Welcome to the Downtown Picnic Parks!
The City of Champaign, in partnership with the Champaign Park District, launched three PICNIC PARKS in downtown! The Picnic Parks support local businesses by adding extra seating for you to enjoy carryout food and drinks in downtown. The picnic parks are open daily from 11 am to 9 pm weather permitting and are located at:
- One Main Plaza (in front of Ko Fusion)
- Park Ave (next to Hamilton Walkers)
- Chester St (in front of Esquire)
Order Carryout & Enjoy a Picnic
Check out all the restaurants and cafes in downtown Champaign offering pickup or carryout. Find the menu or online order form, hours, and contact information under each restaurant listed below. Enjoy your meal at any of the picnic parks!
Ko Fusion* | 1 E Main St
- Hours: Tue-Thu 11 am – 8 pm, Fri-Mon 11 am – 9 pm
- Tel. 217-531-1166
- Order Online
Big Grove Tavern* | 1 E Main St
- Hours: Mon-Thu 4 – 9 pm, Fri 11 am – 11 pm, Sat 10 am – 11 pm, Sun 10 am – 9 pm
- Tel. 217-239-3505
- View Menu
Sticky Rice* | 415 N Neil St
- Hours: Wed-Mon 11 am – 7 pm, Tue CLOSED
- Tel. 217-954-1929
- Order Online
Pizzeria Antica* | 10 E Chester St
- Hours: Mon-Thu 4 – 8 pm, Fri-Sat 4 – 9 pm, Sun CLOSED
- Tel. 217-530-4137
- View Menu
Esquire Lounge* | 106 N Walnut St
- Hours: Mon-Sun 11 am – 2 am
- Tel. 217-398-5858
- View Menu
Hamilton Walkers* | 201 N Neil St
- Hours: Wed-Thu 4 – 8 pm, Fri-Sat 4 – 9 pm, Sun 4 – 8 pm
- Tel. 217-350-0363
- Order Online
Neil St. Blues* | 301 N Neil St
- Hours: Sun-Thu 11 am – 9 pm, Fri-Sat 11 am – 10 pm, Mon CLOSED
- Tel. 217-531-1150
- View Online
Watson’s Shack & Rail | 211 N Neil St
- Hours: Tue-Sat 11 am – 8 pm, Sun-Mon CLOSED
- Tel. 217-607-0168
- View Menu
Miga | 301 N Neil St
- Hours: Mon-Sat 4 – 9 pm, Sun CLOSED
- Tel. 217-398-1020
- View Menu
Farren’s Pub & Eatery | 117 N Walnut St
- Hours: Mon-Sun 11 am – 8 pm
- Tel. 217-359-6977 or 217-355-7689
- View Menu
Maize at the Station | 100 N Chestnut St
- Hours: Mon-Thu 11 am – 9:30 pm, Fri 11 am – 10 pm, Sat 9:30 am – 10 pm, Sun 9:30 am – 9 pm
- Tel. 217-355-3611
- Order Online
Black Dog Smoke & Ale House | 320 N Chestnut St
- Hours: Mon-Sun 11 am – 9 pm
- Tel. 217-954-0465
- Pre-order Menu (next day pickup)
Hank’s Table | 122 N Neil St
- Hours: Tue-Sun 4 – 8 pm, Mon CLOSED
- Tel. 217-351-9463
- Order Online
Nando Milano | 204 N Neil St
- Hours: Mon-Thu 5 – 9 pm, Fri-Sat 5 – 10 pm, Sun 4 – 9 pm
- Tel. 217-954-1439
- View Menu
Cafe Kopi | 109 N Walnut St
- Hours: Mon-Sat 7 am – 5 pm, Sun 9 am – 2 pm
- Tel. 217-359-4266
- Order Online
Koh-I-Noor | 6 E Columbia Ave
- Hours: Mon-Sat 11 am – 3 pm, 4:30 – 10 pm; Sun 12 – 3 pm, 4:30 – 9:30 pm
- Tel. 217-552-1384
- View Menu
Sam’s Cafe | 115 N Walnut St
- Hours: Mon-Fri 6 am – 2 pm, Sat 6 am – 1 pm, Sun 7 am – 1 pm
- Tel. 217-352-7102
- Order Online
The Himalayan Chimney | 134 W Church St
- Hours: Mon-Sat 11 am – 3 pm, 5 – 10 pm; Sun 12 – 3 pm, 5 – 9 pm
- Tel. 217-552-1834
- View Menu
Seven Saints | 32 E Chester St
- Hours: Sun-Mon 11 am – 12 am, Tue-Sat 11 – 2 am
- Tel. 217-351-7775
- View Menu
Aroma Cafe | 118 N Neil St
- Hours: Mon-Sat 8 am – 2 pm, Sun CLOSED
- Tel. 217-356-3200
- View Menu
Jupiter’s Pizzeria | 39 E Main St
- Hours: Sun-Thu 5 – 10 pm, Fri-Sat 4 – 10 pm
- Tel. 217-398-5988
Guido’s Bar & Grill | 2 E Main
- Hours: Mon-Sun 11 am – 2 am
- Tel. 217-359-3148
- View Menu
Subway at the Illinois Terminal | 45 E University
- Hours: Mon-Sun 10 am – 8 pm
- Tel. 217-239-3030
- Order Online
Closed temporarily
Follow these businesses on Facebook for updates on their reopening hours!
Bossa Nova Cafe* | 1 E Main St
Reopening in July
Wood N’ Hog Barbecue | 500 N Walnut St
Under construction.
Cowboy Monkey | 6 Taylor St
Under construction.
* Members of the Champaign Center Partnership! Thank you for supporting local businesses!
Picnic Park Rules
- No alcohol, smoking, or loitering.
- Access to the Picnic Park is only allowed during the hours above.
- Picnic tables may not be moved, no more than 6 people at a table.
- Please dispose of your trash.
- Please wipe surfaces before/after use. (disinfectant/towels provided)
Please observe the following practices:
- Wash/sanitize your hands
- Wear face covering when not eating/drinking
- Maintain social distancing, at least 6 feet