36 Best American Restaurants in Champaign

“Wonderful food wonderful restaurant wonderful people“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“The staff and entire experience is absolutely phenomenal“

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

“Love friend chicken and 🍟“

“Erica is the best waitress!“

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

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

“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...“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“I was here for a birthday dinner while on a business trip. The food we had was great, well seasoned and beautifully prepared. Tommy, our server, was very nice and checked in multiple times to ensure satisfaction. All in positive experience and will be back next time we are in town!“

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

“Crowded at the Sunday morning. Waiting line for app. 15-20 minutes. But it was a very good sign!
I had a really nice experience at Le Peep in Champaign. The food was fresh, tasty, and came out just the way I hoped. It’s a comfortable breakfast and brunch spot with a relaxed atmosphere, and it felt like a great place to start the day. The service was friendly, and the menu had plenty of good options, whether you want something sweet, savory, or just a good cup of coffee. I’d definitely come back again.“

“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.“

“Nice place to eat when out and about“

“Love the entire experience. Great bartenders and cooks!!“

“I am so glad I went here. At first I didn't know it was within a food market because there were no signs outside. The biscuit was the best I've had, and the sourdough toast tasted like it was made instead of processed like other places. The eggs were cooked to order, and all the staff were really friendly, even though it was really busy there. There is a lot of seating, and what is great about the setup is that you don't feel like you have to rush out of there. So I'm really glad I went here instead of a regular restaurant. I'd go back.“

“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.“

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

“Order from Door Dash, food was still nice and warm even on a -3 degree day! Mac N Cheese was super tasty. Chicken fingers a bit spicey for my taste but good. Chicken Gravy had LOTS of Black Pepper (too much for my liking). Sould tame it down on the Black Pepper on the Chicken and Gravy as those condiments can be added for each persons taste.“

“Hands down best bar food, service, drinks in CU. To see how well this place runs on Illini Gameday is impressive. It's prob a $hit $how if you are working but what the customer sees is great service. It is a must stop every time we come to a game.“

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“the atmosphere, the music here the people up here the environment. is once in a lifetime. myself, I get experience at any other one cuz it's in my hometown. downtown Champaign Illinois baby...what what..🤙🤙🤙“

“Had lunch here and was pleasantly surprised. Lunch special came with a choice of white or fried rice plus an egg roll. We ordered the beef egg foo young and Kong pao chicken.

Everything was really solid. What stood out to me was that they didn't go overboard with sugar or soy sauce like a lot of places do. The flavors were actually balanced and you could taste the food, not just sweetness. That's refreshing and honestly made us enjoy the meal more than we expected to. We'll definitely be back.“

“Had a late lunch at Chili’s today. Our service was great! Our waitress Chloe was very sweet and attentive! My Mushroom Swiss Burger was AMAZING and my kids all enjoyed their meals, not leaving a crumb!“

“Our server/waitress (Kelsey) did an awesome job serving my table. She demonstrated her high level of commitment to customer service by checking on our table frequently, speaking kindly, clearing our table of dishes, and refilling our drinks.“

“i get the chicago style hot dog which is hard to come by downstate.“