The Best Brunch In Illinois Is Made In This Former Newspaper Building
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published November 10, 2018
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Elizabeth Crozier
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
There’s a historic building in Urbana, Illinois that is home to one of the best brunch spots in the state. This little-known cafe is all about fresh food, and it even grows its own garden to prove it. Locals can’t get enough of the food at this excellent eatery. Scroll on to learn more about this laid-back restaurant.
The Courier Cafe in Central Illinois has been making news since 1980. It is famous for its breakfasts, burgers, and a lovely dining area that will make you feel right at home.
The first building ever erected in Urbana was built on this spot around 1837. The land was turned over to the owner of the Courier Newspaper in 1916. The paper changed hands in 1934 before going out of business in 1979.
From the moment you step inside this casual, homey eatery, you'll be greeted by a warm and comforting atmosphere as well as a friendly staff. You get to take a break from the world when you dine here.
Courier Urban Gardens was started in 2015 to stock the restaurant with fresh, seasonal ingredients that are incorporated into menu items. Guests are free to wonder this garden of tomatoes, leafy greens, and other veggies. There is even a beehive on the roof that allows for fresh honey in the summer.
Known for the best brunch items, this restaurant has six kinds of omelets, a variety of toppings and add-ins for pancakes and French toast, as well as a myriad of hearty morning meals like steak and eggs, breakfast sandwiches, and corned beef hash.
Stay for lunch or dinner to enjoy one of the restaurant's famous hamburgers. You'll also find a plethora of different sandwiches and sides. Dinner entrees include fish tacos, lasagna, salmon, steak, and broiled pork tenderloin.
Dessert at the Courier Cafe is truly something special for which you'll want to save room. Milkshakes, floats, and special sundaes abound. Toppings like banana, brownies, pineapple, hot fudge, and more make each one better than the next.
The restaurant also sells a great deal of wonderful, homemade baked goods. Cinnamon rolls, cookies, pies, brownies, cheesecakes, and much more can be found here.
For the best brunch and more, try this outrageously delicious joint. Hours are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.
The Courier Cafe is located at 111 N Race St., Urbana, IL 61801, and you can get more information on its website or Facebook page.
For more cafes, check out the best bagel bakeries in Illinois here. Where else in Illinois can you get the best brunch? Share your favorite restaurants with us below in the comments.
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