Guidebook for Champaign
Food Scene
Sliders, mix-and-match soup/salads/sandwiches, AMAZING cocktail and whiskey selection, fantastic service, enjoyable atmosphere.
32 locals recommend
Seven Saints
32 E Chester StSliders, mix-and-match soup/salads/sandwiches, AMAZING cocktail and whiskey selection, fantastic service, enjoyable atmosphere.
Sam's Cafe
115 N Walnut StThe best diner I've ever been to. Cash only! Say hi to Sam!
Super hip and friendly food hall featuring five restaurants with something for everyone. Plenty of space for large groups, very chill place to relax and study or work too.
6 locals recommend
Broadway Food Hall
401 N Broadway AveSuper hip and friendly food hall featuring five restaurants with something for everyone. Plenty of space for large groups, very chill place to relax and study or work too.
Hopscotch Bakery + Market
802 W John StAmerican farm-to-table food with large outdoor patio, centrally located in downtown Champaign.
38 locals recommend
Big Grove Tavern
1 E Main StAmerican farm-to-table food with large outdoor patio, centrally located in downtown Champaign.
Drinks & Nightlife
Craft beer bar known for it's huge tap selection, local beer love, rooftop patio, and Moscow mules.
20 locals recommend
Barrelhouse 34
34 E Main StCraft beer bar known for it's huge tap selection, local beer love, rooftop patio, and Moscow mules.
The Esquire is a bar with bar food, peanut shells on the ground, tons of regulars, and usually has the sports game on. Cheap food and cheap drinks in a comfy space! Can get loud.
18 locals recommend
Esquire Lounge
106 N Walnut StThe Esquire is a bar with bar food, peanut shells on the ground, tons of regulars, and usually has the sports game on. Cheap food and cheap drinks in a comfy space! Can get loud.
Parks & Nature
A nice paved trail for bikes, jogging, dog walking, roller blading, or just walking. Enjoy sculptures and prairie landscape along the way.
30 locals recommend
Meadowbrook Park
2808 S Race StA nice paved trail for bikes, jogging, dog walking, roller blading, or just walking. Enjoy sculptures and prairie landscape along the way.
Arts & Culture
Local artists, with rotating exhibits that feature more well-known works. Must stop by if on campus. Suggested donation to enter.
21 locals recommend
Krannert Art Museum
500 E Peabody DrLocal artists, with rotating exhibits that feature more well-known works. Must stop by if on campus. Suggested donation to enter.
Shopping
Record store with selections old and new, shares a space with Dandelion -- a vintage store with something for everyone. There is a small stage that often has live performers in the store!
8 locals recommend
Exile on Main Street
100 N Chestnut StRecord store with selections old and new, shares a space with Dandelion -- a vintage store with something for everyone. There is a small stage that often has live performers in the store!
Essentials
Schnucks Champaign
109 N Mattis AveNice, clean, affordable, good produce. My go-to spot.