Restaurants in Urbana
Best Restaurants
Middle Eastern • $
Vietnamese • $
“My husband and I tried this restaurant for the first time and love it! We got take out. The soup was delicious. We also tried two different appetizers and they were phenomenal. The staff was very friendly and helpful when ordering. The service was pretty fast and the food was fresh. We will definitely be back.”
Brewery • $
“Was surprised how many cars were in the parking lot on a Thursday @ 7pm, the place was packed! Got inside to find that the live music had just ended. They have 4-5 beers that are always available & 4-5 that they call seasonal. The months they release the Seasonals is posted. I've had most of their beers and would say they are all pretty good. A great place to kill a few minutes like we did OR to hang out for an evening.”
Mexican • $
“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!!!”
Dive Bar • $
“Interesting place to walk in and see / hear bands play. We were tourists in the city and glad we stopped in versus another sports bar . . . Although with "Rose Bowl", I originally thought that was what it was.”
Thai • $
“Siam Terrace has become my go to for decades but their willingness to drive to my rural area to bring me food I must add they go beyond customer service and the owner is the driver... best of the best”
Restaurants by Cuisine
Sandwich Shop • $
“After today's experience at Baldarotta's Porketta & Sicilian Sausage we will never be going back. The level of unprofessionalism and discrimination exhibited by one of their owners was astonishing. To give a brief synopsis we were excited to try out their new location for lunch. We were immediately met with rudeness for no apparent reason by the woman at the counter, I later learned she was actually one of the owners. I honestly just brushed it off and didn't think too much into it at first. But that changed the moment we said we would be eating there and get time changed even more as she stepped out from the counter and said "I'm going to stick you guys in here." as she turned on the light to the extra dining room. For context there's maybe 15 tables in their main dining room and two or three of them had customers. Additionally, this was around 11:30 am and there were no customers behind us in line. The extra dining room was dirty and had food on the floor and the tables needed cleaned. The couple that had been in front of us got great customer service and the woman was very pleasant with them. It became very apparent that we were being treated differently due to the dog, who is a trained service dog being with us. We decided to ask for our money back and leave even though we love their food and have been looking forward to it. When we walked back into the main room and poorly asked if we could cancel our order and be refunded the response we received was absolutely in a harsh tone. She gave me my cash back and I said thank you. She responded by ignoring me and agreeing as if I was invisible. We walked around the building to the parking lot and I told Matt that I couldn't leave without having a conversation with her because the entire interaction just did not sit well with me. I walked back in and patiently waited for a couple at the counter to finish ordering. It should be noted the light to the other dining area we were told to go sit in was off again. Again when I approached I received a cold response after witnessing her being very pleasant with the couple in front of me. I asked if I could speak with a manager or someone in charge. That is when she informed me that it was her and she was a part owner. I asked her why she has been so rude towards us and that we felt discriminated against because of our service dog. She told me she didn't see anything stating he was a service dog. I explained ADA law does not require a service animal to be vested and that she never asked if he was or even mentioned dogs were not allowed, had she asked or said something we would have informed her he was. I would also like to note that the majority of our interaction with her Lambeau was sitting or in a down stay not causing any issues. She admitted that she did treat us differently because of the dog and said she could have handled the situation better but never actually took accountability or apologized for the entire situation. I'm sorry for the long read but I truly couldn't stay quiet about this. I hope she learned something from this interaction today and as much as I'm saddened and disappointed in the entire situation I'm honestly glad it happened to us and not someone who is not able to speak up for themselves. I truly hope they decide to do some self reflecting and learn how to be more accommodating for individuals with disabilities in the future.”
American • $
“Best homemade food for miles. Reasonably priced. Friendly staff and greet service. Has become my husband and I’s favorite place to go.”
Restaurants with Delivery
Middle Eastern • $
“Hard to find good halal food close by. I will here and spend a fair amount of money on quality tasty food. Dolma is my favorite, so I will always get it as a side. The workers are always so pleasant ☺️”
Brewery • $
“Was surprised how many cars were in the parking lot on a Thursday @ 7pm, the place was packed! Got inside to find that the live music had just ended. They have 4-5 beers that are always available & 4-5 that they call seasonal. The months they release the Seasonals is posted. I've had most of their beers and would say they are all pretty good. A great place to kill a few minutes like we did OR to hang out for an evening.”
Thai • $
“Siam Terrace has become my go to for decades but their willingness to drive to my rural area to bring me food I must add they go beyond customer service and the owner is the driver... best of the best”
Sandwich Shop • $
“After today's experience at Baldarotta's Porketta & Sicilian Sausage we will never be going back. The level of unprofessionalism and discrimination exhibited by one of their owners was astonishing. To give a brief synopsis we were excited to try out their new location for lunch. We were immediately met with rudeness for no apparent reason by the woman at the counter, I later learned she was actually one of the owners. I honestly just brushed it off and didn't think too much into it at first. But that changed the moment we said we would be eating there and get time changed even more as she stepped out from the counter and said "I'm going to stick you guys in here." as she turned on the light to the extra dining room. For context there's maybe 15 tables in their main dining room and two or three of them had customers. Additionally, this was around 11:30 am and there were no customers behind us in line. The extra dining room was dirty and had food on the floor and the tables needed cleaned. The couple that had been in front of us got great customer service and the woman was very pleasant with them. It became very apparent that we were being treated differently due to the dog, who is a trained service dog being with us. We decided to ask for our money back and leave even though we love their food and have been looking forward to it. When we walked back into the main room and poorly asked if we could cancel our order and be refunded the response we received was absolutely in a harsh tone. She gave me my cash back and I said thank you. She responded by ignoring me and agreeing as if I was invisible. We walked around the building to the parking lot and I told Matt that I couldn't leave without having a conversation with her because the entire interaction just did not sit well with me. I walked back in and patiently waited for a couple at the counter to finish ordering. It should be noted the light to the other dining area we were told to go sit in was off again. Again when I approached I received a cold response after witnessing her being very pleasant with the couple in front of me. I asked if I could speak with a manager or someone in charge. That is when she informed me that it was her and she was a part owner. I asked her why she has been so rude towards us and that we felt discriminated against because of our service dog. She told me she didn't see anything stating he was a service dog. I explained ADA law does not require a service animal to be vested and that she never asked if he was or even mentioned dogs were not allowed, had she asked or said something we would have informed her he was. I would also like to note that the majority of our interaction with her Lambeau was sitting or in a down stay not causing any issues. She admitted that she did treat us differently because of the dog and said she could have handled the situation better but never actually took accountability or apologized for the entire situation. I'm sorry for the long read but I truly couldn't stay quiet about this. I hope she learned something from this interaction today and as much as I'm saddened and disappointed in the entire situation I'm honestly glad it happened to us and not someone who is not able to speak up for themselves. I truly hope they decide to do some self reflecting and learn how to be more accommodating for individuals with disabilities in the future.”
American • $
“Best homemade food for miles. Reasonably priced. Friendly staff and greet service. Has become my husband and I’s favorite place to go.”
Pizza • $
“We were on the last leg of a cross-country trip from San Francisco to Michigan and hungry made itself known. We made a flying drive-thru tour of UI-UC and ordered pizza and empanadas from Manolo’s on the way into town. While zooming down I-57, we noshed on a cheese and chicken pizza as well as three empanada varieties: inferno chicken, jalapeño chicken, and potato and cheddar. Everything was awesome! I especially appreciated the pizza crust: thin, pliable, chewy, flavorful but not too salty. The one-man show running the operation during our quick stop on 12/29/21 even took time to use a clean cutter on the pizza so the PN/TN allergic diner could enjoy the feast. Is a desire to try the rest of the empanadas a valid reason for the offspring to attend UI-UC? Maybe it validates a return, daytime visit.”
Vietnamese • $
“Great food, great experience and great owners. I manage a local contracting company and during the hail storm they kept their business local and chose our company so we should to!”
American • $
“The work #xomotechack on Instagram does, is so vital, and the world needs more people like him. I just love the podcast he put up, I love hearing those scammers squirm, keep up the good work, it takes good hearted individuals the guts to do this instead. There should be whole government department buildings filled with #xomotechack doing stuff like this to protect and serve its own scammed civilians. That would be tax money well spent. Once again thanks to #xomotechack for recovering my stolen money. If you are a victim of Bitcoin scam, I suggest you reach out to #xomotechack on Instagram”
Fast Food • $
“So good!! Very nice and clean. The staff are all very friendly as well. And all the food here is tea good! The best Philly cheese steaks, gyros, burgers, and chicken!! Hands down the best in town!! And the shrimp are jumbo! And so good! I’m not a big fish eater but I do love the shrimp as well. And my parents love their fish as well! Can’t beat it”
Bakery • $
“We ordered a tres leches cake for my son’s birthday, and it was amazing! Highly recommended.”
Middle Eastern • $
“The falafel is amazing but everything is delicious. I'm so glad my student's apartment is down the street.”
Pizza • $
“We were on the last leg of a cross-country trip from San Francisco to Michigan and hungry made itself known. We made a flying drive-thru tour of UI-UC and ordered pizza and empanadas from Manolo’s on the way into town. While zooming down I-57, we noshed on a cheese and chicken pizza as well as three empanada varieties: inferno chicken, jalapeño chicken, and potato and cheddar. Everything was awesome! I especially appreciated the pizza crust: thin, pliable, chewy, flavorful but not too salty. The one-man show running the operation during our quick stop on 12/29/21 even took time to use a clean cutter on the pizza so the PN/TN allergic diner could enjoy the feast. Is a desire to try the rest of the empanadas a valid reason for the offspring to attend UI-UC? Maybe it validates a return, daytime visit.”
Vietnamese • $
“Great food, great experience and great owners. I manage a local contracting company and during the hail storm they kept their business local and chose our company so we should to!”
American • $
“The work #xomotechack on Instagram does, is so vital, and the world needs more people like him. I just love the podcast he put up, I love hearing those scammers squirm, keep up the good work, it takes good hearted individuals the guts to do this instead. There should be whole government department buildings filled with #xomotechack doing stuff like this to protect and serve its own scammed civilians. That would be tax money well spent. Once again thanks to #xomotechack for recovering my stolen money. If you are a victim of Bitcoin scam, I suggest you reach out to #xomotechack on Instagram”
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Dive Bar • $
“Interesting place to walk in and see / hear bands play. We were tourists in the city and glad we stopped in versus another sports bar . . . Although with "Rose Bowl", I originally thought that was what it was.”
Chinese • $
“Exactly what you should expect from a local family run Chinese restaurant, great food, great portions and super fast, don’t expect a bunch of frilly customer service, they’re a no nonsense place that does great takeout. They’re exactly as advertised I hope they stay in business as long as possible so we can keep getting our spicy shredded beef orange chicken and crab Rangoon order for years to come ??”
Wine Bar • $
“We're very thankful to Analog for hosting our party the night before our wedding! We rented the whole space and ordered manolos pizza. The wine was amazing as always and the bar was the perfect size and ambiance for our event. We appreciate working with the owner and bartenders to have a great night welcoming all of our out of town guests!”
Chinese • $
“Very good food and pleasant, quiet atmosphere. Will definitely eat here again.”
Chinese • $
“My go to Americanized Chinese in this area. Food is always hot and yummy, and made correctly the first time. You get what you pay for. It’s a family owned business with kids drawings hanging up, sometimes even the kids helping process transactions. Looking for a hot delicious cheap meal? This is your spot.”
Fast Food • $
“So good!! Very nice and clean. The staff are all very friendly as well. And all the food here is tea good! The best Philly cheese steaks, gyros, burgers, and chicken!! Hands down the best in town!! And the shrimp are jumbo! And so good! I’m not a big fish eater but I do love the shrimp as well. And my parents love their fish as well! Can’t beat it”
Middle Eastern • $
“The falafel is amazing but everything is delicious. I'm so glad my student's apartment is down the street.”
Takeout Restaurants
Mexican • $
“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!!!”
Bistros • $
“A long time staple on Goodwin, in south part on campus. You are in the right place here for cool in hot summer and warmth in winter. Bread🥖. friends.”
Mexican • $
“The food was tasty,and felt authentic.
We ordered quesadillas which were creamy and cheese, the first bite itself felt yum ?
Vegetarian options: You can say them if u don't want any non veg ingredients in the food”
American • $
“Normally, the food is great and shopping is fun. But 3 days ago, I ordered the homestyle chicken salad and the salad was mostly yellow lettuce - the chef had cut the heart of the head into the salad. It was so bitter that I could not eat it. I mentioned it to the server, who should have noticed, but didn’t. Why did the chef serve this? Still, I would recommend because the food is usually good.”
Mexican • $
“Had a lovely dinner with my beautiful wife we enjoyed the perfect lighting and music roomy booth tables. We will go back and invite friends and family.”
Pizza • $
“They normally have great service but not only has my items been missing… When they brought me my pizza they had the nerve to give me a frozen pizza… That’s why I stopped tipping and why I stopped order for awhile… Smh! 8/30/22 5pm”
Thai • $
“Best Place for great Thai, my husband and I love it always, never a bad experience! :-)”
Thai • $
“the food here is fantastic. especially like the red curry, and pineapple fried rice. the flat noodle dishes are also good. everyone that works here is warm and polite. they always cook my order fast, and quote accurate times. it's always very hot and fresh.”
Bistros • $
“A long time staple on Goodwin, in south part on campus. You are in the right place here for cool in hot summer and warmth in winter. Bread🥖. friends.”
Mexican • $
“The food was tasty,and felt authentic.
We ordered quesadillas which were creamy and cheese, the first bite itself felt yum ?
Vegetarian options: You can say them if u don't want any non veg ingredients in the food”
Bar • $
“Thank You Joe for such an awesome meat lovers pizza. I will be back.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
Coffee Shops
“My first time at 7Brew and they were amazing. Very reminiscent of Dutch Bros that we have in Colorado. I dod a walk up order and even though they were absolutely slammed with cars in their drive, they still were friendly, made sure to acknowledge me, and even took a second to crack a few jokes with me. Always appreciated! I got the Smooth 7 (because irish cream!) and it is fantastic--equally strong and smooth, with just enough sweetness to keep you coming back for more. I would recommend 7Brew for sure!
Dietary restrictions: You can customize ANYTHING here. Sugarfree everything is available, as well as all of the dairy free options. I got my drink both sugar free and with almond milk and they didn't even bat an eye.”
Juice • $
“This place is always a hit whether at the office or with the family. We love their smoothies, salads, and sandwiches! Always a welcoming atmosphere with fast and friendly service.”
Korean • $
“I tried the Secret Sauce and Original Fried Chicken, and both were amazing. Crispy, juicy, and full of flavor — just like back home in Korea. It was so comforting to get a true taste of Korean fried chicken here in the U.S. I’ll definitely be coming back!”
Barbecue • $
“Catered our wedding 100+ people and was impressed. Our catering experience was fantastic. Everyone had great things to say about the food. The staff was great, professional, and was in and out with no mess. Very impressed they took all the trash with them. They were aware and cautious with the food allergies. Appreciate everything!”
Fast Food • $
“If you want a freshly made, warm burger for an affordable price, this is the place to go. I usually never got food at dairy queen because obviously the hype revolves around the ice cream, which is understandable but I think the burgers are underrated. They usually also have a deal where you can get 2 for I think $6 which is so worth it.”
Chinese • $
“Atmosphere of a Popeye’s fried chicken cuz that’s what the building was built for. Food is good Chinese fast food. Solid good tasting choices. I’d take this over Panda Express ANY DAY!!! I fact anytime I am on another town and resort to Panda Express, I dream of Hot Wok. The food is so much better.”
Sandwich Shop • $
“Thank you Tyler Stefan for giving back to the community and donating sandwiches to our volunteers at our chicken dinner/silent auction fundraiser to raise awareness and money for research for Stevens Johnson Syndrome. In memory of Angie Anderson 1993-2015 Victim of SJS/TEN”
Sandwich Shop • $
“Had a great meal here, probably the nicest Jimmy John's I've been to. Kickin' Ranch Chicken wrap is my new favorite thing on the menu. Thanks to Dan and Brendan for the recommendation.”
Barbecue • $
“Very friendly staff, was able to accommodate a large group and the food was fresh and very reasonable priced.Our large group was served very quickly.”
Mexican • $
“Great atmosphere, very clean, food perfect and kindest staff. My now go to spot for Mexican food.”
American • $
“Normally, the food is great and shopping is fun. But 3 days ago, I ordered the homestyle chicken salad and the salad was mostly yellow lettuce - the chef had cut the heart of the head into the salad. It was so bitter that I could not eat it. I mentioned it to the server, who should have noticed, but didn’t. Why did the chef serve this? Still, I would recommend because the food is usually good.”
Cheap Eats
Vietnamese • $
“My husband and I tried this restaurant for the first time and love it! We got take out. The soup was delicious. We also tried two different appetizers and they were phenomenal. The staff was very friendly and helpful when ordering. The service was pretty fast and the food was fresh. We will definitely be back.”
Bakery • $
“I visit this bakery on the regular for their delicious pastries, and my daughter loves their conchas, but I bought a cake for my husbands birthday to get away from the typical store bought sheet cake, and it was THE BEST Tres Leches cake that I have ever had, and so beautiful.”
Brewery • $
“Great selection of delicious, easy drinking, flavorful beers with calm relaxing atmosphere. Trivia night on Wednesday ( I think ) Best prices in town guaranteed of any micro brewery . Great wheelchair accessibility. Friendly staff. My new favorite business in C-U !!! Go here !!!”
Cafe • $
“A cozy and silent space to study or simply unwindthere is a beautiful larger 'watseka lounge' here which is a wonderful place to studythe coffee is great! it is free and tastynice people and definitely recommended for studying during the day”
Brewery • $
“I love this place, I love this “family” and the familiar faces we see when we go in. It’s like Cheers, but non-alcoholic 🤣
The array of flavors and craftiness, as well as the cool folks you meet… I LOVE THIS PLACE! I always leave there with a full cup ❤️❤️❤️
And I always bring the people I love here…”
Mexican • $
“We got chimichanga dinner and burrito campechano both were good. Horchata was good too. However we waited for 30 minutes and it was a tuesday. Maybe try ordering ahead.”
Cafe • $
“Best place to get a coffee on the engineering quad. They have really good grilled cheese and sandwiches too. Much cheaper than espresso in grainger and the staff are friendly too”
Cafe • $
“Cozy and yummy.
Very glad to find good lunch in Campus. Strawberry yogurt’s highly recommend.
Vegetarian options: Fresh and yogurt are recommended
Dietary restrictions: Fresh in yogurt is recommended”
Pizza • $
“Rosati’s Pizza in Urbana has quickly become my go-to for delicious, reliable comfort food. Whether I’m craving their deep dish, thin crust, or a hearty Italian beef sandwich, they never disappoint. The pizza is always hot, cheesy, and loaded with toppings—perfectly balanced with that signature Rosati’s flavor. The staff is friendly and quick with orders, whether dining in or picking up. I also appreciate how clean and organized the place is. Great value for the quality, and the portions are generous. If you’re in the Urbana area and looking for classic Chicago-style pizza or just a great meal with great service, Rosati’s is the spot. Highly recommend!”
Cafe • $
“Went to Strawberry Fields for the first time today & had amazing customer service from Mandy. Exceptionally knowledgeable about so much, including supplements and overall health. 💕”
Coffee Shops • $
“I come here about once a week or so and it’s honestly one of my favorite spots on campus to get a quick bite or study! Staff is always very friendly and approachable and pay great attention to detail which really makes the space feel so welcoming.I haven’t tried a lot of items from here but for their drinks, I would recommend their smoothies especially the mango passion fruit and as for food the apple and brie cheese croissant is a great pick!”
American • $
“They changed the recipe of the fries and I am devastated. We went from thin, crunchy, delicious fries with garnish to the basic french fries with no flavor. They’re only good with dipping sauce or another food item. I used to ONLY order french fries, but not anymore because they don’t taste the same. ? THEY ALSO RAISED THE PRICE FROM $2.50 TO $3.00!!!! ?”
Ice Cream Shop • $
“10/10 chefs kiss. Best horchata ever! I was very impressed.”
Brewery • $
“Great selection of delicious, easy drinking, flavorful beers with calm relaxing atmosphere. Trivia night on Wednesday ( I think ) Best prices in town guaranteed of any micro brewery . Great wheelchair accessibility. Friendly staff. My new favorite business in C-U !!! Go here !!!”
Mexican • $
“Had a lovely dinner with my beautiful wife we enjoyed the perfect lighting and music roomy booth tables. We will go back and invite friends and family.”
Pizza • $
“They normally have great service but not only has my items been missing… When they brought me my pizza they had the nerve to give me a frozen pizza… That’s why I stopped tipping and why I stopped order for awhile… Smh! 8/30/22 5pm”
Cafe • $
“A cozy and silent space to study or simply unwindthere is a beautiful larger 'watseka lounge' here which is a wonderful place to studythe coffee is great! it is free and tastynice people and definitely recommended for studying during the day”
Thai • $
“Best Place for great Thai, my husband and I love it always, never a bad experience! :-)”
Latest Reviews
Most Popular Restaurants
Coffee Shops
“My first time at 7Brew and they were amazing. Very reminiscent of Dutch Bros that we have in Colorado. I dod a walk up order and even though they were absolutely slammed with cars in their drive, they still were friendly, made sure to acknowledge me, and even took a second to crack a few jokes with me. Always appreciated! I got the Smooth 7 (because irish cream!) and it is fantastic--equally strong and smooth, with just enough sweetness to keep you coming back for more. I would recommend 7Brew for sure!
Dietary restrictions: You can customize ANYTHING here. Sugarfree everything is available, as well as all of the dairy free options. I got my drink both sugar free and with almond milk and they didn't even bat an eye.”
Fast Food • $
“I called the restaurant and asked how I would go about ordering 60 breakfast sandwiches they just come in and prepay the day before and we could pick them up at 315 AM!! The staff and the manager were awesome to deal with and I showed up at 315 and my order was ready packed with napkins ketchup salt and pepper”
American • $$
“My partner and I ate here for the first time today. Everything we tried from the appetizer to entree and dessert were fresh and flavorful. Our server Christine was very welcoming and provided excellent service. Can’t wait to eat here again!”
Fast Food • $
“Food would've been better, but they were out of mayo and pickles. I normally don't complain when a business runs out of something, but how do you eat a Whopper without mayo and pickles?!”
Coffee Shops • $
“A must visit coffee shop. Great baristas. It’s the place Barack Obama visited when in Urbana. Funky, hip, soups are fabulous.”
Chinese • $
“I live an hour away from any Panda locations, and this place is my favorite city food when you want something tasty and quick. I also love I can see their kitchen. It's always clean when I come in.”
Korean • $
“I tried the Secret Sauce and Original Fried Chicken, and both were amazing. Crispy, juicy, and full of flavor — just like back home in Korea. It was so comforting to get a true taste of Korean fried chicken here in the U.S. I’ll definitely be coming back!”
Barbecue • $
“Catered our wedding 100+ people and was impressed. Our catering experience was fantastic. Everyone had great things to say about the food. The staff was great, professional, and was in and out with no mess. Very impressed they took all the trash with them. They were aware and cautious with the food allergies. Appreciate everything!”
Pizza • $
“Rosati’s Pizza in Urbana has quickly become my go-to for delicious, reliable comfort food. Whether I’m craving their deep dish, thin crust, or a hearty Italian beef sandwich, they never disappoint. The pizza is always hot, cheesy, and loaded with toppings—perfectly balanced with that signature Rosati’s flavor. The staff is friendly and quick with orders, whether dining in or picking up. I also appreciate how clean and organized the place is. Great value for the quality, and the portions are generous. If you’re in the Urbana area and looking for classic Chicago-style pizza or just a great meal with great service, Rosati’s is the spot. Highly recommend!”
“Hard to find good halal food close by. I will here and spend a fair amount of money on quality tasty food. Dolma is my favorite, so I will always get it as a side. The workers are always so pleasant ☺️”