Restaurant review
I have lived in Champaign now for 3 years and this was my first visit to this coffee shop in the strip mall at Village Green. There was ample parking and the ordering process was quick. The baristas are not as friendly as the ones you meet at Bigby, but there is a less corporate feel than Starbucks. I ended up getting a large polar mocha. It had a very strong bean flavor and the consistency of it was better than the watery frozen fraps you get at starbucks. Free WIFI and plenty of seating in the store. There is also many options for coffee which is great. Overall it is likely a step up from starbucks, but the baristas could definitely be friendlier.
Pros: daily specials, lots of options including sandwiches s well
Cons: baristas could be a bit more friendlier
Hidden deals:
Daily specials
Monday- 3 dollar mocha
Tuesday- Cappucino upgrade
Wednesday- 2.50 latte, 3.10 large iced
Thursday- Free flavor shot
Friday- 2.50 Chai, 3.10 large iced, 1 off bag of beans
Saturday- double punch for large
Sunday- 1 hot tea, 50 cent polar cap
There is a card for frequent purchases, however I am unclear the benefit of buying drinks frequently
Health code rating: B. http://il.healthinspections.us/champaign/estab.cfm?facilityID=546
Looks clean, but some bad marks on the champaign health site