UNIQUE DINING
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DINERS & DRIVE-INS Make a detour for one of these diners and drive-ins of yesteryear serving up all-American favorites like cheeseburgers, homemade root beer, and crispy fried chicken. The food speaks for itself.
SWEET TREATS Aerie’s Grounds & Gifts 800 Timber Ridge Dr. • 786-8438
LuciAnna’s Pastries 212 State St. • Alton, IL 62002 • 433-9395
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Maeva’s Coffee • 1320 Milton Rd. • 581-7510
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Chocolate Air 2835 Homer Adams Pkwy. • Alton, IL 62002 593-6649
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McCarry’s Dairyland 400 W. Carpenter St., #B • Jerseyville, IL 62052 • 498-6113
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Cone Barn 323 N. Central Ave. • Roxana, IL 62084 • 000-0000
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Mister Donut 2720 Grovelin St. • Godfrey, IL 62035 • 466-6327
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Cookie Factory Bakery 202 Alton Square Mall Dr. • Alton, IL 62002 • 462-5731
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Ruebel Deli & Ice Cream Parlor 217 E. Main St. • Grafton, IL 62037 • 786-2315
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Donut Express 113 E. Bethalto Dr. • Bethalto, IL 62010 377-5700
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Shiver’s Frozen Custard 3318 Godfrey Rd. • Godfrey, IL 62035 • 466-6915
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Duke Bakery • 819 Henry St. • Alton, IL 62002 • 462-2922
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Spoon Baking Company 4 E. Broadway • Alton, IL 62002 • 374-6098
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First Stop Bake Shop 611 E. Airline Dr. • East Alton, IL 62024 • 251-8024
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Glazy Squares 14 W. Airline Dr. • East Alton, IL 62024 259-2920
Sweet Sisters Cakes & Confections 300 N. Wood River Ave. • Wood River, IL 62095 • 251-9050
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Chill Out Frozen Creations 2833 Homer Adams Pkwy. Alton, IL 62002 • 462-5000
Good Knight Cupcakes and Cookies 1490B E. Edwardsville Rd. • Wood River, IL 62095 • 255-9078
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TC’s Cake Shop 382 E. Edwardsville Rd. • Wood River, IL 62095 • 216-3782
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Grafton Fudge & Ice Cream 321 E. Main St. • Grafton, IL 62037 • 786-3700
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The Grind House Cafe • 333 W. Bethalto Dr. #B • 377-0760
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Ketchum’s Corner Kreem 33 E. Elm St. • Alton, IL 62002 • 466-7047
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BIG WIENERS DRIVE IN
KING LOUIE’S
Drive-in to Big Wieners in Alton for some of your favorite carnival food fare - old-fashioned Coney wieners, fully loaded Coney dogs, turkey legs, deep fried pickles and more.
Since the 1950s, guests have pulled into King Louie’s in Wood River for classic carhop service. Order up the original King Louie burger, famous potato planks and homemade root beer.
MINI CORRAL This classic Alton dive has great burgers – from the mini sliders to the half pounders, and the homemade root beer and red cream soda are a blast from the past. Cash only.
WHITE SPOT This good old-fashioned diner in Jerseyville has a mom and pop feel about it. Stop in for the breakfast scramble, burgers, onion rings and homemade pie.
FAST EDDIE’S Alton’s favorite dive serves just seven menu items seasoned to perfection. Order up a burger or a kabob with an ice cold beer. Cash only.
FAST EDDIE’S FRIED CHICKEN
LOUIE’S KAMPSVILLE INN Take the ferry to Calhoun County for a real home cooked meal and the best catfish fritters around, all with a view of the river as you dine.
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The Whole Scoop 222 E. Main Street • Grafton, IL 62037 • 786-2663
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GB GRILL
Wood River Donut Shop 102 W. Edwardsville Rd. • Wood River, IL 62095 • 251-5331
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Slide onto a stool at the counter of this Alton diner serving customers for more than 100 years. Grab a burger, gyro plate or wake up to breakfast hash. Cash only.
JOHNSON’S CORNER
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Since 1959, Woody’s drive-in in Alton has been serving the same crispy batter dipped fried chicken and fries in a box.
Located under the landmark chicken sign in Alton, walk up for crispy fried chicken and crinkle cut fries served in a box. It’s as simple as that.
Weather Vane Ice Cream 103 W. Bethalto Dr. • Bethalto, IL 62006 • 377-8412
Disclaimer: The CVB has made every effort to verify the dining information in this guide. Please note that some information may have changed since this brochure was published. Check VisitAlton.com for more information and complete listings of all area restaurants.
WOODY’S FRIED CHICKEN
In Alton, Johnson’s Corner is the neighborhood dive where everybody knows your name. You’ve got to try the pork tenderloin sandwich the size of a plate with a side of onion rings.
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