Lock 16 Cafe & Gift Shop

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754 1st St
La Salle, IL 61301

Lock 16 Cafe & Gift Shop in La Salle, IL, offers a historic experience as part of the Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Area. Situated adjacent to the I&M Canal Visitor Center, the cafe serves up delicious breakfasts, lunches, beverages, coffee, and baked goods that visitors can enjoy while exploring the surrounding area.

Established in a community-focused national park, Lock 16 Cafe & Gift Shop provides a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the rich history of the region. Visitors can support the National Heritage Area's efforts by dining at the cafe, exploring the I&M Canal through field trips, becoming a Junior Ranger, or contributing through various giving options.

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4.534 reviews
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Les K.
9/20/2025

Friendly place, service was excellent, prices very fair. Food was MUCH better than was expected. In fact, my Lock 16 Club sandwich with a Caesar salad was among the best clubs I've ever had....

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Jason S.
11/17/2025

Very clean and upbeat. There's always something in there to see or get for a drink.

Mayeli P.
10/28/2025

Cute cafe and shop. While visiting from out of town with my family, We stopped in to check out the place before hiking trails, I am very glad we stopped in. The young man at the counter was very...

James B.
7/30/2025

Excellent food, excellent coffee, and a perfect little place to sit and enjoy a tasty meal. I'll add the ladies name later if I remember it, but she was very welcoming and informative about the...

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Cookie B.
8/15/2023

What a great find! Thanks to Yelp we ate at this charming cafe and had a lovely brunch. Located in a visitors center so we almost passed on stoping. So glad we did. Interesting wall murals of the...

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