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Cool Spoons

4.4 (48 reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
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I came down from Texas to Carbondale, and wanted ice cream. This place is very similar to YogurtLand, but this place has more ice cream flavor options and topping options, including various amounts or sprinkles and sauce toppings. Very clean area, clean bathroom! Self-serving and soft serve ice cream. They have 235 topping options, and 79¢ per ounce. Nice indoor and outdoor seating area. Nice and helpful service.

The amount of toppings is insane!!
Bele P.

This place is seriously AWESOME. My sister and I were talking to the clerk (and she was SUPER nice!!) and it came up how we have nothing quite this intense back in California - sure, we have frozen yogurt, but never in my life have I seen so many toppings!! Not even in the most touristy parts of SoCal. This place is insane. And the frozen yogurt itself was absolutely delicious, it was seriously so good. Carbondale seriously has a hidden gem here!!!

Hang T.

I would have to say that this place is just a little bit better than Chill. The decor of the place gives off a downhome feel, where families can mingle and enjoy each other's company (unlike Chill which is more of a teenager hang out). The service is great! The people are very nice and care about what you think. I think the two things that made Cool Spoons stand out for me was the fact that they have the tart flavored yogurt (or California tart) that is famous at other major yogurt chains, and the way they serve their toppings. Most of the toppings are in these tall tubes that can be emptied with a push of a lever. To me, that is much more sanitary than Chill which leaves everything pretty much out in the open. They also have happy face spoons for you to scoop other toppings that aren't found in the vertical tubes. I would say that this place has better service, better selection, and a better set-up than their competitor.

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Jill O.

Cool Spoons is one of the best discoveries I've made in my time down here in Carbondale. The decor is really friendly and welcoming, and there's a good amount of seating. It's always clean and the staff is always helpful when you need them to. This is a pay-by-the-ounce do-it-yourself frozen yogurt place in the same vein as 16 Handles or Red Mango. I really like that this shop has little sample cups on display, so you can try the flavors before you commit to them. You grab a cup, go to the wall of frozen yogurt, gelato, and sorbet flavors, and fill and blend flavors to your heart's content. Most recently on my visit, I combined Key Lime and Cake Batter- it was definitely a good life choice. If you don't want a bowl, for an up charge you can get a waffle cone. And then there's toppings, and good lord do they have everything you could ever want. They have a bar of cold toppings that includes cheesecake pieces (my favorite), boba, fruits, and bacon. That's right. Bacon. Then you turn and the wall is FILLED with topping dispensers. These are filled with anything from graham cracker crumbs to Jelly Bellies to chocolate rocks to animal crackers. They also have some no sugar added options. And then you get to the sauces, hot or cold, in any flavor you could imagine. It's pay by the ounce, and I believe it's like .47$ an ounce or something like that, so the price depends on how much you load up your cup. For me it's usually between four or five dollars. It's a great place to hang out or bring kids, and it's fun to keep coming back to try new flavor combinations.

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Vince L.

Excellent place in you are in the mood for frozen yogurt! We started going here when they first opened and have been by every time we are in town. There are about a dozen flavors of yogurt to choose from and probably near 100 toppings. I don't think I made the same thing twice yet. The store was hopping but not obnoxiously loud. It is a place you can take your kids for a treat and let them draw on the chalk board walls. it is almost set up like a living room, entertainment area vs a sterile ice cream store.

One counter with toppings, out of several! 178 toppings on the walls and counters.

This place is absolutely amazing! In California we have frozen yogurt chains but I've never seen this many toppings before! And the icecream was so creamy and delicious, there was an excellent choice of flavors. Definitely will be coming here again!

two bowls of ice cream and peanut butter

this was terrible my espresso coffee ice cream was sour and the chocolate was burning my friends tounge because of the sourness this was literally disgusting

18 flavors and numerous toppings.  Great place for frozen yogurt, frozen custard and sorbet.
Mary P.

Wonderful frozen treats. Eighteen different flavors and numerous toppings. Fill your cup and pay by weight. Jill is a fantastic owner and generous member of the community.

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3.3(19 reviews)
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I must send a special shout-out to Manager De'Ante at the Culver's in Carbondale, IL. I rarely eat…read moreout, but my money goes to Culver's butter burger when I crave fast food. If you have never had one, you are missing a mouth full of YUM! Last night, I went through the drive-thru and ordered my meal with special instructions. When I got home, I realized the order wasn't correct. I ate the fries and ice cream and counted it as a loss. Well, as I was returning from a trip this afternoon, I went by Culver's again. I was still needing that butter-burger itch scratched. Unfortunately, my order was made incorrect again. This time, I saved the burger, and after a brief nap, I drove back to Carbondale, determined to get my burger. As soon as I walked into the door, I was greeted by Manager De'Ante. I explained what had happened and asked for a replacement meal. I didn't want to go another day without that delicious burger. De'Ante repeated my order to ensure it would be done correctly, then told his team to begin the preparation of my meal. I am happy to report that the Culver's team got it right this time! We all have bad days, so I try to grant grace when something goes awry, and I love it when a restaurant is responsive and willing to correct its mistakes. Not only did I get my food hot and fresh, but unlike when I went through the drive-thru, I could see how beautiful the restaurant was inside. I was impressed with the accessibility and cleanliness as well. As you can see from the attached photos, the restaurant and lot are clean, well-lit, and extremely inviting. I recommend you go to Culver's for a delicious meal. When you stop in, tell them Kindra Speech sent you!

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Got some good things from this locally owned grocery store in Carbondale. It has a lot of natural…read moreand organic stuff. Neighborhood Co-Op is one of those places you can become a member at and get discounts and other things. Maybe the prices are kind of high, but there's a lot of harder to find items. There's a lot in here for plant based eating, as well as for those wanting to eat healthier, and local. Came to get a few things while on a visit and got more than expected. It's bigger than it looks. There's a lot of aisles, and has a good amount of baked goods, along with some pretty fresh produce. A lot of natural and organic items. They have a lot of the Applegate Farms products if you want organic meats and sausage. Of course there's plenty of plant based. They have non dairy items like nut milks and yogurts. In the bakery there was vegan zucchini bread. The prices in here are kind of high, but if you become a member you get coupons and specials. Has to be a stop if you're shopping for organics around here. It's located in the Murdale Shopping Center on West Main Street. There's a ton of things for vegans and vegetarians.

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Cool Spoons - icecream - Updated October 2026

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