Sal's Bistro

Carbondale, IL · Restaurant

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in Carbondale
#13
of 94 restaurants
City Percentile
72%
rating percentile
Address
Sal's Bistro, 519 1/2 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901
Phone
(618) 549-0137
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM Sat

Sal's Bistro is a restaurant located in Carbondale, IL. It is one of 94 restaurants listed in Carbondale. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Carbondale city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #13 of 94 restaurants in Carbondale. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Sal's Bistro

Serving up signature salads and sandwiches or build-your-own for the Carbondale area! Fresh ingredients every time!

Hours

Friday11 AM–7 PM
Saturday11 AM–7 PM
SundayClosed
Monday11 AM–7 PM
Tuesday11 AM–7 PM
Wednesday11 AM–7 PM
Thursday11 AM–7 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Clay Thomas · Sep 2025

Great vibe. They have Spinach! Hard to find these days. Excellent service, quick and professional. Fresh ingredients. Wish they had Tempe or fried Tofu as a protein. I also wish they had paper towels in the bathroom. But it does not take away from the great salad. Highly recommend.

★★★★★ 5.0 Brooklyn Smith · Jan 2026

We LOVE sals! The food is quality, quick and absolutely delicious! We’ve tried several different salads and sandwiches and all have been amazing. You can beat fresh ingredients either. Highly recommend!

★★★★★ 5.0 Fabio Moore · Jan 2026

Idk why I haven't left a review in the past, this has been one of my favorite spots in So. IL for years. Always excellent quality food, great customer service, and Sal's Special is the best sandwich I've ever had, no question

★★★★★ 5.0 DC Akintola · Apr 2024

My first time stopping by and was in the mood for a salad. I wanted something affordable but also customizable. The owner walked me through the many salad topping options. The salad was evenly mixed and so much for a great price. My order was: Romain & Arugula lettuce, banana peppers, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, croutons, & the house dressing I definitely recommend!

★★★★★ 5.0 Joseph Welch · Jan 2023

We went last night for the first time, we decided on the sal's special sandwich and It was absolutely delicious 🤌 the ingredients all tasted fresh and of good quality. The prep line was very clean and organized and the service was excellent. the gentleman behind the counter was friendly and informative. He looked to be happy at making the food he was making and cared about it. We were very satisfied on all accounts.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Curbside Pickup ✓ No Contact Delivery ✓ Delivery ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Fast Service ✓ Lunch ✓ Dinner ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Coffee ✓ Comfort Food ✓ Healthy Options

Services

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