our Story
The Millrace Kitchen has been feeding Monticello since 2009. What started as a 12-seat breakfast counter has grown into the spot locals bring their families, their first dates, and their out-of-town guests.
We source from regional farms when we can — eggs from Piatt County, pork from a family operation in Farmer City, produce from the farmers market May through October. Not because it's trendy. Because it tastes better.
Tom and Diane Kellerman opened this place with a simple idea: serve food you'd actually want to eat, every time, without pretending it's something fancier than it is.
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Location & Hours
205 N Charter St
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-3311
Just off the town square, one block north of Charter Street Bridge. Plenty of parking on the street.
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We do private events and off-site catering for 20–200 guests.
Ask us about it — we're happy to make something special happen.