The food here at this Mom and pop down home good cooking and fellowship of people.They polite fun…read moregood wholesome people. The food is like I'm in my own kitchen eating some good food that stick to the meat of your bones make you want to go back the next day after that and so on it that good

Joe K's food is delicious and you get plenty to eat. You won't leave there hungry. It's clean and…read morethe decor is great and bright with the teal/black/ white wall colors. Waitresses were quick to serve our hot food. We loved their breakfast!

King Louie's Drive-In is a good old fashioned Root Beer Stand. What? Give me a break, I am old and…read morethat is what we use to call them when I was a little person. It's a restaurant that makes its own Root Beer and serves burgers. The King is not in my immediate area and it's not even in one of my regular driving routes. So I don't think of him that often. I need to change that, because the short out of the way drive is so worth it. I haven't used the car-hop service, but there are always lots of cars with the cute little tray attached to their drivers side window. So, I have it on my bucket list to try on a future visit. Perhaps, I'll bring my fur child to enjoy a plain burger. Since I don't use the car-hop, I go inside to order and eat in the small dining room. Yesterday, it was full of workers from the refinery and other local businesses. Lucky for me after ordering at the counter, I was able to snag a two top table to enjoy my meal. I normally get the Lion Tamer which has jalapeños on it, but today I went with a King Louie. It's a single smash burger and I added cheese. My topping were only pickles, lettuce, onion and a smear of mayo. I had them hold the tomato. I'm not a fan of mayo, but for some reason I like it on my burgers here at King Louie. The edges of my burger were crisp, it had an odd shape so you know it was hand pressed. It explodes with flavor, just like an old time 50's drive-in. The fries are equally impressive. They are super crispy and done to order, no fries sitting under a hot light waiting to be served. What impresses me is they are fries that still have their skins on. For me, that just adds flavor. Of course, the main attraction next to their amazing burgers is the refreshing homemade, Root Beer. It is always the perfect accompaniment to a burger and fries. Next visit, I having a Root Beer Float and really have a flashback to my childhood.

I just went there for my first time today. Kind of unsure what to order, I went with the old school…read moresteakburger as it comes. It was pretty much perfect. Fries are crisp and delicious too! Service took a bit, but that's because it was decently busy when we arrived. I honestly didn't expect the flavor I got with the price I paid. Some say it's overpriced, but this is a local mom and pop place, so you know what kind of quality you're going to get. I definitely recommend this place! Loved it and I will go back.

Happy Days, are here again. I was a fan of Dolci's when they first opened at another location and…read morewas sad when they shuttered. Now that they are back and in a better and larger space, this makes me a happy man. When they announced they were coming back, I started following them on FB so I stayed informed and knew when they were opening. I swung by on the opening day and enjoyed some Avocado Toast and a Mimosa. Them having a liquor license to offer Mimosas and Bloody Marys is A+ for me. Brunch or a late breakfast is not complete without an adult beverage. In addition to my Avocado Toast which was excellent, I picked up a few sweet treats for friends. I got a brownie for one friend and a Cinnamon Roll for another. Both were well received, but the one who received the Cinnamon Roll, wrote me a thank-you note. Now that really says something when you get a written note for a sweet treat. Dolci's is conveniently located to my home and my part-time job. Actually, it is just across the street from my job, so I know where I'll be stopping on the days that I work. Oh, before I forget, the Macaroons here are amazing. Now that I told you that, you need to go and experience Dolci's Cafe and Bakery for yourself.

6-12-2026 late lite lunch. Ambiance - A Gem on 3rd Street…read more Completely redecorated tasteful Cafe. Classic tables, walls with a unique gallery of framed pictures plus. Large Menu is presented on the wall as you enter. Everything is impressive the moment you enter. Service - Friendly , cordial , and of course helpful with a smile. Food - Daily specials are featured with the select regular menu. Tomato soup with Basel was excellent accompanied with a crunchy tasty toast. I loved this!!! Key Lime pie - Delicious Bakery selection plus special orders are welcome. A delightful addition to Alton's 3rd Street. On street parking Give this a try

Horrible experience. The waiter didn't introduce herself, we kept saying "thank you" we didn't get…read morea one "you're welcome". I'm a Hispanic and I felt like I didn't belong because of my ethnicity. I felt like my family was being treated differently than the others, and the food was not good, my brother got sick. Never again and don't recommend.

they say you want to eat good food eat where the locals eat on Route 66. This is the place to go…read morewalk in nothing fancy just plain Good Food. You will feel like your having a meal at a long lost relative home the servers make you feel like a local.The menu is basic home cooking but done right when your cooking it the right way a lot different things aren't needed. They offer a Breakfast Horseshoe and Pony version which you find south of Springfield and I will tell you it was perfect.

This place was really founded at the Alton farmers market. All of Alton knows that woman knows how…read moreto bake!!! If you feel like you want a special treat but want it to be extra special? The 5$ bag of chocolate chip cookies I grabbed was orgasmic. So clearly homemade, buttery and honestly "perfect" in my book. And I eat too many cookies. The food was fresh and homemade. Corn beef hash was wonderful, excellent meat. Atmosphere is very sweet and the place is very clean. You should stop in to eat their food but remember they always have a bakery section with great homemade bread and excellent sweets- so a drop in works too. Service was great. I really want this place with healthy good food and local owners to thrive! Check it out!

I am already overweight and since I discovered Three Crows Bakery, I'm pretty sure I am going to…read morestay overweight and perhaps put on even a few more pounds. My first visit was fairly close to closing time, so I just grabbed a couple of their pastries and went on my way. One of them that I grabbed was a, Strawberry Postcard. It's a buttery house-made puff pastry with strawberry filling and vanilla glaze. I was in love after the first bite. This is one postcard I would love to receive on a daily basis. The other pastry I tried was, Jelly Donut Focaccia Bread. It's a big square (can be shared) of lightly sweetened focaccia bread filled with seedless raspberry jam and topped with vanilla bean glaze. It taste just like a jelly donut. I am not a fan of jelly donuts, but this has me rethinking my likes and dislikes. It's a winner. My second visit, has me reevaluating my choices of breakfast out. When I arrived, every table was taken They have limited seating, two deuce tables and three that can seat four diners. Hopefully when the true warmer weather arrives, they add a few tables to the outside in front of the restaurant. Since there was no table, I got my food to go and enjoyed it before starting work. I ordered their Basic Breakfast which has, two eggs any style, fried potatoes, meat of choice and either Sourdough Toast or a Biscuit. I had my eggs scrambled and since their sausage is patty, I choose that as my meat. I was impressed that the sausage was hand pressed and not the typical perfectly shaped disc. It had a true country flavor to it. I also liked how my scrambled eggs were white & yellow. So many diners whip them until they are only a light yellow. They were perfectly seasoned with salt and pepper. For my bread, I went with the Sourdough Toast, because I also ordered B&G. The toast was lightly toasted, I would have liked mine a little darker, but the Jalapeño Jelly kicked ass. I want an entire bottle of that stuff. The Biscuits and Gravy would make any Grandma or farmers wife proud. I grew up on a farm and I can tell you, these are some of the best B&G's I have ever had. The biscuits are huge, fluffy and they were drowning in a rich brown sausage milk gravy. My eyes were way bigger than my already big tummy. I felt guilty not cleaning my plates, but my taste buds still did a happy dance. Their staff is friendly, my first visit the young gentleman on my first visit was kinda shy and quiet. However, the young lady on Saturday, knew customer service and was working that front counter like a champ. Three Crows is closed Monday and Tuesday. I'm confident I'll be back on Wednesday to try something new and different. Their hours are 6 AM till 2 PM, Wednesday thru Sunday. When: February 26 and 28, 2026 Why: Sweet Treats and Breakfast

This is truly a local gem on the River Road. We were staying at Green Tree Inn (also a gem), and…read morecame here for dinner on Saturday night. Melanie took excellent care of us. My dirty Martini was outstanding. Our entrees were excellent. They were also good for dinner the next evening when we had the left overs. It was a very warm evening in Elsah and the restaurant was also a bit warm...but so totally worth it! We will be back soon!

State Street is easily one of my favorite restaurants in the Riverbend area. They were a shining…read morestar in downtown Alton until their lease was not renewed. At first I thought it was a bad call by the landlord. Now that they are located in Elsah, I realize he did them a favor. Beau and Terri rallied and took on the challenge of relocating their restaurant. They searched hight and low and found the perfect location in Elsah, just 8 miles north of the old location. Elsah welcomed them with open arms and issued them the first liquor license in the history of the township. Since the relocation I have been multiple times for lunch. You cannot go wrong with their famous Mushroom Asparagus Soup or one of the popular Paninis. I've also been to a wine dinner that impressed me and my cousin who is a wine connoisseur. The wine and food were paired beautifully. Experiencing a regular dinner in the boutique dinning room is also a delight. Their menu changes regularly, but I must say when you see Terri's Lasagna being offered, that is a sign to order it. You will not be disappointed. All the servers and staff are spectacular. It blows my mind how many of them can remember the names of all their regulars. It makes for a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Next time you're traveling the River Road, take a detour into Elsah and visit State Street on LaSalle.

The best restaurant in town ! Food and service are always top notch. Clean and farm to table is a…read morenice touch. Their blueberry lemon gooey butter cheesecake is my favorite dessert!

Bakers & Hale is probably one of the if not the most popular restaurants in the Riverbend area…read more They are know for their amazing bands on the patio, which is year round and a pretty decent Happy Hour. The other day I meet up with some of my cousins for Happy Hour. I cannot go wrong with one of the HH pizzas. Three of the six cousins, ordered pizza with different toppings. I went with the HH Taco's. I enjoyed Two Shrimp Taco's for only $7. The HH pizzas are $10. Three cousins went with the regular menu and enjoyed salads, chicken wings and chicken strips/tenders. Everyone was pleased with their food. The only thing keeping B&H from getting 5 Stars is the service. It's never consistent. One time it's over the top and the next time it's the bare minimum. It really depends on who you get as a server. The seasoned ones who have been for a long time, know how to work a table. The newer and younger ones, just don't get it. They don't hustle and as their station fills up, they get overwhelmed and everything goes downhill. When: January 7, 2026 Why: Happy Hour with the cousins

A recent fall colors drive took us through Jerseyville so I decided to try the Redbird Deli for…read morelunch. The menu is simple but well thought out with plenty of options for fresh sandwiches and salads. You can choose from the menu or build your own. The interior was inviting, restrooms were clean, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Did I say fresh? Oh yeah! All of the ingredients seem super fresh. I went for the Redbird Club on multigrain bread this time around. A simple yet delicious sandwich was presented and quickly devoured. The next time around, I'm going to have to try one of their salads. They have so many fresh ingredients to choose from, you can't go wrong.

Great menu! We really enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and service. We definitely will be back!…read more Carla is simply amazing!