I have been to this business once before but had not left a review. First, this is a…read moremultigenerational business and they know their customers. A broad variety of hot and cold entrees, a beverage bar, and full bakery make Hoeckele's a destination location. Today, I had an iced chai latte to accompany my lunch, a pretzel melt. The turkey was fresh, the bacon exceptional, and the pretzel itself soft and savory. A great sandwich, and I picked their potato salad as a side. It tasted homemade and was creamy, a good balance to the melt. I will certainly pick out some pastries to take with. I highly suggest that you drop in the next time you're on I-55 in Missouri.

100% amazing. A million stars…read more Donuts are outstanding. But to me, the coffee cake is where it's at. If you are in the Perryville area consider yourself lucky because you're close by.

We had a long consultation cake tasting with my fiance her mom and I that everyone felt fantastic…read morewith. she tried telling us chocolate pared well with orange cake we made very very clear my wife was allergic and we couldn't do that she told us she would use white chocolate for decorating. my wife's first look at her cake was chunks of chocolate all around the cake attempting to look like bark! we showed multiple cakes that looked like white birch woodsy the only thing she did that said would was made mushrooms and moss. even with that she didn't make mushrooms in the color format we were using she asked us for pictures again of our flowers days before wedding thinking she was color matching floral icing decore no she bought bunch fake flowers threw on top of cake called it decorated. even in our consultationwe let her know we had extra flowers and butterfliesfor the cake we needed a baker to decorate not just put a topper on a cake call it done! by far was the only part of our wedding we were disappointed in! very lucky that her allergy is not worse than it is or the day would have ended differently. worst part of it all is when we tried to talk to her about it she made every excuse in the world without a sincere a apologyor any remorse but all in trying to cover her butt! im sure this review will be taken down just like my wife's but we will be sure to let all aware how unprofessional she has been! one week later and we have only gotten a sorry your unhappy with your experience!

I Am Java is the kind of place that makes your morning better the moment you walk in. The staff are…read moreincredibly friendly--genuinely welcoming and quick with a smile, which sets the tone for a great day. Their pastries are fresh, flaky, and just sweet enough to satisfy without overwhelming. And the breakfast sandwich? Perfection. Warm, savory, and made with care. It's the kind of spot that feels like a neighborhood favorite from your very first visit.

Biscuits and gravy are fantastic. Very large fresh portions and seasoned just right. Nice clean…read morespaces. Make it a stop during your stay in Southern Illinois.

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.

This is a small market with a variety of products to choose from. However, I would definately go…read morefor the cheese. The cheese I got was fantastic and the prices were great! There were some unusual items, such as some kind of guava candy (kinda like gummy bears or something) and there was an ice cream topping that was Dr. Pepper flavored. Wacky. There were frozen meats, canned foods, and bread. There were some fruits and vegetables. The employees were nice and very helpful. The store was clean.

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!

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.

We heard that the Peachbarn would be closing in October 2025 and decided to take a day trip on the…read moreShawnee Wine Trail to visit one last time. We visited on a Saturday afternoon. There is plenty of free parking in their lot and lots of seating inside. There was live music that started at 2:00. There were board games. You can order food (although the cafe was closed when we visited) The service was prompt and friendly. I had a glass of dry red that was okay. When the band started playing, they were loud and it became difficult to talk. Also, you don't get cell phone reception inside and there isn't and guest WiFi. Bathroom was clean. When we visited (9/13/25), their merchandise was 50% off.

We stopped here on the way home from our Carbondale hiking weekend. We did a tasting and bought a…read morebottle to bring home... and now I don't recall which bottle. I had a lavender drink and a peach sangria that were specials not on the main menu. We ate on the back deck (or was it a porch?) and had a good view of a field. I think we ordered a cheese board or a meat and cheese board, but it's been over a month now and I can't be sure. That lack of memory may indicate that we weren't raving about it and we weren't disappointed in it.

If you have never heard Winston's Bagels, let me introduce you...Foodie, meet Winston. Winston,…read moremeet foodie. You can now fall in love. Winston's Bagels are LEGENDARY in Carbondale, IL. The genius behind the tasty treat is Winston. He's a hippy 60(?) something man with a food cart who, in my day set up his mobile shop on "The Strip" - Carbondale's main bar scene. I hear he's moved onto Grand now, but wherever he is, YOU NEED TO BE THERE TOO. Here's the scoop... Winston comes out at night, just about the time the college kids are bar hopping. He sets up his small mobile cart, and starts cranking out The. Best. Bagel. Treat. You. Will. Ever. Eat. Winston grills the bagels over charcoal, which gives the bread a traditional char taste and creates this fantastic crunch when you bite into it. He drizzles the bagel with margarine (I think it's Parkay from the yellow and blue squeeze bottle), and generously tops each bagel side with plain cream cheese. Then the magic happens. You choose your toppings. I'm partial to the Everything: apple, cinnamon, sunflower seeds, cucumber, red onion, garlic powder, bacon bits, and raisins. It's the perfect morsel to have when you're out drinking in Carbondale - every college student learns this lesson to perfection at SIUC - or even if you just have a late night craving for a sweet / savory treat. Of course as alumni (Class of '95!), we all crave a Winston Bagel now and then, and when we go back it's a must eat treat! I've tried to make them at home, but it's just not the same. It's missing Winston's je nais se quoi. He generously doles out hugs, stories, jokes, and charm along with his bagels. Plus the man is a total genius. He charges $2.25 for a bagel. That fits any pocket book - and more often than not - you give him three dollars and tell him to keep the change. The man is making some dough. I hear he takes a couple vacations a year just with his tip money. Go fall in love with Winston The Bagel Man. He'll be there in Carbondale grilling his bagels into the wee hours of the morning!

I noticed that Winston's Bagels has 5 stars with 11 reviews, and I am not surprised one bit. This…read moreis the ONE THING every SIU-C graduate talks about and craves after they move away. At last visit, they were $2.25 each and still worth every bite. Winston sets up shop across the street from Pinch Penny Liquors near Saluki Bookstore. Options are the same as I remember: Cream Cheese, Garlic Salt, Butter, Ground Cinnamon, Cucumber, Apple, Raisins, Sunflower Seeds, Bacon Bits, Onions. I used to get sunflower seeds, butter, and cucumber but recently tried all-but-onion and am not quite sure I can go back. Remember cash only, and they don't break $20s. Definitely tip Winston or any of his helpers running the cart! Truly an institution in Carbondale!

I just heard that this place opened, so I went to check it out. The ice cream itself is quite good…read more I had a chocolate chip cookie dough concrete with peanuts mixed in. Delicious. Portions are generous. The small is anything but small. That said, I need to subtract a couple of stars. For one, the wait was really long. It wasn't very busy, but it took about 7-8 minutes to get my son's ice cream after ordering, and another 5 afterwards to get mine. For another, the soft serve machine was down, even though the shop is brand new. Overall, Gilligan's is solid, but not spectacular. I'd go again if it were in my town, but it's not worth the drive for me.

The ice cream is good but I was over charged $1. Bought 2 cones at $3.75 each and last time I…read morechecked that comes up to $7.50 was charged $8.50 but didn't realize the error until almost to Bremen. Didn't have the time or gas to go back to chester and make it home to Percy.