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 absolutely love this coffee shop. The coffee is always so good and so strong. They offer a bunch…read moreof different bakery items. I am gluten-free and they had this amazing vegan banana muffin that was gluten-free. It was so delicious. The people that work there are so kind. The vibe is really cool too because it's in an old school house and it has a bunch of different little shops in it too. I highly recommend if you're in the area to check it out. It is definitely worth the trip and you will not regret it. They also have alcoholic drinks too, but I have never tried any there.

Simple pub atmosphere. Friendly staff. I ordered the cup of clam chowder to start - rich, creamy…read moreand full of big chunks of potatoes and clams. I then ordered the pepperloin sandwich at the recommendation of our server. I was NOT disappointed! Super soft bun, generous portions of meat and the seasoning and sauces finished it off. Highly recommend if you come for a sandwich! Great place for lunch. Next time I am back in Bethalto we will be sure to stop in.

Geno's first opened in 1942. Do the math, that means they have been serving the Bethalto area and…read morebeyond for 83 years. That is some impressive longevity for a restaurant. My cousins Aunt (from her other side of the family) turned me on to Geno's. She is older then Geno's and sings the praises of the Wednesday special. On Wednesday, they offer what I'd call a, Blue Plate Special. It's a healthy sized serving of Meatloaf, a side of Mashed Potatoes with Brown Gravy and daily vegetable. The day I went, I enjoyed Green Beans. It was comfort food at its best. True down-home cooking. I had also heard from other Onion Ring addicts, that the ones at Geno's were pretty impressive. When dining alone, an order of Rings and an entree can be too much food. However, to my surprise Geno's allows you to pay a minimal up-charge for a side of Onion Rings. In my opinion that is genius. I was able to enjoy my juicy cheeseburger and instead of a side of fries, I got to experience their famous house made onion rings. They were large rings, well breaded and crispy. They also paired perfectly with the burger. My next visit will be to try their chicken wings. I've heard they are the best in Madison County. Service has been nice and friendly. The type of service you'd expect at an old school family ran restaurant. Very comforting and welcoming.

Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. Had the breakfast…read morespecial. Very good Only suggestion is the bravery needs more sausage. Gravy was a little bland. Give pollys a try you won't be disappointed

Great spot for breakfast. Sundays mornings are obviously busy, but I was able to find a table…read morefairly quick because a waiter stopped to clean off a two top. Placed our order and received the food all within 10-15 minutes. The bacon was crispy, eggs were cooked exactly like I asked and the American fries are so yummy! The biscuits and gravy were a bit bland but I still had a few bites. Our server was very nice and recommended their personal hot sauce which was really good.

Very plain fried rice. Had it twice and it only had rice and chicken. No veggies or egg…read more Crab Rangoon is very good.

Good: Crab ragoon was good, hot and fresh. The steamed shrimp with vegetables was good. Shrimp…read morewere nice sized and cooked well. Bad: Egg roll was cold but tasted ok. Fried rice was yellow rice with some onions, very sad rice with no flavor at all. Hardly traditional fried rice. Was given a 25 minute estimate. Got there at 20 minutes and waited almost 30 more for my order. The huge tub of brown gravy they give you is ridiculously large for the amount needed for the entree and scalding hot temperature. The container it comes in has a lid that is impossible to remove without spilling the full sauce all over. There are no sauce packets out for you to grab like most Chinese take out places have and when the bag was handed to me all sealed up I assumed (wrongly) that they had thrown some sauces in. My bad for assuming. They did throw fortune cookies in. Ugly: The General Tso chicken was inedible. The unrecognizable chunks of "chicken" were so stringy and tough and full of cartridge more than half of them could not be eaten and had to be spit out. The sauce also had no heat (menu shows a spicy symbol) and really no flavor like traditional General Chicken you would expect. Our total order exceeded the amount ($21 before tax) listed on the menu for 3 free crab rangoon which I asked for when I ordered. When I got there they charged me for the rangoon but I didn't notice that until I got home. This is our 3rd disappointing visit in a row. I realize it's the only Chinese in town and everyone in Bethalto loves it but it's really sad that it doesn't live up to the hype.

Food A Fare, is a unique restaurant. It's a cross between a diner and dining in your grandmother's…read morekitchen. It's wholesome comfort food, at a price you cannot beat. You order at the counter, if you need a beverage you select it from a cooler. Once you order, you select your seat at one of the many vintage table and chairs in the fairly large dining room. When your food is ready, they'll bring it out to you. Hope you're hungry, because you'll be amazed at the healthy portions. They're just like how your grandma would have filled your plate. There's a variety of different daily specials, or you can order from the standard menu. My recent visit, I went with the Homestyle Meatloaf with a side of Green Beans and a second side of, Mashed Potatoes with Brown Gravy. Yum! Potatoes were roughly smashed with skins on, making it obvious that they were made from scratch. The green beans could have had some more black pepper, but that's on me. I'm a black pepper, junkie. It's my favorite spice. The ambiance is eclectic and the fresh cut flowers on the tables are a nice touch. I hate fake flowers on a dining table, it's tacky in my opinion. If you're craving a home cooked meal head on over to, Food A Fare. I guarantee you will not be disappointed. Oh, I forgot to mention, the husband and wife team are super personable and friendly.

We ordered the Thanksgiving meal carry out, it was DELICIOUS! Reheat instructions were provided,…read moreand very helpful. Service was stellar. We will definitely be back for dine in too, the dine in area is a vibe!

Beers are overpriced, bartenders are snobs, and the atmosphere feels like you are having a beer in…read moreMichael Jackson's bedroom (toys all over the place)..save money and go to an adult bar

Excellent burgers (fresh beef) and cold beer all at reasonable prices. Decor is an eclectic…read morecollection of old toys, airplanes, and you can't help but look up!

Yippie, I have another breakfast restaurant close to home. I can easily make breakfast at home, but…read morethere is just something about having a BIG hearty breakfast at a restaurant. It's one of my favorite things to do, since I have retired. Frank's has only been open for two days and after my first visit, I already know I will be returning. For my first visit, I enjoyed their, Half Biscuits and Gravy Meal. It came with; 2 eggs, 2 bacon strips, 2 sausage links, hash browns and a half order of biscuits and gravy. OMG, it was a hearty breakfast. The hash browns were super crispy and the biscuit was good and fluffy. Most diners, over salt the food, but not here. The breakfast items were seasoned well. I am a pepper freak, so I did add pepper to the gravy and on top of my eggs. I enjoyed a good of strong black coffee with my meal. For me, I it was a nice touch that they brought a glass of ice water without having to request it. The service was friendly and attentive. As I dined at the counter, I noticed that the servers greeted every guest as they entered the restaurant. They even said, good-bye as guest left the restaurant. The ambiance is simple, it is very plain Jane. So don't expect anything fancy. You're coming for hearty comfort food and that is what you'll get. So, if you enjoy having breakfast out as much as I do, I recommend Frank's be your next one out.

From the owner: Franks Restaurant is a family dining restaurant that specializes in breakfast as well as fresh…read morecooked home made meals.

Stopped by here on Mother's Day with my mom. The food and service was excellent! Very friendly…read morepeople. I will be back.

Hours open. I rarely go to a restaurant until dinner time…read more Fiona sign says "Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner." But they are closed for dinner.. So until things change. I doubt if I patronize their establishment. I don't understand...there seems to be several family restaurants that close after lunch...at dinner time..the parents are off work, the kids are out of school. You can sit down and have a family dinner, but not here.

Hooked me up with plenty of fresh food fast service and was super nice…read more Got shrimp riblets and boneless wings all came out hot fresh and super good.

Middle of the road but over, the restaurant is showing slight improvement. For example, it was…read moreobvious that our server was high. She told us the she was just starting her shift. Within a few minutes, here came a new server who said that our server had to go home and she was taking over. She did an excellent job! The food was good. Not great but probably a 4 star, except the quesadilla was burnt. YOU DON'T SEND BURNT FOOD OUT FROM THE KITCHEN. Don't turn over the "better" side and hope for the best. Overall, they are getting better.

Great food and wonderful staff! We really enjoyed the beef and broc and special fried rice…read more Generous portions with plenty of sauce. Can't wait to order again!

I love this place! Food is always great. Generous portions. The lady that runs the place is great…read more They were super busy and she gave me a free soda.