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.)

This was the first time that I've gone to the Mad Goat Champaign location. I am from Danville…read moreand Frequently go to Mad Goat North & South in Danville. I was in Champaign early and needed to kill some time and what better way to do that than Hang out at Mad Goat! I am a basic coffee dude and just drink regular coffee and it was very good as per usual. The staff were very friendly and it has an awesome over all vibe! I paid to park across the street and then realized they do have some of their own free parking so note to self for next time! that one was on me! I am spoiled in Danville because they also have their Royal Donut brand donuts but didn't have them at this location but I saw just yesterday that Royal Donut will soon be expanding to the Champaign Urbana area so I am only going to assume it's only a matter of time until they have them at this location. FYI the Blueberry cobbler donut is amazing!!! 2 thumbs up to MAD GOAT!

Went late morning on a Saturday and it was busy but not completely packed. Wasn't too noisy for the…read morenumber of people there. We got a large cold brew, small tropical bliss smoothie, an a sausage, egg, and cheese bagel sandwich. Everything was delicious. It cost just under $20 all together. The building is cute, nice tiling on the floor, exposed brick, hanging lights, an murals on the wall. Lots of different seating options such as large tables, small tables, and couches.

Stopped in this summer while visiting a friend. She's raved about Bakelab for ages, and I was…read moreexcited to try it. The pastry selection was amazing. We got a couple of croissants and a canele, and we each ordered an espresso drink. It was everything she promised - and more. The croissant was flaky and buttery. The canele had the signature caramelized exterior and soft inside. I intended to only have a bite and save the rest for later, but I couldn't resist finishing it. Would definitely come back on my next visit. In the meantime, I'll just have to ask my friend to bring pastries to me when she visits!

A cute cafe in the lobby of an apartment/hotel complex. The pastries all looked delicious and there…read morewere plenty of unique drink options. The service was quick and friendly, the barista described the options available and had good recommendations! Good study space with WiFi, bathrooms, and a water fountain around the corner. Just be prepared to wear a jacket on either end of the cafe near the doors, can get windy upon opening! Thai Tea Caramel Canelé {5/5}: The best canelé I've ever had (okay, I admit, I've only had maybe 6 in my life). Great caramel and good Thai tea flavor. The texture was AMAZING with a nice slight crisp and chewy outside and almost custard-like inside. I got 2 more before I left Green Onion Kouign-Amann {4/5}: A caramel shell outside of this very flakey pastry that I had plenty of green onions mixed within the dough. It was a great play on sweet and salty flavors with delicious flakey layers Jade Cloud {3/5}: Peach oolong tea with matcha cold foam. Just a personal preference thing, but the flavor combination of peach, oolong, and matcha was not my favorite. I can see how someone who likes this flavor profile would find this drink refreshing!

I look forward to getting coffee here when I visit my daughter. Now that's she's graduating, I'll…read moremiss this place! One of THE best coffee shops I've been to. Great service great coffee.

Delicious coffee in a third-wave setting…read more The drinks are well crafted. Their drip coffees are brewed freshly, and there are options of a couple different beans. The espresso is pulled for a smooth shot. Their offerings resemble those of corporate coffee shops, despite some of the indie trappings. The beans come from a national wholesaler, and many specialty drinks are based on syrup flavors. I get the impression that this used to be an indie shop but that its character changed as it scaled up. The upshot is that they make generally agreeable coffee drinks that cost a little more than usual.

PEKARA BAKERY & BISTRO: A HAIKU…read more Polished, quaint menu, a plain panini arrives, pickle steals the show.

A cute, self-service bakery that has delicious quiches, bread and pastries. I find the pastries a…read morebit too sweet for my taste. But the brunch food is delicious and the service is excellent. Fair warning, it is a bit expensive! But it's my favorite bakery within walking distance because the staff is always so pleasant to talk to.

Cute tea shop in downtown Champaign. Lots of loose leaf tea selection, priced by the ounce. Love…read moreshopping here!

Super fun and cute store! If you like tea, this is a must stop place! I went in for a gift for a…read moretea lover friend and it was the perfect little place. The employees were very friendly and super helpful.

Quite literally the best breakfast place in the CU area. Though a bit expensive, you get what you…read morepay for. The portion sizes are huge. Both the corned beef hash and steak and eggs are fantastic. Staff are friendly and the remodeled restaurant looks very homey.

Food = amazing, lots of options, delicious. Service =…read moreaccurate, friendly, prompt, attentive. Ambiance = clean, modern design. Passing through the on our way home, we wanted to stop for breakfast before hitting the road and this place is very close to the hotel. Love that they have a Bloody Mary option. So happy that we were able to get right in with our 8 person group. The menu offers ample options. I ordered the shareable cinnamon roll which did not disappoint. Also had the elevated breakfast sandwich that hit the spot. My daughter had the red velvet pancakes (pictured) and liked them. They are a work of art. We have this placed bookmarked to stop at next time we're passing through. My guess is that it's no secret that it's delicious though.

Honest Review (Very Disappointed After a Great First Visit)…read moreThis was my second time coming to Hey Bobo, and I was really shocked by how disappointing this visit was. The first time I came, I ordered the strawberry matcha with boba and loved it , so much that I came back and brought my sister. She ordered the same drink, and I decided to try something new: the frosted coconut pumpkin spell (with boba). Unfortunately, that was a big mistake. The drink was completely tasteless ; it had color but absolutely no flavor, almost like drinking stale rotten coconut water! As someone who loves coconut, this was a first. The taste was very off putting. I even had my sister try it, and she had the same reaction. I politely went to the counter and explained that the drink didn't taste right and asked if they could add more flavor. To my surprise, the lady handed me a cup of pumpkin purée and instructed me to fix it myself. I tried mixing it in, but it didn't help. When I asked if I could get a refund or a replacement, she refused, offering no solution at all. I ended up leaving upset and tossed my full drink. I'm genuinely sad because I really liked this place the first time and was excited to bring my sister, but this experience left a bad taste in my mouth (literally and figuratively). I hope management sees this and takes it seriously, because I'd love to see Hey Bobo improve their customer service and consistency. (Photo of the untouched drink in the trash for authenticity.)

A lot of tables and charging ports so nice study spot strawberry matcha tastes more like strawberry…read moremilk def not high quality matcha but I enjoy it very asian cafe core

Every single thing I tried here was either absolutely delicious or quite creative, or both. King…read moreSalmon sandwich and Ube Strawberry croissant were highlights, would get again. The curry and turmeric cookies were alright with an underwhelming texture, but get points for being interesting. The vibe of the place is also so cool, and I love the bright color palette. I wish it wasn't so unpleasant to access by walk or bike, otherwise I'd come here more.

I've been back a couple times now and each visit turns up something new and delicious…read more The croissants are each spectacularly balanced. The plain is light and buttery, with the slight crisp on the outside. The ones with fillings are made by slicing off the top half and layering the sweetened pastes between top and bottom halves like a sandwich. All are fantastic and filled generously. The most surprising item was the kouign amann with everything seasoning. It is covered in a caramel sauce that amplifies the onion and sesame. Those two ingredients transform the sweet dish into a rich, savory one that recalls the patisserie's black sesame roll. An unexpected treat!

It had a cozy old environment. Good service. There was a…read morenice lady who was kind and very helpful. It is not a crowded place. Food was good overall.

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.