Sam's Cafe

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

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Heart Attack Fries One with Jalapenos
Philly Steak Cheese Fries
Breaded Mushrooms
Deluxe Gyro Plate
Gyro Cheeseburger
Sam's Big Burger
Corn Nuggets
Gyro Burger
Mozz Sticks
Pizza Puffs

Burgers and Sandwiches
Chicago Style Hot Dog
Philly Cheesesteak
Gyro Cheese Burger
Sam's Big Burger
Sam's Double Burger
Bacon Burger
Mushroom Burger
Polish Basket
Quarter lb.
Super Steak Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Breast
Fried Chicken Breast
Italian Beef
Teriyaki Chicken
Chicken Philly
Fish Sandwich
Fish and Chips
Bacon Swiss Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Cheese
Fish Sandwich Combo

Gyros
Chicken Gyro Sandwich
Deluxe Gyro Plate
Chicken Gyro Plate
Gyro Fries
Beef Sandwich

Salad
Garden Salad
Tahini Salad
Chicken Salad
Chef Salad
Gyro Salad

Shawarmas and Kebabs
Shish Kebab
Chicken Kebab
Shawarma Beef
Shawarma Chicken

Vegetarian Pitas
Falafel Pita
Combo Pita
Hummus Pita
Vegetable Pita
Hummus with Bread

Sides and Extras
Cheese Fries
Mozzarella Sticks
Corn Dog
Jalapeno Poppers
Chicken Strips
Gyro Meat (Six Ounce)
French Fries
Chilli Cheese Fries
Breaded Mushrooms
Hummus with Pita
Chicken Nuggets
Chicken Wings (Six Pieces)
Extra Cheese
Extra Veggies
Extra Sauce
Extra Pita
Extra Meat (Four Ounce)

Sam's Best
Stroke Burger Combo
Bacon Burger Combo
Heart Attack Burger Combo
Nachos
Rich Teriyaki Chicken Combo
Buffalo and BBQ Wings Combo
Ten pieces.
Bacon Swiss Chicken Combo
Death wish Burger Combo
Quadruple Bypass Burger Combo
Chicken Kabob Combo
Grilled Chicken Pita Combo

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Recent Reviews

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...
September 2025
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!
September 2025
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
August 2025

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Sam's Cafe

521 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 549-2234