Stopped in for a delicious breakfast skillet while visiting the area. My companion had pancakes the…read moresize of his head. The restaurant was laid back and inviting with local artists showcasing art for sale on the walls. There was a long, but fast moving line and the staff was running like the marathoners they are. Fast, friendly service!

We visit so often and yet I haven't updated my review in a long time! I snapped a pic of my fav…read morebrunch dish today. I almost always get the breakfast burrito with no sour cream and extra salsa... It's delicious! It comes with their famous ranch potatoes and fruit. My husband gets it the way it comes and adds a side of sourdough toast... but he also changes things up trying new things on the menu all of the time. Their lunch is also great. You can't beat the service! Your entire group needs to be there to be seated. Parking around back. Food comes out quick and hot. Be sure to check them out!

Best place for coffee in Carbondale. Common Grounds is a pretty simple looking place with the…read morecoffee being the main reason to come here. It also seems like a popular location to study for SIU students. Has pretty basic options along with seasonal favorites. The prices are pretty okay for around here and it's pretty good quality. Any college town needs to have a place to get coffee. It's not like there's many other good options. This is one reason why it's the best in town. Good options among the flavors. It's about $6 for a latte. The last time here I got the Black Forest Mocha. Had lots of chocolate flavor. The food options are paltry. It's about $2 for a bagel. They also have a few other things such as muffins. For this town it's not bad. It's located on East Grand Avenue at Wall Street. The main menu item is coffee, but there's bagels, plus some pastries and other things.

First time here and I can't believe I've passed this place so many times without noticing it. My…read morepartner got the iced caramel latte with whole milk, and I went with the iced caramel chai with coconut milk. let me tell you, it's really good. Staff is great and very knowledgeable regarding the menu. The vibe here is relaxed and easy, with plenty of space to sit and not feel rushed. Prices were very reasonable too. Found this place through Yelp and I'm glad I did.

Maybe we ordered the wrong things but we were pretty disappointed with this lunch stop…read more The interior is cute enough with the vault on display in the center of the room. Service was initially slow, our server was gabbing with another table for a while. But once she realized we were her table, things picked up. Ordered the chicken salad sandwich. It's that industrial chicken salad with only celery and the meat is pulverized into a paste. Very bland. The potato salad is reportedly homemade, but also very smooth and strong mustard flavor. Not great. The turkey bacon melt was a bit better. The grilled sourdough bread on both sandwiches was really good. And the pasta salad had a nice vinegar tang. It was actually really good. We found free parking about a block off the circle. Fairly quick in and out as we were driving through, so that was a plus.

The Vault Cafe on the Square is located in an older bank and has quite a charming ambiance…read more The service is friendly and the menu, though limited, is still good. All on all, a good place to hit up.

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

I so enjoy this cafe. It consistently has excellent food, coffee and service. Have been going to…read morethis restaurant for years. Staff is accommodating to any requests. Food is healthy and unique.

Fun cafe with celiac safe- gluten free items on the menu. Attentive server and excellent…read moreconversation. The gluten free waffle was tasty along with the southwestern special. They have a whole pastry case of gluten free and vegan items. The back room store was fun to poke around in after our brunch.

Astounding! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves for lunch…read moretoday. The atmosphere is comfortable and cozy. We were greeted immediately. This may be some of the best coffee I've had. A white chocolate, raspberry latte was perfect. House made soup was hot and good. Sandwich was generously portioned. The bakery case is seriously unbelievable! I heard him say he has been in business for 18 years. Don't miss this experience!

Rude employees, I walked in around 2 to get coffee and maybe a small bite to eat. I was greeted…read morewith what do you want. Not hey how are you,welcome, what would you like. I started looking at the food menu after I told the guy I came for coffee he rudely said oh coffee is on the back. I answered back and said I might want food. I almost walked out but went ahead and picked a coffee and he immediately went to the kitchen to make it and came back and rang me up and didn't ask if I would like anything else so coffee it was.

Food and coffee were both so good! We were in town for the weekend and got the avocado toast and…read morelattes. The homemade syrups in our lattes were so good we came back for more the next day! Service was quick and everyone was so nice. Will have to add this to the routine when in cape.

My family and I really enjoyed this quaint coffee shop in Downtown Cape. We tried a variety of…read moretheir breakfasts including the burrito, BLT, waffle flight, and chicken & waffles. All were delicious. The salted caramel latte (both iced and hot) were delicious. I also really enjoyed the chai latte with just a hint of spice. If I'm back in the area I will come back to try other menu items. Staff were great, especially the barista he was kind and helpful. The inside is perfect for working, reading or catching up with friends! Parking: street parking is plenty and available right outside the shop. Accessibility: getting in there is a small ledge. They have one stall large bathrooms. The space between tables and area near the counter is slightly narrow.

Everyone needs a place like this close to them. I was in the area for the eclipse and needed…read morecoffee, the food looked so good and inexpensive that I ordered some breakfast also. It was so good I had it done very quickly. A good variety of food and drinks for a small location. The food was served very fast also. I chatted with some friendly locals while I sat drinking my coffee. The place was clean and welcoming. They have merchandise for sale as well as food and drinks. A wonderful place to stop and feel welcome. If I ever get back in the area I will come to visit.

This is the cutest little cafe. I normally stop on my way to Wappapello Lake to see my folks. The…read morefood and service is always great and the inside is very welcoming. I love the little library bring a book to leave and pick a new one

Outstanding customer service from Grant the server during our visit and amazing food quality from…read morethe chef Jessie. This is the highest rated yelp restaurant in southern Illinois. We had the beef, vegetable soup and salad, and it was delicious. Will definitely be back.

Chef/owner Jason & His wife Trisha were so kind! Loved being able to have breakfast with them…read moretoday! Awesome staff as well

Great place! This place has it all. Nice ambiance, friendly staff, and the food and drinks are…read moreamazing.

I started going here about 4 years ago because I met the owner. What a cute space! The workers…read morealways have a smile and it's HANDS DOWN the best coffee I've had. The frozen coffee is so good. If you're not a coffee fan like a couple of my friends, but like chocolate milk, the frozen hot chocolate is incredible.