Restaurants in Champaign

“Very kind staff. I wish that I could remember her name. Great service is definitely part of a "Best Around Me" experience!!! Dave's Hot Chicken is a Best Around Me, am I right?”

“Delicious! We went once and loved it. But had to go back to make sure it wasn't a fluke. This is hands down our new favorite mexican spot in Champaign Urbana. 10/10 reccomend.”

“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.”

“Consistently delicious and lightening fast.”

“Although it’s been a while since I’ve been there I have to commend The Original Pancake House for their most recent post stating they were going to be closed on a upcoming day to install a new dishwasher. In this post they suggested other area restaurants for customers to visit for breakfast. There are not many places i know that would do this! Kudos to them! That speaks volumes to me on the type of people they are. Can’t wait to visit again!”

“Shoyu ramen= amazing. Comforting and delicious every time.”

“I have eaten here several times. One of the best places in town for falafel. Their bowls are large and can easily be divided into two meals. Their pita bread is hot and delicious. The staff is friendly and fast.”

“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”

“Great food great service, authentic Asian food. Special drink selection :)”

“Dinner was fantastic. Service was superior. Wonderful evening and can’t wait to eat here again!”

“Fried fish cooked in an open oven is crispy and fragrant, with authentic Chinese flavor. Braised beef brisket is soft, glutinous, tasty, and full of collagen. Thumbs up ?”

“Erica is the best waitress!”

“It was soooo goooood

The crunchies of the fried red peppers the peanuts the green peppers

Then the salty egg tofu was so nice and salty but sweet and the temp is so warm it’s like eating yummy soup with no liquid

The fried sweet and sour pork was okay”

“The daily specials are always delicious and affordable!”

“1st time visiting. Very nice, and clean restaurant. Staff was very nice but most of all the food was delicious! So many options to choose from made it hard to decide. Everyone in our party enjoyed their meal. Definitely will be back. Instead of 5 stars, I'll give them 10!”

“The food was amazing. We had the gree thai curry with chicken which came with a side of rice and the basil fried rice. The wait time is longer (I guess because they make things fresh). Chef's kiss :)”

“I find the food items are honestly delicious, generous portions, prices are comparable to other establishments. The atmosphere is welcoming. I give Neil St. Blues a A+.”

“Great food and great atmosphere”

“The tarts were delicious and the service was a 10/10! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“I think this is literally the best Indian food place in the Midwest! Please go here!l, you won’t be sorry.”

“The perfect local hole in the wall, locally owned place. Pho broth was exquisite, the seafood plentiful, fresh rolls perfect, chicken and broccoli sauce on point and pad Thai exemplary. The chili oil is really well done too. 10/10 Would recommend.”

“Awesome quick serve food! The mango lassis are yummy and the service was great!”

“I love the vegetable chow fun and I get it vegan! The noodles are cooked to the perfect crispiness in my opinion. The workers and owner have always been so kind and welcoming and when I was taking Chinese classes they loved teaching me.”

“The dining environment is good, and every food is very good! Parking is convenient and there is no charge.”

“It was great service!!! The guy who waited on us was wonderful!!!”

“Fantastic experience! Everyone was super friendly (special shout-out to our server, Bri, who made our experience amazing!) and the food was amazing! Would highly recommend, definitely worth an hour or upwards of a wait if it’s busy!”

“i thought that the food selections were great. the food was hot and displayed well. we will definitely go back again.”

“This is one of my go-to places to eat when I really don't feel like cooking. They have so many options available for tofu and vegetable dishes. You only need to specify vegan (no fish/oyster sauce) when ordering and everything should be good! It is pretty affordable for the portions, so I have ordered food from here on multiple occasions. My favorite dishes are the Kung pao tofu and the tofu with broccoli.”

“My favorite meal was so delicious, I enjoyed it so much. I’m ready for more. Piccata so good”

“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.”

“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...”

“I went here to get the Travis Scott meal and a sprite. The McDonalds sprite is so good I think it might be Ambrosia. The Travis Scott meal was pretty good, I liked the BBQ sauce. The workers got me my food fast. I got takeout so I didn’t get to experience the inside of the restaurant, but I have been past it many times and it seems fine.

Vegetarian options: Salad pretty much and some desert options. Probably get a wrap with no meat too.

Dietary restrictions: I’m sure there is a detailed list online where you can find all the ingredients of all the menu items

Parking: Lot of free parking in the lot

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes”

“Had family lunch here & enjoyed the ribs, brisket, and pulled pork. Pit beans were a favorite. Wished we had got the cornbread. Overall a great experience”

“food is always hot and fresh. always have to stop when I'm in town”

“Great food and wonderful atmosphere!”

“It was crispy egg rolls, the sushi burrito crunch was fire, the Buns were very nice, was not a fan of the taco but, me and my wife went and had a good experience good food I'd most definitely come back”

“Great food served by wonderful people. The owners care so much about the quality of food and most often they are the ones cooking it. That’s why I recommend The Space! Swing by for lunch sometimes they get busy at dinner. Highly recommend!”

“Excellent food and service!!! Tons of options. Can't wait to go back.”

“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.”

“Delicious treats! Great customer service! very friendly”

“Absolutely love this place! Naf Naf never disappoints. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. Their chicken shawarma and steak are tender and juicy, and I’m obsessed with the fluffy pita and creamy garlic sauce. The falafel is crispy on the outside and soft inside—one of the best I’ve had.

The staff is super friendly and patient, always happy to help customize my bowl just the way I like it. The restaurant is clean, bright, and comfortable, making it a great spot for a quick lunch or casual dinner.”

“Great food and great beer! And our server Mesa was an absolute sweetheart! Thanks so much for the positive first experience! We will be back for sure.”

“Our meals were excellent. I had the chicken and shrimp pasta. he had the Tasmanian shrimp scallops and pasta. We had Abbi for our server. and Jon, the manager is terrific Definitely my favorite restaurant”

“Great Latte and Macha Latte! We love that you use organic milk and fresh ground Italian coffee! 😊❤️☕️”

“In our opinion, it's the best Mexican restaurant in town. The portions are substantial, the service is great and the prices are well within line. You cannot go wrong here!”

“Hi...My hubby-Bryan & I have gone here recently & its the Best Breakfast Restaurant in Champaign Illinois & we will be trying their lunch meal next time!! The Waitress- Olga is always the Best, the Owner is Always Friendly!! The Food is Fast & Delicious!!”

“Joshua was a fantastic server. The double frozen strawberry margaritas with salt, truffle fries and cheese curds were terrific. It was my first visit there and I look forward to going back. Our party of 7 had a blast.”

“Fast, friendly service and the snowstorms definitely were the move! Booger loved his pup cup of whipped cream too! 🐾”

“The absolute BEST!! Their vegan doughnuts are fabulous!!!”

“Bobos is the place we go when we want that blue collar environment while eating amazing food!”

“Drinks were delicious. The waiters/ waitresses were very friendly and nice. This place has great cocktails and the appetizers were amazing.”

“Always friendly and fast great food.”

“I love coming here whenever I visit my in-laws who live nearby. Their croissant and scones are the best! They also have great espresso beverages, and everyone who works there is super friendly.”

“best sushi in town. they make it fresh and you don't have to wait forever for it. they have a huge team of sushi chefs behind the counter. The selection is vast and the staff is extremely accommodating and friendly.”

“MUST TRY WHEN VISITING UIUC
Pho Noodle Station tastes great with many combination of meat. The pork chop rice also tasty. But skip the banh mi, preferably baquette instead of regular roll/bread

Vegetarian options: only one menu

Dietary restrictions: non halal

Parking: looking for street parking

Kid-friendliness: yes

Wheelchair accessibility: yes”

“Delicious soup, scones and coffee.”

“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!!”

“Closest thing to Chicago wings down here! They had amazing mild sauce. The seasoning they put on everything was SOOOO good. My new go-to wing place for sure.”

“I'm so happy that there are now two gluten-free options for bundt cakes. I tried the lemon-raspberry today and it was outstanding. Customer service is always great! 5-stars!”

“Amazing service! We had a group of 6 with 2 small children. Were met at the end of a long line and led to a table where are order was taken. Quickly got our food and were often asked if we needed anything.”

“great food and excellent service!”

“Great choice of 40 craft beers and ciders on tap and a well stocked bar. Most of the beers on tap were $6.00 for 12 ounces, the higher alcohol content, 8-14.6 % were $9-10 dollars for 12 ounces. Great music, friendly staff with good knowledge.”

“Delicious food with reasonable price!”

“Great fresh tasty food, fast friendly service & great prices. They also have all the Illini games and international football, soccer, etc!!! Large variety menu for everyone (kids, vegetarian, seafood, alcohol, frozen drinks, tequila shots, and more!)”

“I’ve been coming to the Italian Patio since I was a kid. I loved it when Frank would give me a balloon on my birthday! I love the atmosphere, the staff is always friendly, and most importantly the food is delicious!”

“Food is very consistent which is very nice. My food has always been hot, great portion size and delicious.”

“Quality! Delicious! Kind! Customizable!”

“great customer service 10/10 very friendly guys at the food truck and very good food. I recommend you stop if you see the truck 🔥🔥🔥”

“Need to check your food orders. I ordered a cup of clam chowder and the container it came in was half full. Good thing I'm not starving.”

“Amazing! Best coffee we have ever had!”

“Great food and great vibes!”

“Absolutely awesome food you can find around here. It's like homemade cuisine—fresh, well-seasoned, juicy, tender, and served with delicious sides and stews. Words can't describe how good the hummus is: creamy, fresh, and of high quality. You have to try this place. You may have to stand in a long queue between 10:30 am and 2 pm since only one unique man does all the work. His face is serious, but he is kind and generously offers extra food and fruit on the side. The portions are even enough for two people, and the sandwiches are a specialty here. I've never had such amazing sandwiches anywhere else. Give it a try, and you will be addicted to food.”

“I’ve been eating at this place since I was 7, the flavors haven’t changed and I’m glad. It’s absolutely delicous in my opinion, it’s also not that expensive so it’s a good option if you are on a budget.”

“Im so sorry we were just here! We looked you guys up on google and I guess when it was in my pocket it gave you guys a 1 star! Thank you for messaging me bc I would’ve NEVER known! I don’t ever give out 1 star reviews. So sorry!!! You guys were great.”

“Just a great experience. We will be returning!”

“Delicious! We went once and loved it. But had to go back to make sure it wasn't a fluke. This is hands down our new favorite mexican spot in Champaign Urbana. 10/10 reccomend.”

“Employees are very friendly. Always get the pineapple fried rice, always delicious

Vegetarian options: Good vegetarian options. Tofu as a substitute for meat.”

“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.”

“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”

“Bobos is the place we go when we want that blue collar environment while eating amazing food!”

“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.”

“Our favorite breakfast spot in Champaign or Urbana. Our waitress, Lacy, was first-rate. Love this place.”

“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.”

“Very kind staff. I wish that I could remember her name. Great service is definitely part of a "Best Around Me" experience!!! Dave's Hot Chicken is a Best Around Me, am I right?”

“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...”

“Had family lunch here & enjoyed the ribs, brisket, and pulled pork. Pit beans were a favorite. Wished we had got the cornbread. Overall a great experience”

“Great food and great beer! And our server Mesa was an absolute sweetheart! Thanks so much for the positive first experience! We will be back for sure.”

“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!”

“In our opinion, it's the best Mexican restaurant in town. The portions are substantial, the service is great and the prices are well within line. You cannot go wrong here!”

“Joshua was a fantastic server. The double frozen strawberry margaritas with salt, truffle fries and cheese curds were terrific. It was my first visit there and I look forward to going back. Our party of 7 had a blast.”

“Erica is the best waitress!”

“Fantastic experience! Everyone was super friendly (special shout-out to our server, Bri, who made our experience amazing!) and the food was amazing! Would highly recommend, definitely worth an hour or upwards of a wait if it’s busy!”

“Although it’s been a while since I’ve been there I have to commend The Original Pancake House for their most recent post stating they were going to be closed on a upcoming day to install a new dishwasher. In this post they suggested other area restaurants for customers to visit for breakfast. There are not many places i know that would do this! Kudos to them! That speaks volumes to me on the type of people they are. Can’t wait to visit again!”

“Chicago got nothin on y'all. Best pizza I have ever had in my life.”

“Shoyu ramen= amazing. Comforting and delicious every time.”

“Amazing service! We had a group of 6 with 2 small children. Were met at the end of a long line and led to a table where are order was taken. Quickly got our food and were often asked if we needed anything.”

“I have eaten here several times. One of the best places in town for falafel. Their bowls are large and can easily be divided into two meals. Their pita bread is hot and delicious. The staff is friendly and fast.”

“Delicious! We went once and loved it. But had to go back to make sure it wasn't a fluke. This is hands down our new favorite mexican spot in Champaign Urbana. 10/10 reccomend.”