Best place for coffee in Carbondale. Common Grounds is a pretty simple looking place with the…read morecoffee being the main reason to come here. It also seems like a popular location to study for SIU students. Has pretty basic options along with seasonal favorites. The prices are pretty okay for around here and it's pretty good quality. Any college town needs to have a place to get coffee. It's not like there's many other good options. This is one reason why it's the best in town. Good options among the flavors. It's about $6 for a latte. The last time here I got the Black Forest Mocha. Had lots of chocolate flavor. The food options are paltry. It's about $2 for a bagel. They also have a few other things such as muffins. For this town it's not bad. It's located on East Grand Avenue at Wall Street. The main menu item is coffee, but there's bagels, plus some pastries and other things.

First time here and I can't believe I've passed this place so many times without noticing it. My…read morepartner got the iced caramel latte with whole milk, and I went with the iced caramel chai with coconut milk. let me tell you, it's really good. Staff is great and very knowledgeable regarding the menu. The vibe here is relaxed and easy, with plenty of space to sit and not feel rushed. Prices were very reasonable too. Found this place through Yelp and I'm glad I did.

This local establishment was a good find for me. It's a cozy, nicely decorated café that is…read moreinviting and has wonderful aesthetics. I was interested in trying their baked treats, and upon my visit, I found exactly what I wanted to get. The menu variety was good. They offer cookies, pastries, breakfast meals, lunch meals like sandwiches, etc. The pricing was reasonable. I got a Pink Cookie (Southern IL specialty), a Chocolate Chunk Walnut cookie, a Date Walnut cookie, something called an Orange Chipper (a type of cookie), as well as an Italian sandwich (called Bakery Sub on the menu). The Date Walnut cookie was my top favorite. It was soft and also crunchy where the walnuts were. The Orange Chipper was my next favorite, followed by the Pink Cookie (iced frosting shortbread cookie). The sandwich was loaded and had a good flavor. The deli meats (ham, and salami) were fresh. The service was good. This was a gem of a find for me and I would go back there again when visiting Carbondale. Definitely recommended.

Terrible Service. The woman at the front counter was very rude and had an attitude. Walked out and…read moredidn't order anything. I will not be coming back

Got some good breakfast at this bakery and cafe in Carbondale. It has things for breakfast and…read morelunch to be exact. Longbranch is a long time favorite in town. Come in the morning for pancakes or come later for cupcakes and pie. The menu has lots of vegan options for those avoiding butter, eggs, and that kind of stuff. Charming interior that has a coziness about it. It's just as much of a bakery as it is a cafe, with display cases full of goodies and sweets. There's a good amount of indoor dining too. A lot come in here to pick up baked items at the counter. If dining in, have a seat. The menu is actually kind of big with tons of things. It's about $7 for a large latte. Kind of pricy, as far as coffee goes but it's good though. Has some non dairy milks. It's about $11 for the Vegan Waffles. Hearty and filling. There's also other plant based offerings such as tofu bowls at lunch. Has the best baked goods around. It's closed Mondays and Tuesdays. There's lots of things for vegans and vegetarians.

Expensive ass coffee just for it to taste like water and 90% milk! Not worth your money!read more

Love this little coffee trailer! I have high hopes that it will become more someday, but for now…read moreit's just perfect. Easy to find in a big open lot, so it's not odd to hang around and enjoy your sips. We loved that they brew Onyx Coffee- SO good. My honey latte was so delicious, I can't wait to go back. I'd love it if they offered some more treats, but it was nice that they had a couple packaged offerings. I'll try a different drink next time for sure, though it'll be hard to pass on that honey latte, mmmm!

I had just a delightful breakfast here at Harbaughs for the first time in over the years. It's…read moregreat to see they are still putting out great food, excellent service, and a laid back vibe. I got the Eggs Plus with bacon. It was cooked perfectly, perfectly portioned, and with quality ingredients. The toast was a healthy and tasty grainy and seedy wheat, and the complimentary fruit was a nice send off. The service was spot on. I appreciated the offer for a coffee to go.

We visit so often and yet I haven't updated my review in a long time! I snapped a pic of my fav…read morebrunch dish today. I almost always get the breakfast burrito with no sour cream and extra salsa... It's delicious! It comes with their famous ranch potatoes and fruit. My husband gets it the way it comes and adds a side of sourdough toast... but he also changes things up trying new things on the menu all of the time. Their lunch is also great. You can't beat the service! Your entire group needs to be there to be seated. Parking around back. Food comes out quick and hot. Be sure to check them out!

The food here is fantastic! I had the savory mushroom crepe and a matcha milk tea. Both were tasty…read moreand exactly what I wanted. The service was top notch as well.

I've been here twice, and there's a lot to like. The strawberry and Nutella dessert crepe is on…read morepoint, and goes well with strawberry or vanilla ice cream. The roast beef savory crepe is also tasty -- though a little light on meat. In terms of the milk tea, it is passable. The tapioca pearls are cooked properly, but the tea itself is nothing special. That said, for the price, it's hard to go wrong. The interior could use some work. It's a bit run down, and the paper towel dispensers in the bathroom don't work great. Meanwhile, the service is solid. They were very patient and friendly with my kids.

Pretty good, I got the strawberry sprinkled donut and I ate it under 5 minutes. Plus I got 6…read moremunchkins and two donuts for only $4. My sister usually doesn't like sweets but she devoured them donuts. The place was overall pretty nice and clean. It smelled better than my mom's laundry doing.

Today I ordered 4 things. I ordered an "Extra extra" for my…read moreboyfriend. It's supposed to have extra cream or milk, and extra sugar. When I ordered it I said "Medium size, please," but I guess the guy doesn't know what that means. I got a large-sized coffee. 2nd thing I ordered was 2 chocolate frosted donuts- they were fine. 3rd thing I tried to order was a 10 count box of Munchkins, and I asked for 10 Vanilla ones. I only got 2 vanilla ones, the rest were chocolate, powdered sugar, and blueberry. Previously there was someone who would let you know that they did NOT have 10 vanilla donuts over the speaker. They made the same error in Marion, IL. I got a variety of donuts again and my boyfriend doesn't eat those kind. Then I tried to order a Bacon Egg and Cheese on an English Muffin. I said "English Muffin" like 3 times, and he gave me a bagel instead. What the heck. It was like a $20 order and this made me feel like crap. The new management is rude and doesn't care to better themselves. Looking for a different coffee place to go now.

This is more than a grocery store. It's an awesome place where many diverse people from all…read morecultures meet each other and appreciate our common interests. The guys who run the place are very friendly and always helpful however they can be. The inventory is so diverse that you can find almost anything you expect to and more than that. They have sandalwood powder and many different kinds of incense and personal care items behind the cash registers. There are also cooking utensils from many countries around the world in the back of the store. I buy whole wheat pita bread, split mung dal and green salsa here, and occasionally a package of cookies. Huge bags of rice and dal are also available and the prices are reasonable. Local businesses are welcome to post flyers at the front door. I'm so grateful to have this store here and in such a convenient location. It would be nice to have small packages of fresh betel leaves. If more people would buy these we could have them here.

Casually checked out the store wow I was on vacation in Carbondale. This place was a casual grocery…read morestore they had a good selection of various ethnic food items. This store is definitely a lot larger than it appears. And the last dial I don't know if the freezers are brand new or is that a new area they may have acquired but they do have a lot of stuff that is in the freezers. Stores prices were actually pretty fair too and the staff was pretty friendly as well. Not the cleanest Place either since it feels a bit outdated but it's worth checking out for a hard to find food items especially if the grocery store next door doesn't have it.

Excellent service with very good coffee. It my regular spot!…read moreAwesome employees! Service with a big smile!

I was really excited to have a coffee place on the west side of town, and a drive-thru that isn't…read morestarbucks. Unfortunately, I've been there several times, and every time I've been disappointed. I'm not a picky coffee drinker, but their lattes taste off- not sure if it's the espresso or the brand of syrup they use. I tried a smoothie, and it tasted like ice cream and syrup. I was hoping for something a little healthier and fresh. The one time I got food, it was awful and barely warm. Sad to say I won't go back.