The Space is a casual, trendy restaurant located at 1 E Main St Ste 107 in Champaign, Illinois.
With a strong customer rating of 4.60 out of 5 based on 257 reviews, it offers a welcoming setting for a wide range of dining occasions, from brunch and lunch to dinner, dessert, solo dining, and relaxed drinks at the bar.
Guests can choose from counter service or table service, with seating available indoors and outdoors.
The menu and beverage options are designed to suit different appetites and preferences. The Space serves comfort food, quick bites, and small plates, along with coffee, beer, cocktails, spirits, and other alcohol options. Guests can enjoy a great beer selection, well-crafted cocktails, and local specialties, while live music adds to the restaurant’s inviting atmosphere.
Whether stopping in for a full meal, a casual bite, or an evening drink, diners have flexible choices in a lively and comfortable setting.
Convenience is central to the experience, with dine-in, takeaway, delivery, outdoor seating, and on-site services available. The restaurant also provides wheelchair-accessible parking, an accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and an accessible toilet, helping make visits more comfortable for a broader range of guests. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted.
To learn more or place an inquiry, call +1 815-575-9514.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Walking downtown and waiting to try something new. We heard The Space has good burgers and we now agree! Unique, creative and different but tasty and satisfying. Some outside seating is nice when the weather cooperates
Discovered The Space accidentally on the first day of their table service and it was wonderful!! The food was so good and had unique options that you can’t get everywhere else downtown. The servers did a wonderful job especially for their first day, and the outdoor seating was wonderful! Inside they were hosting a trivia night which looked very fun. Also a nice touch, our food was served on vintage McDonalds plates! So glad we discovered this little gem.
This is our favorite place in CU. Best smash burgers around! The lace edges are ridiculous and groan-worthy. Plus fantastic higher end food- all so fresh and flavorful. The salad with salmon is huge. French onion dip with freshly made chips are a great starter. We like the Beet salad too- delicious and unique with the Labneh cheese.
Not sure how I never noticed this place before but it is such a cute and quirky restaurant. There's art everywhere that looks to be done by local artists, our plates were old school McDonalds, and the music playing, I realized after a few songs, was all songs from the Shrek movies—definitely a humorous realization. I ordered the chicken sando that comes with vegan chicken, marinara, and provolone, and it was such a good, hearty sandwich. The fries were some of the best I've had in a while. I'm normally a sauce person and can't stand fries without them but these didn't need it. Great flavor and moisture and crunch all on their own. I also had an off-menu ice cream that was served with bee pollen and olive oil, recommended by our lovely server. Was a little nervous about the oil but it was tastefully added and honestly worked super well, I was very pleasantly surprised. Definitely would recommend stopping by for a casual lunch; the menu is small but creative and has a great variety to choose from.
Definitely a different vibe as far as the atmosphere but omg the food 😍 sooooo good!!! The drinks 🍸 were amazing too! Mussels were perfection 👌 and the wings fried in duck fat were absolutely delicious 😋 We highly recommend anyone try it. We did lunch but looks like there's live entertainment and loads of fun for dinner too.
We had such a lovely evening at The Space. I love their unique rotating menus and experimental ingredient combinations. Our group of 6 got the wings and mussels to start and then Brussels sprouts, morels, lamb, steak, burgers and truffle fries and all of it was delicious. Staff are always so nice, too. Can’t wait to go back 🩷
Stopped here for lunch when traveling through. Husband is gluten free so we needed a place he could eat. Found The Space on google. Did. Not. Disappoint. The smash burgers. Holy. Cow. They have a GF dedicated fryer so hubs could enjoy fries, wings, and just about anything else from the fryer. The GF bun was toasted in the oven and tasted amazing. House-smoked bacon was divine. Service was great. They have indoor and outdoor seating in a cute little downtown area. Highly recommend. We will be back when in the area!
I’m going to be talking about The Space for weeks to anyone that will listen. It was THAT good. The moment we walked in and got hit with the smell of what they’re cookin - we were sold. French onion dip app 10/10. Smash burgers (i got oklahoma and he got smashy) also 10/10. The crispy edges are unmatched… heaven sent. Finished off with the creme brûlée cheesecake, no surprise, it was a 10/10. The vibe is so dope. The staff is awesome and you can tell they actually WANT to be working here. Food is clearly made with top notch fresh ingredients. Cooked impeccably. The dishes are creative and I want to try every single one of them. 10000/10 experience. Can’t wait to be back.
We made the trip from Bloomington to celebrate a friend's birthday. The staff was fun, accommodating, and patient with our large group! We were a bit rowdy but our server, Liv didn't skip a beat. We had so many appetizers but the wings were a favorite. I also had the Porklahoma Burgersmash and farm salad. 😋 Everything was hot and delicious. Not a single complaint from our group. I appreciate their experimental menu and fun mocktails! I tried the Apple Tartini and found it pleasant. They also have NA wine. Can't wait to go back!
Hard to explain restaurant/bar and that’s the point. Staples are a high end smash burger and duck fat fries. Had me at duck fat. Did the tasting menu. Salad: green & white asparagus, pickled almond(!), watercress, arugula, egg with a delicious vinaigrette. Prawns w/pickled ramp chimichurri. Black cod with an inventive beurre Blanc. Chocolate Pot de crème with smoked pistachios. Everything was spot on. Enthusiastic friendly staff. Fun environment. A great find. Must do even if it’s just a burger.
Common questions about The Space
The Space is located at 1 E Main St Ste 107, Champaign, IL 61820, IL 61820, United States.
You can reach The Space by calling +1 815-575-9514.
The Space has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 257 customer reviews.
The Space features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
The Space features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
The Space features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Live music, Serves local specialty.
The Space features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
The Space features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
The Space features the following dining options: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
The Space features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
The Space features the following atmosphere: Casual, Trendy.
The Space features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists.
The Space features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
The Space features the following children: High chairs.
The Space features the following parking: Paid parking lot, Paid street parking.
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