Sam's Cafe

521 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale
(618) 549-2234

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Mohammad

Best place around! Always consistent! The owner Sam is the best he always gives extra at no extra cost! He’s the man! I’ve been going here for over 25 years

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dain Slatton

You can order the same thing here every time and it will always be completely different each time. I personally don't like that. I don't like to be surprised by what my meal with consist of when i pay for it. This place can be really good sometimes, but is too inconsistent for me to order here much. Tonight was super disappointing, and all i ordered was simple chicken strips and fries.

They also don't answer their phones, so if you have problems with you order, you're out of luck.

Food: 3

Service: 2

Mary Jane

Been loving this place for thirty years Used to drive 45 mins up for the best gyros around. Live much closer now, but havent been able to get my fix. Best gryos around! Love the colorful owner, he's always hard at it, serving the best grub!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dexmarxthespot Lee

It's always good when I come here. No complaints! 10/10

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Opal Walls

Possibly some of the greatest food I have eaten in my entire life and finding this spot cause of my boyfriend was like winning the lottery and my faith in God has never been stronger

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Betty Kainz

Love Sam's. This place has the best burgers in town. Always great selections. Hope they stay in business another 20 years...at least!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

robert casey

Everything on the menu is worth trying. My personal favorite being the gyro-burger. It's a regular stop for my partner and I.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

James Walther Jr

Always the best Gyros place ever, but no place to sit anymore

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bliss Young

Holy smokes, that was some of the most delicious shwarma and gyro I've ever had. Maybe not 100% authentic, but so, so tasty!

Food: 5

Sirwan Babaei

Great with delicious food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gaby Gomez

I LOVE Sams. Nidal has been an icon there for years, remembers faces, and is always so friendly. I visit often and am almost never disappointed. Tonight was rare. I got an order of mozz sticks and they tasted old and overcooked. Hoping it’s not a repeated experience

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

J Ward

Had deluxe Gyro. Gyro cheese burger . Chicken shawarma . Fries and falafel everything was absolutely delicious large portion half was gluten-free and was amazing

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cheese Fries, Gyro Fries, Gyro Burger, Deluxe Gyro Plate, Gyro Cheeseburger

Jim Morris

Awesome guys awesome place to eat

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

stein louisjeune

Great service

Derek M

Stopped in after a 10 years stint away from Cdale. The gyros were just as good as we remembered. Staff was friendly as always.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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