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    Panera Bread

    2.6 (36 reviews)
    ModerateSandwiches, Salad, Soup
    Open 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Tortellini Alfredo was described as Luke warm cat food
    Eklipse G.

    I don't even think a full fledged review is necessary. We ordered soup with bread bowls, with chips because they "didn't have any bread" Should have taken that as a hint to just leave. (This was two and a half hours before closing) The person taking our order was completely inaudible to the point where we just started shaking our heads yes. We got our food partially cold and in regular bowls. To which they then told us after we paid and tipped them, they are also out of bread bowls. Really disappointed and really dissatisfied. Very unfortunate because the few times we did eat here it was pretty good.

    Emma P.

    I ordered a bagel pack and when I got home 4 of the bagels were sliced like this. Listen, I've worked at a panera before and I know its a crappy job, but you don't send out bagels sliced like that. I know the slicers suck 80% of the time but you cant give a customer a bagel thats got the corner cut off.... let alone 6.

    I got the chicken and wild rice soup and it was thinner then chicken noodle soup. This location has a problem with quality control
    Brandon M.

    Problem with quality control. Chicken and wild rice soup was watery and this isn't the first time

    Sad Asian Salad

    So Panera got rid of the Thai salad that was great for this "Asian" salad. It's literally Romain lettuce, wonton strips, sesame seeds, and dressing. That's it. It didn't even come with the almonds that's on the menu discrimination. I would give fewer stars but everyone's always super nice. Panera use to be great but now it's high prices for little quality.

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    My huge sandwich had like no meat or cheese on it! What a disappointment. I thought Panera had better quality control but I guess not.

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    not a huge fan of the new menu. the bowls were a delicious healthy option and they are no longer on the menu.

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    They are pricey so I limit myself, but they have some healthy options and it's good food in general

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    One of the most overrated places around. The food is OK, but I can fix better at home. They have free wifi and decent coffee, though.

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    Whether I stopped through the drive thru and took my order home or studied inside Very nice, clean place with a good staff and delicious food.

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    Booby's Carbondale

    Booby's Carbondale

    4.1(10 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    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.

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    Booby's Carbondale - The Vic - ham, roast beef, spicy brown mustard, double cheddar cheese

    The Vic - ham, roast beef, spicy brown mustard, double cheddar cheese

    Booby's Carbondale - The Sheldo - salami, pepperoni, pepper jack cheese, onion, giardiniera, and brown mustard

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    The Sheldo - salami, pepperoni, pepper jack cheese, onion, giardiniera, and brown mustard

    Cristaudo's Cafe & Bakery - Long John and lavender vanilla latte.

    Cristaudo's Cafe & Bakery

    4.3(44 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    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.

    A group of us recently went there and the staff was less than friendly. Very poor customer service…read more They seemed annoyed to be serving us. The drinks were also very watered down. No manners when serving drinks and seemed to have an attitude. The restaurant had a nice vibe, but sadly I would not return here due to the poor service and quality of the drinks.

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    Cristaudo's Cafe & Bakery - Pink cookie, Date Walnut cookie, Orange Chipper, Chocolate Chunk Walnut cookie

    Pink cookie, Date Walnut cookie, Orange Chipper, Chocolate Chunk Walnut cookie

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    Don Sol

    Don Sol

    4.0(88 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    Let's start with the chips and salsa, standard free appetizer fare at every Mexican restaurant in…read moreAmerica. These chips are fresh and crunchy and amazing. So good in fact that I needed to ask, "are these made fresh?" They are and the difference is noticeable. The salsa fresca is awesome. If you're brain washed into thinking that thin flaky chips and thick pasty salsa is good, you're in for a shock. After lunch, my wife and I went back for dinner because of the chips and salsa. Other bonuses: The margaritas were good. Strong. A** kickingly strong. The food was tasty, but I don't know if it was exceptional. The service was a little slow. I wish they brought more than 2 flour tortillas per meal. Candidly, the chips and salsa are so good that everything else came in second.

    Checked out this family friendly Mexican restaurant in Carbondale. Don Sol is like your standard…read morestrip mall place with margaritas, burritos, and more. It hardly is that authentic, but it's not trying to be though. Honestly it's better than it looks. The prices are kind of expensive unfortunately. Basically this is classic Mexican American food. It's got a few locations, including this one. This has the feel of a big chain to it, though. Anyway, the drinks and food are okay if not expecting much. The high prices make it hard to be satisfied. It's about $12 for a margarita. The Blue Lagoon is made with Blue Curaçao and it got us lit for sure. Food is even more expensive. It's about $15 for the Taco Salad Veggie. This comes in a crispy tortilla bowl, and is filled with broccoli, cheese dip and sour cream which I left off, guacamole, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, and zucchini. Good stuff but certainly not worth the charge. The rest of the menu has typical Americanized stuff like fajitas and tacos. For sure it's not bad food. It's located on Giant City Road by University Mall. There's some things okay for vegetarians.

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    Don Sol - Shared this yummy Mango Lava Margarita

    Shared this yummy Mango Lava Margarita

    Don Sol - Blue Lagoon And Taco Salad Veggie

    Blue Lagoon And Taco Salad Veggie

    Don Sol - Vegetarian fajitas

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    Vegetarian fajitas

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