Champaign Urbana Guidebook
Parks
This is our favorite park (and actually where we got married). It's just a mile away and has great paths, is dog friendly, and has a great playground. There are also local artists and sculptures featured in the paths.
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Meadowbrook Park
2808 S Race StThis is our favorite park (and actually where we got married). It's just a mile away and has great paths, is dog friendly, and has a great playground. There are also local artists and sculptures featured in the paths.
Southridge Park
1915 Galena StreetSouth Ridge is just a few blocks away and is a great walking path as well.
University of Illinois Arboretum
2001 S Lincoln AveFood scene
Huaraches Moroleon
805 Philo RdOur FAVORITE Mexican restaurant, locally owned
Amazing vegan food. Check openings and menus on their Facebook page as they have specific hours. Everything they do is homemade and is incredible.
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The Dancing Dog Eatery & Juicery
126 West Main StreetAmazing vegan food. Check openings and menus on their Facebook page as they have specific hours. Everything they do is homemade and is incredible.
Rick's is a locally-owned bakery where you can get incredible pastries, cakes, bread, and horchata. They also carry tortas, empanadas, and burritos. One of our favorite places.
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Rick's Bakery
124 W Main StRick's is a locally-owned bakery where you can get incredible pastries, cakes, bread, and horchata. They also carry tortas, empanadas, and burritos. One of our favorite places.
My favorite Korean restaurant in Champaign-Urbana. Incredible food and cooktop tables available.
Masijta Grill
202 North Race StreetMy favorite Korean restaurant in Champaign-Urbana. Incredible food and cooktop tables available.
Incredible Chinese food. Served family-style. If you have time, it's a must.
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Golden Harbor Authentic Chinese Cuisine
505 S Neil StIncredible Chinese food. Served family-style. If you have time, it's a must.
The Courier Cafe
111 N Race StAn Urbana staple. American food, amazing milkshakes.
Flying Machine Avionics
202 S 1st StAMAZING coffee
Kung Fu Tea
707 S 6th StWe have so many bubble tea places and all are pretty great.
Neil St Blues
301 N Neil StSouthern food. Everything is delicious.
Breweries/Bars/Wine
Our favorite brewery. Food trucks available sometimes, no food sold on premises. Outside is dog friendly. Our favorite hangout.
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Triptych Brewing
1703 Woodfield DrOur favorite brewery. Food trucks available sometimes, no food sold on premises. Outside is dog friendly. Our favorite hangout.
Great local brewery. Dogs welcome inside. No food available, but bring food/games.
25 O'Clock Brewing Company
208 West Griggs StreetGreat local brewery. Dogs welcome inside. No food available, but bring food/games.
Analog Wine Library
129 North Race StreetPunch has amazing seasonal house cocktails. Snacks available too. Must visit.
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Punch! Bar & Lounge
217 North Neil StreetPunch has amazing seasonal house cocktails. Snacks available too. Must visit.
Worth the drive. Great beer and outdoor space. Igloos available when its colder.
Big Thorn Farm & Brewery
14274 600 North RoadWorth the drive. Great beer and outdoor space. Igloos available when its colder.
Want a place to drink while your kids have a playground? Riggs is your place. On site brewing, big open space outdoors for families and dogs. Several beer selections with food trucks on weekends.
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Riggs Beer Company
1901 S High Cross RdWant a place to drink while your kids have a playground? Riggs is your place. On site brewing, big open space outdoors for families and dogs. Several beer selections with food trucks on weekends.
Shops
See You CD & Vinyl
208 W Main StCoffee shop on one side, record store on the other
The Literary
122 N Neil StBook store, bakery, restaurant, shop. Super cute.
Three floors of used books. A great place to spend an afternoon/day.
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Jane Addams Book Shop
208 N Neil StThree floors of used books. A great place to spend an afternoon/day.
Common Ground is our local co-op. Bakery, pizza, salad items available. A bit pricey if you're not a member, but on Saturdays they host the local farmer's market!
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Common Ground Food Co-operative
300 S Broadway AveCommon Ground is our local co-op. Bakery, pizza, salad items available. A bit pricey if you're not a member, but on Saturdays they host the local farmer's market!
Plantify
16 East Washington StreetGreat place for all kinds of kitchen supplies, snacks, cheese, wine, books, etc.
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Art Mart
1705 S Prospect AveGreat place for all kinds of kitchen supplies, snacks, cheese, wine, books, etc.
Market at the Square
401 S Vine StSightseeing
Check the schedule for events at Krannert. Really talented acts come through.
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Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
500 S Goodwin AveCheck the schedule for events at Krannert. Really talented acts come through.
Spurlock Museum
600 S Gregory StAn alley with an old piano, graffiti, and when it's warm sometimes beer and live music.
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Sipyard
204 W Main StAn alley with an old piano, graffiti, and when it's warm sometimes beer and live music.