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    Farren's

    4.0 (408 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    FARREN'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Spicoli burger: bacon, sauteed mushrooms, sauteed onions, & choice of cheese
    Paul G.

    First thing to know: Farren's has some reserved parking in the lot behind the building. Around spot number 70 you'll see signs indicating which spots are theirs. That being said, Farren's has solid food, a classy atmosphere and friendly staff. I got the Spicoli burger which was pretty good. Needed salt, but I find that's the case with just about any restaurant nowadays. The fries were just okay, but then again, I'm the Fry Snob. Nothing to complain about, just not impressive. I'm sure anyone less bougie about fries will enjoy them just fine. I'd definitely come back to try other stuff from their menu.

    Blackened chicken tacos
    Eric B.

    Farrens has been a treat for many years, 25 or so to be exact, in 3 different locations. This new location is easily the best, just a gorgeous setting and we'll worth the time and effort it took to get it open. Plenty of parking in the lot immediately south of the building as well. I love the food but specifically the chicken tacos (I request them blackened). These are delicious, spicy and full of chicken, onions, lettuce, tomato and wonderful fresh soft shells. Highly recommend!

    The Spicoli Burger
    Joanne C.

    Farren's moved to its new location and it has such a classy high end feel to it! I had Farren's multiple times 2021-2022 and thought it was the best burgers in CU. It has been a couple of years since I last came and honestly it was just not the same. The burger was dry and it did not taste like the "best burger in CU" that I once remembered. The fries are still amazing and crispy!

    Cilantro Feta Pesto
    Cleda W.

    I love this place so much. I used to frequent when I lived in Chambana 10yrs ago. I recently went back to visit for work and I HAD to get my favorite burger and cilantro feta pesto on the side. It was all still the same, just new location (for me). I miss this place so much and I'm glad I got to visit again. It won't be my last time.

    Green Chile Burger -- super juicy and delicious!
    Suren K.

    This place used to have phenomenal burgers. I would always order the green chili burger. The burgers have become more bland and dry. The service is good, it's a nice and casual sit down or you can come for a special occasion if you feel like it. But overall, I wouldn't say this place stands out in particular.

    Chicken Taco

    I liked the atmosphere and staff at this establishment. I think the chicken taco could be improved upon. The sauce tasted like a spicy BBQ. I strongly believe a spicy mayo sauce would have worked better. I will say the amount of protein given was sufficient if not surplus, so that was nice. Additionally, the salsa provided was half-frozen. It felt like it came from a bottle. I would visit this place again but not for the tacos unless the sauce was changed.

    Brisket chili
    Luke W.

    Excellent corner bistro serving a large menu, we loved the burgers! Saturday dinner drop in with four friends to fix our appetites, found friendly service, large oddly European made atmosphere, and good brews and drinks. Enjoyed ourselves and small talk with our waitress, we ordered burgers and could not complain! I did a brisket chili made a perfect drowsy winter day side. My falafel burger was uniquely tasty, lots of going on between the party and various black olives and onions. Highly recommend and the others liked theirs too, wished we had room to try the appetizers and desserts but can see ourselves coming again.

    Taco lunch special!
    Ashley B.

    I know their burgers are good but as a non-burger fan I still like coming here for the different chicken sandwiches, salads and specifically, that ahi tuna appetizer. Always hits the spot!

    Ryan D.

    My husband and I stopped into Farren' s Pub and Eatery while we were in Champaign for a wedding. I was impressed by the look of the restaurant. It's divided into two rooms, a bar area and a dining room area. I got the pulled pork sandwich with sweet potato fries and my husband got the Spicoli burger (hamburger with bacon and caramelized onions) with fresh potato chips. The pulled pork had a great flavor without being overly sauced. The burger had a great fresh taste to it, as did the potato chips. This was a fantastic meal at a really good price. When I come back to Champaign, I will come back. I highly recommend Farren's Pub and Eatery!

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    Sherwin C.

    I have no idea of how I never went here in all my years of undergrad at Champaign. The large tasty menu, very reasonable prices, fun atmosphere, and personal service make this a fun place to visit. The bar is particularly nice, with cool lights and lots of bottles on display to make a cool place to hangout. However, the real standout feature is the food. The Spicoli burger is probably one of the best I've had in the Midwest. The delicious fluffy bun is hardly large enough to fit everything inside. This is why you may want lettuce, tomato, and pickles on the side so that you can enjoy the condensed mountain of flavor you'll get in the fatty bacon, earthy sauteed mushrooms, sauteed onions, and cheese. Surprisingly these don't distract from the very tasty patty itself which is seasoned nicely with a good char on the outside that helps to really seal in the delicious juices inside. Every element of this dish really helps to demonstrate the high quality ingredients from top to bottom. This goes great with their house-made chips which are perfectly crispy and bursting with flavor as well. I was also very impressed with their pulled pork sandwich which is very tender with about the perfect amount of fat and a flavorful sauce as well. This goes well with the crispy and delicious sweet potato waffle fries. Overall, they do American comfort food well and provide an elevated version of your favorite dishes that's certain to delight your palate.

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    Green chili burger was great as was the service. Very nice setting as well. Will come back

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    Great new location, same mediocre food. As a vegetarian there is nothing worthwhile on the menu.

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    Always great food and service. The owner who was on the floor is super nice and made sure it was a good experience.

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    The service was fair and the restaurant clean. The menu offered a good variety while the food was good.

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    Love the food and staff ! Been going there for years. Mushroom and spinach sandwich is my favorite

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    My husband, 2 year old, and 4 year old decided to try out this restaurant. I ordered my children…read more(from the kids menu) two chicken quesadillas. Our waiter said to us "the grilled chicken quesadilla?" I said yes because there was only the one chicken option on the kids menu so I assumed that's what he's talking about. After we got our bill we were charged $2 extra for each kid because of the way the chicken was cooked. I asked him what the modification up charge was for and he said it's because I asked to have the grilled chicken and I said I never asked for that I just pointed to the kids chicken option and he said that. (Again I had no idea there's more than one option of cooking the meat for my 2 and 4 year olds meal). He told me he would be right back. At this point no one is angry. He came back with the manager who asks what the problem is and I told her the same thing I was unaware of the modification up charge and she then said everyone just knows that and it doesn't need to be put on the menu because everyone just knows. I said we've never been here before, how would I know that and she then decided to question if I was lying to her and questions if I'm lying to her while rolling her eyes and smirking at me, and says whatever and walks away to make the adjustment. After I went to go pay, I confronted her saying that was very rude to question if I was lying to her and to roll her eyes at me. She then continued to laugh at me and roll her eyes and say what do you want me to do, just leave. I have never had someone who I'm assuming is the manager be so rude before. I guess make sure you are not being charged for something random because if you want it taken off you will be laughed at and called a liar for not just knowing it's an up-charge. Also the food was just okay.

    Farren's - tacos - Updated May 2026

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