One of our favorite spots! Despite being known for its chicken, it has some of Caroline's favorite vegan options in town, too! Great bourbon selection, as well.
A great spot in town for lunch or dinner. Known for their smashburgers, but they've elevated their menu to include a pappardelle that Nate is obsessed with and Caroline's fave, the braised leeks.
A nicer restaurant in downtown Champaign - this would be a great spot for a Mother's Day brunch on Sunday morning! Reservations can be made on their website.
Great cocktail bar! It is actually connected to the Hyatt Place hotel, so very convenient for anyone staying there. Whether you like to try something new and unique or prefer to sip on a classic, Punch will have something for you!
Great brewery in town - drink a beer, play some shuffleboard, and check out their website for the food truck schedule. (Spoiler alert: we may have our favorite of their beers at the reception)
Our favorite breakfast in CU - make a stop for before leaving Sunday morning! We love the Buenos Dias Burrito or the Morning Edition, and we always get the special coffee of the day.
Books, brunch, cafe, and bar all in one? It's as good as it sounds.
If you're just looking for coffee and a pastry on your way out of town, we can't recommend Hopscotch enough! One of our favorite things about our house is only being 0.6mi away from here!