Just left after trying the ice cream flights which gives you the option to try serial different…read moreflavors we tried 10 different flavors and we're are actually heading back tonight to attempt the big muddy ice cream challenge we needed to make room lol Small town scoops offers so many ice cream options that are incredible , and creative drink concoctions My favorite being the pirates bounty ( booty ) ice cream mixed with Oreos and m&m This place is just simply amazing and the owners are so welcoming and down to earth .. home run business at its finest !!! Definitely a must stop when visiting murphysboro

This local ice cream shop is awesome! Many unique and interesting flavors made the choice pretty…read moretough. Luckily they allow samples so deciding became a bit easier. The serving size is quite large and the price was more than fair. Coming from a big city where everything cost a fortune, this was a nice treat on many levels. Service was great and fast. We weren't rushed as we read each description to decide. The menu is much more extensive than just scoops of ice cream. Truly something to satisfy everyone. The store is way bigger than I expected. We decided to stop here as we were looking for a local small town place with something sweet and it didn't disappoint. From the outside it looked like an average storefront, but once inside, it's so much more. There is ample seating with cute tables. Board games and some video games in the larger back room. There is also clean restrooms. So cute and so good! Definitely a place to enjoy leisurely and hang out with friends/family. Perfectly located on the main street.

Amazing place for breakfast, one of the best if not the best breakfast spot in Southern Illinois…read more Service is fantastic, this is a family owned business and the family feel they extend to the customers in incredible. The owners are out among the customers, waiting tables, taking orders are just chatting. This has that small town hole in the wall restaurant feel which to me is amazing.

It's a scientific fact that grilled cheese sandwiches from small town diners taste better. Our…read morefamily stopped in on our way through town, seeking a lunch break en route to our destination. Cindy B's is everything you want a hometown cafe to be--welcoming, charming, friendly staff with good senses of humor, and absolutely delicious. The beef veggie soup and grilled cheese was spot on. My family members all enjoyed their food, as well, and then our lovely hosts brought us a slice of coconut pie and pineapple upside down cake, just for stopping through. Diner pie...oh my. We'll need to make sure we make more trips through town, just to stop at Cindy b's!

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.

Waited to sit down to type this up. Went here to eat at around 2pm because we were going to go to…read moreMary Lou's but they close at 2. Instead decided to try the Branch Cafe even though when we ate there a year ago we had a hour wait so we hadn't been back since. Ordered two breakfast meals and coffee and soup. It was around 2:40 ish when the waitress offered to get us a dessert because of our wait. Mind you we got there a few minutes after 2 because I looked at my phone right before we pulled in to park. We ate dessert and were still waiting so we asked the waitress if our order was being cooked because if not, we were going to pay for our coffees and go elsewhere. Almost a one hour wait. The whole back room was empty so it wasn't busy. So the owner proceeds to come up and started to argue about when we got there. The waitress says things like "when you go to fine dining, you expect a wait" as if we've never been in a sit down restaurant in our life. The whole experience was horrible. My food was cold. The owner and waitress were extremely rude, combative and condescending. I don't know if the waitress forget to turn our order in or what, but it was almost right at an hour wait for some soup and few breakfast items. Will NEVER be back. Do with that what you will.

I love this place! Eye pleasing and tongue appeasing cakes, cupcakes in a variety of mouth watering…read moreflavors, cake pops, cookies, donuts, cakes, chocolate covered bacon!! They make cakes, cookies, and cupcakes for any occasion and the items are pleasant to look at and delicious to eat. They even have a selection of no sugar cookies, cupcakes,and cakes. You can go get a donut and coffee and play the machines at the Carbondale, Illinois location. Go get your goodies at Larry's House of Cakes in Carbondale or Marion Illinois.

I can't believe you are still in business! The last time I was there I heard Giggling in the…read morebackground from the Staff and Smelled something Illegal! I Know You All Were Making Fun Of Me! No Wonder That My Cake Was Made Wrong!!

Donna and her team make amazing food! We hired them to make brunch for pickup. We were feeding the…read morebrunch to our daughter's wedding crew. They had the order ready for pickup when I arrived. Everyone loved everything! Definitely a positive contribution to our kids wedding day!

We were leaving Giant City State Park after staying there for a few days. We wanted to stop for…read morebreakfast, and I googled cinnamon rolls near me, and this place popped up. So worth a stop! It's only open Fri-Sun, so I'm glad it happened to be Sunday. My husband and I I both had one of their huge cinnamon rolls. I tried a Peach Fuzz soda (yum!) and my husband had an iced mocha. Service was fast and friendly. There are picnic tables to eat at, but it was really hot, so we ate in the car. Most folks were using the drive thru and getting food to go.

If you're looking for a unique dinner experience with some fun views, this is the place for you!…read moreThe atmosphere is welcoming with friendly staff eager to recommend their favorites and help in any way they can. The spacious outdoor patio is perfect for enjoying a day with friends watching planes come and go while enjoying some delicious food and drinks! I had their elote dip and pork chop and it was some of the tastiest food I have ever had. My only complaint was the grits had zero flavor to them. Everything else was absolutely amazing! I highly suggest checking this unique dining experience out. Especially if you know any plane lovers!

We visited for lunch on a gloomy Saturday. I was sad it wasn't the right weather for the patio,…read morebecause it looks very nice! We did not have a wait and the host was very friendly. My husband ordered the taco of the week, which was a buffalo chicken taco. I had the barria chicken tacos. Both are served with chips and salsa. We added queso, which I highly recommend. We swapped a taco so we could try both kinds. The meal was delicious and the service was great! Parking is easy, right out front. Bathrooms are very clean and so was the restaurant. We will definitely be back when we can sit outside!

We checked out Insomnia Cookies since it was one of the few places that were apparently opened on a…read moreTuesday in Carbondale. It's your usual cookie store with various other options as well. This was the first Insomnia Cookies that had a complete menu with nothing out of stock. Staff here was pretty friendly for the most part and the cookies are reasonably priced compared to their other competitors that have opened up near me. They have parking in front as well, average place to check out.

Ana is *so* welcoming, knowledgeable, & kind. I've been on a huge cookie kick & after just a couple…read moreof visits, she greets us as if we come in daily. The cookies here are phenomenal. Always fresh, warm, & consistently tasty. I love that there are vegan & gluten free options, too.

Late night ice cream treats for the family. I was pleasantly surprised that there was no line at…read morethe drive thru nd the person taking our order was incredibly friendly. She was patient whilst my grandkids took their time to decide on what they wanted. The drive thru area was clean. The cashier was quick and friendly. Everyone enjoyed their sweet treats. Yum!

Best DQ in Southern Illinois. Staff is always friendly and the food is always fresh. The facility…read moreis also clean 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.

Checked out this cafe in Carbondale. It has good options for lunch and later. Blend is known for…read morehaving lighter fare. Prices aren't that bad either even with it being one of the nicer restaurants around here. The crepes can be meaty or vegetarian among the many options. Basically this place is all staffed by SIU students with it being close to the campus. It's a scenario that seems like a recipe for disaster. That's not the case entirely. Can be a bit of a wait of course. The menu isn't that big, so it helps keep things running smoother. It's about $5 for a crepe. They have savory and sweet. Among the savory ones, we tried the mushroom. These were good and light enough that we didn't get filled up. For dessert you can get sweet ones. These include fruit fillings and whipped cream on top. Good place for tea and crepes. It's located on University Avenue at Mill Street. They frequently close for school events and vacations.