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Telephone: (618) 433-9933

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The Brown Bag Bistro

About Us

Welcome to The Brown Bag Bistro, a celebrated American-style restaurant in Alton, IL, since 2018. With over five years of delighting customers, we serve a delectable range of sandwiches, soups, salads, and more. Treat your sweet tooth to our luscious cheesecake and ice cream desserts. Our curated beer and wine selection makes us a premier spot in Alton for an evening out. We are excited to continue serving Alton, Grafton, and the greater St. Louis area with exceptional food and warm hospitality. Drop in today for a delicious meal!

Our Story

Co-owners and mother-daughter team Chris and Erin Velloff started Brown Bag Bistro together in 2018. Chris had a lifelong dream of opening her own restaurant and after her daughter, Erin, graduated college, they decided to take the risk together. Brown Bag Bistro has been providing their local community with delicious food and friendly service ever since!

We’re a family-owned and operated business that makes fresh and consistent sandwiches that are unlike any of our competitors! Our made-to-order sandwiches are completely unique, so stop by Brown Bag Bistro for a one-of-a-kind eating experience. Our menu also includes soups, salads, appetizers, and desserts like ice cream and cheesecake. We also have a beer and wine selection that makes us the best place in town for a night out!

We’re proud to say that our customer service is the best around because we treat all our patrons like family! In addition to great food, we also boast a fun and relaxing atmosphere, so you’re sure to have a good time whenever you visit Brown Bag Bistro!

Brown Bag Bistro provides carry out, catering, and a pickup window where customers can stop by and quickly pick up their food orders. Another thing that sets us apart from other restaurants is our Itty Bitty Brown Bag Bistro food display truck! This is the ultimate food display vehicle ideal for weddings, corporate events, baby showers, and more.

We’re looking forward to partnering with Alton, Grafton, Wood River, and the surrounding areas to continue offering delicious food and excellent customer service. For more information about our products and services, contact Brown Bag Bistro at (618) 433-9933 or stop by for a visit to learn more.

Areas Served

Our Professional Associations

Alton Main Street
Rivers and Routes
Riverbend Growth Association

What We Offer

Our Specialties include:

Specialty Sandwiches

Our Services include:

Pickup Window
Patio Dining
Live Music (Seasonal)
Catering

Our Products include:

Sandwiches
Soups
Chili
Salads
Appetizers
Desserts
Cheesecakes
Beer
Wine

Testimonials

On 4/22/2025 Mark Massey had this to say:
Wonderful food, friendly staff and has a nice cozy feel.

On 4/15/2025 Maddie maple had this to say:
Phenomenal bistro club! Plus everything is homemade and you can taste the love they pour into their business!! I look forward to my weekly lunch:) Testimonial written by Maddie maple on this site.

On 4/12/2025 Picky eater had this to say:
Above par sandwiches, soups, and desserts. Highly recommend…you won’t regret it!! Testimonial written by Picky eater on this site.

On 4/11/2025 Brooke Simms had this to say:
Stopped by Brown Bag for a quick lunch To-go. The food was excellent and the employees were very friendly. We got a Rosie Roo (Turkey- Ruben) and the Adamo with Mac n cheese and a side house salad. Everything was excellent. 10/10 recommend!

On 4/10/2025 Nubia Mejia had this to say:
(Translated by Google) Delicious, we ordered the Italian beef sandwich, the meat had a super rich flavor, and the lobster soup was also delicious. (Original) Delicioso, pedimos el sandwich de carne italiana, la carne con un sabor súper rico, y la sopa de langosta también riquisima

Contact Us

The Brown Bag Bistro
318 E Broadway Alton, IL 62002
Phone: (618) 433-9933
Email: brownbagbistro@yahoo.com

On Broadway Street, about 1/2 mile from The Argosy Casino and The Clark Bridge

Where To Find Us

Payment Types Accepted

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, Debit Cards, NFC Mobile Payments, Cash, Business Checks

Our Hours

Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.

Monday: 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday: 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday: 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday: 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM

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