Guidebook for Champaign
Everything Else
Starcrest Cleaners
611 S Neil StA nearby laundromat.
Arts & Culture
This is probably why you're here!
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Zuppke Field at Memorial Stadium
1402 S 1st StThis is probably why you're here!
Food Scene
Big Grove Tavern
1 E Main StGreat for both drinks and food.
Amazing, authentic, cheap Mexican food. There is *always* a line out the door.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maize Mexican Grill
60 East Green StreetAmazing, authentic, cheap Mexican food. There is *always* a line out the door.
If you're looking for something upscale, this is the nicest restaurant in town. There is a market tasting menu every Monday.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bacaro
113 N Walnut StIf you're looking for something upscale, this is the nicest restaurant in town. There is a market tasting menu every Monday.
This is an amazing, authentic Chinese restaurant, just a short walk away. Sebastian used to live in China, and he loves this place! Great for groups.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Golden Harbor Authentic Chinese Cuisine
505 S Neil StThis is an amazing, authentic Chinese restaurant, just a short walk away. Sebastian used to live in China, and he loves this place! Great for groups.
The Ribeye
1701 S Neil StVintage style steakhouse.
Kofusion
30 E Main StGood sushi.
DESTIHL Restaurant & Brew Works
301 N Neil StA gastropub.
Merry Ann's Diner (Original)
1510 S Neil StA fifties-style 24-hour diner. There are three of these in town.
This is probably Champaign's most famous restaurant. You have to get the deep dish pizza.
Papa Del's Pizza
206 E Green StThis is probably Champaign's most famous restaurant. You have to get the deep dish pizza.
J Gumbo's
700 S Gregory StOur favorite place to go for lunch.
Silvercreek
402 N Race StAn amazing Sunday morning brunch buffet.
Ambar India Restaurant
605 S Wright StIndian lunch buffet.
Champaign-Urbana's famous barbecue. There are two locations.
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Black Dog Smoke & Ale House
320 N Chestnut StChampaign-Urbana's famous barbecue. There are two locations.
A coffee shop with a fireplace that's nice in the winter.
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Espresso Royale
1411 S Neil StA coffee shop with a fireplace that's nice in the winter.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Blind Pig Brewery
120 N Neil StA nice and popular brewery.
This is a casual bar on campus, a cheap go-to for college students.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Murphy's Pub
604 E Green StThis is a casual bar on campus, a cheap go-to for college students.
A very casual sports bar. They have free peanuts, and the peanut shells go on the floor.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Esquire Lounge
106 N Walnut StA very casual sports bar. They have free peanuts, and the peanut shells go on the floor.
Shopping
Closest convenience store (closest place to buy booze)
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
CVS
1818 S Philo RdClosest convenience store (closest place to buy booze)
A fifties-style famous ice creamery. Only open in the summer.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jarling's Custard Cup
309 W Kirby AveA fifties-style famous ice creamery. Only open in the summer.
Sightseeing
Check out the Alma, the quad, and Altgeld Hall for some quick sightseeing.
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Alma Mater
1409 W Green StCheck out the Alma, the quad, and Altgeld Hall for some quick sightseeing.