When I first went, I was disappointed. I got the corned beef and it was underwhelming. I tried again because it was so popular. I'm so glad I did! The food was wonderful! I got the Wisconsin scrambled eggs. Good service. Make sure you get there early. It can be crowded and hard to find parking but worth it. Good prices and huge portions. read more

Great service. Affordable priced. Cash-only. Small menu. Delicious food. Good service. Always a long wait to be seated but worth it.

Sat me down quickly even though it looked pretty busy. Mike waited on me and was ready to take my order or give me more time looking through the menu. I ordered the vegetarian eggs Benedict and it was so delicious, I polished my plate off. The vibe was casual and comfortable. The wait staff moved with a purpose but didn't make you feel like you were being rushed. I just wanted to sit there and enjoy my meal in peace and quiet and I was allowed that much. Overall, would return and recommend! read more

Our waiter, Mike, was especially considerate and their French toast was the most delicious thing I ever tasted .If you ever go there get the French toast or the heavenly pancake. Fianna (10 years old) read more

We were looking for a hometown cafe type breakfast. Good breakfast options, this filled the need we we're looking for, we'll be back.

This is my favorite breakfast place in Carbondale. Must come early! Only open till 2pm. The wait is fairly long to get a table. Creative egg dishes, omelettes, midwestern frittatas, burritos,pancakes ( even Mickey Mouse pancakes for the little people ) , salads, sandwiches and more. The decor reminds me of grandmas house with the mismatched dishes, coffee mugs, tables and chairs. The staff is friendly and greet you as you walk into the diner! read more

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One of the best breakfast spots in this college town. I love the decor and there fact that their is no rhyme to their reason. Coffee cups are collected from all over. Nothing matches, that's what makes this place unique. Their food id wonderfully delicious, especially the sausage gravy and biscuits. Portions are large and prices very fair. read more

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Good diner type food, friendly staff & affordable prices. Glad I found a good review on Yelp or we wouldn't have found this place.

Great diner food. Service was good and it had a family diner feel. Eggs Benedict were great.

Amazing everything. I love everything about this café and their food. 10/10 would recommend. Looking forward to eating lunch here soon.

Heard the buzz about this place and had to check it out after landing here from Chicago. A kitschy little diner, a bit eclectic and I like these kind of places. Came alone on a Sunday morning and just picked a table and my waitress was there within a minute or two. I liked that they had water at the table as not all diners supply this anymore. Food came pretty fast and it was very good. Pancakes and scrambled eggs with bacon. Unlimited coffee. I will be back and check it out if you are in town. Highly recommended. read more

Eggs Benedict is always consistently good. Eggs are cooked perfect. Sauce is tasty and light. So fun to come on a Saturday morning and have a mimosa. Love the mismatched chairs and coffee cups. read more

Great food and service. Love the decor. Staff was super friendly. We visited during family weekend at SIU.

The Corn-beef Hash was amazing! Great service and atmosphere! I would go here again next time I'm in town!

Good food, good service, good location. This is the place to have breakfast when in Carbondale.

The food is sooooo good! The ambiance isn't super classy, which I love, and environment feels artsy and welcoming.

This place is awesome. The service was amazing and food extremely good. The wait is long so get there early or just be patient and strike up a conversation with the folks around you. read more

they got big breakfast but they also have small breakfast and they also have not breakfast but personally i like all the breakfast

Went for breakfast with local and remote relatives on an SIU visit. Homespun diner decor, excellent food choices for breakfast. Our large party could not fit in the front dining room, so the hostess set us up in the other room where we had plenty of space. Good food, nice people and funky interior. Great! read more

Perfect breakfast spot that is always perfect. Anytime you need some great morning nosh, come here!!!

Drove from St Louis to get a fix. Used to eat here atleast twice a week in college. Absolutely love the French Toast and Ranch Potatoes. Definitely worth the drive. read more

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Great breakfast! Easy to walk to from campus and a very friendly staff to take care of you.

Best brunch in Carbondale hands-down. Thanks for the delicious food and cool vibes!

Really friendly staff, go to spot for diner style breakfast food in Carbondale. Ranch potatoes are excellent.

So I gave this a 5-star which has earned it. The breakfast is the best around. The potatoes are better than any other in the region. I have tried many. The atmosphere is always inviting. I have seen the place change time and again. I remember in 2010 sitting on the round tables towards the back. My new favorite spot is always by the window. It's always fun to greet everyone with a smile as they walk by. read more

Wonderful, charming, friendly. Worth going back. I was visiting from out of town and this place was exactly what I look for when visiting somewhere read more

Delicious food with great prices. Very helpful waitress with a nice ambiance. Eggs benedict was delicious.

Harbaughs gets 5 stars because where else and how often do you find a cafe like this? The decor is about as random as it comes. It's cash only, but they have an ATM, so stop belly aching! If you are charging breakfast on a credit card you shouldn't be eating out! Your coffee mug could come from yesterday's garage sale. The chairs are from grandmas attic, aunt Betty's kitchen, and Uncle Stuart's garage. Same with the tables. It's hilariously awesome. My daughter ordered the stuffed French toast with potatoes and eggs. I had fried eggs, potatoes and fruit. It was delicious. Coffee was hot. Water was iced and cold. Service was fast sand friendly. And the old guys sitting behind us talking about the daily news is exactly what we expected. They are regulars. I can see why! read more

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Stopped here for breakfast on our way to Nashville TN. This place was recommended by Coach Stein the Woman's Basketball Coach at Southern Illinois. We both had omelettes that were delicious! Lots of food! read more

This cafe is wonderful!!! Our college son suggested it when we came down to move him out of SIU (it's right by campus) and everything we had was YUM. My daughter's Reuben was top notch and the rest of got breakfast... my Mexican burrito had chorizo, eggs, jalapeños, and topped with salsa and sour cream. Their ranch potatoes are really good and each plate had fresh fruit. Check them out... you have zero regrets! read more

Mary lous closed on Sunday so we gave this joint a try. Very good breakfast with great service and full pot of coffee. You can't go wrong

Favorite breakfast joint in Cdale. Best when I was a student and remains that way now. Fair prices and a short wait time. Also be sure to check the blackboard on your way in for daily specials. read more

Harbaugh's Cafe - The "Mexican Omelet" is my go to. I meant to take a pic b4 I took a bite or two.. but it smelled too good. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carbondale, Illinois

I attended SIU (the university in town) for 4 years and absolutely loved going to Harbaugh's for breakfast! They have a unique interior and great food at great prices! You can be in and out in under 30 minutes, it is insane. If there's a wait (since they are usual my busy) you can expect to be seated very quickly. Definitely one of Carbondale's best hidden gems! read more

You know when you want to go to a local hidden gem and just see if it is a hit or miss? HUGE HIT! I even went outside of my comfort zone and got the vegetarian sandwich, the "Earthquake" and I am pretty sure I have a new favorite sandwich! It is loaded down with veggies and it is so delicious!!! Very fulfilling!!! Then I got the ranch potatoes which were good and the fruit is a nice slice of watermelon and cantaloupe. So, so good! The atmosphere is so mellow and inviting. Definitely a new favorite of mine! I can't wait to go back for the breakfast! Next time I will take pics. ***Also, they take credit cards now!*** read more

This place just keeps getting better and better. My bff's and I came here to begin our wine tasting journey. We were going to do a LOT of drinking that day so we needed a hearty, heavy breakfast. I had the biscuits and gravy, with potatoes and a side of bacon. We left STUFFED and ready for wine. They still open early and close early, so come early. Good food, friendly staff, inexpensive eats. Keep up the excellent work. read more

Freshest most wonderful breakfast in the area code. Perfect omelette a. French toast to die for. Great sandwiches and sides. Takeout is great too. read more

Mediocre breakfast joint. Not sure what all the hype is about. The French toast is good but I've never had anything that was amazing

This is the second time I've eaten there. The first time was great. Good food and very friendly service. The second time was still very friendly service and a great atmosphere, but my banana walnut pancake was awful! I had this the first time I went there and it was the best I'd ever had. Fluffy and very flavorful. This time, however it was flat, greasy and it tasted like it had too much baking soda in it. I politely asked about it and was told that the batter was old and they were making a new batch. After waiting a short period, I was presented with another flat, greasy looking pancake and after a few bites couldn't taste a difference in the "fresh" batter. This time, however, the pancake came to me on a dirty plate that was literally covered in dirt and hair. I hadn't noticed until I'd already eaten a few bites. Yuck! I brought this to the attention of the manager and waitress, who both readily agreed with me. There was more dirt, fuzz/hair underneath the pancake. They waved my bill in hopes that I'd return. I probably will, but if I get bad food again, I won't give the cook a chance to be vendictive. I'll simply leave and never go back! read more

If you venture down south to Carbondale, this is the place for breakfast. Harbaugh's delivers diner fare with flare. The kitschy interior is a visual treat, with hundreds of things to look at on the walls and tables. It's the kind of place you definitely feel a home at, with a relaxed atmosphere and friendly service, good smells and conversation in the air, you can enjoy a cup of coffee with ease here. With your standards like omelets, pancakes, and the such, Harbaugh's also provides a delicious corned beef hash, some exquisite skillets, and an array of sandwiches, available after 11am. Be prepared for a bit of a wait on the weekend, especially around 10am. Keep in mind, it's a cash only establishment. read more

We stopped in for breakfast around 8:30ish on Sunday; plenty of tables available and we were seated immediately. Super friendly service and really great with the recommendations on their offerings. I tried the french toast - not a risky option but it was really delicious. My co-diners did things like pancakes, omelets, eggs, etc. Everyone enjoyed their food; no complaints at the table. Also gotta say that the prices were awesome; living in Chicago, it was a nice treat! read more