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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Esquire Lounge
106 N Walnut StA very casual sports bar. They have free peanuts, and the peanut shells go on the floor.
Shopping
CVS
1818 S Philo RdClosest convenience store (closest place to buy booze)
A fifties-style famous ice creamery. Only open in the summer.
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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.