This place is always one of my favorite stops. Whoever is running the food bar now days has gotten…read morethis place to step up their game more than I thought it ever could! I love their food selections from sandwiches to hot foods to go. They also have any drink you could want. It's a pretty casual ambiance with everyone ready to help you however they can.

Great little grocer and deli. They also have a garden center. We love the stuffed chicken breast…read moreand beef sticks. They have a very active deli at lunch with a large hot food bar, made to order items, and tons of grab and go. Wish we had one like this in Alton!

Love this store for the kind service, unique items and delicious food. There's a large Jenni's…read morecooler with an incredible selection of flavors. They also have Illinois bakehouse bread. Sometimes they have scones and granola bars too. I love the local granola, the drink selection and the in bulk items. They've expanded their selection so it's really possible to do all your shopping there. It's a little more expensive but it's locally owned and a treat for the community.

Love this store. The staff are super helpful and they carry a ton of products I can't find anywhere…read moreelse.

I had no issues coming to this location. It was pretty clean and they moved through the lines…read morepretty fast. They had a nice floral selection when you walk in so that was very eye-catching. I didn't walk through the whole storage just went to grab three items but they had all three items that I needed and yeah, I have no complaints.

Of the local Schnucks this isn't my regular, but it gets the job done! I love shopping at Schucks…read more Good selection, capable staff, and well stocked. If you haven't tried their baked goods or their chicken, you're missing out. They also have great "deli" sides made in house, like potato salad and more. I appreciate that they're a local chain, and it shows in the quality.

I love that this market not serves and promotes local farmers, but also local artisans. It is such…read morea delightful mix of vendors and products. The farmers offer fresh vegetables and some even have refrigerated trucks offering a variety of meats. Vendors that offer freshly made breads, pastries, jams and jellies, can almost be classified in either group. Those who are true artisans, are offering handmade jewelry, candles, cutting boards, canes, dog fashions, clothes for children and original pieces of art. That's just a sampling of what you can find walking up and down all the aisles. When I first started coming to this market it was only one of the parking lots. It has now expanded to another one and the variety of merchandise is mind blowing. It is well worth a visit. When you arrive, stop and get a coffee at Joe's and then start your stroll to shop local.

We've been attending since the beginning, as the Alton Farmer's Market gained in popularity and…read moreoutgrew space after space. Saturday mornings in Alton during market season have something of a magic to them. You get to see friends and family and make new connections. If you're a dog person there is no shortage of dogs to pet. Everyone is so friendly! As the season changes from Mather's Day Market to those late season October markets, the variety of delicious produce and homemade goods also changes. There are no shortage of variety when it comes to vendors. The organizers also incorporate holidays or special events throughout.

DG Market is a Dollar General Store with a much larger grocery selection. I'd say it is…read moreapproximately 60% grocery and 40% your typical dollar store variety. The grocery area reminded me of a low-end Aldi's or a Ruler store. They did have many name brands and then a good variety of generic brands that you most likely never heard of. Be sure to know your prices, many items I saw were not priced cheaper then your typical Target or Schnucks. I did great buying school supplies for a local charity. I was able to get a lot more here, than at the local office supply or Target stores. Also, being a greeting card junkie I was able to snag up several good cards on the cheap. A cheap card makes up for the expensive postage. I also got a package of 8 cute blank note cards for a $1. That is mind blowing. For a discount store, it was well organized and clean. There was no clutter blocking the aisles. Associates on the floor were helpful, one guided me to the correct aisle for the school supplies. When checking out, the cashier was friendly and did his job well. Trying to be politically correct, he was a special needs individual and I was happy to see DG was giving him an opportunity to work. That got them the 4th Star.

Love this small town Alton market. Shwegels has all your basic grocery needs including fresh…read moreproduce and an excellent meat section. They make their sausage and cut their meat in house. It's all great. They also have a small section in the meat department with a rotating hot item or two such as sausages, kabobs, chicken tenders. Love grabbing anything from there!! They have a large fridge packed to the brim with every kind of premade salad you can imagine (pesto pasta, caprese, different potato salads, sweet salads, baked beans, bean salad... so much more and in different convenient sizes. There's cold cans of soda in a bin at checkout. Everyone is kind and helpful. Love this family owned local grocer!!

Very few places takes me back to being a kid going to the deli and butcher with my parents and…read moregrandparents. The feel, atmosphere, smell, friendly people takes me back to the 80's. My favorite local butcher, give them a shot.

We come here allot to get fresh produce, sometimes it is cheaper and sometimes not…read more I think we would go here more often but they have a $10 minimum to use a Credit card and really we just end up buying things to get to our $10 mark which is probably why they do that. But the selection and quality are pretty great.

Fresh produce, local farm products, and ALL the spices you could imagine…read more Cute and small-ish, when I'm needing fresh fruits and veggies, I stop in. A no-frills produce stand, with a variety of in-season produce. But this place stands out for the friendly shopkeepers and the spice selection is enormous! Literally, an entire corner of the store is dedicated to various seasonings and dried herbs. And, they even pre-mix their own seasoning mixes like Carribean Jerk and Applewood Smoke Rub. Also, if you are looking for specialty items, there is a good chance you could find it here. For instance, I've been hearing a lot about chia seeds, but I had no idea where I could find them. Lo and behold, I got a bag full here, and you can find coconut flakes, various dried fruits and nuts, specialty oils, local honey, salsas, and dressings. What I always get when I stop in: Amish Apple Butter. Silky sweet spreadable apple goodness. I could eat it out of the jar with a spoon! Carribean Jerk Seasoning Mix: I love seasoning wings with this stuff. Local honey!

I love smoothie king and this is such a nice smoothie king location! It doesn't have a drive…read morethrough but it's so nice going inside to order from the staff. They are always so nice and so helpful. Service is always quick and the inside is super clean. The parking lot usually has plenty of options and you can order ahead online if you don't want to wait.

Love Smoothie King! I have not been disappointed in anything I have ordered from them thus far…read more Tonight I got a Go-Go-Goji Crunch Smoothie Bowl (pictured) and it was delicious! Healthy and filling. And the guys that work at the Alton location are super fast and friendly. They greet you right as you walk in the door and they are always ready to take your order or grab your to go order for you. This will remain a regular go-to location for my family. Definitely recommend trying a smoothie bowl next time you are in!