Sample image · not this kitchen. Stand-in until we have their vegetarian or vegan plate from the restaurant (not a Google or Yelp guest photo).

113-mile drive from Clayton via I-57 (about 2 hours). Outside the 100-mile drive ring — listed as a highway stop, not a St. Louis dinner.

A southern Illinois vegetarian room that has outlived several names. House soysage, veggie burgers, sourdough, gluten-free bread, breakfast until close. Wednesday through Sunday, 9–3. 113 miles via I-57 from Clayton — labeled On the road, not a St. Louis dinner.

• House soysage
• Veggie burger
• All-day breakfast