A caffeinated state of bean: where to get your coffee fix this school year
By Jessica Bursztynsky, News editor
August 1, 2017
The night before I first toured campus was spent looking on Yelp for coffee shops. As a former barista at a small independent shop, I’ve come to love the experience of spending my time studying or getting other work done while trying new brews. I’m highly convinced I’ve produced some of my best w...
Espresso Royale Union location closes, new location to be opened in Grainger Engineering Library
By Ben Lash
May 27, 2015
Tuesday marked the last day of business for the Espresso Royale located in the Illini Union Courtyard Café.After operating there since the mid-1990s, the shop will be replaced by a Starbucks, which will open in the coming school year.Some students said they are excited about the change and happy Starbucks ...
Daily Bread Soup Kitchen looks to continue its values in new Champaign location
January 28, 2015
Six months before shifting locations and turning off the burners for good at the New Covenant Fellowship, the Daily Bread Soup Kitchen was on an over 30-year run. Since its inception in 1980, the kitchen has helped fill up its guests with hefty portions of mostaccioli as a mealtime haven at its location a...
A new harvest for Strawberry Fields
January 28, 2015
Champaign-Urbana lost a community staple on Dec. 14, when health food store Strawberry Fields closed after 40 years of business. But, much like strawberry harvesting season itself, a new Strawberry Fields will be growing in its place around late April. Mohammad Al-Heeti, owner of World Harvest Internatio...
Tea steeped in health benefits
By Susan Szuch
December 8, 2014
While coffee and energy drinks may tend to prevail as drinks of choice during finals cram sessions, students shouldn’t overlook tea as an option. The drink, in many capacities, has an array of benefits, and Natural Gourmet at 2225 S. Neil St. in Champaign, and the Common Ground Food Cooperative at...
Top spots for coffee stops; Students are keen on their favorite coffee bean
April 29, 2014
Whether students at the University are cramming for an exam, struggling through a long day of classes after a night out or simply trying to wake up, they usually turn to the one thing that has the perfect amount of caffeine — coffee. With a variety of options available on campus, how is one to ch...
