This was a top notch place back in the day! But past owner from the 1980's, Allen Strong, has…read moreretired and the new owners don't seem to add much. A glass display case sits empty at the hostess station displaying nothing but lots of smudgy fingerprints. A fitting analogy to the current Courier unfortunately. Patrons come in for lunch and wait several minutes for somebody to seat them. The service suffers from understaffing. I ordered a Veggie Dagwood sandwich. Remember Dagwood Bumstead and his multi layer skyscraper sandwiches?? Not here! This was more of a very dry bread sandwich. Where are the layers of veggies? The layers of cheese? The alfalfa sprouts? The sauce? My sandwich was served with a stale pickle. I asked if I could order a side like potato salad. They had coleslaw - $4 up charge. The place needs to be cleaned up! Put a little pride into the menu.

Revisited the Courier Cafe today and I need to drop it a star. After trying a few items across the…read moremenu, I now believe the food warrants two stars although the ambience and service remain very good. I won't belabor the point but the items we ordered lacked thoughtful preparation. The scrambled tofu was just tofu with curry powder. The veggie Dagwood consisted primarily of plain toast with little in the way of "veggie." An extra tomato and another dollop of special sauce (sweet mayo) would go a long way here.

It wasn't until last week that I found out.I was missing the best breakfast item on the menu, the…read morefrench toast. I got the 2 piece order and it was almost more than I needed. It came to me hot off the griddle, with scrambled eggs and plenty of bacon. The flavor was glorious. Again, Amy was at the top of her game, taking care of me in several other tables during a very busy saturday morning. It's definitely something worth returning for.

Insanely cheap breakfast prices and is cash only! This cute little diner style breakfast place…read moretruly allows you to get your moneys worth. It has limited seating and most people come in groups of 2-4. The best item is the French toast and you can get it as a half order!

This place has great reviews, and they weren't wrong! The service was phenomenal, and both hubs and…read moreI loved our breakfasts. I had the vegetarian version of eggs Benedict, I can't remember what they called it. It was a large portion, I could only eat half, but it was a little too watery to take home with me. I know I wouldn't have eaten it later. Hubs had the mess (eggs scrambled with other ingredients) with pancakes, and he mostly focused on the pancakes because he knew the mess would heat up well for another meal. The prices were high, but everywhere is high now. Most of us are cutting back our eating out as a result, and we are no different.

Two of us enjoyed breakfast here on a Saturday morning. We were seated quickly at a clean and…read morecomfortable booth, coffee and water was brought immediately. Our server Essie was very pleasant and friendly and explained a few of the menu items we had questions about. We ordered the Southwestern Omelette with upgrade to Georgia Pecan Pancakes and Meat Lovers Scramble. Our food came quickly, portions were large and hot. There is a salsa type condiment they make in-house for the southwestern omelette that is absolutely delicious. Coffee was refilled as soon as you reached half a cup....we had to get to-go containers for the leftovers...you will leave here stuffed! Essie brought us coffee's to-go....very nice!! We will be back, enjoyed the service and food!!

I really enjoyed my first trip to avionics. A little hidden gem. Iced coffee was just right. Not…read moreburnt, smooth to the taste. I really love the student atmosphere and my first study session there was a success. Hours vary in summer, so check or call ahead!

Meh. Service isn't that friendly. I felt like we were annoying the barista by even being there…read more Latte was decent. The tea had stevia in it (wtf??) which I personally think is the most disgusting and disappointing sweetener out there. Super weird for it to be a part of the tea bag, IMO. Ambiance? I would LOVE to spend more time there. I love local artists and the vibe there is really great. Soothing, relaxing, chill... but... I go to a coffee shop for the coffee and/or tea and if that's not great and if the barista is annoyed... I'm not going to stick around for the ambiance. (Also, with a name like Avionics, I was expecting a little more decor along that line. So if you're interested in aviation and airplanes, don't come here thinking you've found a fellow aficionado.)

Absolutely the cutest farm I've ever seen. A group of us went for the goat hike (so unique right?!)…read moreand loved it! Our tour guides were the sweetest people and so knowledgeable about the goats and the farmland. A drink ( alcoholic or nonalcoholic up to $12) is included in the price of the goat hike ticket. They also have a cute gift shop where they're selling goat cheese, goat gelato etc. We didn't try the restaurant this time, but we will be back! I recommend checking this place out if you're in the area even though it's a little out of the way in the countryside!

Thank goodness for word of mouth, or I never would've found this place. It sits in the middle of…read morethe country, and is very easy to miss passing by if you aren't looking for it. I think I've seen 1 billboard in Champaign / Urbana for here.. maybe. But, a coworker of mine suggested I go and thank goodness she did. The food here is so delish. We got the chef tasting and wine pairing. 5 courses + 5 wines. The muscles we were served for the entree were the star of the show; Especially the sauce they were served in - killer. It's not particularly "fancy" inside, given you're on a farm. But, it is cute and clean. Do be weary when ordering because our bill came to just under $300 for 2 with the tasting menu. There are many other cheaper options on the menu and their menu is clearly priced online so there are no blindsides. This is a great place to go for a birthday dinner or celebration. You will enjoy the food (and the goats)

Impromptu lunch date here today. We saw the shaded patio and thought let's give it a try. The…read morehostess quickly seated us outside upon request. Our server was friendly and our food was out shortly after we placed our orders. Everything tasted delicious!!! Well seasoned, meat tender and cooked to perfection!

Very spacious typical American tavern!…read more We tried more of the not typical American items and it was slightly a miss. I think if I came back I would definitely lean into the typical American stuff because that's probably what they do best (the fries looked really yummy on other people's plates) Shrimp and Scallop Ceviche - this was an appetizer specials that I really enjoyed and highly recommend. Every bite was refreshing! Korean Salmon - Salmon was cooked well and the crust was nice and crispy. Something was just off about the flavor -- the sauce was too salty. Surf and Turf Tacos - decent tacos, would consider getting again Overall in the pricer side but it is a nicer sit down restaurant in Champaign. Comes with free popcorn sampler at the beginning of the meal! The servers were every kind. They unfortunately cannot accept visa gift cards too

The sweet potato tots are so bus. Plus the music and vibes are immaculate. Shout out to the…read moresandwiches. 10/10

I can confidently say I have been (at) cracked on green street…read more On a more serious note, I do feel as though a lot of people overlook Cracked on Green simply because not many people go out to get breakfast together. It is usually just going out for lunch, or for dinner. However, I think that this was one of the best burrito's that I have ever had - and I have been to SF! The egg chorizo burrito is what I would recommend. A bit pricey, however.

First time at this location with my daughter on Dad's Weekend. The friendly hostess took my name…read moreand number and called 40 min later to let me know our table was ready. We enjoyed the spread out seating so not on top of others. Great server was hustling. Our drinks and food came out quickly and we enjoyed our skillets. My ham mushroom and onion was light on the ham and heavy on the potatoes. Also my toast had burnt ends. Overall a very good breakfast place near campus!

This is far and away my favorite breakfast spot in Chambana, and I have missed it terribly since…read moregrad school. Every time I come through, it's a fixture on my itinerary. I've never had a bad meal here, and the staff is always extraordinary.

Things have certainly changed and l won't be back and won't be recommending it to anyone else. Sad…read morebecause it used to be a nice place to eat. They added a $36 charge for our party of 6 for my birthday since it was on one bill. I wonder what they do if everyone had paid their own bill? The real killer was that we were charged for a Tiramisu dessert ($12) that was NOT ordered, but was brought to the table and refused by all of us and returned to the kitchen. Like the way the world is going, they charge you 3.00% credit card surcharge. ($5.76). It's time to start carrying cash again.

Nice spot in Urbana! Food came out quickly and the server was great. We really enjoyed the calamari…read moreand I had a great filet that was cooked perfectly. Old timey rustic decor inside but a great spot for a date night nonetheless

Fantastic place for a light lunch. The draw is fresh ingredients served simply…read more I ordered the hummus sandwich and house onion soup. The sandwich was served on their sweet batard that was pillowy and slightly moist like it came from the oven just an hour beforehand. The garlic hummus was generously spread over both sides with crisp lettuce and tomato -- and sweet pickles -- in between. The soup is flavored with only salt and pepper which gives it a warmth that complements the beef stock's savory taste. Overheard, while I waited for my lunch to be served: "This sandwich is amazing!" I heartily agree.

Overall wonderful experience! My sandwich was so bussin and fire. They had fast service and the…read morevibes were amazing. I was able to study and nap and enjoy my break from classes!