Colleen’s Chambana Guidebook
Food scene
One of our favorite breakfast and lunch spots with something for everyone on their menu. I recommend the oatmeal with pecans and cranberries or the Paperboy (2 eggs, hashbrowns and toast). The pancakes are perfect and the large bacon order is great for sharing. Daily coffee flavors are available. Their service is great!
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The Courier Cafe
111 N Race StOne of our favorite breakfast and lunch spots with something for everyone on their menu. I recommend the oatmeal with pecans and cranberries or the Paperboy (2 eggs, hashbrowns and toast). The pancakes are perfect and the large bacon order is great for sharing. Daily coffee flavors are available. Their service is great!
We have been eating here for decades. There may be a line out the door of this tiny diner, but once seated, the food is quickly delivered. The menu is extensive and particularly delicious after a night of bar hoping. There is a fun diner counter that often boasts no-waiting. I would call Merry Ann's my favorite greasy spoon.
Merry Ann's Diner (Original)
1510 S Neil StWe have been eating here for decades. There may be a line out the door of this tiny diner, but once seated, the food is quickly delivered. The menu is extensive and particularly delicious after a night of bar hoping. There is a fun diner counter that often boasts no-waiting. I would call Merry Ann's my favorite greasy spoon.
Busy, busy; do not plan on dining in! A quick wait in line results in an amazing breakfast (allday!) These breakfast burritos are incredible. My favorite is the Chief (chorizo), yum! Orange juice and coffee will round out your meal. Cracked provides a memorable meal!
Cracked the Egg Came First
619 E Green StBusy, busy; do not plan on dining in! A quick wait in line results in an amazing breakfast (allday!) These breakfast burritos are incredible. My favorite is the Chief (chorizo), yum! Orange juice and coffee will round out your meal. Cracked provides a memorable meal!
In the heart of Campustown, Kung Fu Tea has amazing fresh poke and the largest selection of boba tea I have ever seen! Colorful marketing pictures will help to make your selections. Make sure to grab the poke form at the door; it is a must to place your order. I recommend the tuna and salmon poke bowl topped with edamame, seaweed salad, tobiko, eel and mango sauces. Top it off with a Thai milk tea...WOW!
Kung Fu Tea
707 S 6th StIn the heart of Campustown, Kung Fu Tea has amazing fresh poke and the largest selection of boba tea I have ever seen! Colorful marketing pictures will help to make your selections. Make sure to grab the poke form at the door; it is a must to place your order. I recommend the tuna and salmon poke bowl topped with edamame, seaweed salad, tobiko, eel and mango sauces. Top it off with a Thai milk tea...WOW!
In the heart of Campustown, Pokelab has a quick and delicious poke bowl menu. The kids need to order one of the many Ramune Japanese soda flavors; dropping the glass ball into the bottle is so much fun!
Pokelab Champaign
605 South 6th StreetIn the heart of Campustown, Pokelab has a quick and delicious poke bowl menu. The kids need to order one of the many Ramune Japanese soda flavors; dropping the glass ball into the bottle is so much fun!
Pubs and Bars
No trip to Campustown is complete without a Murphy burger. My kids love the food here and the atmosphere is family friendly.
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Murphy's Pub
604 E Green StNo trip to Campustown is complete without a Murphy burger. My kids love the food here and the atmosphere is family friendly.
Try your hand at becoming a member of the Illini Inn MUG CLUB! Simply drink a pint in less than a minute, keep the souvenir cup, sign the big book like thousands before you and put your distinguished membership card into your wallet.
Illini Inn
901 South 4th StreetTry your hand at becoming a member of the Illini Inn MUG CLUB! Simply drink a pint in less than a minute, keep the souvenir cup, sign the big book like thousands before you and put your distinguished membership card into your wallet.
Great brewery/pub in the revitalized area of downtown Champaign. A staple since 1990, the Blind Pig has been named the 26th Best Beer Bar in the entire U.S. There are now 4 locations in downtown Champaign; go to blindpigco.com to work out the logistics.
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The Blind Pig Co.
120 N Walnut StGreat brewery/pub in the revitalized area of downtown Champaign. A staple since 1990, the Blind Pig has been named the 26th Best Beer Bar in the entire U.S. There are now 4 locations in downtown Champaign; go to blindpigco.com to work out the logistics.
Sightseeing
Any farmer will get a sentimental feeling when visiting the Morrow Plots in the heart of the University of Illinois campus.
Morrow Plots
1102 S Goodwin AveAny farmer will get a sentimental feeling when visiting the Morrow Plots in the heart of the University of Illinois campus.
A "must see" on Dad's weekend when the water in the fountain is dyed a fantastic orange color. Great photo opportunities and only a five-minute walk!
University of Illinois Alumni Association-Alice Campbell Alumni Center
601 South Lincoln AvenueA "must see" on Dad's weekend when the water in the fountain is dyed a fantastic orange color. Great photo opportunities and only a five-minute walk!
Conselho para os viajantes
Transporte
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Transporte
Get the Mobile Meter app if you will have a car.
If you will have a car in the Urbana-Champaign area, be sure to download the mobile meter app onto your phone. Simply open the app and enter the zone (i.e., 801 or 217) followed by the space number and desired time. The app will remind you when your parking time is drawing to a close and facilitate adding more parking time. The app will allow you to enter method for quick payment and sweetly tells you when payment is not necessary.