Local Food Scene
Food Scene
Carbondale, Marion, and the surrounding communities really do offer a rich, diverse food scene. From Indian food to greasy spoons, we've got it all!
Our go- Thai food restaraunt! Located in Downtown Carbondale. Feel like staying in? Use Grub Hub and have it delivered!
18 locals recommend
Thai Taste
100 S Illinois AveOur go- Thai food restaraunt! Located in Downtown Carbondale. Feel like staying in? Use Grub Hub and have it delivered!
Pita Alley
1711 W Main StMediterranean, wood fired pizza, amazing hummus! Lots of vegetarian options.
Go to for breakfast and lunch! Laid back, fun atmosphere- great for hungover college students AND families. Vegetarian options.
23 locals recommend
Harbaugh's Cafe
901 S Illinois AveGo to for breakfast and lunch! Laid back, fun atmosphere- great for hungover college students AND families. Vegetarian options.
Definitely a local favorite- the family style fried chicken dinner. Includes all you can eat: Chicken, dumplings, biscuits with apple butter, coleslaw, mashed potatoes, green beans, and corn. If you go on Sundays, go early to beat the church crowd!
40 locals recommend
Giant City State Park Lodge & Restaurant
460 Giant City Lodge RdDefinitely a local favorite- the family style fried chicken dinner. Includes all you can eat: Chicken, dumplings, biscuits with apple butter, coleslaw, mashed potatoes, green beans, and corn. If you go on Sundays, go early to beat the church crowd!
Quatro's Deep Pan Pizza
218 W Freeman StGo to Carbondale Pizza Joint!
The underground features an ever changing menu of top notch foods and craft beer selections as well as a full bar. Our favorites have been the scotch eggs and the PBR (Pork Belly Rueben). About 15 minutes from the Bungalow and close to the Carbondale strip.
12 locals recommend
Underground Public House
717 S University AveThe underground features an ever changing menu of top notch foods and craft beer selections as well as a full bar. Our favorites have been the scotch eggs and the PBR (Pork Belly Rueben). About 15 minutes from the Bungalow and close to the Carbondale strip.
Dale's Burger Shack
1709 W Main StGreat burgers and fries! No frills, nothing fancy, just good!
El Paisano
1925 W Main StGreat food! We love the authentic tacos!
A Carbondale classic! It’s been around forever and serves up some pretty good Tex Mex. We love their salsa! Also a bar!
11 locals recommend
Tres Hombres
119 N Washington StA Carbondale classic! It’s been around forever and serves up some pretty good Tex Mex. We love their salsa! Also a bar!
We’re always hearing great reviews about the food and service from Flame.
14 locals recommend
Flame Bar And Grill
501 E Walnut StWe’re always hearing great reviews about the food and service from Flame.
Aban Kitchen
114 S Illinois AveMary Lou's Grill
118 S Illinois AveThere's only one thing to say: FAMILY STYLE FRIED CHICKEN!
40 locals recommend
Giant City State Park Lodge & Restaurant
460 Giant City Lodge RdThere's only one thing to say: FAMILY STYLE FRIED CHICKEN!
A local secret- getting there takes a minute, but the beautiful drive is worth it! Favorites are Wednesdays, with $1 beer and cheap, delicious fried chicken. But if you go on Wednesday be prepared to wait!
Bottoms Up Family Bar & Grill
3683 Neunert RdA local secret- getting there takes a minute, but the beautiful drive is worth it! Favorites are Wednesdays, with $1 beer and cheap, delicious fried chicken. But if you go on Wednesday be prepared to wait!
Baan Thai
2406 Williamson County PkwyThai D Classic Thai Cuisine
2801 Civic Circle BoulevardPagliai's Pizza
509 S Illinois AveTaqueria Pequena
105 S Appleknocker DrThe Vault Cafe on the Square
504 Tower Square PlazaPk's may be the definition of a dive bar, but during lunch, you'll Mama Pang cooking up delicious specials! The menu varies, and the best way to find the daily special is to check out their social media.
PKs Bar
308 S Illinois AvePk's may be the definition of a dive bar, but during lunch, you'll Mama Pang cooking up delicious specials! The menu varies, and the best way to find the daily special is to check out their social media.