Guidebook for Champaign
Food Scene
Best BBQ I have ever had! This is a local favorite! They will run out of certain items throughout the day, so I suggest lunch or at a decent time for dinner.
67 locals recommend
Black Dog Smoke & Ale House
320 N Chestnut St Best BBQ I have ever had! This is a local favorite! They will run out of certain items throughout the day, so I suggest lunch or at a decent time for dinner.
Best breakfast in town! Don't be fooled by wait; they push people through soooo fast!
6 locals recommend
The Original Pancake House
1909 W Springfield AveBest breakfast in town! Don't be fooled by wait; they push people through soooo fast!
This Thai restaurant is super close to the house and open until a decent time in the evening!
My Thai Restaurant
2312 West Springfield AvenueThis Thai restaurant is super close to the house and open until a decent time in the evening!
This is your typical pub and grill. Good food and fun environment. Also, it is close to the house. They serve pasta, burgers, and seafood and have plenty of big screens to watch the game!
Billy Barooz Pub & Grill
2521 Village Green PlThis is your typical pub and grill. Good food and fun environment. Also, it is close to the house. They serve pasta, burgers, and seafood and have plenty of big screens to watch the game!
Maize at the Station
100 N Chestnut St Authentic Mexican food! YUM!
If you like Southern comfort food, with an emphasis on chicken, this is your place!
20 locals recommend
Watson's Shack & Rail
211 N Neil StIf you like Southern comfort food, with an emphasis on chicken, this is your place!
American tavern known for their creative sliders and gigantic cheese balls.
32 locals recommend
Seven Saints
32 E Chester StAmerican tavern known for their creative sliders and gigantic cheese balls.
Modern brewpub with gourmet American fare plus craft beer flights, organic wines & spirits. This is another local favorite!
24 locals recommend
DESTIHL Restaurant & Brew Works
301 N Neil StModern brewpub with gourmet American fare plus craft beer flights, organic wines & spirits. This is another local favorite!
Casual restaurant for Mexican food and margaritas! I also suggest the Horchata (drink), which pairs well with spicy food!
8 locals recommend
Dos Reales Mexican Restaurant
1407 N Prospect AveCasual restaurant for Mexican food and margaritas! I also suggest the Horchata (drink), which pairs well with spicy food!
Popular Thai restaurant serving both Thai and Chinese cuisine. A local favorite!
Thara Thai Restaurant
912 1/2 W Bloomington RdPopular Thai restaurant serving both Thai and Chinese cuisine. A local favorite!
Casual Mexican restaurant with great margarita specials! This is the closest restaurant to the house! You can also call in a carry-out order.
El Toro Bravo Mexican Restaurant
2561 W Springfield AveCasual Mexican restaurant with great margarita specials! This is the closest restaurant to the house! You can also call in a carry-out order.
New to Champaign! Chicago-born chain for hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches and more, plus beer and wine, in retro digs! I suggest going at an off time to avoid the crowds.
Portillo's Hot Dogs
2306 N Prospect AveNew to Champaign! Chicago-born chain for hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches and more, plus beer and wine, in retro digs! I suggest going at an off time to avoid the crowds.
I probably eat here at least once per week! Modern counter-serve offering pizza and simple Italian eats such as panini, pasta and salads.
Za's Italian Cafe'
2006 West Springfield AvenueI probably eat here at least once per week! Modern counter-serve offering pizza and simple Italian eats such as panini, pasta and salads.
New(er) to Champaign! Casual sports bar serving bottled and own-labeled beer, cocktails and comfort food!
Aspen Tap House
2001 S Neil StNew(er) to Champaign! Casual sports bar serving bottled and own-labeled beer, cocktails and comfort food!
Low-lit pizzeria and bar known for their thin-crust pies, pool tables, video games and sports on TV.
11 locals recommend
Jupiter's At The Crossing
2511 Village Green PlLow-lit pizzeria and bar known for their thin-crust pies, pool tables, video games and sports on TV.
Indian eatery featuring tandoori fare and vegetarian dishes (my favorite is the palak paneer)!
8 locals recommend
Kohinoor Indian Restaurant and Lounge
6 E Columbia AveIndian eatery featuring tandoori fare and vegetarian dishes (my favorite is the palak paneer)!
Low key restaurant known for their burgers and other American grub, plus a selection of draft and bottled beers. A local favorite!
19 locals recommend
Farren's Pub & Eatery
117 N Walnut StLow key restaurant known for their burgers and other American grub, plus a selection of draft and bottled beers. A local favorite!
Relaxing tavern serving burgers and beer with TVs for sports fans!
18 locals recommend
Guido's Bar & Grill
2 E Main StRelaxing tavern serving burgers and beer with TVs for sports fans!
Drinks & Nightlife
Buzzy, rustic offshoot of a local brewery featuring a vast array of tap and bottled craft beer.
22 locals recommend
The Blind Pig Co.
120 N Walnut StBuzzy, rustic offshoot of a local brewery featuring a vast array of tap and bottled craft beer.
Alto Vineyards Champaign
4210 N Duncan RdEsquire Lounge
106 N Walnut StBarrelhouse 34
34 E Main StParks & Nature
Wildlife and natural beauty abound! We have hiked and had many cookouts here! There is also a natural playscape for the kids! Less than 30 minutes from Champaign.
7 locals recommend
Homer Lake Forest Preserve
2573 South Homer Lake RoadWildlife and natural beauty abound! We have hiked and had many cookouts here! There is also a natural playscape for the kids! Less than 30 minutes from Champaign.
Lots of hiking trails, boating, camping, canoeing, fishing, and so much more. Kickapoo is absolutely gorgeous! Kickapoo is 30 minutes from Champaign.
22 locals recommend
Kickapoo State Recreation Area
39144 Kickapoo Park RdLots of hiking trails, boating, camping, canoeing, fishing, and so much more. Kickapoo is absolutely gorgeous! Kickapoo is 30 minutes from Champaign.
#1 Attraction in the State of Illinois! Less than 2 hours from Champaign, IL.
90 locals recommend
Starved Rock State Park
2678 E 875th Rd#1 Attraction in the State of Illinois! Less than 2 hours from Champaign, IL.