The Middle-Of-Nowhere General Store With Some Of The Best Burgers In Illinois
Martinsville, Illinois is a town that you may not have heard of, but maybe you passed through on your way to somewhere else. But the next time you’re in the area, do yourself a favor and stop at the Moonshine Store, a remote general store that offers some of the best burgers in Illinois.
The Moonshine Store was once only a general store. It first opened its doors in 1912 to provide provisions to the surrounding community.
The family-owned store has been run by the Tuttle family for two generations now after it was purchased from the previous owner in 1982. It has become an integral part of the town of Martinsville and a destination for travelers that are passing through.
At the Moonshine Store, locals and travelers alike can pick up a variety of provisions and merchandise, but these things are not what draw the crowds here on a daily basis.
The Moonshine Burger has made this place an unlikely destination. Voted one of the "Top 25 Burgers In Illinois," the Moonshine Burger is proof that simplicity is best.
Each patty is a half-pound of fresh, unseasoned ground beef. They are hand-made and can be ordered as a single, double, triple, or quadruple (as pictured here). Everyone who orders a Moonshine Burger raves about it! You'll just have to find out for yourself if it lives up to the hype.
The Moonshine Store is open from 6 a.m. until 1 p.m., Monday through Saturday and it is closed on Sunday. Keep in mind, too, that the grill is turned off at 12:30, so the earlier you get here for a Moonshine Burger, the better!
Have you ever stopped by the remote Moonshine Store for some of the best burgers in Illinois? Let us know if you have in the comments! To learn more and to view hours and the location, visit the official website for the Moonshine Store and follow its Facebook page for updates.
Another remote eatery that’s worth the drive is Hank’s Farm Restaurant in Ottawa, Illinois. Once a dairy barn, you can now dine on delicious American fare here.
Address: 6017 E 300th Rd, Martinsville, IL 62442, USA
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She's an east coast girl living in a west coast world. Melissa has worked in the entertainment industry for much of her adult life and loves photography, writing, and traveling around the U.S. and to far-flung locations around the world.
