Love the little space with tons of beautiful art and great number of books to keep you occupied…read more The first time I came here, I did the Suzu's and Analog collab and it was so fun. The desserts were fresh, the wine selection was dry to sweet, and it was perfect! The second one with sushi and sake pairing was abysmal to say the least. Three dry pieces of sushi with one glass of sake. Will probably never do another collab night, and stick to getting wine.

At University of Illinois for a work event and decided to try something off the path. Was looking…read morefor a nice chill wine bar and found this on Yelp. Just me and a couple other people here it's gorgeous outside and they have a really cute patio. Music across the street is mellow, totally recommend checking it out if you're from out of town. Got the wine sampler and picked a great spread of different types of wine.

I can't believe it's taken this long for me to write a review about my fav restaurant in CU. I…read moreabsolutely love this place, I have never had something I didn't love here but one of my new favorites are the yellow fin nachos! Omg they were so amazing, fresh and flavorful! Also our waitress was seriously nice and attentive we never needed for anything! I seriously cannot recommend this place enough!

We stopped into Sun Singer for a lunch break during a business trip, and it ended up being one of…read morethe highlights of our time in the area. It's a wonderfully unique space--part wine and spirits shop, part lively daytime dining room--with a steady flow of customers browsing bottles alongside a full bar and tables occupied by ladies who lunch and retirees enjoying a relaxed weekday afternoon. It is a surprisingly chic space for Champaign. The dining room was busy enough that there would have been a wait for a table, but we were perfectly happy at the bar. Our bartender was very friendly and welcoming, even while clearly managing a high volume of guests in what felt like a short-staffed moment. Despite that, service remained warm and attentive. We shared the traditional fondue, which was generously portioned and stayed hot for an impressively long time thanks to their setup--ideal for lingering over conversation. We both enjoyed wine pairings, and I especially loved the Winter Warmer Knob Creek cider: cozy, well-balanced, and a standout choice, particularly for anyone who appreciates Knob Creek. Sun Singer has an excellent atmosphere--social, distinctive, and effortlessly inviting. I very much look forward to returning the next time we're back in the area.

We had been to this place several times years ago when we lived in BloNo, and always had a great…read moreexperience. When we were back visiting recently, we decided to stop back in. We went on a Friday afternoon, and there were people in there, but still quiet, which was nice. We sat at the bar, and our server was helpful and checked us without being overbearing. The menu selection is great - not too small, not too big. Wines from different US locations, but also France, Italy, etc., so a nice option for everyone. They also had a board with special limited releases. We each had our own glass of wine and shared a third to try 3 different wines. Their prices are super reasonable, and they have quality selections. We also ordered some cheese to snack on. Delicious charcuterie options, as well as some other items like The Rock's hummus - yum! This is such a gem for the area. You can also take items home and shop from their storefront. Nice staff and a thoughtful menu. We will be back next time we are in town!

Got our drinking on at this Normal wine bar. It happens to be located close to the ISU campus…read more Stave doesn't get many students. Mostly because they're elsewhere slamming bad beers and Jell-O shots probably. That leaves more room for us here though. Choosing was made easier by the limited choices. It's got a wine list with only a few each of reds and whites, with quite a few California ones. They have some Italian ones too. Good prices for a glass. It's about $9 for a glass of the Sandhi. Basically this is a Chardonnay from the Central Coast. The Central Coast of California that is. It's about $2 for munchies such as apricots. They also have charcuterie boards with cheeses and meats. For sure it's a chill place compared to other bars on campus. It's open from the afternoons to the evenings. They're closed Sundays.

Quiet, relaxing, comfortable perfect for a small town often have live music on the weekendsread more

This is a great place for friends to meet And have a drink…read moreand talk Very friendly staff

Straight out the gate this highly anticipated wine room exceeds expectations. There is already a…read moregreat selection of wine and beer to take home or to enjoy while inside the spacious, historical 1885 Commandery Building.

Great atmosphere and terrific selections of wine. Good beer selections for non wine drinkersread more

Spirited is a great craft bar. They often have live music out front. Not only do they have craft…read morebeer but the have the BEST Sangria wine. Their slushies are amazing. They currently have a caramel apple sangria that is also delicious. Definitely worth stopping here.

Great family spot! If you live around the area you should definitely check this family owned…read moreestablishment out.

Great staff! They were very busy and there was only one server. She kept up awesomely! Good wine…read moreand nice atmosphere.

Oh my goodness!! If you have not stopped in, please do! The wines here are AMAZING! The limeade…read moreslushee is a great addition, especially in this heat! Kayla took great care of us and was so knowledgeable about the wines they create! We were on the motorcycle when we visited and came back in the car to purchase a case of 6! My favorites were Unicorn and Mermaid! Plenty of seating from private party rooms to patio areas, so you can enjoy the weather while sipping! They also have a boutique with clothing and a lot of wedding gift ideas from picture frames to his and her wine glasses! I cannot wait to come back to try the wines they offer in Fall!

12 of us had dinner on May 9th, 2026 to celebrate my nieces graduation from SMWC and her recent…read moreengagement. I feel so blessed that we were able to get accepted for a reservation and to have eaten here before in 2014. 5 of us knew exactly what to expect with the food and it did not disappoint. Amazing, savory and, overwhelming quantities! Jeffery was so kind to allow me to decorate the tables and make it really special to match his culinary wizardy. My niece, and both families, couldn't have had a more special time meeting for the first time over a 4 hour dining experience. For those of you unfamiliar with Harry and Bud's. Jeffery is a one man show for shopping, cooking, plating, serving, and clean up (with his lovely wife's help). He starts prepping your dinner days in advance to make it all happen. The man is amazing! Thank you, thank you, thank you Jeffery!

Few places capture the essence of home cooked meal like this establishment. I was blown away with…read morethe food, atmosphere, customer service, and decor. You feel as if you are in your grandma's home, that warm and inviting feeling of love...oh and the food! Please, do yourself a favor and experience this for yourself! You will leave full, with leftovers! Conversation alone was worth it! I have to go back!

Cute boutique coffee place with delicious food and even better service. So excited to see the…read morecoconut milk option! The staff was so friendly and nice it turned my crap day around to be honest lol It is connected to a super cute boutique too. Lots of specialty gifts and liquors to browse through. Honestly can see myself getting many gifts here and a cute place to start or stop on date night

We came in on a very snowy morning! Perfect place for brunch, with salad and wraps. Healthy…read moreoptions, whole menu can be made 100% Gluten Free! The owner was super friendly and chatted with us for a bit. The restaurant is unique because it shares space with a variety of liquors for sale as well as a boutique. Would highly recommend stopping here for breakfast or lunch.

Every university town requires a shambly old bookstore with overflowing shelves whispering wisps of…read morearcana to all who pass its portal. This is Urbana's. My favorite thing about this particular emporium of tomes, though, is that the kindly gentleman who owns it is a dead ringer for a beloved childhood fictional character, Professor Branestawm.

The best part of used bookstores is the element of serendipity. I find books I have loved that I…read morenever knew existed, and would never have known to search for them. New bookstores, in my view, are very limited in scope -- the owner has a particular taste, majority of titles (not counting classics) have been published in the last 1-5 years, from major publishing houses, almost everything has been on the NYT besteller's list. Very little element of surprise, few hidden gems. Used bookstores have so much more serendipity, so many hidden gems, so much more variety. And Priceless Books has this element of used bookstores, but twice as much as any other used bookstore I've been to. And I've been to a lot! On every road trip, if I'm just passing through, I check out their used bookstores. This one's special. Yes, it's messy and there's piles of books on the floor blocking the path (definitely not a wheelchair friendly store). Yes, you have to crane your neck to view titles up on the shelf. Yes, the store clerk is not gregarious (but does have a twinkle in his eye). But it's worth it! I have found so many books that my here that my life feels more complete having read them, and I never would have known of them if not for this store. This can be said of many a used book store, but Priceless Books just has more of it, and it's something special.