September 1, 200916 yr 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?
September 1, 200916 yr 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.
September 1, 200916 yr murphy's has the best burger in town ( on green st) legend's has a great fish sandwich (also on green st)
September 1, 200916 yr 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.
September 1, 200916 yr 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.
September 1, 200916 yr 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.
September 1, 200916 yr 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.
September 1, 200916 yr 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?
September 1, 200916 yr 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, 200916 yr by ZoomSlowik
September 1, 200916 yr 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.
September 1, 200916 yr QUOTE (SnB @ Sep 1, 2009 -> 03:16 PM) you are correct. Dang, I could sure go for one of those about now.
September 1, 200916 yr Author 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.
September 2, 200916 yr Author 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.
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