Country Cupboard, nestled at 3333 S Division St, Carterville, IL, is a charming American restaurant that captures the essence of home-cooked meals in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Patrons consistently rave about the comfort food offerings, with Robert Casey enthusiastically describing it as a "wonderful local gem" where every meal, from breakfast to dinner, delights the palate. The pies, particularly the homemade cherry pie, stand out as highlights, with Aur Beck urging visitors to indulge in dessert first to revel in the fresh, scratch-made goodness.
Reviews from guests like Alex Haglund illustrate the attentive service, even late into the evening, showcasing a friendly and accommodating staff. The overwhelmingly positive feedback on dishes like chicken fried steak and pork specials reinforces Country Cupboard’s reputation for hearty, delicious meals at reasonable prices. Lori and Britton Ramsey both commend the generous portions and the down-to-earth vibe of the place. Whether it’s a family gathering or a casual meal, the consistent praise for both food and service makes Country Cupboard a must-visit destination for comfort food lovers looking for authentic American dining experience.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Service options
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Has fast service
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Country Cupboard
robert casey
Jun 30,2025
Wonderful local gem. Homey vibe. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, I haven't had anything I didn't enjoy. And don't get me started on the pies.
Aur Beck
Jun 27,2025
Cash or personal check only 6 or 7 fresh made pies that I recommend having right away. Dessert first!! meant i got a warm cherry pie topped with ice cream. Everything from scratch comfort goodness
Alex Haglund
Jun 7,2025
Ate here late (well, close to closing time) on a Thursday night. Staff was helpful, friendly and accommodating. Food was all very tasty too. A lot of American-style home-cooked/diner type options. I had the chicken friend steak with green beans and slaw. Other adults in my party had the ham steak and Swiss steak special. All were very good. Two kids had fish sticks and corn dog, they liked those as well. Tried the homemade cherry pie. Looks like they had a lot of pies available, but by the time we ate, the only options left were no-sugar peanut butter, raisin and cherry. Running out of pies is either a very good or very bad sign...fortunately for us, it turned out it was a good sign. Cherry was the choice, and it was very, very good – tart but not too tart, and filling made from actual cherries, not canned filling. Finally, and this doesn't really have to do with the service but the attitude of the staff, my family and I paid, walked out and sat down on the bench in front to take a photo together. Our waitress followed us out and offered to take the picture for us. It might not have to do with the food service exactly, but that kind of friendliness would have me coming back even if the food was mediocre. Good for us, the food was good too!
Lori
May 29,2025
The food was delicious, reasonably priced, and serving size was spot on. Service this visit was very good. We were a party of 7 and all enjoyed the meal and prompt friendly service.
Britton Ramsey
Apr 21,2025
Nothing fancy to see here, but a great place to get a cheap and hearty meal. The staff is expedient and friendly. The food is fresh, hot and delicious. A true home feel experience.
Scott Petersmarck
Apr 6,2025
Out of all places that I've ever been to I hate to say hands down that this is the best and most greatest place to go. The food was awesome and customer service is exactly what it was supposed to stay throughout time as customer service the employee made sure everything was the way it was supposed to be and that everything was made right refills where done right on time. I would and for sure most definitely would recommend this place hands down to anyone and everyone
Shariff Shakir
Apr 6,2025
Phenomenal breakfast. Fast and cheap. Best biscuits and gravy in town. Small diner feel. Efficient service with a smile. American fries are fantastic and crispy. My favorite Saturday morning spot. Daily specials. Decent location. The weird intersection at division and 13 is manageable.
Tania Womack
Mar 20,2025
Lovely diner, quaint atmosphere. Just passing through and stopped for breakfast before hitting the road. Server knew everyone, food was delicious and served quickly. Terrific value for prices.
Reviews For Country Cupboard