This place and I go back, way back when I was a student at SIU in the mid 70's ( yes I helped…read moreinvent dirt I'm that old, ha!). Anyhow I loved it then and I love it now - after all these years. The interior has been redone except for the old wooden bar at the very front. They used to have high back wooden booths along the south wall and east windows, with some additional small tables in the middle. The wooden booths are now gone and there's more of an open air setting with tables along the south wall with wooden bench style seats and high top tables in the center. They're still some pinball machines at the back that bring back fun memories. I found an old favorite on the menu, and ordered it - The Mcbide Special! It's a turkey, ham, and Swiss sandwich and comes with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, oregano, vinaigrette, a pickle, and chips ($11.95). It was just as good as I remembered it!. I sat at the bar where I was waited on by a friendly and polite employee. I enjoyed my visit, and reminded myself I shouldn't take so long to return. 5 stars for great service, sandwiches, and some fond nostalgia! Check them out!

LOVE Booby's! Grew up eating it with my dad, my aunt and her sister owned it awhile, then one of my…read morebest friends owned it. Reopened in 2024 and am SO glad. Service today was great - freshly made. They have a lot of the original sandwich recipes - and the McBride Special is my absolute favorite.

This is gas station food. All fried and sitting out for who knows how long. Would not recommendread more

From the owner: Acee's Food & Fuel is conveniently located in your neighborhood, offering fresh food, convenience…read moreitems, competitively priced fuel and service with a smile.

We went to Eagles in Carbondale and needed a little something to share before going elsewhere. We…read moredecided to share a Jive turkey sandwich and it didn't disappoint. We had it with balsamic dressing and it was delicious. Paired with a spear of pickle and it was a home run! We bought a cup of lobster bisque soup and it was literally a cup and was $8. Greasy and not a lobster piece in sight. Will never order this again. Staff was polite and served us very quickly. Looking forward to trying more sandwiches and the salads looked amazing. Soup, I'll pass on.

Cute little deli shop. Food is fresh and delicious. I got the Leroy's lunch. The meat, bread, and…read moretoppings all taste fresh. We also ordered their waffle fries and chicken nuggets on the kids meal. Both were also great. It took about 10 minutes for our food to be made. They do not have fountain drinks, only refrigerated cans and bottles.

Sal's has great food and great service. The whole wheat bread and naan were incredible!! Homemade…read moreand so fresh! The meets tasted like an authentic Italian deli. They didn't taste like the dry sodium filled meats from subway or other sub places. The place was clean and the lady working there was so sweet and helpful. The salad we ordered was huge! All that being said we spent less than we would've at Panera!

Sal's Bistro is located right on "the strip" in Carbondale, near Southern Illinois University…read more While out and about running errands today, we decided to stop in and try it out after hearing good things and reading a couple of good reviews online. There is plenty of seating in the dining area. Walk up and order at the counter. Everything was fresh and delicious. Made to order and you can modify any menu item to your liking. We ordered the combo so we could try a small sandwich and a small salad. The only issue is, there is nothing small about them! Both were delicious, but a meal within itself. I couldn't finish mine and ended up bringing half of each home! We tried the Triple Berry Salad, Greek salad, and the Chicken Bacon Ranch on ciabatta bread sandwiches. If you like fresh ingredients and healthier options, this is the place for you! We will definitely be back...

I was so excited to try Relish, and I left fully satisfied. First off, the food is delicious…read more Everything I had tasted fresh and all of the ingredients on my sandwich seemed to compliment eachother well. My only slight complaint is that the potion size is on the smaller side for the price you're paying. The vibes of the restaurant are a bit eclectic. The staff were all super friendly and accommodating, and we got our meals relatively fast also. I'd go again, and I'd recommend others to visit as well!

This was a surprise, I didn't even know this place was here. The food was really good! We came in…read moreand ordered at the counter and sat down. Within a couple minutes we had our food. The service was fast. My only complaint is that it is so loud you can hardly hear to talk unless you are shouting.

Great tasting food, it's just expensive. The service was great and it was clean. Prices are high…read moreeverywhere anymore.

The staff were extra friendly and the location was SO clean. Pit stop between Athens, GA and…read moreAndover,Ks but literally the BEST Jersey Mikes sandwich I ever had. The bread was extra good and fresh, so whatever they are doing at this location I hope they keep up the good work. Thanks for making our stop so great!!

I was visiting Marion and my boyfriend who lives there was raving about this food truck. Apparently…read morethe roast beef sandwich was a necessity. I got a tamale and he got the sandwich. Both were so good, but honestly I tried to eat as much of his sandwich as I could without it being a problem- IT WAS SO FREAKING GOOD. i can't wait to go back and get it for myself. I want to try everything on the menu (which often changes!). Everything is fresh and homemade or local. Such kind people, too! I

Sooo good!!! If you ever see their food truck, you must stop! My sister and I were very happy with…read moreour meals!

Really good sub shop on small town Sparta! Visiting my sister from out of state left me stranded…read morewith no car when she had to go to work, so me and my kiddos crossed the street to get lunch here! Was pleasantly surprised by the amount of fresh offerings! I got the 6" BLTA and it was more than enough food and was so good. We also got the cheddar poblano soup which was the soup of the day and I'm absolutely obsessed with it! The young girl who rang us up was absolutely amazing and wonderful and the lady who made our sandwiches was a pleasure! My ONLY suggestion is maybe offer to toast subs? My daughter's meatball sub was definitely good, but maybe would have been even better with the bread toasted! Otherwise, can't wait to go back next time I visit my sister!

First time. They offer a daily special. Today was hot bacon turkey on a pretzel bun. They ladies at…read morethe counter were not friendly. Sandwich was good. Pepsi products only. I won't hurry to go back.

aka Slips Hideaway, Stopped by with my uncle on a…read more reminisce tour. We had the Philly cheese steak sandwich. Food and service were excellent . I will definitely be going there again soon.

Stopped for lunch on a beautiful August Saturday. Opted to eat inside as it was a little hot for…read morethe baby in our party. Food was decent. Cheeseburger looked to be handmade - thick and juicy. Catfish breading had a nice spice to it. My chicken tenders were lightly breaded - commercially made - but chicken breast meat not processed chicken. I ordered the side salad - which I got to build myself at the salad bar. Overall, a good experience.

Well, traveling across country we stopped in this very cute town and found a great coffee shop. The…read morecoffee was excellent with lots of different options but also had some great breakfast choices. We had a delicious fresh crepe filled with fresh fruit and cream. Great stop!

My family and I rented out a cabin in Cobden and were looking for cafes. This was a cute place!!…read moreWorkers were very sweet and willing to answer questions. The coffee was pretty good. I ordered an iced caramel latte and it was quite a bit sweeter than most other cafes, but other than that, it was great.