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Things To Do

We’re truly honored that so many of you are traveling such long distances to celebrate with us as we join our lives together. To help you make the most of your trip, we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite spots—both in Chicago, where we got engaged, and here in Champaign. We hope you will enjoy these spots as much as we have!

Maple & Yolk

810 West Killarney Street, Urbana, IL 61801

An amazing brunch spot—perfect for a post-wedding breakfast!

The Literary

122 North Neil Street, Champaign, IL 61820

A really cute bookstore and brunch spot!

Mad Goat Coffee

57 East Main Street, Champaign, IL 61820

A great coffee spot for anyone needing their daily caffeine fix!

Ko Fusion

30 East Main Street, Champaign, IL 61820

A great spot for any sushi lovers!

Punch! Bar & Lounge

217 North Neil Street, Champaign, IL 61820

A really cool bar to grab a couple of drinks during your time in Champaign—or to keep the wedding celebrations going a little longer!

Blind Pig Brewpub

301 North Neil Street, Champaign, IL 61820

A great spot to grab drinks and relax with friends!

Smith Burger Company

340 North Neil Street, Champaign, IL 61820

A great spot to grab a burger and enjoy a delicious bite!

Pizzeria Portofino

317 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654

In our humble opinion, this is the best pizza in Chicago! Reservations are required, so be sure to book early. For an extra special experience, ask for seating by the river—you’ll get stunning views of the city!

Levain Bakery

408 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654

The best warm chocolate chip cookie you’ll ever have! It’s right across the street from Pizzeria Portofino—perfect if you’re looking to pair dinner with a delicious dessert spot.

Ralph's Coffee

750 Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

Nothing beats shopping along Michigan Avenue and stopping by Ralph Lauren, which has the cutest coffee shop inside one of the most beautiful RL locations in the world. Don’t miss the affogato—it’s incredible!

Somerset

1112 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60610

Such a cute and delicious spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner—perfect any time of day!

Au Cheval

800 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60607

One of the best burger spots in the city! No reservations—walk-ins only, so plan accordingly!

Magnolia Bakery - Chicago

108 North State Street, Chicago, IL 60602

A must-visit for Magnolia lovers—the banana pudding is AMAZING!!

The Green Mill

4802 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640

If you’re in the mood for a fun night out, check out this jazz bar! We haven’t been ourselves yet, but we’ve heard great things!

Portillo's

3300 South Cicero Avenue, Cicero, IL 60804

For the full Chicago experience, grab a Chicago dog or an Italian beef sandwich! You’ll find Portillo’s locations all over Illinois —have a Chicago dog in our honor!

Wrigley Field

1060 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60613

The Cubs are playing at home on Saturday the 23rd and Sunday the 24th—perfect if you’d like to experience the historic stadium. Nothing beats the atmosphere and food at Wrigley Field. Go Cubs Go!

The Art Institute of Chicago

111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603

If you have time, we recommend visiting the beautiful place where Drew and I got engaged. It’s a fun experience and relatively affordable!