Love this place. Great drinks options and amazing sharables to pair with the beverages. Service was…read moregreat. They have strong knowledge of the drinks. Online orders via Toast at: https://order.toasttab.com/online/punchbarchampaign

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!!

My biggest issue while at ISU was the parking. I feel I shouldn't have to come hours early just to…read moreget a parking spot. If you pay for parking then it should be available. My first semester I would have to park in a gravel parking lot that was no where near my classes. Not complaining because at least I got a parking spot. Then ISU sold that lot to the apartment complex across the street. Great even less parking! They should change their parking policy during finals week. Milner is open 24 hours yet you're still not allowed to park in the lots between certain hours. You could park in the visitor's lot while it's open. However, it's an inconvenience to have to go move your vehicle to the student lot before the arms go down. Sorry, I don't want to have to gather my things and quit studying because of a crappy parking policy. I got a ticket for parking in the regular lot an hour before scheduled times during finals week. I challenged the ticket and got it reversed. They acknowledge I was right but had to be petty and include a photo of the sign stating the parking policy. One other small issue. I previously attended SIUC. I transferred in. Once I was a student there I was classified no differently than the students who started out as freshman. When I transferred in to ISU, I learned they continue to make a distinction between first year students and transfer students. I found this out after applying for the Comm program. There was a checklist of what was expected of transfer students. I assumed, like at SIUC, this was stuff I needed to do before I transferred in. I went to the workshops they mandated. That's when I learned it was all for nothing because I had to wait until I started attending to go through all this. You have been placed with the mark of the transfer student! Dun dun dun!

I cannot express how much I dislike this school. Secondary education majors are given the most…read moreunnecessary amount of work with uncaring teachers and advisors but supposedly this is a top school for education. This school does not care about its students at all. We have had to come to class in the most insane weather conditions (some of us walk 20 minutes to class every day)

This is the most amazing Italian restaurant in the United States. It is very hard to find authentic…read moreItalian food for some reason, but this this was an experience can't thank you enough for your attentiveness to us. Either visiting from out of town is always hard, but Nando nailed it. The food was amazing pictures to follow.

Nandos is one of my favorite places in Champaign. However, this visit was different than most--…read morethey have started doing a set menu with appetizer, entre, and dessert for about $65 per person. The one caveat is that menu items off of the set menu can not just be ordered. For exampl, you cannot just order the arancini balls anymore-- which is one of my faves. This was a smidge disappointing if you don't want to order from the set menu portion. The regular menu has some options but not all that they used to. The food was good per usual just this change up threw us off!

The food taste very much homemade. It tasted awesome. I had the chicken sandwich which I forgot to…read moretake a picture of. The service was outstanding. It was at the end of the lunch rush, but we were in and out in 30 minutes. It looks like an old train station on the inside that's been converted into a restaurant. It's very nice and very clean.

Pro: Strong drinks, good service; burnt ends melted in my mouth. Waiter was super helpful and gave…read moreus insight on what they do best. Con: Baked sweet potatoes tasted like they had been sitting in a heating drawer for too long; rib tips and brisket were ok but bordering on dry (if it needs sauce, there's a problem); green beans were bland and mushy; salmon sandwich was salty but well cooked. Overall, it's a good BBQ joint but not a great BBQ joint. For all the hype, we expected better.

I had the opportunity to dine at Seven Saints recently. The food was delicious, the ambiance was…read moregreat, and there were so many menu options that I truly believe there's something for everyone. I dined with a large group, and we were seated in a private party room that was perfect for enjoying each other's company without feeling crowded or distracted by other patrons. The seating arrangement was excellent, and the atmosphere made the entire experience even better. The service was absolutely outstanding! We had one server taking care of our entire group, and he was phenomenal...super attentive, responsive, and on top of everything throughout our visit. I would absolutely recommend it, especially for anyone looking to enjoy a great meal with a group. I would definitely visit again!

They accommodated our group of 15! The server did an amazing job. I don't know her name, but she…read morewas fantastic. Food is outstanding. Hubby had shrimp tacos, son had sliders, i had one of their amazing salads (BLT). Sangria was also great. Definitely would come back again! Such a cute restaurant in prime location.

Wifey and I decided to come to a brand new place (to us) for our 25th (silver) wedding anniversary…read more While driving up here, Wifey found this place online. We decided, sounds great, so here we are. Coming in, VERY CLEAN, nicely decorated. Love the atmosphere. So we got the fried brussels sprout appetizer with of course, the Gorgonzola crumbles on the side because Wifey doesn't do those! We also got a Mediterranean salad, and a Falafel Burger. Loved our choices! I'll post pictures, and, you know the drill, Wifey will give her opinions! Our server didn't say what his name was, but, a very friendly gentleman. Found out his name is Michael. Quite good brussel sprouts. I'm not usually a big fan. Usually they are just OK. Wifey wanted them so I went along. Surprisingly delicious! The right amount of breading, crisped nicely. Wifey is putting the chipotle aioli on the bun for the Falafel Burger. The pasta salad is great. It's going home for dinner. Take out is a violation of the clause but not this time! The burger was just the perfect taste! Hard to describe. A TINY BIT tangy because of the sauce and just tender veggies! Scrumptious. Wifey's turn: This place is is adorable, happily decorated, and has a warm and classy feel. Hubs mentioned the foods so I will not repeat in depth. The fried Brussels were delightful! I am not a Gorgonzola fan so we made that a side car and I let hubs have the dipping sauce and got me some lemon aioli. I highly recommend this choice! So good. Both the falafel sandwich and the Mediterranean salad were perfectly on point with their Mediterranean taste, vibe and flair. I had to take most of my half of the falafel sammie home for dinner and most of my salad as well. Oh darn! I get to spread the goodness out! I was very pleased with our first visit here. We will be sure to not make it our last. I am happily sated. Yum! This place gets a straight up five stars from me.

Food was amazing…read more Service very good Ambiance very nice. Stopped in while on the job , had a salmon salad and it was perfection Thanks guys Look forward to our next visit

Amazing service, food, and experience. Always a top spot for celebrations, a good family dinner, or…read morea drink after work. Beautiful interior and the bar has a great vibe. Love it!

Looks to be amongst the popular for the locals. I went with co-workers while in town. Solid menu…read morewith a lot of variety. Standard bar food with a bit of flair. Waitress was friendly, seating was comfortable, and the decor was cute. No complaints here.

Glad we came here based on a recommendation of a friend. There aren't any typical waitstaff. Each…read moretable has a QR code to place your order. Very easy! We didn't wait long for our food to be delivered. Extensive menu. We ordered a pretzel as our appetizer. I have the turkey havarti sandwich with German potato salad. My son had a single burger (which was huge!) with fries. Food was delicious! Place is large, clean, comfortable, and everyone is friendly. We'll definitely go back!

Absolutely delicious dinner tonight and a wonderful atmosphere with great service! I had the…read moreSeabass with coconut rice and edamame and all kinds of yummy things in it. My friend had the brace pot roast with mashed potatoes and carrots, and it was better than homemade! The menu is always full of variety from simple to exotic. My favorite place in town!

Had great stuff at this Southern themed restaurant in Champaign. It has a lot of chicken but also…read moreplenty of vegetarian choices if avoiding meats. Watson's is one of the cleaner and shinier hangouts but it still has some campus vibes. A lot to choose from. The prices aren't bad for portion and quality. Coming in the first time it wasn't that busy. It's a lot crazier when school is in session. This has been around for a while now but it's still a pretty cleaner looking kind of place okay to bring families of students or whatever. A lot on the menu. There's shit tons of drinks and we got a few of these. It's about $5 to get a slushie which hit the spot because outside it was hot. There's a few flavors to choose from which rotate. Among the cocktails are a few that are cool looking. I got one of the seasonal specials, the Campfire Mule. This was made with ginger beer, lime, and whiskey. It's about $12 for the cheapest entrees. She got the Tofu Basket, which was big enough for a meal. This was panko breaded tofu triangles and waffle fries, with a choice of a sauce. I got the Watson's Po Boy. This comes with a choice of protein and I got tofu. Comes topped with lettuce, onions, and a choice of sauce and got it with the vegan remoulade. Great stuff. Also has plenty of choices for chicken. They got the hot style. Got to say it has lots to choose from. It's closed Mondays and Tuesdays. There's chicken of course but also plenty of things for vegans and vegetarians.

i am not sure what happened to this place, but ever since they expanded to more locations, this one…read morehas suffered immensely. I am here for Ebertfest and it has now taken over an hour to get drinks, food, and dessert. I am trying to flag down my server because I was worried about the amount of time it was taking. She apologized and took off the dessert, but she seemed to be the only one working. I was near the back so I got to see all the other servers "yucking" it up and just standing around while this poor lady was doing laps. I am from the service industry and only 40 so I'm not being a Karen. This server deserves a huge raise and probably a better job. Pair that with them cutting down the menu, this place went to a "must see" in Champaign to a maybe. What I ate was tasty, but the rest of Champaign has caught up and starting to leave them behind.

Cool little brewery in Champaign. It has a pretty good selection of beers to choose from. The Blind…read morePig is an old school looking place. Great for those looking for a more interesting place for a drink. Has no food but they let you bring in some from outside. After eating we headed here for a drink. It wasn't that busy and we were able to get seated at the bar and able to enjoy the place. This is an old looking place but it's not that old of a business, they just used a lot of old wood. Has a small but good selection of beers. It's about $5 a pint. Best was the U Of IPA. This had notes of light caramel, orange marmalade, orange peel, and pine. Had another location near this that was a little bigger. It seems like they might have closed that one. The only bad thing is there's no food except potato chips but you can bring some in though.

I've enjoyed craft beers in states where the craft began ... Oregon, Washington, Colorado and the…read moreBeers made on-premise at The Blind Pig Brewpub hold their own against the pioneers. I'm an IPA snob, their U of IPA, is a beautiful beer, the Columbia Street Coffee Stout might be the best coffee stout I've ever had. Wings are great, my burger was exceptional. Maybe needs a second slice of queso !