Downtown Alton

First-class coffee, second-class excuses.

Craft espresso drinks pulled to order, house-baked pastries, and cocktails made with intention — all under one roof on East Elm Street.

6 AM

Open Daily

33 E. Elm

Downtown Alton

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Day & Night

A warm café interior with pastel tones, espresso machine, and cozy seating at The Pink Cow in Alton

Espresso Bar

Single origin beans

Our Story

A place that feels like coming home

The Pink Cow started with a simple belief: a great cup of coffee and a well-made cocktail shouldn't live in separate worlds. We opened our doors on East Elm Street to give Alton a space where the morning rush and the evening wind-down share the same warm, welcoming walls.

Every drink is pulled, poured, or shaken by hand. Every pastry is baked on-site. We source our coffee from roasters who care about the farmers who grow it, and we pour our cocktails with the same attention to detail — whether it's 7 AM or 10 PM.

Single-origin

Rotating espresso selections

House-made

Syrups, bitters & pastries

The Pink Cow café interior with warm lighting and modern decor

Visit Us

We'd love to see you

Address

33 E Elm St, Alton, IL 62002

Hours

Monday – Thursday 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday – Saturday 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Your table is waiting.

Whether it's your first cup of the morning or your last drink of the night, The Pink Cow is here for you.

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