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    Kalin's Cafe

    4.0 (18 reviews)
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    Open 5:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Kim K.

    First time in DuQuoin and checked Yelp for the local hot spots. So this place came up and it is located in Main St, so it just seemed like the place to go. We were greeted by a bubbly girl named McClain who was helpful, friendly. I had Heavenly hash plus gravy and my cousin had the blt sandwich and fries. There was a little confusion about my hash, but McClain fixed the problem immediately and we were back to grubbing. She kept my water glass full, which after the long drive from Chicago, was greatly appreciated! The atmosphere is simplistic. It looks like it is frequented by locals and supportive of the youth sports in DuQuoin. It's good basic cafe style food.

    A real diner feel.
    Bobby D.

    Great little cafe! Simple but extensive menu. Friendly waitstaff and small town feel. Perfect. I come here every time I'm in town.

    Sausage and cheese omelet
    Dennis A.

    This is a good cafe for someone on a budget or fixed income. Very reasonably priced food. Good for kids also. Wait staff was very attentive and cute also LOL. I will visit again

    Country fried streak dinner
    Erin B.

    Good home cookin' at a fair price. I had the country fried steak dinner with green beans and fried taters 'n' onions. Yum yum! The steak was tender. The gravy was goodness. The green beans were seasoned beautifully with bacon, and I sure did love them taters! I dipped them into my extra gravy for an even more excellent taste sensation. Our service was great. The locals even welcomed us to the area without even knowing us. Talk about small town love!

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    Great home cooking. I kept looking at everyone else's plate wondering if I wanted that too lol. Good service and good people!

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    Good food. Biggest complaint was that I had to sit and wait 1 hour to get my food after ordering. Slow kitchen

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    Very excellent food. The food is awesome. The employees are awesome. Great prices. Very family oriented place. I highly recommend

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    Cristaudo's Cafe & Bakery - Long John and lavender vanilla latte.

    Cristaudo's Cafe & Bakery

    4.3(44 reviews)
    19.8 mi
    $

    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.

    A group of us recently went there and the staff was less than friendly. Very poor customer service…read more They seemed annoyed to be serving us. The drinks were also very watered down. No manners when serving drinks and seemed to have an attitude. The restaurant had a nice vibe, but sadly I would not return here due to the poor service and quality of the drinks.

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    Cristaudo's Cafe & Bakery - Pink cookie, Date Walnut cookie, Orange Chipper, Chocolate Chunk Walnut cookie

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    Faye - French toast

    Faye

    4.3(36 reviews)
    17.9 mi
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    My husband and I stopped at Faye on the way through to the Giant City / Makanda area…read more We were welcomed upon entering, but didn't order immediately. We took a look at the photo display set up in the front. We ordered at the counter and I asked for advice. The staff member offered helpful input. I ordered the healthiest most delicious porridge. My husband ordered the avocado toast with bacon and an egg. He really enjoyed the chili crunch oil. We ordered a cardamom latte with cold foam and a salted caramel. We added on a biscuit with bourbon butter to go! The arrangement of the floor was spacious. The bathrooms were family and seemed sufficient for wheelchair users.

    I love a good soup and sandwich cafe and I think Faye has the whole package: chic, farmhouse…read moredecor, bright, airy dining space, a small market of curated kitchen goods and, of course, delicious food! I got a you-pick-two with red pepper soup and a strawberry salad. While I was deciding, my eyes wandered over to the baked goods (this is absolutely a trend with me) and I saw a peanut butter pretzel cookie....whaaaaat? No way this wasn't going in my belly! Then I glanced over to the drink case and I saw....Topo Chico! In Murphysville, IL?!? This place stands out for curating the best in a small town. Now I'm really excited for my lunch! And it did not disappoint. The red pepper soup was roasty and hearty, definitely a good choice for this chilly weather. And the strawberry salad was fresh and refreshing. Does that make sense? The ingredients were so fresh and crisp - sweet strawberries in January I'd no small feat! - but it was light and hit the perfect note as an accompaniment to the red pepper soup. And that cookie? Do I even need to tell you how delicious it was? I didn't even offer my friend a bite. I ate the whole thing and I'm not ashamed. So good! A delicious lunch and nice respite in a small Illinois town. Worth going out of your way, for sure!

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    Faye - The adorable welcome to Faye. The lobby also contained a small local goods shop and a local photo show.

    The adorable welcome to Faye. The lobby also contained a small local goods shop and a local photo show.

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    Faye - Cocktail and bbq goods, Onyx coffees and teas, merch, etc.

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    Villainous Grounds - Upstairs "Mad Hatter" tea room

    Villainous Grounds

    4.9(20 reviews)
    39.4 mi
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    Driving through Southeast, Missouri, I needed some coffee and a "little something", so I made a…read morestop at Villainous Grounds. Their coffee of the week was White Chocolate Irish Cream, and I could not resist that! It came out hot, but not so hot that I could not drink it, and it was just the right sweetness. Their "little somethings" were a variety of muffins, scones, and cinnamon rolls. Maybe something else, but I stopped his recitation over the phone after he said "cinnamon rolls". Another winner, but next time I will take up their offer of heating it up. At the time I wasn't sure I was going to eat it right away, but I do love some drippy icing! They are still take-out only, and you can either call in your order, which I did, or you can appear outside their door and they will come out to take your order. I was very happy that the young lady who came out with my goodies was wearing a mask! Service was quick, and what I had was good, so give them a try if you're in the area!

    Cool little coffee shop here. The barista (possibly the owner) was very personable and…read moreknowledgeable. I got an iced breve, no syrup added, for a nice afternoon pick me up. The flavor, which started somewhat weak, got better with time -- perhaps due to the frozen coffee ice cubes. Anyway, this is a solid independent shop. I do recommend.

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