“Wonderful bakery and restaurant with the most delicious food! And the sweets are so delicious! The prices are amazing for the quality of the product. This is our family's absolute favorite place to go to get a bite to eat and some delicious treats afterwards. They also make excellent coffee and tea! If there's one spot you should stop by in Carbondale, it's Cristaudo's! Words don't do it justice! Try it for yourself and enjoy the bliss of food done right! The smile on his face says it all!“
“Welcoming. Quaint bakery. Many Guatemalan pastries, from the dry/crisp to the moist rich. They have both traditional and baked flan. Their jalapeño bread is a regional rarity. Imagine a 9-inch long french bread roll, stuffed with a mixture of cream cheese and jalapeño slices. Tear it in two and eat from the insides to the ends.“
“From opera cakes and chocolate Earl Gray cupcakes to birthday cakes and special dipped strawberries with gold leaf, Keesha creates beautiful and delicious desserts for small and large occasions. Always going the extra mile, a wonderful addition to the bakery scene in Southern Illinois!“
“The staff there is always very friendly and always smiling. I love going there to get donuts in the morning. They also have muffins, cakes, donuts, cookies and other items to snack on lol They also have made all the cakes for my family for the past 5 years. They do an amazing job with many options.“
“We just left the store and the manager and our check out girl were. Absolutely wonderful! They had two people causing some trouble and they both handled it with the utmost respect even though it wasn’t deserved! Shout out to to both of you , great job ! Love this store!“
“We just visited the bakery for the first time yesterday. We had some of the best cookies and cinnamon rolls. We came because of her good reputation. We also bought cookies for a young friend who just had surgery. Her mom messaged me and said she didn't know who Heather is, but she makes the most amazing cookies, especially the cookies and cream cookie. My husband is also a very picky snacker and he said those were the best he every had. And.... the service was amazing too. We will definitely return.“
“Decision between Coffee here and a Mocha frappe at McDonald's is easy: Get your Drinks here instead. It'll be done right here, if it's not, they will fix it. I've never had a bad experience here. Give them some love and attention.“
“Their cookies, brownies, and cakes are DELICIOUS! They have delivery service and you can count on them to do a great job!!! My husband was out of town for his birthday serving the community with the military, so I decided to send him a surprise with them. They did an amazing job and they included a lot of cookies, brownies and a Cake ? I can’t believe they added that much for what I paid! Thank you!!! My husband was so happy and also brought some brownies home. Highly recommended!!!“
“Longbranch is one of the best restaurants in the area for fresh vegetarian food, coffee, service, and ambiance. I have been a patron here for years and they never miss. Elaine and all of the staff are incredibly kind and attentive. The food is fresh, delicious, and fairly priced. I’m surprised that many think the portions are small because I almost always leave with a to-go box. For non-vegetarian diners, I can assure you that you will find something on the menu that you like. Their food is so good.The staff also make people feel like they are a part of the community even if they are only passing through. Longbranch is a Carbondale gem for so many reasons and they’re one of the first places I recommend when people are visiting.Vegetarian options: Wide range of options from avocado toast to falafels.Dietary restrictions: Easy to find vegan vegetarian or gluten free options.Parking: Weekend parking is free. During the week it is incredibly affordable.Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly. Elaine loves kids and will always pull out special toys for them to play with or just talk to them.“