Branch Cafe & Market

11/03/2026

In the wave of all the flu's going around, we hope all are staying healthy or are recovering from the latest yuck.

Speaking of staying healthy, we’re helping you do that at our Branch Cafe & Market. As you all know we are committed to the healthiest foods, and that includes supplements.

You can pick up your locally made Dayempur Herbals products and supplements at the store, but consider a shot of elderberry syrup while you’re dining in. It’s really yummy and exceptional as an immune booster. Great in ginger or ambrosia tea as well as straight up with hot water. Ask your server about it today..

11/02/2026

Your creative idea could bring a community together, and we're all about it!

The 2027 Southern Arts Fund is open for applications! Artspace Southern Illinois is offering $1,500–$3,000 grants for arts projects with meaningful community outreach. Funded events must be free and open to the public.
📅 Apply November 1–December 7, 2026
⏰ Deadline: Monday, December 7, at 11:59 p.m.
Free drop-in application Q&A:
• Wednesday, November 4, at 5 p.m.
• Saturday, November 14, at 11 a.m.
📍 304 Cultural Arts Center, 304 W. Walnut Street, Carbondale
👉 Application: https://x8o35fwd.paperform.co
🎥 Tutorial: https://drive.google.com/.../1wwPTVFishBn4d2KQInu0LC.../view
Made possible through the Illinois Arts Council's Regional Arts Partners program and generous donor support.

11/02/2026

Need space for a holiday party? We got it covered, book the backroom! We have Holiday Food, Drinks and Space Rental for Parties! We're open Wed-Sun, 9-3, 100 E. Jackson, Carbondale, IL. 618-529-4488

10/31/2026

The Branch Cafe and Market (located at 100 East Jackson St. in Carbondale) relies on relationships with local farms, dairies and craftspeople to provide our customers with the best quality food that can be found anywhere in the world. We’re open Wednesday through Sunday, 9-3, and offer organic, vegan, vegetarian, carnivorous, gluten free and alpha gal options on our menu and in our pastry case.

10/31/2026

Some exciting new items at the Branch:

— Cado ice cream 🍨 - Yes, ice cream made from avocado! Believe it or not, this non-dairy option is GOOD, really good! Four flavor options: vanilla, mint, chocolate and Peanut Butter chocolate

— Kombucha 🍹 - three new kinds - Lemon/Ginger, Passion Lime and Passion fruit Guava

— Local Pecans! 🥜 - they’re back just in time for fall baking.

— Chocolate Chips 🍪 - Speaking of baking….three options for choc chips - unsweetened, 80% choc, 55%

— Cocojune Greek Style Yogurt 🇬🇷 - the only way to improve this favorite item is to do Greek style! Come try it.

— Chicken Drumsticks 🍗 - for a limited time, we have some drumsticks for sale

— Green Chili Salsa 💃🏻 and Hummus 🫘 - two new items from our new favorite brand, De Casa. They’re yummy.

— Fresh Produce - in addition to apples and avocados, we also have cucumbers 🥒, pears 🍐 and fresh cranberries . Super yum

Come enjoy all the amazing options at your Branch Cafe and Market!

We’ve also started adding more gift options, likealpaca winter hats. 🦙Come check it out!

Love,
The Branch Team

10/27/2026

Richard Cox‘s art show is being extended for one week! The show will come down on Monday, November 2, so this is an opportunity to get a rare hand woven piece before it’s too late 🙂 We’re open Wednesday through Sunday, 9-3, 100 E. Jackson, Carbondale.

10/27/2026

Hello Loves! Richard Cox‘s art show is being extended for one week. The show will come down on Monday, November 2, so this is an opportunity to get a rare hand woven piece before it’s too late : )

The renowned accomplished weaver and fabric artist, Richard Cox, is our next artist to be featured at the Branch. We’re very excited to see his newest work. Richard not only weaves scarves, shawls, wall hangings and rugs, he spins and dyes his yarn. Richard studied fabric art at SIU in the 1970’s and is truly a master of the craft.

Richard’s show hangs September 1
Opens September 6, 1 - 3pm
Strikes October 26

You’ll want to come in early to get dibs on pieces to add to your collection.

10/24/2026

Feast your eyes on this wedding cake that our pastry chef just made. It is an absolute work of art! Not only beautiful to look at, but it’s gluten-free, and absolutely delicious! 🎂💞

10/24/2026

Nothing says Renaissance quite like bread and butter, but we’ve turned ours into a pastry! 🥐✨

Come treat yourself at The Branch!

10/24/2026

PISTACHIO CREAM LATTE is still on our drink menu! Espresso, pistachio syrup and whole milk, topped with whipped cream and crushed pistachios, hot or cold.