Support the Cristaudo’s Repayment Plan!
For years, Cristaudo's Café, Bakery and Catering has proudly partnered with the Southern Illinois Collaborative Kitchen, a pay-what-you-can meal program helping to ensure no one in our community goes hungry.
We’ve provided food, labor, and space to prepare thousands of meals, delaying repayment because of our belief in the importance of the program and the sheer number of individuals who were able to utilize it.
But now, the Collaborative Kitchen owes Cristaudo’s $30,000—a debt that must be addressed to secure the future of both the program and our café.
Why Now?
The Collaborative Kitchen is launching a Meal Bank program in 2025 to make pay-what-you-can meals available at local restaurants across Southern Illinois. This expansion requires a strong foundation, starting with repaying its debt to Cristaudo’s. For over 40 years, Cristaudo’s has been a place where Carbondale gathers, celebrates, and connects. Helping repay this debt ensures the Collaborative Kitchen can grow, and our café and bakery can continue serving the community we love.
Here’s how you can help:
💛 Donate: Every dollar repays this debt and invests in the future of pay-what-you-can meals.
💛 Like and Share: Spread the word to others who care about our community.
💛 Visit Cristaudo’s: Every purchase strengthens the local economy and helps keep Carbondale vibrant.
Together, we can create a stronger, more resilient Southern Illinois where everyone has access to fresh, nourishing meals.
Donate here: https://givebutter.com/cristaudos
Thank you for your support! 💛 Cristaudo's Café, Bakery and Catering
2024 Holiday Goodies and Krampusnacht
Season's Greetings from Cristaudo’s!
This holiday season, we're excited to bring you a festive collection of goodies and menu items that will make your celebrations even sweeter. Whether you're planning a family gathering, office party, or just a cozy evening at home, our holiday menu is packed with seasonal favorites that are sure to delight your taste buds.
Order Now!
Our holiday menu is available to order through Sat. Dec. 21st, but be sure to place your orders early to guarantee your treats for all your festive gatherings!
You can call us at (618)529-4303 or order online HERE!
On Dec. 14th our Krampus live auction is back! With music to follow by TR!CKS. Portions of the proceeds benefit the Southern Illinois Collaborative Kitchen. Save the date 'cause we're gonna have FUN!
-Live auction with quirky items of interest
-Krampus dress encouraged
-All ages
-Small plates for sale
-Cash Bar
-Tarot readings during music
-Images of auction items will be available online
-$5 Suggested Cover
Thanksgiving 2024
It’s time place your Thanksgiving orders!
Check out our menu below and order online or in-house for all your holiday needs!
Dinner Pick-up is Tues. Nov 26th or Wed. Nov. 27th with an ordering deadline of Sun. Nov. 24th.
You can give us a call at (618)529-4303 with any questions or to place an order!
618 Retail Week
For 618 Retail Week we are putting all our merchandise on sale (not including consignment)!! And we will have select items for $6.18. Come over and see us!
Mother's Day Brunch
There’s still time to make a reservation for Mother’s Day brunch! Give us a call at 618-529-4303 to secure your spot!
We have Special Hours and a Special Menu for the Eclipse!
Below are our eclipse hours as well as our limited menus. Come and see us out back on Sunday night too!
SPECIAL HOURS
Come and see what we have in store for Easter and the Eclipse! All the goodies you could want to celebrate the upcoming special days!
Spring Holiday Specials!
Spring Holiday Specials! Order in house or online!
St. Patrick's Day Specials
Eclipse Cookie Decorating Contest!
Have You Ever Dreamed Of Seeing Your Design On Our Sugar Cookies? Well Now is Your Chance!
We Are Hosting Another Eclipse Cookie Design Contest!
Design Instructions:
Design Must be Solar Eclipse Themed
Design Should Fit a 3 in Round Cookie
Design Can Have a Maximum of 3 colors
Design Must be Your Own
Your Design can be hand-drawn, painted, a digital graphic, or photograph.
Contest Rules:
Entries Must be Submitted by Friday March 15th,
Entries Must Include Your Name, Phone Number, and Email Address
Entries Can be Submitted in Person at 209 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale IL during hours of operation or emailed to cristaudos@rocketmail.com
Contest Winner will be Announced on March 20th and Will Receive a $40 Cristaudo's Gift Certificate and Eclipse T-Shirt!
By submitting your entry, you give Cristaudo's LLC the right to use the entry for the design of our cookies and for marketing purposes. We may alter your design as necessary to fit within decorating parameters.
February Specials
Check out our February Specials below and place your order online! Mardi Gras treats will also be available for pick-up Monday Feb. 12th and Tuesday Feb. 13th.
Winter Holiday Hours
Krampusnacht Winter Auction is Back! Dec. 9th
On Dec. 9th our Krampus live auction is back! With music to follow by The Whip-Its!!! Portions of the proceeds benefit the Southern Illinois Collaborative Kitchen. Save the date 'cause we're gonna have FUN!
-Live Auction with quirky items of interest
-Krampus Dress Encouraged
-All Ages
-Silent Auction with Krampus Cake
-Small Plates for sale
-Cash Bar
-Tarot Readings during The Whip-Its
-Snacks
-Krampus Make a Deal
-$5 Suggested Cover
THANKSGIVING 2023
It’s time place your Thanksgiving orders!
Check out our menu below and order online or in-house for all your holiday needs!
Dinner Pick-up is Tues. Nov. 21 or Wed. Nov. 22 with an ordering deadline of Sun. Nov. 19th.
You can give us a call at (618)529-4303 with any questions or to place an order!
Come and see us on Sat. Oct. 28th!
Mother's Day and Graduation Specials
We are taking orders for Mother's Day and Graduation! Brunch Bowls, Special Heart-Shaped Cakes, Cupcakes, Chocolate Heart Cookies, Sugar Cookies and More! You can order by calling us at 618-529-4303 or order online! (please order cakes via phone).
