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.

Cortado was much better than expected! Tea selection was not bad either. Can be loud sometimes, if…read moreyou need a quiet spot for studying but lots of table space and outlets

Black sesame matcha with two shots of espresso

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Drew

Caffe Bene

4.0(52 reviews)

A Coffee place Where Students study and drink delicious coffee, pastries and huge breakfast…read moresandwiches. It's cute, fresh, and lots to choose from. Service is quick and the place is spacious. It's a nice university town.

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.

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Bar area

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

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.

Okay desserts... ( very clearly Sysco, or at least not made in house ) but for some reason the…read morecheese mouse cake tasted like gelatin+cream cheese+sugar. the raindrop dessert was fine (it's hard to mess up a raindrop cake)--however, in BOTH of my desserts there was a wrapper that I needed to spit out ! Also, just these 2 things, they cost 20 dollars !!!! I'm sorry, maybe I would be nicer if your shit didn't cost 20 dollars for restaurant depot jello. Service was great, the employees were nice, and the cafe was pretty empty, so I'd come here to hang out with friends or study if the food was better.

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(189 reviews)

0.6 mi

A great breakfast or brunch place to go! It's neat and clean…read moreinside, and the staffs are very friendly. I remember I ordered the Hungry Chief Burrito this morning. Maybe it was because I went there too early, like 8:25 am, and there was a small group of people ahead of me, it took around 10 minutes to finally got the Burrito. The Burrito costed approximately $10, and it was reasonable due to its size and the rich content. It didn't have a too strong flavor, which is good for me because I don't wanna drink water all the time the rest of my day hahaha! Anyway, I picked some sauce on the table to try different taste. It's right on the Green St, so I believe it would also be a simple choice for to-go breakfast on the way to the classroom.

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.

Lil Cheesy

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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)

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.

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.

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Dave T.

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.

3 months 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

3 months 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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