Pekara Bakery & Bistro
Bakery and Café$$$$
Champaign
"their delicious pastry and bread"(6 Tips)
"The HOT CHICKEN PARISIENNE chicken sandwich is delicious."(5 Tips)
"Staff is helpful when it came to making recommendations for dessert!"(6 Tips)
"Best breakfast choice in champaign by far.If"(3 Tips)
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CT CagilSeptember 20, 2015The only place in C-U area where you can get balkan specials (e.g. burek). I also recommend their delicious pastry and bread, but they still need to learn how to make world-famous Turkish coffee :)- Eray ErgencOctober 5, 2015Best breakfast choice in champaign by far.If you feel like you dont have anyplace to get breakfast and you are from the otherside of the planet be sure to check this place out.Desserts are good aswell
A great place for breakfast or lunch plus an excellent selection of breads. Oh and the brownies are superb!- Carol PiusSeptember 10, 2014Crepes are pretty good. Staff is helpful when it came to making recommendations for dessert! Mouth watering desserts FYI!
Good coffee and great bread! Paisano and country style multigrain breads.
Their omelets are fantastic! Try the Spinach & Feta: so simple, well-priced, and they really load it chunks of feta.
A.M. ColeFebruary 18, 2010The salmon crepe is outstanding, as is the veggie crepe with avocado. Pretty cheap and a good atmosphere especially in the summer time when you can eat and read outside.
Charles KochSeptember 20, 2012Excellent lunch spot, try the chicken Cesar with a ginger ale. The back patio is relaxing.
Gene PalmerApril 26, 2016Great pastry. They serve Lavazza coffee, but it's hit and miss depending on who makes it.
They just started selling cupcakes and the pumpkin mousse one is perfect for fall!
- Bring cash unless you spend over $2.50, that's the credit card minimum purchase.
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Pekara Bakery & Bistro is a locally-owned artisan bakery/cafe in beautiful downtown Champaign.
Open until 8:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 7:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Sun
- 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
(217) 359-4500
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Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
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