Restaurants near Tolono

“I love cobra fest and the bands that come through”

“Good food, great drinks and friendly staff.”

“The wings are like nonexistent. $8 for six wings ,tiniest I ever saw! Very disappointing,(”

“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!”

“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.”

“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.”

“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”

“Wonderful food wonderful restaurant wonderful people”

“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.”

“Delicious food with reasonable price!”

“The sweet and sour fried pork was amazing—probably the best I’ve ever had! The stir-fried beef was also delicious. I’ll definitely be back!”

“The funnel cakes were so good my son made us go back twice in the same day! He was so happy to have a safe version!!”

“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 One Near UIUC Where Good Decisions Go to Die (Happily)

Listen up, fellow younger Homo sapiens of questionable judgment: Bharat Mon and Kiki Mon dragged me to this brewery near the UIUC campus, and I am forever in their debt. Or at least until the hangover fully lifted. What a gloriously stupid, beautiful and eventful evening.

This place has the perfect “I’m not going home yet” energy. Nice vibe, tons of seating so you can sprawl around, taco trucks serving loaded Mexican flavor that somehow tastes even better when you’re already deep in 3 glasses of beer, live music, and crucially plenty of parking in case you decide to leave your car 😆

The beers? Excellent. Get the Hefeweizen. That thing is pure liquid gold. Smooth, refreshing, and then bam it hits you upside the head like a hammer after glass number three. One minute you’re casually discussing life, the next you’re outside in front of the brewery lining up for an impromptu 50 meter dash with your friends because… science? Peer pressure? The Hefeweizen made us do it?

I won, by the way. Absolute legend status unlocked. Nothing says “peak physical condition” like outrunning a decade younger buddies while the world is gently spinning.

What an eventful, slightly blurry, thoroughly excellent day. If you’re anywhere near campus, go. Immediately. Just maybe leave the car keys with someone more responsible. You’ll thank me later… or at least you’ll thank the Hefeweizen.”

“Absolutely amazing pork tenderloins. And i am not a baked beans person but we ordered them for my husband who is..... I ate the entire bowl. ABSOLUTELY the most amazing beans i have ever eaten. You can not go wrong with anything you get there!”

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

“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!”

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

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

“The best, most innovative, and most dedicated local brewery. Sorry to the other local breweries, there’s certainly no shortage of them, and they’re each quite good: but Triptych leaves the all competing for second place.”

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

“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!”

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

“Great pho with flavorful broth, generous portions, and fresh ingredients. Service is quick and friendly, and the prices are reasonable. Definitely a solid spot in Champaign!”