Excellent service and w we quality meal. 8 of us had a staff outing day from our church. All grilled burgers, grilled tenderloin sandwich was perfect & home grown banana peppers were awesome. Lots of variety of toppings for sandwiches. CASH only - no cards or checks accepted. Outside dining was picnic tables clean atmosphere and fun experience. Family friendly. read more

Worth the drive to eat these delicious burgers. Cash only. Burgers are grilled while you wait. Seating outside on the picnic tables. The burgers are bigger than he bun. Condiments are sitting on the table and you help yourself. It was simple, tasty and fun. read more

Moonshine Store - Fast Food Near Me - Martinsville, Illinois

Never would've found this place except that it was highly recommended by a friend. He didn't steer us wrong. Burgers are amazing. Prices are obscenely inexpensive. Service was provided by extremely friendly women. Grill closes at 12:30 and GPS showed we were set to get there at 12:33. We called from the middle of farmland while we were on our way because we were fearful we would miss the opportunity to eat here. But thankfully, the wonderful woman who answered the phone took our grill order and when we got there, it was waiting for us. We opted for burgers - me a double cheeseburger and my friend a triple hamburger - and the homemade potato salad. The burgers were huge. Honestly we each could've had a single burger and it would've been plenty. Lots of information, including their extensive menu, on their website. Be advised that they do not take cards. Cash only. read more

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If you haven't made the trip, do it! There isn't anything else like it. Good burger, setting like no other.

Moonshine had always been a part of my summers growing up, and I love every opportunity I get to visit again. Their place is in the middle of nowhere, and the menu is fairly simple, but it's always crowded with a line out the door. No indoor seating either, so come prepared if it's a hot day. But the servers are always kind and friendly, and the burgers are delicious! My recommendation is to start small and work up if you're hungry: the burger patties are surprisingly thick, and I've seen several people struggle through the infamous quadburger (four patties). If you're looking for an adventurous lunch on a summer day, I can't recommend Moonshine enough! read more

Moonshine Store - Cheeseburger - Fast Food Near Me - Martinsville, Illinois

Neighbors at our campground told us about this place so we had to try it. Literally in the middle of nowhere and I rolled up before 11AM and it was already packed. An exceptionally good simple cheeseburger. If you happen to be in the area find time for it. Amazing read more

Great place to spend some rural road time traveling to. Tasty burgers. Lots of options on the menu. Lots of nifty gifts in the store. read more

Moonshine Store - Fully dressed - Fast Food Near Me - Martinsville, Illinois

We've come here several times since the 3000 burger Moonshine Lunch Run days. This year we came back--800+ miles to come for a burger should give you an indication of how much we love this place. read more

Food was awesome, served very quick, fresh, and friendly staff:), traveled here from Roscoe , IL well worth the drive

Definitely worth the trip!! Outta the park burgers! Employees are super friendly. Service is top notch!

Excellent hidden gem, service was fast and staff was friendly, food was very good as well, we were very happy with everything... ride the motorcycle over 3hrs to try this place out and we do not regret it... read more

Moonshine Store - a burger and a beer on a picnic table - Fast Food Near Me - Martinsville, Illinois

Fresh ground beef, fresh bun, all the fixings on a table in the middle of the store. The place opens at 6am, grill shuts off at 12:30 and the place closes at 1:00pm. They aren't messing around - fast, fresh, well worth the drive to the middle of nowhere! read more

It's quaint. Best hamburger/cheese cheeseburger around. It has great history and someplace you should go at least once. Don't miss it. Don't forget , cash only. read more

One of the best hamburgers ever... Great service, fresh food from the hamburgers on a fresh bun to,all the salads, potato, macaroni and Cole Slaw. Had a ton of toppings for the burgers from sliced onions, sliced tomatoes, 2 kind of pickles, hot peppers, catsup, mustard and more. Great variety of soft drinks and bottled water. Staff was very friendly go early by 11 o'clock the line gets long but like I said service was friendly and very fast. Worth the visit. read more

Deep in the fields of central Illinois exists a store. A special store. A store that cooks burgers of legendary size and flavor. For miles there exist only farms and forests. But here you will find something special, something rare. You will find burgers...and various other foods of equal delight...ready to be thrust upon you. But be thee warned the beef is thick and fresh. After eating here you may never find satisfaction with another burger. The staff are friendly and the nostalgia of the location will make you feel like you stepped back in time a bit. They also serve various drinks, kettle chips, candy and ice cream. However, be sure to bring cash as they don't accept credit cards. I do believe they have an ATM on location though. Prices are very affordable! They have benches you can sit inside on, but the outdoor seating is ample with plenty of picnic tables. Yes the journey be a long one. But the destination be worth it in my opinion. read more

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Burgers are terrific. They are pretty good size and not real thin but not thick just the perfect size. Get there early or you will miss out.

Lovely little burger joint deep in the middle of nowhere southern IL! Cute little general store turned restaurant. Your order your food and there are picnic benches out to the side or a few benches inside. Very nice staff. Chips and soda or real birch beer also available. Always a good stop when on a road trip and passing sort of nearby. Highly recommend read more

Moonshine Store - Bacon hamburger, double hamburger, double bacon cheeseburger, and bacon cheeseburger. Add your own condiments! - Fast Food Near Me - Martinsville, Illinois

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This place is off the beaten path, but worth the drive if you're remotely close. Super unique in that it is in the absolutely middle of nowhere. In the middle of nowhere and there will still be a line to get your food. It's nice to know that all the ground beef used comes from local cattle farmers. The burgers are tasty and the people are nice. Note: They are only open from 6AM until Noon, that's it! read more

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Great spot off the beaten path. The burgers are totally worth a trip. The inside of the shop is quaint and not much there, but you come for the burger, so dig in. read more

We really enjoy going to this burger joint in the middle of the country. Great burgers and pork burgers, they have a lot of old type sodas and different flavors. Have a variety of chips to. I believe they have ham and cheese sandwiches and a couple of other items also. I have seen a lot of jeep runs there, poker runs with motorcycles, tour buses stopping in. We have a couple of Church benches for seating inside and you have to hold your food on your lap. There are picnic tables outside for large groups and the summertime. They give you a plain burger then you have to put all the condiments on it and they have lots of different condiments Homemade relish, all sorts of stuff would definitely recommend if you like to try different types of places to eat and visit. read more

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Moonshine is what it is. Period. You can get excellent cheeseburgers. If you want gourmet, then don't even bother trying to find the place. The Moonshine Country Store is exactly what it says it is. It is an old country store. There are novelties everywhere. Out of fashion signs say things like "Complaint Department, 100 miles to your right". The atmosphere is down home, unpretentious and very NOT fast paced. The bathrooms are port-a-potties across the road. There isn't indoor seating. There are some benches and a few chairs but these are for the people waiting to pick up the orders. There is ample room for seating outside. Plenty of picnic tables. Once in a while the tables do get full, but that is mostly during biker rally time, or on occasion a busy weekend day. It is true that the grill is turned off at 12:30 PM. There has only been one exception. During a biker rally one year (I think 2004) there were so many people already in line to order that one of the owners came out and said that everyone currently in line would get fed. The grill stayed open until 1:15 that day. Speaking of the owners/staff; there are about 6 employees. They do this every day and they have for years. Very very nice people. Burgers, chips and bottled soda is what you get. Come for the experience, come back because you know what you are going to get. It is a great experience. read more

Moonshine Store - The counter - Fast Food Near Me - Martinsville, Illinois

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This place is so much fun! Be prepared to stand outside on Saturday, line moves fairly quickly. Bring cash as well as they don't take cards. You go through a line inside to place your order and then wait outside to be called. Great, fresh burgers - the double is really big - bring your appetite! read more

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In the middle of cornfields in Illinois is a hidden gem. Moonshine Illinois, one of the best burgers around and a hidden secret. No moonshine that I could see, so bring your own and enjoy a triple bacon burger, had to remove a patty to be able to bite it. Worth the trip. read more

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Come here for a genuine Americana experience! The Moonshine Store is a central Illinois treasure. An authentic one-room general store that makes some of the best burgers I've ever had the pleasure of tasting, this is where you come to have a true Midwestern experience. The winding journey through the country just to get to Moonshine (marked by a tiny hand-painted sign nailed to a telephone pole) sets the scene for a time-traveling adventure. With all the touches of a small town dime store, the Moonshine Store offers little else outside of their legendary burgers, but it is completely worth the trip. Wash down your "Moonburger" with a bottle of old-fashioned soda, and pair it with a side of chips as you grab a spot at a picnic table beneath the shady trees. Just make sure you come early, because once they sell out of burgers, they shut down the grill and close up. Don't forget your souvenir t-shirt! read more

Best. Cheeseburger. Ever. Hands down! Def worth the trip!! Go Inside, place your order, then go outside to a lovely picnic table. Our name was called in 2 mins. Lots of nice, fresh condiments at a station outside. Delicious!!! read more

This little gem is smack-dab in the middle of NOWHERE, but quite the experience. We were visiting my husband's family who has a farm in Annapolis, IL and we were told we HAD to stop by this little place, which we did. This place is owned by two older ladies who were part of the original family of the owners who started the place. The food is pretty simple: think of anything you'd eat at a BBQ outdoors and here it is. We had the world famous burgers, which came with chips. The burgers come plain or with cheese. All condiments are self serve at a stand outside. Few tips: 1. It is, I reiterate, in the middle of NOWHERE. If you have pretty much any cell service besides Verizon, you're SOL. Make sure you old school Mapquest/print your directions. 2. CASH ONLY. I'm not sure if there's an ATM on the premises even, now that I think about it. 3. No indoor seating. You will be sitting outdoors at picnic tables. There is no cover in case of rain. 4. This is a biker Mecca. Nothing wrong with that, but just a heads up. 5. The Moonshine Store has hats, t-shirts and other souvenir type items, no foods or other perishables for purchase. 6. It closes at 1230 SHARP. They WILL shut you down if you roll up one minute late. All in all, if you're ever in the area, or are an avid biker, this place is cool to check out. Not sure I'd make the drive unless I was heading that direction, but cool little remnant of old-school Americana that is worth popping into if you can. read more

It's the best lunch bar in the area. It's the only lunch bar in the area. Actually, definitely worth the trip. Featured on several national Sunday morning news shows, and guest book that features signatures of visitors from around the world. Pure American nostalgia. It is a unique experience. Chips, burgers, and pop. they do a chicken sandwich and not much else. The store has limited bench seating inside and lots of picnic seating under shade trees outside. No indoor restrooms. Porta johns available, but you know how they can be. Recommend you hit the restroom before traveling to Moonshine, and bring your Purell. It's the experience and the people. Very busy on Saturdays in summer. Arrive early. Cash only. Please remember, they close promptly at 12:30pm. Don't be late! read more

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Best burger I've ever had very friendly staff wonderful unique experience you've got to try it . If you have the chance go early in the week, Friday and Saturday are generally the busiest. If you go on those days go 10 o'clock or so. Enjoy the fun. read more

Moonshine Store - Fast Food Near Me - Martinsville, Illinois

These are the friendliest folks you'll ever meet and after your Burger there are local Amish selling pie and homemade ice cream. read more

Moonshine Store - Fast Food Near Me - Martinsville, Illinois

Must. Do. This. Amazing food. Step back in time and you won't be sorry! Griddle closed PROMPTLY at 12:30 so start early!! read more

Moonshine Store - Fast Food Near Me - Martinsville, Illinois

I used to live in the area but have since moved to Southern Florida. Every time I'm back in the area, we try to take a trip out here! We don't keep coming back for the incredible service or burgers that are to-die for. We keep coming back for the incredibly unique experience! The moon burgers are delicious so that is a plus but the experience is unlike anything you find in the city. We usually grab a specialty soda, a bag of chips, and a double bacon burger! We are never disappointed! I hope this place goes another 100 years! read more

This is what life is all about. My wife and I stopped in here a few years ago on a road trip. To be honest the Moonburger tastes amazing and it really shouldn't. It's just a normal cheeseburger. But something about the location in the middle of nowhere and the nostalgia cranks it up. Also has a soda Mr. Cola, that I had not had before. Absolute must check out place!! read more

For people to give this place a "great" review, i guess you must know the owners or something. This is pure basic burgers on a flat top, nothing special. Nothing fancy, and very much Overrated. Having to sit on unbalanced picnic tables and swat flys from my face as i try to eat is never fun. Also, its damn near impossible to get there, place could not be more remotely located. Pass unless you are going to be within a mile or 2 of this total dive read more

Dang good cheeseburger and a good place for some nostalgia. Back in the 50's and 60's there were several of these type places in the country side. A lot of small burgs had stores like this. I remember stopping at a few and getting a fresh sliced ham or bologna sandwich. It wasn't unusual for them to slice it an inch thick. Got to know a lot of nice folks stopping at these places. I would suggest all to stop and get a feeling of how laid back life use to be. read more

I made the drive to Moonshine, IL on Saturday. This place is about as far into the boonies as you can get, so make sure you've got your directions correct. My friend and I got there at about 11AM on what was -to my knowledge- a normal Saturday. No bike rally or group event. Just a normal Saturday. And there was easily a crowd of 200 people there. We parked and immediately got in line. It moved quickly, and once inside we were able to grab chips and a drink from the cooler. The line worked its way past a small display case of souvenirs, and during our 15 minute wait we had plenty of time to absorb all the kitsch of the interior of the store. We got around to the counter by the grills and it was time to order. There are maybe 20 items on the menu. More than I expected. We got two double bacon cheeseburgers as well as a pork burger for my friend and the special fried bologna for myself. Payment is on the honor system. Eventually you find yourself in front of the old proprietor at the cash register, and you simply tell her what you ordered and she charges you. Simple as that. We found a spot on one of the many picnic tables outside and waited impatiently for our names to be called. Upon retrieving our food, we stopped at the little table of condiments and dressed our sandwiches with the staples. Then we ate. The burgers: BIG. The patties are lumpy, asymmetrical, gigantic hunks of beef. And they're good. The bacon was crispy and the cheese was melted. The cheese, buns, and hell, even the beef are nothing to write home about. There didn't seem to be any secret recipes or carefully curated ingredients at work. But the burger in its entirety was heavenly. The fried bologna was ordered on a whim and consumed the same way. I paid 99% of my attention to the burger, and rightfully so, but the other sandwich was indeed very good. Maybe it was the long drive that ensured that I wouldn't be disappointed. I mean, what kind of idiot drives 2.5 hours for a cheeseburger and then doesn't find it amazing? Did I trick myself? Or maybe it really was that good, and maybe Moonshine, IL really is a place worth visiting. I think it's the latter, but I'd encourage you to see for yourself. read more

Never too far, never too cold, never too wet... No truer words were spoken. My wife and I rode 942 miles through cold, fog, rain, storms, thunder, lightning, and wind for a moonburger. I would do it all over again. Great burger, great atmospher, great fun. You have to check it out for yourself! read more

What can you say about Moonshine that hasn't already been said? Moonshine is more than just a burger, it's an experience. The food is only part of it, the rest of it is the drive, the chance of getting lost, the chance of arriving too late to get served (be there before 12:30!) and, once there, the chance to meet some wonderful down-to-earth people. This is the kind of place you want your friends and your kids to experience before it's gone. read more

Moon burger, sigh, so divine, yet so far away. I dedicate this song to you (to the tune of Moon River) Moon burger Wonderful to eat It's such a tasty treat Downstate Moon burger Like the siren's song It beckons me to come And eat But Mrs. Tuttle Won't move her buttle After 12 pm My huckleberry friend My moon burger and me read more

People swear the moonburger is the best burger in the world. Well, that's quite a claim. Maybe you should try it for yourself and see if that's true, except that this place is in the middle of nowhere in the midst of the cornfields. The Moonshine store is a grocery store cum burger joint. The quaint little store is decorated with nostalgic collectibles and signs on the wall and it smells like hamburger when you step in. The menu is short and limited to a few varieties of hamburgers, chicken and pork sandwiches. Although hamburgers seem to be the most popular choice, I had my eyes on the bacon chicken sandwich. It was well seasoned but the store-bought bun was a little too soft for me. The red pepper relish and pepper mustard from the condiments table went well with it though. Personally I think it's worth trying for the atmosphere and their burgers, especially for first-timers but not somewhere I would go every week. read more

ONLY THING BETTER WOULD BE SOME ACTUAL MOONSHINE I've had lots of amazing hamburgers, but Moonshine produces one of the very best burgers I've ever had, every time. These are not fancy Iron Chef affectations. They are thick fried fresh beef patties with option of American cheese and/or double patties on store bought buns with do it yourself fresh tomatoes, lettuce and pickles on the side. No fries or onion rings, just choose a bag of chips and a canned or bottled drink (non-alcoholic). Eat outside on an old, many times painted picnic table in the midst of corn and soybean farms. Enjoy a pleasant drive through bucolic country side to and from. Be prepared to stand in line, but not for long. And talk to your fellow customers and the rural originals doing the cooking, delivering your burger, and taking your money. Please clean up your own trash! ONLY THING BETTER WOULD BE SOME ACTUAL MOONSHINE read more