NorthSideSox72 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 OK so, here I sit in scenic Champaign, IL, on a biz trip. I need to find a place to scrounge lunch and dinner tomorrow, near campus. I know there are a lot of U of I folks here, so... Any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmteam Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 The couple times I've been to U of I, I went to Murphy's, on Green St. It was pretty good, it's of the bar and grill variety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 murphy's has the best burger in town ( on green st) legend's has a great fish sandwich (also on green st) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 If you're looking for a more-upscale dinner, check out the Silvercreek in Urbana. It's reasonably close to campus but not walking distance, though. Murphy's is pretty good. There's also Chipotle, Qdoba, Potbelly, etc. right on Green St. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 QUOTE (SnB @ Aug 31, 2009 -> 09:16 PM) murphy's has the best burger in town ( on green st) legend's has a great fish sandwich (also on green st) Agree on a burger at Murphy's. Geovanti's, also on green street, has huge, amazing chicken strips, as well as a wide array of calzone's that are too big to eat in one sitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Fat Sandwich. You will not regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 QUOTE (SnB @ Aug 31, 2009 -> 10:16 PM) murphy's has the best burger in town ( on green st) legend's has a great fish sandwich (also on green st) Murphy's for cheeseburgers and Guinness. I assume Legend's is what DeLuxe turned into and the fish sandwich is their original recipe. If so, it is one of the best fish sandwiches you'll ever have. Totally surprised nobody has told you to make sure you get out to Chester Street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Aug 31, 2009 -> 10:32 PM) Murphy's for cheeseburgers and Guinness. I assume Legend's is what DeLuxe turned into and the fish sandwich is their original recipe. If so, it is one of the best fish sandwiches you'll ever have. Totally surprised nobody has told you to make sure you get out to Chester Street. Holy crap, I haven't thought about a Deluxe fish sandwich for a long time. I heard they had closed a while ago, but if you can get one, definitely do it. Gotta agree with Murphys burger too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Aug 31, 2009 -> 10:09 PM) Agree on a burger at Murphy's. Geovanti's, also on green street, has huge, amazing chicken strips, as well as a wide array of calzone's that are too big to eat in one sitting. Yes, this. How could I forget Geovanti's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomSlowik Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 (edited) I'll throw in a third for Geovanti's (Green and 4th). I'm also a big fan of Za's (roughly Green and Wright), pretty good pasta and it's quick. I can't believe no one mentioned Papa Del's (also on Green, closer to 1st), easily the best pizza down there. If you have a vehicle, my favorite for dinner down there is Crane Alley over in Urbana (115 Main). It's a little more upscale and has some pretty solid food, plus a varied beer selection. Edited September 1, 2009 by ZoomSlowik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Aug 31, 2009 -> 10:32 PM) I assume Legend's is what DeLuxe turned into and the fish sandwich is their original recipe. If so, it is one of the best fish sandwiches you'll ever have. you are correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 QUOTE (SnB @ Sep 1, 2009 -> 03:16 PM) you are correct. Dang, I could sure go for one of those about now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Courier Cafe in Urbana. Not walking distance, but yummy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 Thanks for the input, guys. I had Murphy's last night - cheeseburger and a fat tire. Very good. Tonight, I am going to get some Monical's Pizza for dinner, then head back to Chi-town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 You need to try Fat Sandwiches before you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Sep 1, 2009 -> 05:03 PM) You need to try Fat Sandwiches before you go. didn't work out. They supplied lunch for us, and for dinner I was back near the hotel on south Neil street, so I needed something nearby (no car, I took the train here). I'll make sure to stop by there on the next trip down here. Monical's was pretty decent thin crust pizza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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