8 Best Cafes near Murphysboro

“We were just visiting and found this gem! I fell In love immediately! I had the peach lemonade and it made me so happy. Try it and you will see why! So delicious!! I also had the fried bologna breakfast sandwich with totally hit the spot. The staff were wonderful and so helpful! We will most definitely be back! 🥰“

“The food and the staff here are amazing! The burgers bomb! The gyros bomb! Everything they make bomb! This is my third time coming here since I moved to Carbondale and definitely will be coming back for more! Definitely give this place a try!“

“I love this place! I recently went with my future sister, but I've been many times before with other friends. The crepes are delicious, and the tea options are many. It has both sweet and savory crepes. My personal favorite is the mushroom chicken crepe for savory and strawberry and honey for sweet.
Note: they also have free Wi-Fi and would be a great place to catch up on assignments as it is right next to the SIU campus.“

“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 love the vibe here. Sitting down to an eclectic and delicious artisan breakfast (with good coffee guaranteed!) is the luxury you need sometimes! I had a tasty and perfectly wrapped grilled breakfast burrito. So yummy. I’m so glad to have this option back in Carbondale for dine in. Welcome back, Cristaudo’s!“

“Excellent little local coffee shop right here in Carbondale near campus and exactly the kind of place you hope to stumble across on a rainy morning. The atmosphere is cozy, welcoming, and full of personality without trying too hard. Service was genuinely kind and helpful from the moment I walked in, and you could tell this is a regular stop for a lot of locals and students alike.

The inside has a very relaxed vibe with plenty of seating whether you want to study, catch up with friends, or just enjoy some quiet time with a coffee. Prices were very fair, the drinks hit the spot, and I highly recommend grabbing one of their souvenir mugs while you’re there.

If I were a student here, this would absolutely become one of my regular spots. Visiting parents and travelers take note — this is a great little place to add to your radar when passing through Carbondale.“

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

“I paid $13 for a small salad and a chicken salad sandwich. I don’t mind paying that much but when this is the amount of chicken salad that gets put on my sandwich….just ridiculous. Y’all should be ashamed to send this out of your establishment.“