I was looking for a new place to celebrate, Vanilla Milkshake Day and I found a winner. That Good…read moreis really, That Good. I already know that I will be going back to try more of their sweet treats. As stated, I was out celebrating National Vanilla Milkshake Day. My milkshake was made from scratch. It was creamy, thick and had a rich vanilla flavor. It truly was a good old-fashioned milkshake, like those you'd see in the movie, Grease and on Happy Days. There is just something about a milkshake made by hand and not from a machine. There's several picnic type tables in front to sit and enjoy your treat. Plus, parking is not an issue with a parking lot and street parking. That Good is a small mom and pop business, so the customer service is warm and personable. It's also black owned. So, if you are craving ice cream as a sweet treat, go check out That Good.

I love the dessert options. The bubble wrap bowl is super appealing and fun to look at and eat…read more I also enjoyed watching all the local neighbors being able to just walk up and order their treats. It's so nice to see a snack shop with outdoor seating like this one on the community. They also have hot dogs, bratwursts and I don't remember the rest of the savory menu. It's worth a stop. And you get to do a lil people watching too!

Great area to go to when its hot and you have a scooter! Love Riding there and the service is…read morefantastic, polite workers and AMAZING icecream, i may need a diet after this summer LOL! Also i LOVE the seating and parking!! Expect to see me sooon!!

I may be in trouble. I use to go to another ice cream shop in Edwardsville to get my Vanilla and…read moreOrange Sherbet twist fix. Tonight, I found out that, The Pink Cow offers it and it's homemade, too. Having The Pink Cow, close to my home, may put some pounds on my frame. The soft serve was not overly sweet and the orange sherbet had a nice tang to it. The twist of vanilla and orange was almost too pretty to eat, but I managed to enjoy it. I liked how the top curled and draped dramatically down the side. The staff of high school students were friendly and helpful. From what I could see through the service window, the preparation area was kept clean. Even the outside in front of the ice cream shop and around the picnic tables were free of debris. My cone was delicious, so I know I'll be back. Except on my next visit, I'll go down a size, so I don't go up a size.

Had a great visit to this one after eating next door. We grabbed some fudge and my wife was able to…read morefind some fun thing for the front of the house going into fall :) Pretty sure we were talking to the owner, she was super nice! We will be back to this one again as well. Near laid out store, lots of seating upstairs with tons of outdoor stuff or things for around the house. Worth a visit :)

Just visited 1904 General Store for the first time…read more I visited downtown Alton yesterday -- for the first time in years. Decided to check out the general store as soon as I saw it -- it's a cool, welcoming old building. The first floor is full of candy, chocolate, fudge, ice cream, and other treats. I picked out some candy and sampled some delicious Belgian chocolate bars. I bought one for me, but I'll be back in a few months for friends' birthdays, and to try the fudge myself. The ice cream flavors (about 8) were all unique -- you aren't getting a simple chocolate or vanilla here. The most common of the flavors available was a rainbow sorbet. I think some of the other flavors were Shipwreck, Pirate's Bounty, and Superman, though I may not be recalling the names accurately. The upstairs is full of home decor items, including a wall decorated to look like someone's front porch. The styles are cute, though not my speed, as I am something of a minimalist. You can read all about their business and the building's Worlds Fair history over on their facebook page. Hope to visit again soon.

Love the classic look. The workers were attentive and asked questions to make sure I got exactly…read morewhat I wanted. The small sized sundae was a perfect size after eating dinner.

Satan, be gone. Shivers Frozen Custard is sinful. Having lived in STL for 40 years and the last 20…read morefairly close to Ted Drew's. I can say in my humble opinion that Shiver's is the better custard. Living nearby, I have finally learned that you don't have to be a kid to order the kiddie size. By ordering the kiddie, I can save calories and perhaps be able to stop by twice during the week instead of limiting myself to one treat. I think Kiddie Size can also be called a, Senior Size. As we age, our appetites are like they use to be. Last night I couldn't pass by when I saw the FOTD (Flavor of the Day) was, Gooey Pecan Pie. I'm really not a Gooey person, but Pecan Pie is my favorite pie, so I couldn't resist. I ordered a Kiddie Concrete. It was rich in flavor and had large pieces of Pecan. I even had full sized pecans in my cup covered in the Gooey sauce. It was the perfect sweet treat to end the day. As a reminder, Shivers is also a coffee shop in the early mornings. So you can also get your caffeine fix, too. I also gotta tell you that they're dog friendly and offer free Pup Cups. Dog must be present to receive the Pup Cup. No To-Go orders for the pups.

This place got very delicious ice cream, but don't go with your friends from school because they…read morewill make you feel bad and rip your favorite pair of leggings.

​Very rude. It's a bunch of kids running the place. Each one had an attitude, and that tells me…read morethat management is probably not treating them right. Will not be coming back.

Simply wonderful! Always fresh food, beautiful decor, and…read moretable/food service is good! Will return.

I have a soft spot for Just Desserts because I remember this quaint little place from about eight…read moreyears ago when it was owned by two sisters. This is my second visit in the last two years. Every so often, I enjoy taking a drive to Alton and stopping in, so I was excited to visit again. A lot has changed since those days, but I still really enjoy the cozy, cute vibe of the restaurant. On this visit, I tried the ribs, soup, and potato salad. The ribs were okay, and the potato salad and soup were also okay, but for my personal taste they both needed a little more seasoning, maybe some salt or something to bring the flavors out a bit more. What I really appreciated was the hospitality. The owner was very nice, and the chef was nice as well. We actually had a great conversation about one of the dishes I tried, and I promised her that I would come back and give it another try. I appreciate a chef who is willing to have a genuine conversation with a customer and hear their perspective. And the pecan cookies? Those were good! I'm still rooting for this little Alton spot because I love the atmosphere and the history I have with it. I'm looking forward to going back, trying more dishes, and hopefully finding a few that have me coming back here to leave some raving reviews!

I've been going to this spot for as long as I can remember. It is such a staple in the community…read more The prices are fair and anything you order is delicious. They have food, ice cream, candy and whatever else you can think of. The service is always nice and orders are made correctly. I enjoy introducing my family and friends to this long time local spot.

THE BEST CRUNCH CONE AROUND!!!! So delicious! We never skip a trip whenever we are in town!read more

How can you beat a double cheeseburger and fries for $9? This special is offered every Tuesday and…read moreWednesday. Add a happy hour drink special and I'm in! Food was great, drinks were cheap, if you have not been to OBB for their specials, what are you waiting for? Service was great, food was hot and drinks were cold. Thank you Matt and Rachel for great service!

Food was typical. Small side of fries. They were crispy. I did like that. The bacon jam was a nice…read moretouch. Large and open. Plenty of room between tables. I did not find it to be overwhelmingly loud. Parking is sufficient. Decent menu. I was bummed I couldn't get grilled chicken. I will say that I think it gets kinda hot in there. It was a little toasty.

It was a day of craving fried chicken, so off to FEFC for an inexpensive lunch. As I've said…read morebefore, my go to is the White Box. It contains, two side breast and one center breast. I always thought a chicken breast was a chicken breast. Until I started eating here at Fast Eddie's, I didn't know there was a difference. To be honest, I still really don't know the difference. The reason I don't know the difference is because I am too busy enjoying my crispy crunchy chicken. I like how their chicken is simply seasoned with salt and pepper. Also, it's never overly greasy. The outside is thin and crispy and the inside is moist, tender and hot. All boxes come with a side of crinkle fries. They're fried crisp and the crinkles catch the ketchup, making them a perfect side. There's no dining in. It is walk-up to a window and order your food to go. The staff is friendly and hustle to get your order out to you as quickly as possible. When: January 5, 2026 Why: Craving Fried Chicken

They are the best!!! Love their wings!!!!! Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Best part is…read moreyou can call ahead and they'll have it ready soon after you arrive.

King Louie's Drive-In is a good old fashioned Root Beer Stand. What? Give me a break, I am old and…read morethat is what we use to call them when I was a little person. It's a restaurant that makes its own Root Beer and serves burgers. The King is not in my immediate area and it's not even in one of my regular driving routes. So I don't think of him that often. I need to change that, because the short out of the way drive is so worth it. I haven't used the car-hop service, but there are always lots of cars with the cute little tray attached to their drivers side window. So, I have it on my bucket list to try on a future visit. Perhaps, I'll bring my fur child to enjoy a plain burger. Since I don't use the car-hop, I go inside to order and eat in the small dining room. Yesterday, it was full of workers from the refinery and other local businesses. Lucky for me after ordering at the counter, I was able to snag a two top table to enjoy my meal. I normally get the Lion Tamer which has jalapeños on it, but today I went with a King Louie. It's a single smash burger and I added cheese. My topping were only pickles, lettuce, onion and a smear of mayo. I had them hold the tomato. I'm not a fan of mayo, but for some reason I like it on my burgers here at King Louie. The edges of my burger were crisp, it had an odd shape so you know it was hand pressed. It explodes with flavor, just like an old time 50's drive-in. The fries are equally impressive. They are super crispy and done to order, no fries sitting under a hot light waiting to be served. What impresses me is they are fries that still have their skins on. For me, that just adds flavor. Of course, the main attraction next to their amazing burgers is the refreshing homemade, Root Beer. It is always the perfect accompaniment to a burger and fries. Next visit, I having a Root Beer Float and really have a flashback to my childhood.

I just went there for my first time today. Kind of unsure what to order, I went with the old school…read moresteakburger as it comes. It was pretty much perfect. Fries are crisp and delicious too! Service took a bit, but that's because it was decently busy when we arrived. I honestly didn't expect the flavor I got with the price I paid. Some say it's overpriced, but this is a local mom and pop place, so you know what kind of quality you're going to get. I definitely recommend this place! Loved it and I will go back.