Restaurants near Makanda

“Loved this little shop! The coffee is outstanding and they sell fair trade, too. We ordered a few sandwiches and the ingredients were fresh, accurate, and tasty! So glad we found this shop and will stop by again!”

“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”

“Monday’s (11 17 25) HEROES were our key hosts this weekend for our Silent Auction prize getaway. April Dawn Horstmann and I, upon arrival, were greeted immediately by two angels - Mallory and Bella, along with Jim, the Proprietor / Developer. They were incredibly hospitable, helpful, kind and always smiling. The hospitality industry is challenging and they make it look easy, and fun. We highly recommend this new fave. We will return because of Mallory and Bella!”

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

“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 don't miss much about my time in SoIL but gosh I miss this brunch spot. Well worth the wait for a table, just hang out at the thrift store next door. Dutch babies are to die for. The bloody Mary's here have converted so many people, they smoke their own paprika which gives it an awesome flavor. I took so many out of town visitors here because it is actually a unique and quality place, which is quite lacking in the area generally.”

“We pre ordered many items for breakfast/brunch for our children’s wedding last week. Everything was ready exactly when they said it would be. Presentation was amazing and all the wedding party loved everything. Thank you Bunmakers for being a positive addition to our children’s wedding day!”

“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!!!”

“I am a frequent customer here. I love their coffee and pastries. Staff is always friendly. The vibe of the shop is very welcoming. Definitely a Carbondale staple.”

“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!!”

“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!”

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

“Delicious food, great service, inviting atmosphere.”

“I've had great tea and crepes whenever I go here. The pricing is also great. I love how I can get two large drinks for the price of one Starbucks drink, that's very good.”

“The cookies, cakes, cupcakes and donuts are all amazing. In my opinion, best in Carbondale!

Service is world class, always smiling and friendly and very quick. I'm afraid to mention my favorite items (misfits and parfaits) because I don't want them to sell out ;)

Also, donuts are half priced after 3:30!”

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

“For my first time ordering I was very satisfied with the Gyros sandwich and fries also the price was affordable, service was very good and fast. You'll be full from the amount serving. I can't wait to go back again.”

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

“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!”

“Great place. Staff friendly and knowledgeable as I have food allergy. They do have gluten free buns and my burger was delicious! We also got loaded fries which I couldn't eat bc its shared fryer but my hubby said they were delicious!”

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

“quick service, and the cookies are amazing.”

“Great food and friendly quick service!”

“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!”