The Brown Bag Bistro

06/14/2026

Best service in Alton, IL and it’s not even close 💅

06/12/2026

Lunch just got better...

Ground beef & Italian sausage meatloaf → stuffed with fresh mozzarella, topped with provolone, served on buttery garlic Texas toast with marinara for dipping.

Feta, dried cherries, sunflower seeds, fresh greens, Italian vinaigrette.

Creamy tomato basil on the side.

Open Wednesday - Monday. Come hungry 😋🥗🥪

06/11/2026

What’s your fighter? 🥪

The Rugrat → The Adamo → The Wadlow → The Bistro Club

You’re picking one → Go 👇

06/10/2026

THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL: Caprese Prosciutto Sandwich

Beat the heat with this refreshing, fresh sandwich!
Pesto, sliced tomatoes, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil finished with a balsamic glaze on an herb Schiacciatta roll toasted with our house vinaigrette!

06/09/2026

I’m not sure what the question was…but this is usually the answer.

Diet Coke and a chicken Caesar salad. Simple, classic, and exactly what hits right every time. Crisp romaine, grilled chicken, shaved parmesan, house-made croutons, done the way it should be. No overthinking it. Just good food, made fresh, served how you want it.

Stop by Brown Bag Bistro in Alton or call it in when you know what you’re craving.

06/07/2026

Thank you Sacred Spaces of CARE and Alton Police Department!

Today, Sacred Spaces of CARE hosted our summer Family Festival for APD employees and their families. We had a wonderful time eating a delicious meal catered by The Brown Bag Bistro. The kids painted, played games outside, and everyone visited with Murphy, our future therapy dog! This event provides an opportunity for employees to spend time together, outside of the trauma and stresses of the job, alongside their families. This was the first family event held at the newly renovated APD training center and the fourth family festival hosted by Sacred Spaces of CARE. We are honored to be able to show our gratitude to the APD families and host activities that give attention to their wellbeing. �

06/05/2026

The viral sandwich shop in Alton is WORTH the hype! 😅🥪

The Creole chicken flatbread...with caramelized onions. Yes. I get it now.

06/02/2026

We had a little too much fun last night with some of our staff for a belated 21st birthday celebration for Ella now that the semester is over! Now bring on the summer madness!

06/01/2026

Containing 19 different ingredients, "The Wadlow", is our giant sandwich! It's named after Alton's Giant, himself, Robert Wadlow!