We went on the Friday before Valentine's Day at 8 pm. They had clearly had a busy evening! They…read morewere taking care of customers and trying to clean tables in between taking and delivering orders. In other words, it was not clean, but I believe it was not clean because it was so busy. The dining room was mostly full at 8 pm. It is a former Pizza Hut building and the tables and chairs reflect that. The service was great - very friendly and efficient. The food was great. We split a large supreme pizza and had two cokes. The cheese is mozzarella, the crust is a nice in-between type crust. The sauce is not too sweet or salty. The vegetables are FRESH and crunchy. The soda was fizzy, but did not skimp on the syrup. Dinner was just under $30 plus tip, which is unheard of these days. This place is a gem and we will be back. They have pasta which I look forward to trying.

Everything we've had from Venecia's has been DELICIOUS!! The service is always Amazing & friendly!…read moreThe restaurant is clean and the atmosphere is relaxing and comfy. If you haven't tried Venecia's you're missing out! This is a MUST!!!

Walked in the day they opened, not one word was spoken to us. We sat down and waited for 5…read moreminutes. We got up and walked out and still no one said a word. They broke the first rule. GREET YOUR CUSTOMERS ! Not worth rating

This is one of the most delicious places in Alton, Illinois…read more. I had the loaded fries with chicken, omg!!!!! To die for . It was a big portion and I had to take a bunch home but was not sad about leftovers for once . I have recommended this place to everyone since I've been.

I am shocked and proud of myself. I tried a new sandwich today at Sammis and it was just as…read moredelicious as my usual order. I typically order a Pastrami sandwich, but today I went with, The Betty which is a turkey sandwich. Thanksgiving is later this week, so I thought I'd get a jumpstart on enjoying some turkey. The sandwiches are all made fresh and they are plentiful. To eat an entire sammi you have to have a hearty appetite. I actually think two people can share one sandwich, but get a bag of chips for each of you. The staff if friendly and you know the kitchen is clean, because you can see it and see them making your food. If you love a good deli sandwich, Sammis is where you need to go.

Reviewed this place two years ago and I'm thrilled to say that two years later it is just as…read morewonderful as it was then. As I write this, it is soup season. At Sammi's, always get the soup. It is so good good. And Taco Tuesday is a do not miss. Every week is a different taco and they are all great. The service is just what anyone wants - they are fast, efficient, kind, funny, and friendly. The environment is a sandwich shop connected to a bar. Go for the food. It is clean and there is a wide variety of sodas and drinks in the cooler. We see everyone from my yard guys to my doctor here. There is truly something for everyone. Go to Sammi's Get the soup And the tacos, if it is Tuesday

Really loved the calm cool atmosphere on a hot day, grabbed a chocolate and strawberry protein…read moreshake (was so good!) and a veggie bowl (unfortunately I devoured before I could get a picture) but was super happy with the recommendations I received and the fast service!

I wanted to give Clean Eatz another try after a few years since last ordering from here. I love the…read moreconcept of healthy options and build your own bowl. One bowl we tried had salmon and veggies. The other was chicken and veggies. The salmon was not as good as I hoped for. It was fishy and frozen tasting. If you're used to salmon from other places in town like Mio, 1818, and Moussalli's Prime, it's not comparable. As a pescatarian, at first bite I thought it may have been chicken by mistake. It was an odd flavor. I ended up putting in on convect in my oven with some olive oil and honey. It was a little better but I could not finish it. The veggies in both bowls were just okay. It was hard to tell if they were frozen or fresh. Very mild flavor. Just okay. We tried 4 sauces and ended up not using them. Sweet potato fries as a side were also just okay. There were about 10 fries in the container. Unfortunately I won't be back. For the build your own option, I get more flavor and quality of food at Qdoba or making food at home. Just not for me.

I eat here all the time. They have the best fish! Fried and baked both delicious. The sides are…read moregreat too. The service is great, everyone is so friendly and they know everyone who comes in lol. The place is plenty big for dine in. Also has a big parking lot as well as street parking. Highly recommend

Cafeteria is mostly closed (unfortunately, after being open decades), BUT there are still events…read moreand catering & pop ups where you can purchase food to heat at home. The chicken & dumplings come frozen, 64 ounces for around $28 after tax. These are the chicken and dumplings your grandma made, and I suggest you buy 2 bags and freeze one (at least!). The meatloaf is also supposed to be amazing, I'm keeping a close eye out for the next popup. Follow them on FB for info, and preorder through messenger. He's quick to reply and the food comes perfectly packaged up with ingredients listed. I hope to see them open the cafeteria again someday & will be at every popup we can get to in support (& for fully happy bellies, of course!).

Old diner - you walk in, grab a menu, seat yourself and then go to the counter to order your food…read more Have your table number ready to give them when you order and pay. Then sit down and they bring it to you. I had eggs over easy w/hashbrowns, bacon and biscuits. I should have order the small version! Steph had hashbrowns, sausage and biscuits and gravy - same story - she had too much food! Food was good! We got a souvenir mug and two cookies to go!

We were traveling home from Peoria and stopped in Jubelt's for lunch. This was our first time. It…read morewas right at the beginning of lunch time and they were moderately busy. First impressions, the restaurant needs some help with cleanliness. Tables and chairs are worn out, the floor just looks old and dirty. I'm sure they clean, but when things get that worn and old, it doesn't matter. Part of the "charm" of this restaurant is the Route 66 proximity, and that was part of our reason for going there being the 100th anniversary of the mother road. When you enter you are faced with a bit of confusion. There are handwritten signs telling you to grab a menu and get a table, then you have to go to the counter and place your order. I've seen this before and it makes little sense. I suppose it's a labor saving method, but not practical at all. We found a table and looked at the menu, which is quite extensive. They, also, baked their own breads and pies and have a display case with pastries. We placed our order and returned to our table. The food arrived in a reasonable amount of time, but while we waited, I watched people coming in and being just as confused about the ordering system as we were. Plus, the line at the counter grew into the seating area. I would think the counter would be good for to go orders like the baked goods and pastries rather than dining customers. I ordered the 1/4 ham and provolone croissant sandwich with fries, my daughter ordered a turkey wrap, and my wife ordered the turkey club. They both ordered fruit cups as their side. The croissant was very good. It was flaky, moist and pillowy, but held the ingredients of the sandwich well. My wife and daughter said their sandwiches were fine. I'm not sure my sandwich had a full 1/4 pound of ham on it, but it did have good flavor. The fries were hot, but right out of the bag. The fruit cups didn't appear the freshest. It looks like they do a good business with the baked goods and pastries. Maybe that should be the business which would make more sense with the style of service they are doing. It was worth trying, but I don't know if I would return. The employees were all friendly and were hustling and I did see someone clearing tables, but I think the place could go for a remodel just to maintain an appearance of

When a bakery has been around longer then yourself, you know it is a good bakery. Duke has 5 years…read moreon me and I bet they'll still be here after I cross the Rainbow Bridge. There are several new boutique bakeries that have opened in the Alton area and they're good too, but when it comes to traditional baked goods and donuts, nothing beats Duke. They are know for their donuts, my favorite is the Chocolate Long John and a sack of Donut Holes. Another local favorite they serve up is the Cream Horn. It's decadent cream wrapped in a flakey shell. I've branched out instead of getting my standard order and tried the Cinnamon Roll and Cheese Danish. A few seconds in the microwave and you've got a tasty accompaniment to your morning coffee or tea. The staff is young, and they are both friendly and professional. Good bakery items and friendly customer service, gets me as a repeat customer. If you're a selfie person, they have two great places for photos out front of the bakery, Snap Away.

Our family's go to place for donuts! My husband always asks for their glazed donuts, and our pups…read morealways enjoy the dog treats! And if you ask our boys, the cookies are the best around!

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!