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Unpretentious diner with functional decor & a menu of classics like pancakes & burgers.
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Start your day off with a sandwich! Sausage, bacon, or ham with optional egg and cheese! Don’t forget the jam!
Sam’s Cafe is Champaign’s quintessential short-order diner
Located in the heart of Downtown Champaign’s restaurant neighborhood, Sam’s has recently lost neighbors (Cafe Kopi closed for good, Plant Mode relocated, and …
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Reviews
Mike Williams
This is a great place to have a tasty & economical breakfast. I’d visit anytime I was in Champaign.
Service was quick & efficient. Meals were a perfect portion size & made fresh to order.
It was easy to park on the street, we visited on the weekend & didn’t have to feed the meters.
Nothing fancy, but perfect for a great breakfast.
Cash only, so take note before you visit.
… moreService was quick & efficient. Meals were a perfect portion size & made fresh to order.
It was easy to park on the street, we visited on the weekend & didn’t have to feed the meters.
Nothing fancy, but perfect for a great breakfast.
Cash only, so take note before you visit.
Julie
Excellent breakfast spot, the prices are very fair and the food is great!
The French toast was the highlight of the visit – the toast is cooked with a batter and dusted sugar. Truly amazing. The biscuits and gravy were good but the hash browns were a bit oily. Everything was great overall.
Note that the establishment only accepts cash. Definitely plan to be back!
… moreThe French toast was the highlight of the visit – the toast is cooked with a batter and dusted sugar. Truly amazing. The biscuits and gravy were good but the hash browns were a bit oily. Everything was great overall.
Note that the establishment only accepts cash. Definitely plan to be back!
Aminaa B
Great classic American breakfast and extremely affordable! Workers are friendly and eager to serve. Recommend this place.
… moreWayne Vlasak
Nothing fancy about this place, but the food was awesome. Gus’ Famous French Toast was unlike any french toast I have had before. Resembled a piece of bread with batter poured on top of it. Was well worth the visit.
This is a cash only establishment, so plan accordingly.
… moreThis is a cash only establishment, so plan accordingly.
Barbara Long
Walked in, waitress said hello, sat down and waited. Out of 13 tables there were about half of them full. I watched a cute guy come in after us and sat down at the bar. The waitress didn’t even look our way, and made her way to the guy who walked in after us, with his drink. (Must be a regular, he didnt even have to order it) I guess you gotta know someone to get good service. Food is good tho. I have been waiting 5 minutes now for a refill, but the cute guy has her attention.and he got his food first too! Oh well. Tips reflect service. They aren’t a given. Had to ak a different guy for a refill.
… moreCathy Smith
Food was a bit Greasy. They Cash Only. Sign on the Register Not the Door. Had to Venmo lol. Not How It use to be.
… moreD W
Food was great, and no long wait at all. Waitress was wonderful and seems like she knew all the customers that came in lbs. That’s a plus. Family like vibes , nice place to eat, in and out.
… moreJeff Griffin
Pricing is excellent. Family of 4 for under $40. French toast was unique and very good. Everything else was tasty. Service was quick. Will go back if in Urbana/Champaign
… moreKaleb Medina
What a fun and yummy spot. It doesn’t get more traditional diner than this, and I love it. Great prices, great food, great service. I will be back again and again!
It is cash only, but there are plenty of ATMs in the area.
… moreIt is cash only, but there are plenty of ATMs in the area.
Adam Schwartz
Sometimes smaller is simpler. Excellent food, friendly staff, and the feel of a small town breakfast spot gives this place a desire to come back.
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