25 Essential Urbana Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Urbana.
Perkins American Food Co.
Illinois
Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.
Bunny's Tavern
Illinois
Burgers & cocktails served in an enduring neighborhood watering hole with an outdoor patio.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Illinois
Homey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-site general store.
Rosati's Pizza
Urbana, Illinois
Italian chain eatery featuring Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, plus pasta & sandwiches.
Monical's Pizza
Urbana, Illinois
Casual Italian chain known for its thin-crust & deep-dish pizzas & salad dressing for dipping.
Po' Boys
Urbana, Illinois
Service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection.
Silvercreek
Urbana, Illinois
Quaint, seasonal New American eatery turning out inventive surf & turf, fresh-baked bread & brunch.
Tres Nopales
Urbana, Illinois
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
The Bread Company
Urbana, Illinois
Family-owned institution offering sandwiches on freshly baked bread, with pastas & Swiss cuisine.
Basil Thai At Urbana
Urbana, Illinois
Bright & simply decorated restaurant offering a basic menu of Thai meals like curries & stir-fries.
Arby's
Urbana, Illinois
Fast-food chain, known for its roast beef, serving up hot & cold sandwiches, fries & shakes.
Sunny China Buffet
Urbana, Illinois
Unassuming venue for unlimited portions of familiar Chinese dishes like egg rolls & General Tso’s.
Hickory River Smokehouse
Urbana, Illinois
Hand-rubbed BBQ infused with hickory smoke & served with hearty sides in a no-frills storefront.
Steak 'n Shake
Urbana, Illinois
Chain known for steakburgers & milkshakes offering a dinerlike space with retro flair.
bb.q Chicken Urbana Champaign
Urbana, Illinois
Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great dessert, Great tea selection. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
The Yard on Broadway
Urbana, Illinois
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Great dessert.
La Veya Mexican Restaurant
Urbana, Illinois
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Huaraches Moroleon
Urbana, Illinois
Snug spot with a cheery vibe dispensing hearty Mexican eats, plus imported beer & jumbo margaritas.
Subway
Urbana, Illinois
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Oskee's Sports Pub
Urbana, Illinois
Service options: Outdoor seating, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Sports. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Writer's Room
Urbana, Illinois
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great wine list, Sports. Popular for: Breakfast.
Xinh Xinh Cafe
Urbana, Illinois
Unassuming strip-mall establishment dishing up an array of Vietnamese specialties, including pho.
First Wok
Urbana, Illinois
No-nonsense Chinese takeout joint with a handful of seats & a menu of traditional fare.
McDonald's
Urbana, Illinois
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.
Charlie's Grub & Suds
Urbana, Illinois
Family-friendly pizza, pasta & sub chain for delivery or eat-in, with beer & wine at some locales.