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?”

“Amazing food for a great price.”

“my new favorite place to eat in champaign”

“Wonderful food wonderful restaurant wonderful people”

“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.”

“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”

“Delicious food with reasonable price!”

“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”

“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.”

“Food is delicious. Everyone is friendly! It is just a very nice calm and quiet vibe with incredible coffee. ☕️ The owner is a good person! Happy New Year 2026🥞🥚🍳☕️”

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

“Erica is the best waitress!”

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

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

“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 🐟 😂”

“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!”

“truly authentic and delicious thai food, the folks here really give you good portion sizes for what you pay for. always consistency delicious and we have enjoyed each time we have come here. the flavors are balanced and enjoyable to savor.”

“Haven't been to an Olive Garden in a few years. The soups were way good only out done by Daniel's service! Never left wanting for 30 seconds, he always came around right when needed. Awesome place.”

“Definitely a must try restaurant, food is freshly cooked, food is delicious and good. The new owner and the people there are sooooo nice.. I will definitely go back. 💯👌🏻”

“Great food and great atmosphere”

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

“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!”

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

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

“We were visiting from out of town and got to the hotel late. Called the restaurant less than 30 minutes before closing and asked if they could deliver, to which they said yes. The lady who delivered our food was super sweet and somehow made her way to the 8th floor to deliver right to us. We ordered the house egg foo young and there was a ton of food! Thank you for the generous service! We appreciate you!”

“Good Drinks and Friendly People !”

“The burgers and cocktails are amazing! The staff was super friendly!”

“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!”

“I tried Stango for the 1st time at the West Side Arts festival from the food truck. The food was fresh, hot and absolutely delicious. I ordered the beef samosas and wow!!!! I can't wait to try other items offered.”

“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...”

“Never been a huge fan of McDonald's, but I do a lot of road-tripping, and years ago they committed to installing high-quality wifi in their stores, so they've been kind of a port in the storm for me ever since. But this McDonald's in Champaign goes way beyond that. From the management to the newest staff, the people here are SO nice, SO decent, SO considerate. They make every customer feel like they're the boss (unless, of course, you're acting like a total jerk). And everyone's working hard the whole time. It's almost un-American. Don't know how they do it or why, but it's appreciated by many, many people.”

“We found this place a couple years ago and me and my husband will travel from Bloomington normal just to eat good real authentic food!!! Great friendly service!!! 10/10 never disappoints!”

“The food is always great, but the crew is even better!”

“Consistently delicious and lightening fast.”

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

“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”

“How was a great experience great service good food nice atmosphere great place to go to”

“The daily specials are always delicious and affordable!”

“Delicious treats! Great customer service! very friendly”

“I love this place! My wife and I always come here before work! I wish we can customize our options further like adding more espresso to our drinks and such, but we just order additionally and add it ourselves!”

“I came in with a half off coupon I had purchased. It expired but they honored it for enough to cover my meal. That meal was amazing. the steak was cooked just like I wanted. the potato was great and be loaded potato soup was great. Highly recommend.”

“Our absolute favorite Mexican restaurant! we love all the people that work there, everyone is so nice and the food is always good!!”

“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!”

“Amazing! Best coffee we have ever had!”

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

“Delicious, fresh and authentic food! I loved being able to build my plate on the spot with so many great customization options. The portions are huge, making it an amazing value. I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in town.”

“Really good all you can eat authentic Chinese Hot Pot. The owners are really kind and accommodating. If you've never had Hot pot before, it can be a bit intimidating. But this is the place to go for a great hot pot experience!”

“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!!”

“We got two spicy ahi bowls, and they are so good! The menu is awesome, I can’t wait to go back and try more items off of the menu.”

“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.”

“Dog friendly patio with excellent food! Burnt ends were exactly the kind of brisket I love and the Carolina vinegar sauce hit the spot. Excellent Mac and Cheese and smoked sweet potato for sides!”

“Always friendly and fast great food.”

“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.”

“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!!”

“I love this place! I’ve been out of Champaign for 5 years now, and still think about margarita night here and their amazing Alex Tacos and Fajitas!!!”

“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.”

“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!”

“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!”

“Wonderful service wonderful food made you feel welcome. Great little place third time we’ve been there we will go back.”

“Love playing at Huber’s! Where else can you see great, local live music in such cool climes???”

“From the omakase to their lunch items and the baked goods, Chambana is fortunate to have a place like this. I have not had a bad meal here. Ken and Kaori are also amazing, always friendly and know how to take care of their patrons. Love this place!!”

“This is probably one of the longer lasting on Green St and best small Chinese restaurants which serves dishes that are hard to find in the entire Midwest outside of Chicago’s Chinatown

Always come here for stewed pork”

“The food is delicious and the atmosphere is nice 😍”

“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.”

“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).”

“Great calzones in a timely fashion! Never disappointed by these guys. Definitely recommend!”

“Very good I will come black”

“Place wuz 🔥 had da Philly cheeZe steak with the works super decent thanks again y’all”

“The best place in town to get breakfast. The only thing I would say is get here early because they tend to get busy, just as any other breakfast place in town. The food always comes out hot, fresh, and very quickly. I'm honestly impressed with how consistent this place is.”

“The steak tacos are amazing I have also tried the steak burrito and loved it❤️”

“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.”

“Love coming here on Tuesdays for the deal on burgers, or any other day for a drink and yap sesh with friends!! We almost always have the same server, and Maya is just awesome! Super friendly and helpful, even when it takes one of us forever to pick a type of cheese lol!”

“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.”

“Ordered online and picked up in store. Pretty efficient. Liked the food and service. Long drive though lines. A lot of people dined in as well, though seats still available.”

“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”

“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.”

“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.”

“As a long time lover of Mex cuisine, I'm very impressed by Black Bull. Owner is very sweet, friendly, accommodating. My meal was PERFECT. ENCHILADAS VERDES. I will return”

“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.”

“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...”

“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!”

“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.”

“Food is delicious. Everyone is friendly! It is just a very nice calm and quiet vibe with incredible coffee. ☕️ The owner is a good person! Happy New Year 2026🥞🥚🍳☕️”

“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!”

“Erica is the best waitress!”

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

“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 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.”

“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.”

“Ordered online and picked up in store. Pretty efficient. Liked the food and service. Long drive though lines. A lot of people dined in as well, though seats still available.”

“Gave up on this Popeyes after repeated terrible service more times than I can count. Gave it one more try after reading some good reviews as of late and it was quite good. The manager was working and did a great job. Keep it up!”

“The best sushi in Champaign-Urnana!”

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

“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.”

“Thank u so much my son Jordan actually recommended Crumbl. He saw them on Tiktok last night unfortunately I didn't get his picture with the Minecraft cookies but I did snap a picture of them before they got ate ;) Highly recommend this place!”

“I tried the $14.99 all-you-can-eat tomato malatang, and it was definitely worth it! There was a great selection of ingredients, the tomato broth was flavorful and comforting, and everything tasted fresh and delicious. For only $14.99, the value is really hard to beat. I left full and very satisfied. Would definitely come back again!”

“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!!!”

“super friendly and great coffee. do yourself a favor and check it out!”

“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!”

“We accidentally ordered the wrong drink, but a kind employee named Jessie was incredibly helpful and replaced it for us without any hesitation. We really appreciated the wonderful service and Jessie’s kindness!”

“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!”

“Really good food. However, I accidentally double tipped because the machine popped up the tip menu even though there was an auto gratuity for a large party which annoys me.”

“The service at this location has always been amazing! Everyone is so kind and helpful. They built up the community and work so hard! I absolutely recommend visiting the wonderful workers at this stand!!”

“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”

“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.”

“Have always had a good experience here. Burgers have always been hot and fresh! I like the smash burger style with the crispy edges. Typically go for the curds as a side and they don't disappoint. My goto when I'm town and feeling a good burger...”

“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.”

“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.”