I love a good coffee shop and this place has it going on. The interior is really warm and bright…read more Lots of wood and light shining in through the windows with some modern furniture designs. During the school year you'll find many students studying or conversing with one another at the many tables located inside. Their menu is pretty good size and you're sure to find something to tickle your tastebuds in every category. My go to is the Taro bubble tea, with an occasional order of the Thai tea. The tapioca is by far my favorite in the area. Their waffles are pretty yummy, too.

Pretty nice place with good decorations, great prices for coffee (provided in mugs if you choose to…read moredine in), great calming music to study to. Cons/gripes: - Some of the tables are too low and will hurt your back over time - the big clock on the north wall doesn't tell you the actual time - lack of outlets

I really enjoyed my first trip to avionics. A little hidden gem. Iced coffee was just right. Not…read moreburnt, smooth to the taste. I really love the student atmosphere and my first study session there was a success. Hours vary in summer, so check or call ahead!

Meh. Service isn't that friendly. I felt like we were annoying the barista by even being there…read more Latte was decent. The tea had stevia in it (wtf??) which I personally think is the most disgusting and disappointing sweetener out there. Super weird for it to be a part of the tea bag, IMO. Ambiance? I would LOVE to spend more time there. I love local artists and the vibe there is really great. Soothing, relaxing, chill... but... I go to a coffee shop for the coffee and/or tea and if that's not great and if the barista is annoyed... I'm not going to stick around for the ambiance. (Also, with a name like Avionics, I was expecting a little more decor along that line. So if you're interested in aviation and airplanes, don't come here thinking you've found a fellow aficionado.)

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.

Big enough location to sit here with friends, get some work done, read a book, charge your phone…read more.. Nice selection of pastries (they'll heat up the scones!), and some breakfast sandwiches. The ginger dragon is very sweet and not very gingery. Sweet staff that are friendly and patient.

Living in the past - 2 of 2…read more Once back in this area again, I made it a point to visit Espresso Royale. Little did I know that this location is called "Krannert View," most likely for its being across the street from the Krannert performing arts center that takes up an entire block. And little did I know I would be blocked from crossing the street toward the coffeehouse by the Marching Illini university band. This Espresso Royale looks much the same as it did back in the day. The building stands out because it is a stucco/plastered one in an area where other materials are used to clad buildings. Inside, it is definitely unique, with arched areas that might be eclectic, albeit with some Venetian influences. There is a variety of seating - both upholstered and tables with chairs. There is an upstairs mezzanine, but good luck getting up there with your hands full. I remained downstairs. Their baked goods don't have funky names. They have straightforward names and are fairly good. I had a chocolate chip muffin. Not being a coffee or tea expert to begin with, this warmer day called for iced tea. What I'm seeing is that most coffeehouses jack up the prices on one or the other - the beverages or the baked goods to be viable and achieve their goals. The service was unremarkable, meaning it had to have been decent. Just as in the past, this is a good venue for sitting down to socialize or to concentrate. I didn't come in here all that much because it was in a different part of this twin city university area and because it pulled in a different crowd based on the nearby academic units and services. However, for the small price difference to enjoy this interesting locale named Espresso Royale, it's worth it. I'd definitely choose it over a Starbucks given that Starbucks stores are everywhere.

Good solid boba, reasonable prices and little to no wait time. I would recommend the Roasted Brown…read moreSugar Milk tea with boba added.

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!

The manager Courtney is the best!! Truly the best customer service. We came into the area for a…read moretrip and were a little bummed about sucky weather all week and she really turned our day around. We ended up coming every day after! Give her a raise asap!

I was loving every second of my oatmilk latte…read more I can't believe I have never heard of this coffee place. Came to visit my niece for mothers week here at Urbana university The service was fun felt like a party at the drive thru The place is outside and it's quick service Looking forward to coming back in two weeks

I stopped by Paris Super Crepes in Champaign and had a great experience. I ordered the matcha…read moremilkshake and mango milkshake using the kiosk, which was super quick and easy to use. The ambiance is casual and relaxed, making it a nice spot to hang out or grab something refreshing on the go. Both drinks had amazing taste, and honestly the milkshakes are so flavorful and smooth that the tapioca balls aren't even necessary. In my opinion, they actually taste better without the boba so you can fully enjoy the rich, creamy flavor.

Ordered the Matcha strawberry crêpe with Nutella, it was so good! The perfect dessert after a good…read moremeal. The service did take a long time it took probably at least 30 minutes to get our crêpes. There's nothing special about the inside. It's just your regular order at the counter and wait for your food type of ambience.

I have probably gone to this espresso royal at LEAST once a week this whole semester. I am usually…read morestarving and in need of caffeine while at grainger so this is a perfect addition. Some of my favorite foods are the veggie breakfast wrap, the turkey sandwich, and the kids tray seems pretty good too. I also love how they give day old pastries! I usually get a sweet coffee like a flavored latte of some sort because sometimes their coffee can be too bitter. I've also heard lots of good things about their chai and also the dirty chai. My only recommendation would be: please please please let us get refills on our drinks! at least at a discounted price bc i usually stay at grainger for hours and that drink never lasts me the whole time. Overall, nice coffee shop to have in a very busy library!