36. Fast Food Restaurants in Champaign Urbana

Are you craving for a burger or a sub?

If you are an aficionado of greasy burgers and fries, Champaign Urbana has a ton of offerings for you. While I don't recommend fast food for their obvious health repercussions, I have found a fast food place in Champaign-Urbana / UIUC at almost every block in campustown!!

So here is the list. Note that the list may miss some chains ... I can remember only so many fast food chains right now :(

McDonalds

• 501 N Mattis Ave, Champaign, IL - (217) 359-0588
  
  
• 2909 W Kirby Ave, Champaign, IL - (217) 359-3856
  
• 1812 N Neil St, Champaign, IL - (217) 359-5251
  
  
• 1605 S Neil St, Champaign, IL - (217) 356-6679
  
  
• 4910 N Market St, Champaign, IL - (217) 643-7918
  
  
• 601 N Cunningham Ave, Urbana, IL - (217) 367-3722
  
  
• 1705 Philo Rd, Urbana, IL - (217) 337-6599
  

Burger King

• 211 W Clark St, Champaign, IL - (217) 356-5464
  
  
• 2005 W Springfield Ave, Champaign, IL - (217) 398-8906
  
  
• 2110 N Prospect Ave, Champaign, IL - (217) 398-7801

Arby's Roast Beef Restaurant

• 1913 W Springfield Ave, Champaign, IL - (217) 356-0622
  
  
• 1502 N Prospect Ave, Champaign, IL - (217) 353-0744
  
  
• 2310 S Neil St, Champaign, IL - (217) 398-5677
  
  
• 509 N Cunningham Ave, Urbana, IL - (217) 367-5624

Hardee's

• 1703 S Neil St, Champaign, IL - (217) 355-0946

Dairy Queen

• 3602 N Mattis Ave, Champaign, IL - (217) 373-2412
  
  
• 911 W University Ave, Urbana, IL - (217) 344-4108
  
  
• 1501 Lyndhurst Aly, Savoy, IL - (217) 356-3065

Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers

(Note: All 3 Wendy's have been reported to be closed now!!! )

• 1905 S Neil St, Champaign, IL - (217) 352-3289
  
  
• 2033 N Prospect Ave, Champaign, IL - (217) 355-9484
  
  
• 410 N Race St, Urbana, IL - (217) 367-9581

Culver's

• 2302 S Neil St, Champaign, IL - (217) 352-1699
  
  
• 903 W Marketview Dr, Champaign, IL - (217) 356-8132

Taco Bell

• 1707 S Neil St, Champaign, IL - (217) 403-9803
  
  
• 10 E Anthony Dr, Champaign, IL - (217) 398-2159
  
  
• 2000 N Neil St # 706, Champaign, IL - (217) 378-5054
  
  
• 1910 W Springfield Ave, Champaign, IL - (217) 356-7526
  
  
• 3303 Kimberly Dr, Champaign, IL - (217) 403-9803
  
  
• 1003 W University Ave, Urbana, IL - (217) 367-2871

Subway Sandwiches & Salads

• 616 E Green St # A, Champaign, IL - (217) 239-0108
  
  
• 45 E University Ave, Champaign, IL - (217) 239-3030
  
  
• SPC 714, 2000 N Neil St, Champaign, IL - (217) 355-9437
  
  
• 1401 S Neil St, Champaign, IL - (217) 359-8565
  
  
• 610 E Daniel St, Champaign, IL - (217) 383-1033
  
  
• 1713 W Kirby Ave, Champaign, IL - (217) 351-8565
  
  
• 706 W Marketview Dr, Champaign, IL - (217) 352-3600
  
  
• 1814 Glen Park Dr, Champaign, IL - (217) 356-4565
  
  
• 2610 N Prospect Ave, Champaign, IL - (217) 352-9437
  
  
• 100 S High Cross Rd, Urbana, IL - (217) 328-2215
  
  
• 205 E Main St, Urbana, IL - (217) 328-4100
  
  
• 701 S Gregory St, Urbana, IL - (217) 239-7329
  
  
• 802 W University Ave, Urbana, IL - (217) 367-1400
  
  
• 407 N Dunlap Ave, Savoy, IL - (217) 373-1000
  
  
• 1319 N Dunlap Ave, Savoy, IL - (217) 373-1000
  
  
• 505 S Dunlap Ave, Savoy, IL - (217) 398-4115
  
  

Quiznos sub

• 703 S Neil St Ste A, Champaign IL 61820 - 217-355-5750
  
  
• 1501 N Lincoln Ave, Urbana Illinois 61801 - 217-344-0289
  
  
• 114 N Vine St Urbana Illinois 61802 - 217-337-1916
  
  
• 407B N Dunlap Ave Savoy Illinois 61874 - 217-403-9880

Niros Gyros

• 905 S Neil St, Champaign, IL - (217) 352-6476
  
  
• 301 E Green St, Champaign, IL - (217) 365-9271
  
• 2001 W Springfield Ave, Champaign, IL - (217) 355-6760
  
• 1007 W University Ave, Urbana, IL - (217) 328-6476
  
• 1505 E Washington St, Urbana, IL - (217) 344-1100

And finally, Our local chain!!

Jimmy John's
Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich

• 43 E Green St, Champaign, IL - (217) 344-6200
  
  
• 1811 W Kirby Ave, Champaign, IL - (217) 359-9100
  
  
• 1511 N Prospect Ave, Champaign, IL - (217) 359-6700
  
  
• 2212 Fox Dr, Champaign, IL - (847) 888-7206
  
• 601 E Green St # B, Champaign, IL - (217) 344-4443
  
  
• 807 S Lincoln Ave, Urbana, IL - (217) 328-3100

So, Enjoy!!!

31. Indian Restaurants in Champaign Urbana

If you are looking for spicy Indian curry and other food, there is, sadly, only One option now in Champaign-Urbana area. And that option is: Bombay Grill on 403 E Green St, Champaign, IL 61801.

There used to be the Basmati Restaurant and Buffet, but they closed down recently. But on the bright side, Bombay Grill owners bought the site, and are going to open a spacious second location for Bombay Grill there.

There was the East West Fast food on Green Street, it was a vegetarian dining place, but it too closed down last year.

So, now, the only option is the bombay Grill. Their owner is, interstingly, a nepalese guy who has been in India for long time. The food is great, you can get vegetarian dishes as well as spicy lamb/chicken dishes. Being an Indian place, I don't think they serve any beef, but they do serve Goat dishes. I recommend their Biriyani (rice) dish. You can either have the mutton or the chicken one, or a vegi one. Their vegetable pakora is also a nice starter. The only problem with their current green street locaton is lack of space ... but I hope once they open their other site, it will be much better/spacious there.

Links:

Bombay Indian Grill,
403 E Green St, Champaign, IL 61801
Phone: (217) 344-3380

Website: http://www.bombayindiangrillcu.com

Menu: http://bombayindiangrillcu.com/fullmenu.php

27. Asian / Chinese/ Korean ethnic groceries in Champaign Urbana

Besides the Indian ethnic grocery I mentioned in #20, there are several other Asian grocery stores in Champaign - Urbana. These are mainly Chinese groceries, but also carry other Asian cuisines such as Korean, Vietnamese, Filipino etc.

Following is a list of Asian Grocery stores in Chambana.

• AM-KO Oriental Food : Located at the corner of 1st and Springfield in Champaign, this Korean Grocery store carries a huge collection of Asian grocery items. They have seafood, Kimchi, noodles, Indian spices/groceries, rice, herbs,tea, fresh vegetables etc.
  
  
• Chang's Oriental Mart : This is located between Neil and Randolph, and on Green. Right next to Annapoorna ... and the Champaign Public Library. This family run store has a lot of chinese grocery items. Even better, they have the best Butter fish (my favorite). You also get milk powder, vegetable, and different kinds of fish.
  
  
• Euro Mart : Located at the corner of 1st and Springfield in Champaign (diagonally opposite to Am-Ko), this is more of a Mediterranean grocery, and carries mostly middle eastern items. They do have Halaal/kosher meat, lamb, beef, chicken etc. A huge collection of Cheese, Olives and other such, items.
  
  
• Far East Market : The store doesn't give a good impression from the outside, but the moment you step inside, you'll be surprised. This store has perhaps the largest collection of Asian food items. The aisles are narrow, as they have a lot of different types of spices, canned food, fresh fish, vegetables, pickles, and what not! I especially like their seafood collection, but you've got to go there and see it for yourself.
  
  
• Green Onion : I haven't been there, but they are supposed to have organic and asian food/veggies.
  
  
• Lee's Oriental Foods : This is at the corner of Neil and Kirby (right next to the Walgreens). They carry Korean groceries.
  
  
• Maligaya's Store : I have not been to this store, but it is listed as a Filipino grocery.
  
  
• World Harvest International & Gourmet Foods : Like Euro-Mart, this is a Mediterranean grocery store. They have middle-eastern, arab, European stuff. Lamb/beef/chicken, kosher/halaal. Also a lot of cheese, olives etc. Good collection of exclusive items, chockolates etc. But the prices are a bit high.
  

22. Ordering Pizza in Champaign Urbana

Do you have a sudden craving for a slice of Pizza? Here are some info that might help you. There are many places where you can get a pizza in Champaign Urbana area. Most of them have delivery services available for

Champaign

• Papa Del's Pizza E Green St, Champaign, IL -(217) 359-7700 206
  
  
• Papa John's Pizza 106 E Green St, Champaign, IL - (217) 355-5858
  
  
• Second Story Pizza 901 S 4th St, Champaign, IL (217) 239-2001
  
  
• Monical's Pizza W Kirby Ave, Champaign, IL . (217) 356-4243 103
  
  
• Domino's Pizza 102 E Green St, Champaign, IL - (217) 355-0717
  
  
• Gumby's Pizza 1409 S Neil St, Champaign, IL - (217) 355-3278
  
  
• Prime Time Pizza 505 E University Ave # B, Champaign, IL - (217) 355-9100
  
  
• Papa John's Pizza 2104 W Springfield Ave # A, Champaign, IL - (217) 351-7272
  
  
• Pizza Hut 411 E Green St, Champaign, IL - (217) 344-2218
  
  
• Garcia's Pizza In A Pan 108 E Green St, Champaign, IL - (217) 359-1212
  
  
• Heartland Pizza 1803 W Kirby Ave, Champaign, IL - (217) 398-6800
  
  
• One World Pizza 508 E Green St, Champaign, IL - (217) 344-4000
  
  
• Village Inn Pizza Parlor 1801 W Springfield Ave, Champaign, IL - (217) 359-1736
  
  
• Antonio's Pizza, 619 E Green St, Champaign, IL - (217) 365-9500
  
  
• Papa Murphy's Pizza: Champaign, 1753 W Kirby Ave, Champaign, IL - (217) 356-8000
  
  
• Boston's Gourmet Pizza, 2501 N Prospect Ave, Champaign, IL - (217) 355-0005
  
  
• Pizzeria Uno 2000 N Neil St, Champaign, IL - (217) 398-4242
  
  
• Pizza Planet and Beyond 508 E Green St, Champaign, IL - (217) 344-0632

Urbana

• Rosati's Pizza 701 S Gregory St # H, Urbana, IL - (217) 328-2334
  
  
• Domino's Pizza 1108 N. Cunningham Ave, Urbana, IL - (217) 328-6800
  
  
• Domino's Pizza 1106 S Vine St, Urbana, IL - (217) 384-6400
  
  
• Papa Murphy's Pizza 114 N Vine St # C, Urbana, IL - (217) 344-7700
  
  
• Papa John's Pizza 1307 E Florida Ave, Urbana, IL - (217) 384-7272
  
  
• Monical's Pizza, 2720 South Philo Road, Urbana, IL 61802 (217) 367-5781
  
  
• Little Caesars Pizza 1901 Philo Rd # B, Urbana, IL - (217) 328-9360
  
  
• Manolo's Pizza & Empanadas 1115 W Oregon St, Urbana, IL - (217) 365-0110
  
  
• Sbarro 1401 W Green St, Urbana, IL - (217) 337-0100
  
  
• Casey's Carry Out Pizza 2108 E University Ave, Urbana, IL - (217) 328-0505
  
  
• Kraft Pizza 1502 Airport Rd, Urbana, IL - (217) 337-0328
  
  

20. Ethnic Indian grocery in Champaign-Urbana : Annapoorna Stores

Image: courtesy of Annapoorna stores website

Besides the regular groceries, there are many ethnic grocery stores in Champaign - Urbana. But there is only one Indian grocery store in Chambana.

The Annapoorna stores is located in Champaign, 505 South Neil Street, Suite 11, Champaign, IL 61820 . It is right opposite to the Champaign Public Library, between Randolph and Neil, Healy and Green. (You can take the 5 Green bus or 25 loop to reach near it).

Store items/collection
The store contains a rich collection of Indian and South Asian groceries, spices, and many other food items. For example:

Frozen food: Both north and south Indian specialities, such as Paratha, Roti, Nan, Idli, Dosa, Uttappam. The ready to eat food section has specialities such as Dal, Bhendi Masala, Chole Chatpate, Pongal Rice, etc.

Frozen snacks: Khaman Dhokla, chili paneer, punjabi samosa, veg. spring roll, chicken samosas, chinese appetizers/meals.

Spices: Chili, cumin, garam masala, coriander, turmeric, spices, pickles, cinnamon, cardamom.

Food grain: Basmati rice, boiled rice, Sona masoori rice, dal / lentil, flour,

Fresh vegetables: The store brings fresh vegetables from Chicago every Friday. You can get fresh okra, green peppers, singa, radish (muli), mangoes, guavas etc.

Fresh sweets/snacks : The store brings fresh sweets like ladoos, jalebis, rasmalai, samosa, kachori, and mirchi pakora.

Meat - The store will take orders for poultry, and other kind of meat. It will bring those meat items from Chicago. Pick up can be made on Thursday evenings when their delivery van arrives from Chicago. (the store is closed at that time though, so you can only pick up the meat order at that time).

Video rentals: The store carries a rich collection of Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, and other Indian language films/cinemas. VHS tapes/cassettes cost $1 to rent, and DVDs are $2. The store brings new releases almost every week.


The store takes Cash, Debit and Credit cards.

Store Hours

Mon - Wed : 11:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Fri - Sat : 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sun : 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Closed on Thursday