The best restaurants in Champaign

55 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Caprae at Prairie Fruits Farm is the real-deal farm-to-table spot where the menu changes with whatever their fields and neighboring farms…

4410 N Lincoln Ave

Caprae at Prairie Fruits Farm is the real-deal farm-to-table spot where the menu changes with whatever their fields and neighboring farms are pulling in, starring their award-winning goat cheeses. Think chef-led tastings, brunch that actually feels special, and Taco Night...

From the Champaign newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Nando Milano

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Relaxed Italian trattoria serving traditional dishes & wine in a stylish brick-walled setting.

204 N Neil St

Relaxed Italian trattoria serving traditional dishes & wine in a stylish brick-walled setting.

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Po' Boys

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Relaxed restaurant with a bar serving comfort food such as barbecue, pizza, and Italian beef.

202 E University Ave #1728 (Urbana)

Relaxed restaurant with a bar serving comfort food such as barbecue, pizza, and Italian beef.

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Susuru Ramen Bar

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Small plates such as ramen and curry dishes are offered in a casual space.

621 E Green St Ste a

Small plates such as ramen and curry dishes are offered in a casual space.

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Neil St. Blues

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Laid-back eatery, serving Southern-inspired dishes such as fried chicken and jambalaya, plus waffles, seafood, burgers and pancakes.

301 N Neil St #106

Laid-back eatery, serving Southern-inspired dishes such as fried chicken and jambalaya, plus waffles, seafood, burgers and pancakes.

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Hand-rubbed BBQ infused with hickory smoke & served with hearty sides in a no-frills storefront.

1706 N Cunningham Ave (Urbana)

Hand-rubbed BBQ infused with hickory smoke & served with hearty sides in a no-frills storefront.

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Casual restaurant offering burgers, Cajun fries, and empanadas for takeout or dine-in.

404 E Green St #5866

Casual restaurant offering burgers, Cajun fries, and empanadas for takeout or dine-in.

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Sakanaya

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Inventive sushi, ramen, Japanese entrees & sake are presented in a stylish space.

403 E Green St

Inventive sushi, ramen, Japanese entrees & sake are presented in a stylish space.

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Atomic Wings

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Counter-serve chain dishing up chicken wings with signature sauces, plus sandwiches & salads.

622 E Green St

Counter-serve chain dishing up chicken wings with signature sauces, plus sandwiches & salads.

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Eatery for Southern comfort food with an emphasis on chicken, plus craft beer, cocktails & slushies.

211 N Neil St

Eatery for Southern comfort food with an emphasis on chicken, plus craft beer, cocktails & slushies.

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Counter-serve chain offering burritos, tortas & other Mexican eats in colorful environs.

1905 Glenn Park Dr

Counter-serve chain offering burritos, tortas & other Mexican eats in colorful environs.

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Heaping deep-dish pizzas, pasta & craft brews are served at this stylish, spacious outpost.

1201 S Neil St

Heaping deep-dish pizzas, pasta & craft brews are served at this stylish, spacious outpost.

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Pastamania

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Food truck with a casual atmosphere dishing up popular pasta dishes for lunch and dinner.

1004 W University Ave (Urbana)

Food truck with a casual atmosphere dishing up popular pasta dishes for lunch and dinner.

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The Space

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Relaxed restaurant with a fun vibe serving smash burgers and hot dogs.

1 E Main St Ste 107

Relaxed restaurant with a fun vibe serving smash burgers and hot dogs.

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Pizzeria Antica

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Chill, popular spot offering wood-fired Neapolitan pies with elevated toppings, plus various wines.

10 E Chester St

Chill, popular spot offering wood-fired Neapolitan pies with elevated toppings, plus various wines.

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Sports-minded pub with pizza, a large beer selection, pool tables & a handful of arcade games.

39 E Main St

Sports-minded pub with pizza, a large beer selection, pool tables & a handful of arcade games.

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Jet's Pizza

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Counter-serve chain offering Detroit-style pizza with flavored crusts, plus wings & subs.

512 S Neil St

Counter-serve chain offering Detroit-style pizza with flavored crusts, plus wings & subs.

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Pasta, burgers & seafood served in a watering hole with plenty of big screens to watch the game.

2521 Village Green Pl

Pasta, burgers & seafood served in a watering hole with plenty of big screens to watch the game.

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Le Peep

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Casual breakfast & lunch chain with a long menu of straightforward fare & coffee drinks.

2209 S Neil St

Casual breakfast & lunch chain with a long menu of straightforward fare & coffee drinks.

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Fast-food, chain restaurant featuring Nashville hot chicken as well as tenders and sliders.

2009 S Neil St

Fast-food, chain restaurant featuring Nashville hot chicken as well as tenders and sliders.

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Big Grove Tavern

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Warm, upscale American restaurant with an extensive menu, plus craft cocktails, wine & regional draft beers.

1 E Main St

Warm, upscale American restaurant with an extensive menu, plus craft cocktails, wine & regional draft beers.

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Mexican favorites & cocktails served amid a warm, convivial atmosphere in a former train station.

100 N Chestnut St

Mexican favorites & cocktails served amid a warm, convivial atmosphere in a former train station.

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Straightforward Japanese restaurant offering sushi rolls for takeout or delivery.

308 E Green St

Straightforward Japanese restaurant offering sushi rolls for takeout or delivery.

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Sushi Siam

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Casual restaurant with an extensive menu of Japanese and Thai dishes in the Old Farm Shops.

1729 W Kirby Ave

Casual restaurant with an extensive menu of Japanese and Thai dishes in the Old Farm Shops.

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D.P. Dough

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Local chain open late for calzones with diverse fillings, including chili dog & cheesecake versions.

33B E Green St

Local chain open late for calzones with diverse fillings, including chili dog & cheesecake versions.

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Forage Kitchen

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Casual restaurant dishing up healthy salads and grain bowls with vegan, vegetarian, and meat options.

503 E Green St

Casual restaurant dishing up healthy salads and grain bowls with vegan, vegetarian, and meat options.

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Monical's Pizza

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Casual Italian chain known for its thin-crust & deep-dish pizzas & salad dressing for dipping.

205 N Mattis Ave

Casual Italian chain known for its thin-crust & deep-dish pizzas & salad dressing for dipping.

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Relaxed, counter-serve outfit that specializes in barbecue staples like ribs.

1917 W Springfield Ave

Relaxed, counter-serve outfit that specializes in barbecue staples like ribs.

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Ribs, brisket & burgers pair with craft beers at this BBQ spot housed in a restored train depot.

320 N Chestnut St

Ribs, brisket & burgers pair with craft beers at this BBQ spot housed in a restored train depot.

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Unpretentious, enduring Italian spot offering pasta, sandwiches & traditional, red-sauced entrees.

115 S 1st St

Unpretentious, enduring Italian spot offering pasta, sandwiches & traditional, red-sauced entrees.

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Low-key joint doling out burgers & other American grub, plus a selection of draft beers.

17 E University Ave Apt 101

Low-key joint doling out burgers & other American grub, plus a selection of draft beers.

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The Literary

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Cozy bookstore featuring a cafe for burgers, sandwiches, brunch items, and pastries.

122 N Neil St

Cozy bookstore featuring a cafe for burgers, sandwiches, brunch items, and pastries.

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It's Just Wings

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Restaurant serving chicken wings along with other casual eats, plus drinks and takeout.

1905 N Prospect Ave

Restaurant serving chicken wings along with other casual eats, plus drinks and takeout.

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Casual restaurant serving pho, rice plates, and Thai tea in a comfy setting.

601 S 6th St Apt 104

Casual restaurant serving pho, rice plates, and Thai tea in a comfy setting.

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Located inside Harvest Market, this casual eatery serves breakfast, salads, and other cafe staples.

2029 S Neil St

Located inside Harvest Market, this casual eatery serves breakfast, salads, and other cafe staples.

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Casual Mexican restaurant, serving familiar fare such as fajitas, enchiladas, tacos and burritos.

608 W Town Center Blvd

Casual Mexican restaurant, serving familiar fare such as fajitas, enchiladas, tacos and burritos.

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Old-school American diner stays open 24/7 for breakfast classics, sandwiches & chicken fried steak.

1510 S Neil St

Old-school American diner stays open 24/7 for breakfast classics, sandwiches & chicken fried steak.

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Relaxed, uncrowded spot featuring beef brisket, smoked turkey and pulled pork sandwiches.

1333 Savoy Plaza Ln #8 (Savoy)

Relaxed, uncrowded spot featuring beef brisket, smoked turkey and pulled pork sandwiches.

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Mia Za's

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Laid-back counter-serve offering pizza & simple Italian eats such as panini, pasta & salads.

629 E Green St #5701

Laid-back counter-serve offering pizza & simple Italian eats such as panini, pasta & salads.

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Unassuming strip-mall establishment dishing up an array of Vietnamese specialties, including pho.

114 N Vine St (Urbana)

Unassuming strip-mall establishment dishing up an array of Vietnamese specialties, including pho.

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Pizza Hut

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Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

409 N Mattis Ave

Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

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Kung Fu BBQ

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Casual dining spot with a buffet of veggies, meat and sauces for DIY hot pots.

510 E John St

Casual dining spot with a buffet of veggies, meat and sauces for DIY hot pots.

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Pizza, pasta, chicken, seafood and veal dishes offered in a warm yet modern setting with friendly staff.

1807 S Neil St

Pizza, pasta, chicken, seafood and veal dishes offered in a warm yet modern setting with friendly staff.

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Casual spot for classic Mexican cooking & margaritas in a colorful, rustic setting with a patio.

1407 N Prospect Ave

Casual spot for classic Mexican cooking & margaritas in a colorful, rustic setting with a patio.

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Siam Terrace

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No-frills restaurant dishing up Thai standards alongside sushi & other Japanese fare.

212 W Main St (Urbana)

No-frills restaurant dishing up Thai standards alongside sushi & other Japanese fare.

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Mo's Burritos

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Laid-back spot for Mexican staples, such as burritos and tacos, as well as tamales.

1104 N Prospect Ave

Laid-back spot for Mexican staples, such as burritos and tacos, as well as tamales.

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Hand-rubbed BBQ infused with hickory smoke & served with hearty sides in a no-frills storefront.

3514 Fields S Dr

Hand-rubbed BBQ infused with hickory smoke & served with hearty sides in a no-frills storefront.

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Aspen Tap House

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Friendly bar with a mountain lodge vibe specializing in burgers and wings.

2001 S Neil St

Friendly bar with a mountain lodge vibe specializing in burgers and wings.

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Chinese fare from noodle soups & dishes to dumplings & wontons served in a relaxed space.

623 E Green St

Chinese fare from noodle soups & dishes to dumplings & wontons served in a relaxed space.

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Quirky counter-serve cafe featuring hearty sandwiches with creative ingredients & irreverent names.

502 E John St

Quirky counter-serve cafe featuring hearty sandwiches with creative ingredients & irreverent names.

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Wingstop

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Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

512 S Neil St

Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

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Cozy Thai eatery featuring spring rolls and fried dishes for dine-in or takeout.

415 N Neil St

Cozy Thai eatery featuring spring rolls and fried dishes for dine-in or takeout.

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Silvercreek

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Quaint, seasonal New American eatery turning out inventive surf & turf, fresh-baked bread & brunch.

402 N Race St (Urbana)

Quaint, seasonal New American eatery turning out inventive surf & turf, fresh-baked bread & brunch.

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Sushi, ramen, and other Japanese staples served in a chill space with a bar.

132 W Main St (Urbana)

Sushi, ramen, and other Japanese staples served in a chill space with a bar.

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Pho, banh mi, and other Vietnamese dishes served in a casual space.

2502 Village Green Pl

Pho, banh mi, and other Vietnamese dishes served in a casual space.

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