The Brown Bag Bistro

318 E Broadway, Alton
(618) 433-9933

Recent Reviews

red molly

The absolute best Burger and Caesar salad

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nicole Shanks

Lovely place to meet a friend for lunch. Simple yet creative sandwiches with flavor. Drinks too if you are so inclined. It's worth a stop.Parking: First come, first, park street spots.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lobster Bisque

Shannon Owczarzak

It was my first time and it was fabulous!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips, The Adamo Sandwich

Cory Kurkey

Great food, sandwiches were wonderful and their winter hot honey flatbread was delicious. When weather is great, you can enjoy the patio (pet friendly) for your meal followed by visiting the general store. Hope to be back soon!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

John Alex

Upon the recommendation of a colleague, I decided to patronize this establishment. Regrettably, the culinary offerings were profoundly disappointing.

Food: 1

Nebuchadnezzar Smith

Amazing food. Best Slaw i ever had!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bogdan Kharitonov

First time trying this place, had high hopes from the previous reviews. I tried the Rueben which was delicious, very hot and juicy. No complaints at all.But I also ordered the Italian beef sandwich which disappointed me. Meat was pretty dry, looked like cat hairball.. barely any sauce on the sandwich. I couldn’t taste anything else other than the meat, and the amount of meat on that sandwich was overwhelming. I ordered the sandwich based off of the menu pictures they had up and the sandwich looked nothing like it. Chips were pretty stale.Would honestly try the place again but stay away from the Italian beef.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Michelle Wittman

It can be slow at lunch time in the cell in orders because they are so busy. But worth the wait except it makes me late back to work.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Mark Derr

Very good food and good friendly service.We come specifically for this granny smith cheese sandwich!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Steven Prinster

This place is fantastic. Small town vibe but high class food and great service. Will definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lindsey Franke

This place is so cute and quaint. The owner recognized the company I work for from my branded jacket and she was kind. One of those places that make you feel like home. On top of the atmosphere, the food was to die for. Probably the best Italian sandwich and homemade chips I've ever had. Great job!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

KJ

Food is always good, never had a bad meal! Servers are kind and welcoming.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tiara Pierson

Great food and great atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Italian Beef, Pasta Salad, The Granny's Grilled Cheese and Tomato Basil Soup

Rusty Rice

Great walk up Bistro with solid sandwiches and the best french onion

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

litza m

Really cute spot and the Granny's grilled cheese w tomato soup was incredible. So tasty and interesting. Also tried the cheesy jalapeno bread and that was a lot better than we were expecting.Everyone was so accommodating and got our orders in even though we arrived right before closing. Next time I'm in town I'm definitely getting another meal or two there.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips, Cheesy Garlic Bread

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