Came in after a long day at the Hot Rod Power Tour. Not only did this hard working staff cater…read morelunch at that event for a few hundred people, they still kept their doors open to many families from the Tour for dinner. Kim the manager is amazing! Took great care of us with a great sense of humor, even after a long day. The staff was hustling, well done! Food was great, we really enjoyed the nachos. The BLT was on point after a hot day. Not sure when we will be back in Rantoul, but I will definitely come back to ET's if we do.

I absolutely love the Reuben here -- it's always flavorful and perfectly prepared. I usually pair…read moreit with the smoked mac and cheese, which is rich and comforting, or the sweet potato fries, which have just the right balance of crispiness and sweetness. The chicken quesadilla is another standout, packed with flavor and cooked just right. Their burgers are consistently delicious, and the peanut butter and Sriracha bacon sliders offer a bold, unique combination that somehow works perfectly together. Their service is spot on. kudos to Kim and her team!!!

Hands down my favorite bar in town!! Great cocktails, good selection of wine and warm, friendly…read moreservice always. Top notch bar food too, every food item in the menu and they were all delicious!!

Googled "bars with a good vibe" when we were in the Champaign area and found this little gem!! Such…read morea cute street with a number of options for food & drink, but Punch was perfect for a cocktail and something light to eat at the end of a full day. We ordered the "salad and skewers" and tried 3 different kinds of meat! So yummy. It was a quiet night for the place when we visited so we had over the top service and attention.

Patrick is awesome! What a cool dude! So chill, we had no idea he owned the place until well after…read moreour first interaction. So kind, caring, interested. For sure wanted to make his customers smile. He succeeded!! We will definitely be back each time we travel from the middle of Michigan to the middle of Kansas and back! #happythreeyears #happytwentyyears #happyfiftyyears #letsmeetinireland2026

Excellent food and service! Delicious appetizers including duck wonton and cheese fries.read more

We were there on a warm summer evening and dined outside where the classic downtown buildings…read moreprovided shade for the setting sun. The staff was friendly and welcoming. We ordered drinks and two special appetizers, shrimp in a spicy cream sauce and pork belly bits with diced mango. Both were delicious. For our mains, we chose: Sassy Chicken Thighs and Brown Sugar Brined Pork Chop. The chicken thighs melted in my mouth. We spoke at length with the manager after our dinner and tried to guess the ingredients in the outstanding sauces. The sassy sauce had in addition to the honey and Dijon, some cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, and cumin. Not too spicy, just enough zip to make it interesting. The pork chop was also amazing. Tender and juicy with a cherry balsamic glaze. We would definitely recommend a visit and plan to return the next time we're in town.

Love the owners always makes me feel home. I love coming to a place good vibes and convo.read more

A beautiful place for dinner and/or drinks. Great bourbon selection!…read moreMason is most gracious and welcoming! He took care of everything we needed and was helpful in going over the menu with us. Definitely a go to for an enjoyable time

We came here while in town for graduation at Illinois State University. While on the outside it is…read moreunassuming, the inside reveals a clean, large dining room that feels upscale. We had a reservation so we were seated promptly at a large table in its own little alcove in the back. While the place was busy, we could chat comfortably with one another and felt adequately separate from other tables. The menu has a bit of everything, so everyone should be able to find something they like on it. We started with cocktails, mozzarella sticks, and pretzel bites. The cocktails were good but I could've used less sweetness in mine. The mozzarella sticks and pretzels bites were standard, which means they were great as usual. For a group of 5 of us, an order of each was enough to hold us over until the main meal. I personally got the fish sandwich for my dinner with fries. The fish was great and large enough that it hung over the sides of the bun. My only complaint about the sandwich was the lack of tartar sauce on it. The cook must have just added the smallest dash, as the only sign it was there was a little spot of discoloration on the bun. The fish was good but the sandwich would have been better with more moisture from that tartar. The fries it came with were standard shoe string fries. Nothing special but hit the spot all the same. Everyone else at the table enjoyed their meals as well and we left comfortably full with no leftovers. Overall the meal came at a good pace, the atmosphere was nice, and the prices were reasonably. If in town again we would come back here.

Only two of our three entrees came out initially. A quick…read moreapology from the other server who brought out my meal after a while and that was it. No one checked on us again until they brought the check. My empty water glass sat there for most of the meal. Food tasted great, neat little place, but our service was off.

Quaint outdoor seating Inside seating is tight…read more Good variety on the menu. Buffalo Chicken wrap was good. Protein bowl was greasy. (Not enough grilled chicken). Service was fine. Nothing to write home about.

I was so grateful this place was open late! I was surprised to see that not all bars in a college…read moretown are open to 2 on a weekend! My cousin, friend, sister and I were trying to find a place to have some drinks after my cousin's daughter's wedding and someone told us about this place a couple blocks down from our hotel. We walked in the freezing rain/snow and were so happy to get inside this warm bar. The bouncer at the door and the bartender were both very friendly and the service was quick. Prices were reasonable too. We found a table and all were able to have a couple of drinks before they closed. The vibe in this place was fun too!

My friend visiting from California who I rarely see dropped their entire drink on the counter which…read morewas the modest of honest mistakes. Not even a shot was given for the friendly sportsmanship, unless $$$. Will not return but ok I guess.

The Lit is such a cute spot for brunch! I've really enjoyed the brunch breakfast burger and the…read morehash brown is crispy. Big fan of the kimchi dip!

The entire reason for my trip! I have been eye balling this place for almost two years. The places…read moreis so freaking cute. Books and goodies galore. What amazed me the most was how good the food was! Mind blown!! They were extremely busy but the wait wasn't all that long and I got to browse before and after eating. Such a cute spot with friendly and diverse staff!

We visited Baxter expecting to have a finer dining experience in the Champaign area. When we…read morearrived, we were greeted and seated promptly. We ordered two of their specialty cocktails, which took a little long to be delivered but subsequently were very good. Next we ordered the stuffed mushrooms, Halibut and filet medallions. Service was a little slow so we decided to just enjoy the time together. Our appetizer arrived and was outstanding. It was a bit of a wait for our entrees to appear and when they did we were disappointed with the wait. The filet was ordered medium well and arrived seared to almost well done other than the very center was cold and red. The halibut was overcooked as well but regardless I decided to enjoy the halibut because it was still palatable. The filet, on the other hand was not. It was tough and just not very good. I fully expected to spend the money on a fine dining experience but didn't feel that experience was met. We will try Baxter again in the future with hopes of a better experience but our history there has been hit and miss!

Came in after the Illini beat Maryland on a Saturday evening. No issue with getting a seat right at…read morethe bar. Bar tender seemed a bit overworked, vary harried and not super friendly, but reasonably fast. Ordered the gnocchi and filet tips. Started with the Baxter's salad. That was excellent! The gnocchi was promoted as 'crisp' which I found intriguing. Not crisp at all. Standard fair. Filet was okay, but not great. Mushroom sauce was great! Ambiance is that of a classic steak house. Nice place, will come back again to try the steak.

Bartenders were good- attentive but not overbearing. Bar stools are awful- tiny and make you feel…read morelike they want you to stay as short a time as possible. Mentioned to staff by fellow patron. Staff nodded like they hear it all the time. Also very willing to adjust the tv for March madness games. My Food was fine. It tasted like seafood that had been frozen. Not bad but a little "fishier" than I would expect at the price point. I wouldn't come back and try something else.

Nice comfortable place, like an old style lounge. Good quality drinks, but expensive.read more