2013 Travel Guide
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A-Ri-Rang
Traditional korean dishes with undilluted authentic flavours! Simply put, the focus is good food, not trendy garnish, so enjoy!
CITY: Champaign
Alexander's Steakhouse
At Alexander’s Steakhouse, each guest has the opportunity to select their own Steak from the locker and cook it their own special way over a live charcoal grill. Guests can select from twelve different Steak Cuts, such as Ribeye, T-Bone, Filet or our own “Santa Maria” Top Sirloin. All steaks are hand cut daily by our in-house butchers from aged USDA choice Midwestern Beef. Perfect place for groups!
CITY: Champaign
Alto Vineyards Tasting Room
Alto Vineyards' retail wine shop and tasting room offers custom gift baskets, gourmet foods and local artwork. Indoor and outdoor seating offers a place to relax with a glass of Alto's finest. Alto's original location is situated in Alto Pass, on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail.
CITY: Champaign
Amishland Red Barn Buffet
400 seat award-winning buffet with local recipes, Amish bread, desserts, apple butter, butcher shop meats and great Amish country decor.
CITY: Tuscola
Antonio's Pizza
Located on the University of Illinois campus for students needing that late pizza craving Antonio's is for the mouthwatering pizza lover loaded with toppings on freshly made crust, and a variety of scrumptious appetizers and hearty sandwiches, look no further than Antonio's!
CITY: Champaign
Apple Dumpling
Looking for a friendly family like service restaurant, and excellent dining options? Well unlike any other restaurant in Urbana; the Apple Dumpling can't be more of a family-style dining establishment. With their featured menu item, the fried chicken which receives 4 stars in the local review you can't beat the food here at Apple Dumpling.
CITY: Urbana
Atlanta Bread Company
Bakery, Pastry, and Sandwich (Hot or Cold) place for all. Either for small talk with a friend or friends OR a hook-up for laptop users either for business or pleasure with Wi-Fi available.
CITY: Champaign
bacaro
Upscale wine bar in Downtown Champaign offering an eclectic menu and outstanding wine list. A lounge on one side is great for small groups desiring an intimate evening.
CITY: Champaign
Bentley's Pub
This traditional pub in Downtown Champaign is off the beaten path and likes it that way. A great selection of beers and a crowd of regulars keep this bar hopping. Live music weekly.
CITY: Champaign
Best Wok
Customers' satisfaction is our first priority. We always serve good authentic Chinese food in fair price.
CITY: Champaign
Bevande Coffee Shop
Smalltown coffee house for those on the go, or sit down inside to catch up with friends or family. Business and Pleasure settings.
CITY: Urbana
Bevier Cafe'
Bevier Cafe offers an outstanding selection of food, beverages, and services. Whether you’re planning a breakfast meeting, working luncheon, or afternoon reception, you’ll find our selections versatile and accommodating to your budget.
CITY: Urbana
Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano
Combines a friendly & exceptionally knowledgeable staff with affordable, freshly prepared Italian cuisine to create an authentic Italian dining experience.
CITY: Champaign
Billy Barooz Pub & Grill
Perfect sports atmosphere along with terrific food selection.
CITY: Champaign
Black Dog Smoke & Ale House
This pub is known for its great house-smoked barbecue, including pulled pork and ribs glazed with vinegary, North Carolina-style sauce. Choose from an eclectic selection of tap and bottled beer.
CITY: Urbana
Blind Pig Brewery
Located in downtown Champaign, Blind Pig brews its own craft beers. With its beautiful wood interior, casks full of local brews and friendly locals, this bar is a must-see. When the weather is nice, venture outside and enjoy the large outdoor beer garden.
CITY: Champaign
Boltini Lounge
Charming and elegant. Sophisticated liquor selection, light gourmet menu and outdoor patio.
CITY: Champaign
Boltini Lounge
BOLTINI LOUNGE is the quintessential cocktail lounge of the Champaign-Urbana community. Located in the heart of downtown Champaign, Boltini offers a great selection of liquor, food, entertainment and fun. It truly is the adult playground of downtown welcoming any and everybody from the downtown hipster to the professional enjoying a happy hour cocktail to our own service industry friends and everybody in between.
CITY: Champaign
Bombay Indian Grill
At Bombay Indian Grill - We have added a fresh new twist to Indian Cuisine. Our cuisine honors the authentic recipes of India. Each dish has its own distinctive flavor and aroma which cannot come from Curry powder, but spices which have to be separately prepared fresh for each individual dish. The blending and preparation of spices is a centuries old craft and indispensable to indian cuisine. All of our food is prepared light, healthy, and nutritious. Come to our Bombay Indian Grill and try a new taste of India.
CITY: Champaign
Boomerang Bar & Grill
This laid back local bar has pool tables, great food and no cover charge except when bands play.
CITY: Urbana
Bridget's Blarney Stone
Bar & Grill - Small Town Hang Out Spot; with Karoke every 1st and 3rd Friday of each month
CITY: Ivesdale
Brown Bag Deli-Restaurant
The Brown Bag boasts a large selection of homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, pies and cookies. All pies are homemade at "Pies by Inge". Informal atmosphere and no reservations required. Gourmet food shop and card/gift shop all under one roof.
CITY: Monticello
Buffalo Wild Wings
Bar/Grill serving the best wings around and providing THE spot to be for big time prime time sporting events for your favorite team!
CITY: Champaign
Bunny's Tavern
Stop by after work for Happy Hour with colleagues or other friends, or party late into the evening with friends either for a special occasion, perhaps its just the weekend, or just need a place to kick back and relax while having a few beverages. Food establishment too.
CITY: Urbana
Cafe Kopi
Consistently voted that best cafe in the area, Cafe Kopi offers gourmet coffees, a full cappuccino bar, and a wide selection of loose teas. Unique to local coffee-houses we also feature fresh-squeezed vegetable juices, fruit smoothies, and light lunch fare. A full liquor menu allows us to supplement your coffee with Baileys, amaretto and Irish whisky, or choose from a fine selection of beers, wines, ports, Scotches, and Cognacs.
CITY: Champaign
Canopy Club
Canopy Club is committed to diversity in the entertainment it provides for its diverse patron base. The Canopy Club also strives to foster an environment of activism for positive social and environmental change through hosting various benefits and informational gatherings. In striving to achieve the highest level of entertainment, the Canopy Club prides itself on being able to offer entertainment for all walks of life. Whether you like rock, country, hip hop, jazz, funk, indie or anything in between, the Canopy Club has something to offer you. If you're a fan of live music and entertainment, the Canopy Club is your home in central Illinois! Come see live music at the Canopy!
CITY: Urbana
Chester Street Dance Club
Located in downtown Champaign, this huge dance club features DJs spinning everything from Top 40 remixes to electro-industrial dance. Cool down on the outdoor patio.
CITY: Champaign
Chevy's Fresh Mex
Fresh flour tortillas roll off the machine every 53 seconds. Fresh chips and salsa made all day long. You'll love it.
CITY: Champaign
Clybourne
The class of campus town. During the day have lunch with friends and at night enjoy cocktails in a refined atmosphere.
CITY: Champaign
Coffee Station
Come in, sit and chat about business for a business meeting/conference, OR just come in and chat about anything with friends enjoying a nice cup of coffee, tea, etc. drive-up accessible if your on-the-run in a hurry! Always start your day with a nice hot cup of coffee!
CITY: Mahomet
Country Thyme Tea Room
Victorian tea room. All food made from scratch. Reservations strongly recommended!
CITY: Paxton
Courier Cafe
Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Consistently voted best restaurant in Champaign-Urbana.
CITY: Urbana
Cowboy Monkey
Nightlife Bar for casual chatting with friends and family. Dining options during the day as well as full service bar during dining hours.
CITY: Champaign
Crane Alley
COME SEE WHAT CRANE ALLEY HAS TO OFFER.... THE BEST SANDWICHES, ENTREES AND FRESH SEAFOOD SPECIALS IN TOWN, 16 BEERS ON TAP AND OVER 100 IMPORT AND DOMESTIC BOTTLES, EXTENSIVE WINE LIST, 4 DIAMOND PROFESSIONAL POOL TABLES AND 80 SEAT BEER GARDEN.
CITY: Urbana
Das Cafe
German lunches and dinners. European beer and wine. Soups, salads, sandwiches and wraps. Breakfast anytime. Specialty coffee and espresso drinks in the heart of downtown Urbana.
CITY: Urbana
Emerald City Lounge
The Emerald City Lounge is a clean, contemporary Martini Bar welcoming diverse communities to the venue. A place where family and friends of all communities can feel welcomed and at home!
CITY: Champaign
Etc. Coffeshop
The Etc.Coffeeshop is a very different kind of coffeehouse. They offer fair trade, donation-based, brewed coffee & teas. Etc. is a place where students go to study and hangout. All proceeds support Wesley Evening Food Pantry.
CITY: Champaign
Farmer Dave's Buffalo Ranch
Get up close and personal with the buffalo on a ranch tour, explore the giant pumpkin patch and take a stage coach ride. Afterwards, enjoy a buffalo burger or buffalo taco.
CITY: Farmer City
Fiesta Cafe'
Started in 1988 with the goal of serving the best Mexican food for people who care about quality. We brought our recipes from all over Mexico here to the heart of Champaign for all guests and visitors to enjoy.
CITY: Champaign
Flat Top Grill
Flat Top Grill is a neighborhood create-your-own stir-fry restaurant featuring fresh vegetables, a variety of proteins, and homemade sauces.
CITY: Champaign
Flesor's Candy Kitchen
At Flesor's Candy Kitchen we're just happy that warm weather prompts folks traveling up and down Interstate 57 or Route 36 to take the Tuscola, Illinois exit, stop at our great Tanger outlet mall, and then navigate a tiny bit more to our little downtown where they discover the treasure that is our store. We are also thrilled to welcome tourists to our region who have come to explore Amish Country and include in their itinerary a look at a couple of non-Amish, ½ Greek sisters who make candy the old-fashioned way, too. During summer, people flock to our hundred-year-old soda fountain (homemade ice-cream!) and are delighted that we serve good food for lunch every day from 11:00 to 3:00. We also welcome buses, and crazy Devon is almost always on hand to stand on a chair to give her “speech” about the store's history and offer big groups a tour of the candy room.
CITY: Tuscola
Geovanti's
A little bit of Italy & a whole lot more located in the heart of student life on Green Street in Champaign!
CITY: Champaign
Guadalajara Bar & Grill
Mexican Bar & Grill located just off of Interstate 74 just across the highway bridge of Prospect Avenue shopping.
CITY: Champaign
Guido's Bar & Grill
Don't want to spend nightlife on campus? Well then come to downtown Champaign and to Guido's opened during the day until late into the evening. Visit us for Happy Hour after 4-5, enjoy the classic burger or other many menu items, or just take a break and kick back relaxing with a beverage and friends at this fine establishment.
CITY: Champaign
Hen House Family Restaurant
Located off of Interstate 74 stop in passing thru the heart of East Central Illinois either on your way to Danville and into Indiana, OR on your way to Bloomington-Normal/Peoria and West Central Illinois. Small town dining at it's finest with breakfast, lunch, and dinner served all day. One of VERY FEW Hen House Restaurants remaining in the United States, so stop by this convenient location off of I-74 in Mahomet to say you've been to a Hen House.
CITY: Mahomet
Hickory River Smokehouse
Welcome to Hickory River Smokehouse, where Texas barbecue is our passion! Our quality beef brisket, chicken, turkey, and pork are treated with a dry rub - a flavorful way to keep the meat’s natural juices from escaping. After hours over a hickory-wood fire in our on-site smokehouse, the meat is harmonized with a generous side or drizzle of our spicy, tangy Texas-style BBQ sauce! Complete this barbecue phenomenon with one (or more) of our mouth-watering side dishes. You can’t get taste like this anywhere else in the Midwest!
CITY: Urbana
Home of Gourmet Chinese & Thai
Enjoy the true taste of Chinese food with this terrific gourmet & Thai restaurant located nearby on the University of Illinois campus.
CITY: Champaign
Insomnia Cookies
Sweet Tooth for a cookie? Then stop by and grab a cookie while walking thru campustown or walking on the infamous Quad.
CITY: Champaign
Intermezzo Cafe'
Intermezzo serves up freshly baked breakfast goods, light lunches and dinners, vegetarian and nonvegetarian fare, delectable treats, yogurt, fruit, juice, and Krannert Blends coffee. You can feel especially good about your purchases (and maybe a little less guilty about splurging on a cookie) because all of the proceeds are invested right back into the events you see on Krannert Center stages.
CITY: Urbana
Iron Horse Restaurant
Steaks, some seafood, pasta, sandwiches and salads. Seating capacity 130, banquet capabilities, Sunday brunch, full bar.
CITY: Monticello
It's Brothers Bar & Grill
Built upstairs in one of the historic buildings located on Green St., Brother's is THE place for students to hang out with friends and, or make new acquaintances. This bar is not just for students of the U of I, but for other college students in neighboring cities and counties next to Champaign County to come hang out for a night with students of the University of Illinois! Brothers' ultimate mission is to provide a comprehensive entertainment venue, with an emphasis on fun, safety, and cleanliness. We will provide great service to our customers through a well trained and caring staff that pledges to get it right. We will strive to lead, not follow, and be better than we were the day before.
CITY: Champaign
Jarling's Custard Cup
Open seasonally throughout the year (Spring, Summer, and few Autumn days; nice cool days) this MUST STOP is the place everyone local or visiting must have once while they're open in the very few months they're open throughout the year. Serving custard ice cream to shakes, Jarling's is the dessert place in Champaign County if you want good ice cream!!
CITY: Champaign
Jimmy John's
Work on campus, visiting either as an alumni or your child at school, and looking to eat healthy? Well then look no further then Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches. This convenient location right in the middle of shopping is the perfect spot to grab a sandwich EVEN if it's at 1, 2 in the morning!
CITY: Champaign
Jimmy John's
Work on campus, visiting either as an alumni or your child at school, and looking to eat healthy? Well then look no further then Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches. This convenient location right in the middle of shopping, for students partying late into the evening, and so on is the perfect spot to grab a sandwich EVEN if it's at 1, 2 in the morning!
CITY: Champaign
Jimmy John's
Not a student, and nearby the campus location, and want to grab a healthy bite? Well then, this location is perfect for you! Right in the middle of Mattis Ave. & proudly serves the west side of Prospect Ave. this location is your place for a GREAT gourmet Jimmy John's sandwich! This location also caters your next business outing.
CITY: Champaign
Jimmy John's
Need a place to eat healthy and take a break from shopping up and down on Prospect Avenue? Are you traveling thru Champaign, and need a really good gourmet sub sandwich? Then stop in at this Jimmy John's location conveniently located off of Interstate 74! This location is inside Mobil Super Pantry, so if traveling, fill up on fuel while passing thru Champaign onto your vacation (or business) destination!
CITY: Champaign
Joe's Brewery
Serving only the finest bar food available, Joe’s is the home of the Super Bird and a great place to grab some tasty wings or burgers, as well as the best fish sandwich you’ll find anywhere. Joe’s continues to provide a high energy atmosphere only available on a college campus as well as great food at a reasonable price. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
CITY: Champaign
Jupiter's at the Crossing
Pizza and other American fare, this large facility includes bililards for the grown-ups and a full lower level game and activity area for the kids. OTB is available in the lower level. A weekly comedy club is also a crowd favorite.
CITY: Champaign
Jupiter's Pizzeria and Billiards Downtown
The place for Cues and Brews, if you choose to peruse. The perfect scene to make friends, and meet up with friends or business colleagues. A downtown hotspot in Champaign since 1997.
CITY: Champaign
Kaldi's
Big city, but small town feeling when you stop in at Kaldi's Coffee to grab a hot brew for the day (or midday), and great place to just get to know the friendly faces around the neighborhood, or the friendly locals of Urbana if visiting C-U.
CITY: Urbana
Kamakura Japanese Restaurant
Kamakura is a restaurant which features fine Japanese cuisine, sushi and teppanyaki accompanied with excellent service. We are pleased to welcome you as our honored guest.
CITY: Champaign
Kennedy's at Stone Creek
Kennedy's at Stone Creek offers fine dining overlooking the beautiful Stone Creek Golf Course in southeast Urbana. Both Kennedy's and the Stone Creek Golf Club are public, requiring no membership. Kennedy's specializes in award winning fresh seafood and Certified Angus Beef steaks and offers a mixed cuisine of entrees, salads, soups, sandwiches and appetizers. Reservations are requested, but walk-ins are always welcome, space permitting. Kennedy's at Stone Creek has no dress code and is completely non-smoking.
CITY: Urbana
Ko Fusion
Kofusion proudly serves natural meats, wild caught seafood and local produce. Our menu features both signature sushi and a unique blend of Contemporary American and Asian cuisine. We have an extensive beer and wine menu and offer a full array of sakes and house cocktails. In addition to fine dining table service, our stunning space houses a drink bar, sushi bar, private party room and seasonal outdoor seating. Kofusion delivers a truly unique experience in the heart of downtown Champaign.
CITY: Champaign
La Bamba Mexican Resturant
La Bamba restaurants bring you a genuine Mexican eating experience—with large portions, lots of flavor, and all the food prepared in front of you to your specifications. We offer fresh, flavorful, authentic, high-quality food in a warm and casual atmosphere. And, we’re open late. Come and visit La Bamba for yourself and see why our loyal customers keep coming back for more. ¡Buen provecho!
CITY: Champaign
Le Peep
Come find out for yourself that we are more than just breakfast. Le Peep® is a clever and original culinary concept with a menu that reads like a cookbook. You'll find line after line of intriguing selections all made on the spot with the freshest ingredients... snow white eggs, select vegetables, quality meats, crepes, and our own Peasant Potatoes, to name a few.
CITY: Champaign
Legends
Watch the hometown ILLINI play on one of the many flat screen TVs, or on the movie theater style projection screen Legends has every home and away game. Also the home to the NFL every Sunday during the season as well as the other Illinois sports teams such as Cubs, Blackhawks, Bulls, etc. They ALL play in here in the heart of campustown. Legends the official sports bar to the University of Illinois!!
CITY: Champaign
Lil Porgy's BBQ
Satisfy your craving! Li'L Porgy's Bar-B-Q specializes in genuine hickory-smoked barbeque. Choose from a wide selection of menu items, including ribs, chicken and sandwiches. Top off your order with our unique barbecue sauce, a secret recipe made fresh in our kitchens. With two convenient locations, you can dine in, carry out or cater your next gathering with our convenient service and delicious meals. Enjoy the mouthwatering taste of Li'L Porgy's signature barbecue today!
CITY: Champaign
Lone Star Steakhouse
A unique restaurant offering high quality service and food. They offer generous "Texas sized" portions at a moderate price. Located right off of Interstate 74, next to the Drury Inn & Suites on Prospect Avenue.
CITY: Champaign
Los Zarapes
Need some true Mexican cuisine while traveling down Interstate 74? Stop by Mahomet at Los Zarapes, and enjoy great tasting Mexican cuisine with a complimentary side of chips & salsa.
CITY: Mahomet
Main Street Cafe'
Looking for a place to grab a cup of coffee while traveling down Interstate 57? Then stop by Main Street in Gifford, and be on the look out for their daily specials!
CITY: Gifford
Manolos Pizza And Empanadas
When you're hungry for a something new, try this new pizza and Mexican restaurant located on the Urbana side of campustown.
CITY: Urbana
Merry Ann's Diner
Stop on in and have breakfast, lunch, dinner all day at this newly refreshed look of an old time diner.
CITY: Champaign
Miko Restaurant
Discover the healthy and delicious flavors of our exotic cuisines. We offer a wide variety of dishes and drinks to rejoice every palate — sizzling meats, fresh seafood and tastful vegetarian preparations — in a beautiful soothing decor, ideal for romantic dinners, friends and family occasions or business gatherings. In addition to our distinguished sushi bar and restaurant menu, we are pleased to offer TEPPANYAKI, an entertaining, spectacular and savory Japanese dining experience.
CITY: Urbana
Milo's Restaurant
American fare with eclectic spins on traditional favorites. Great atmosphere and tasty menu options.
CITY: Urbana
Ming Garden
Experience true Chinese cuisine at Ming Garden located just off of Mattis Avenue and nearby Champaign Centennial High School.
CITY: Champaign
Minnecci's Ristorante
Another TRUE Italian feeling of cuisine that you MUST try if just visiting Champaign. Located on campus and a popular place come Mother's Day, and open just for UI graduation commencement every May you'll truly love this Italian food! Open year round (closed on Sunday's), but for those two special days every Spring!
CITY: Champaign
Mirabelle Fine Pastries
Open for breakfast serving freshly made doughnuts, bagels, muffins. As well as producing other pastry items all day for those with a sweet tooth.
CITY: Urbana
Monical's Pizza
Great pizza, family fun atmosphere, and hometown proud! Try the small franchise pizza that started out in Tolono, IL and has grown to across the rest of East and West Central Illinois region. A must have for tourists when visiting Champaign County!
CITY: Champaign
Monical's Pizza
Great pizza, family fun atmosphere, and hometown proud! Try the small franchise pizza that started out in Tolono, IL and has grown to across the rest of East and West Central Illinois region. A must have for tourists when visiting Champaign County!
CITY: Champaign
Monical's Pizza
Great pizza, family fun atmosphere, and hometown proud! Try the small franchise pizza that started out in Tolono, IL and has grown to across the rest of East and West Central Illinois region. A must have for tourists when visiting Champaign County!
CITY: Urbana
Montana Mike's
This new steakhouse has a casual and inviting atmosphere. Food is the star here! Montana Mike’s is a full-service steakhouse concept specializing in big appetites and great value. Our steaks are naturally aged, USDA steaks, hand-cut at the restaurant and grilled to your liking. The atmosphere is reminiscent of a mountain lodge and our service is first class. All Montana Mikes offer beer and wine with most locations having a full bar.
CITY: Urbana
