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- Fat City Saloon and Grill
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While dining in the residence halls can be a problem, off-campus dining is guaranteed to make you gain at least some of that Freshman 15. There are restaurants all over Green Street, from predictable spots like Noodles & Co. and Potbelly, to the out of the ordinary like Zorba’s or Bombay Grill. There is Mexican, Greek, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Indian, seafood, and fine dining—most within a few miles of campus. However, some of the chains and high-end restaurants are not located near campus, which can be problem. If you have a yearning for Red Lobster, you will have to choose between an extensive bus ride or carpool. Most students, especially freshmen, find it easier to stick to the options near campus. And of course, there is always pizza to rely on. On weekends, Gumby’s delivers until 3 a.m.—a fact everyone in college takes advantage of once in a while. Every Tuesday night, Gumby’s has a buy one get one free Pokey Sticks sale that is a must. Nevertheless, eating healthy can be a problem. There are places like Red Herring and Strawberry Fields that cater to vegetarians and those on a healthy diet, but for the most part, off-campus dining is heavy in grease and calories. Another problem is the distance to the grocery stores. If you live in the residence halls but still want to stock up on food and drinks, you are going to have to either take the bus or walk. The best grocery store, Mejier’s, is nowhere near Green Street, so if you want more than Hostess and Doritos, you are going to have to forget County Market and take a long bus ride. Students Speak Out
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You’ve got your basics like Red...
You’ve got your basics like Red Lobster and Burger King. But then you also have unique stuff like Zorba’s. And of course, college is probably the only place in the world where you can order pizza at two in the morning. |
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There are a variety of restaurants...
There are a variety of restaurants that serve Asian food, from Chinese to Korean, Japanese, Cantonese, and Thai. In C-U, there is a restaurant for every palate. |
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The restaurants in Champaign have...
The restaurants in Champaign have a pretty good selection. The more popular ventures are the various wing nights. The White Horse offers a Tuesday night wing special of a pound of wings for $2.50, which is about ten wings. Brothers has ten cent wings on Thursday nights. Pizza is a big deal on campus, too. Some of the hot spots include Garcia’s, Gumby’s (the pokey sticks are legendary), Bonnie Jean’s (post-bar by the slice specialty), Papa Del’s, and Monical’s. |
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If you want a taste of something...
If you want a taste of something different, the Pita Pit and Papa John’s are good places. A lot of restaurants also deliver, even late into the night with pizza and good spicy chicken at Gumby’s. |
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If you get tired of dorm food, you...
If you get tired of dorm food, you can eat out. In Champaign and within the shopping vicinity, students can eat at Red Lobster or Steak N’ Shake. Near campus, places like McDonald’s close around 11 p.m. daily. |
FactsStudent Favorites
- Kennedy's at Stone Creek
- Mandarin Wok
- Radio Maria
- Za's
Other Places to Check Out
- Brothers
- Burger King
- Cheddar's
- Garcia's
- Giovanni's
- Jarling's Custard Cup
- Jimmy John's
- McDonald's
- Minneci's
- Monical's
- Oakley
- Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
- Pita Pit
- Steak 'n Shake
- Subway
- White Horse
Grocery Stores
Country Market
1914 Glen Park Dr.
(217) 356-8242
Jerry's IGA
312 W. Kirby Ave.
(217) 352-0019
Meijer
2401 N. Prospect
(217) 355-3801
Restaurant Listing
Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano
Italian
2235 S. Neil St.
(217) 356-4300
www.biaggis.com
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Bonnie Jean's
American
901 S. Fourth St.
(217) 239-2121
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–2 a.m.
Courier Café
American
111 N. Race St., Urbana
(217) 328-1811
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 7 a.m.–11 p.m., Friday–Saturday 7 a.m.–12 p.m.
Dos Reales Mexican Restaurant
Mexican
1407 N. Prospect
(217) 351-6879
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Empire Chinese Restaurant
Asian
410 E. Green
(217) 328-0832
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Fat City Saloon and Grill
Bar and Grill
505 S. Chestnut
(217) 356-7100
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–2 a.m.
Gumby's Pizza
Pizza
1409 S. Neil St.
(217) 355-3278
www.gumbyspizza.com
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 11 a.m.–3 a.m.
Jupiter's
American
39 E. Main
(217) 398-5988
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–2 a.m., Sunday 12 p.m.–2 a.m.
Kamakura Japanese
Japanese
715 S. Neil St.
(217) 351-9898
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Monday–Friday 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.–9 p.m.
Kennedy's at Stone Creek
American/Fine Dining
2560 S. Stone Creek
(217) 384-8111
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
La Bamba
Mexican
313 N. Mathis
(217) 355-2888
Price: $2-$5
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–3 a.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Mandarin Wok
Asian
403 E. Green
(217) 337-1200
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Merry-Ann's Diner
Breakfast
1510 S. Neil St.
(217) 352-5399
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Daily 24 hours
Papa Del's Pizza
Pizzeria
206 E. Green St.
(217) 359-7700
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–11 p.m.
Radio Maria
American
119 N. Walnut
(217) 398-7729
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday–Friday 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5 p.m.–10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Red Herring
Vegetarian
1209 W. Oregon, Urbana
(217) 367-2340
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m., Tuesday–Friday 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Red Lobster
Seafood
1901 N. Prospect Ave.
(217) 355-2577
www.redlobster.com
Price: $8-$15
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday–Friday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Strawberry Fields
Vegetarian
306 W. Springfield, Urbana
(217) 328-1655
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday–Saturday 7 a.m.–8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.–6 p.m.
Za's
Italian
2006 W. Springfield Ave.
(217) 355-4990
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Zorba's
Greek
627 E. Green St.
(217) 344-0710
Price: $5-$10
Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
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