Guidebook for Champaign

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Guidebook for Champaign

Food Scene

Artisan breads, signature sandwiches and sweet treats offered in a quaint cafe with outdoor seating.
19 locals recommend
Pekara Bakery & Bistro
516 East John Street
19 locals recommend
Artisan breads, signature sandwiches and sweet treats offered in a quaint cafe with outdoor seating.
Coffeehouse serving pastries, salads, sandwiches and wraps plus organic lemonade and smoothies. Small plates - Quick bite - Fast Service
11 locals recommend
Aroma Cafe
6 Taylor St
11 locals recommend
Coffeehouse serving pastries, salads, sandwiches and wraps plus organic lemonade and smoothies. Small plates - Quick bite - Fast Service
Down to earth coffeehouse offering java and tea drinks, plus pastries, sandwiches, salads and free WiFi.
21 locals recommend
Café Kopi
109 N Walnut St
21 locals recommend
Down to earth coffeehouse offering java and tea drinks, plus pastries, sandwiches, salads and free WiFi.
Farm to table American fare, craft cocktails and regional beers in a modern space with rustic touches. Lunch and Dinner with brunch on the weekends.
38 locals recommend
Big Grove Tavern
1 E Main St
38 locals recommend
Farm to table American fare, craft cocktails and regional beers in a modern space with rustic touches. Lunch and Dinner with brunch on the weekends.
Ribs, brisket & burgers pair with craft beers at this BBQ spot housed in a restored train depot.
67 locals recommend
Black Dog Smoke & Ale House
320 N Chestnut St
67 locals recommend
Ribs, brisket & burgers pair with craft beers at this BBQ spot housed in a restored train depot.
Easygoing Irish tavern with sidewalk seats offering a pub menu, draft beer & cocktails.
Dublin's Pub
301 N Neil St
Easygoing Irish tavern with sidewalk seats offering a pub menu, draft beer & cocktails.
Relaxing tavern serving burgers & beer in a room that offers big banquettes & TVs for sports fans.
18 locals recommend
Guido's Bar & Grill
2 E Main St
18 locals recommend
Relaxing tavern serving burgers & beer in a room that offers big banquettes & TVs for sports fans.
Classy American steakhouse with specialty cocktails and a retro vibe in a circa 1880s building. Lundh and Dinner, weekend brunch.
8 locals recommend
Hamilton Walker's
201 N Neil St
8 locals recommend
Classy American steakhouse with specialty cocktails and a retro vibe in a circa 1880s building. Lundh and Dinner, weekend brunch.
Stylish restaurant with an eclectic menu of contemporary American cuisine & classic sushi dishes.
23 locals recommend
Kofusion
30 E Main St
23 locals recommend
Stylish restaurant with an eclectic menu of contemporary American cuisine & classic sushi dishes.
Old school American diner stays open 24/7 for breakfast classics, sandwiches & chicken fried steak.
6 locals recommend
Merry Ann's Diner (Downtown)
1 E Main St
6 locals recommend
Old school American diner stays open 24/7 for breakfast classics, sandwiches & chicken fried steak.
Trendy, upscale restaurant & lounge serving Asian-influenced American fare & cocktails. Small plates - Hip - Quiet
11 locals recommend
Miga
301 N Neil St
11 locals recommend
Trendy, upscale restaurant & lounge serving Asian-influenced American fare & cocktails. Small plates - Hip - Quiet
Relaxed Italian trattoria serving traditional dishes and wine in a stylish brick walled setting. Seasonal outdoor seating on the Taylor Street Common.
13 locals recommend
Nando Milano
204 N Neil St
13 locals recommend
Relaxed Italian trattoria serving traditional dishes and wine in a stylish brick walled setting. Seasonal outdoor seating on the Taylor Street Common.
Artsy option featuring tapas & new American cuisine plus a late night menu & funky tap for beers. Weekend brunch.
11 locals recommend
Radio Maria
119 N Walnut St
11 locals recommend
Artsy option featuring tapas & new American cuisine plus a late night menu & funky tap for beers. Weekend brunch.
Unpretentious diner with functional decor & a menu of classics like pancakes & burgers.
11 locals recommend
Sam's Cafe
115 N Walnut St
11 locals recommend
Unpretentious diner with functional decor & a menu of classics like pancakes & burgers.
Indian eatery featuring tandoori fare & vegetarian dishes in a modest, earth toned setting.
8 locals recommend
Kohinoor Indian Restaurant and Lounge
6 E Columbia Ave
8 locals recommend
Indian eatery featuring tandoori fare & vegetarian dishes in a modest, earth toned setting.
Stylish wood-trimmed American tavern for creative burgers, craft beers, cocktails & wine.
32 locals recommend
Seven Saints
32 E Chester St
32 locals recommend
Stylish wood-trimmed American tavern for creative burgers, craft beers, cocktails & wine.
Unfussy eatery featuring a menu of sushi, salads, donburi, Japanese entrees & bento lunches.
6 locals recommend
Sushi Kame
39 E Green St
6 locals recommend
Unfussy eatery featuring a menu of sushi, salads, donburi, Japanese entrees & bento lunches.
Eatery for Southern comfort food with an emphasis on chicken plus craft beer, cocktails and slushies.
20 locals recommend
Watson's Shack & Rail
211 N Neil St
20 locals recommend
Eatery for Southern comfort food with an emphasis on chicken plus craft beer, cocktails and slushies.
Modern Mexican eats & creative margaritas are the headliners at this vibrant outpost with a patio.
6 locals recommend
Wedge Bar
415 North Neil Street
6 locals recommend
Modern Mexican eats & creative margaritas are the headliners at this vibrant outpost with a patio.
Lovely and tasty cookies, ice cream, cupcakes, cakes, and imported British sweets.
11 locals recommend
Cream & Flutter
11 locals recommend
Lovely and tasty cookies, ice cream, cupcakes, cakes, and imported British sweets.

Drinks & Nightlife

Wonderful English Pub with full bar service featuring beers brewed in their own Blind Pig Brewery (also downtown). Lovely beer garden.
33 locals recommend
The Blind Pig Brewery
120 N Neil St
33 locals recommend
Wonderful English Pub with full bar service featuring beers brewed in their own Blind Pig Brewery (also downtown). Lovely beer garden.
Stylish bar & Tex-Mex restaurant with live music in surrounding of polished wood and leather.
17 locals recommend
Cowboy Monkey
6 Taylor St
17 locals recommend
Stylish bar & Tex-Mex restaurant with live music in surrounding of polished wood and leather.
Dance & Nightclub, Pub, Restaurant. Live performances, dancing, fast service.
6 locals recommend
Soma Ultralounge
320 North Neil Street
6 locals recommend
Dance & Nightclub, Pub, Restaurant. Live performances, dancing, fast service.

Parks & Nature

Grassy outdoor activity area with a pavilion and picnic tables, walking paths and lovely historic water fountain.
16 locals recommend
West Side Park
400 W University Ave
16 locals recommend
Grassy outdoor activity area with a pavilion and picnic tables, walking paths and lovely historic water fountain.

Entertainment & Activities

Historic, restored theater with concerts, performing arts productions, comedians and films. Home of the Ebert Film Festival every Spring.
21 locals recommend
Virginia Theatre
203 W Park Ave
21 locals recommend
Historic, restored theater with concerts, performing arts productions, comedians and films. Home of the Ebert Film Festival every Spring.
Vintage theater from 1913 showcasing art, foreign & cult films with snacks and alcoholic beverages.
24 locals recommend
The Art Theater
126 W Church St
24 locals recommend
Vintage theater from 1913 showcasing art, foreign & cult films with snacks and alcoholic beverages.

Getting Around

The downtown community transportation hub with convenient bus and rail links to Chicago, St. Louis, Indianapolis and all points beyond. MTD Services - Extensive local public bus transportation. Other Bus Services Greyhound Burlington Trailways Peoria Charter Amtrak Rail Services
Illinois Terminal (Platform A) station
45 E University Ave
The downtown community transportation hub with convenient bus and rail links to Chicago, St. Louis, Indianapolis and all points beyond. MTD Services - Extensive local public bus transportation. Other Bus Services Greyhound Burlington Trailways Peoria Charter Amtrak Rail Services