Rural King

1.8 mi

This place is super cute! Are you a succulent lover? Do you love fun pots and wall hangings? Do…read moreyou like to support small business and local artists? Don't know what to buy that "hard to buy for" friend or coworker? Buy a succulent. Don't think you can keep a plant alive? Buy a succulent. Whatever the reason, this place is definitely worth stopping by. Clean and inviting. Friendly staff. Cute stuff. Located on Walnut St in the center of town. Go check it out!

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Sis's Memories

Joe really knows his stuff! Its nice to go somewhere where the owner can explain details of the…read morepieces in his shop. His wife is also very kind. Love going into this great little shop in Murphysboro.

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Think Vintage

1.7 mi

Think Vintage is a excellent collection of hand-picked individual different kind of items that you…read moremight want to appoint your shelves. The price points are excellent. If you're into any kind of fairy collecting items or unusual pictures, this is the place. I've never been in a store like it. It's one of a kind.

First let me say, the owner, Laura(?) is sweet as apple pie! I was walking into all the little…read moreshops in town and this one really caught my curiosity. A little vintage..a little nostalgia, a bunch of miniatures, and some great unique items. The place is clean and inviting. Like 8 said, the owner is super sweet. Prices are extremely reasonable. Go support local small business.

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Cotton's Ace Hardware

3.0

6.1 mi

Object of the Game To be the first player to tiptoe from…read moreyour bed, past all the noisy obstacles, to the refrigerator for a midnight snack - without waking Daddy.

My mom ordered a fridge earlier this week and paid extra to have it by today. We called 5 times…read morethroughout the day, several times they were "busy with customers" but we got through once. They assured us it would be here today. The last time we called, the guy had left for the day, without even calling us back. Now we will be living out of a cooler for at least 4 more days (already have been for a week and a half) over labor day weekend. Not happy, and probably canceling the order tomorrow.

Faye

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!

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

Biscuit Sandwich

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Small Town Scoop & Eatery

(8 reviews)

1.8 mi

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.

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Rural King - homeandgarden - Updated August 2026

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