We’re The Brown Bag Bistro, and we’ve been a leading American-style restaurant here in Alton, IL, since 2018. We have been helping our customers enjoy food that is both scrumptious and popular for more than five years. We offer a variety of sandwiches, soups, salads, and other delicious foods. Our desserts include cheesecake and ice cream to satisfy even the most critical sweet tooth. Our beer and wine selection make us one of the top places in Alton for those looking for a night out on the town. We’re looking forward to partnering with Alton, Grafton, and the greater St. Louis area to continue providing excellent food with friendly service. Stop by and enjoy a bite to eat today!
Based on 507 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
318 E Broadway, Alton, IL 62002
Phone: (618) 433-9933
Website: https://brownbagbistroalton.com/
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Hours
| Sunday |
10:30 AM–4 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed
Holiday hours
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| Tuesday |
Closed |
| Wednesday |
10:30 AM–3 PM |
| Thursday |
10:30 AM–3 PM |
| Friday |
10:30 AM–3 PM |
| Saturday |
10:30 AM–8 PM |
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Reviews
Amanda Miller
This is easily our favorite restaurant in Alton, and the whole St. Louis area. I try something new (almost) every single time we go, and I have yet to find something I don’t love! Today I got the Garden Variety sandwich with a side of pasta salad and both were phenomenal. Everything is so fresh and clearly made from scratch. The dressing and hummus they put on the Garden Variety is addictive. I didn’t get it today, but the Broccoli Cheddar soup is the best you can find. The patio is so quaint and relaxing. I honestly can’t say enough great things about this place. You can really tell that the owners take great pride in their food and atmosphere.
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Michelle Tucker Renfrow
What a great spot! Plan to stay for a bit they are so busy but the wait is WORTH IT! They are very attentive to my food allergies and verified TWICE my needs. Made changes to an order at no charge and came out front to check on us. VERY VERY NICE service. We enjoyed the food and service so much. Coming back on our next trip here!
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Becca Marti
Food was alright, open faced sandwiches aren’t really my thing wish they had that stated in the description of it. The service was good they were ready to take my order as soon as I walked up to the register and they brought us our food. Great location, Okay prices. Will probably come again.
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Leah McBride
This is a happening place. The wait was a little longer than I like but I was not in a hurry. They also make this stuff fresh. Love the stuff Sicilian sandwich. I also got to split it with my husband.
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Robert Barnacle
Great sandwich shop in lower Alton. They were pretty busy when we went and still got our food around ~20 minutes. Very good sandwich with pasta salad. The patio outside is mainly covered by table umbrellas but can get a little hot if you don’t have one. A fun local shop you must try if you’re in the area. The picture is of the ‘Rugrat’ sandwich and pasta salad.
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deependablereviews
The soups and sandwiches here are fantastic!! You will have a hard time deciding what to get because the whole menu sounds amazing. You really can’t go wrong with any of the sandwiches. The Naan Flatbreads are absolutely incredible! The appetizers also look good but the sandwiches are so big that I never have room to eat any more. The staff is friendly and gets the food out as fast as they can. They get a lot of online orders so it might take a bit to get your food if you just go in and order but it’s worth the wait. They have plenty of outdoor seating and the place is really nicely decorated for the seasons.
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bassem fakhouri
Cute patio outdoors, chill spot, phenomenal food, literally insanely amazing. Tried the granny’s grilled cheese sandwich, french soup onion, and the Adamo, food is to die for
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Frank Cambeletta
Wow… maybe their cheeseburger is the best I’ve eaten in a long time because they only serve it on the The Weekend.
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Rachel Strom-Norris
I really loved this place. I had the Peachy Patty (think cheeseburger with onions and peaches). It was absolutely heavenly! Best burger I’ve ever had. Everyone else liked their food and we enjoyed eating in the store right next to it. DELICIOUS! I would definitely go again…..and again!
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Ella Clower
My daughter and I stopped to eat dinner @ the brown bag bistro. The menu had mostly sandwiches and we wanted something warm, but the waitress was so sweet and recommended some foods!The chef overhearing our conversation recommended the triple decker a French style sandwich with homemade marinated beef. I went with her recommendation and it was indeed delicious! She even came to our table to check how’s the food! Great and sweet staff! Amazing!
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