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    G-B Grill

    4.5 (42 reviews)
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    Closed 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Bacon and eggs
    John R.

    Get the sausage links; they are seasoned perfectly, using the same recipe the family has used for over 100 years. I hit the jackpot with the Vegas omelet, filled with creamy cheese and loaded with onions, pepper, and ham. The service from the family running this place is incredible. Friendly, fun, and engaging-- you can't get better service than this. This 100-year-old diner has a classic feel with counter service and booths with old jukeboxes. I can't believe I didn't know about this gem, but I plan to make up for lost time with frequent visits.

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    Dave C.

    Nice guy cooking up my meal on the grill across from my table. Eggs toast bacon hash browns Hot and fresh ! I'll be back if happen to be in the area. Lunch looks good too. Menu on the top wall above his grill station. Old tyme grill place! Greek baby!

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    I attempted to order a ham and cheese omelette with all of the vegetables they had in the back if possible. The waiter informed me that they only had onions and bell peppers because they are an old 50s diner. I said I want those and he said he would charge me $15 for the addition of two eggs on top of the onions and bell peppers. I told him I didn't want the two eggs and only the vegetables and I would not be willing to pay double the price. He said the only way I would be able to order the ham and cheese omelette with onions and peppers was if I also added two eggs. I ended up not ordering anything because I refused the additional portion size. The original price is 7.25.

    Tina S.

    Oh my stars when I walked into this place I thought I was a time traveler and stepped back into the 1950's. From the juke boxes at your table, to the coin operated telephone to the stools at the counter. The owners greet you as soon as you walk in the door and ask you what you want to drink. If you don't shout it out they ask again. My goodness. Next its time to order, you better know what you want or you will get something. We ordered the Gyro's, I mean it is a greek restaurant and when in Greece... Best damn gyro ever. The owner stood behind the counter and asked all kinds of personal questions and yes he expected you to answer. It was awesome.

    Lisa R.

    We've lived in Alton for almost 2 years now and were just able to try this place out. Now I'm sad it's taken me this long! Everything was so good, fresh, cheap with plenty of food! Pancakes tasted ridiculously good, even a little crispness on the edges from the grill. Eggs, hash browns, bacon, toast...everything so good! And the atmosphere is great, definitely reminds you of old school diners. The owner is also the cook, waiter, and cashier, for his age that's awesome. They were all really friendly and seeing the people that come in and the owner knowing them by first name just puts a smile to my face :-).

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    Heather P.

    Great place! Reminds me of the diner in the movie Batteries not included. Old school diner with good breakfast cooked right in front of you. We will be back.

    Michael B.

    This mom pop spot gives you the total small town experience. The owners greet you and wait on you. I sat at the counter, about 3 feet from the griddle. I ordered 3 hot cakes and sausage links. Coffee was good. The pancakes were out of this world! Total bill was $6. You can't beat the price, experience or hospitality. This is the kind of place where locals come and even help bus tables! Would definitely come here again!

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    Awesome place to have breakfast. love the omelettes and toast. They also have hot tea

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    Nice and clean, food is great, good atmosphere, nice people and happy to greet you. And the prices are reasonable.

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    The best. Hands down. Every time I come to Alton, we have to stop here to eat. Great local place!

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    Great food! Great service! I love diners like this. Cozy and friendly. A real slice of America!

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    Old fashioned breakfast/lunch diner. Loved it. Can't wait to go back!!! Family owned and operated. Very reasonable prices and great food.

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    Cleanest Restaurant in town and the food is excellent. Nring your friends and check it out for yourself .

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    This is a really nice family restaurant! The food is good! The prices are cheap and the service is great! I love, love, love this place!

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    Awesome diner. Great atmosphere. Great food. The owners cook and wait on you. Worth the drive from anywhere.

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    Village Inn Pancake House - Pancake Combo

    Village Inn Pancake House

    3.6(52 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    I had some early morning test done at the hospital up the street and when I was done, I knew I…read morewanted some breakfast at Village Inn. Got there and got a little concerned the parking lot only had a couple of cars. While I was finishing my phone call, I saw several people walking out with carry-out. I went in, the sign said to seat yourself, so I slid into one of the booths. There were several tables filled with diners. My waitress arrived at the booth quickly and gave me a menu. I ordered coffee and asked to have time to glance over the menu. I knew what I wanted, but it was a new menu since my last visit and I was curious if there was anything new. It pretty much the same, but the new one looks way better. I went with the, Pancake Combo. It includes two of each; pancakes, eggs, bacon and sausage links. The pancakes were huge and fluffy. I think they are some of the best pancakes served at local diners. My eggs were prepared hard and I requested the yolk to be broken. I then added some of their house branded hot sauce for an extra kick. The bacon and sausage were just, okay. They were cold, it was obvious both had been made ahead of time. It would have been a great breakfast if they were fried fresh. Now the explanation of the seeing the carry-outs. While I dined I saw the different waitresses place bags on a rack next to the door. After they placed a bag, shortly thereafter a person would come in and grab it and go. Seeing this tells me, they do some serious Grub-Hub business. The service was good my waitress was attentive and I loved her funky glasses. Dining room was clean and looks like it had a facelift since my last visit and it's looking good.

    I ordered strawberry crepes, didn't get strawberry on top, so I call up to get a new fresh order…read morebecause I drove 10 mins there and back. They tried to just send me off with a CUP OF STRAWBERRIES. No id like a new fresh order and id also like to PAY for ANOTHER BREAKFAST. We go back up and THIS IS WHAT THEY LOOK LIKE?!?!? SOAKED. The service from those people is HORRENDOUS

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    Rack for Grub-Hub

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    Crackers served with soup

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    Clifton Country Inn Restaurant & Bakery - Slinger

    Clifton Country Inn Restaurant & Bakery

    4.3(36 reviews)
    6.2 mi
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    Since I retired almost 3 years ago, I've enjoyed having breakfast out. I had an early AM shift for…read morework and my body alarm clock hasn't adjusted, so I just get up and go out for a hearty breakfast and Clifton Country Inn is one of my favorites in my restaurant rotation. I've ordered a variety of different breakfasts and have never been disappointed. My recent outing, I enjoyed their Chicken Fried Steak with a side of scrambled eggs, Hash Browns and a Biscuit. When the waitress asked if I wanted Hash Browns or American Fries, I asked her what her favorite was and she said Hash Browns and she recommended adding onions. I took her advice and she was so right. I also liked that they put the Milk Gravy on the side, so I could add it to my Chicken Fried Steak and to my fluffy biscuit. Another thing that I like here, is their seasoning. They do not over salt in the preparation. The service here is friendly and attentive. I typically sit at the small counter, so I do not tie up one of the tables dining alone. One of the advantages of sitting at the counter, my coffee cup is never empty. All the waitress keep it full, since the coffee station is right there. I need to expand my experience and go here for lunch. I've heard the burgers are pretty delicious, too.

    This takes the cake as my new favorite breakfast spot! Absolutely what I want from a diner…read morebreakfast. The chocolate chip pancakes were delicious (it's been so long since I've had pancakes this good) and the corned beef hash and potatoes was excellent too. Our server was attentive and sweet, and the place is pretty quiet and relaxing. (Even with our very large group.) It's not too crowded or loud. Not to mention, you can get breakfast all day, I'm pretty sure.

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    Hickory Grove - Ham for Carving a Slice

    Hickory Grove

    4.0(27 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    Typically, I am not a fan of buffet style breakfast. However, I will say that Hickory Grove has won…read moreme over with theirs. The offerings are limited, but they are the most popular breakfast items. Also, the staff is extremely attentive to the buffet and keeps it not only well stocked, but clean and well organized. The buffet started with fresh fluffy biscuits and milk gravy with sausage. It also had; scrambled eggs, hash browns, scrambled omelette, american fries, link sausage, bacon, patty sausage, french toast, waffles, pancakes and carve-able ham. They even had a bowl of fresh fruit. I took a sampling of everything and for buffet food, it was as good as if it were made to order and brought to my table. The servers are friendly and did frequent table checks to make sure everything was satisfying. My coffee cup was topped off on the regular, so it was always warm. HG isn't a true diner, but it's a restaurant that specializes in comfort foods.

    Hickory Grove is one of our families favorite go to's for hole in the wall food where some of us…read morecan order breakfast and some of us can order dinner. Menu is really packed full of every option you can think of from breakfast to burgers to pastas - your typical family restaurant. Their french toast is really good! Portions are big. Service is always good! Tip - bring cash, it's about 3% fee to use a card.

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    Buffet Lids Open - Saturday

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    Senior Short Stack with Bacon

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    Teri's Route 66 Diner - Buffalo Chicken Wrap and mind blowing Onion Rings

    Teri's Route 66 Diner

    3.9(19 reviews)
    13.0 mi

    Went here on their opening Saturday, found one table open yet it needed cleaned. After sitting for…read moreover 15 minutes, I walked to their counter and asked for a menu. I reviewed the menu, and after sitting for 10 more minutes, no one had come by to get my order. Never again..........

    Teri's is everything you'd want in a roadside diner tucked away off the beaten path. What really…read moresurprised was just how good the food was. Just looking at the menu you'll think "ok, typical greasy spoon type place ". But they are much better than that and do take pride in what would appear to basic diner fare. I went with the buffalo chicken wrap and opted for onion rings instead of fries. The wrap itself was full of crispy crunchy chicken, with the right balance of lettuce tomato cheese. And the buffalo sauce brought just the right amount of heat. I couldn't put the thing down. But the star of the show was the onion rings. These are probably the best I've had and it'll probably be years before I have better. Perfect light and crispy, the right crunch, and the tender onion makes a clean break with every bite! You know what I'm talking about--when the rest of the onion wants to slide out of the rest of the ring? Atmosphere is charming and fits what you'd expect for this kind of establishment. Owner and staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. Prices are reasonable. I'm looking forward to returning when the daily special is bacon wrapped meatloaf with mashed potatoes. Highly recommend.

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    2 Eggs, Bacon, Hash Browns and Toast Breakfast

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    B Town Restaurant - Chicken Fried Steak, scrambled eggs and American fries

    B Town Restaurant

    3.9(12 reviews)
    6.1 mi

    B Town Restaurant. is a solid good choice for a breakfast out. The food is prepared well and the…read moreservice is attentive. It was one of those mornings and I had a craving for, Chicken Fried Steak. So I headed out of the house, to enjoy a nice breakfast at a diner. I hadn't been to B Town in a while, so even with the current gas prices, I made the drive to Bethalto. Their Chicken Fried Steak came with eggs, so I had mine scrambled. It also came with a choice of Hash Browns or American Fried Potatoes. I asked the waitress what her favorite was and she said, American. The American Fried are done totally in house. That sold me. It also came with toast, but I took a pass. They provided a steak knife with my breakfast, but it wasn't needed. The meat was tender and it was easy to break off a bite using just a fork. My eggs were fluffy and the potatoes were a good choice. So, always listen to your server. One thing I really like about B Town, is they do not overly season their food. I like the fact that I actually need to add more salt or pepper to my entree. I hate it when some places overly salt food. Good Food, Good Prices and Good Service will have me coming back for another breakfast. I might even come and check-out their lunch menu.

    Decided to try this place today due to the good reviews it was getting. Upon arrival we found the…read morerestaurant easily just off the hiway in Bethalto, Illinois. This appears to be a refurbished Pizza Hut very well remodeled! The restaurant is very clean and so were the restrooms. The dining area was very clean and well maintained. Service was prompt and polite. I ordered a 3 piece Walleye dinner with potato salad and onion rings, my wife had breaded cod, broccoli and potato salad. The food did not disappoint it was delicious and piping hot when served. We will definitely return for breakfast next time. Looks like they have a great selection.

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    Salad Bar During Lunch

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    B Town omelet

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    The Brown Bag Bistro - The rest of the charcuterie board

    The Brown Bag Bistro

    4.6(164 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    Came here on a cold winter day and it filled me with so much warmth and happiness. I forgot to take…read moreany photos of the inside because I was so excited to order. They have a delicious looking menu with lots of good looking sandwiches and some yummy desserts. I opted for a winter special of the granny grilled cheese and it comes to the side of soup and I got a mini cheesecake on the side. The girls working upfront are so sweet and took my order quickly and answered all of my questions. They also did a great job of bagging up my order to go with utensils and napkins in the bag which I really appreciate. They also even tape closed the box so nothing spills. When I got home and sat down to eat, the food all looked delicious and made it home safe because of the careful packaging. The granny grilled cheese was the perfect mix of sweet and savory that I adore. It was a little messy to eat, but I was eating by myself at home so I didn't care. The tomato soup was the perfect addition to a snowy day. it was warm and flavorful. The cheesecake was also delicious. I got the mini one so I could convince myself I was being healthy but wish I would have gotten a full sized slice because of how delicious it was. I got my order to go for a couple different reasons but one is that they don't have the largest inside seating area and it tends to get pretty full. It's nice to come on a summer day because they have a pretty large outdoor seating area that you wouldn't be able to use in the winter is parking but there's a lot of spaces in the area.

    Had a great experience at the brown bag bistro! The menu is…read morefilled with unique items and there is something for everyone. I got the granny grilled cheese which had apples, brown butter aioli and cheese that came with tomato soup. It was beyond delicious. My husband got the turkey Rueben which was so filling and that slaw was amazing. Cheese bread is super cheese y and I love the red sauce that came with it. You can't beat a good ceaser salad as well. They have a wonderful patio, indoor seating and seating above their store next door. Our service was great and we got a lot of food and it didn't take long on a busier Saturday.

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    The Brown Bag Bistro
    The Brown Bag Bistro
    The Brown Bag Bistro

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