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A dish dubbed Phil鈥檚 mash-up served at Magpie鈥檚 in Rockford, Ill.

Magpie, one of Rockford鈥檚 recent trendy spots just off State Street, was bustling on the crisp fall Saturday morning when we visited. So many people I know have told me they are huge fans and gave it high recommendations. They use local ingredients, have innovative dishes and make great coffee.

There was a sandwich board outside the entrance that listed several intriguing specials and a chalkboard inside the front door listing options such as sausage strata, strawberry cheesecake bread pudding, gluten-free pancakes and avocado toast. Lunch specials included a cheddar beer burger or local curd burger. One of the featured sweets was an apple layer cake with cream cheese frosting.

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Magpie in Rockford, Ill., sells a more dense take on traditional beignet pastries.

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The granola girl French toast at Magpie is topped with organic granola, thinly sliced spiced apples and cinnamon butter.

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Magpie in Rockford, Ill., offers biscuits and a choice of sausage gravy or veggie gravy (pictured).

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The Four Dishes鈥擭ikki Bolka, Helene Ramsdell, Jennifer Spangler and Beth Webb鈥攔eview regional restaurants for 糖心Vlog传媒.

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