49 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Champaign

“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!“

“Erica is the best waitress!“

“The daily specials are always delicious and affordable!“

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

“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+.“

“Best taco truck in the CU! Radishes on the side with caramelized onions! 🤤 The food is always fresh and service is great!“

“Great food and wonderful atmosphere!“

“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!“

“Great food and great atmosphere“

“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“

“The name of the restaurant is just right. I tried thier beef fried rice on a quest to find my favorite Chinese restaurant and now I crave thier food (something about the taste is unique and I can seem to place my finger on it or find that anywhere else) every once in a while. I drive an hour from my house just to get it when that craving hits. The customer service is also top notch, really nice and friendly people. 10/10 would recommend“

“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.“

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

“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“

“You might have to wait a tiny bit since there's only one guy running the whole restaurant - but the quality and quantity of food is amazing. I don't think there is any other restaurant on campus that gives such healthy, filling food for this price. I ordered the vegetarian lunch platter and was very satisfied. The falafel especially was very good. Overall, the meal felt homemade which is what stood out to me.“

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

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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!!!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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 🔥🔥🔥“

“great experience. all waiters and waitresses were friendly and fast. I ate the carnitas (spicy) version. the best I've ever had. the restaurant was super clean and smelled fresh. The only negative was hard parking with trailer. nothing to do with the restaurant.“

“Awesome restaurant! I am a huge ramen and noodle eater and have eaten many places, this is definitely a favorite. Their food is phenomenal. Some of the best I’ve had. 100% recommend stopping by here! Great atmosphere, easy to order, and quick service!“

“Got the large Poke Bowl with three proteins. The poke was good, but the size (for protein AND sides) was a little small considering the price. I wish that we could have had more side options within the price range and more than one sauce…“

“We've been going here for several months now and have never been disappointed ? the food is always good and fresh, especially the Jasmine rice is so good ? we were originally introduced to Super Wok by my partner's work because they'd bought from here for the employees several times, so I can attest to their catering as well and everyone there really loves the food as well!

Recommend the Orange Chicken, and the Mongolian Beef. The fortune cookies are so good too ?“

“Delicious! Hibachi grill master was entertaining!“

“Very good flavor and a lot of variety in the choices. There is a fairly decent selection of vegetarian dishes available and that makes the experience much better for me. The teas are hot and strong, water or fountain drinks are an option. Most patrons are greeted at the door and shown a menu. There are a nice selection of table sizes for various groups that can be chosen by people in less busier times to find their own table. Wait times are short and portions are quite good. The overall appearance is clean and neat and generally pleasant.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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!“

“Great I had a fantastic experience at this Nepalese/Indian restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious — full of rich, authentic flavors and perfectly spiced. Every dish we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.
The staff was warm, welcoming, and attentive throughout our meal, making the entire dining experience even more enjoyable.
Highly recommend this place to anyone craving quality Nepalese/Indian cuisine. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“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.“

“Sammy and her husband do a great job! Their Crab Rangoon is the best in the CU area! They have lunch portions that are still able to serve 2. Sammy always remembers my friend and I (calling us by name). They only use fresh vegetables!
This China King is independently owned. They are not connected to any other China Kings.
Keep up the good work!“

“I love this restaurant so much. It is easily in my top 5 restaurants of all time. Jipbap has everything you could want in a restaurant—amazing food, good selection, great service. I recommend the tofu or bulgogi and suggest adding egg! It’s worth noting that we accidentally arrived just 15 minutes before closing because we were unaware of their summer hours and they graciously took our order anyway. Everyone should go try Jipbap ❤️“

“Excellent dining experience! Food and service was great!“

“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...“

“Absolutely love eating here! Would LOVE to see a baby changing station to be more family friendly“

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

“Food and service are the best“

“Great people and amazing food!“

“The Champaign, IL location went above and beyond to make our gender reveal special last night 09/15/25! The staff and the food were top tier! We couldn't have asked for a better evening. Thank you so much again!!! We will definitely be back!“

“The best sushi in Champaign-Urnana!“

“The staff was very kind and accommodating after a late night snowy Illini football game. Several families came in and they welcomed us with open arms and warm food. We were all SO appreciative to have somewhere to go close to the stadium! I can't wait to come back.“

“Now, listen up, joes is the bar of Illinois. Kams shmams is just a bar, lion schmion is the most boring place ever. If you are a boring person who just makes small talk and gets a little buzz, go to any of the lesser bars in the area. But if you want to have a great time and perhaps indulge in a bit of consumption of spirits and liquor, BRING YO BOOTY TO JOES THURSDAYS NIGHTS.“

“Centrally located, affordable prices, decent selection of food, and everyday has a different drink special - it doesn’t get better than this for a campus bar. Don’t forget to ride the rail!

Highly recommend the fish sandwich. It’s weird to recommend seafood in central Illinois, but trust me, it is so good. Service can be a little slow when they get busy, but I can’t fault them for that. Know how to get the bartenders attention and you’ll get your drink no problem. Overall a great campus bar.“

“I have always liked lil Porgys. The meal served to me today was exceptional and the service was great. I feel like there was a small change maybe recently because it was over the top today. I had chicken and ribs.“

“We used Burrito King for our wedding and they were incredible!!! The communication was clear and extremely fast. The service the day of was amazing, super warm and yummy. They even delivered chips and salsa to each table and all of the guests were so excited. I’d recommend them to anyone needing food for an event!!“