# The Brown Bag Bistro > Sandwich shop offers a cozy atmosphere with a spacious outdoor patio featuring live music. The vibe blends a small town feel with high-quality food and a lively, warm setting. Patio seating draws crowds looking for a breezy, inviting place to enjoy fresh, flavorful sandwiches. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/TheBrownBagBistro - Address: 318 E Broadway, Alton, Illinois, United States - Phone: +16184339933 - Website: https://brownbagbistroalton.com/ ## What it is good for - Grilled Cheese — 10/10 - Chicken Salad — 10/10 - Burgers — 10/10 - American Food — 10/10 - Desserts — 10/10 - Reuben — 10/10 - Salad — 9.7/10 - Food — 9.4/10 - Sandwich — 9.2/10 - Lunch Spot — 8.9/10 - Bread — 8.3/10 - Outdoor Seating — 8.3/10 - Soup — 8.2/10 - Outdoor Space — 8.1/10 - Date Spots — 7.7/10 ## What people say - "I thought the sandwiches here were 10/10." - "I loved the beautiful patio atmosphere." - "The French Onion soup was excellent and served piping hot." ## Good to know - Expect limited indoor seating, which can lead to long wait times. - Lunch prices for sandwiches start at $13 or more. - The restaurant charges a 3% fee on all credit card transactions. - Parking can be difficult, especially during busy hours. - This is not a fast food restaurant; plan for longer wait times. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.