We stopped at The Brown Bistro on 2/25 (a favorite whenever we visit the area!) It’s always a treat, although we prefer it when it’s warm enough to sit outside & it wasn’t this time. It’s always busy, which is a sign of a great restaurant! I had a cup of tomato basil soup (which was very good!) & B ordered the Chili Mac (which was a huge portion!). I appreciated the option of bread or crackers with my soup. Everything is made to order so you do need to expect to wait a bit. Usually we enjoy a glass of wine on the patio while we wait but this time we were on our way to the airport. Lucky we had plenty of time & it was worth it! Highly recommend!
Vegan Restaurant
The Brown Bag Bistro
· $$$$ · alton · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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We stopped at The Brown Bistro on 2/25 (a favorite whenever we visit the area!) It’s always a treat, although we prefer it when it’s warm enough to sit outside & it wasn’t this time. It’s always busy, which is a sign of a great restaurant! I had a cup of tomato basil soup (which was very good!) & B ordered the Chili Mac (which was a huge portion!). I appreciated the option of bread or crackers with my soup. Everything is made to order so you do need to expect to wait a bit. Usually we enjoy a glass of wine on the patio while we wait but this time we were on our way to the airport. Lucky we had plenty of time & it was worth it! Highly recommend!
I got the Veggie Naan sandwich with red pepper hummus delivered. It was so delicious! I am a very picky vegetarian. This sandwich is FIRE! So good! Was so happy to see a real vegetarian option and not the typical junk other restaurants offer as vegetarian meals. Highly recommend! I will definitely be ordering this meal again! *Photo shows only half of the sandwich.
I got the Veggie Naan sandwich with red pepper hummus delivered. It was so delicious! I am a very picky vegetarian. This sandwich is FIRE! So good! Was so happy to see a real vegetarian option and not the typical junk other restaurants offer as vegetarian meals. Highly recommend! I will definitely be ordering this meal again! *Photo shows only half of the sandwich.
One of the best food spots in Alton. Inject that beer cheese into my veins please.