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Best: Y = Restaurants that are recommended local favorites
This list is not fully up-to-date .. please check the restaurant website to make sure it is still there and open
- Campus listings should be, at most, around a 10 minute normal walk
- Campus-Union listings are a 2 minute walk
- Downtown Champaign need a bus or car ride (it's about a 5-10 minute drive from campus). Parking is pretty readily available
- Downtown Urbana requires a car to get to (about a 5 minute drive), and there is ample parking
- Off-Campus locations are scattered, and need to be driven too, but all have parking lots
| Best | Restaurant | Offerings | Location | Web | Map | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y | A-Ri-Rang | Korean Food. Inexpensive and Very tasty | Campus | Link | Map | 607 S. Wright St. | 217-355-5569 |
| Y | Bevier Cafe | Good lunches. Run by students. Vegetarian friendly | Campus | Link | Map | 905 S. Goodwin Ave. | 217-333-8469 |
| Y | Bombay Indian Grill | Reasonable North Indian restaurant. Best indian in town. Small seating | Campus | Link | Map | 401 E. Green St. | 217-344-3380 |
| Y | Caffe Paradiso | Best espresso. Sandwiches and Soups. Lots of Seating. Free WiFi | Campus | Link | Map | 801 S. Lincoln | 217-384-6066 |
| Y | Cocomero | Frozen Yogurt with toppings, bubble tea | Campus | Link | Map | 709 S. Wright St. | 217-328-3888 |
| Y | Cravings | Inexpensive Asian Food. Very tasty. They have had trouble with their health inspection. Eat here at your own risk. | Campus | Link | Map | 603 S. Wright St. | 217-328-2538 |
| Y | Firehaus | Burgers, fries, wraps, beer Very good fries. | Campus | Link | Map | 708 S. Sixth St. | 217-344-4171 |
| Y | Joe's Brewery | Great Daily Specials. Excellent burgers tons of different ways. Vegetarian friendly | Campus | Link | Map | 706 S. Fifth St. | 217-384-1790 |
| Y | Maize Mexican Grill | Mexican. Very Good and eclectic menu | Campus | Link | Map | 60 E. Green St. | (217) 355-6400 |
| Y | Mia Za's Italian Cafe | Build your own pasta, pizza, sandwiches and salads | Campus | Link | Map | 629 E. Green St. | 217-352-2697 |
| Y | Papa Del's | Best pizza in town (Chicago style stuffed) | Campus | Link | Map | 206 E. Green St. | 217-359-7700 |
| Y | Potbelly's | Good sandwiches (chain) | Campus | Link | Map | 501 E. Green St. | 217-344-5601 |
| Y | Red Herring Coffee House | All Vegan/Vegetarian food. Hot entrees and sandwiches | Campus | Link | Map | 1209 W. Oregon St. | 217-367-2340 |
| Y | Silver Mine Subs | Very good submarine sandwiches | Campus | Link | Map | 612 E. Daniel St. | 217-328-5000 |
| Y | The Bread Company | Very good soup/sandwiches/bread. Excellent dinners. Fondu. | Campus | Link | Map | 706 S. Goodwin Ave. | 217-383-1007 |
| Y | The Cookie Jar | COOKIES | Campus | Link | Map | 712 S. Sixth St. | 217-384-5246 |
| Y | Timpone's | Fine Italian Dining. Very good food. | Campus | Link | Map | 710 S. Goodwin Ave | (217) 344-7619 |
| Basil Thai | Reasonable Thai Food | Campus | Link | Map | 701 S. Gregory #B | 217-344-8662 | |
| Bo Bo China | Inexpensive Chinese Food | Campus | Link | Map | 404 E. Green St. | 217-352-2272 | |
| Brothers Bar and Grill | Daily drink specials. Appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and full entrees. | Campus | Link | Map | 613 E. Green St. | 217-328-5531 | |
| Casablanca Kebab House | Middle Eastern/Indian Style food. Inexpensive | Campus | Link | Map | 623 E. Green St. | 217-328-1600 | |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill | Mexican Chain Restaurant | Campus | Link | Map | 528 E. Green St. | 217-344-0466 | |
| Cold Stone Creamery | Ice Cream | Campus | Link | Map | 505 E. Green St. | 217-390-1941 | |
| D.P. Dough | Calzones | Campus | Link | Map | 33-B E. Green St. | 217-365-9663 | |
| Dunkin Donuts | Standard Chain Donuts | Campus | Link | Map | 607 E. Green St. | 217-384-3375 | |
| Einstein Bros Bagels | Bagels, bagel sandwiches | Campus | Link | Map | 1401 West Green St. | ||
| Empire Chinese Restaurant | Inexpensive Chinese Food | Campus | Link | Map | 410 E. Green St. | 217-328-0832 | |
| Espresso Royale | Specialty coffees, pastries, bagels, soups and sandwiches | Campus | Link | Map | 602 Daniel St. | 217-328-1112 | |
| Evo Cafe | Bubble Tea, Oriental Food | Campus | Link | Map | 711 Sixth St. | 217-328-7688 | |
| Fat Sandwich Company | Sandwiches a bunch of different ways with LOTS of different ingredients | Campus | Link | Map | 502 E. John St. | 217-328-5035 | |
| Flat Top Grill | Build your own stir fry | Campus | Link | Map | 607 S. Sixth St. | 217-344-3200 | |
| Geovanti's | Pizza, pasta, beef, ribs, chicken, salads, calzones, and more at very reasonable prices | Campus | Link | Map | 401 E. Green St. | 217-344-4600 | |
| Home of Gourmat Chinese & Thai | Inexpensive food | Campus | Link | Map | 604 E. Daniel St. | 217-344-7483 | |
| Houlihan's | Bar and good food. Vegetarian friendly | Campus | Link | Map | 1902 S. First St. | 217-819-5005 | |
| Y | Antonio's Pizza | Outstanding pizza with amazing, crazy toppings | Campus | Link | Map | 619 E. Green St. | 217-365-9500 |
| Insomnia Cookies | Cookies until midnight | Campus | Link | Map | 502 E. John St. Ste. B1 | 217-328-0203 | |
| Intermezzo Cafe at Krannert | Daily specials, sandwiches, salads, soups | Campus | Link | Map | 500 S. Goodwin Ave. | 217-333-8412 | |
| J. Gumbo's Cajun and Creole Cooking Co. | Cajun food. Fairly inexpensive | Campus | Link | Map | 700 S. Gregory St. | 217-337-4840 | |
| Jersey Mike's Subs | Hot and cold subs | Campus | Link | Map | 505 E. Green St., Suite 3 | 217-954-1167 | |
| Jimmy John's | Standard Chain Sandwiches. Local Company | Campus | Link | Map | 43 E. Green St. | 217-344-6200 | |
| Ko Fusion | Sunday and Monday Dollar Sushi | Campus | Link | Map | 701 S. Gregory Suite F | 217.954.1572 | |
| Lai Lai Wok | Well reviewed Chinese restaurant | Campus | Link | Map | 402 E. Green St. Ste. A | 217-328-1888 | |
| Legends | Decent bar and food. Nice outdoor seating area. | Campus | Link | Map | 522 E. Green St. | 217-355-7674 | |
| Los Amigo's | Good mexican food | Campus | Link | Map | 404 E. Green St. | 217-337-7300 | |
| Mandarin Wok | Oriental cuisine. Good food | Campus | Link | Map | 403 E. Green St. | 217-337-1200 | |
| Manolo's Pizza and Empanadas | Empanadas and Pizza. Vegetarian Friendly | Campus | Link | Map | 1115 W. Oregon St. | 217-365-0110 | |
| Manzella's Italian Patio | Pizza / Italian Food | Campus | Link | Map | 115 S. First St. | 217-352-7624 | |
| Merry-Ann's Diner | Open 24 hours, typical diner fare | Campus | Link | Map | 1103 W Oregon St | (217) 344-2455 | |
| Murphy's Pub | Great campus pub | Campus | Link | Map | 604 E. Green St. | 217-352-7275 | |
| Noodles & Co. | build your own pasta | Campus | Link | Map | 528 E. Green St. | 217-367-2000 | |
| Panera Bread | Chain -- Salads, Sandwiches, Soups and baked goods | Campus | Link | Map | 616 E. Green St. | 217-344-2528 | |
| Papa John's | Standard chain pizze | Campus | Link | Map | 106 E. Green St. | 217-355-5858 | |
| Penn Station | Philadelphia style sub sandwiches. Good fresh cut fries and lemonaid | Campus | Link | Map | 605 S. Sixth St. | 217-344-9050 | |
| Smoothie King | smoothies | Campus | Link | Map | 616 E. Green St. | 217-337-5555 | |
| Starbucks | Coffee | Campus | Link | Map | 501 E. Green St. | 217-344-8613 | |
| Subway | standard chain sub sandwiches | Campus | Link | Map | 610 E. Daniel St. | 217-383-1033 | |
| Subway | standard chain sub sandwiches | Campus | Link | Map | 616 Green St. Ste. A | 217-239-0108 | |
| Sushi Rock | Sushi and Korean Food | Campus | Link | Map | 621 E. Green St. | (217) 337-4285 | |
| White Horse Inn | Offers 15 different German Sausages as well as Sandwiches and appetizers | Campus | Link | Map | 510 E. John St. | 217-328-2865 | |
| Woori Jib | Korean Food. Inexpensive and Tasty. Mainly BBQ | Campus | Link | Map | 710 S. Sixth St. | 217-384-8282 | |
| Y Eatery | Mediocre Thai Food | Campus | Link | Map | 1001 S. Wright St. | 217-344-5040 | |
| Wendy's | Standard Chain Chicken restaurant 11:00am – 6:00pm (M-F) / 11:00am – 6:00pm (Sat & Sun) | Campus - Union | Link | Map | 1401 W. Green St. | (217) 328-0032 | |
| Illini Union Ballroom | Daily Buffet Lunch. Includes salad and sandwich bar, 2 soups and 2 hot entrees (1 vegetarian). Includes drinks and dessert. Closed Monday | Campus - Union | Link | Map | 1401 W. Green St. | ||
| Jamba Juice | Smoothies, fresh-squeezed juices, baked goods and yogurt blends 10:00am – 6:00pm (M-F) / 10:00am – 6:00pm (Sat & Sun) | Campus - Union | Link | Map | 1401 W. Green St. | ||
| Quad Cones | ice cream scoops, pre-packaged frozen treats and refreshments | Campus - Union | Link | Map | 1401 W. Green St. | ||
| Sbarro | Chain Pizza and Pasta 11:00am – 3:00pm (M-F) / CLOSED (Sat & Sun) | Campus - Union | Link | Map | 1401 W. Green St. | 217-337-0100 | |
| Qdoba | Chain Mexican food in a similar vein to Chipotle | Campus - Union | Link | Map | 1401 W. Green St. | ||
| Y | Bacaro | Primarily Italian. Excellent food and wine list. Vegetarian and Vegan Pasta options | Downtown Champaign | Link | Map | 113 N. Walnut St. | 217-398-6982 |
| Y | Escobar's | Excellent Latin-American Food. Several Vegetarian Options. Try the guacamole and the homemade lemon-lime drink | Downtown Champaign | Link | Map | 6 East Columbia St. | 217-352-7467 |
| Y | Peking Garden | Good food. Ask to look at both menus. | Downtown Champaign | Link | Map | 206 N. Randolph St. | 217-355-8888 |
| Y | Radio Maria | Eclectic Latin American influenced food. Nice atmosphere. Tapas Menu. Good Wine List. Vegetarian Friendly | Downtown Champaign | Link | Map | 119 N. Walnut St. | 217-398-7729 |
| Y | The Blind Pig Bar and Brewery | Excellent Brewery. Ranked one of the top 50 places to drink beer in the US | Downtown Champaign | Link | Map | 120 N. Walnut St. | 217-398-1532 |
| 301 Mongolia | Make your own stir-fry | Downtown Champaign | Link | Map | 301 N. Neil Street | 217-531-1153 | |
| Aroma Cafe | Sandwiches, coffee and espresso | Downtown Champaign | Link | Map | 118 N. Neil St. | 217-356-3200 | |
| Big Grove Tavern | Farm-to-Table New American Cuisine with a wide selection of house cocktails, Midwestern craft beers and carefully curated wines. | Downtown Champaign | Link | Map | One E. Main St. | 217-239-3505 | |
| Boltini Lounge | Martini Bar. An impressive selection of small plates, sandwiches, salads, tacos, and desserts are available | Downtown Champaign | Link | Map | 211 N. Neil St. | 217-378-8001 | |
| Cafe Kopi | Nice coffeeshop. Good sandwiches. | Downtown Champaign | Link | Map | 109 N. Walnut St. | 217-359-4266 | |
| Cowboy Monkey | Bar with primarily mexican food | Downtown Champaign | Link | Map | 6 Taylor St. | 217-398-2688 | |
| Cream & Flutter | Cupcakes, cookies, ice cream | Downtown Champaign | Link | Map | 114 N. Walnut St. | 217-355-5400 | |
| Destihl Brew Works | Microbrewery with good pub food. Excellent beer. Good vegetarian and vegan options | Downtown Champaign | Link | Map | 301 N. Neil Street | 217-356-0301 | |
| Farren's Pub & Eatery | Pub with a variety of food choices. Known for their bison burgers. | Downtown Champaign | Link | Map | 308 N. Randolph St. | 217-359-6977 | |
| Fat City | Daily drink specials. Appetizers, salads, sandwiches | Downtown Champaign | Link | Map | 505 S. Chestnut St | 217-607-0614 | |
| Guido's Bar & Grill | Bar with American food | Downtown Champaign | Link | Map | 2 E. Main St. | 217-359-3148 | |
| Jupiter's Downtown | Bar with pizza, soup, salad, grinders and pool tables | Downtown Champaign | Link | Map | 39 Main St. | 217-398-5988 | |
| Ko Fusion | Sushi, Oysters and Pan-Asian Menu. Nice setting | Downtown Champaign | Link | Map | 1 E. Main St. | 217-531-1166 | |
| Nitaya Thai Restaurant | Thai food | Downtown Champaign | Link | Map | 134 W. Church St. | 217-359-5540 | |
| Rainbow Garden | Chinese food | Downtown Champaign | Link | Map | 1402 S. Neil St. | 217-398-2670 | |
| Sam's Cafe | Cash only, open for breakfast and lunch | Downtown Champaign | Link | Map | 115 N. Walnut St. | 217-352-7102 | |
| Seven Saints | Sliders, other bar fare. Try the cheese curds. Wiskey Wednesdays with 1/2 price selections | Downtown Champaign | Link | Map | 32 E. Chester St. | 217-351-7775 | |
| Sushi Kame | Well reviewed Sushi restaurant | Downtown Champaign | Link | Map | 132 W. Church St. | 217-356-3366 | |
| The Clark Bar | Drink specials Tu-Fr. Appetizers, sandwiches, pizza, ribs, and burgers | Downtown Champaign | Link | Map | 207 W. Clark St. | 217-355-0510 | |
| Wedge Tequila Bar and Grill | Over 100 Tequilas, a variety of tasty tacos, salsas, guacamole | Downtown Champaign | Link | Map | 415 N. Neil St. | 217-398-2869 | |
| Y | Black Dog Smoke & Ale House | Best BBQ in town. Good beer list. Several good vegetarian and vegan options | Downtown Urbana | Link | Map | 201 N. Broadway Ave. | 217-344-9334 |
| Y | Courier Cafe | Excellent Salad Bar. Phosphates. Ice cream. Great food. Vegetarian friendly | Downtown Urbana | Link | Map | 111 N. Race St. | 217-328-1811 |
| Y | Crane Alley | Decent bar and food. Nice outdoor seating area. Good vegetarian options | Downtown Urbana | Link | Map | 115 W. Main St. | 217-384-7526 |
| Y | Mirabelle Fine Pastries | Excellent pastries and bread. Sandwiches | Downtown Urbana | Link | Map | 124 W. Main St. | 217-384-6460 |
| Y | Silvercreek | Fine Dining, excellent food. vegetarian Friendly | Downtown Urbana | Link | Map | 402 N. Race St. | 217-328-3402 |
| Bunny's Tavern | Beer garden. Fairly extensive bar menu | Downtown Urbana | Link | Map | 119 W. Water St. | 217-367-8175 | |
| City Girl Yogurt | Frozen Yogurt with toppings | Downtown Urbana | Link | Map | 202 E. University Ave. Ste. E | 217-607-1345 | |
| Esquire Lounge | good food and over fifty beers and ales. Try the homemade pineapple tequila! | Downtown Urbana | Link | Map | 106 N. Walnut St. | 217-398-5858 | |
| Siam Terrace | Good Thai food. Limited outdoor seating | Downtown Urbana | Link | Map | 212 W. Main St | 217-367-8424 | |
| The Iron Post | Solid bar food, some nice outdoor seating, live music | Downtown Urbana | Link | Map | 120 S. Race St. | 217-337-POST | |
| Y | Bombay Indian Grill | Reasonable North Indian restaurant. Best indian in town. Sit down restaurant | Off Campus | Link | Map | 302 S. First St. | 217-637-6200 |
| Y | Cactus Grill | Mexican. Burritos/tacos/etc. Good food. Tofu burrito. (Take out/Delivery) | Off Campus | Link | Map | 1405 S. Neil St | 217-351-8226 |
| Y | Fiesta Cafe | Mexican. Very good | Off Campus | Link | Map | 216 S. First St. | 217-352-5902 |
| Y | Golden Harbor | Best Chinese Food in Town. Don't go for the atmosphere. Crispy Tofu is outstanding | Off Campus | Link | Map | 505 S. Neil St. | 217-398-8988 |
| Y | Jarling's Custard Cup | Very good frozen custard. Can be busy | Off Campus | Link | Map | 309 W. Kirby Ave. | 217-352-2273 |
| Y | Milo's Restaurant | Good Restaurant. Lots of seating. Nice atmosphere | Off Campus | Link | Map | 2870 S. Philo Rd. | 217-344-8946 |
| Y | Original Pancake House | Best Pancakes in Town | Off Campus | Link | Map | 1909 W. Springfield Ave. | 217-352-8866 |
| Y | Thara Thai | Best Thai in Town | Off Campus | Link | Map | 912 Bloomington Rd. | 217-378-1986 |
| Y | The Ribeye | Steak and a nice salad bar. | Off Campus | Link | Map | 1701 S. Neil St. | 217-351-9115 |
| Arbys | Standard chain restaurant | Off Campus | Link | Map | 2310 S. Neil St. | 217-398-5677 | |
| Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano | Chain Italian Restaurant. Good food | Off Campus | Link | Map | 2235 S. Neil St. | 217-356-4300 | |
| Golden Wok | Thai and Chinese food | Off Campus | Link | Map | 405 E. University Ave. | 217-356-8383 | |
| Good Fella Korean Bistro | Korean Food | Off Campus | Link | Map | 905 S. Neil St. | 217-239-5959 | |
| Green Street Cafe | Hookah Bar. Cheap strong drinks | Off Campus | Link | Map | 35 E. Green St. | 217-367-6844 | |
| Hooters | Bar. Known for the waitresses tight tops and shorts more than anything else | Off Campus | Link | Map | 1706 S. State St. | 217-355-7682 | |
| Jimmy John's | Standard Chain Sandwiches. Local Company | Off Campus | Link | Map | 601B E. Green St. | 217-328-5310 | |
| Kamakura Japanese Restaurant | Sushi | Off Campus | Link | Map | 715 S. Neil St. | 217-351-9898 | |
| Le Peep | Breakfast served all day. Good food | Off Campus | Link | Map | 2209 S. Neil St. Suite W | 217-352-7599 | |
| Meatheads Burgers & Fries | Burgers and Fries | Off Campus | Link | Map | 1305 S. Neil St. | 217-352-5555 | |
| Einstein Bagels | Chain Bagels. A smaller selection than their standard locations, but some sandwiches, bagels and cream cheese, and other baked goods 8:30am – 1:30pm (M-F) / CLOSED (Sat & Sun) | Campus - Union | Link | Map | 1401 W. Green St. | ||
| Y | Dancing Dog Eatery & Juicery | Vegan, Organic. A nice all vegan restaruant with gluten free desserts. Juice bar as well | Downtown Urbana | Link | Map | 126 W Main St | 217-522-1344 |