BORN ON THE 4TH OF JULY, 1937
Nearly 90 years of classic comfort food, hand-pounded pork tenderloins, and cherished family memories in Peru, Illinois.
Nearly Nine Decades of Unchanged Hospitality
On Independence Day in 1937, The Igloo opened its doors in Peru, Illinois. From day one, the vision was simple: serve honest, homemade comfort food in a welcoming space where everyone felt like family.
Through changing decades, generations of local families, travelers along the Illinois Valley, and lifelong friends have made our vinyl booths their meeting spot for life's moments.
Voted Among the "25 Best Foods in Illinois"
Our famous Pork Tenderloin isn't just a local legend—it put us on the national culinary map! Selected by Food Network for "Classic Diners You Don’t Want to Miss" and "25 Best Foods in Illinois," our signature dish continues an unchanged 1937 recipe.
Every tenderloin is hand-cut, hand-trimmed, hand-pounded, and freshly breaded in our kitchen daily until golden and crispy.
🍟 HAND-CUT FRIES • HOUSE ROOT BEER • ZERO SHORTCUTS
Every potato sliced in-house, every shake made to order, and every glass of root beer brewed fresh.
Honoring Heritage with Michael & Laura Stewart
As only the third owners in The Igloo's 89-year history, Michael and Laura Stewart carry the honor of keeping this tradition alive.
While we have introduced modern Toast technology so you can place online orders for faster pickup, rest assured that not a single line of our classic recipes has changed. The batter is the same, the fries are still hand-cut daily, and the smiles are just as genuine.
The Igloo belongs to the Illinois Valley
From grandparents bringing their grandchildren for their first house root beer float to youth sports teams celebrating post-game wins, The Igloo belongs to Illinois Valley.
We proudly host community giveback nights, local school fundraisers, and family gatherings—ensuring that the next 90 years are as memorable as the last.
Making Memories Since 1937
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Come make new memories at The Igloo today!
