Guidebook for Murphysboro
Food Scene
Nationally known, award winning BBQ. Our home is only 2 blocks from the restaurant and event center.
30 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
17th Street Barbecue
32 N 17th StNationally known, award winning BBQ. Our home is only 2 blocks from the restaurant and event center.
Family owned homemade Italian pasta dinners, pizza and desserts. Outdoor seating seasonally. Consider making a reservation. Across the street from the Brews Brothers Taproom.
8 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Cummares
1023 Chestnut StFamily owned homemade Italian pasta dinners, pizza and desserts. Outdoor seating seasonally. Consider making a reservation. Across the street from the Brews Brothers Taproom.
Big variety menu - daily specials on food and drinks. Sandwiches, salads and dinners something for everyone. Super margaritas. Very reasonable prices and big portions
12 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Midland Inn
7570 Old Hwy 13Big variety menu - daily specials on food and drinks. Sandwiches, salads and dinners something for everyone. Super margaritas. Very reasonable prices and big portions
Exceptional dining experience, recommend reservations on weekends. Small menu, changes regularly. Homemade desserts. One of our favorites!
20 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Global Gourmet
102 E Jackson StExceptional dining experience, recommend reservations on weekends. Small menu, changes regularly. Homemade desserts. One of our favorites!
New to Downtown Murphysboro. Excellent selection of their own coffee and specialty coffees. Cold brew growlers to go. Baristas are knowledgeable and friendly. Also serving ice cream and lots of specialty gifts. Free WiFi in an inviting space to enjoy your coffee.
Cold Blooded Coffee & Roastery
1318 Walnut StNew to Downtown Murphysboro. Excellent selection of their own coffee and specialty coffees. Cold brew growlers to go. Baristas are knowledgeable and friendly. Also serving ice cream and lots of specialty gifts. Free WiFi in an inviting space to enjoy your coffee.
Great steaks and seafood with outdoor seating.
14 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Flame Bar And Grill
501 E Walnut StGreat steaks and seafood with outdoor seating.
Best place for breakfast and lunch. Great atmosphere - across the street from SIU campus so often busy, especially on weekends.
23 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Harbaugh's Cafe
901 S Illinois AveBest place for breakfast and lunch. Great atmosphere - across the street from SIU campus so often busy, especially on weekends.
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
1700 Walnut StreetWalking distance from our home!
Independent grocery with exceptional offering of local produce, amazing deli and baked goods. Variety of unique coffee and bulk items. Fresh and frozen locally sourced meat, poultry and fish. Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian and organic items clearly marked. Large selection of dairy and non-dairy items. Selection of essential oils, CBD products, natural bath, baby and general cleaning products. Nice wine and beer selection.
14 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Neighborhood Co-op Grocery
1815 W Main StIndependent grocery with exceptional offering of local produce, amazing deli and baked goods. Variety of unique coffee and bulk items. Fresh and frozen locally sourced meat, poultry and fish. Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian and organic items clearly marked. Large selection of dairy and non-dairy items. Selection of essential oils, CBD products, natural bath, baby and general cleaning products. Nice wine and beer selection.
Local Wineries, Breweries, Festivals
Local micro-brew. Tours available. Beers sold at many local establishments.
13 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Big Muddy Brewing
1430 N 7th StLocal micro-brew. Tours available. Beers sold at many local establishments.
This is a great bar to try local microbrews and local wines. They also serve a locally made moonshine! Live bands on weekends. Across the street from Cumares
6 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Brews Brothers Taproom
1105 Chestnut StThis is a great bar to try local microbrews and local wines. They also serve a locally made moonshine! Live bands on weekends. Across the street from Cumares
Unique small batch micro-brewery in Ava. Brick oven homemade pizza and bread go great with a beer or ginger ale!
24 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Scratch Brewing Company
264 Thompson RdUnique small batch micro-brewery in Ava. Brick oven homemade pizza and bread go great with a beer or ginger ale!
One of the original wineries in this area off IL-127. Expanded and now has 2 locations and micro-brew. Great selection and entertainment on weekends
22 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Von Jakob Winery & Brewery
230 IL-127One of the original wineries in this area off IL-127. Expanded and now has 2 locations and micro-brew. Great selection and entertainment on weekends
Kite Hill Vineyards Bed and Breakfast
83 Kite Hill RdSmall winery with beautiful views off IL-127.
Easy to see from the road traveling south on IL-127. Great wines, amazing views.
28 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Alto Vineyards
8515 IL-127Easy to see from the road traveling south on IL-127. Great wines, amazing views.
Wonderful wines and a lovely small luncheon space with homemade Scandinavian menu items and desserts.
11 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Hedman Vineyards
560 Chestnut StWonderful wines and a lovely small luncheon space with homemade Scandinavian menu items and desserts.
Molly's Pint Brewpub
12 N 13th StAnother great addition to downtown Murphysboro, IL
Great wines and Apple Knocker ciders. Good food, try the extra large pretzel! Indoor and large outdoor seating with entertainment on weekends.
20 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Owl Creek Vineyard
1600 Cobden School RoadGreat wines and Apple Knocker ciders. Good food, try the extra large pretzel! Indoor and large outdoor seating with entertainment on weekends.
Murphysboro Apple Festival Headquarters
110 S 14th StGreat wines and they also sell beer. Nice food menu or bring your own. Beautiful view from the deck over the large pond. Plenty of indoor seating as well and entertainment on weekends.
32 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
StarView Vineyards
5100 Wing Hill RdGreat wines and they also sell beer. Nice food menu or bring your own. Beautiful view from the deck over the large pond. Plenty of indoor seating as well and entertainment on weekends.
Parks & Nature
Kinkaid Lake
Great hiking, great family style restaurant
76 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
I-Giant City State Park
235 Giant City RdGreat hiking, great family style restaurant
Little Grand Canyon
Great hiking, amazing views
Bald Knob Cross of Peace
3630 Bald Knob RoadBeautiful view, sunrise Easter service
Shopping
George's Resale
1324 Walnut StLarge antique and resale shop downtown Murphysboro. Something for everyone
Just 3 blocks walking distance from our home. Corner market carries all the basics at reasonable prices
Farm Fresh Milk Store
1904 Walnut StreetJust 3 blocks walking distance from our home. Corner market carries all the basics at reasonable prices
Think Vintage!
1338 Walnut StThe Apple Tree
Walnut StreetBeautiful gifts for all occasions, coffee, home decor, purses, baby, holiday.
Kroger
45 Plaza DrAll the basics for your cooking needs