Illini Union Dining offers so many tasty choices, it's hard to make a decision about where to satisfy your taste buds! Scroll down to check out all Union and campus dining options.
CATERING IS AVAILABLE
All the Illini Union restaurants are available to cater your next function. Email to set up your order.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
We make eating better easy breezy with fresh, made-to-order smoothies, wraps, sandwiches and flatbreads that instantly boost your mood.
Main Level SW Wing
Mon-Thur | 10am-4pm
Fri | 10am-2pm
Sat/Sun | closed
Summer Closures:
Memorial Day, Mon, May 29
July 3-7 (4th of July week)
Aug. 7-11
Just Bee Acai
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.
Main Level SW Wing
Mon | closed
Tues | 11am-3pm
Wed | 11am-3pm
Thurs | closed
Fri | 11am-3pm
Sat-Sun | closed
Starbucks at the Union
Enjoy a cup of coffee with the company that has been around since 1971. Starbucks Coffee Company now has a convenient location at the Illini Union Courtyard Café! Grab a drink or treat on the go, or sit and enjoy your time in the brand new state of the art café.
Have a meeting in the Illini Union? Starbucks can cater your meeting/event. Order online today!
Main Level Courtyard Café
Mon-Fri | 7am-6pm
Sat/Sun | 7am-3pm
Maize Mexican Grill
Our food 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.
Lower Level
COMING...
Thai Fusion
Local family Thai restaurant serving great fast, casual food combination plates.
Lower Level
COMING...
Espresso Royale
BIF (Cafe Kopi):
Mon-Fri | 8am-4pm
Sat | closed
Sun | closed
Grainger Library:
Mon-Thur | 8am-5pm
Fri | 8am-4pm
Sat/Sun | closed
Campus Inst. Facility (CIF):
closed until June 3
starting June 5:
Mon-Fri | 8am-3pm
*All stores closed on Mon, May 29; July 3, July 4
Starbucks
Illini Union Bookstore
Monday-Friday | 8am-5pm
Saturday | 11am-4pm
Sunday | closed
Sidney Lu Mechanical Engineering
CLOSED for Summer 2023