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

I have a soft spot for Just Desserts because I remember this quaint little place from about eight years 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! read more

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July 15th was Lemon Meringue Pie Day and I stopped by hoping they'd have a slice for me to enjoy. Unfortunately, they did not have one made for the special occasion. We shared a laugh, that there are holidays celebrating food. Since I was ready here, I went ahead and enjoyed a lunch. I ordered the MJD Turkey Club. It was a typical club sandwich, but their mayo/aioli had some extra flavor to it. The bread was toast to a light golden color and had a slight crunch when you bit into it. Tomatoes were summer fresh and the bacon was crispy, so it made for a delightful lunch. My beverage of choice was an iced tea. They offered Sweet and Raspberry, but I took plain. I was impressed that at the table, they offered all four of the artificial sugars. As I can it, a Rainbow of Sweetness. The service is down home friendly. The couple who owns it, go the extra mile to make sure everyone is taken care of and is satisfied with their experience. I'll definitely be back. I gave them a heads up, July 20th is Chocolate Pecan Pie Day. That's my favorite, so I'll be coming back for a slice. read more

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I love this place! It's a charming little cafe with phenomenal desserts and lovely service. They're also keeping a historic Alton building up and running for us all to enjoy. Great sandwiches and incredible soup. Get the soup. Highly recommend!!!!! read more

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Stopped by this cute little shop on Broadway because we were craving something sweet. Very welcoming with a nice size dining room for the space. Servers were very friendly. My husband ordered the carrot cake and I ordered the Tollhouse. Is it a cookie bar or a pie or both? I'm not sure but it was absolutely delicious. My husband also loved the carrot cake. We both got some piping hot coffee which was perfect on a cold winters day. They also serve lunch. So, we plan to be back to try out the lunch menu next time we are in the Alton area. read more

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The restaurant has a nice, eclectic atmosphere with a great vibe and charming décor. Our group was fairly large--ten people in total--which made the experience a bit more challenging from the start. There was some initial confusion about how to order. It wasn't immediately clear where the menus were located or what the ordering process entailed. After some time, we realized that the menu was written on a chalkboard and that a server would come to take our order. However, it seemed like most other patrons had ordered at the counter before sitting down, though we weren't entirely sure if that was the standard process. When the food arrived, most of it was lukewarm, particularly the soups. While the flavors were good, the temperature was disappointing, especially since nearly everyone in our group had ordered soup with the expectation of warming up after our short hike. Unfortunately, that expectation wasn't met. Also, the croissant on my mini tuna was hard which is unexpected for that type of bragging. We all ordered dessert which was hotter than the lunch meal. Nothing spectacular but good nevertheless. The staff was friendly but appeared just as uncertain about the ordering process as we were. It seemed like there was a lack of clear communication about how things were supposed to flow, which added to the overall confusion of the experience. read more

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Great local deli serving up down home fare. Love the soups and desserts. Do as their shirts say and order pie first! In a really cool old building. read more

We love going to My just Desserts. Order dessert first. The bread pudding is spectacular. They're usually bbqing something, get that. The folks working there are awesome. They're always right on with any suggestions. read more

We arrived around 12pm and sat down when we got there there were 3 other tables all had there food, we sat there for 20 mins no one came to take our food order we got up and went to the counter to order. A few tables of people came in after us and the server went to the table to take there orders and they received there food before us (we ordered two sandwiches, a soup and 2 drinks) very basic meals. It was very loud In there and the only time the server came to our table was to drop our food off he forgot our soup and when we asked for it he rolled his eyes and walked away. We were there for an hour before we received our food mine was a hot ham and cheese and my sisters was a turkey club my sandwich was not hot it was on the colder side and the bread was toasted however it felt like it had cooled and they warmed it up. The soup was hot however I had to go up to the counter to ask for a refill and handed my glass over and they never returned with it. We paid for our meals again 2 sandwich's a soup and 2 drinks came out to $45 dollars outrageous for the amount of time we waited and for what we ordered. Will not be returning. read more

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This lil family owned business has been through it. The original owner sold it to her chef years ago. While vacationing in Jamaica a few years back, the owner was in a fatal accident. Her family took over the business and has kept one of Alton's best lunch spots open. My kids grew up having lunch here with their late grandmother, so every time I walk through the door and see familiar faces, and smell the delicious food, it reminds me of her. The shrimp bisque was delicious and the pies are out of this world. Thank you to this wonderful talented family for keeping the dream and one of my favorite places to eat alive! read more

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Not a critique on the food. It was good. However, I purchased an expensive non-food item and the cashier automatically put a tip on the item and when I questioned this amount, she acted like nothing happened, no acknowledgement , no apology. I asked to cancel the transaction and redo without the extra tip. I will never return. read more

Very sad to say that this was a fail for me. I popped in hoping to get dessert to go as I had ordered lunch elsewhere and was bringing it to have with a friend. I'd had this place on my bookmarks for awhile and was so eager to try them out! I walked in, the restaurant was about half full but there was a couple waiting ahead of me. Multiple employees walked by multiple times and did not speak to me or the couple... odd.... A few minutes go by - an employee comes out from the back (same employee that had walked by multiple times) and says to the couple "we need to get caught up with our customers then someone will be back". Okay... A few more minutes go by, same employee comes out and is wiping info off the chalkboard on the wall. The couple notices and asks if they still have desserts left. I didn't even realize there was a possibility they would run out... The employee says yes they only have bread pudding left. The couple ahead of me left and so did I because well... I don't like bread pudding :( I can understand that if they make the desserts daily they may run out, that makes sense. The disappointment is from the lack of service and courtesy when they did speak to the couple (no-one ever even acknowledged or spoke to me). Those that are waiting are also hoping to be your customer - please treat them as such. read more

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Always excellent service and great food. I always look forward to eating here. Both meals and desserts are delicious.

What a great place for lunch or dessert, or both! Pulled pork and chicken salad sandwiches did not disappoint. read more

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The food and the service is great. I recommend the Italian sub and the Mrs. Ledbetter pie

The service was wonderful but pretty slow. We didn't mind because we weren't in a hurry. Great accessibility for wheelchair and walkers. The cookies were awesome too! read more

Some friends and I popped by for lunch a few weekends ago and it was great! We got there early and it started filling up fast. If you sit a little further back you'll get a lovely view of the river. I tried the Gomer (hot ham and cheese) and it was delicious. My friends tried the club & soup/salad - all good as well. Thankfully we all saved room for dessert ... and I got the Oreo pie. Ahhhh-mazing. Our service was friendly and our drinks were never empty. Definitely add this Alton gem to your lunch lists. read more

Food was amazing tasted perfected and the workers their where really nice the food came quick

Iconic location, with a beautiful view of the river! Would highly recommend for a nice casual evening with a delicious meal! And staff is very friendly! read more

This is definitely a hidden gem that is a must go to! It is set in an old building with natural hardwood floors and a view of the river. Beautiful quilts are hung throughout and the restaurant is meticulously clean! The staff were constantly cleaning tables and keeping on top of everything. The Pulled Pork Sandwich was tender and flavorful. The Turkey Club was absolutely delicious with fresh lettuce and tomatoes. We had the Turtle Pie and Toll House Brownies for dessert which were both incredible. A table near us had carrot cake and it looked amazing too! Our service was also great! Everyone was very friendly! read more

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The food was great, but $40 for two sandwiches with potato chips from a bag, two unsweetened iced tea and one piece of pie is too much. The service was barely adequate, three servers and this place is small! I have always like the ambiance here, but they have priced themselves out of my budget. read more

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My family wanted to visit My Just Desserts for brunch at noon. We were seated at a nice table with a beautiful view of the river. There were a few items that had sold out, including the strawberry pie, but we made do. I was pleased with my turkey club and salad. The shrimps were plump and plentiful. The curry dressing really has no resemblance to Caesar dressing, but it was good. My mom enjoyed her ham sandwich and my sister liked her wrap and Toll House brownie. My aunt is a huge fan and strongly recommended the salad and was disappointed that the pie was out. But I'm sure she'll be back soon. read more

Over priced and quality very poor , service is slow but surprised since the place is small. Food tends to have taste of out of the can. The one plus is they have many mice things to adore as the ambiance goes. Not planning to return. The apple pie way over priced and one could make it better at home read more

The price is a real high and the potatoes are raw in my potato soup. Everything else is OK service is all right. The place was nice

Follow the suggestions of the workers shirts "order dessert first"! The dessert is erased from the chalkboard when they run out. Delicious peach pie with flaky crust and just the right amount of sweetness. mjd turkey club is delicious as well. Quality turkey meats, toasted bread and fresh vegetables. The chips were crispy. The staff are eager to make sure your experience is excellent and appreciate your business. read more

Great Food. Even Better Service. Excellent River Views, too. Popped in for the reopening and it did not disappoint.

It is fall and I was craving a slice of apple pie, and My Just Desserts had just want I needed. I have no idea how many pies they make, but I got a slice of the apple praline with vanilla ice cream. I had a slice of apple, pecans and brown sugar in every bite. The crust was make to perfection and the balance of vanilla ice cream helped balance out the sweetness from the brown sugar. The lady behind the counter was delighted when I redeemed my Yelp free Toll House Brownie coupon. Now I will have dessert for tomorrow. My motto why bake pie when you can buy it..... read more

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Seat yourself when you arrive--no one is likely to welcome you. And, sit close to the small wall menu because that's what you'll order from. The name implies this is only a dessert shop but you can enjoy a lunch sandwich, soup, or salad from the limited menu. Located in an old building in downtown Alton, Just Desserts is an ambient spot that gives the impression you're treating yourself even if it's a nothing special day. I had ham on a pretzel bun, which was heavy on bun, heavy on honey mustard. A portion of ham, tomato slice, lettuce and cheese completed the sandwich. It wasn't bad but it wasn't anything special. Ditto the supermarket potato chips. Service was capable, prices were fair. A few gift items, besides full pies, are available for sale. Street or lot parking available. read more

I'm torn an conflicted on how to review. If based on taste alone. Definitely 4, maybe even 5 stars. I got the caramel apple pie slice and the ozarkberry. Hit the spot, just what I was looking for. However, no slice of pie should cost $6 (5.99) that's a $48 pie!! Are you kidding?!?!?!?! Also got the famous chicken salad. And while it may be the best for for some, I don't like huge chunks of chicken, or green olives (!?!) In it. I don't even like celery, but that's at least normal. So it wasn't for me. The cafe is darling though. Not worth the 15 miles for me for very expensive pie. read more

7-21-18 Lunch for 3 Parking - on street Ambiance - Great character & antique setting Waitress - Peggy......Excellent Food - Hot Italian Beef on pretzel bun, macaroni, plus dessert too. Peanut butter whirl. Everything Excellent plus. Egg salad sandwich on whole-wheat. Excellent Potato soup was also delicious. Cherry pie with ice cream.....better than Excellent. Staff - Excellent & very polite. I very highly recommend excellent food.....excellent portions, too. Totally delightful with a lot of character. read more

If you want an after church lunch or treat this is the place to go! Gorgeous pies and fabulous sandwiches. Mmmmmm the thought of their pies gets me so ravenous. Great service and beautiful location. Charm and deliciousness read more

Food is wonderful we love the Club Sandwich and most of the soups.The desserts are to die for all are homemade and so good.Service is very good and we eat there or carry out once a week at least. read more

Great food. Wonderful pies and cake, good ambience. We are holding our breath to see if they reorganize after loosing their owner tragedically died in traffic accident. Great place that's casual and often full. read more

Grand Reopening! "My Just Desserts" reopened today for outdoor dining, after the long shutdown directed by our benevolent and protective governor. (They also offer curbside pick-up.) They have set up tables in their parking lot (several parking spaces also remain), some in the shade of the building (still shady at 1 PM), and some under umbrellas. The weather could hardly have been more perfect for opening day, with temps in the upper 70's, a good breeze, and low humidity. The food was just as satisfying as ever. My wife had the daily special, the "Hawaiian Panini"; she said that it was very good. I had the signature chicken salad, and upgraded to the croissant (which makes the sandwich complete); it was excellent. (Note that it contains olives, which is what many feel makes it so good; however, I believe that they usually also offer it without the olives.) In addition, I had the broccoli cheese soup (one of two soups of the day), and it was very good. For dessert, we split the "Chocolate Yum Yum", which was outstanding. It had a surprisingly good nut crust on the bottom (I am not much of a nut eater, either), and layers of whipped cream, chocolate, and another ingredient that escapes me. It would not satisfy a chocoholic, but for those of us to whom chocolate is just another great flavor, it had the right mix of chocolate and other ingredients. The service was good, especially considering it was the first day, and the kinks were still being worked out. Yvonne, the owner (and I believe the main dessert creator, also), came by the tables and thanked everyone for coming by - a great personal touch, that means a lot to many of us. I highly recommend giving it a first try, or heading back if you have been out of circulation during the lockdown. Bon appétit! read more

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We stopped here and had a nice lunch. The atmosphere is quaint and cosy. They have gorgeous quilts for sale in addition to food and desserts. The food was delicious. We both had the chicken salad and I don't know their recipe, but I want it! It had lots of chicken and celery added just the right amount of crunch. I had the pumpkin pie. Again, I don't know what they put in it but I want their recipe!! It was the best pumpkin pie I have ever had! The crust was also fabulous! I also got a taste of the bread pudding and it was DELICIOUS!!! The only reason I gave it four instead of five stars was it was a bit pricey. If you are in the area, check this place out!!! read more

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My all time favorite dessert place in the STL metro area!! Absolutely the best pies/cookies anywhere around STL: the chocolate cream pie, Mrs Ledbetters, peach pie and pecan are the best I have tried next to my own mother's. Very reasonable prices! This cute cafe/bakery with small, personalized service bring me back time after time. At this time I carry out anytime I venture over to adorable Alton for antiquing and Christmas shopping in their cute downtown, or for a drive on the great River road to Grafton. Love this place!! read more

The strawberry pie was delicious! When I went over the summer I remember ordering the last piece and I felt bad for the next person in line who wanted it (not really)! I went with my friend to Alton one day and when we needed something for dessert she knew the perfect place and we ended up here. She ordered the mud pie and I had the strawberry pie. We sat in complete silence while we consumed our desserts. They were both heavenly and with the water to wash it down I was quite content. This little spot has some great looking food too, but I'd definitely recommend the desserts. read more

This 5 star review is for their special salad of the week (bacon, spinach, chicken) with probably the BEST dressing I have literally ever had - poppy seed vinaigrette. Peggy was our server and was fabulous. Super friendly, and brought our waters and large salad that we split in record time. She also mentioned the dressing was able to be purchased. Quite literally my only regret is not buying all the available dressings, because I can guarantee by the end of this week, the BFF and I will finish off the dressing. Seriously never eaten so much salad in my life. read more

Great place to stop for lunch! Yummy sandwiches and the desserts are all amazing!!! I had the turkey noodle soup the last time I was there and it was the best turkey noodle I've ever had! read more

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One of my favorite places for lunch and dessert! I think they are still as good as ever. The service is always wonderful! Today I had their egg salad croissant and a bowl of potato soup. Both were delicious! Then I got a piece of Mrs. Ledbetter's pie. Yummmmm! I highly recommend My Just Desserts and according to the full house they had for lunch today so do a lot of others! I read more