T. Weaver
Such a great place. So much memorabilia and old-time fun things. The burger we got didn’t look anything like previous pictures posted. But it was still tasty. The tenderloin was a little dry. But in all fairness, we did go for the burger. It was a fun drive and worth the trip.
… moreCaleb Wendt
Always a good way to spend a Saturday morning with great burgers. Last time I went we all ordered the quads. Only 1 guy couldn’t finish his. Remember, the grill shuts off at 12:30, so you’ll want to get there well before then, in case there is a line.
… moreMary Mayday
Bring cash or use their ATM since they don’t take plastic. Great place, really nice people. Burgers were amazing. You get a choice of sides such as chips, potato salad, or macaroni salad, with lots of drink options as well. The store itself is a cool throwback to years gone by, with plenty of cool “knick” knacks” to buy. It’s a bit out there all by itself. We drove an hour and a half to get there, but well worth the drive.
… moreChristopher Adams
This burger joint gives back the taste of real hamburgers are supposed to taste like. Not the fast food chains of today. My wife and I love it there when we ride in on our Harley cvo Road Glide
… moreJana West
Get there early to beat the crowd. And pay attention to what you order. Those burgers are HUGE! It was a beautiful day to set under the trees and visit with people from all over the area. Such a neat place. And I could never pass up a Fanta in a glass bottle .
… moreJason Byrd
Got up early for our 2.5hr drive to eat at the Moonshine Store. Was well worth the drive, the burgers were juicy and perfectly cooked. We thought we would have a long wait after ordering, but had our food in about 5 minutes. Just hanging out with all the people, talking and listening to everyone’s stories was an experience in its own. Will definitely be back a few more times this year
… moreAndy A. (Veritas)
A Unique Stop with Road Trip Charm
I recently visited the Moonshine General Store during a trip south and found it to be a fun and memorable detour—just 30 minutes off my route, which made it an easy choice. The atmosphere was friendly and welcoming, and the burger was solid, though I wouldn’t rank it among the very best in Illinois. That said, I can absolutely see the appeal for riders and road trippers passing through—there’s something special about the setting and the tradition.
It’s worth noting that my visit was during the off-season, so perhaps I didn’t catch it at its liveliest. If you’re planning a longer trip just for this stop, it might be wise to check ahead or time it with peak season to get the full experience. Still, I’m glad I went—it’s a slice of Americana that’s hard to replicate.
… moreWayne Meyer
Great burger we had the double cheese double a whole pound cheeseburger huge, didn’t try the quad, maybe next time.
… moreJack Leffler
A small old country store in a place with a population of 2 (yes, two) that serves great, and very large burgers.
Nothing fancy at all. Benches to sit on.
Really far out in the country. I could see lots of picnic tables for summer use. One could imagine lots of groups using it as a destination burger spot.
… moreMichael Woodruff
This place is a little slice of heaven on earth. The burger was fantastic. They make burgers. You go for the burger. You leave with an amazing burger. Simple as that. Very welcoming and they had fresh tomato’s from their garden and they were the best tomato I’ve ever had in my life. (Don’t tell my grandpa I said that). It’s well worth the detour off of 70. He’ll I might have to drive all the way for my house in Texas just for this burger.
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