Victoria's Guidebook
Food scene
Down-to-earth, organic grocery store with hot breakfast burritos, sandwiches to-go, and deli/lunch bar. Offers vegetarian and vegan options
14 personas locales recomiendan
Neighborhood Co-op Grocery
1815 W Main StDown-to-earth, organic grocery store with hot breakfast burritos, sandwiches to-go, and deli/lunch bar. Offers vegetarian and vegan options
Laid back restaurant with true Southern Illinois feel. Enjoy their signature jumbo margarita while you sit out on the patio
12 personas locales recomiendan
Midland Inn
7570 Old Hwy 13Laid back restaurant with true Southern Illinois feel. Enjoy their signature jumbo margarita while you sit out on the patio
Gastropub offering a rotating selection of craft beers and locally sourced meats and produce.
12 personas locales recomiendan
Underground Public House
717 S University AveGastropub offering a rotating selection of craft beers and locally sourced meats and produce.
Higher end restaurant serving steak, prime rib, and seafood.
14 personas locales recomiendan
Flame Bar And Grill
501 E Walnut StHigher end restaurant serving steak, prime rib, and seafood.
Upscale dining. Small plates and entrees plus wine and cocktails in a relaxed space. Seasonal outdoor patio.
20 personas locales recomiendan
Global Gourmet
102 E Jackson StUpscale dining. Small plates and entrees plus wine and cocktails in a relaxed space. Seasonal outdoor patio.
Neighborhood cafe and bakery serving fair trade coffee as well as many vegetarian/vegan options.
26 personas locales recomiendan
Longbranch Cafe and Bakery
100 E Jackson StNeighborhood cafe and bakery serving fair trade coffee as well as many vegetarian/vegan options.
Quirky local breakfast spot. Amazing hazelnut coffee and food is always on point. Expect to wait about 15 minutes to get a table on weekends.
23 personas locales recomiendan
Harbaugh's Cafe
901 S Illinois AveQuirky local breakfast spot. Amazing hazelnut coffee and food is always on point. Expect to wait about 15 minutes to get a table on weekends.
Typical ‘greasy spoon’ breakfast and brunch joint famous for their biscuits and gravy. They are cash only but have an ATM inside.
16 personas locales recomiendan
Mary Lou's Grill
118 S Illinois AveTypical ‘greasy spoon’ breakfast and brunch joint famous for their biscuits and gravy. They are cash only but have an ATM inside.
Thai Taste
100 S Illinois AveServes classic and unique Thai food. Local favorite.
Quatro's Deep Pan Pizza
218 W Freeman StLocal Favorite. 618-549-5326
Sightseeing
Local shop offering incense, crystals, etc. Located close to Giant City State Park
8 personas locales recomiendan
Makanda Trading Company
510 Makanda RdLocal shop offering incense, crystals, etc. Located close to Giant City State Park
Recreation/Outdoor
Poplar Camp Beach at Cedar Lake
Poplar Camp RoadDispensary
Consume Cannabis Co
201 E Main StTobacconist
Great local business to purchase cigars and loose tobacco. Owner is very knowledgeable and personable.
Yesteryear Tobacconists
213 S Illinois AveGreat local business to purchase cigars and loose tobacco. Owner is very knowledgeable and personable.
Hemp-N-Stuff Head Shop
828 E Main St
Legal Smile - Carbondale
819 S Illinois AveUnique glass pipes
Entertainment
Project Human X is a local art gallery that hosts paint parties and lessons. They are well know for their weekend glow paint nights.
Project Human X
715 S University AveProject Human X is a local art gallery that hosts paint parties and lessons. They are well know for their weekend glow paint nights.
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
One-way roads
Lots of one-way main roads. Keep an eye out for signs. Route 51 (runs North/South) and Route 13 (East/West) are one-way