Nestled next to the CU Flower House and Old Time Meat & Deli, Hunny Bunny Bakes has made cakes for the community for several years, both in and outside of the current storefront back when …
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It’s never too cold for ice cream at The Main Scoop in Urbana
Even bitterly cold temperatures and screeching winds couldn’t stop me from trying out a new ice cream place in town! With the first location started in Mahomet in 2021, The Main Scoop expanded to Monticello …
Exploring food and drink creativity at BakeLab
Tucked away under Yugo apartments and guest suites in Urbana at the corner of University and Lincoln Avenue, many of you have likely driven right by BakeLab, though likely fewer have had the chance to …
Here’s what’s cooking at Kaori’s Oven
Kaori’s Oven is a hidden gem of Champaign-Urbana. Located in a nondescript building across from Jarling’s Custard Cup (the old Yellowfin location for longtime residents), it’s easy to go on by and not suspect something …
Five ice creams to eat this summer
If you’re anything like me, ice cream is the cornerstone of your summer. Thankfully, there are plenty of places to get ice cream in Champaign-Urbana. Since I expected most folks were already familiar with the …
Eating foraged goods from Berries & Flour
Started in 2017 by Heidi Leuszler, Berries & Flour specializes in products with locally foraged ingredients. Though they started with just the Champaign farmers’ market, they now make trips to the Urbana and Mahomet farmers’ …
Visiting Cocomero, a frozen yogurt café with Korean flair
Located right across the street from Alma Mater on the University of Illinois Quad, Cocomero has been a steady presence of Campustown for a long time. Initially offering mostly self-serve frozen yogurt, they now serve …
A refreshing pitstop at La Michoacana Express
La Michoacana Express is home to a variety of (mostly) cold Mexican sweets. Run by a local family, they make their own ice cream, drinks, and ice cream bars. The ice cream treats have water-based …
Bountiful sweets found at San Miguel Panaderia
Nestled between La Mixteca and El Oasis, San Miguel Panaderia is a great addition to the collection of Mexican food businesses on the corner of University and Cunningham Avenues. They sell more than two dozen …
Grovestone has dessert, too
What kind of place is Grovestone? For the short answer, it’s a great place to go when you want some high-quality olive oil with knowledgeable staff to help you decide. To go more in-depth, Grovestone …