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Christmas Restaurant Openings in the Champaign-Urbana Area

December 17, 2024

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, the Champaign-Urbana area is full of options for dining out! Whether you’re visiting, passing by, or a resident who is need of an open restaurant on Christmas Day—we got you covered! Happy Holidays from your friends over at Experience Champaign-Urbana!

 

Please note: This list is likely to grow and we would love your feedback! If you know of any establishment that will be open for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, please email marcusf@experiencecu.org

One more note: We recommend calling in advance to confirm holiday hours, as bad weather and staffing may affect the restaurants listed.

 
Ambar India

605 S. Wright St., Champaign | 217-344-1500
Hours Open: 11:00 a.m—03:00 p.m., 04:30 p.m—09:45 p.m

 

Bob Evans

1813 N. Neil St., Champaign | 217-356-1006
Hours Open: 7:00 a.m—8:00 p.m

 

Bunny’s Tavern

119 W. Water St., Urbana | 217-367-8175
Hours Open: 7:00 a.m—12:00 a.m

 

Chinatown Buffet

713 W. Marketview Dr., Champaign | 217-367-8883
Hours Open: 11:00 a.m.—9:00 p.m



Cracker Barrel

2101 N. Kenyon Rd., Urbana | 217-344-9087
Hours Open: 6:00 a.m—9:00 p.m



Denny’s Restaurant

702 W. Town Center Blvd., Champaign | 217-359-7044
Hours Open: 24 Hours

 

Domino’s

1702 W. Bradley Ave., Champaign | 217-398-6900
Hours Open: 4:00 p.m—12:00 a.m.
1803 W. Kirby Ave., Champaign | 217-398-6800
Hours Open: 4:00 p.m—2:00 a.m.

 

Golden Harbor

505 S. Neil St., Champaign | 217-398-8988
Open Hours: Christmas Eve 11:00 a.m.—2:45 p.m., 4:00—8:30 p.m.
Christmas Day 11:00 a.m.—2:45 p.m., 4:00—8:30 p.m. 

 
Green Jade

1109 Windsor Rd., Champaign | 217-355-5988
Open Hours: 10:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.

 

I Wok

113 W. Calvin St., Savoy | 217-344-4500
Open Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Closed on Christmas Day

 
Kohinoor Indian Restaurant and Lounge

6 E. Columbia Ave., Champaign | 217-552-1384
Open Hours: 11:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m., 4:30—9:30 p.m. Closed on Christmas Day


The Himalayan Chimney

134 W. Church St., Champaign | 217-552-1834
Hours Open: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  & 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

 

Merry Ann’s Diner

1510 S. Neil St., Champaign | 217-352-5399
Open Hours: 6:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m

 

Oishi

2501 N. Prospect Ave., Champaign | 217-398-6888
Open Hours: Christmas Eve 11:00 a.m— 9:00 p.m.
Christmas Day 11:00 a.m—9:00 p.m 

 

Pia’s Sports Bar & Grill

1609 W. Springfield Ave., Champaign | 217-351-1993
Hours Open: 7:00 a.m—12:00 a.m

 

Peking Garden

206 N. Randolph St., Champaign | 217-355-8888
Open Hours: Christmas Eve 4:00 p.m–10:00 p.m
Christmas Day 11:00 a.m—10:00 p.m



Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

1214 W. University Ave., Urbana
Open from 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

 

Red Wheel Restaurant

741 Broadmeadow Rd., Rantoul | 217-893-0471
Open Hours: 7:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

 

Starbucks

2702 N. Prospect Ave., Champaign | 217-398-0821
Hours Open: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
1712 W Springfield Ave, Champaign | (217) 352-9911
Hours Open: 5:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
102 N Vine St, Urbana, IL 61802 | 217-344-4502
Hours Open: TBD

 
Silvercreek

402 N. Race St., Urbana | 217-328-3402
Hours Open: 10:00 a.m—2:00 p.m on Christmas Eve

 

Super Wok

1737 W. Kirby Ave., Champaign
Open Hours: 11:00 a.m—9:00 p.m.

 

Tienda Guatemala

403-B N. Race St., Urbana | 217-344-2770
Open Hours: 5:00 a.m—6:00 p.m 

 

Urbana Family Garden

810 W. Killarney St., Urbana | 217-328-1514
Open Hours: 6:00 a.m—3:00 p.m on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

 

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