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

Summer Hours
(starting June 9, 2025) 

Mon-Fri | Noon-4pm

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

HOURS
Mon-Thurs | 9am-3pm
Fri | 9am-2pm
Sat-Sun | closed

July 4: CLOSED
July 26-August 10: CLOSED
 

 

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

HOURS
Will vary for summer, please check social media for weekly hours.

 

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

CLOSED for SUMMER
Starbucks at the Union will be CLOSED for renovation, reopening for the start of Fall 2025. 

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

HOURS
Mon-Fri | 11am-2pm
 

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

HOURS
Now-July 11:
Mon-Fri | 11am-2pm
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

HOURS
CLOSED for Summer

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–Fri | 8:30am-4pm
Sat/Sun | Closed
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BIF:
CLOSED until Aug. 18
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CIF: 
May 19-22 | 9am-1pm
May 23-Aug. 18 | CLOSED
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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 
Saturday | 11am-4pm
Sunday | CLOSED

 

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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Hours
CLOSED for Summer