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Cafes and Bakeries

Cafes and Bakeries

Breakfast or brunch in Downstate Illinois

Cafes and bakeries in Downstate Illinois are great spot for breakfast or brunch with friends and family. Our 22 counties represent 50+ cafes and bakeries throughout Downstate Illinois.

Berkemann's Baker's Dozen

 New Baden, Illinois
Come in for a tasty breakfast or try our many pies and cakes. We also specialize in wedding cakes, sheet cakes and ...more!

Covered in Chocolate Deli & Desserts

 Breese, Illinois
Carlyle, IL natives, Covered in Chocolate Deli & Desserts, has moved to Breese! Visit Covered in Chocolate for ...more!

Oh So Sweet Bakery & Cafe

 Carlyle, Illinois
A cozy bakery and café serving a delicious variety of desserts, espresso and non-espresso drinks. Join us fo...more!

Olde City Cafe & Bar

 Breese, Illinois
Enjoy specialty espresso drinks, bakery items, and lunch in a cozy spot that works just as well for a morning coffe...more!

Press Coffee & Tea

 Trenton, Illinois
Press Coffee and Tea brings fully customizable beverages to Clinton County. Located on Old Highway 50 in Trenton, t...more!

The Red Porch Cafe

 New Baden, Illinois
The Red Porch Cafe in New Baden operates with the mission to “Brew Good. Do Good.”  Every pur...more!

Sin City Cafe

 Beckemeyer, Illinois
Stop in for coffee, ice cream, and a casual bite at a welcoming local spot in Beckemeyer. With a relaxed atmosphere...more!

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Whether you’re looking for a festival, marathon or something family-friendly to bring the kids to, Downstate Illinois has something for everyone. The region hosts over 900 events each year, and we pride ourselves on providing the most accurate event information so that you don’t miss a thing.
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Road Trip Itineraries

Road Trip Itineraries

22 Counties made for Road Trips
Downstate Illinois was made for road trips! With the help of our road trip itineraries, you can discover all that our 22 counties have to offer — from family fun to outdoor adventures and shopping sprees. 
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Columbia Community Market

Columbia Community Market

 August 27, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Columbia American Legion | Columbia, IL
Swansea Farmers Market

Swansea Farmers Market

 August 27, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Rural King Parking Lot | Swansea, IL
100 Years of Horsepower

100 Years of Horsepower

 August 27, 2026 - August 29, 2026 @ 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Renner Stock Farms | Belleville, IL

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