Courier Cafe

Ate here for the first time this past weekend (lunch).  All the local restaurants were VERY busy because of U of I graduation.  We were seated in the back near the kitchen which wasn't great, but I think we were very lucky to get a table at all.  Well first of all the salad bar was fantastic, lots of unique items and dressings and the attendant was VERY helpful.  Then our entrees were great too - I had the special (mahi-mahi tacos) and they were very fresh, flavorful and light.  My husband had salad bar and a reuben sandwich and he was very happy with them.  Service was very good too, even though they were extremely busy.  Hit a home run with this one - we'll be back!

Total dive love it!!! I had great pudding there.

I lived in Champaign twice within a decade for graduate school at UIUC. Without a doubt, I considered the Courier a go-to spot. It was great for weekend meals in an unstuffy environment with friends as well as for family gettogethers. Thanks for the memories, Courier. If you're looking for a good salad bar, this is the spot.