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The Benefits of Dining Local vs. Big Chains

When it’s time to grab a meal, you have plenty of choices: big national chains or your local neighborhood bar and grill. While chains can be convenient, supporting a local favorite like The Frosty Mug Bar & Grill in Mount Vernon, IL comes with unbeatable advantages.

1. Fresher, Flavorful Meals

Local restaurants take pride in preparing food with care. At The Frosty Mug, our menu is packed with made-to-order dishes like:

  • BBQ Nachos with pork BBQ and cheese sauce

  • Smoked Brisket and Pulled Pork Sandwiches

  • Macaroni Bowls topped with BBQ meats

  • Fresh salads like our Chef Salad or Black & Blue Chicken Salad

Unlike big chains that rely heavily on pre-packaged meals, you’ll taste the difference in every bite.

2. A Warm, Unique Atmosphere

Chain restaurants can feel the same no matter where you go. The Frosty Mug Bar & Grill offers a family-friendly, casual vibe where you can:

  • Relax after work

  • Watch your favorite games on 9 big-screen TVs

  • Enjoy live entertainment every Friday night

It’s a spot where neighbors gather and every visit feels personal.

3. Supporting the Mount Vernon Community

Dining local means your money stays local. By visiting The Frosty Mug Bar & Grill , you’re supporting a small business that has been part of Mount Vernon since 1989, providing jobs and giving back to the community.

4. Personalized, Friendly Service

Local spots take customer service to heart. Our team knows regulars by name and always serves with a smile—something that’s hard to find in a fast-paced chain restaurant environment.

5. One-of-a-Kind Specials and Events

From Taco Salad Mondays to Brisket Manhattan Fridays and Bloody Mary Sundays, The Frosty Mug Bar & Grill offers daily specials that change throughout the week. Pair them with domestic pitchers on Fridays or Speedrail specials on Saturdays for a truly local experience you won’t find at a chain.

Dine Local and Taste the Difference

Next time you’re deciding where to eat, skip the cookie-cutter chains and experience Local Dining in Mount Vernon, IL at The Frosty Mug Bar & Grill. Enjoy hearty meals, friendly service, and the kind of neighborhood charm only a local bar and grill can offer.

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  • Mon-Fri 9am to 11pm
    Sat & Sun 11am to 11pm
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Aur Beck

Recommended by a local under my criteria of something quick and Fast and nonchain local Definitely a bar Taking a seat at the bar a Joy to see the Fine tuned machine of the 3 people working in the kitchen and 3 ladies serving food. I liked how they helped each other Dessert first meant strawberry cheesecake which was covered with plenty of strawberries I hardly had time to eat my strawberry cheesecake before the special made it in front of me which was a smoked chicken bacon ranch chef salad. Now i ordered it wanted to see how a bar would provide a salad and i could say this is the first time i've ever been fully satisfied by a chef salad Both in being full and in taste. Crumbled bacon shredded chicken shredded cheese With a wide Variety of different kinds of vegetables not just lettuce With 2 things of ranch on the side.

Donna Gilbert (Mrs G)

We had not been here before and decided to stop in. Had exceptional service. The staff and patrons were very friendly. Very relaxed atmosphere. There was a very nice outdoor seating area, although it was to hot to sit outside today. We both had the brisket sandwich which was nice slices of brisket on a hoagie bun. Had different choices of sauces for the sandwich. I had the mild which was a sweet mustard sauce. My husband had the habanero sauce which I tasted, it was not hot like you would assume it to be. Both sauces had delicious flavor. The sandwiches came with potato chips. Looking forward to trying some of their other food items.

Stan F.

Food was delicious place was clean but if your not a local you won't have any interaction with the staff or locals.

Matthew Holland

Hidden Gem!! A Local Spot! Worth the drive from the interstate!! Stopped here on our way through, it was about 20 minutes off our route but the reviews looked good and worth the detour! From the outside it's rough, but packed parking lot and smoke coming from the kitchen lured us in! Two feet in the door and we knew we were in the right place. The smell from the smokers and house made BBQ filled the air. Greeted with a "howdy and seat yourselves!" Menu had about 20ish items. Everything looked great and they even had some never before thought of meals, like the horseshoe! Food was fast and perfect!! I recommend the grilled chicken sandwich, the BBQ nachos and the horseshoe! Oh and the Mac n chz bowl was massive!! This is now on our route everything we are in the area!!!

Kenneth Bornert

Great smoke. You need to try this place if you like BBQ. I ordered the pork loin. It was smoky and so juicy. Bbq sauce on the side. Paid with onion rings(best I've ever had) and a real down-home, authentic cowboy beans. 3 beans with ground beef, sweet and smoky. Garlic bread and sweet tea rounded out the meal. Wife ordered their quarter pound burger with cheese and everything. It was also smoky and tasty. We drove an hour and a half from St. Louis just to try this place. We were not disappointed. Make a day trip, it's worth it.

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