NOW OFFERING ON THE WATER DELIVERY. Did you find your favorite spot? Are you catching tons of fish? There is no need to leave that spot to eat. Just call (815) 824 2481 and order your food and we will deliver right to your boat. Then come in after your trip for a cold beer or ice cream, watch your favorite sports team, and tell us your fishing stories.
Shabbona Lake State Park is blessed to have the area’s most popular Café’. It is called Pokanoka’s Café, named after Chief Shabbona’s Wife. Pokanoka’s overlooks scenic Shabbona Lake with a magnificent view through very large glass windows. The 60 seat Café also has outdoor seating, with a decorative pergola, for an additional 40 diners.
The famous Pokanoka Burger is only at Pokanoka’s. It is two hamburger patties, two slices of cheese, grilled onions, with Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce served on a toasted Kaiser bun.
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Testimonials
Great Hot Dogs!
“My fishing partner Flintstone and myself had an unexpected delicious hot dog at your Cafe. What made it so good was a fresh toasted bun with a large hot dog , great job. I also noticed an italian beef next to me which I will have next time, it really looked good, serve that with a little au-jus ( beef dripings or broth ) on the side, that will hit the spot. I am a professional chef that’s been in the food industry for over 20 years , looking foward to my next visit.”
Thanks, Gary ( March 2012 )
“A hidden surprise for casual food on a beautiful lake. The Pokanoka Burger was one of the best I’ve had in quite a while — two thick char-broiled patties of real, lean beef with sauteed onions and mushrooms. As good or better than I could make for myself. And the soft serve tasted rich and creamy like real ice cream, not some concoction of mystery chemicals. Entree salad was a bit smaller than expected, but the fries were tasty too. Air conditioned seating inside and shaded tables outside. Very nice people too, which is why I’m taking the time to write this review.” – Patrick (June 20, 2011) http://maps.google.com/maps/
“I cannot say enough about this Gem of a restaurant right on Shabbona Lake!! Pokanoka’s Cafe has reasonable Prices (Dollar Days Rock!) Great food, the people and the atmosphere just Awesome! What a nice addition to the place with the new bar and TVs!!! Nothing like fishing til noon and catching a baseball game or football game for lunch!! Fantastic!” – Jim L (August 3, 2011)
2012 Dollar Days At Pokanoka’s
Dollar Hot Dogs, Dollar BBQ, Dollar French Fries, etc.
May 19th Crappie Open
June 9th Bass Open
June 23rd Walleye Open
July 14th Bluegill Open
August 18th Catfish Open
September 15th Muskie Open
October 20th Crappie/Bluegill Open
Other Pokanoka’s Cafe Events
September 1st Dinner and a Movie at Pokanoka’s
October 6th Dinner and a Movie at Pokanoka’s
Pokanoka’s Hours For 2012:
May 1st – May 24th
Saturday 11 AM – 7 PM
Sunday 11 AM – 6 PM
Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day Weekend
Monday – Thursday 11 AM – 5 PM
Friday 11 AM – 8 PM
Saturday 10 AM – 8 PM
Sunday 10 AM – 7 PM
Labor Day – Oct 7th, 2012
Saturday 11 AM – 7 PM
Sunday 11 AM – 6 PM