Restaurants in Champaign
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Best Restaurants
“Best Chinese food I've had in a long time, great service and quick turnaround, and also lovely vibe/ambience. Mapo tofu was great/smooth, and the fried pork was also delicious”
“Dinner was fantastic. Service was superior. Wonderful evening and can’t wait to eat here again!”
“We came here a few weekends ago and have been hooked since. Delicious food, attentive, kind staff and amazing atmosphere. I really am obsessed with the cheese shrimp balls and the pork soup dumplings!! The milk tea was also incredible and perfectly not too sweet.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“The cookies are tasty and like the size of dinner plates which is cool. Its a bit crowded when everyone and their mom comes to get a cookie. One time a customer hissed at me when I was standing in her way. That has nothing to do with the service or store so does not effect my rating.”
“How was a great experience great service good food nice atmosphere great place to go to”
“July 2025
Tried couple other items… the stir fry fish was not great but …
Cabbage still awesome
Coconut curd super yum
Salted egg yolk tofu - proper
Mango sago ok
May 2025
Ok we are in love 😆
The matcha mousse 🌟
The 雙皮奶 💫
Crispy coconut milk curd 💎
Stir fry cabbage 🥬 😋
We WILL be back for fish 🐟 😂”
Restaurants with Delivery
“I had the bolgogi dinner plate for lunch today. Was the first customer through the door. The staff was attentive and gave out suggestions on what to get off the menu. The free side dishes are awesome and they make their kimchi in house. The cucumbers are definitely packed with a sweet and spicy kimchi. The bolgoi was very flavorful and was a huge portion size(shareable). Only thing I wish is if they had a lettuce wrap for it. All in all it is a great time and would highly recommend.”
“I cannot say enough good things about Smith Burgers. We have had over half the items on their menu and have never found something we didn't like. My favorite 2 items are the Swiss N Shroom and Bacon Mac Attack Ripper. If you haven't tried them yet, do it. You won't be disappointed.”
“The Food was amazing, the service was excellent, and the prices were very reasonable! This place gets the seal of approval from this southerner! Thank you Marisa and team for an excellent meal and dining experience!”
“The Mother’s Day brunch was very well coordinated and executed! It was super busy, but it didn’t impact service at all. And the food was delicious as always! Mi was our server, and she did a great job!”
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“July 2025
Tried couple other items… the stir fry fish was not great but …
Cabbage still awesome
Coconut curd super yum
Salted egg yolk tofu - proper
Mango sago ok
May 2025
Ok we are in love 😆
The matcha mousse 🌟
The 雙皮奶 💫
Crispy coconut milk curd 💎
Stir fry cabbage 🥬 😋
We WILL be back for fish 🐟 😂”
“service was nice! i did order over the phone but when i picked it up the lady was very nice 😊
the thai iced tea was AMAZING!! best ive ever had for sure. but the food i had was not really that great. i had the basil noodles (with chicken, peppers, onions) it just didn't taste like it was seasoned at all. I've definitely had better elsewhere. But it was not terrible by any means. Decent little place :-)🫧🌱”
“We tried tteokbokki, gimbap, and dumplings, and everything was absolutely delicious. The food was clean and well-prepared, and the staff were incredibly friendly. The place itself was very clean with a nice, comfortable atmosphere. Overall, a great experience — highly recommend!”
“Amazing food, especially the noodle dishes. I try to go here whenever I am in the area.
Personal favorites are the Pad Thai and Pad Kee Mao. They are also able to accommodate special requests. Want no tail on your shrimp? No problem! They can even do things like make Pad Thai with wide noodles (for a very minor price difference).
When they say spicy, they mean spicy though!”
“Had early dinner at the Big Grove and was completely blown away. Food was excellent with a variety of menu items that had me wishing my stomach was a bit bigger. I sat at the bar as I was dining alone and the bartender did a great job of explaining the various items I inquired about as well as suggesting a perfect craft beer pairing. I only get to Champaign a couple of times a year, but this will be my go-to anytime in the area.”
“It's basically the same as every other Olive Garden I've been to. They seem to accommodate prices to counter the higher sales tax here, as unlimited soup cost me the same as it did in Green Bay.”
24 Hour Restaurants
“As you may or may not know.. me and Tha' Thunder Chicken travel tha' country in search of Denny's that we've never been to and also to reconnect with our Denny's friends we've met along the way... Today I found tha' Mothership !! This place is huge and tha' food and service was outstanding as always !! We will Definitely Be Back and hope ta' meet more of tha' great folks that go above and beyond to keep our bellies full...”
“It was great service!!! The guy who waited on us was wonderful!!!”
“staff super friendly and knowledgeable. Great selection of coffee, tea, candy. something for everyone! Staff in masks, items are covid "safe".”
Takeout Restaurants
“I recently worked with Paris Super Crepes to coordinate a stop on a dessert crawl which raised money for a children's museum! The staff was very flexible in finding the right menu item and price that fit our budget, and was easy to work with as I always received communication back in a timely manner. The simpler and more decadent crepes are all delicious, and the staff working at the time of our dessert crawl even threw in some extra fruit for the last couple crepes which was very sweet of them! I highly recommend Paris Super Crepes for a dessert stop, you must try the crepes and bubble tea!”
“lovely food, i had the pho ga and a thai tea and i loved both! service was great, the owner (i think) was so sweet and friendly, the place was so empty and i hope that business picks up because the food was so good. the atmosphere was also nice, the place was nicely decorated and the music was good! overall 10/10”
“Enjoying the rest food! They always have great specials and happy hour items.
Jose was wonderful!! Our food was excellent. Overall a fabulous experience!!!”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“Shawarma, oh shawarma! I will never forget you. You were my ultimate ally during midterm season when I had zero time to cook. Hands down, they have the absolute BEST portions on the entire campus, and the food completely smacks! The owner is incredibly nice and generous, though the student workers he hires can be pretty funny. I’ll never forget the time a worker, definitely a student, was trying to impress a girl in line behind me while assembling my bowl. He was acting all smooth and charismatic, so I read the room and casually asked if he could hook me up with some extra falafel. He gave me seven pieces that day! 🤣🤣”
“I was there after what I assume is the busy time, so I had the dining room to myself. There was a steady stream of folks in the drive thru though. The "Deluxe Single Basket" was more than enough to fill me up. I had to buy a take-home pint, too full for dessert. The staff were friendly and at least one was always cleaning something.”
“This is our favorite Mexican restaurant ever! We went today for lunch, and as usual, it did not disappoint! Best grilled shrimp and rice I've ever had in my life! I don't know how they prepare their grilled shrimp, but it is ahhhmaazzinnggg and bursting with flavor!! And the side salad is so fresh and tasty. 😋 Great atmosphere, along with fast, friendly service! Five stars!!Highly recommend!!”
“Fernando and Josh were both perfect Friday and Sunday with recommendations . Chile Pablano burger is amazing and the reserveza on tap was a nice mix. Severely underrated spot in downtown and not nearly as expensive as anticipated for the service and food”
“Had early dinner at the Big Grove and was completely blown away. Food was excellent with a variety of menu items that had me wishing my stomach was a bit bigger. I sat at the bar as I was dining alone and the bartender did a great job of explaining the various items I inquired about as well as suggesting a perfect craft beer pairing. I only get to Champaign a couple of times a year, but this will be my go-to anytime in the area.”
Cheap Eats
“He is just a one man show, so its impressive what he can do. The food feels not like fast food in that its addictive or amazing but rather it feels homemade and fresh (because he's literally cooking it right there in front of you). It feels less like I've gone out to eat and more like I sat down for my uncle to cook me something wholesome. The portion is generous and fit for two meals, especially since the incredibly diverse/loaded salad and the free fruit he gave fills you up. This is my first time and it won't be my last (the hours are my main issue but knowing its just him working I can't blame him).”
“I think it’s gotten a little better over the years, but this is just a very pretentious place even though they obviously benefit a lot from having “fun” drinks. I had a bad experience with the elitist baristas at this place years ago (2018ish) but recently decided to return, figuring that there’s no way the same bad vibe could still be there.
I ordered an iced cappuccino. Instead of telling me that he couldn’t make it, the barista told me he was charging me instead for an iced latte (which is more expensive), as they did not have a button on the cash register for it, but that he could make it. I didn’t mind paying the price of a latte, but he and the other barista started talking about it and he said to make a latte but call out cappuccino. It was kind of wild because I was waiting by the chalkboard, so literally right in front of them.
I went up to them to ask if it was a weird thing to order. He said no, but that it was basically a latte with foam. I said that that’s precisely why I had ordered it, because I wanted more foamed milk. He assumed he knew better and just made me a latte anyway, the cup said “cap” in quotation marks. He offered to remake it or add foam but I declined.
If you do find yourself there and like creamy chai lattes, it is genuinely very good. The matcha lattes are good and participating in matcha madness is expensive ($8.6 for a medium drink) but fun. The matchas are made from a concentrate they have in the fridge. The croissants are also very good but run out earlyish. No skim milk, high upcharge for the rest of the milks. Credit card upcharge implemented recently. Expensive compared to other CU coffee spots which is okay, since the drinks are good, but not if you’re going to be treated poorly…
The seating has gotten a lot better but the couch and cushions smelled bad the last time I went.”
“My review is a reflection mainly of the food here. The service is absolutely lovely, and I have been treated with nothing but kindness by the staff at La Peep. I have brought even family members from out of town here. This was my go-to breakfast spot with my partner before we explored other options in town.
While the service is very good, I cannot unfortunately say the same about the food (especially after trying other restaurants within the same price points).
While I've tried to stick to the same thing eating here (their yogurt fruit parfait), their pancakes here have nearly a burnt taste to them which makes them less than savory. Both my father and I were not a fan of their pancakes. A lot of their menu items have just been a huge miss unfortunately, and while we still might return, it's just not the best place in town.”
“Best pizza in town!!! Our go-to pizza place. Nothing beats piping hot pizza right out of your own oven, made with fresh real ingredients.
You can get your exact custom pizza from a million options and they get every detail right, every time. They are super generous with toppings and the prices are a great value. The specials are ridiculously cheap - often better than frozen grocery store pizza even! Everything is ready and waiting exactly on time, even when we order as many as eight pizzas. And the people that work there are super nice, even when they're really busy!”
“The burgers and cocktails are amazing! The staff was super friendly!”
“Christopher was the BEST 6/24/22 8pm He was Friendly, Attentive and Fun. He restored our faith in servers when everyone is short staffed, overworked and grumpy; we will be back sooner because of him!”
“My favorite meal was so delicious, I enjoyed it so much. I’m ready for more. Piccata so good”
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Nando Milano in Champaign was an absolute dream to work with for our rehearsal dinner! From the very start, Nando was incredible—timely, professional, and so easy to communicate with. They worked closely with us to curate a perfect menu of appetizers, salads, pastas, meat entrées, and desserts that fit both our taste and our party size. The food was absolutely incredible—our friends and family raved all night! The family-style service made the evening feel warm, personal, and exactly how a rehearsal dinner should feel as we brought two families together. The service was fantastic, and everyone we worked with was so kind and accommodating. I was able to drop off menus, place cards, and signage beforehand, and they gladly set everything up, making the tables look beautiful. I honestly wish I had photos of all the stunning food and the gorgeous table setup, but our guests (and myself!) were having such a wonderful time that no one was on their phones during dinner—a true sign that we were fully enjoying the moment. Even when we had to switch from our original outdoor seating plan to indoors, they seamlessly accommodated us without any stress. If you’re looking for a restaurant space that offers true elegance, phenomenal service, and unforgettable food for any special occasion—rehearsals, graduations, birthdays—you can’t go wrong with Nando Milano. Highly recommend!”
Latest Reviews
“This isn’t a five star restaurant, it is an Arby’s. I eat here often since it close to work. It is, however, one of the best Arby’s I have visited. The main reason is the crew. The food is fresh and tasty, and the crew is really friendly. Like all restaurants, they have staffing issues, but the ones they have do an excellent job.”
“Had early dinner at the Big Grove and was completely blown away. Food was excellent with a variety of menu items that had me wishing my stomach was a bit bigger. I sat at the bar as I was dining alone and the bartender did a great job of explaining the various items I inquired about as well as suggesting a perfect craft beer pairing. I only get to Champaign a couple of times a year, but this will be my go-to anytime in the area.”
“Excellent food, never had a bad meal here. A very good spot if you have a short lunch break, I'm usually in and out within ten minutes. Ordering is sometimes a little awkward because the staff speaks limited English and I speak no Chinese, but pointing and nodding and smiling has always gotten me a wonderful meal anyway. I recommend the roasted pork with mushrooms, comes with mixed veg and a lot of savory sauce for your rice.”
“To all of you complaining about the drive-thru wait times, I have an idea: get out of your car and order INSIDE! Oftentimes, you can find 2-3 employees taking orders at the same time. You can see how many cars are in the drive-thru and figure that it's going to take a while to take each car's order, payment, make your drink &/or food, package your food, hand you your food, and then wait for the car to pull out! For those of you stewing at the drive-thru wait times, you may wish to think about just how unreasonable your expectations and demands are and make some changes to your thinking patterns & life! You CAN become a more patient and better person. I agree with the man who posted that this is the busiest Starbucks - both inside & the drive-thru! I also agree with him that it is the best-managed Starbucks (that I have ever been to) and that their employees are second to none in the industry! They work extremely hard & put in long hours, put up with rude people, have to make ridiculously complicated drinks for some people, and then if they have to close the store at night, have to thoroughly clean everything and vacuum & mop the floors before leaving! How many of you seemingly over-indulged & privileged people could do ALL THAT for the (most likely) $13-14/hour they earn??? I'm 65 years old and have been going to this Starbucks since they opened. I have been to Starbucks all over the U.S. and can state, without a doubt, that THIS Starbucks makes their drinks EXACTLY as Corporate requires! That is not true of every Starbucks I've ever visited. In closing, if you don't want to wait your turn, may I suggest you go to the Starbucks in Campustown.”
“I cannot say enough good things about Smith Burgers. We have had over half the items on their menu and have never found something we didn't like. My favorite 2 items are the Swiss N Shroom and Bacon Mac Attack Ripper. If you haven't tried them yet, do it. You won't be disappointed.”
“WENT TO THE BEEF O'BRADY'S IN CHAMPAIGN ON ST. PATRICKS DAY 2026 AND HAD THE CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE. NOW I HAVE HAD CB AND CABBAGE FOR OVER 50 YEARS EVERY YEAR AND I HAVE TO TELL YOU THAT WAS BY FAR THE BEST I HAVE EVER HAD!!!! THE CB WAS SUPER TENDER AND THE TASTE WAS OUTSTANDING. THE PORTIONS WERE SO HUGE I GOT TWO MEALS OUT OF IT. I LOVE THIS RESTURANT, BEEN THERE MANY TIMES.”
Most Popular Restaurants
“As you may or may not know.. me and Tha' Thunder Chicken travel tha' country in search of Denny's that we've never been to and also to reconnect with our Denny's friends we've met along the way... Today I found tha' Mothership !! This place is huge and tha' food and service was outstanding as always !! We will Definitely Be Back and hope ta' meet more of tha' great folks that go above and beyond to keep our bellies full...”
“Do not go through the drive through here! It's horrible! We eat here a lot inside but the drive through is horrible. Ex: today attempted it and there was only 1 car in line ordering. I guess they didn't know what they wanted at first so they took a really long time to figure out what they wanted. Then they pulled up and we are right behind them. I kid you not we waited about 20 minutes behind this 1 car! so I called the store letting them know they need to get this drive through going cuz there's a huge line behind us now. They could have easily had this car pull to the side in order to service the other vehicles. Well some one eventually came out to put up the other cars orders. It's just ridiculous really. Please get a better system going for the drive through. Food and inside service is great!”
“We host two holiday parties every year at Papa Del’s. They do a fantastic job setting up their upstairs space for a festive, fun party. The food is top notch, and the bar service is friendly. There’s extra space to set up games, and they have a great AV system for music or watching a sporting event. We have hosted parties here for 10+ years - and we will be back!”
“Gavin provided excellent service during my visit. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was taken care of from start to finish. He checked on us regularly, had a great attitude, and made the experience enjoyable. My order was accurate, and he went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed even with dealing with multiple tables . Gavin is a great example of outstanding customer service, and I would be happy to have him as my server again. Thank you, Gavin, for making our visit a great one!”
“I enjoy Chick-fil-A food, but what I think is most amazing is how happy all of this restaurant's staff seem in serving customers and interacting with one another — a well-kept, fast-paced, high-energy stop for a quick meal where the food is hot and delicious as always! 🤤”
“The quality of the food was 10/10. They didn't have a desert they were advertising (cheesecake) in stock, and didn't make me aware of it until after I had already paid for it, and while the strawberry cake was good, it was certainly no cheesecake. ;-)
The restaurant was very clean and the soda was good!”
“I cannot say enough good things about Smith Burgers. We have had over half the items on their menu and have never found something we didn't like. My favorite 2 items are the Swiss N Shroom and Bacon Mac Attack Ripper. If you haven't tried them yet, do it. You won't be disappointed.”
New Restaurants
“We came here a few weekends ago and have been hooked since. Delicious food, attentive, kind staff and amazing atmosphere. I really am obsessed with the cheese shrimp balls and the pork soup dumplings!! The milk tea was also incredible and perfectly not too sweet.”
“The cookies are tasty and like the size of dinner plates which is cool. Its a bit crowded when everyone and their mom comes to get a cookie. One time a customer hissed at me when I was standing in her way. That has nothing to do with the service or store so does not effect my rating.”
“First visit today…had the walleye fish sandwich, side of fries and took a to-go cookies-n-cream dessert…the sandwich was perfect!Crunchy, not soggy, and definitely NOT greasy ,as were the fries, neither soggy nor greasy. Now the dessert…OMGOODNESS!!! If I’m able to eat the entire creamy-crumbly deliciousness I think I will be in a sugar coma!!!”
“Mama’s Kitchen has an amazing touch to Indian cuisine. The food felt fresh, flavorful, and comforting, with the kind of taste that reminds you of home-style Indian food. I really enjoyed the spices and the overall quality. Great place if you are looking for authentic Indian food in the area. Definitely worth trying!”
“Matcha En in Champaign is a small but charming outlet with a neat, clean, and inviting layout. We visited on a quiet afternoon, and with only a handful of patrons around, it offered a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy a leisurely treat.
The menu is quite extensive, featuring everything from boba teas and fresh fruit teas to smoothies, hot drinks, floats, cakes, and puddings. We opted for the Oreo cake, which was served promptly and made for a pleasant accompaniment to our visit.
This place came highly recommended by my daughter, who considers it one of her favourites, and I can certainly see the appeal. While it didn't completely wow me, it was nevertheless an enjoyable experience and one that my family thoroughly appreciated. Sometimes personal preferences play a significant role in how we perceive a place, and that may well be the case here.
Had I been staying longer in Champaign, I would have loved to explore more of the menu. Still, I'm glad I stopped by and experienced something a little different. Discovering unique food and beverage concepts that aren't commonly available is always a highlight of my travels, and Matcha En certainly delivered on that front.”
“Great food!! I visited with my family and we loved it! The chicken is delicious- smaller which means they aren’t getting weirdly massive chickens pumped full of junk- and the sauces were amazing!! My carrots could use a bit longer cook but the yellow rice was perfectly seasoned. I’m not from the area but I hope this place sticks around!”
“delicious and hearty and inexpensive. the fried pork tenderloin was more batter than meat but it was still tasty lol. looooved the cucumber salad and most of the dishes we got for the lunchbox. the eggplant with minced pork was a bit more bland than i expected but still pretty excellent.”
“WENT TO THE BEEF O'BRADY'S IN CHAMPAIGN ON ST. PATRICKS DAY 2026 AND HAD THE CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE. NOW I HAVE HAD CB AND CABBAGE FOR OVER 50 YEARS EVERY YEAR AND I HAVE TO TELL YOU THAT WAS BY FAR THE BEST I HAVE EVER HAD!!!! THE CB WAS SUPER TENDER AND THE TASTE WAS OUTSTANDING. THE PORTIONS WERE SO HUGE I GOT TWO MEALS OUT OF IT. I LOVE THIS RESTURANT, BEEN THERE MANY TIMES.”
“It's primarily a take-out-only place with a few seats available. The interior was clean, and the service was quick. It also offers self-ordering kiosks. The coconut latte tasted great, and their default sweetness level is definitely much more subdued than that of some other chains.”
“Not just a friendly face behind the bar but a smart thinker, deft shaker, and creative mind. The seasonal cocktail specials were on point, covered the range from tart to sweet and made these two revellers very happy. The music on Tuesday is great we hear, even though we were too late to listen to it. Great place. Must come back.”
“Such a nice place to visit! Staffs are very friendly and always has an energy. The foods were excellent as well. I had bunch of rolls and I love salmon and the quality of the fish were so good. Very fresh :) I would definitely come here again”