Restaurants near Makanda

“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 is one of our favorite spots. We come here often to grab ice cream, sit on the boardwalk, and just enjoy the view. It is so peaceful to relax in nature, and watch the train pass by every now and then.”

“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.”

“Don't let the hole in the wall vibe fool you. The food here is fresh, delicious and very affordable. I got hummus, 3 massive chicken tenders, a leg and a thigh with a drink for under $20. I come here regularly because half the time I can't even buy and cook the food for the price. Oh and don't dismiss the middle eastern food. That stuff is better than their chicken and their chicken is amazing”

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

“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!”

“I went to the 7 Brew in Carbondale today and me and my dad asked a worker named Presely for her favorite drink and she gave us an energy drink with pineapple, cold foam, and other flavors I can't remember right now, but she definitely made us one of the best drinks we've had in a while. So if you ever find yourself at 7 Brew in Carbondale and Presely is working be sure to ask for her favorite and you'll leave happy!”

“The food was worth the wait, but there was a LONG wait at noon on a Friday. We requested a table for 2 at noon, was sat at 12:50, and received our food at about 1:40. Fortunately we were in no rush.”

“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!”

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

“Fantastic food!! Very nice people!!”

“Super clean and super friendly. We were greeted by a friendly worker when we entered and when we left. Food was amazing. I was so caught up in the zing of the sauce and fresh, stretchy cheese that I forgot to take a photo. Sooo good. Will definitely be back!”

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

“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.”

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

“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!!!”

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

“Cute coffee shop close to campus. They use mass produced syrups which I don’t love in my lattes. That’s the only reason I’m giving them 4 vs 5 stars. I’m spoiled by yummy homemade syrups from coffee shops. My blueberry latte was good. They have alternative milks and it was reasonably priced.”

“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”

“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!”

“Best tea shop I've ever been to. Call me basic, but the iced taro tea with boba is basically a comfort food for me at this point. Also don't sleep on the crepes! They are delicious (especially strawberry and Nutella!) and great to share with your significant other.

My wife and I came here all the time while attending SIU. That was over 10 years ago and we still drive 40 minutes here to get tea some days.”

“First time here, best food around! We ordered butter chicken and chicken fried rice. It well worth drive if you never tired Indian food. We for sure will be back to try more delicious food!!”

“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.”

“Delicious food, great service, inviting atmosphere.”

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

“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!”

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

“Wonderful experience! We just came in for a quick tasting before closing with our 6 month old in tow and the owner was so kind. The wines were excellent! We loved everything we tried. Will definitely be back!”