The food was ok, some dishes much better than others. Menu too small, for the size of the place, they should have a more substantial menu. Coffee was ok, meaning the cold brews and iced lattes. As I mentioned a couple things on the menu were very very good, the rest were ok. We came here for the ambiance, so cool, just for that I’m giving 5 stars, it’s worth popping in. It’s a converted post office very well decorated cool place to hang out. I just think the food could be better, this would be my only minor complaint. For food choices and flavor of food I would give 4 stars. Still have to stop in and look around, so cool love this place!

This was my first visit to Post Commons, Alton, IL. The handmade-from-scratch breakfast burritos and vegetable and egg sandwiches were unique and tasty. The coffee with espresso shots was superb. I have no idea what the nightlife is like at this remodeled Federal building. Im guessing nightlife is great fun though. The old Post Office conversion is really well done and well intended. Some floor and wall areas could use a little soap and water -- hint hint! The bar areas were certainly interesting and creative (see one image). Highly recommended.

A huge place that is perfect for sitting and relaxing with your coffee. Delicious caramel latte and very nice staff!

Absolutely love this place! Gorgeous building with seating in or out. If you dine out, great view of the river. Very nice music venue and event space.

A neat place to go for a flavorful breakfast and a A+ cup of coffee. Atmosphere is great, too...an old post office, lots of space, and nice employees. Will definitely keep coming back, and look forward to visiting in the evening for some music and drinks.

First time here. Coffee and service was excellent. What a unique and interesting coffee shop. Will definitely ask for a 2nd cup if coffee

Great coffee, food and staff.

Delicious coffee and fresh food in a beautiful space!

Nice atmosphere, good selection of food, and love that its in an old Post Office. Repurposing old quality buildings is a great thing.

I was looking for a good latte, and I found it here. Great espresso. Its such a cool space to hang out.

You can easily find vegan options by omitting an ingredient on a menu item. Great place for vegan food with a tiny bit of effort!!!

My first time there. Husband and granddaughter like their coffees. I got an iced caramel coffee, it was really good. Not overly sweet and could still taste the coffee.

Love the salvaged materials inside. Coffee is great and breakfast food is top notch. Not your typical yogurt and granola, but robust breakfast burrito and sandwiches.

Great coffee and customer service. When you are able to enjoy your coffee inside, be sure to admire the great furniture and architecture.

Love the feel of the vintage space! Great coffee! Great live music!

Wow. Great use of an old post office. Takes you back in time. Historic and quaint. Oh. Yes. And coffee and unique breakfast and lunch items. All very well done and all very good. Love the building. Thanks for bringing back to life this old place. Job well done!

Inside this coffee shop is definitely one to see in downtown Alton. I wish their menu was broader. I did enjoy their pancake (it was filling). The coffee was kinda watered down, but it was still good, especially since I hadn’t had coffee in such a long time. The person who took our order was kind in helping me order the coffee I wanted. After that, I never heard from any of the staff.

Amazing space, quiet and welcoming. Great staff and delicious menu options. Highly recommend.

Ive been to the Post several times. It has never failed me with fresh, fantastic coffee. Also, the food is so varied and delicious.Come enjoy a comfortable seat, meet friends, or make new ones! Plan to so end hours, with WiFi service, as you forget the days cares.

My wife and I visited for an event. The coffee, food, atmosphere, and people were fantastic. I would recommend both as a venue, but also just for a stop if youre in town!

I recently had breakfast with a small group here and we were all happy with what we had. The food was great a little on the pricey side but definitely worth going again. I am very picky about my coffee and this is one of a few places I can say it was really good. The atmosphere was very nice and the staff was great. I will definitely be going again.

Nice use of old post office. Food was almost average and over priced. They must be new to food Service when you ask for salt and pepper and they bring a mixture of salt and pepper not each separate.

Very cool building. Good food, some decently priced considering. Coffee dark but good. Great views, marble and woodwork. Some annoying patrons but its hyperliberal and sort of trust fund/trustafarian magnet eg uw Madison or any private university so only so much you can expect. Lots of space to avoid getting stuck at first seat having to hear histrionic conversation (30 something trustafarian man) next to you or the occasional overly aggressively inspecting.Think Old bakery with an overcaffeinated, entitled campus edge. Much better than outside for hot and cold days. Options are sort of limited to be in public in Alton so great to see another place giving it a shot. Great ceilings and bathroom hardware. Edwardsville doesnt have castles and river views...

Incredible renovation of an old stone post office into a chic coffee shop. Friendly staff, relaxing atmosphere, lots of natural light. I didnt try the coffee but the breakfast food was very good. My only reason for the four stars instead of five is the pricing. $7 for a bowl of yogurt is steep.

Really great breakfast menu!

Great coffee and brunch place located in a vintage post office building.

Cute place! good food

Antique post office turned into a large and sprawling coffee shop with a small whisky bar on the side.

One of my favorite new additions to the Alton area

Great food, love the breakfast burrito. Good coffee and teas. I really enjoy sitting outside overlooking the river right now too. Service is also great.

Love this place. We had a wedding and reception here and were blown away by their staff and generous accommodations. We and the guests loved the atmosphere and they were incredibly helpful and flexible. Highly recommend for both a great coffee stop or hosting an event!

Awesome place!

First time nice ppl

Love this place! Best coffee in the MetroEast area. Super friendly staff and lovely building and atmosphere.

Amazing and unique small plate menu thatll satisfy what youre craving. High quality coffee at a better price as well. The best part is that the Post Commons believes in Altons best and wants to be a common place for the community to gather and better each other.

Wonderful ambiance and architecture. Will return.

Post is a great place with lots of seating and wide open areas. The post office feel is a lot of fun and I appreciate the posters around that detail some of Altons history. Besides that, the coffee is great. I like to get the Americano with some of their rye toast and jam. The staff is helpful and cheerful even early in the morning! If youre in the Alton area, a cup of coffee from Post Commons is the perfect thing to enjoy before a drive down river road.

Wonderful atmosphere amazing service outstanding food

Awesome place, really great espresso! Drip coffee seems a little under extracted (sour) for some reason so i would avoid that.The only thing I would like to see added is more power plugs—there’s only about 2 tables where you can charge your computer which makes it hard to do work for longer periods of time.

What a fantastic experience. 1st ever community supper was a total success.

Very cool atmosphere. Enjoyed my visit.

Pretty nice place. Relaxing. Sitting outside with a view of the river. Just a real nice surprise.

Great breakfast sandwich and cortado!

Went here on a Monday for their brunch. The space was really cool and I highly recommend stopping for that aspect, alone!. The food I got was sausage, bacon, beans, toast and eggs. Overall the food wasnt anything special. I ordered a cortado that was good. My friend, who enjoys dark roast, said the drip coffee was a bit too dark for her liking.

Great place to get any style coffee you like and a pastry or breakfast sandwich. The pretzel breakfast sandwich is amazing. The furniture is custom made by Henley Forge and very interesting. The building is the old Alton post office... all and all it is a must visit.

Wow. I cant say enough about that a place. Great coffee and service. The atmosphere is pretty awesome. Like the live music too. Not overbearing and adds to the experience. Highly recommend.

Good food, good coffee, Good Vibes good space! Its such a beautiful building, and this place has made such a beautiful use out of it. Check out the event space, check out the events, at such a lovely local establishment. Everything is delicious.

The location is charming and the building is beautiful inside. Its spacious with lots of types/styles and arrangements of seating options. Decent menu with reasonable/slightly high prices. Very nice staff. Great place to meet someone for a coffee and conversation, or to meet up with friends. Limited parking.

Loved the broccoli toast!

Great decor, awesome coffee, spacious and comfortable.

Great coffee in charming, clever place. Terrific repurposing of an old post office.

Mr Josh is a top class lad. Logan is quite pleasant as well. Keep up the good work.

I wanted to like this place, but the food just wasnt good. Literally had the worst breakfast burrito and cold coffee that Ive ever had in my life. A little salt and pepper for the burrito and cream and sugar for the coffee would go a long way in improving the food. Until then 1 star.

Seconded time coming here and walking in was just as pleasant as the first time. The staff is very nice and laid-back. It has a very calm and quiet demeanor, but chill enough to talk at a comfortable level. Its a very nice place to just hang out at with some friends. The coffee is delicious, perfect for these rainy chilly days ahead of us.

The chai is the best I’ve ever had

Comfortable and fascinating dining experience in this very large and nicely laid out grand old historic post office. Tasty, healthy, yet modest breakfast for a reasonable price. I only sampled one of their items from their limited menu selection - the breakfast tacos, and they were spicy and quite good. Excellent coffee choices! Great venue for large events as well.

Great breakfast sandwichGreat view over the river

Great place. Still looks like the post office, but you get lattes not stamps. Good place to enjoy quality time alone or with a partner.

What a nice place! Great atmosphere, food, drinks and employees!

Great atmosphere. The coffee and food is good. Justin my server, she did a great job!

Great food, amazing chai and coffee, and such great service! Love the atmosphere, and how theyre still trying their best through Covid!

I absolutely love the atmosphere, coffee is great, and food options are great. they also host events and i’ll be having my wedding here!

Love the place. What they did to the old post office was amazing. Further, they also have great coffee. I recommend the Ethiopian un-washed pour over ☕☕. Oh, I forgot, I havent had much of their food but their breakfast is delicious.

Great space for weekday reading, writing, or meeting with a group. The Ethiopian pour over was made promptly and tasted great. Pleasant decor and good coffee, tea, and food options.

The best cold brew in Alton, honestly. It fills in the gap that The Meridian/Red Spoon left in the downtown area. The building has been redone amazingly too! Such a great re-use of a unique and historic space. I had a bacon/egg sandwich, it was pretty standard - could be a little lower priced for what it is. Thats my only complaint. Ill be back for the cold brew!

I have to say this place was very cool. Loved the setup and atmosphere. Went to a birthday party there and had a ton of room. Definitely will remember this place for parties

What am incredible place! I am in love with it. This kind of stuff is what makes Alton unique.

Beautifully restored original Alton Post Office. Absolutely gorgeous. Lots of room for parties, dinners, meetings. Or just to stop in for coffee, tea, and a pastry.

Have the best lattes 🖤 Friendly spot to grab some coffee, a bite to eat, relax and enjoy the vibe.

I love the charm and beauty of this place. They serve their drinks with sustainable metal starwars and repurposed glass jars. Its a beautiful establishment. You should know the kitchen is only open 7am to 2pm.

We just had an engagement party here. We had good communication with the chef and Cheryl regarding the rental and details of our party, which was important since the engaged couple lived in California. The facility was perfect for the vibe we wanted, and we were able to add our own personal touch with decor. The food was very good and beautifully presented! He hit a homerun with what was asked for. The only challenges: they didnt put out napkins and we had to ask for the beverage pitchers to be refilled.

Really nice place to meet friends to have coffee, sandwich or a drink. Love the inside.❤

10/10. Friendly professional staff with knowledgeable reccomendations for coffee and food. Clean and fun atmosphere. Did i mention how awesome the bathrooms are? Clean and well kept together. Will visit more and more!

Amazing building! Cool spaces for food drinks, live music.. events.. Employees and owner all super friendly.. In beautiful Alton 🎶

This was a great venue. I attended a private event here. The space was large and it was perfect for the live music - they played in one room, which was open to the room with the bar and buffet, but the sound didnt overwhelm. The building has a historic feel, updated.

I would give Post Commons 100 stars if I could. Hands down one of the best places to visit in Alton! Fantastic beverages and great grub lovingly prepared by a thoroughly trained staff of baristas and cooks, each of whom are some of the most lovely people that you will ever meet in your life. A great meeting place and hangout spot for anyone, no matter what your mission is. The place is chock full of good vibes and positive energy. Even if its your first visit, you will already feel at home and welcome the minute you walk in the door. Check it out. Youll be glad that you did!

Went to the coffee shop for the first time.service was good and the coffee was very good. Plenty of room, so if you want to have a quiet time you may find it here. Tables are spaced far enough apart so a private conversation may be had.

Loved the food, coffee, atmosphere, & music at the Post Commons! This was my first time there but Ill definitely be back next time Im in town! Worth trying!

Very big and open space. I love the vibes in this place. Very helpful staff.

We absolutely love this place. It has Wi-Fi and we can go there to work or we can have a party there. People are extremely nice and its just a great environment to be around. The food is also healthy and delicious. I highly recommend this place. It is my go to escape place and a feel good place.

Awesome treasure of Alton!!! Excellent coffee, when I visited they sourced it from Seeds coffee in Birmingham. Their baristas were super kind and had great customer service. We didn’t have any of their alcoholic beverages but I liked that I had the option and it looked like the bartender was on his game and they had a great selection. The atmosphere was perfect for relaxing, meeting with someone or just enjoying the live music that was playing. There was plenty of space and seating. My only complaint is that I wish the they were open longer!

Love the atmosphere at the post. Breakfast is always pretty good and the coffee is strong!!

Best cup of coffee ever. Great atmosphere as well

Loved the experience. The Old Alton post office transformed. A great place for a cup of coffee, iced coffee & pastry. Lots of coffee selections. Very good atmosphere. Ill be going back.

Just had a coffee, it was good. I was impressed with the way the inside looked,and how original everything was. Definitely going back to try more.

A real treasure. Its one of those places youll tell your friends about. Beautiful architecture, great coffee and food too. Thet need to have evening hours during the week.

Very nice

The Post excels in every category a coffee shop should: a selective, flavorful menu of food and drinks, hospitable staff, and an inviting atmosphere come together to create an exceptional experience. The old post office building is accentuated with a modern vibe, yet maintains reverence to its historic roots, a testament to The Posts love and commitment to its community.

My order was wrong. They were not willing to fix it. Venue is really neat. Lots of dead, open space so your voice carries. Tables and chairs are unique. Service is terrible. There is no table service, you are expected to clear your own table. No refills, even for my water. The burger was okay. Probably wont be back again.

Always great service and coffee! Love the atmosphere and variety of food. Learned a new game at the pop-up!

Ill be the first to admit that I dont like writing a bad review. I will start things off on a positive note by stating that the atmosphere is pleasant and the staff were friendly. However, the food prices were quite steep and the food quality itself wasnt anything special. The Spicy brisket breakfast was absolutely the worst thing I have ever consumed. Prices dont match the quality of food.

Great food and awesome atmosphere of Altons history mixed with a nice, modern rehab of the building. Love it!

Amazing place!

The food is good, the desserts and brunch famous, the surroundings and ambiance are surreally pleasant, the art and community engagement alone makes it a cultural focus, but the BAR is a draw in and of itself. Its a superpremium back bar, and their drinks list is a skillfully curated blend of classic cocktails (Post Commons French 75 is the best Ive ever had, second ONLY to the French Laundry in Napa), local creations, and seasonal libations. If youre in a position to indulge in a little (responsible) day drinking, and youre anywhere in the Riverbend, I highly recommend it. Youll thank yourself later!

Great food, great atmosphere! Live music, and the restoration on this historic building is amazing. A must-visit in Alton.

Great place to hang out, meet people, or hold an event! The food was excellent, especially the steak tacos.

Beautiful location, the staff is super friendly and helpful and the food is delicious as well! Good coffee!

Delightful coffee shop with bakery goods. Warm, comfortable decor

Friendly staff and excellent coffee. Cool environment in an awesome location.

Family 👪 pack of breakfast burritos 🌯 were a hot over the weekend