Really good sub shop on small town Sparta! Visiting my sister from out of state left me stranded…read morewith no car when she had to go to work, so me and my kiddos crossed the street to get lunch here! Was pleasantly surprised by the amount of fresh offerings! I got the 6" BLTA and it was more than enough food and was so good. We also got the cheddar poblano soup which was the soup of the day and I'm absolutely obsessed with it! The young girl who rang us up was absolutely amazing and wonderful and the lady who made our sandwiches was a pleasure! My ONLY suggestion is maybe offer to toast subs? My daughter's meatball sub was definitely good, but maybe would have been even better with the bread toasted! Otherwise, can't wait to go back next time I visit my sister!

I live in Florida and am in the area visiting family. A quick search for a lunch place steered us…read moretoward Bricktown. What a nice surprise!! All 4 of us thoroughly enjoyed our subs that had plenty of meat and fresh toppings. I haven't had a sub this good in a very long time, and in Orlando we have the best of the best (or so I thought.) They apologized that they were out of pasta salad that day, so we each had chips with our sandwiches/wraps. The chips were a brand with which I am unfamiliar and was pleasantly surprised at the jalapeño cheddar flavor. Delicious. We all ate so fast no one got a pic!! I highly recommend this spot for quality food and a much needed break from the typical fast food joints.

This place and I go back, way back when I was a student at SIU in the mid 70's ( yes I helped…read moreinvent dirt I'm that old, ha!). Anyhow I loved it then and I love it now - after all these years. The interior has been redone except for the old wooden bar at the very front. They used to have high back wooden booths along the south wall and east windows, with some additional small tables in the middle. The wooden booths are now gone and there's more of an open air setting with tables along the south wall with wooden bench style seats and high top tables in the center. They're still some pinball machines at the back that bring back fun memories. I found an old favorite on the menu, and ordered it - The Mcbide Special! It's a turkey, ham, and Swiss sandwich and comes with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, oregano, vinaigrette, a pickle, and chips ($11.95). It was just as good as I remembered it!. I sat at the bar where I was waited on by a friendly and polite employee. I enjoyed my visit, and reminded myself I shouldn't take so long to return. 5 stars for great service, sandwiches, and some fond nostalgia! Check them out!

LOVE Booby's! Grew up eating it with my dad, my aunt and her sister owned it awhile, then one of my…read morebest friends owned it. Reopened in 2024 and am SO glad. Service today was great - freshly made. They have a lot of the original sandwich recipes - and the McBride Special is my absolute favorite.

It is good but if I bought meat and bread it would be cheaper than just buying a sandwich.read more

Johnny has great quality meats at reasonable prices. He is accommodating when it comes to special…read moreorders and it's always spotless. He takes pride in his business. His sandwiches are generously portioned and still affordable! The slab bacon is the best cab in in town.

Love this place! The sandwiches are awesome. Fresh bread, great meat and excellent toppings! My…read morefavorite is The Daddy. It's a roast beef sandwich with horseradish. So good. Inside it's a homey little cafe feel. The staff is super nice. I stop here anytime I come through Red Bud. You have to try it!

Love this place! They make a great product at a reasonable price. They are generous with portions,…read moreand I'm always delighted when they have day old bread to purchase! I generally get my orders to go (and eat next door at Lieferbraü).

Stopped for lunch on a beautiful August Saturday. Opted to eat inside as it was a little hot for…read morethe baby in our party. Food was decent. Cheeseburger looked to be handmade - thick and juicy. Catfish breading had a nice spice to it. My chicken tenders were lightly breaded - commercially made - but chicken breast meat not processed chicken. I ordered the side salad - which I got to build myself at the salad bar. Overall, a good experience.

Sal's Bistro is located right on "the strip" in Carbondale, near Southern Illinois University…read more While out and about running errands today, we decided to stop in and try it out after hearing good things and reading a couple of good reviews online. There is plenty of seating in the dining area. Walk up and order at the counter. Everything was fresh and delicious. Made to order and you can modify any menu item to your liking. We ordered the combo so we could try a small sandwich and a small salad. The only issue is, there is nothing small about them! Both were delicious, but a meal within itself. I couldn't finish mine and ended up bringing half of each home! We tried the Triple Berry Salad, Greek salad, and the Chicken Bacon Ranch on ciabatta bread sandwiches. If you like fresh ingredients and healthier options, this is the place for you! We will definitely be back...

Excellent. The veggie sandwich is fantastic, but so is Sal's Special. Highly recommend.read more

The food is very good! always fresh... super nice owner... and yummy extras make it worth coming at…read moreleast once a week!

We went to Eagles in Carbondale and needed a little something to share before going elsewhere. We…read moredecided to share a Jive turkey sandwich and it didn't disappoint. We had it with balsamic dressing and it was delicious. Paired with a spear of pickle and it was a home run! We bought a cup of lobster bisque soup and it was literally a cup and was $8. Greasy and not a lobster piece in sight. Will never order this again. Staff was polite and served us very quickly. Looking forward to trying more sandwiches and the salads looked amazing. Soup, I'll pass on.

Never sleep on a loose meat sandwich! The place is a little...patina'd. Feels both like a nostalgic…read moregreasy spoon and a place stuck in the early 2000s. I got the my sandwich bunless with cheese. I'll be back soon for another. It was so good! The basket of fries is huge. You could share it but they're freshly tasty.

I've eaten in this maid-rite for over 50 years and it's the worst sandwich that I've ever gotten. I…read moredo say haven't been there for at least two years, but certainly has gone down hill. The meat was very dry and the sandwich want put in tho e grill after being made, the way it's supposed to be, very disappointing. I had looked forward to a Made-Rite and was very disappointed.

Good food. Good…read moreservice. Good atmosphere. Cash only. If you don't have cash; you have to walk across the street to the ATM at TJ's Liquors, then come back and pay. Ask me how I know.

If you can look past the cleanliness issue...and there definitely is one…read more.. This place boasts excellent home cooking. I had the chicken and dumplings which came with three sides. It was six dollars and some change, folks! Holy crap! Where do you find a meal like the for that kind of money anymore? The dumplings were clearly homemade and had tons of chicken in them. The green beans were nicely seasoned and meaty. I also had Dixie's potatoes which are hash browns with cream of mushroom soup and cheese. So good! The last side I chose was the bread pudding. Cinnamony goodness without raisins! I hate raisins, so this was a real treat for me. Seldom can I find bread pudding without them. Sometimes the dirtiest restaurants are the tastiest. :)