Restaurants near Makanda

“A coffee drinkers paradise! Several house blends to die for. We sampled several and enjoyed them all. This tiny little place is hidden away Makanda IL. Too bad it's so far from home...I would be there every morning.”

“This whole shopping center is wonderful every time I go here I love it so many things to look at always have something going on the people are great the countryside is great it's a nice experience kid friendly the whole thing if you get a chance everybody should go at least check it out”

“This place is beautiful; the buildings, the view, the arrangement, and good parking. I had a sandwich that was perfect and stacked high. LIVE MUSIC topped off the visit (was the reason for my visit) and a friendly staff made it a pleasure to visit.”

“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.”

“AJ was wonderful. Food was excellent! Chef was awesome!”

“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.”

“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.”

“I just discovered Heather’s lemon blueberry pound cake at Riverside Mercantile in Elizabethtown! It is just delicious! Light and lemony…just right for me! I’ll be stopping by in Carterville!”

“Everything Atmosphere People PIZZA”

“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!!”

“Amazing food and service! We came in as a big group with kids and were lucky to get a table quickly. We tried a bunch of dishes - suggested by our friend: the Dervish Bowl, Trainwreck, smashed fried potatoes, cinnamon and lemon blueberry Dutch, and the classic combo bowl with chicken sausage. The chicken sausage really stood out — super flavorful and cooked just right. I actually wished I had more of it! The lemon blueberry Dutch was a bit too sweet for me, but still tasty. Even the coffee was smooth and easy to enjoy, and I’m not a big coffee drinker. Our waitress was so nice and helpful! This place is such a gem in Cobden — we’ll definitely be back!”

“Delicious food, great service, inviting atmosphere.”

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

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

“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 ?.”

“I just stopped by to hear some live music and found a friendly staff, beautiful, peaceful setting and people having fun. I'll be back!”

“We had the chicken spice pizza & the BEST hot Italian beef sandwich! Will for sure be coming back!”

“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!”

“We love the people and the food! You must go see for yourself if you love authentic Mexican food.”

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

“Great food and friendly quick service!”

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

“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.”

“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!”

“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!”

“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!”

“We went for the first time and will definitely be back! A very cool local spot! Our experience below!”