Cristaudo’s in Carbondale is a long-running downtown stop for breakfast, lunch, coffee, and bakery items, all in a historic setting that also includes gifts and local art. The menu goes beyond pastries, with breakfast sandwiches, burritos, house-made granola, salads, sandwiches, soups, and quiche, plus lots of fresh cookies and cakes for takeout or catering. It’s the kind of place that works for a casual coffee stop or a fuller meal, not just a quick bite.
For Southern Illinois Coffee Trail participants: $1 Off Any Coffee (Valid one per customer 08/1/2026 - 12/31/2026.)