Such a cute little place! Service was good, and the chocolate and original cream horn are a must…read moretry food!! Very good!

Duke Bakery has been on my to do list for a number of years. I don't get to Alton very often. I…read moreordered a decorated iced cookie in the shape of a candy corn, 2 icing sandwich cookies, and 2 cupcakes that looked like a popular snack cake. I think all of this would have been amazing if it was fresh. It wasn't so fresh. Buttercream is my jam. I always want to love it!

Lovely place. Delicious food. Unique environment. Looking forward to our next visit. Check this…read moreplace out. You will enjoy!

We've loved LuciAnna's from the start on State Street. I was so glad to see so many familiar…read morefavorites in the case when we stopped for a visit. The almond horn and espresso tarts are old favorites. My husband was excited to try the sausage rolls and has enjoyed them. The ambiance is cozy and classy. The large windows allow for a great deal of natural light. There is ample seating inside as well as a couple of tables outside when the weather permits. If you get your food to go, they have offered to heat the necessary food or given instructions on heating if needed for a later time. The owners are extremely friendly and kind.

Marie has the absolute best "Cheese Cakes" around!!!! My favorite is her Turtle. You got to try…read moreit because you will want more....I promise!!!

From the owner: Offering more than 60 dielicious cheesecakes, box lunches, party trays, desserts, handcrafted…read morecandies, soups, cookies & brownies, holiday specialties, client gifts, appetizers, wedding cheesecakes & much, much more. If you're having a party & you need food, call us. If you're having a party & you just need desserts, call us. With 30+ years experience in the food industry we can help with every aspect of your event - from planning to cleanup.

Stopped in to give it a try, and was very pleased! My kids loved the sugar cookies and I loved the…read moreooey gooey butter cake!! This place is a nice addition to our town and to our farmer's and artisan's market!

From the owner: Welcome to Frost Bakery. We are located in historic downtown Alton, IL and we love to bake for…read moreyou. If baked from scratch sweets and frou frou coffee drinks are what you like come see us today. Stop in once and you will be back. We offer: - Gooey Butter Cakes - Scones & Cookies - Coffee Cakes & Pies - Cup Cakes & Breads - Savory Breakfast Items - Cheese Cakes & More We welcome special orders. Call us today.

Why haven't I found Marva's earlier? Maeva is a hidden treasure at the Alton area. It is a coffee…read more& tea shop and also a cocktail bar. It is decorated like a world travel library. I would never discovered this gem without guidance from Yelpers. This place becomes my new favorite in the area. They serves great drinks, delicious pastries and snacks. Service was excellent. The servers provided great advice on drinks and pastries options. Free WiFi was available. What I love? 1) The meat quiche is amazing. Highly recommended! 2) The tea options are limited but all delicious. You get to choose your mug size at the same price. 3) I tried the strawberry matcha drink. The servers made it fresh on the spot. It's delicious. I can't wait to come back

Love this fabulously funky coffee space in the Milton Schoolhouse! Comfortable and cozy where…read morepeople sat studying, chatting, reading. My dirty chai was really great and Clyde's latte was as well. We shared a GF/Vegan banana chocolate muffin - yum! Staff was friendly and welcoming. The Milton Schoolhouse is a terrific space with other businesses to check out as well. Highly recommend!

I don't like when I have to give a family owned business a bad review. This week's bakery crawl…read moretook me to Good Knight Cupcake and Cookies in Wood River, IL. First off it is a little hard to get to the place, it is in a strip mall and you have to go down the road, make a U turn and come back. I arrived before 8 o'clock and either them had a huge rush, or they just don't fill the shelves. They had maybe 5 cupcakes left in the case and two six packs of day old cupcakes. These were a bargain at $6 for the 6. We got Choco Mocha, Very Cherry, Cookie Dough and Peanut Butter Cup. They were very pretty and nicely presented, but they were dry and the icing was very sugary tasting. One word......disappointed.

This is the cutest place ever! We walked in and came out with cupcakes, cookies, and cakepops. My…read moreyoungest daughter said that their cakepops are better than starbucks cakepops.

I ordered 35 sugar cookies for a bridal shower from BabyCakes Bakery. They were iced with the…read moregrooms initial in the wedding color. When I picked them up, they were in 3 small boxes and the cookies were stacked! I immediately said that they would be ruined, but the clerk said no - since they had been refridgerated that when they got to room tempurature they would be fine when I took them apart to put in bags as a treat for each guest as they left. When I called to complian, the clerk told me that the "contract" I had signed said that if I had any compliants I would have had to notify her at pick up! Do not go to this bakery! Go to Dukes or Schnucks! Cindy Lewis, Godfrey

I went to this beautiful bakery yesterday with my mom! We moved to the ferguson/florissant area…read moreback in 2024! but we're still finding new places every once in awhile! As we drove in the area we saw this cute little bakery called Made by Lia! It was so warm on the inside and the workers made it feel very welcoming due to the intimacy when you first walk in from the "Hello's" along with the fact you can see the process and love that goes through each treat, due to the open area in the back where you can see them baking every item! They have so many menu items! I tried the St. Louie Lemon Cake, and the Honey Cinnamon speciality latte! And the rest of the treats that were on display looked just as yummy! I had to resist buying more than one thing (they all looked so good) I definitely will be back to Knit/Crochet while I sip and indulge in a yummy coffee and snack.

Made by Lia was such a cute and cozy coffee shop. The whole place had a really warm vibe that i…read moreloved. I also love that i was able to actually sit back and enjoy the experience of my coffee being made. I tried the Java hazelnut coffee and it was so good. I also thought the cups were really cute with the name printed on them i thought that was a nice little detail. I'd also like to add it's not just coffee they had teas, milk lemonade, apple juice a little something for everyone. Also I love me some plants I loved how they had real plants In the shop also tiny plants on each table was sooo cute. They had a bunch of different pastries you could choose from along with merch that you could shop while waiting for your order I tried the espresso doughnut and it was good, but it was more cakey but they let me know that before I ordered. My daughter got the gooey butter cake and enjoyed it. Another part that i liked was being able to see the pastries getting made off to the side. I even connected with someone else who enjoys visiting different coffee shops, which made the experience a lot better. Overall i would 100% visit made by Made by Lia again I also was able to grab my son a gift card from them for his birthday next week I think he will love it.

Simply wonderful! Always fresh food, beautiful decor, and…read moretable/food service is good! Will return.

I have a soft spot for Just Desserts because I remember this quaint little place from about eight…read moreyears ago when it was owned by two sisters. This is my second visit in the last two years. Every so often, I enjoy taking a drive to Alton and stopping in, so I was excited to visit again. A lot has changed since those days, but I still really enjoy the cozy, cute vibe of the restaurant. On this visit, I tried the ribs, soup, and potato salad. The ribs were okay, and the potato salad and soup were also okay, but for my personal taste they both needed a little more seasoning, maybe some salt or something to bring the flavors out a bit more. What I really appreciated was the hospitality. The owner was very nice, and the chef was nice as well. We actually had a great conversation about one of the dishes I tried, and I promised her that I would come back and give it another try. I appreciate a chef who is willing to have a genuine conversation with a customer and hear their perspective. And the pecan cookies? Those were good! I'm still rooting for this little Alton spot because I love the atmosphere and the history I have with it. I'm looking forward to going back, trying more dishes, and hopefully finding a few that have me coming back here to leave some raving reviews!

Great donuts and my kids love coming by after school for a treat. Can't beat the charitable concept!read more

From the owner: Local nonprofit bakeshop Now accepting donationsread more