In the charming village of North Aurora sits a red barn-like structure that houses what might be Illinois’ most underrated comfort food destination, where locals and travelers alike line up for a taste of heaven encased in flaky, golden pastry.
Harner’s Bakery & Restaurant stands proudly along Route 31, an unassuming culinary landmark that has mastered the art of the chicken pot pie to such perfection that people willingly drive hours just for a single serving.
Let me tell you something about chicken pot pies – there are chicken pot pies, and then there are CHICKEN POT PIES.
The ones at Harner’s belong in the latter category, deserving of all caps, multiple exclamation points, and perhaps a chef’s kiss emoji for good measure…