The best restaurants in Fort Madison

11 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Hardee's

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Fast-food chain serving fried chicken, big burgers & made-from-scratch breakfast biscuits.

1431 Ave H

“Fast-food chain serving fried chicken, big burgers & made-from-scratch breakfast biscuits.”

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Pizza Hut

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Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

1123 24th St

“Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.”

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Subway

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Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

2001 Avenue L

“Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.”

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Domino's Pizza

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Delivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.

123 W Calhoun St (Macomb)

“Delivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.”

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Jimmy John's

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Counter-serve chain specializing in sub & club sandwiches, plus signature potato chips.

821 W Jackson St (Macomb)

“Counter-serve chain specializing in sub & club sandwiches, plus signature potato chips.”

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Larry A's Pizza

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Whether you swear by taco pizza or keep it classic, Larry A's Pizza is the hometown spot still using the Aurelio family recipe, making…

1506 E Jackson (Macomb)

“Whether you swear by taco pizza or keep it classic, Larry A's Pizza is the hometown spot still using the Aurelio family recipe, making dough, sausage, and sauce fresh daily, and shredding mozz in-house. Solid pies, hearty sandwiches, and that familiar, Friday-night-in-Macomb vibe.”

From the Macomb newsletter, September 20, 2026

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Whether you're between meetings or dodging your own kitchen, Thompson Dining Center is WIU’s most extensive dining spot with a rotating…

Thompson Dining Hall, 1080 N Western Ave (Macomb)

“Whether you're between meetings or dodging your own kitchen, Thompson Dining Center is WIU’s most extensive dining spot with a rotating lineup like Slurp Station, Cocina Sabor, and Rocky’s Western Wings. Bonus for the allergen-aware crowd, it’s the only campus dining hall with Simple Servings available daily.”

From the Macomb newsletter, September 21, 2026

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Carry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.

505 W Jackson St (Macomb)

“Carry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.”

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The Old Dairy

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Craving an all-day breakfast with a sweet finish, The Old Dairy keeps Macomb humming with made-to-order omelets, biscuits and gravy, and…

210 S Lafayette St (Macomb)

“Craving an all-day breakfast with a sweet finish, The Old Dairy keeps Macomb humming with made-to-order omelets, biscuits and gravy, and those grilled cinnamon rolls, then caps it with scoops of Blue Bunny ice cream... because sometimes dinner deserves a sundae victory lap.”

From the Macomb newsletter, September 18, 2026

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Chick's on the Square keeps Macomb fed with its fan-favorite spicy-hot chicken lips, plus hot-lip pizza, lip nachos, juicy burgers, and…

103 S Side Square (Macomb)

“Chick's on the Square keeps Macomb fed with its fan-favorite spicy-hot chicken lips, plus hot-lip pizza, lip nachos, juicy burgers, and pastas that hit the spot. Pair it with a signature martini or a cold draft, then exhale… this place nails the fun, no-fuss vibe locals love.”

From the Macomb newsletter, September 25, 2026

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Putt-A-Round

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Whether you're chasing a hole-in-one, dialing in your timing in the batting cages, or bribing the kids with ice cream afterward,…

203 1st St · ✓ checked Sep 17

“Whether you're chasing a hole-in-one, dialing in your timing in the batting cages, or bribing the kids with ice cream afterward, Putt-A-Round keeps family nights easy and fun. Perfect for quick after-dinner rounds, low-key dates, or a team hangout when you just need something lighthearted.”

From the Macomb newsletter, September 23, 2026

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