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Food & DrinkWednesday, November 11

Flip's Pancake House owners plan a new restaurant called RockTown Diner in Rock Island

The Daily Davenport teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

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A Rock Island restaurant that recently closed is getting a second act. Flip's Pancake House said on social media it bought the building, and the same owners plan a brand-new concept there called RockTown Diner.

WQAD reports the owners say it will serve homestyle cooking and classic comfort foods. The post describes the concept as having that classic family diner feel.

Flip's owners plan RockTown Diner in the old Rudy's Tacos building

DetailWhat we know
NameRockTown Diner
OwnersSame as Flip's Pancake House
FoodHomestyle comfort food
SpotFormer Rudy's Tacos, 18th Ave.
OpeningNo date announced yet

“Rock Island, you’ve shown us so much love and support that we’re excited to bring something NEW to the community!”

Flip's Pancake House, on social media
  • Building: 18th Ave., Rock Island
  • Former tenant: Rudy's Tacos
  • Opening date: none announced yet

Sources: OurQuadCities, WQAD

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