Restaurants in Carbondale

“My absolute favorite restaurant in the US. Excellent food, atmosphere, and staff. Much love to the Aban Crew!”

“Rip’s brick Oven Pizzeria is what Carbondale needed. The food is fantastic. I recommend trying everything! The rotisserie chicken is simply delicious—far off the bone good.”

“This is my HAPPY FOOD! I love this place!”

“Fantastic food and drinks, food was ready super quickly, excellent service. 10/10 Keep up the great work!”

“Everything Atmosphere People PIZZA”

“Dale's Burger Shack is one of the best burger spots in the area. The food is absolutely delicious, and worth the trip!

Their burgers are fantastic, with smash-style patties and fully customizable with your choice of cheese and other toppings. They also have a completely killer cheesesteak, a life-alteringly good grilled cheese, and some absolutely delicious fries. They offer bottled and canned sodas, including Fitz's. They also have several vegan options on the menu, including a vegan cheesesteak! Portions are generous and well-priced, and I've never left hungry.

Seating is limited, but everything is offered to go as well. Considering they are just across the street from the park, they would make a fun picnic option. They also accept call ahead orders by phone.

The owner is a really nice guy, and all my interactions with him, and all the staff, have always been very pleasant. The incredible food is what brings me back.”

“Thee staple of late night Carbondale food no question! Everything is made to order and tastes great, service is good and the atmosphere is cozy. Great gyros, the mega one is absolutely worth the price for how much you get. It plus the fries fills the entire takeout box!”

“Fantastic food!! Very nice people!!”

“Delicious food, great service, inviting atmosphere.”

“These guys make a good pie. You're wasting your time at the other places.”

“Great food and great people. Buttered Noodles & Tooty Fruity Smoothie rock! (Also, Avocado Toast!)”

“I love this place so much! It's cute and cozy and the prices are awesome. The service and food is amazing too! This is my favorite place to go all the time. I definitely recommend coming here!”

“Veteran ran winery with great music, wine, and selection of craft beers. Had the opportunity to see the eclipse here in April of 2024. The service and atmosphere are above and beyond.”

“Always great food and service. We have been many times and have tried many different menu items. All consistently delicious!”

“The best food in Carbondale hands down. Absolutely amazing value for what you get. Locally sourced, hand prepared food. Unique recipes like no where i have eaten.”

“Such a cute coffee shop. The girls at the counter were great very helpful and friendly. We had a couple iced lattes and they were very good. Their chocolate croissant was delicious ?.”

“Such a yummy creative menu. I highly recommend ordering the sals special with everything as is. The mixture of flavors is incredible!”

“Food was really good, portions are big, prices are good, and the workers are very friendly. Thank you for the bubble tea tonight - so yummy!”

“Clean bathrooms. Nice property, good drinks and friendly staff. Pretty easy to get to…. A few windy roads and might be a little tight if you are towing something.”

“Very good food. Authentic flavor. Very clean. Spotless inside and out.”

“This type of place is in my list of favorites not just for the great food but also the awesome service we receive every time we are there... I love the family-like/friends treatment we get and we are always full and happy when we leave... Thank you for being a Carbondale staple!!! Love you guys!”

“Everything I have tried here has been delicious! Especially, the red velvet cupcake with the buttercream frosting. Their buttercream is to die for. I have tried a lot of cupcake places and Larry’s is by far the best. The staff are super friendly and helpful. Overall, great place that keeps me coming back!”

“Qin Guan Restaurant is known for its exceptional dining experience and distinct highlights: 1. **Authentic Cuisine**: The restaurant offers a variety of traditional Chinese dishes, emphasizing fresh ingredients and authentic flavors that reflect regional specialties. 2. **Elegant Atmosphere**: The interior is designed with a blend of modern and traditional aesthetics, creating a sophisticated yet comfortable dining environment. 3. **Impeccable Service**: Guests often commend the attentive and knowledgeable staff who provide excellent service and are well-versed in the menu offerings. 4. **Specialty Dishes**: Qin Guan Restaurant is renowned for its signature dishes, which might include specialty dumplings, aromatic Peking duck, or other delicacies that showcase their culinary expertise. 5. **Cultural Touches**: The restaurant often incorporates cultural elements into its decor and menu, offering a taste of Chinese heritage along with the meal. These aspects combine to make Qin Guan Restaurant a notable choice for both casual dining and special occasions.”

“I love the vibe here. Sitting down to an eclectic and delicious artisan breakfast (with good coffee guaranteed!) is the luxury you need sometimes! I had a tasty and perfectly wrapped grilled breakfast burrito. So yummy. I’m so glad to have this option back in Carbondale for dine in. Welcome back, Cristaudo’s!”

“Sunny Street is our go to breakfast spot whenever visiting carbondale. Everyone is so friendly and food is great”

“The food is outstanding. I haven’t had good moo pork in years and it was perfection. Great service too.”

“Absolutely loved it! First time being here and everything is wonderful! For the price, you get big portions and tons of flavor! 10/10 recommend!

Kid-friendliness: Amazing environment and energy! Kid friendless at it’s finest, and has an amazing photo wall by the entrance with a vine wall and angel wings.”

“Legendary dive bar!!! Great live music and cheapest beer in town.”

“Awesome service and food I definitely recommend Fazoli’s in Carbondale if you love good Italian food and a good atmosphere to dine in 👍 a big thumbs up.”

“The food is ALWAYS delicious. family friendly atmosphere. The absolute best Mexican Restaurant.”

“My boyfriend and I stayed for a few nights at the hotel that’s connected to Manny’s. They have happy hour on select beer for 4-6, the best prices in town on drinks, slots, pool, and great customer service. Lindsey took care of us all night, and did a great job doing so. The place is super clean and taken care of. They currently don’t offer food, but have some great suggestions on food nearby. We loved the atmosphere, and plan on coming back!”

“Fantastic dinner tonight! Met the new owners, fantastic people. We had a thin crust pizza and it was amazing. We opted for the chewy thin and it was perfect, toppings were great and the cheese was perfect. I had a fountain Coca Cola and my husband enjoyed Blue Moon on draft. Our server was very nice and the place was clean. 10 out of 10!! We cant wait to go back and try some sandwiches!”

“We recently celebrated a special birthday at Global Gourmet and was more than delighted with the service, food and hospitality given to us by our waiter and owner. We spent several hours there and wish we lived closer to have dinners on a regular basis.”

“Great waitress and food. Always enjoy all the TVs.”

“Food and service were great
Some teenagers left a mess on table outside and the management yelled to them to come back and clean up the mess they left
Good lesson learned for the teens”

“I used to work at Culvers and we never disappointed in serving with a smile and helping good paying customers with their orders and complaints. Yes, there were issues every once and a while but what restaurant doesn't. I've eaten there several different times while off the clock or just on one of my off days and my food was always hot and never came out wrong, it's not special treatment, it's good service and being caring and compassionate about one another. <3”

“The best coffee shop in the world they have. They have the best crew. And the best coffee.”

“Amazing place! Very friendly staff and great environment. Would definitely visit again.”

“food is amazing everything we have tried has been great”

“The Homewrecker Bowl was awesome!!”

“Great place to grab a quick bite to eat. Staff is friendly and give big portions!”

“they were down to try anything and it turned out beautiful and so tasty! It was a huge hit & everyone talked about how good it was.”

“The Best entertainment spot in Southern Illinois fun atmosphere relaxing friendly environment and cold delicious drinks in town please come out and visit Reel Lucky are you feeling lucky today”

“my wife and I were there to celebrate both my birthday and out upcoming anniversary, our waitress was super sweet, the food came out perfect, definitely worth the drive and more so”

“Wonderful experience! We just came in for a quick tasting before closing with our 6 month old in tow and the owner was so kind. The wines were excellent! We loved everything we tried. Will definitely be back!”

“Per my husband-"better gyro than El Greco!" Hot was hot, fresh, and well made. Will definitely be going back often.”

“Food i.e. Fantastic!!! Great Service and Friendly Staff . I highly recommend this place ❤️”

“A real bar experience. Reasonably priced drinks, darts and pool tables. Honestly all that an out of towner could look for. Staff was amazing. If I was local I’d be here all the time.”

“The steamed broccoli was excellent. The mashed potatoes was also very good. Only issue I had was the steak had way too much fat and wasn't cooked how I asked.”

“Thank you for the great service and amazing food this evening. We really enjoyed ourselves this evening!!! The kids loved that they were able to play pool!!! Special thank you to thw gentleman that was checking on us to make sure everything was okay and to the gentleman that went and got the kids, kid pool sticks for them to play!!! That made their day!!!”

“America ice cream truck is nice”

“Amazing food!! Roast pork was so tender, recommend the shrimp rolls, and the Thai tea was sweet and delicious! Great service too.”

“Exactly what you’d expect from a Starbucks. Friendly employees, great coffee. They have a small seating area that is great for informal meetings or homework/studying. Even when they’re hit with the early morning or lunch time rush, they still do a great job of fulfilling orders as quickly as possible.

Until recently, I only went to Starbucks for coffee but on a whim tried their iced tea. If you haven’t had their Iced Peach Green Tea Lemonade yet, you’re missing out! It’s genuinely a hard choice between that and coffee when I go there now.”

“Starbucks has pretty good coffee I'll give it Starbuck gets 100%best coffee ever”

“Bryce went above and beyond. He was extremely patient and super helpful when I was asking about the menu. Emanuel was also helpful. Both 10/10 employees who made the best smoothies!”

“The shop is an iconic fixture in Carbondale”

“Their food never disappoints and they're so friendly. We visited with our 6 year old who was extremely curious about their pizza oven. When we mentioned it in conversation, they gave him a surprise cooking lesson and showed him all about it. Talk about a great experience. Thank you for making our day!!”

“Good drinks, karaoke Friday’s”

“Food was good! I had the fish and chicken meal. Mac and cheese was decent, green beans was fire too. I ordered some sweet potatoes that I didn’t end up getting, I ain’t trippin tho. I’m sure they’re 🔥 too . Overall I definitely recommend. Oh yeah, the mild sauce was very good as well!”

“Great food great service great atmosphere Reasonably priced”

“They have pup 🐶 cups! Staff was extremely friendly!”