FOOD & DRINK

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Order from any of our restaurants conveniently from your seat in the Illini Union (or apartment or classroom). Get a text when it is ready to come pick up.
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Best of Winners from the Daily Illini

Mia Za's and Maize have been named Best of CU in 2025! Check out the great food we have in the Illini Union.
Best Italian Food Best Mexican Food
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CATERING

All Illini Union restaurants are available to cater your next function either in the building or around campus! 
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Underground Events

Come check out the new Underground at the Illini Union! This renovated lower level space features 5 restaurants, social seating, and weekly events. Click here to check out all the happenings at the Underground.
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Grounds for the Garden

Pick up used coffee grounds at the Starbucks in the Bookstore to use in your garden!

Union Restaurants

Brien's Bistro

Briens Bistro

Started as a food truck, this locally-owned American cuisine restaurant, serves burgers, fries, sandwiches, and more. 

Check out our chef and food selections.

 

Lower Level

COMING SOON!

Opening in Fall 2025

Moo of I

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Locally-owned, Moo of I offers custom ice cream and delights. Start with your base soft-serve ice cream and then add in your flavors and toppings! 

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Lower Level

FALL HOURS
Mon-Fri | Noon-4pm
Sat-Sun | closed

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

We make eating better easy breezy with fresh, made-to-order smoothies, wraps, sandwiches and flatbreads that instantly boost your mood.

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Main Level SW Wing

FALL HOURS
Mon-Fri | 9am-4pm
Sat-Sun | will be open for special events
 

 

Just Bee Acai

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Family-owned, local flavor

What is Acai? It is a fruit that come directly from açaí palm trees. These small, dark-purple berries pack a nutrient punch with a whole host of antioxidants, amino acids and essential fatty acids. 

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Main Level SW Wing

FALL HOURS
Mon-Fri | 10am-4pm
Sat-Sun | closed

 

Starbucks at the Union

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University-owned - all profits go back to student programs and events. Enjoy a cup of Starbucks Coffee with a convenient location at the Illini Union Courtyard Café! 

Have a meeting in the Illini Union? Starbucks can cater your meeting/event. Order online today!

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Main Level Courtyard Café

NOW OPEN!

FALL HOURS
Everyday: 7am-9pm
 

Maize Mexican Grill

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Locally-owned with food that is made in-house with the freshest ingredients. All corn tortillas are handmade for each order. We also offer gluten-free options so everyone can enjoy the food we loved growing up.

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Lower Level

FALL HOURS
Mon-Fri | 10am-5pm
Sat-Sun | closed
 

Thai Fusion

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Locally-owned, Thai Fusion offers Thai-Asian cuisine. Their goal is to bring a mixture of flavors to the Champaign-Urbana food scene.

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Lower Level

FALL HOURS
Mon-Fri | 11am-4pm
Sat-Sun | closed

 

Mia Za's

Mia Zas express

Locally-owned offering  pizza, pasta, and sandwiches. A campustown favorite for 25 years and voted best Italian restaurant in Champaign-Urbana.

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Lower Level

FALL HOURS
Mon-Fri | 11am-4pm
Sat-Sun | closed

Campus Dining Cafes

Espresso Royale

Espresso Royale

Locally-owned, locally-sourced, fair-traded coffee and food. With five locations around the campus, we love being a daily part of student life.

Grainger Library:
Mon-Thurs | 7:30am-midnight
Friday | 7:30am-10pm
Saturday |11am-8pm
Sunday | 11am-midnight
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BIF:
Mon-Thurs | 8am-5pm
Friday | 8am-4pm
Sat-Sun | closed
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CIF: 
Mon-Fri | 8am-8pm
Saturday | Noon-5pm
Sunday | 12:30pm-8pm
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Siebel Center for Computing and Data Science:
Mon-Thur | 8am-8pm
Friday | 8am-6pm
Saturday | closed
Sunday | Noon-6pm
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Starbucks - Bookstore

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University-owned - all profits go back to student programs and events. Enjoy a cup of Starbucks Coffee with a convenient location at the Illini Union Bookstore.

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Hours
Mon-Fri | 8am-5pm 
Sat-Sun | 11am-4pm

 

Starbucks - Sidney Lu

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University-owned - all profits go back to student programs and events. Enjoy a cup of Starbucks Coffee with a convenient location at the Sidney Lu Mechanical Engineering Building.

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FALL HOURS
Mon-Fri | 7am-6pm
Sat-Sun | closed