Flying Machine Avionics

We tried Kyoto cold brew that's made from the glass apparatus and it was so good. We are very picky…read moreabout our cold brew, and it was within the range we could accept-- not overly acidic, strong roasted flavor but not overshadowed by the bitterness. It hit all the checkmarks for us. Even after a day old it was still reallly good. Server was also super helpful in getting us suggestion for another specialty drink. We avoided the sweeter ones so landed on the London smog latte with steamed oat milk, 2 shots of expresso, earl gray and cane syrup. The earl gray flavor was just perfect with the coffee and oat aroma. One of the best flavors coffee we've had. After the tea got steeped for a while it got a bit too strong but I still liked it at a lot. I love that it's aromatic without being overpowered by sweetness.

BrewLab is such a solid coffee spot in Champaign! I'm from out of town and have been here twice!…read moreThat's a testament in itself. I've had both a hot vanilla latte and an iced crème brûlée latte here and loved them. The vanilla was smooth and cozy, and the crème brûlée was creamy, sweet, and just the right amount of indulgent. The vibe inside is relaxed and modern, perfect for hanging out, studying, or catching up with a friend. The service is quick and friendly. Perf!

Black sesame matcha with two shots of espresso

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Caffe Bene

4.1(51 reviews)

First of all they were open between Christmas and New Year. Most businesses on campus are closed…read more Starbucks, Dunkin ... Clean, bright, friendly and great selection. Got a large mocha with Expresso shot. Outstanding. Hot. Great flavor. I'll be back.

Came back and tried the black sugar boba !!! It was so good I got it with less sweetness as I was…read moretold it's much sweeter than brown sugar boba and it was a good choice! The drink was very sweet and had a good amount of boba !!

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Cotti Coffee

4.5(2 reviews)

The menu reminds me of luckin coffee. I got the orange americano and the grape tea. The americano…read morewas not bad, pretty refreshing. The grape tea is so sweet. I got half sweet and I taste no tea. Basically juice but I imagine it would taste good with espresso.

A new coffee spot at Green Street. I grabbed a blue latte (forgot the name lol) someday earlier,…read moreand it tasted literally amazing! My friend got a coconut water, and she was impressed by the taste as well. Would love to explore their menu more. The staff were nice and kind. The space inside is kinda small, so to-go would be a better choice.

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Matcha En

Great service, great drinks, and great vibes. I came here during finals to study and try their…read morematcha and was very satisfied! The strawberry matcha is sweet and flavorful. The inside is quiet and has a great seating area for studying, it was very clean and had a cute community board inside! I was served quickly by a lone person with optimism and a smile. I felt very welcome and enjoyed every moment of being here! I will definitley be back to try their desserts!

This dessert shop was a wonderful find for me. I went here to get a matcha oriented drink but ended…read moreup getting a soft-serve swirl. Upon arrival, I checked out the menu and saw a lot of wonderful variety of items that I wanted to try; however, I only had room for one thing. While scoping out the menu, my eyes fell on their soft-serve flavors. They not only had chocolate and vanilla flavors but also, hojicha, matcha, and ube. Plus, you could get them in a swirl or just as two flavors in a dish. I immediately decided that I wanted the Hojicha and Ube pairing. My son got the Matcha and Ube combo. Both were good. I liked all the flavors. Hojicha was my favorite, followed by Matcha, and then Ube. Each of these ice cream had rich flavor and the texture was smooth. The pricing of the soft-serve was on the high side but the portion size was good. The Ice cream is made in-house including the Hojicha. The shop was busy. It was frequented by U of I students, it seemed. The service was good. I'd go back here if I were to be in Champaign again. Check it out.

Ube & Hojicha Ice Cream in a Cup ($7.50)

Black Sesame Hojicha Latte ($7.50)

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Strawberry Matcha Latte ($7) - strawberry tastes artificial. There's no strawberry pieces, just strawberry syrup.

Latea Bubble Tea Lounge

4.1(115 reviews)

Locally owned & operated

5 years in business

I come here every time I am in Champaign, the bubble teas are top tier. I am usually here in summer…read moreso parking is a breeze.

Stopped by for a midweek treat for their amazing deal: Tuesdays 12-5pm = BOGO on any drinks if you…read morefollow them on Instagram and post to your story My order: * Crème Brûlée Thai Milk Tea - less sweet, less ice ofc * Crème Brûlée Matcha Latte - less sweet, less ice Got one for me and my roomie, which made it even better Both drinks were super delicious. The crème brûlée layer is really creamy and light. it complements the Thai tea perfectly without being too heavy. The matcha latte was smooth and well balanced too. They offer two boba options (brown sugar or honey), we went with brown sugar and it was cooked perfectly. Ideal QQ texture, not too soft, not too chewy. Also, this spot is just a quick walk from campus, which made it feel extra nostalgic. definitely brought me back to my U of I school days. Highly recommend if you're craving something sweet and want to raise that A1C by a few points!

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TEAMOJI

3.9(51 reviews)

0.6 mi

It's a solid spot! Very easy to order digitally and you just need to wait to pick up your food…read more Very little human interaction, but that's the nature of this shop. Drinks and food themselves are very interesting and well made. Not in a "this is amazing", but it was good. My group and I enjoyed everything that we ordered, so the drinks and food were probably designed to please as many people as possible. The variety in their menu is interesting and I'm surprised they were willing maintain their diverse selections. The location is more in a hole-in-a-wall spot. Parking is a pain, but it's in a walking neighborhood amidst a bunch of stores and restaurants. It's a nice place to pop by for a quick drink or dessert after a huge dinner or for a walking break. The biggest concern I had with the place is that it's really not designed for people to stick around. Very few seats or uncomfortable standing areas. It's got this industrial layout where you go in, order digitally, get your food and get out.

There were so many Asian tea spots here in Campus town to choose from, but happen to stop in to…read moretry. For a weekend, there was no extremally long lines today due to many digital kiosk available to order. I just had a taste for a mango tea ($8) and splurge for toppings. The order and dink in hand took not more than 10 minutes. The taste was spot on but I wish there was on option to choose the percentages of sugar to add/remove from the drinks.

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Taro milk tea with boba and Thai milk tea with crystal jelly

Cracked on Green

4.0(187 reviews)

0.6 mi

I can confidently say I have been (at) cracked on green street…read more On a more serious note, I do feel as though a lot of people overlook Cracked on Green simply because not many people go out to get breakfast together. It is usually just going out for lunch, or for dinner. However, I think that this was one of the best burrito's that I have ever had - and I have been to SF! The egg chorizo burrito is what I would recommend. A bit pricey, however.

Service is fine. But the food is really good. Crispy tots were crispy, and had the Dirty Bird is…read moredelcious.

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Quesadilla with spinach added

Bakelab

4.6(55 reviews)

1.0 mi

I tried the Tyson cold brew, salmon croissant, and fruit danish -- all were amazing!! The staff…read morewere so nice, the atmosphere was great, and everything I got was tasty. Will definitely go back!

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!

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Seating, lychee and pistachio croissant, cup

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Moge Tee UIUC

3.8(14 reviews)

Let's start with that the staff here has serious attitude problems. We stopped by to check it out…read morecuz it's kind of unique. The guy working there tried to dissuade us from trying their matcha lime drink. We couldn't find it on the menu even tho he insists it existed but heck it was under some obscure name which he didn't help us find. He said it's bitter and not good but I think he just didn't wanna make it cuz it's hand crushed. Actually the drink was very good, despite it was loaded with ice, so the drink was actually very little for the price. We got a rose latte that didn't taste like much. Still expensive. Honestly the drinks are fine, but the guy was such an a-hole. He just glared at us like he's never seen children before or just repulsed by the sight of kids. We said thank you and bye to him and he just completely ignore us. If he didn't wanna be there, maybe he shouldn't work there. Not a good look for this place.

Solid bubble tea place on campus. Have not tried their MT/fruit teas, but their smoothie drink and…read morematcha were good. Their cheese foam is really, really dense/thick. Not sure how this boba place differentiates from the other 5 boba places on green street. The lighting inside is uncomfortably too bright.

Crème Brûlée Uji Matcha

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Dave T.

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7 years ago

Good coffee place, not to crowded at the busier times. Everyone here is friendly and helpful, much appreciated. Wife likes to get a little creative with her drink choices, and the staff seems to always accommodate. Again, a good place for a good cup of coffee! read more

Olivia F.

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1 month ago

Got coffee (2 lattes) here on a monday morning. There was no wait, and the ambiance was nice and quiet. A good place to study/wok. There was parking on the street on the side of the building. The service was quick. read more

Grace

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1 month ago

Good coffee, quiet space, and helpful staff. Good place to get some work done if you need a change of scenery

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