Sweet Stops to Try During Champaign-Urbana Restaurant Week
Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant Week is officially wrapping up this weekend, but there’s still time to treat yourself. When a full meal feels like too much, these indulgent spots are perfect for a sweet reward, a casual date, or just a wicked sugar craving.
Flying Machine Avionics, Champaign
Flying Machine Avionics puts a lot of care into what they serve, and it shows—not just in the coffee, but in the welcoming space that makes it super easy to linger. Their caramelized brown butter latte ($6.95) is rich and nutty, with a comforting flavor that feels especially right this time of year.
BakeLab, Urbana
BakeLab Patisserie, Champaign
BrewLab, Campustown
The Labs have Restaurant Week covered from morning to afternoon. Because, c'mon: sometimes dessert is breakfast, and sometimes it’s a mid-day meal. Start off with the morning combo: drip coffee plus your choice of a lovingly crafted cinnamon roll, pain au chocolat, or almond croissant for $8. If you slept through your alarm, the afternoon combo pairs a flavored latte, matcha, or chai with a three-piece cookie box for $10. And if you need a real pick-me-up, try a CU in the Sun—a sparkling mix of mango, lavender, cinnamon, and a splash of lime—for just $5.
Parlor Doughnuts, Champaign
Okay, so Parlor’s Restaurant Week special isn’t necessarily sweet. But! These are doughnuts, so I say it counts. For $9, you get a latte plus your choice of their new, made-to-order savory doughnuts. Try pepperoni, pig & fig, or Hawaiian bbq chicken (just to name a few!). Then grab one of their sweet ones for dessert. I ain’t judging.
Analog Wine Library, Downtown Urbana
SATURDAY ONLY! Partnering with Suzu’s Bakery, Analog is offering a dreamy post-dinner experience: three Japanese-inspired desserts paired with three wines from their carefully curated selection. Effortless, cozy, and just fancy enough.
The Main Scoop, Mahomet, Monticello, Paxton, downtown Urbana
If you think it’s too cold for ice cream, The Main Scoop will change your mind. Promise. Go to any of their locations to share an ice cream flight sampler for two, sip on a craft soda float for two, or go all-in with a party package that includes a pint of ice cream and four homemade waffle cones or bowls. (Perfect for saving for the Super Bowl.) Flavors like cold brew stracciatella, Mediterranean sea salt caramel, and peaches and cream are just a few of MANY amazing flavors—along with plenty of dairy-free options.
From cozy cafés to doughnuts that blur the line between dinner and dessert, these are some of the sweetest Restaurant Week stops around.
Start Planning!
Mark your calendar for Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant Week, January 30–February 7!
Check out all the Restaurant Week menus and participating restaurants here:
experiencecu.org/events/restaurant-week
Sponsors
Our 10th Annual Champaign-Urbana Area Restaurant Week is generously supported by:
Chef's Table
Entrée SPONSORS
Appetizer SPONSORS
