2022 Champaign County Christmas Restaurant Openings and Catering Options
The holidays are known for many things, and we can all agree that it's the most wonderful time for good eats and tasty comfort food! If you’re not planning on cooking this Christmas, the greater Champaign County area is full of options for dining out! Whether you’re visiting the area, passing by, or a resident who is need of an open restaurant on Christmas Day - we have you covered! Happy Holidays from your friends over at Visit Champaign County!
Please note: This list is likely to grow and we would love your feedback! If you know of any establishment or caterer that will be open for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, please email marcusf@visitchampaigncounty.org
One more note: We recommend calling in advance to confirm holiday hours, as bad weather may affect the restaurants and caterers listed.
WHAT RESTAURANTS ARE OPEN ON CHRISTMAS IN CHAMPAIGN COUNTY?
1401 N McKinley Ave, Champaign
Hours Open: 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Christmas Eve
12:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Christmas Day
119 W. Water St., Urbana
217-367-8175
Hours Open: 9:00 a.m. to 11 p.m.
402 N Race St., Urbana
Hours Open: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve
713 W. Marketview Dr., Champaign
217-398-9888
Hours Open: 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
702 W. Town Center Bld., Champaign
217-359-7044
Hours Open: 24 Hours
106 N Walnut St., Champaign
217-398-5858
Hours Open: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve Only
505 S. Neil St., Champaign
217-398-8988
Hours Open: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
134 W Church St., Champaign
217-552-1834
Hours Open: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m on Christmas Eve Only
Kohinoor Indian Restaurant and Lounge
6 E Columbia Ave, Champaign
217-552-1384
Hours Open: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve
12 p.m to 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m to 9:30 p.m. on Christmas Day
30 E Main St., Champaign
217-531-1166
Hours Open: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve Only
608 E University Ave Suite 105, Champaign
217-689-0031
Hours Open: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m on Christmas Eve
11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Christmas Day
132 W Church St., Champaign
217-607-5958
Hours Open: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve Only
1510 S. Neil St., Champaign
217-352-5399
Hours Open: Closed at 1pm on Christmas Eve, Opens 6:00 a.m. on Christmas Day
2501 N. Prospect Ave., Champaign
217-398-6888
Hours Open: 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
206 N. Randolph St., Champaign
217-355-8888
Hours Open: 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
1214 W University Ave, Urbana
Hours Open: 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
1609 W. Springfield Ave., Champaign
217-351-1993
Hours Open: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
1402 S. Neil St.., Champaign
217-398-2670
Hours Open: 11:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve Only
2037 S Neil St., Champaign
217-356-7546
Hours Open: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve Only
1709 S. Neil St., Champaign
2010 N. Prospect Ave., Champaign
2009 N Kenyon Rd, Urbana
Hours Open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve Only
1703 Philo Rd., Urbana
217-367-8883
Hours Open: 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
1737 W. Kirby Ave., Champaign
217-398-0111
Hours Open 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Urbana Garden Family Restaurant
810 W. Killarney St., Urbana
217-328-1514
Hours Open: Christmas Eve TBA, Christmas Day 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Catering options in champaign county
From desserts to three course meals, there are some great options for a meal at home that involves no kitchen stress! Here are the catering options around Champaign County for Christmas 2022.
Baldarotta’s Porketta & Sicilian Sausage
300 S. Broadway Ave, Lincoln Square Mall, Urbana:
Let Baldarotta's cater your Christmas Dinner! Pick ups will be on Saturday, Dec 24th any time between 11am - 4pm. Order on their website here!
2149 S. Neil St., Champaign
A robust menu of Christmas items includes: cakes, cookies, tarts, Yule-log cakes, pies, rolls & scones, hot chocolate, and coffee! Order ASAP for Christmas by calling (217) 352-2433.
2149 S. Neil St., Champaign
Pre-order sweet treats like cookies, cakes, pies, tarts, Yule logs, take-and-bake rolls or scones, coffee, and hot chocolate. Call (217) 352-2433 to order or stop by the shop!
Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery
Prairie Fruits Farm is taking online pre-orders for cheese platters for Saturday, Christmas Eve, and New Years Eve, farm pickup. They are also open Christmas Eve and New Years Eve from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for last minute holiday shopping. To shop, click here.
804 E. Main St., Urbana
Holiday meals from Apple baked Ham to Apricot Stuffed Porkloin. All orders must be placed by 4pm on Tuesday, December 20th.. Order here.
405 S. Neil St., Champaign
Tasty Tart is offering a 4-pack holiday-themed box (preorders only) which includes Marshmallow Oreo, Strawberry Santa, Triple Chocolate, and Berry Lemon! Available for pickup on Dec. 23, 24, or 25. To order online, click here.
1401 S. Neil St., Champaign
Christmas-themed donuts are available every Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout the holidays! Pre-ordering is available until the night before Christmas. Please call to check before placing your order. You can call (217) 359-3311 to order, or order online here.
As a reminder, we're happy to add anyone that we've missed above. Please email marcusf@visitchampaigncounty.org for it to get added!