Pekara Bakery And Bistro

Champaign, IL · Restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in Champaign
#34
of 264 restaurants
City Percentile
72%
rating percentile
Address
Pekara Bakery And Bistro, 811 W Springfield Ave, Champaign, IL 61820
Phone
(217) 607-8179
Website
www.pekarabistro.com
Status
Closed · Opens 7 AM Sat

Pekara Bakery And Bistro is a restaurant located in Champaign, IL. It is one of 264 restaurants listed in Champaign. Its 4.5-star rating is above the Champaign city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Pekara Bakery And Bistro

European inspired breakfast, brunch and lunch. Fresh baked breads, croissants and pastries. Hand crafted macarons and other specialty pastries are baked daily. Full espresso bar, crepes, quiche and salads. Family friendly, free wifi. In addition to... More

Hours

Friday7 AM–2 PM
Saturday7 AM–2 PM
Sunday8 AM–3 PM
MondayClosed
Tuesday7 AM–2 PM
Wednesday7 AM–2 PM
Thursday7 AM–2 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Lexie Vross · Nov 2025

We were hesitant at first, due to minimal people parked outside. Turns out we be the rush! It was absolutely what we wanted. The breakfast was big and delicious. I had the vegan hash and my bf had a breakfast bagel. They both were huge and yummy! I would go back.

★★★★☆ 4.0 P (K) · Jun 2025

A nice Cafe on the corner of the street. They have a variety of food and the quality is great. They also have a lot of options for pastries and baked goods. The atmosphere is very nice and comfy. The staff here are very friendly and helpful. The prices here are on the high side. Overall, this place is a very good place to come with friends and family.

★★★★★ 5.0 Sam Wilson · Mar 2026

Was just looking for somewhere to kill some time and SUPER THRILLED to have found this place! Even more excited that they offer a well-made, traditional Cuban sandwich. Staff was excellent (shoutout to Grace!) I will absolutely put this on my radar for future visits

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Javelis Marín Castro · Oct 2024

Too expensive for what it offers. The only thing I enjoyed was their matcha and the ambiance of the place. We ordered a Pekara breakfast and a bagel sandwich. The bread on both orders was unfortunately hard and not fresh, the bacon was also not fresh (it tasted like it had been sitting done), and the bagel sandwich only had 2 slices of bacon in it, which I thought was little for the bagel’s size and price. Additionally, the customer service was not friendly or welcoming at all. I expected better from a local bakery shop.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Israel Gomez · Mar 2025

Pekara Bakery & Bistro has some delicious food, but pricing on certain items feels a bit high. I had the bacon, egg, and cheese bagel, which was tasty, but at $15 after tax, it didn’t feel worth the price—especially with a $2 upcharge for egg. That’s a bit excessive. On the other hand, the smoked salmon bagel was absolutely delicious and worth every penny. No complaints there. Overall, the food is great, but some items are overpriced. If the bacon, egg, and cheese bagel were a bit cheaper, this would easily be a 9 or 9.2 out of 10. As it stands, I’d rate it a solid 8.5/10—definitely worth a visit, but be mindful of the prices.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Outdoor Seating ✓ Delivery ✓ Onsite Services ✓ Takeout ✓ Dine In ✓ Great Coffee ✓ Great Dessert ✓ Serves Local Specialty ✓ Breakfast ✓ Lunch ✓ Solo Dining ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Coffee

Services

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