I recently visited the Moonshine General Store during a trip south and found it to be a fun and memorable detour—just 30 minutes off my route, which made it an easy choice. The atmosphere was friendly and welcoming, and the burger was solid, though I wouldn’t rank it among the very best in Illinois. That said, I can absolutely see the appeal for riders and road trippers passing through—there’s something special about the setting and the tradition.
It’s worth noting that my visit was during the off-season, so perhaps I didn’t catch it at its liveliest. If you’re planning a longer trip just for this stop, it might be wise to check ahead or time it with peak season to get the full experience. Still, I’m glad I went—it’s a slice of Americana that’s hard to replicate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Leon Duncan
Worth the drive. Eat outside at picnic table areas. Willie is a great dog!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charles Martell
Best beastly hamburgers you will ever have. Great historic place, great pricing and excellent hamburgers
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Susan Connor
Outside dining on picnic table. Grill closes sharply at 12:30!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Bo Peep
Was a fun little place to visit. Burgers were great as was the environment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jamie Bell
Great food. Enjoyed it very much.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Woodruff
This place is a little slice of heaven on earth. The burger was fantastic. They make burgers. You go for the burger. You leave with an amazing burger. Simple as that. Very welcoming and they had fresh tomato’s from their garden and they were the best tomato I’ve ever had in my life. (Don’t tell my grandpa I said that). It’s well worth the detour off of 70. He’ll I might have to drive all the way for my house in Texas just for this burger.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gregory Keegan
The burgers are excellent, and a great cook there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Double Bacon Cheeseburger
Kimberly Stahlhut
Great hamburgers!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mk H
Got there just in time! They close the grill at 12:30 pm on the dot!!
Been here a few times and honestly the chicken with bacon is better than the cheeseburger.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Chicken
Jim Rhodes
Old time general store that is mostly a burger stand. Place your order and it is cooked hot fresh and quick. Dress your own sandwich with local tomatoes sliced for serving with pickles , onions and many condiment choices. Bags of potato chips and coolers with soft drinks are for sale. No options for vegans or alphagal sufferers is a draw back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nathan Sweazy
A wonderful destination. Grill shuts down at 12:30 sharp!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Trampe
Burges are huge. Foor was all good. Service was faster than it looks. They do stop taking orders right at 12:30
🌟 A Unique Stop with Road Trip Charm
I recently visited the Moonshine General Store during a trip south and found it to be a fun and memorable detour—just 30 minutes off my route, which made it an easy choice. The atmosphere was friendly and welcoming, and the burger was solid, though I wouldn’t rank it among the very best in Illinois. That said, I can absolutely see the appeal for riders and road trippers passing through—there’s something special about the setting and the tradition.
It’s worth noting that my visit was during the off-season, so perhaps I didn’t catch it at its liveliest. If you’re planning a longer trip just for this stop, it might be wise to check ahead or time it with peak season to get the full experience. Still, I’m glad I went—it’s a slice of Americana that’s hard to replicate.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Worth the drive.
Eat outside at picnic table areas.
Willie is a great dog!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best beastly hamburgers you will ever have. Great historic place, great pricing and excellent hamburgers
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Outside dining on picnic table.
Grill closes sharply at 12:30!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Was a fun little place to visit. Burgers were great as was the environment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food. Enjoyed it very much.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is a little slice of heaven on earth. The burger was fantastic. They make burgers. You go for the burger. You leave with an amazing burger. Simple as that. Very welcoming and they had fresh tomato’s from their garden and they were the best tomato I’ve ever had in my life. (Don’t tell my grandpa I said that). It’s well worth the detour off of 70. He’ll I might have to drive all the way for my house in Texas just for this burger.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The burgers are excellent, and a great cook there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Double Bacon Cheeseburger
Great hamburgers!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Got there just in time! They close the grill at 12:30 pm on the dot!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Double Bacon Cheeseburger, Bacon Hamburger
Been here a few times and honestly the chicken with bacon is better than the cheeseburger.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Chicken
Old time general store that is mostly a burger stand. Place your order and it is cooked hot fresh and quick. Dress your own sandwich with local tomatoes sliced for serving with pickles , onions and many condiment choices. Bags of potato chips and coolers with soft drinks are for sale. No options for vegans or alphagal sufferers is a draw back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A wonderful destination. Grill shuts down at 12:30 sharp!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Burges are huge. Foor was all good. Service was faster than it looks. They do stop
taking orders right at 12:30
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Worth the drive out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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