Guidebook for Carbondale
Food Scene
Best brunch. Try the stuff French toast or the corned beef hash with scrambled eggs.
23 locals recommend
Harbaugh's Cafe
901 S Illinois AveBest brunch. Try the stuff French toast or the corned beef hash with scrambled eggs.
Quatro's Deep Pan Pizza
218 W Freeman StThe best deep dish pizza here or anywhere else.
All you can eat fried chicken in a rustic setting. Great breakfast too.
40 locals recommend
Giant City State Park Lodge & Restaurant
460 Giant City Lodge RdAll you can eat fried chicken in a rustic setting. Great breakfast too.
Longbranch Cafe and Bakery
100 E Jackson StRight around the corner from my house... charming.
Chango’s Bar & Grill
519 S Illinois AveBest burritos and nachos around. Try the mango salsa.
Thai Taste
100 S Illinois AveTry the pad thai.
Keeper's Quarters
817 S Illinois AveBest new restaurant in Carbondale!
Drinks & Nightlife
Cellar
101 W Monroe StBest dive bar around.
This bar/night club can get a little rambunctious, but it's good if you like crowds on weekends.
Stix
517 S Illinois AveThis bar/night club can get a little rambunctious, but it's good if you like crowds on weekends.
The Hangar 9
511 S Illinois AveBar/live music vanue is a cool spot to visit.
Try the amazing homemade pretzel and a wide selection of beers. Great place! You may need reservations on weekends.
12 locals recommend
Underground Public House
717 S University AveTry the amazing homemade pretzel and a wide selection of beers. Great place! You may need reservations on weekends.
Arts & Culture
Little hidden away artist village is a good way to spend a couple of hours or longer! The drive to get there is beautiful.
12 locals recommend
Makanda
Little hidden away artist village is a good way to spend a couple of hours or longer! The drive to get there is beautiful.
The Varsity Center
418 S Illinois AveLittle theatre is a nice treat.
Parks & Nature
This is one of my favorite parks in the USA. If you love water, cliffs, hiking trails, and camping, do yourself a favor and check this place out.
76 locals recommend
Giant City State Park
235 Giant City RdThis is one of my favorite parks in the USA. If you love water, cliffs, hiking trails, and camping, do yourself a favor and check this place out.
Carbondale Community Garden
209 North Washington StreetTiny community garden right by the house. Get your Zen on.
Garden of the Gods
I've never been but everyone raves about it.
Wineries and Breweries
Our favorite winery and very close to the house. A tiny and charming place!
Monte Alegre Vineyard/Cellars
473 Ponce TrailOur favorite winery and very close to the house. A tiny and charming place!
Excellent! Enjoy the Swedish cuisine in the bistro downstairs. One of my favorite restaurants.
11 locals recommend
Hedman Vineyards
560 Chestnut StExcellent! Enjoy the Swedish cuisine in the bistro downstairs. One of my favorite restaurants.
Amazing beers and cool place. Good food too.
12 locals recommend
Route 51 Brewing Company and Banquet Center
Amazing beers and cool place. Good food too.
Big Muddy Brewing
1430 N 7th StThe area's most famous brewery. Live music sometimes too.
Feather Hills Vineyard and Winery
8595 Thorn LnFeather Hills has the best wine around!
Walker's Bluff
326 Vermont RdAn amazing venue, sometimes has live music too.