Guidebook for Champaign
Food Scene
This place is awesome. Their local sourced foods are always to-die-for. Oh... And it's right downstairs.
You can even take the backdoor from the lobby.
38 residents recomanen
Big Grove Tavern
1 E Main StThis place is awesome. Their local sourced foods are always to-die-for. Oh... And it's right downstairs.
You can even take the backdoor from the lobby.
This Japenese Western Fusion restaurants has dollar-sushi nights on Sunday (and maybe Monday). Otherwise their week day lunch buffet and even stir-fry are my favorites.
23 residents recomanen
Kofusion
30 E Main StThis Japenese Western Fusion restaurants has dollar-sushi nights on Sunday (and maybe Monday). Otherwise their week day lunch buffet and even stir-fry are my favorites.
Yup. They are across the street. Brew their own beer. Awesome big meals. Perfect.
24 residents recomanen
DESTIHL Restaurant & Brew Works
301 N Neil StYup. They are across the street. Brew their own beer. Awesome big meals. Perfect.
Need a midnight burger? Or what about morning French Toast? Well they are open 24h all year. Done.
You can also wear your PJs as they are just downstairs.
6 residents recomanen
Merry Ann's Diner (Downtown)
1 E Main StNeed a midnight burger? Or what about morning French Toast? Well they are open 24h all year. Done.
You can also wear your PJs as they are just downstairs.
This is the Classiest Tapas restaurant but I think their big secret is their Brunches. They have huge gourmet breakfast plates and Mimosas
11 residents recomanen
Radio Maria
119 N Walnut StThis is the Classiest Tapas restaurant but I think their big secret is their Brunches. They have huge gourmet breakfast plates and Mimosas
Serious Classy Restaurant. Like where you go for Anniversary Dinner or a first Date. The waiter knows you know nothing about wine, but he doesn't care.
12 residents recomanen
Bacaro
113 N Walnut StSerious Classy Restaurant. Like where you go for Anniversary Dinner or a first Date. The waiter knows you know nothing about wine, but he doesn't care.
Need a quiet cafe with free wifi. Here is where I go when I'm back. Catch up on emails, write those papers that have been waiting. Easy Az!
21 residents recomanen
Café Kopi
109 N Walnut StNeed a quiet cafe with free wifi. Here is where I go when I'm back. Catch up on emails, write those papers that have been waiting. Easy Az!
Great beer, whisky nights on Wednesdays. And they do lots of sliders. That's mini burgers for those that don't know.
32 residents recomanen
Seven Saints
32 E Chester StGreat beer, whisky nights on Wednesdays. And they do lots of sliders. That's mini burgers for those that don't know.
They make cupcakes. My girlfriend loves cupcakes because she says she doesn't have to share. Personally I think there is more icing than cupcake but I guess that's why they are popular.
11 residents recomanen
Cream & Flutter
They make cupcakes. My girlfriend loves cupcakes because she says she doesn't have to share. Personally I think there is more icing than cupcake but I guess that's why they are popular.
Mongolian Style Restaurant. Basically you grab all the ingedients from a buffet style thing, and then a bunch of Mongolians cook it in front of you. (They might not be from Mongolia)
301 Mongolia
301 N Neil StMongolian Style Restaurant. Basically you grab all the ingedients from a buffet style thing, and then a bunch of Mongolians cook it in front of you. (They might not be from Mongolia)
Tequila, Margaritas, Nachos, Tacos, and Ceviche. Like spicy shrimp ceviche. Classy joint. Always crowded.
6 residents recomanen
Wedge Bar
415 North Neil StreetTequila, Margaritas, Nachos, Tacos, and Ceviche. Like spicy shrimp ceviche. Classy joint. Always crowded.
Need Pizza - Walk 1 minute down Main street and you're sorted.
9 residents recomanen
Jupiter's Pizzeria & Billiards
39 E Main StNeed Pizza - Walk 1 minute down Main street and you're sorted.
Mexican Restaurant by day, Bar by night. I'm not even sure what happens to this place in the winter. I've been here 100s of times but never went inside. They have great out door seating!
17 residents recomanen
Cowboy Monkey
6 Taylor StMexican Restaurant by day, Bar by night. I'm not even sure what happens to this place in the winter. I've been here 100s of times but never went inside. They have great out door seating!
So this place does an awesome Tilapia dish. Like one that would have Pablo Escobar flying up to eat it. Not sure if there is a connection, but let's say it's his nephew's restaurant.
Escobar's Restaurant
6 E Columbia AveSo this place does an awesome Tilapia dish. Like one that would have Pablo Escobar flying up to eat it. Not sure if there is a connection, but let's say it's his nephew's restaurant.
V.Picasso
122 N Neil StGreat seafood and seriously serious waiters. They look the part and know their stuff!
Alright. I've been here now. It's Italian style pizza and you order at the front. We thought they came to your table. Oops. As for Quality? - Lorenzo my Italian friend approves. And he only eats Pizza
7 residents recomanen
Pizzeria Antica
10 E Chester StAlright. I've been here now. It's Italian style pizza and you order at the front. We thought they came to your table. Oops. As for Quality? - Lorenzo my Italian friend approves. And he only eats Pizza
Yup. As expected these guys cook a lot of meat- But this time you don't have to sit on someones lap like you do in Urbana. If you're a vegetarian I recommend the Margarita and Slaw - That's about it
67 residents recomanen
Black Dog Smoke & Ale House
320 N Chestnut StYup. As expected these guys cook a lot of meat- But this time you don't have to sit on someones lap like you do in Urbana. If you're a vegetarian I recommend the Margarita and Slaw - That's about it
Drinks & Nightlife
This bar is unique in having an awesome beer selection, without loud music. Like when you want to go to a bar and talk.... without having to shout into someones ear drum. I like this place.
9 residents recomanen
Quality Beer
110 N Neil StThis bar is unique in having an awesome beer selection, without loud music. Like when you want to go to a bar and talk.... without having to shout into someones ear drum. I like this place.
This is called the Little Pig. They brew beer and have a big out door sitting area. It's bigger than the "Big Pig" around the corner but that doesn't make sense.
33 residents recomanen
The Blind Pig Brewery
120 N Neil StThis is called the Little Pig. They brew beer and have a big out door sitting area. It's bigger than the "Big Pig" around the corner but that doesn't make sense.
This is the Big Pig. Great Beer. Old English feeling. Nuf said.
22 residents recomanen
The Blind Pig Co.
120 N Walnut StThis is the Big Pig. Great Beer. Old English feeling. Nuf said.
Need bottle beer and outdoor live music events? It's kinda hidden but only a 5 minute walk. Pro Tip: Have sliders at Seven Saints first. It's around the corner.
Mike N Molly's
105 N Market StNeed bottle beer and outdoor live music events? It's kinda hidden but only a 5 minute walk. Pro Tip: Have sliders at Seven Saints first. It's around the corner.
Everything Else
This is where you arrive and leave on the Train. And bus terminal.
12 residents recomanen
Champaign-Urbana, Illinois station
45 E University AveThis is where you arrive and leave on the Train. And bus terminal.
For the guys - this place is where you want to get a hair cut. While you wait they offer you a beer from a fridge that looks like a tool box. Oh, and the barbers are pretty girls.
Clutch Cuts
202 S Neil StFor the guys - this place is where you want to get a hair cut. While you wait they offer you a beer from a fridge that looks like a tool box. Oh, and the barbers are pretty girls.
Watch new and old movies. Grab a wine or beer. Then sneak out every 20 minutes to use the bathroom. It's like being invited to a big movie night with a bunch of friendly hipsters.
24 residents recomanen
The Art Theater
126 W Church StWatch new and old movies. Grab a wine or beer. Then sneak out every 20 minutes to use the bathroom. It's like being invited to a big movie night with a bunch of friendly hipsters.
These guys do great yoga sessions. So I'm told by my girlfriend. It could be her other boyfriend's house for all I know.
Living Yoga Center
212 S 1st StThese guys do great yoga sessions. So I'm told by my girlfriend. It could be her other boyfriend's house for all I know.
Arts & Culture
Need live music? Walk 1.5 minutes down Main Street. There is always something good on.
(Don't worry... we can't hear anything from our top floor condo).
Highdive
51 E Main StNeed live music? Walk 1.5 minutes down Main Street. There is always something good on.
(Don't worry... we can't hear anything from our top floor condo).
Live shows, events and Film Festivals. These guys got it: thevirginia.org
21 residents recomanen
Virginia Theatre
203 W Park AveLive shows, events and Film Festivals. These guys got it: thevirginia.org