Breakfast Rec's in C-U?

altgeld88 · Sep 9, 2025

Hi all... we'll be on campus for one night next week before heading to the IU game. We're looking for breakfast recommendations in town. I've been on campus twice in the past three years. Courier Cafe in Urbana is my go-to from back in the day but I'd like to try something else. For example, when I was at Courier last month my daughter noticed Bunny's Tavern around the corner, which apparently serves breakfast.

Thanks in advance for your recommendations!

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chiefini · Sep 9, 2025

Can’t go wrong with Merry Ann’s Diner on the corner of S. Neil and Florida, across from GameDay (unless you want alcohol with your breakfast).

IlliniFam · Sep 9, 2025

Original Pancake House on West Springfield.

logjam · Sep 10, 2025

Sam's Cafe on Neil street...ate there today...

illinoisfootball · Sep 10, 2025

Second Merry Ann's

altgeld88 · Sep 11, 2025

Hi all... thanks to each of you for replying and your suggestions. We really appreciate it.

altgeld88 · Sep 11, 2025

illinoisfootball said:
Second Merry Ann's

I originally thought you meant that there's a second Merry Ann's location. Then I got it. Yes: I'm slow.

GrayGhost77 · Sep 11, 2025

altgeld88 said:
I originally thought you meant that there's a second Merry Ann's location. Then I got it. Yes: I'm slow.

There used to be three back in my last days living in CU (2011). One in Urbana by campus, one in downtown Champaign, and the original on Neal.

pruman91 · Sep 11, 2025

altgeld88 said:
I originally thought you meant that there's a second Merry Ann's location. Then I got it. Yes: I'm slow.

illinoisfootball · Sep 15, 2025

So how was the food?

OrangeAndBlueBlooded · Sep 17, 2025

IlliniFam said:
Original Pancake House on West Springfield.

Original is my favorite breakfast place of all time. Eggs cooked right, thick cut bacon. and the best pancakes I've ever had. Weekends can get quite busy but their staff is very efficient.

Another place we enjoy is Le Peep on South Neil. There are also a few tables outside if you like to dine al fresco and the weather is cooperative.

Illiniguy74 · Sep 25, 2025

OrangeAndBlueBlooded said:
Original is my favorite breakfast place of all time. Eggs cooked right, thick cut bacon. and the best pancakes I've ever had. Weekends can get quite busy but their staff is very efficient.

Another place we enjoy is Le Peep on South Neil. There are also a few tables outside if you like to dine al fresco and the weather is cooperative.

In keeping with Pruman's Back To The Future post...Uncle John's.

illinoisfootball · Sep 29, 2025

If anyone is ever in Mattoon, the Honey Bee Cafe on Logan..

logjam · Sep 29, 2025

Illiniguy74 said:
In keeping with Pruman's Back To The Future post...Uncle John's.

My family would go every Sunday after church...I remember waiting in the long lines...good times...