Courier Cafe

217-328-1811
111 N Race St
Urbana, IL 61801
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MONDAY:7:00AM-11:00PM
TUESDAY:7:00AM-11:00PM
WEDNESDAY:7:00AM-11:00PM
THURSDAY:7:00AM-11:00PM
FRIDAY:7:00AM-12:00AM
SATURDAY:7:00AM-12:00AM
SUNDAY:7:00AM-11:00PM

Customer Reviews (12 reviews)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Aug 29, 2009
We have eaten at the Courier Cafe for breakfast and lunch. They have a wide variety of items on their menu. Everything was very good, espe... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Aug 27, 2009
I actually love this little cafe in downtown Urbana. It's an unexpected gem that not a lot of people know about. I've been here most often... (more)

k8wma

on Citysearch Nov 04, 2006
I have been to the Courier often. I recommend the salad bar and the coconut cream pie. I also have eaten their cherry pie, which is very good as well. The last time I went, the service was not the best, however. My cold... (more)

Floyd F.

on Judys Book Apr 17, 2006
Being a townie, many friends were surprised that I had never been to The Courier Cafe. After my experience, I am trying to figure out what all the hype is about. This is an overpriced restaurant, with ok food. The... (more)

Elizabeth K.

on Judys Book Mar 22, 2006
I love this restaurant!! It's a great place to go because there is something for everyone - they have a large menu with something for the vegetarian and meat eaters alike. And the food is SO GOOD. I LOVE the fries. The... (more)

Cori D.

on Judys Book Feb 11, 2006
The Courier Cafe is an awesome place to go for lunch, especially if you like history or are with someone who does. Located in a historic local building with lots of artifacts (including a fun antique gumball game that... (more)

Sarah A.

on Judys Book Sep 22, 2005
The courier cafe is a local favorite, located in an old newspaper building. I've only had breakfast there once, since they stop serving breakfast at 11. The rest of their menu, however, is very good. They have a wide... (more)

Joann L.

on Judys Book Aug 05, 2005
This is an award winning local cafe. Many local people LOVE it! I personally like only its breakfast, mainly because I am a rice person and am not really into potato and bread. It locates at a corner of an old builing in... (more)

Steven W.

on Judys Book Aug 01, 2005
The Courier was the first place I ever ate at in the Champaign/Urbana area, and I found myself going back there a lot during my first few years in college. It's very cozy, but it's rarely crowded. The lighting is good... (more)

Citysearch User

on Citysearch Jul 13, 2005
Tucked away in the office of a defunct newspaper, Urbana's Courier Cafe is one of the little town's worst-kept secrets. It's busy any time o... (more)
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Delicious food and beautiful interior (more)
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