Barb's Bounty Restaurant, Jams, and Jellies

Order the onion rings if you do nothing more here.

I don't usually go around taking pictures of food. But this stuff was just astounding.

As I said to my wife Dawne, this is the place I've been seeking for seventeen thousand miles in three months.

This is a true mom and pop place.

And, most importantly, the owners Barb and Gary are just wonderful.

Not only did they name an excellent sandwich after me ("Kipp's Creo Burger," pronounced exactly the same as our name, Kriho), But they filled us to overflowing with local lore, history, and travel advice.

If they call Missouri "The Show Me State," then here on this side of the river (if these two sweet people are anything to go by), I'd call illinois the "Tell Me State."

Barb and Gary, you have no idea how cool it was to be chatting with you. I wish we had more time.

Also. ALSO! Barb cooks up all manner of specialty jellies, many of which they have on hand right there.

The food in this tiny (maybe three-table) restaurant is outstanding, inexpensive, and as far as we can tell, exactly as described on the menu.

If you don't adore this place, then you must be dead, or they must be having a really really really really bad day.

The owners are truly what makes up a place-- and especially this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great place to eat, room for truck or rv. Had 3 tables. Amazing food. Jams, jellies, baked goods, and more,

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Slaw

Stopped in to Barbs for lunch and this place def needs more recognition! Everything homemade you can tell and delicious for an amazing price! I love to support small businesses and this one is no exception. I will try an eat here any time I’m in Chester! Oh and she also does specials!!! I got the crispy chicken sandwich, pulled pork sandwich- potato salad fries and chili cheese waffle fries.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Driving the Great River Road and need some home made food? Stop here! This place is delicious and affordable with different specials daily. Would recommend the pulled pork sandwich!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Barb is the best. She's my hero.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Driving the Great River Road and need some home made food? Stop here! This place is delicious and affordable with different specials daily. Would recommend the pulled pork sandwich!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Stopped through on a cross country bike trip and it was the best food we have had! Everything was homemade even down to the hamburger buns! Barb was the sweetest and is an amazing cook. Felt like we were sitting in mom’s dining room.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Barb was great and the food was delicious

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Grilled Cheese, Tator Tots

I love eating at Barb’s Bounty . Home cooking ! Barb takes pride in what ever she makes . My two favorite dinners are Italian beef , and every Friday she serves white fish and my opinion the best batter in town . She told me that it’s her father recipe without a couple of items !! Thanks Barb & Gary…

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

just ate here with the sis, first time here, hands down best homemade buns and onion rings I've ever had!! the food is absolutely delicious and great price!!

The food was really really good and very reasonable! One thing to note is that inside there is extremely limited seating.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 5

We ordered carry out fish dinners, and they were very good. Prices were very reasonable. Thank you

Great food and

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bacon Cheeseburger

The food is great. Friendly service. Kinda slow service. Very small dining area.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

It's a very small restaurant but the food is good and Barb was very nice. If you get a chance to buy some homemade bread out of display case I bought some and it was

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4