RBGA Small Business of the Month- October 2024

Discover the Delightful Flavors of Foxes-Boxes in Bethalto!

Flaky pastries? Check. Delicious multi-color macarons? Absolutely. A savory, scrumptious sandwich with soup on the side? You bet! 

Start your day off deliciously with house-made breakfast options like biscuits and gravy, fresh-from-the-oven cinnamon rolls, a lox bagel, or a hearty breakfast sandwich. You’ll want to come back for lunch—if you have any room left!

For lunch, enjoy crisp, freshly made salads and sandwiches like refreshing chicken salad, a hot gyro, or smothered Italian beef. Pair these with sides like loaded baked potatoes, creamy soup, and more, making your lunch run an easy choice.

Foxes-Boxes offers an ever-changing menu that highlights in-season produce in their top-notch house recipes. And for dessert? You DO NOT want to miss out on that!

Regulars swear by Foxes-Boxes’ cream horns, French toast, and cinnamon rolls—staples on the restaurant and bakery’s rotating menu. The bake case is always filled with a variety of pastries including macarons, croissants, meringues, kolache, and so much more!

Shop for local honey and coffee, pick up some fresh-cut flowers, and go home with something sweet from this delightful and delicious family-owned eatery, baked with love in Bethalto.

Come taste the magic at Foxes-Boxes today! 

Foxes Boxes Menu 

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Indulge in a delightful variety of ice cream at GoGo-May’s, featuring hand-dipped, soft serve, and our specialty frozen yogurt, Newberry’s. Our thoughtfully curated menu, crafted by our dedicated owners, includes everything from wraps to corn dogs, ensuring there’s something for everyone.

Kickstart your day with our mouthwatering breakfast options and invigorate yourself with our Lotus Refreshers and freshly brewed Bunkhouse Joe’s coffee, available as plain, cold brew, or ice-cream coffee. Conveniently located on Main Street in Grafton, Illinois, GoGo-May’s is at the center of all the excitement. Whether you’re strolling by or driving through, we ensure a quick and easy experience. For a seamless drive-through service, please call ahead with your food orders.

Come visit us and treat yourself today!  Our hours are:

Mon. - Thurs. 10AM-8PM
Tues. Closed
Fri., Sat., & Sun. 8AM-9PM

GoGo May's Menu
 

“We are excited to bring a new vision for honoring an art district to Grafton, offering a platform for artists to showcase their work and for art lovers to discover new talents,” said gallery owner, Gene Smith. “Our grand opening exhibition on May 25, 2024, will be a celebration of creativity and expression while we honor our Veterans. We invite everyone to join us for this special occasion.”

Discover the charm of Grafton Limestone, where you’ll find an exquisite selection of gifts and natural home products, with 90% proudly made in the U.S.A. Our store offers a delightful array of general store items, home decor, jewelry, an art section, local honey, laundry products, baby items, and so much more. Come explore and find something special for every corner of your home!

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The only real working production winery in Grafton! Enjoy our spacious patios overlooking the confluence of the Mississippi river!  Situated in the heart of historic Grafton along the "Great Rivers Scenic Byway", we are truly a winery designed for all seasons. View the confluence of the Mississippi & Illinois Rivers from our spacious patios or our glass enclosed seating area. 

We offer a full menu at our Downtown Grafton location with everything from shareable items to entrees!

Bed and Breakfast located in the historic Village of Elsah.  Each room has its own private entrance and private bathroom.  Features homemade afternoon "sweet treats" as well as a gourmet home cooked breakfast each morning.  Guests have access to common area stocked with water, soda, coffee and tea.  

Book your small intimate wedding at our outdoor gazebo and let Green Tree Inn host your wedding party.   

Gumbo2Geaux is a Cajun & Creole Restaurant run by Kyndra Green who was born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana. Her family’s recipes have been passed down for generations and are always prepared with the freshest ingredients.

Hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm. 

RBGA Small Business of the Month - July 2024

With the best wings in Madison County and the only place in the area to get Nashville Hot Chicken, Heaterz Sports Tap has been a staple to the Metro-East since 1983. 

Formerly-known as Sweet Little Things and home of the famous Steak Bagel Sandwich! Across from Paynic Funeral Home, we're a carry-out bake shop/cafe, serving breakfast and lunch, along with a variety of baked goods. We've got what your heart craves.

RBGA Small Business of the Month - March 2024 

Heather’s Zen Den is a yoga studio founded with the purpose of growing the yoga community in our area. We are located in the revitalized East Gate Plaza in East Alton IL. The studio specializes in offering a warm and welcoming environment of Zen to the community with a variety of yoga classes for everybody. All body types and skill levels are welcome. The studio was founded in 2021 as a dedication to Heather’s brother. Heather’s Zen Den strives to be the destination for zen in the community.

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Since 1956 our friendly doctors and staff have earned the trust and respect of our patients for being dedicated to your eye health as well as your vision and the latest look and styles in affordable fashion.

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Convenience store with five Riverbend locations:  

• 1818 Washington Ave  Alton, IL 62002  618-465-9402    
• 2345 State St  Alton, IL 62002  618-466-0411
• 900 E Edwardsville Rd.  Wood River, IL 62095  618-254-0148      
• 308 W St Louis Ave.  East Alton, IL 62024  618-259-8587
• 515 N Bellwood Dr.  Bethalto, IL 62010  618-259-4481

Owned by Melissa Bland, who became an Alton transplant in 2018, Honeybee Vintage offers vintage, antiques, home décor, gifts and upscale resale. “We are a collective of antique lovers in one unique space, with new arrivals every week,” Bland explained

Customer favorites include painted furniture, quilts, fruit jars, art pottery, vintage clothing, jewelry, art, embroidered linens, architectural pieces, and garden decor

“We love the cottage look, with an affinity for English and French antiques, but love to mix in pieces that speak to the heart of the Midwest, mid-century modern pieces, and upcycled treasures. We also offer a line of furniture paint, and tons of creative inspiration for your home. Also, you don't want to miss our ‘bee-tique’ of new and upscale resale clothing for children,” Bland added.      

The Air Force brought the Bland family to the area, but Bland and her family have decided to stay, due to the “unique charm and historic character of Alton,” as Bland noted. “We fell in love with our house first, but quickly returned the embrace of our Middletown neighborhood and have enjoyed putting down roots in Alton after almost 30 years of military life.”        

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Being a family-owned & operated business is why we are where we are today. From two employees in our original pizza parlor to now more than 5,000 across 100 stores in Missouri, Illinois and Kansas, we have never strayed from our family's values to make every customer feel comfortable and welcome.    

Our quality starts with ingredients. From fresh ground meats and our family's homemade sauce to delicious vegetables and full strips of bacon, every topping that covers your crispy, edge-to-edge St. Louis-style pizza is of the highest quality.    

As the originators of the “St. Louis-Style Pizza,” it has been an honor to be part of family dinners, friends' nights, game nights, and countless celebrations since 1964. We promise always to deliver the best and freshest products, so our fans can continue to pass on the tradition from one generation to the next.    

Our fun, quirky and unique shop located in Historical Mineral Springs Hotel is designed to enhance your spiritual side.  When you have a positive approach to life and its challenges, the set backs seem smaller.  Our journey isn't always an easy one, but, together, we will achieve peace and love.  Namaste!

RBGA Small Business of the Month - September 1999
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Bounce houses are an increasingly popular choice for entertainment for kids all over the world. Bounce houses are entertaining and colorful and are a great entertainment option for corporate events as well as birthday parties. It's not very often that children can have lots of enjoyment and have an entire day playing as parents watch and relax the day conversing with the other adults. However, our inflatable bounce houses are a solution to the tiresome parents' lives.

We do delivery, set up, and pickup of bounce houses to Godfrey and the surrounding areas in Illinois.  

RBGA Small Business of the Month - December 2014

From new construction, to remodelers, to do-it-yourselfer's, Kitchen & Bath Center can help you achieve the kitchen or bath of your dreams! All of our consultants are design professionals and use 20/20 kitchen design software to change styles, colors and finishes and show our customers how their finished project will look. Bring in your drawings or measurements of your room and let's get started today.  

Kitchen & Bath Center was started in 1985 by Larry Krotz, who is an Omega Cabinets Design winner. Larry wanted to offer quality cabinetry and design at affordable prices. His wife, Teresa Krotz, joined him in 1986 and Kevin Robinson, sales designer, started in 1998. With these three professional designers, we will help you make your dreams a reality.