Courier Cafe is a long time favorite place of mine to go in the Champaign-Urbana area.  The atmosphere can't be beat, the hometown old-fashioned feel is very warm and welcoming.  I love the look of it from the street with the lights framing the windows.\n\nThe food has always been decent.  The Dagwood is especially good and the milkshakes are yummy.  The salad bar offers a nice selection as well.\n\nDefinitely beats all the \"chain\" restaurants in town.