Food scene
Down-to-earth, organic grocery store with hot breakfast burritos, sandwiches to-go, and deli/lunch bar. Offers vegetarian and vegan options
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Neighborhood Co-op Grocery
1815 W Main StDown-to-earth, organic grocery store with hot breakfast burritos, sandwiches to-go, and deli/lunch bar. Offers vegetarian and vegan options
Laid back restaurant with true Southern Illinois feel. Enjoy their signature jumbo margarita while you sit out on the patio
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Midland Inn
7570 Old Hwy 13Laid back restaurant with true Southern Illinois feel. Enjoy their signature jumbo margarita while you sit out on the patio
Gastropub offering a rotating selection of craft beers and locally sourced meats and produce.
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Underground Public House
717 S University AveGastropub offering a rotating selection of craft beers and locally sourced meats and produce.
Higher end restaurant serving steak, prime rib, and seafood.
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Flame Bar And Grill
501 E Walnut StHigher end restaurant serving steak, prime rib, and seafood.
Upscale dining. Small plates and entrees plus wine and cocktails in a relaxed space. Seasonal outdoor patio.
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Global Gourmet
102 E Jackson StUpscale dining. Small plates and entrees plus wine and cocktails in a relaxed space. Seasonal outdoor patio.
Neighborhood cafe and bakery serving fair trade coffee as well as many vegetarian/vegan options.
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Longbranch Cafe and Bakery
100 E Jackson StNeighborhood cafe and bakery serving fair trade coffee as well as many vegetarian/vegan options.
Quirky local breakfast spot. Amazing hazelnut coffee and food is always on point. Expect to wait about 15 minutes to get a table on weekends.
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Harbaugh's Cafe
901 S Illinois AveQuirky local breakfast spot. Amazing hazelnut coffee and food is always on point. Expect to wait about 15 minutes to get a table on weekends.
Typical ‘greasy spoon’ breakfast and brunch joint famous for their biscuits and gravy. They are cash only but have an ATM inside.
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Mary Lou's Grill
118 S Illinois AveTypical ‘greasy spoon’ breakfast and brunch joint famous for their biscuits and gravy. They are cash only but have an ATM inside.
Thai Taste
100 S Illinois AveServes classic and unique Thai food. Local favorite.
Quatro's Deep Pan Pizza
218 W Freeman StLocal Favorite. 618-549-5326
Sightseeing
Local shop offering incense, crystals, etc. Located close to Giant City State Park
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Makanda Trading Company
510 Makanda RdLocal shop offering incense, crystals, etc. Located close to Giant City State Park
Recreation/Outdoor
Poplar Camp Beach at Cedar Lake
Poplar Camp RoadDispensary
Consume Cannabis Co
201 E Main StTobacconist
Great local business to purchase cigars and loose tobacco. Owner is very knowledgeable and personable.
Yesteryear Tobacconists
213 S Illinois AveGreat local business to purchase cigars and loose tobacco. Owner is very knowledgeable and personable.
Hemp-N-Stuff Head Shop
828 E Main StLegal Smile - Carbondale
819 S Illinois AveUnique glass pipes
Entertainment
Project Human X is a local art gallery that hosts paint parties and lessons. They are well know for their weekend glow paint nights.
Project Human X
715 S University AveProject Human X is a local art gallery that hosts paint parties and lessons. They are well know for their weekend glow paint nights.
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One-way roads
Lots of one-way main roads. Keep an eye out for signs. Route 51 (runs North/South) and Route 13 (East/West) are one-way