Champaign has many little hidden gems to find and Le Peep is one of them. I came here for brunch with a visiting friend from the air force, and he recommended on coming here as this was his favorite place to eat during university. They have a large selection of brunch items; all decently priced and good portions. I ordered the Belgium Waffle Combo and it came with eggs, choice of meat, and potatoes. Most other breakfast places you would have to order these items separately or as sides, which adds to your bill. But this combo option at Le Peep was just perfect. The downside of Le Peep is that they do not give military discounts. Also, my friend and I sat outside where there were spider webs everywhere on the table, chairs, etc. I know it is inevitable to encounter bugs when dining outside, but a little keen observation when cleaning the tables outside should be in order. read more

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Le Peep is my go-to Sunday brunch place if I can't decide what I want. It's just a regular pancake house with better food quality. I think the food is reasonably priced and the service was always good. They have a punch card so make sure you ask them if you don't have one! I always order the Blarney Skillet with hollandaise sauce on the side. The hollandaise sauce is actually the highlight of my meal! Basically anything from the skillet section is amazing. Expect ~30 mins wait on Sunday! read more

Le Peep Restaurant - Blarney skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

My partner and I decided on Le Peep today for a late morning breakfast. We were treated pleasantly by the hostess and were seated in less than five minutes even though the restaurant was nearly full. Our server Molly was very friendly and efficient and had taken our drink order then returned with fresh coffee and to take our food order in under five minutes, again very efficient considering how busy they appeared. I ordered a Denver omelet and corned beef hash and my partner ordered the pancake sandwich. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time. Everything was flavorful and the portions were nearly perfect, even for someone who regularly overindulged such as myself! We were never without ice water and our coffee carafe stayed full of fresh coffee. We will most definitely be back! read more

friendly staff, consistent service, great food, extremely clean, menu has wide range of flavor

Good breakfast place, but not as good as Courier Cafe in my opinion! The three of us at breakfast today agree the blueberry pancakes at Courier are far fluffier and tastier. My Spinnaker omelet was good, just met expectations. Huevos rancheros were a scramble, not the usual presentation of eggs easy over. No rice or beans either. Still tasty though. My daughter in law said its really just a fancy Denny's. Pretty good analogy! Service was fast. Good breakfast place, not spectacular. read more

Le Peep Restaurant - Inside from our booth - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

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I've never been here before, but one of my friends suggested this as the traditional last meal before the drive back to Ohio. There was a 25 min wait which in my opinion was not bad. What breakfast brunch place doesn't have a wait on Sundays anyways. Once we were seated I gazed over the menu and became focused on the skillet items they had. Everything sounded tasty. I chose a sausage skillet plate that had gravy with a basted egg on top. It didn't disappoint. Upon delivery it was piping hot and visually pleasant. Each bite was good mmmm good. Definitely suggest this place for anyone in need of a good meal. read more

Le Peep Restaurant - Sausage skillet! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

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Food was very great. service was just as great. one thing not as great was the prices. for me and my wife to have breakfast was $35. a little bit much for breakfast but food was delicious. read more

Le Peep Restaurant - main entry area of restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

It's pretty good, I have to say. The skillets are unique and pretty tasty, and they have some nice lunch options. At least, it looks like they do, who comes to this place for lunch anyway!? However, if you're talking pancakes, there's only one spot you should be going and that's the Original Pancake House. Their sausage is also much better. But if you're into more unique kinds of breakfast foods, Le Peep might be just for you! read more

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Just a little disclaimer if you order the crepes: They are VERY egg-y and arguably closer to a very thin omelette than a thin pancake. I ordered the fruit crepes with half banana, half "sassy" apples & to be honest, I couldn't tell if I liked my meal or not. I'll probably come again but to get something different (My boyfriend liked his Desparado skillet, so maybe I'll order that) read more

Le Peep Restaurant - Fruit crepes & Desperado skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

I'd give this place 6/5 stars if I could! La Peep does everything right. The interior is decorated with a French Countryside theme, and is casual yet classy. They have gourmet dessert coffees and brewed coffee specials that change daily. They even offer you a coffee to take home when you leave! The waitstaff is always friendly, knowledgeable, and pleasant. Our waitress Molly was especially so. :) Now, the food. People often say "Everything I've ordered from here has been good." Well, everything I've ever had at La Peep has been FANTASTIC. The presentation is spotless. Every plate is beautiful. And the FLAVOR! The fruits and veggies are always super fresh, and spiced dishes are just the right amount of spice, while sweet dishes aren't overly sweet. They've never messed up my eggs. Also the bacon and sausages are HUGE and will satisfy any meat lover. Basically, La Peep is the perfect brunch spot. The fact that they're almost always busy is proof of how amazing they are. I love it, and hopefully you will too. read more

Le Peep Restaurant - From left to right: Chorizo Breakfast Burrito, Chocolate Chip Stuffed French Toast, and Pancakes with Peasant Potatoes. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

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Amazing food! Very large portions and kind staff. Definitely recommend coming here, a hidden gem :)

It was our first time coming here and with out of town guests but we'll definitely be coming back. Restaurant was clean, staff was pleasant and the food was good. Photos shared: Fried egg over medium, bacon and diced potatoes + breakfast burrito with a side of diced potatoes. read more

Le Peep Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Champaign, Illinois

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While I'm giving it 3 stars, all we had were 4 Crepes: the Denver, the seafood, the chicken and the Aspen for dessert. All the crepes were more eggy than pancakey. It overwhelmed what ever type of crepe you got. Most of what you tasted was egg. The dessert Aspen crepe was also just OK, it was a plain eggy crepe with fruit toppings. That's it no sweet sauce or anything else to decorate. read more

I'm new to town and was looking for a breakfast place that wasn't greasy. Le Peep has a great breakfast menu. The OJ is fresh squeezed, the pancakes large and tasty and the eggs and various breakfast meats cooked exactly the way I asked. The service was excellent and the price not too bad. I have friends coming to visit in 10 days and I will definitely be taking them to Le Peep for a breakfast or brunch. read more

This is a great place to eat and the people here treat us like family. Love their food. Many reviews will knock them down a star because of the waits. Well, its a small restaurant with awesome food, so people are willing to sit in line. Its been this way for years. If you don't like waiting, then have late breakfast or early to late lunch. read more

My favorite breakfast place in town. My kids and I always order a Wanderer. My wife orders something different ever time. The Wanderer is home fries w/ bacon, onion, and tomato topped w/ melted cheese and that's topped w/ 2 basted eggs. Perfection. I admit that if that wasn't on the menu, I'd have a hard time choosing between other items. Great menu w/ great food. There can be a long line on the weekend, but it's well worth it. IF there's a down side it's that the coffee is very average. read more

This is my favorite brunch place in town. There is always a wait for this place but it's totally worth it. They have variety of brunch/breakfast options. I really enjoyed my Seafarer omelette with English muffin. The omelette is very tasty and with those breakfast potatoes, it's perfect. Every time I visit, I love to have their Belgian waffle with strawberries bananas and whipped cream... it's delicious! Although the restaurant is always crowded, their servers are quick and attentive. A great place to hangout with friends or family on a weekend brunch with some amazingly tasty food! read more

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Probably my favorite breakfast spot. Their coffee is really good. I mean its just coffee, but compared to other spots its the best. Their omelet is just the right size. I don't mind spending extra for good food, and their omelet is really good. Pancake is good too. Very friendly, my AFR is 4 out of 5. read more

Stopped here on a Saturday morning with the girlfriend for a quick breakfast and had a kind of underwhelming experience. When going to a restaurant I usually want to eat something that deviates from the norm of what you have at other restaurants, or even make at home, but Le Peep didn't quite deliver that. Don't get me wrong, the food was good, but there wasn't anything great about it. The atmosphere was your typical hustle and bustle of a Saturday morning breakfast crowd and the service was still spot on despite how busy they were, but I was hoping for something more. We'll definitely come back, as I never want to judge a place on one experience, but we won't be rushing back. read more

Their classic cubed potatoes are very very good. Their gypsy plate is fantastic. However, there are things to improve on that need attention. One time we went there, our waitress said that they "don't take credits cards at the table", which is total BULL because all the other waitresses that served us there did. It seemed that she didn't feel like doing her job, or that she felt "superior" to us. Another time, we learned through the manager that they carefully measure every portion of potatoes per plate...he said every plate "only gets" 8oz per serving. He wasn't so friendly and he cut us off while talking. Today I went and got their Seafood Crepes for $7.75. The dish says it is stuffed with seafood...A total LIE. It is ONLY stuffed with cheap *imitation* crab meat, wrapped with a couple layers of oily egg. Gross! If you don't know what imitation crab meat is, it's not real crab meat. You can get it under $4.00 at walmart! Looking at the plate, I immediately realized they were not using real seafood, so I told the waitress Patti about it. Thankfully she was human and decent about it and did not charge us for the plate, in light of how the plate description was *not honest*. We left and I am not sure I will be returning. read more

This has been my favorite breakfast place so far in Champaign. I am a huge fan of their skillets, and the Desperado (potatoes, chorizo sausage, green chilies, onions, homemade salsa, and cheese) is the best one that I have tried there. The service is decent, but sometimes it feels like they are rushing you out even when it is not that busy. This is definitely a favorite location for the elderly in this town, so it is a good place if you want a quiet breakfast. They also have a punch card that gets you a free meal after 8 visits. read more

Le Peep is Mario from Super Mario Bros. 2. Mario is not as fast as Toad, doesn't jump as high as Luigi, and doesn't float in the air like Peach. That is why I never go back to Le Peep. Merry Ann's, Sam's Cafe, Pancake House and Courier Cafe are all better than Le Peep in one way or another, be it speed, price, quality, or selection. Le Peep is fine, especially for a chain, and offers an interesting variety of items for higher than average prices, but it ain't gonna wow you. read more

Oh my god. This is one of the best breakfast places I've ever been been to. Their food is seriously yummy. I was skeptical at first because the outside looks like it could be any old strip mall restaurant, and the interior design is poor. But the concept is very interesting. It looks like a quaint kitchen, possibly decorated by your blind grandmother. Green walls, light wood, valances, Art Nouveau posters. Like, REAL ugly. We sat at the breakfast bar and it was like sitting in someone's house. Looks aren't everything. We got the coffee, the biscuit and gravy side, Nomad skillet, and sausage pie skillet. All phenomenal. I had low expectations for the gravy, and when it came out I fell in love with it. I had no idea gravy could be that good. The skillets were beautifully presented and 10 levels tastier than any of the breakfast options in Chambana. They really know how to make a good skillet. read more

This is my favorite place to get brunch. More specifically, this is the place I go to fill my craving for french toast. Their stuffed french toast change different flavors-- from raspberry to chocolate chip, cinnamon raisin apple and more. Their skillet omelettes remind me of the ones served at Steak n' Shake, however Le Peep is less greasy. The menu itself is amusing: everything starts with "Le," even when it isn't necessary. I sometimes find the restaurant's decor confusing, struggling between an American brunch place and a French cafe. Regardless, it's still rather homey. The wait's usually shorter than OHOP, although it can get pretty long on the weekend (~30 mins). They're good on refills and the service has always been friendly. read more

Mmmmmm. Had the Harvest-something-or-other(english muffin topped with cream cheese, fresh veggies and poached eggs--hold the hollandaise, please!) which was so great! Very fresh and tasty. Not to mention filling. Had a few bites of the accompanying potatoes, not my fave, but I was too full anyway. They had a wide variety of dishes, and many healthy options. My only complaint was the "fresh squeezed" orange juice. At four bucks a pop for a large glass, I'm better off getting a half gallon at the Jenifer Street Market back home for double that price--and it's SO much better. read more

Overrated completely .Servers were rude. Too expensive for what you get. Coffee was awful. That's all I have

The service has always been fine, and they're actually super accomodating for big groups. I don't think the wait has ever been ridiculous when I've gone, but of course there's a wait on Saturdays and Sundays. That's when people go out for brunch! The Irish Benedict is amazing. Two toasted english muffins topped with corned beef hash, a poached egg and delicious hollandaise sauce? Can't beat it. My brunch motto is: everything with hollandaise sauce, hollandaise sauce with everything. Coffee is kept fresh and warm. A great place for breakfast or brunch in the Champaign-Urbana area! read more

Nothing bad, nothing great. Breakfast, an omelet, was very average and the service was fair. Being a chain Le Peep is a know quantity and reliable. Reliable, as in average. read more

Been to this location for brunch 2 different times. Food is pretty good and a solid choice for getting some breakfast food. Pretty good pancakes here as well. Food isn't anything special though and the wait times can range from half an hour to an hour or more. Worth a visit, but be sure to have some time to spare. read more

Originally I would have given this place 4 or 5 stars. I used to love getting the Rainbow Veggie Melt with no cheese (lactose malabsoprtion) or the Hobo Banquet with no cheese. I'd also get the potatos or side sald. However, I've had additional health problems and have identified more food allergies/triggers. I went to the location in CU and requested 2 eggs cooked in plain oil, side of potatoes, and a side salad with no cheese and oil/vinegar for dressing. The potatoes are prepackaged and seasoned with onion powder. Onions have been identified as my biggest allergy. I asked if they had any other potatoes they could cut up and cook in some oil and was sadly told no. I asked if I could have a side salad with extra veggies. I also asked if there was a possibility to get the chef salad with no meat and substitute the imitation crab on the salad. I was told no to every possibility I came up with. The server seemed annoyed and didn't assist me with any other options. I ended up with 2 eggs and a bowl of plain oatmeal. I know with allergies/food triggers, we can be annoying customers. However, we often are willing to pay more and tip more if we are treated respectfully and the server/chef help make our experience a positive one. My family loves this place so I assume I'll have to go back, but otherwise I wouldn't. read more

If you're looking for something a little nicer than your typical ihop/Perkin's (yet still casual enough to go wearing just shorts and a t-shirt) , then I would suggest checking out Le Peep. They have a varied menu with something for everyone, it's clean and open inside, they have outdoor seating for when it's nice out, service was good, and it's cheap! My friend and I split a Nomad skillet and their Razzle Dazzle french toast (or something like that). We were super hungry initially, but omg were we stuffed afterwards! The Nomad was pretty good, but we agreed that the next time we came here, we would try something different. Same deal with the french toast. Definitely a good brunch place for when you're really hungry! read more

My favorite place for breakfast!! I 100% recommended this restaurant! Always friendly and amazing staff!! The food is the best!! Me and my boyfriend love coming to la peeps!! read more

Great service and great food. Highly recommend going for brunch. Seating may be a bit of a wait at times but we are always seated pretty quickly considering the crowds. I have never waited more than 10 min for a table so don't let the line deter you. read more

Not as good as the Indiana locations. Service was a tad slow. But breakfast is breakfast. I was with four others, and we all ordered something different. read more

Upon arrival, I was a little bit scared of the wait to get seated, since I came with a party of 15 people, and the place was PACKED. However, they definitely worked super fast and we got seated in less than 30 minutes. Being a big fan of American dining, I had always be using skillets as my control group to test the quality of the restaurant. Hearing only good things about this place, I had relatively high expectations. And long behold, this place does not disappoint. I first ordered a strawberry creme smoothie. It came in a chilled glass mug. Upon first sip, I could taste the strawberries. Not many restaurants can do that. Within a few minutes I decided to order the Blarney Skillet because I am always a sucker for corned beef. The food was served within 10-15 minutes. And Dear God, did the combination of both hit the spot! The skillet itself is not greasy, yet you feel like you are eating something substantial. The taste of the ingredients are further complemented by the hollandaise sauce, which was mixed with the two sunny-side-up eggs to perfect the combination. The waiter/waitresses were very attentive. They constantly swung by to ensure that we have enough water as my buddies and I just chatted after we finish our meals. They were super polite and gives great insight when asked to provide recommendations of items on the menu. The best part about this place is probably the price. The two items: smoothie and skillets, came to a combined total of approximately $12 including tax, which is not bad at all! I would highly recommend this place if you have a mean of transportation to get here! read more

I grew up in a large Midwestern city that featured more than a few Le Peep locations. When a younger man, I didn't care for Le Peep. It might've been the decor, but it was mostly the "bird food" fare. Well, some 25 years later I tried Le Peep again. Holy cow, they have excellent food! My personal fav is the Blarney Skillet sans peppers and onions. It is the absolute bomb. Wait staff is friendly. Service is excellent. I am back, and incredibly happy to be back! read more

CHAMPAIGN BREAKFAST GEM. I personally get the Eighteen Wheeler - a lot for a good price. & I like french toast. They have amazing pancakes and omelettes/skillets. read more

My wife and I eat here after every horse back ride and it just makes the day so much better. The atmosphere is definitely more upscale than a greasy spoon but the cooking feels much more down-home. I've never met a bad wait-staff or hostess here. On Saturday, even with a line out the door, we are usually sitting not long after arrival. I love their waffles and I can't stop ordering that punch drink they make. Also, grab a glass of the raw cider. It's intense. Absolutely love Le Peep read more

After eating here almost every other weekend and trying out other breakfast places in Champaign, I have come to a conclusion that to me this is the best breakfast place in Champaign. First of all, this restaurant has a homely feeling to it, which is alleviated by the amazing service. You feel welcomed here. Food is great too. Love the harvest Benedict, skillets and pancakes here. It gets crowded on weekends but I don't mind the wait. Also, if you come after 12 pm, wait time is less. read more

Amazing food. Came out quick, hot and correct. We have noticed that since the pandemic service has been poor at best at most restaurants. Not this one!!! Highly recommend to anyone. read more