The burgers and salads are wonderful. Definitely the best fries in town, and you can even order sweet potato fries. Great service, and cozy atmosphere. read more

Best Burgers in CU. Everything else on their eclectic menus also pretty rocks the most. That will be all.

Farrens may not have the fanciest atmosphere, but the burgers are great! In particular, their burger specials (kobo beef or bison burger) are great! The fries are made from real potatoes, the service is very kind. I usually hardly ever finish a whole dish at farrens, it's abundant and really tasty. You can tell that they use high quality ingredients. read more

Be cautious of the red hair waitress!!!!! Have to say firstly, when we went there today like 11:30 am, there were nobody inside the store at all. I know it is a pub-ish place, but I brought my 1 year old daughter simply because I heard their burger could be impressive. Turned out, not at all, just normal burger with an overcharged price, that is all. And what came next is what made me determined not to visit any again. My daughter needed to get her diaper changed before we leave, and the RED HAIR WAITRESS immediately showed indifferent look on her face and impatiently assign us to their shared toilet where no place can be used to change diaper if you don't count the dirty mosaic floor. I am pretty sure if they can, they will cancel the in-store highchairs and post a "no kid allowed" sign. In conclusion, Mediocre FOOD and WORST SERVICE in Campaign area. read more

This place is great. Simple menu and the food is excellent if you're looking for a good burger and fry.

Im gonna sum this up quickly. Booooo!!!! Service/serve was ok, food WASNOT worth what they were charging (cold fries and hard ass bread on the philly cheese steak sandwich). AND I smell like a resturant! Ugh! Won't go back nor will I suggest anyone go there. read more

The food is terrific! However the service can be a little slow so plan accordingly. On weekends be seated by 6:00 or you will miss a 7:30 movie. read more

I have heard so many good things about this eatery..... today I was very disappointed. First time to visit Farren's and I was not impressed with the sandwich I ordered. My friend and I both ordered chicken sandwiches. I had the Santa Fe Chicken sandwich and he had the Chicken and Mushroom sandwich. The chicken was dry and tough. It had no flavor whatsoever and it was served on a hoagie bun that was way too big for the chicken piece. I will say the fries and his homemade tortilla chips were good. The waitress was very friendly and the establishment was clean...... I suggest ordering a burger next time definitely. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Champaign! I always get a bacon burger and it is amazing. I have never had a burger under or over cooked. The fries are always good. I also love their beer menu. I swear, nothing goes better with a bacon burger than a Scotty Karate Scotch Ale! I have brought friends, family and girlfriend, with no complaints! Parking is not an problem with the parking deck right next door. read more

I love going to Farren's for lunch. I had somehow managed to forget about the place for a while, and when I went back it was better than I remembered. I usually get the Steak Salad, which is excellent. I'm writing this review specifically to point something else out, though: Farren's is an absolutely wonderful place to bring my 17-month-old daughter. The waitress with the curly red hair (whose name I don't know, unfortunately) offered us fruit and oyster crackers for her as soon as we sat down. Later, since there isn't a traditional "kid's menu," she offered to make a cheese quesadilla, which I took her up on. It might seem funny to take a kid to a bar, but it works out great for us. We can have high-quality adult food and she is accommodated as well as (or, in my opinion better than) in any "kid-friendly" chain restaurant. read more

Great food. Cool atmosphere. Service was slow. Maybe caught them on an off-night, but we still felt ignored at our table.

So tasty! I had heard that they had the best burgers in town, so I went, me and my friends all got different burgers, and they did not disappoint. Fries are pretty standard, but burgers are fantastic. read more

Only fries in champaign i can have with my soy, gluten allergy. And they are amazeballs! fresh cut potatoes fried in canola oil...yes please! I'm enjoying an order now . I always order to go tho because the place is underground, dark , with no windows...and the outside dining is located next to dumpsters :/ read more

The hostess is terribly RUDE and nasty. The seating is horrible. Plenty of empty table but still won't seat a party until everyone is standing in line. The last time I was there the food was good but really slow. Our party left without being served. Terrible customer service. read more

This may just be my favorite place to eat in C-U! I recently discovered them and love them :) It's a bit of a hole in the wall, which makes it even more fun, and totally worth finding. The staff has always been really friendly too! read more

Really really solid. It's easy to miss this place, because it's tucked back off the street. The ambiance won't blow you away, but the bartenders know their stuff and are very funny, the burgers are great and the fries really make it. Plus they always have a decent and unexpected on-tap beer selection. This is slowly becoming a favorite go-to place. read more

I love the food, and in my opinion it's the best in champaign/Urbana. Everything from the chicken tacos to the burgers to the specials of the day, you can't choose wrong. I would give it 5 stars but more often than that I get so-so service. They get busy and i understand that but sometimes too slow. read more

Just visited for the first time and we were very impressed with the food and prices. The buffalo wings were amazing-crunchy, juicy, and meaty! The house made bleu cheese we legit too! Our waiter was awesome and kept it real! He recommended The Russell burger which did not disappoint. Will definitely be back! read more

Very good burgers. I always get the Mother Load. That bleu cheese sauce is amazing. Their appetizers are really good, but a word of caution that if you order fries with your burger it's a LOT of food. Just a little forewarning if you want to load up on an appetizer too, you may need a to-go box. read more

I'm not a big burger person, but once in a while I like a really good one. We found this place by Googling restaurants, and boy am I glad we did. It's a small place, kinda hidden, but right next to a parking garage, so that was good. The burgers were 1/2 lb, so my hubby and I split one, and the fries were plenty enough for 2 people. We had fried cauliflower for an appetizer, which was delicious. The burger was the best I ever had, juicy, cooked just right, and a really good taste. I swear, I could've eaten the entire burger, and next time I'm getting my own! read more

I'd been running errands all day and then had to work at State Farm Center. I left work and was starving and I wanted a real burger not that disgusting fast food crap. I made my way to Farren's. I had been here once before. I was seated quickly. When the server came I ordered a glass of water but mentioned I wanted a cup of coffee. The server said they didn't have any made but they were willing to make it. I said no, don't make it just for me and it was after 6pm. I ordered the Russell and I was sitting there a few minutes later texting my boy and here came the server with a cup of coffee! I was so grateful! Then almost immediately came the burger. It's made with blu cheese and mushrooms so it's a little sloppy but I'm telling you, it is amazing. As I was eating a few of the other staff came and checked on me. It feels really good as a patron to have a staff that works hard and shows they care instead of what you find at a lot of the disgusting fast food joints. Definitely a worthwhile experience and Farren's will definitely become one of my regular stops downtown. read more

Greatest burger around. Super atmosphere. We were able to sample a beer before ordering. I will definitely go back.

I absolutely love Farren's! I always order the steak salad...every time! I have had many steak salad's at various different restaurants not only in Champaign, but all over the U.S. and nothing even comes close in comparison! This is one great steak salad! I could eat one every day if I could afford it. The service is always fast as well...even during their busy lunch rush! It's a bit on the pricey side, but well worth it! The salad is loaded down with steak. Sirloin, I think. Grilled onions and mushroom, drizzled with a heafty ranch dressing. Not watered down like some places. Finally, it's topped with big chunks of blue cheese! AWESOME! read more

SOLID burger. I got a daily special--burger topped with barbacoa, ghost pepper cheese, and cilantro ranch--and thoroughly enjoyed it. At $14, the price was perhaps a little high, but I'll definitely return. They must use a propane or gas to grill inside, though. There was a noticeable scent of gas throughout the dining room during our first and only experience here so far. Not sure if that was a one-time thing, but if it isn't they should definitely look into it. read more

Came here on a packed Saturday night with a group of 7 people. We were seated after a good 20-minute wait. Waiters and waitresses were welcoming and accommodating, but the service, after we ordered, was slow as molasses. Granted, it's a busy weekend night, but how long does it take to get an order of burger and fries cooked? It was probably an hour between us entering the door and getting our food. However, after my green chile cheeseburger came, the wait didn't seem so bad after all. It's hands-down the best burger place in town, and I'm surprised it took me this long to find it. The meat had plenty of juiciness and flavor, and the thick, but not overpowering bun soaked up a lot of the sauce. The secret to an enjoyable burger-eating experience? A good meat-to-bun-ratio and a manageable stack. If the stack keeps falling apart, you're not going to have a good time. Farren's makes a remarkably well-balanced burger, and that in itself gets this restaurant 4 stars. But tortilla chips come standard with the burger, instead of fries? What were they thinking? Have a burger here with a smaller group of people on a less-crowded night (or for lunch). It's slightly on the pricey side but you won't be disappointed. read more

Food is always top notch. The burger is by far the best on CU and probably one of the best I've ever had. The homemade chips are a must and are definitely worth the $2 extra on the bill and don't skip out on the hummus or craft brew. The only thing keeping me from 5 stars is the service. It can be pretty inconsistent and when it's bad, it's really bad. read more

Favorite bar food in all of CU! Also, my favorite burgers. Anything with blue-cheese and/or bacon is a winner. It does have its quirks, though. The service is pretty impersonal, which I personally love because its fast and efficient, but people I've brought there have been turned off by it. Always pay extra for the fries--not sure why they cost extra but they're pretty tasty. Be prepared to wait on the weekends, but don't be terrified by the length of the line as tables turn over quick. read more

Great burger, with great fries (unfortunately extra -- the tortilla chips it comes with by default are good, but seriously it seems like a cop-out). The waiters were knowledgeable and friendly, but not overbearing. The vibe is, as people say, dark but cool, and it is very difficult to spot if you don't already know where it is. One weird moment -- the first time we ever went to Farren's, my gf asked the waiter for a beer recommendation and received a "Wheach" -- a Peach Wheat. This was a very good selection, as it combines two of her favorite things: fruit-flavored beer and puns. The next time we went back, she asked for the Wheach -- and the waiter had no idea what we were talking about. Not "we're out" or "it's no longer in season" or "we no longer carry that" -- he had never heard of it. All of the beer we've gotten there since has been solid, but we never saw the Wheach again.... read more

Delicious food. Delicious beer. Just Delicious. We had the Fire Burger and The Russell Burger. Happy bellies!!!! Highly recommend!!!!

Farrens can be an excellent.place to.get a.burger if they.could somehow teach their.cooks how.to.cook them to the correct.temp. I ordered it.Medium Rare. What showed up.was a burger much smaller than the.bun, an obvious clue it was over cooked. It was a.dry juiceless burger.Well done for sure. I repeatedly try this place but they.get.it right only.1 out if 3 times. Service is.slow.and indifferent when owner isnt.around. read more

overrated. Maybe it was just the one day that I went. They were really busy that day. The portions are huge and it looked great but overall the burger was bland and the fries as well. Everyone in my table felt the same way and thought it was an underwhelming experience. read more

Food always tastes good. The staff here are friendly and welcoming. I have never left unsatisfied. . The chicken tacos are a favorite and reasonably priced for ten dollars for three. The homemade salsa is delicious. If you get the fresh cut fries ask for s side of vinegar. Farrens is one of the best restaurants in this area. A true treasure indeed read more

oh hey best burger i have ever had in my life. service was quick and good. we got there earlier but as we were leaving the wait was getting long. they seemed understaffed service wise. but they handled it well. get the chips not the fries. read more

This place has my favorite burgers in CU, hands down. When I go, I try to order something else (just to see what there other food is like), but I always end up getting a burger. The Russel is excellent. read more

Great place to get a burger!! Ahh i love coming here! I have been in love with almost every burger I have tried here! The fries though are super oily so that's what brings down my rating but everyone should try these burgers! read more

I have been going to Farrens for years. The best thing about Farrens is the consistency! I know I can count on the same great food from the same menu. When I want to "mix it up", I will sometimes venture to their specials menu that features items that are untypical of an establishment that size. Farrens used to be the best kept secret town. The only bad thing about Farrens is now the secret is out and sometimes you have to wait for a table. read more

Probably the best burger in Champaign.. Not enough meat with one patty? Double it up and go all out. Small seating area but usually still don't have to wait in this tucked back treat. read more

The burger I had at this joint was amazing. I didn't love how small the seating area ended up being, but the food was well worth it. Again though, as I was eating, waiters and waitresses, busboys, and more were brushing my chair as they walked by. It was a terribly crowded feeling. But the food was excellent, there's no doubting it. read more

I ordered the Santa Fe chicken sandwich. Worst sandwich I ever had. The chicken was under-cooked and the sandwich just didn't taste right. Couldn't have more than two bites. Bad experience. Not going back again. read more

Nice little place. Hard to find but we'll worth it. Fresh cut fries and great burgers.