The Machine Shed Opened in 1978
The Machine Shed opened it's first location in 1978 on the outskirts of Davenport, Iowa.
We had just 100 seats but we started with a powerful commitment.
Dedicated To The American Farmer
That was a five-word constitution: “Dedicated to the American Farmer.” That dedication meant we worked hard to have a restaurant
that wasn’t just “farm themed”, but something that farmers could be proud of.
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award-winning food
Over the years we have prided ourselves in presenting farm-to-table food that exceeds expectations, time and time again.
Machine Shed
In 1978, we opened our first Machine Shed Restaurant on the outskirts of Davenport, Iowa. We had just 100 seats, but we started with a powerful commitment. That was a five-word constitution: “Dedicated to the American Farmer.” That dedication meant we worked hard to have a restaurant that wasn’t just ‘farm themed’ but something that farmers could be proud of.
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Tips For The Perfect Pie Crust
If you happened to read our last blog post, we re-introduced Master Baker Cindy from the Rockford Shed. In our Easy As Pie e-Book, she provided tips on how to make the best pie crust, which will come in handy for the upcoming holidays! If you don't have time to bake...
Meet Rockford’s Pie Lady
Let us re-introduce Cindy, our Master Baker at the Machine Shed since 1994. We interviewed her in our Easy As Pie e-Book back in 2016. One of our patrons then claimed, "There’s nothing ‘as American as apple pie.’ Fruity, tart, cream filled or savory – at The Shed, we...
Spicy Sweet Potato Pie
We have officially entered holiday season which is the time for good company, good times, and of course good food. For your upcoming gathering, try out a new dessert recipe that everyone will enjoy - the Spicy Sweet Potato Pie. This dessert will become apart of all...
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