Guidebook for Carbondale
Food Scene
This is a great spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Every morning they have freshly-baked pastries. The best are the english muffins and morning buns. It is our favorite dinner spot, and they use locally grown and seasonal ingredients wherever possible. Our favorite is the gnocchi salad, kale salad and short ribs. They also have delicious cocktails!
18 locals recommend
Town.
348 Main StThis is a great spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Every morning they have freshly-baked pastries. The best are the english muffins and morning buns. It is our favorite dinner spot, and they use locally grown and seasonal ingredients wherever possible. Our favorite is the gnocchi salad, kale salad and short ribs. They also have delicious cocktails!
This is the best breakfast restaurant in town. There is usually a wait, and they won't take reservations on the phone, so get there early and put your name in. The best items are the Santa Fe cakes and the Santiago Skillet.
75 locals recommend
Village Smithy Restaurant
26 S 3rd StThis is the best breakfast restaurant in town. There is usually a wait, and they won't take reservations on the phone, so get there early and put your name in. The best items are the Santa Fe cakes and the Santiago Skillet.
This is the best coffee shop in town. They have tasty coffee, a variety of breakfast options, ample seating and a friendly staff. We recommend the breakfast sandwich!
33 locals recommend
Bonfire Coffee
433 Main StThis is the best coffee shop in town. They have tasty coffee, a variety of breakfast options, ample seating and a friendly staff. We recommend the breakfast sandwich!
White House Pizza is a must during your visit in Carbondale. They've got an impressive variety of pies for meat-lovers and vegetarians, from alfredo to pesto. Our fave is the "mean and green" and the "get your goat."
55 locals recommend
White House Pizza
801 Main CtWhite House Pizza is a must during your visit in Carbondale. They've got an impressive variety of pies for meat-lovers and vegetarians, from alfredo to pesto. Our fave is the "mean and green" and the "get your goat."
Drinks & Nightlife
It is a fun spot, right on Main St., with reasonably priced beer and locally-grown food. They have a delicious burger. On Friday nights, they have live music.
37 locals recommend
Carbondale Beer Works
647 Main StIt is a fun spot, right on Main St., with reasonably priced beer and locally-grown food. They have a delicious burger. On Friday nights, they have live music.
This local distillery has delicious vodka cocktails with vodka made onsite. There are some cozy couches and a delightful outdoor fireplace.
47 locals recommend
Marble Distilling Co. & The Distillery Inn
150 Main StThis local distillery has delicious vodka cocktails with vodka made onsite. There are some cozy couches and a delightful outdoor fireplace.
Parks & Nature
This is my go-to hiking trail, since it is only 5 minutes from our house. It is a great running trail as well. Cross highway 82 and you'll see the parking lot. From there, you can head up the dirt road and you'll see the trail head on your left. The trail immediately forks. The path to the left is steep and shorter, with better views of the Valley. The path to the right is a longer route with more variety. It is dog-friendly too!
15 locals recommend
Red Hill
This is my go-to hiking trail, since it is only 5 minutes from our house. It is a great running trail as well. Cross highway 82 and you'll see the parking lot. From there, you can head up the dirt road and you'll see the trail head on your left. The trail immediately forks. The path to the left is steep and shorter, with better views of the Valley. The path to the right is a longer route with more variety. It is dog-friendly too!
Arts & Culture
This local gallery also has dance studios and a gallery store. There are frequently art openings and shows so check the website http://www.carbondalearts.com/ for the listings.
15 locals recommend
The Launchpad
76 S 4th StThis local gallery also has dance studios and a gallery store. There are frequently art openings and shows so check the website http://www.carbondalearts.com/ for the listings.
Essentials
City Market
711 E Cooper AveEntertainment & Activities
This local, independent, one room movie theater is a Carbondale institution. They specialize in independent films and have one or two screenings daily. http://www.crystaltheatrecarbondale.com/
31 locals recommend
Crystal Theatre
427 Main StThis local, independent, one room movie theater is a Carbondale institution. They specialize in independent films and have one or two screenings daily. http://www.crystaltheatrecarbondale.com/