Rick's Bakery made the most STUNNING cake for my grandmother's Celebration of Life party. It was…read moresuch a perfect tribute to her. I gave them a couple inspo photos but what they did went absolutely above and beyond what I imagined and everybody at the party was amazed and had nothing but good things to say. And that's just the outside! The taste was amazing, too. It was a half sheet princess cake which was delicious! Rick's made my graduation cake, a custom princess cake, over a decade ago and so I was so happy to see this was still an option they offered. Aside from the cakes Rick's has so much to offer. I grew up in Urbana -- I live out of state now -- but whenever I come to visit I stop in to grab a spinach and feta stuffed croissant! Definitely go check them out if you're in town!

My husband and I were new to Urbana, Illinois. We stopped into the bakery shortly after it opened…read more I tried the tamales de mole. It was super moist, with a good flavor. The cashier greeted us with a smile. Service was great! The bakery is small with good prices. I can't wait to have those tamales again!

I'm normally a huge fan of this bakery as the quality of the bakes are pretty good so we come here…read moreoften as you can see in my previous review. However, a few weeks ago, (6/6/26) I had a disappointing experience with a staff member there while picking up an online cake order. On the day of cake pick up, I was done with errands at around 10am, I called the bakery to ask if it was possible to pickup the cake early. The girl on the phone sounded very annoyed with my request (I was just asking, they could have said no) and told me they don't do pickups until noon but I can still come in. So I get there and she immediately starts treating me like I was a huge inconvenience. As she's handing me the cake, she pulls out a receipt and started scolding me that pickups don't start until noon and it's right there on the website. I showed her my email receipt confirming 10:30am pickup and how there's literally two different sections with different times on their website so i was obviously confused. but she ignored my explanation and continued chastising me for the misunderstanding of the pickup times. I just let it go as I didn't want to argue but I left feeling very upset. I think management/owners dropped the ball on training staff on how handle these types of situations with professionalism and not immediately placing blame on the customer. I tried my best to smile and be friendly to her but she was starting to become defensive. There was no accountability for the user interface of their website. She made sure to make it known that it was my mistake alone. I have not decided whether I will continue to support this establishment but I won't be back for awhile.

Definitely very Asian bakery with lighter flavor profile. The okara cake was a very interesting…read moreconcept. I've made stuff with okara before and like the particular flavor and texture-- it feels drier and denser because of the soy pulp, but it's something I like. I also like how not too sweet everything is. Their miso salted caramel tart was also good, I also like that they sell day-old stuff with half price. I can get behind the concept and the intention behind how this bakery is ran. Very excited to have discovered this on our trip to visit uiuc. Would've loved to try their sencha, hojicha, and genmaicha next time!

Martinellis is such a cool place for Champaign to have. I love that it's a cafe, bakery, store…read more There's nothing there that isn't good or well crafted here and it's made fresh! It can be a little bit pricey but I definitely think it's worth what you're paying. They have a great outdoor idea to sit in if you have a dog with you and the staff is so friendly. I love seeing their specialty items in their grocery section as well. They clearly pick those items with a lot of thought!

I usually really enjoy visiting Martinelli's: they have fun snack aisles for one to browse through,…read morebread samples, yummy dessert options and a freezer full of goodies. Its got a lot of natural light, plenty of seating and has a really nice ambiance for a quick lunch or coffee date. We stopped by for their delicious foccacia pizza but were informed that they don't serve it after 1:30 pm. We settled on the tuna melt but were disappointed by that; cold tuna salad, greasy soft bread (ie not toasted enough), and a slice of unmelted cheese. It really didn't work. We also ordered a few baked goodies but were disappointed to see a bug flying on the cookies. I'm giving them 3 stars for the overall vibe of the restaurant and past experiences. I'm hoping that today they were just having an off day.

I love small businesses!!! If you're in the area, be sure to stop by Tasty Tart! It's a small…read morebusiness a little outside of downtown, but it's 100% worth the stop. They only have a limited supply throughout the day so I recommend getting there right at opening. The prices are reasonable, there's a lot of options and the staff are very friendly. I tried the biscoff cheesecake, blackberry thyme, and the honey passionfruit. The blackberry thyme was DEFINITELY my favorite! They also have seating inside if that's what you like. Will be back to try other tarts and the coffee!

If I could give this place a million stars I would. I just went hear this last Saturday and am…read moreOBSESSED already! While the parking lot leaves a lot to be desired it was well worth it! I got 5 different flavors and every single one was amazing but my absolute favorite was the Biscoff cheesecake tart! The flavors are so good and the crust is the perfect texture. There really is no way to put into words how great this place is, you really have to try it for yourself!

I love this place!! The cakes are always sooo moist and delicious! I really appreciate the…read moreconvenience of being able to order ahead and picking it up. When you walk into the store you know you know you are getting something good! The store is always clean accommodating to the customers!

My issue with most, if not all, good bakeries is they don't have, nor do they seem to care, baked…read moregoods for diabetics (low carbs, no refined sugars or low sugar). Ricks, Pakera, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Central Illinois Bakehouse, Bake Lab, etc. Do these bakeries not see many food companies are focusing on adding low carb foods to their products?

Stopped by for brunch for the first time, got the eggs Benedict,a cinnamon bun and "Harvest Punch"…read more all were well above the standard of quality I run into at small diners like this. Service was prompt friendly but didn't bother us more than needed, leaving us to eat in peace. Potatoes were actually seasoned with herbs! Ambience is calm and quiet l, definitely coming back for another visit next time I'm in the area!

First time at this location with my daughter on Dad's Weekend. The friendly hostess took my name…read moreand number and called 40 min later to let me know our table was ready. We enjoyed the spread out seating so not on top of others. Great server was hustling. Our drinks and food came out quickly and we enjoyed our skillets. My ham mushroom and onion was light on the ham and heavy on the potatoes. Also my toast had burnt ends. Overall a very good breakfast place near campus!

What an amazing Einstein Bros Bagels location! First of all, the location itself is very spacious…read morewith plenty of tables and chairs for groups, couples, students who need to study, etc. It looks to be a fairly new building so everything seems clean and nice. The crew working there are very friendly and of course.. their bagels are always amazing! There are plenty of free parking spaces in the lot outside, which is always a plus! I think I've found my new study spot.. even if I don't usually study at cafes and restaurants! They have really good breakfast and lunch sandwiches, but honestly, you can never go wrong with a signature bagel and shmear!

Employee who took my order wrong today 10/01/2026 and insisted that I ordered wrong and wanted to…read moreargue versus just making another sandwich without knowing how muchI spend in that shop and now will never shop again. Sandwch cost remake $3.00.....lost monthly revenue due to poor customer service $200. Should have had her verify my order before I paid so I guess thats my bad...would like my tip refunded.

A great assortment of cake and raised donuts, plus outstanding cinnamon rolls. Their prices service…read moreat Royal Donuts is exceptionally friendly. Great prices, too.

Classic donut shop with a few inventive treats among the old standbys…read more Donuts were fresh and simply prepared. We ordered a few of the specials: the "Caramel deLite" (like the Girl Scout cookie), the Homer (pink frosting), and the blueberry special. The CdL and Homer both had plain yeasted donuts as their base. Warm and light, they were soft in the middle with the slightest chew. Like many of the shop's offerings, the flavor and sweetness came primarily from the toppings. The Homer in particular tasted of almond and cherry. The blueberry was a seasonal special: cake donut with blueberries in the batter, and topped with blueberry icing. The flavor was unexpectedly fruity for a donut. A surprising treat! I plan to head back next month to see what new creation the shop has in store.