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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.

Union Restaurants

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

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

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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

Mon | closed
Tues | 11am-3pm
Wed | 11am-3pm
Thurs | closed
Fri | 11am-3pm
Sat-Sun | closed

Starbucks at the Union

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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!

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Main Level Courtyard Café

Mon-Fri | 7am-6pm
Sat/Sun | 7am-3pm

Maize Mexican Grill

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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

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Thai Fusion

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Local family Thai restaurant serving great fast, casual food combination plates. 

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Campus Dining Cafes

Espresso Royale

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

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Illini Union Bookstore 

Monday-Friday | 8am-5pm
Saturday | 11am-4pm
Sunday | closed
 

Sidney Lu Mechanical Engineering 

CLOSED for Summer 2023