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The Downtown Dip

4.7 (14 reviews)
Closed • 2:30 pm - 8:00 PM

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Will S.

Ice cream was awesome, and workers are polite and friendly. Thanks for the pup cups and dog treats.

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1 year ago

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4 months ago

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2 years ago

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3 years ago

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1 year ago

Aw man. Best hand dipped ice cream I've had in a long time. So sad I'm just passing through town. It would become a favorite regular spot.

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2 years ago

Everything was fantastic clean courteous efficient and tasty I like that they have sugar free selections.

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3 years ago

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2 years ago

Delicious ice cream, outdoor seating primarily, and a fun cow out front! The workers were friendly as well.

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4 years ago

The worker was very rude. They sell "giftcards" that expire within two months. We will go to Carmen's Cafe for ice cream from now on.

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5 years ago

10/10 would highly recommend. If you need a snack at night this is a good place to go.

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Walker's Bluff

Walker's Bluff

2.9(107 reviews)
4.4 mi
•$$

Ambiance- 5/5 Service 5/5 - Our server was excellent and…read moretook her time with us. Super friendly. Wine- overall I would probably say a 4/5. For the flights they are served in plastic cups. My favorite was the crimson eclipse. Food- 3/5. We ordered some appetizers and they were a little disappointing/did not match the description of the menu. The margarita pizza was a little spicy. Fruit and cheese plate had some nice jam, but the presentation was off. Crab cakes were small. Also, the menu on their website was slightly outdated. I would still recommend this location as it's very classy, great for groups, and plenty of parking. Service was excellent. Indoor and outdoor seating.

For a cocktail or bottle of wine Id guess they meet expectation. The food menu is very limited. The…read morefood was mid to low quality. We ordered appetizers a calzone ( burnt in on end, blackened on the bottom -bitter tasting) and a sandwich ( warm, chips oily and soggy). It seems like there are only 2-3 staff working on a graduation / Mother's Day weekend ???? Service was slow but these folks were clearly overwhelmed. They were polite and apologetic for the food preparation time. There were very few folks there so they weren't slammed busy and overwhelmed, just overwhelmed. We likely won't be back. $325 Dinner and drinks bill and any chain place with mid quality drinks and food ( Chilis, Applebee's, Cheddars, ) would be 1/2 the cost and clearly better. An upscale place ( Flame, Texas Roadhouse, Outback) would be a way bether choice for comparable money. The Venue is stunning and looks clean. Hopefully they get it together, or get someone in the space who can. Disappointed at best.

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Inside our intimate dining room at Legends

Culver's

Culver's

3.3(19 reviews)
4.7 mi

I must send a special shout-out to Manager De'Ante at the Culver's in Carbondale, IL. I rarely eat…read moreout, but my money goes to Culver's butter burger when I crave fast food. If you have never had one, you are missing a mouth full of YUM! Last night, I went through the drive-thru and ordered my meal with special instructions. When I got home, I realized the order wasn't correct. I ate the fries and ice cream and counted it as a loss. Well, as I was returning from a trip this afternoon, I went by Culver's again. I was still needing that butter-burger itch scratched. Unfortunately, my order was made incorrect again. This time, I saved the burger, and after a brief nap, I drove back to Carbondale, determined to get my burger. As soon as I walked into the door, I was greeted by Manager De'Ante. I explained what had happened and asked for a replacement meal. I didn't want to go another day without that delicious burger. De'Ante repeated my order to ensure it would be done correctly, then told his team to begin the preparation of my meal. I am happy to report that the Culver's team got it right this time! We all have bad days, so I try to grant grace when something goes awry, and I love it when a restaurant is responsive and willing to correct its mistakes. Not only did I get my food hot and fresh, but unlike when I went through the drive-thru, I could see how beautiful the restaurant was inside. I was impressed with the accessibility and cleanliness as well. As you can see from the attached photos, the restaurant and lot are clean, well-lit, and extremely inviting. I recommend you go to Culver's for a delicious meal. When you stop in, tell them Kindra Speech sent you!

Extremely poor service after calling customer service number & restaurant twice. I paid for two cod…read more3 piece meals over $40.00. I did not receive a complete meal. When I made it noticed All I received was a voucher for two items replaced and a scoop of ice cream to share, I guess. I have spent money many times at Culver's but will change my habit. I suggest anyone buying food to check it before you pull away! Also, as advised, be aware "you have 17 yr olds making your food and they aren't perfect "

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Mimmo's Pizza - heaven in a box

Mimmo's Pizza

4.0(21 reviews)
1.1 mi
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Mimmo's Pizza has been in the town of Carterville for sometime now. It is a family owned business…read morethat is ran by friendly and amazing people. My family and I love their pizza and not to mention some of the other items that are available on their menu. Their spicy chips are wonderful to snack on as you wait for your main food to come out. The location is easy to get to and their prices are definitely fair. I would rather have their freshly made pizza any day over the big chain pizza places. Love the pizza and the hospitality this restaurant shows. Would I eat at this establishment again? Definitely always want to mention that my reviews are based on my own past experience. Not everyone will always have the same experiences as others. I always encourage readers to try out a place for themselves so that they can decide on how it is. Two thumbs way up.

Mimmo's is a great little spot in downtown Carterville. Located right off Rt. 13. It's easy to…read morefind. Parking out front. They offer inside and patio dining options. Inside is on the smaller side, but they are able to move people through quickly. Everything is made to order and fresh. On this visit, we had garlic cheese bread, which is served with homemade meat sauce, and a 14 inch thin crust pizza. For the pizza, we had the Mimmo's special. It comes with mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, onions, green bell peppers, mushrooms, and green olives. It was all hot, fresh, and delicious! This is a family owned and operated establishment, so you are interacting with the owners throughout your visit and they are always very pleasant and welcoming. Check them out next time you have a craving for pizza or pasta!

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Mimmo's Pizza - Menu

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Mimmo's Pizza - Garlic cheese bread with meat sauce

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Garlic cheese bread with meat sauce

Sergio's Mexican Restaurant - Never eating here again

Sergio's Mexican Restaurant

3.2(26 reviews)
3.3 mi
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the best food and buffet i would highly recommend this place 5 stars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!read more

I've been eating here for 7 years. The last 3 of 4…read morevisits...they weren't right; but I let them slide... Tonight after a 5.5hr drive back from Chicago. Tired, hungry...just wanted to eat. I specifically asked for Fernando to serve me (I saw he was there)...speaks perfect English and always gets my order right. I was denied his service because it was close to closing time (30-minutes) - I arrived at 9:30. I asked for a half order of "perfect chicken" and a guacamole salad. She (the other server) told me that it would be a $4 upcharge. "It's just a dollop of guac" she said. I showed her on the menu where it came with the Pollo Mexicano (close enough). She just shrugged her shoulders. So I decided not to get it...it would've been wrong anyway. I got the bill for $10, the menu says 1/2 order is $9...so I made her go get a menu and show her. Second time this has happened. Later Fernando asked me to pre-pay my bill to close out the register. Then another server came by and asked to take my plate away...I said "I'm not quite finished" (never asked if I wanted a to go box) she pulled out her iPhone and showed me that it was 10:01. I paid...I left my military discount card on the plate under broccoli and cheese sauce. 15% off isn't worth being treated like shit!

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Sergio's Mexican Restaurant - Sergio's Taco Salad Fajita

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Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - Bacon and double cheese Steakburger

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

2.9(16 reviews)
6.3 mi

I LOVE Freddy's! I've tasted many burgers from other joints over the years but none compare to the…read morequality and flavor of Freddy's. They're seriously addicting and whenever I get the craving for one and have to eat a burger from somewhere else, I immediately wish it was a Freddy's burger. I won't even go into detail on their tasty custards, you just have to try it and see. They're amazing, too. The customer service here is great. In my opinion, this is the best burger joint in southern Illinois.

Double bacon burger was almost too salty to eat, very thin patties and one small piece of bacon…read more Asked to have part of order for dine and the rest to go. Seemed to confuse short female cashier. She asked if all the order could go in one bag, I said sure. When order was ready, picked up bag at counter, took to table and fries were thrown in on their side with half of the fries at the bottom of the bag. I didn't tip bag on the way to the table either. On arrival, music playing was loud enough. Once sitting down, someone in the back cranked up the music and was so loud couldn't hardly talk and hear my daughter sitting with me. Went back up and ordered concrete, Tall female cashier never said thank you and walked away. I had to reach over and pull my receipt off printer. When concrete was ready, walked up and part of my dessert was on the outside of the cup. Had to get a napkin and wipe it off to handle it. Poor service and seemed like staff just didn't care. Visit was on 10/1/25 at 8:11 pm.

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Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - Spicy chicken sandwich with fries

Spicy chicken sandwich with fries

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - Double Steakburger California Style Combo

Double Steakburger California Style Combo

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Chili cheese fries

The Downtown Dip - icecream - Updated October 2026

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