The Literary
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About
Located in Downtown Champaign, Champaign, United States, The Literary is a Cafe. Price range: mid-range. It is closed on Monday. Also offers outdoor seating, takeaway. For a quieter visit, come by on a Tuesday. Known for pancakes, matcha. Cuisine: Brunch. Dietary options: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free. Rated 4.7★ from 494 reviews, it is among the highest-rated spots in Champaign.
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- Nibbles
- Brunch
- Matcha Pancakes
- Vegan
- Lit Hash
- Soy
- Pulitzer Prize Parfait
- Gluten free
- Tree nuts
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What diners mention
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Frequently asked questions
Where is The Literary?+
The Literary is located at 122 North Neil Street, Champaign, Champaign.
What kind of place is The Literary?+
The Literary is a Cafe in Champaign serving Brunch.
What are The Literary's opening hours?+
The Literary is closed on Monday.
Is The Literary open on Sundays?+
Yes, The Literary is open on Sundays.
When is the best time to visit The Literary?+
It is busiest on Saturday and usually quietest on Tuesday.
How expensive is The Literary?+
The Literary is generally mid-range.
Does The Literary have vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options?+
Yes, The Literary offers vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options.
What does The Literary offer?+
The Literary offers Outdoor seating, Takeaway, Wheelchair access, Bar, Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi, Family friendly.
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What people say
“Amazing foodddd, friendly staff, and a great atmosphere!”
Reviews sourced from Google.
What diners say on Google
Waffles★★★★★I visited The Literary for dinner and really enjoyed the overall experience. It’s a unique concept that combines a bookstore with a vegan restaurant, along with curated displays of books and small items throughout the space. The layout is creative and well-balanced, with different seating areas and corners that make it feel inviting and easy to explore. The book displays in particular were organized, clean, and thoughtfully and creatively arranged. Service was casual and straightforward—you order at the cashier and they bring the food to your table. The staff were nice, though nothing particu
Christine Noelle★★★★★My go to ‘happy place’ I can get a coffee, something yummy, something lighter to eat or even a drink if I wanted. They made it aesthetic and the hours are great. We need more places like this in a college town, I truly can’t think of another spot like this. They have gluten friendly alternatives too which is always appreciated.
Kabooti★★★★★One of my favorite places to eat downtown! The hashbrowns are so good - cannot not get them. I really really love the seating choice variety - small tables, counter top, outside - whatever your vibe is, they got it. Coffee is good too - they have good options for basic drinks and of course have some lovely themed drinks by season. It’s really nice to support a local bookstore as well - they also are a good place to stop for quick small gifts for friends or family!
Alison Hanlon★★★★★I finally got around to getting over to the literary and I was not disappointed. The space is small and busy, so I appreciated their signs that requested no working/studying during their busy hours. The food was absolutely amazing on all fronts. Highly recommend the poutine. Where you get a table definitely impacts your experience and we were lucky enough to get one by a window. I will definitely be back!!!
Reviews sourced from Google.
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