Restaurants in Carbondale

“I dropped by in a snow storm one night and was blown away by the taste and quality of this chicken. I just returned to this area and cannot believe how tasty this chicken plus convenience of this place.
I have since picked up this chicken and taken some to my relatives and friends because more people need to try this place.
My elderly father tried to fight someone for the cajun potatoes. We were talking about the leftovers and he was like, the fried potatoes are mine! So even the sides are incredibly tasty.

Seriously, try this place, it's so good and they are so friendly.
Highly recommended.
I've never eaten in the store. I've only gotten to go.”

“When artistry and pizza combine. Magical chef. Quality, quality, quality.”

“Our favorite restaurant in Carbondale IL. My wife and I have been coming here for years. We heard they had new ownership so we were a bit concerned but the food was better than ever. Two Chicken Mogulghul and two cans of Vimto. Simple and delicious. Thanks Aban kitchen for always being there for us and having great food :) and a cozy atmosphere.”

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

“We had a great meal here—the food was definitely the highlight. Everything we ordered was flavorful and well-prepared. That said, we did have to wait a bit to be seated, and the restaurant was really busy, so the service felt a bit slow and scattered at times. It’s understandable given how packed they were, but it did impact the overall experience slightly. Still, if you're not in a rush and want a tasty meal, it's worth a visit.”

“I want to give a huge shoutout to Kyle, manager at Quatro’s for his excellent customer service! He went above and beyond rectifying a couple of mishaps that I experienced with Q’s. My family have been ordering their pizza for years and I didn’t really want to start going somewhere else due to some problems with ordering etc, but kyle immediately called me (without me asking him to) and offered up a solution. Kudos to him especially when a lot of other restaurants would have just shrugged it off. Than u!!!”

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

“Been a minute since I've been here but ever since I moved, I missed this place. Always had a good coffee drink or smoothie. And they have lovely little pastries. Cute place, love it a lot.”

“employees here are very nice and the food is just incredible!! i had a burger and the corn nuggets, the burgers here are really good, the corn nuggets taste like a lot like fair food, would highly recommend checking out sams”

“Delicious food, great service, inviting atmosphere.”

“always a pleasure to visit when in need of a treat! i’ve visited to reward myself after finals, to get through period cramps, and even help a broken heart after a break up. great prices and service for any need :)”

“Ordered a half sheet carrot cake with cream cheese frosting for my dad's 88th birthday, that happened to be on Father's Day. Couldn't of been more satisfied! Cake looked fantastic, and tasted even better! Excellent quality and service, and would recommend to anyone....many thanks!”

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

“What a great tasting. The rum and whiskey were smooth, great sipping drinks. The owner gave us the best tasting/learning experience. We'll be back in the fall when the Rye is bottled.”

“We brought our 3 grandsons here & all had some yummy treats!! The frozen yogurt was SO GOOD & the boys enjoyed all the toppings! The staff was very welcoming, attentive & friendly!”

“All the food was very fresh and very good. Love this place for its sushi and very friendly attentive staff. I think my glass of iced tea was ever empty. The green bean sauté was especially good today. Add some protein to you are all set.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

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

“Stopped here while staying overnight in Carbondale. Loved the setting & friendly staff. Did a wine tasting & decided we loved Don’s Estate Dry White Vignoles. Took a bottle with us & enjoyed later on the patio at the Home2 Suites in Springfield. Wish you weren’t so far from our home in Des Moines Iowa.”

“Fantastic food!! Very nice people!!”

“Great food, service was great and food was done in a very respectable amount of time. Food was extremely good and tastes homemade and the prices were surprisingly reasonable”

“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!”

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

“Fantastic atmosphere, friendly staff, great prices, good music”

“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”

“Absolutely amazing experience at Underground revamped! Hazel is the head chef and she is incredibly talented.

every dish she prepares is full of flavor and clearly made with passion and attention to detail. Beyond the food, she creates such a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere that makes you want to stay all night. You can truly tell she cares about both the food and the people. Great energy, amazing service, and an unforgettable dining and cocktail experience. Highly recommend!”

“Highly recommend!!! We wanted an authentic small-town diner experience with tasty food and that is exactly what we got! The BLT, cheeseburger, and biscuits and gravy were delicious and the portions were sizeable. Great service, real people, and we even met the owner Kyle. Thanks for everything!”

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

“Awesome food, drinks and service. very good place. My favorite.”

“Every time I eat here it becomes a joyful, happy experience with perfectly prepared food and an excellent server ( tonight it was Justin ). I go about once a month now with a friend and we have such a wonderful evening.”

“By far my favorite restaurant in Carbondale! I go here often and always ask for omar to serve me. Delicious food, beautiful bar area, lots of seating and always the best service. Margaritas and tacos are 10/10”

“My experience was great from start to finish. The service was great and the cake we ordered for my grandsons birthday was delicious. Everyone raved about it. Thank you Kozy Cakes for making Gabriel's birthday so sweet😊😊”

“🥰Awesome Smoothies and Friendly Staff. Helpful. Never a concern.”

“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”

“Food was excellent! Staff gave amazing service! We had the Hibachi experience with our family and would definitely recommend!”

“This review is coming from one of your favorite bartenders! Please stop by and see me for $2 Domestics from 4-6pm daily! I've always got slot machines, $1 pool games, affordable drinks and good conversation!!”

“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.”

“She truly goes above and beyond in every sense of the phrase! From allergy concerns, to flexibility, to responsiveness, she is just incredible! I have never had desserts better than hers or received the customer service in a vendor than I do with her! 10/10 recommend!!!!!”

“I could eat this every day of my life and be completely happy”

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

“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”

“I stop by about once a week on my way to work to pick up a few slices. Probably my favorite place to get a slice of sausage in town. The vibe is chill and the staff are cool.”

“The shop is an iconic fixture in Carbondale”

“The Homewrecker Bowl was awesome!!”

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

“I love this place, and it is great everytime i go. Im a huge fan of gyros, and their fries are delicious. They appear to be going back to waiters/waitresses serving you at your table, which is a healthy sign for a business. One of the only places in the Southern Illinois area that i enjoy.”

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

“Friendly bartenders, very awesome people frequent it (I live in Johnson Co, so I love meeting anyone who’s “different” from Johnson County is great!) great music, very cool atmosphere!”

“This is the second time I’ve had this place and it’s so consist which is so nice because some places in the area aren’t. This place is so good and it’s so refreshing to have different options in Carbondale since I feel like it’s the same thing different place but this place is a must go if your in the mood to try something new! And for the price this place is fantastic for the amount you get I got egusi with fufu n chicken and it was sooo good! Definitely will be back again!”

“My husband and I are from north of Chicago and since we moved down here we’ve struggled with finding food that could even come close to what we would eat back home, and they nailed it. Their food makes us feel like we’re right at home and is so comforting. Best Chicago dog in Carbondale hands down!”

“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.”

“They came out to our road when we heard them around the area, they responded quickly as possible to 3 boys awaiting their appearance !!! Than you SO much !”

“love there pizza and you cant get unlimited toppings”

“Best pizza I've ever had, watching them cook it in a brick stove inside the wall feels so authentic and the place has amazing food for the value. Very friendly staff and really good environment.”

“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!!!”

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

“Besides being the cleanest business in Southern Illinois, it has, by far, the best team. I had a very large order recently on a Friday. If you don’t know, every Friday is like Black Friday at Smoothie King because they discount the 32 oz. So, they are always busy. They managed my large order while pushing out a constant drive thru line at the same time. The humans working there are smarter than the computers which is always a plus. Excellent product. Fabulous staff. I’m a born again Smoothie Queen because of Carbondale Smoothie King.”

“Good drinks, karaoke Friday’s”

“They remodeled the Starbucks and it looks great! The seating area is smaller now, which kinda sucks, but there’s still enough space to sit. The menu’s the usual Starbucks stuff. With the new setup, you can order online and pick up in store. The staff are always super friendly.”

“McAlister’s is a lovely place to be in! The food and services the staff provides is more than promising to say the least. Usually I order my food online, but I recently decided to come in for experience and these people did not disappoint, especially the sweet lady Mia, she provided one the best services I’ve had in a long time, 10/10 staff member in my book. I’ve picked the turkey ranch BLT and the richness in its flavors has peaked my expectations. Dining in McAlister’s is now my favorite place to be!!!”

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

“Quick service for a Saturday night. Delivery driver was prompt and courteous. Will order again from this store.”

“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.”

“All the food was very fresh and very good. Love this place for its sushi and very friendly attentive staff. I think my glass of iced tea was ever empty. The green bean sauté was especially good today. Add some protein to you are all set.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

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

“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”

“Amazing service became my Favorite fast food place instantly”

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

“The shop is an iconic fixture in Carbondale”

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

“When artistry and pizza combine. Magical chef. Quality, quality, quality.”

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

“All the food was very fresh and very good. Love this place for its sushi and very friendly attentive staff. I think my glass of iced tea was ever empty. The green bean sauté was especially good today. Add some protein to you are all set.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

“The handsome man with the beard, Paul I believe his name was. Were super kind to me throughout the entire process of taking my order, checking me out and handling my food. even when my order was wrong he promptly had it remade. He made me feel special and not just another customer. Even my daughter took note of it. I hope to see him every time I order from this location! Very satisfied! 😁”

“I just had the most horrible Sonic experience of my life! I used the app to order like I usually do and my food is always ready within a few minutes after my assigned time. Today is my daughter's birthday and I had some people wanting food from Sonic and some people wanting food from another place. I picked up the other food first because I knew I could order on the Sonic app and it would be ready when I got there. I sure was wrong... I checked in at 4:30 for an order that was supposed to be ready at 4:35. I push the button a couple of times to ask about my order and they told me it was on its way. Finally at 5:10 I was fed up. I pushed the button again to ask about my order and they acted like they wanted me to order all over again and then they just shut the mic off on me??? A few minutes later part of my order came out but not all of it... then they went back and got the rest. unfortunately the other food I got was cold and the sandwich I got from Sonic was cold as well. Don't think I'll be going back there again for a long time if ever... thanks for ruining my daughter's birthday...”

“McAlister’s is a lovely place to be in! The food and services the staff provides is more than promising to say the least. Usually I order my food online, but I recently decided to come in for experience and these people did not disappoint, especially the sweet lady Mia, she provided one the best services I’ve had in a long time, 10/10 staff member in my book. I’ve picked the turkey ranch BLT and the richness in its flavors has peaked my expectations. Dining in McAlister’s is now my favorite place to be!!!”

“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”

“Great food great service great atmosphere Reasonably priced”

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

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

“Love this Taco Bell! I never get an incorrect order, always get napkins in the bag, never takes long in the drive thru and the staff are always nice as well as professional.”

“Awesome food, drinks and service. very good place. My favorite.”

“Always my first stop visiting home from Dallas. Still the best queso I've ever had!”

“they were very helpful and kind to us. look to go again soon thank you all there.”

“I love this place, and it is great everytime i go. Im a huge fan of gyros, and their fries are delicious. They appear to be going back to waiters/waitresses serving you at your table, which is a healthy sign for a business. One of the only places in the Southern Illinois area that i enjoy.”

“We’ve drove over from Cape two times now and had excellent food and just as good service both times. The service was outstanding and everyone has been very friendly.”

“Ordered catering for a work lunch- the food was delicious and the service couldn’t have been quicker. 10/10 recommend!”

“Excellent tap list, really high quality cocktails and ingredients. Staff is friendly and professional. So glad I found this gem!”