One of those scary places where you just know walking in, that you are going to drop a pretty penny here. Love their coffee, baked goods first and foremost and the lovely staff at the cafe. It's hard to leave a review as everything in this store is just so cool and it's always lovely to spend a nice weekend morning here. A delectable cheese and wine section, surprisingly vast hot sauce section are so cute to check out!! Will be back once I stop feeling guilty about my $12 pesto sauce, or once I run out of it whichever is sooner because it has EVOO in it. read more

While we weren't able to stay for lunch, we stopped in for bakery treats for a customer and WOW was this a great spot to shop! They have anything your heart could desire to eat or drink and the bakery case was full of deliciousness. Everyone loved the variety of bars and I picked up a lemon bar for myself. It was so fresh and perfectly made! read more

I feel as thought Art Mart is a must visit in Champaign. Not only do they have an amazing selection of cafe food and coffee but their shopping portion of the store is absolutely to die for. They have a little bit of something for everyone! Toys, special candies, food from around the world and the deli has so many options. It's hard for me not to leave with a million things when I visit. Great place for coffee with friends, or a last min gift for a loved one! This is definitely a not so hidden gem in Champaign read more

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Love the store, the vibe, items that they carry, food and pasty! But their cafe drinks can be stronger. My matcha latte was so weak I could barely taste any matcha, it was like water down milk with a hint of green color. read more

My mother in law and I came here this week. Grabbed a glass of wine and took our sweet time browsing the shelves, shopping, and vibing out. Love it here! It is a bit pricey, but everything is unique and one of a kind. read more

Cool place if you like art and breakfast. It's one of the more unique places in Champaign. Art Mart is a popular place for coffee and pastries more than anything. Even get some kitchen supplies so you can make your own eats. This is a great place for gifts. Breakfast is the best time here of course. It has very good locally made coffee, plus lots of locally made breads and more. The prices aren't bad for a place like this. It's about $3 for a latte. They have a few non dairy milks. Even better, there's also a few vegan baked goods. The best is the Vegan Zucchini Pecan Muffin. It's about $3, and while it's not big, it's full of flavor. People also like to come here to get cooking supplies. Has quite a few. There's quite a few cool gift ideas. Good place for breakfast. It also has a good selection of wine and cheese. The prices are good on most things. read more

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PROS: This is one of our most frequent stops when we are in the area. They offer four kinds of separate areas... The cafe is bright and open, with comfortable cafe style tables. In the cafe', they offer some unique salads and sandwiches, as well as foods to go. The deli portion of the establishment offers a large deli with gourmet cheeses, chocolates and pastries! There is an area for kitchen items (tableware). The children's toy area offers some quality developmental toys. It's a really nice stop in your day, as their coffees and teas are delish too! CONS: Parkjng can be an issue. read more

Okay: I have an absolute favorite business in Champaign-Urbana! This cozy 'department' store has rooms with lovely kitchen and dining ware, children's toys, books and clothes, fun unique art items, candy and gourmet foods (incredible Italian pasta), and a cafe, besides. Everything is quality; everything is lovely. Their cafe has a delicious array of pastries and sandwiches unrivaled in Champaign. The perfect spot for gift shopping! Very friendly service, too. read more

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Such a cool space with food, grocery, and a bunch of random stuff like kitchen supplies and toys. The toy and kids selection felt really nicely curated with things I've never seen before and I got some really cute animal cards as a gift. They will also gift wrap things for you. Great selection in the cafe area too, with three different types of iced teas available! As a non coffee drinker this always is a big plus in my book. They don't make the chai concentrate in house so I didn't try that but the herbal ice tea was really great. read more

An amazing place for study!! It has some different sections inside with a variety of things to purchase. The parking spaces are so limited, so please choose time periods that are not so crowded to go! Must be one of the best shops and cafes in town! read more

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Food variety is good, nice clothing, sandwiches, liquor, and kitchen ware and toys, very pleasant and helpful staff

Love Art Mart! It's got delicious food and great shopping. There is truly something for everyone here. It's a really nice way to spend some time. Grab a drink and browse. Great prepared food to go,too. Parking. You'll be surprised how much you like it. read more

In my top five favorite businesses to get hard to find wines, olive oils, pastas, sauces and gifts. Their deli is incredible and they sell amazing childrens toys, games and gifts. read more

I feel as if I grew up here. And I still come back to Art Mart almost every time I am in town. They are the best! Each time.

super cute place to explore and chill in urbana! there was a grocery section that sold tons of pasta shapes, sauces, and even instant risotto! some other sections include toys, bakery, chocolate shop, cheese, and clothing. my boyfriend bought a box of truffles for roughly $36. we also stopped by the bakery for coffee and a cookie. the cookie was soft and sweet. overall a great place to stop for a quick bite! there are also some grab-and-go options such as sandwiches and salads. read more

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A friend and I went yesterday afternoon to have a quiet chat over coffee. We were unhappy with the interior seating area, which was so noisy we couldn't hear each other. We went outside, where we could at least hear each other. That was mostly OK, except when a noisy vehicle went by. However, the coffee was bad: made very weak, made using cheap, off-flavor beans read more

Another snowy day calls for a Lavender Latte with Oatmilk and a delicious lemon scone from Art Mart. This was the best scone I've ever had, it wasn't too dry or hard. Perfectly moist and crumbly and paired great with my latte(there's no scone emoji) My latte was nice and creamy from the oatmilk, and the lavender wasn't too floral or overpowering. Can't wait to head back and try more amazing pastries, peruse the store for new fun food items, and try another tasty latte! read more

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I enjoyed this place. It felt like I wasn't in Champaign anymore. The place was modern and spacious. If you want to get something unique and special for someone, I recommend going here. They have cute little kitchen supplies and even stationary and bags. We ended up getting a couple baked goods and they were delicious. A cheese danish and an apricot crossiant I would come here again to grab more pastries read more

Great sandwiches, reasonable prices, in an upscale home furnishings setting, well lit and quick and easy service at the counter.

My favorite place in Champaign. Sometimes I go there just to walk around and take in how inviting Art Mart is - but I always end up buying something. They have the COOLEST children's items, a fabulous wine selection, entirely too tempting variety of kitchen accessories, and inevitably interesting surprises and gifts. I love their smoked Gouda pasta salad a little too much, honestly. Update: I had a cortado in their cafe recently, and Art Mart without a doubt has the best coffee in town. One of the few places in town to get espresso made right. read more

my partner took me here for us to get cheese for a charcuterie board we were making and i think he thought it would be a quick trip. spoiler: it definitely was not. i got completely lost in all the adorable sections of art mart. they have the perfect spices and condiments in such delightful organized little rows where we picked out a yummy package of rosemary sea salt crackers. then i got entranced in the stationary section of art mart where they have the most adorable letters, washi tapes, notebooks and also paper with seeds you can plant!! when we finally went to pick out cheese i got so excited all over again. art mart has a lovely variety of cheeses and they dont have too many so you wont be overwhelmed. the woman behind the counter was super helpful. we got three cheeses including one of the best cheeses ive ever had: ewephoria. i dont live in illinois but if I did i would have a really hard time staying out of art mart every week. read more

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I love Art Mart. The bakery is a regular stop for us. Everything we have tried has impressed. My only wish is that they would have baguettes, too! In addition to the baked goodies, they have a nice selection of imported foods, largely British stuff, some of which is pretty hard to find elsewhere in the area. They make some nice salads for takeaway as well. Aside from all the food items, they also have a whole shop with kitchenware, clothes, and games, too. Lots to wander around and browse. Oh, they also have a great win selection, as if everything else wasn't enough! A true one-stop shop for good times! read more

See my earlier post for cheese and crackers. Left there came here - so glad I did. Remember that pet peeve of mine? Well, the moment I entered Art Marts front door I was greeted by one of their staff and welcomed into their store. They asked if I needed any help finding anything - which I didn't as I was just browsing. Went into a different section and was again greeted by the person behind the counter and asked if I was looking for something special. Again just stated I was browsing and this person said "please let me know if I can help you with anything". This is customer service at its best. I picked up a lot of things which I probably would have gotten at the other place had they even acknowledge that I was there. But now I know where to come to begin with and it's Art Mart. I got some new cheeses, crackers, olives and a spreadable prosciutto - it will make a lovely board. Oh yes, and a freshly baked ciabatta. Art Mart is open airy well-organized and welcoming. Decided to skip lunch option and went for a mocha with an almond croissant - which was delightful! You just can't beat excellent customer service along with a welcoming environment and fabulous-not- overpriced selection. read more

Great for gifts for adults and kids. They also have good food & a killer wine selection! One stop shop for so many goodies.

Come here ready to drop some cash. This place has got a little of everything. Cheese, beer, puzzles, cookies... what more could a human want?! This place is awesome. read more

My wife and I were visiting from out of town. As we were driving by Art Mart, my wife thought it looked like a good place to check out, so on a whim we did. Very nice store. Prices were reasonable. Main reason I'm writing the review is to compliment Todd. I was looking for an unoaked red wine. He did a great job tracking one down for me. He gave excellent service and was a really knowledgeable guy to talk to. If you're looking for wine, this is a great place to go. Good selection and great staff. read more

I love the selection here. That is 5 star. The staff however is another story. It's a crap shoot as to how they interact with you. They may or may not acknowledge your existence. It's also sometimes very difficult to find someone to help answer a question. Again, their selection is excellent but the service is somewhat hit or miss. read more

I absolutely love this place. It's terrific for picking up a last-minute gift (food or otherwise), and they have a fabulous grab-and-go section for breakfast, lunch, snacks, etc. They do a nice job with their coffee drinks, and I would be remiss if I didn't mention their croissants and other homemade breakfast treats in the case. Staff are always super friendly and helpful. Overall, a wonderful and unique place to shop! read more

I could be here for hours. They have a wonderful arrangement of businesses. I was here for lunch with a friend. We got a couple of sandwiches and desserts. We were both very happy with our meals. The only thing we wish is that a hot sandwhich option was available. Maybe a panini press to heat up the cold sandwhiches. Otherwise, we were really impressed. Our desserts were phenomenal. I think the pricing was also fair. read more

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Best wine shop/bar in C-U. Selection is Euro with an emphasis on Burgundy, although there are goodies from all over the world. You are able to bring a charcuterie plate from the deli to the bar and open a bottle of wine. There is a small corkage fee. Butter up Todd, he'll give you some great wine to taste. read more

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@shopartmart gets 5 stars! I've had special orders from the bakery a few times. Excellent quality but last week I ordered something and was disappointed that it was not up to their usual high standards. I spoke with a manager...super helpful and very nice. She addressed the issue to my satisfaction with ZERO drama . Calling to give less-than-stellar feedback is hard but I can honestly say that this was handled with the utmost professionalism. Great food AND great customer service! I'll be back! read more

Whether you are looking for some quality pastries, unique Children's toys, or hard to find home goods Art Mart is the place for you. I've been going there since I was a child in the Lincoln Square Mall days and they are still offering the same high end service read more

Joy! Happiness! I have always loved Art Mart. I've shopped there for 20+ years in Lincoln Square and could lose myself methodically going up and down the aisles--it was always fun and relaxing to check out the cool stuff they carried. But let's be honest--I really only went there when I lived in Urbana or after the Farmer's Market on Saturdays when I didn't live in Urbana. Art Mart has reinvented itself in a beautiful, sunny Champaign location that is convenient to SO many more people. And in doing so, their inventory is beautifully displayed and has grown quite a bit, to boot! I attended a fundraiser wine tasting event there a few weeks ago and got my first exposure to the new digs, but it was so crowded that I didn't get to really soak it all in. Today I ran over for a quick lunch from their cafe and have decided that this is my new happy place. When you walk in, there is a lovely display of whatever the seasonal or featured merchandise is (Today? Cool Easter basket stuff--including the actual baskets and Easter grass so you can make your own!) To your right--china and housewares--the same fantastic quality they have always had with brands like Dansk and Polish Pottery. To your left is the cafe--but we will come back to that later. Art Mart has seriously expanded its clothing selection and has enough room to really merchandise the product in a way that draws your eye. Art Mart Toys lives on at the back of the store and evokes nostalgia of a simpler time when my pre-teen kid was still just a little guy. They continue to carry the lovely soaps and lotions as well as stationery and anything else quirky and fun. The gourmet food section is so nice. The added room makes a huge difference here. And I have one word for you: WINE. Oh baby, that's right. Check out the wine selection. Coincidentally enough, it's right by the deli section where you can pick up one or ten different selections of cheese or meats to go along with it--right inside the south-facing door. Also there in the deli is an AH-MAY-ZING case of pastries that I understand are provided by Hopscotch. I may or may not have tried a lemon bar this afternoon even though it SO not on my diet.... Don't judge. But I digress. The cafe area has a really cool selection of premade sandwiches and side salads (Take note here, foodies--you MUST try the pasta salad with the blue cheese and grapes and green onions--I know, I know. It sounds weird. TRUST ME. Would a chubby chick steer you wrong?) and fresh fruit and all sorts of green salads and various and assorted bottled and canned beverages. Make your selection and go to the coffee bar to grab some java or a yummy fresh-brewed iced tea and maybe a cup of their freshly made soup. My sandwich was enough to feed three, and theoretically my side pasta salad should've lasted two meals....but it was REALLY good...plus my iced tea--total was $11. DEAL. I sat and enjoyed this in the clean atmosphere with TONS of sunshine soaking in the front windows. Sunshine was something the old Art Mart never had the luxury to enjoy. It's nice. I like it. I can't comment since I've not used them myself, but did you know that Art Mart caters? I'm not going to forget that.... I'll be back, Art Mart. Here is my money. Please take it away from me. ;) read more

The new art mart is spectacular. Reminds me of a miniature Harrods of London. A luxury department store of sorts. Where else can you find children's toys, a bakery, clothing, a deli, wine, housewares, and so much more under one roof? There's nothing here that you really NEED but everything that you WANT. There is no shopping experience in town that makes you feel this happy. When I'm in the need of a rare item for a recipe this where I look. The other week I needed green peppercorns, art mart was where I found them. On top of quality product, that staff is always nice, knowledgable, and helpful. read more

This place is awesome! Great wine and beer selection, deli foods, fancy ass cheese, fun toys, cards/stationary, artisan foods, jewelry, clothing, and the cookies, they are spectacular! The set up is cool, the couple staff members I interacted with were super nice. When I'm in town, I'll make this a staple. read more

I like the coffee shop environment here and decided to come study and use my laptop, but soon found out there was NO WiFi. Disappointing honestly. The food and coffee were still good. read more

Wonderful experience every time I come here. I try and get lunch here about 3 times a week. Never disappointed. Great food! Especially the tuna salad. Friendly staff and short wait time for service. Fresh deli and good selection. Keep on trucking! read more

The same fun place, times at least twice the old space! A much needed and deserved upgrade. Staff was friendly. An excellent time browsing through displays-- though the fun stops at the pricetag. Hopscotch is worth trying if you've got a mean sweet tooth. The overall space is like Eataly meets IKEA. read more

If the word "foodie" didn't make me gag, I'd use it in this review. This little gem in Champaign is a gourmet's paradise, really. I miss the old location in the now dying mall (though there is a very cool food coop there now). But this is fine. Lots of odd dried and canned products, amazing cheeses, pates, charcuteries, and one of the best, if not most eclectic wine selections (and a wine bar to boot) in town. Planning a party? Go here. read more

This is the cutest little shop with the best coffee bar! It is the perfect spot to meet a bumble bizz connection or grab coffee with a friend. Their pumpkin cookies in the fall are so amazing also! And grab supplies to make a charcuterie board while you're there too! read more