Pekara Bakery And Bistro
Champaign, IL · Restaurant
- 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
| Friday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–3 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–2 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–2 PM |
Customer Reviews
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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