Cristaudo's Cafe & Bakery + 6Pence
209 South Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, IL 62901
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Cristaudo's is a full service caterer offering fresh cookies and pastries daily. They also take special orders for cakes and other baked goods, and have a café menu with breakfast and lunch items.
Situated in one of downtown Carbondale's oldest buildings, Cristaudo's Cafe and Bakery is definitely worth a stop! Treat your taste buds to the sweet flavor of their famous sugar cookies, or enjoy a delicious sandwich during lunch. And, if you give them enough notice, Cristaudo's will prepare vegan and gluten-free baked goods to your liking!
Also sharing the space inside is 6Pence - Cabinet of Curiosities, offering unique gifts and hand-crafted novelty items. Jewelry, ceramics, art, glassware, buttons, t-shirts, toys and more! Who knows what you'll find?
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- Mon: Closed
- Tue: 7:30am – 5:30pm
- Wed: 7:30am – 5:30pm
- Thu: 7:30am – 5:30pm
- Fri: 7:30am – 5:30am
- Sat: 7:30am – 3:30am
- Sun: Closed
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