Restaurants near Thomasboro

“I NEVER leave reviews, but….. Teresa!! Best Bartender in all of Illinois!!! ☀️ We drove 4 hours to surprise her for the Super Bowl, after not seeing her for 1 1/2 years!! We made a special trip from Wisconsin🦡🦡 (Land of “A bar On Every Corner” ) just to get a few cold beers, cocktails, and hug from her!!! She’s the Bar Angel!! She not only remembered us😉, but she remembered what we drink! Now that’s a pretty darn good bartender!!! 😊😘 (she should probably get a raise! 😁) Thank you!!”

“Great food! Tried it on a whim when traveling from Chicago and the food is some of the best shawarma I've had in a while. The price for lunch is incredible for the insane amount you get as well!”

“I recommend everything on the menu. Baldarotta’s is incredible. I’m Italian myself and I’ve never had any Italian food more authentic than here. I’m also a relatively picky eater and I know with certainty that I could literally order anything on the menu and be shouting its deliciousness. And it’s even delicious as carry out or as leftovers when no longer technically “fresh.” A must try and you’ll absolutely return. We come from 40 minutes away solely to dine here.”

“Amazing food for a great price.”

“my new favorite place to eat in champaign”

“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.”

“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”

“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.”

“Great food and plenty off it. Be prepared to go to Maple and Yolk hungry.”

“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”

“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🥞🥚🍳☕️”

“Erica is the best waitress!”

“I have passed by this place for quite some time, always settling for the other fast food restaurants in the area. I am SO glad my daughter and I decided to give it a try! Along with the delicious food (we loved the crab rangoon and miso soup especially!), we had great service from the employees and enjoyed the calming classical background music playing on the speakers. We will return many times!”

“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!”

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

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

“The pastries and everything are so fun and pretty and always delicious!”

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

“safe option to eat on campus and the amount of food is insane, I could finish like 1/3 of my plate. def good if you’re a student. the staff is super kind and attentive,”

“Consistently delicious and lightening fast.”

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

“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.”

“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!!”

“We love Dubai grill!!! The biscotti cheesecake is literally the best cheesecake I have ever had in my life!! 10 stars 🌟 My boyfriend said they have the smoothest hummus he has ever had.”

“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.”

“Bunny’s Tavern never disappoints. We often visit before seeing shows at the Station Theatre, and get drinks after. The food and drinks were great as always, and the atmosphere makes it easy to settle in and stay longer than you planned…which we definitely did tonight, hanging out and playing the slots right up until close. What really stood out, though, was a moment of genuine kindness from the staff. Just before closing, a very elderly gentleman came in wearing his Illini gear, bright-eyed and bushy tailed, clearly thinking it was morning or game time, even though the game had long since ended. He sat down and asked for a cup of coffee, and the bartenders greeted him by name. When they gently told him it was nearly midnight and they didn’t have any coffee brewed. He was completely surprised. “You gotta be kidding me!!” One of the bartenders sat with him, spoke kindly and calmly, and then said she’d walk him home and help reset the clock in his apartment again. After what was clearly a long shift, seeing that level of patience and compassion was honestly beautiful. Great food, great drinks, and truly good people behind the bar. That kind of grace says everything about a place. I’ll be back, and I’ll be recommending it.”

“Absolutely amazing food, amazing service and amazing atmosphere. Paintings on the wall were breathtaking. Any time we are in town we will be eating here!!!”

“The people at this bar are all extremely kind, caring, and compassionate. I recommend going on Monday nights for the Hootenanny which starts at 8pm. Matt the bartender will take good care of you, and Clayton, Chloe, Brad, and Dan among others are extremely friendly and helpful in case you wish to try performing for yourself. Give it a try! Just bring an acoustic instrument and have fun, you can't do any worse than I did, I assure you, and I still got plenty of applause. How could I forget Keith? The master of the mandolin and sound coordinator to boot.

I upset a lot of people at this bar, I didn't mean to, but I did, so I'm no longer welcome. That's ok though, it shouldn't stop you from attending, I'm sure you're wonderful, and whether you're reading this or not, know that I love you, even if we've never met. I love you, and I want you to be happy. You deserve to be happy, everyone does.”

“My mom and I had lunch here today. The service was excellent and the owner herself talked to us a few times. We loved it and will be returning soon.”

“Delicious treats! Great customer service! very friendly”