This place is open 24 hours and it has a huge list of items that are $4! That is simply awesome. Steak 'n Shake is a sit down restaurant that features fast food quality food. Their breakfast hours go from 6:00am to 11:00am and they serve bottomless pancakes for $4. I had their double 'n cheese steakburger. The burger itself and the fries were slightly better than your standard fast food place. What really stood out to me was the Prince of Royale steakburger which includes bacon, cheese, and a fried egg. The fried egg comes out fresh and warm. I ordered an oreo ice cream sandwich. Since it was $0.99, I was expecting it to be as small as an actual oreo cookie. I'm glad I was wrong. It's as big as a klondike bar and it's as delicious as it sounds; I'm quite surprised it was good considering it was obvious that they just took it out of the freezer. Lastly, the shakes are pretty darn good too and they have a handful of flavors to choose from.
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Ken S.
I went once and once was enough. The service sucked. The food was not even ok. I might give it .5 star if I could. I have not been nor will be back. I sat by the service station and all I heard were employees whining about what they had to do or didn't want to. One specifically was trying to pay others to do her job. I can't believe people go back because Penn Station is not far away. In fact I can't stand burger thing and would rather eat there.
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Julie T.
My family and I have been to this particular Steak & Shake several times over the past 10+ years...mediocre service was the norm. The past 2 times I have gone through the drive through, I have received the most accurate and friendly service! The gentle mans name is Michael and he is awesome! He is quick and efficient and super friendly! Steak & Shake, you should hire Michael to do your training!
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Felix M.
Not the place you want to go to if you're in any kind of a hurry. Even ordering pancakes, when the batter is already premade, can take forever. Perfectly acceptable if you are willing to spend lots of time in the restaurant.
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Les P.
Three times in a row now at their drive thru. The burgers were not hot and the fries have no salt on them. Who would want fries with no salt?
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Jenny S.
No matter which Steak & Shake I go to, in whatever town, the drive through is always the worse. This one is no exception. I hate having to repeat my order once I get to the window. Dining in is always the first choice for me. You get better service.
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Jon W.
Steak and Shake is an establishment, no matter the setting. For me, it has been ever since I was a teenager because they were the best 24 hour place to hang out... not to mention the fact that their shakes are fantastic, and their steakburgers are delectable. This time I got the Turtle Carmel Fudge Sippable Sundae, and wow is that great. Good job, their milkshakes are a good benchmark for chain restaurant desserts, they are great. And, now they have these 4 meals under $4, its a steal of a deal, I got a double steakburger with cheese and fries, and a great shake for $8 (not incl. tax or tip) It is a great deal!
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Lisa B.
Fries: Soggy, under-cooked, no salt Sweet Tea, NOT sweet Turkey Club, 1 little tiny sliver of tomato and a butt load of sweet mayo Seriously need to have trained staff working the drive through at lunch. And maybe add more tomato to your turkey "club" sandwich. Is it Steak N Shakes policy to not salt the fries now?
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Timothy D.
What happen to these places everyone I've been in lately is dirty. Clean it up Steak 'n Shake.
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Sherwin C.
Always reliable college-town type food I can get for cheap at any hour of the day. There's not much else to say about the restaurant as it's pretty standard diner fare at standard diner prices with standard quality. The only things that are slightly special are the better than normal milkshakes and special chili sauce.
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Joey T.
Worst Steak and Shake Ever. I got there and sat at the counter. Nobody acknowledged me. I sat there waiting at the counter with employees in front of me and not even greeted. New customers came in and they were acknowledged and even seated. I will never go there again.
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Ankit S.
I love the shakes at steak n shake. I would have liked more options in chicken and more options for vegetarians. Overall a great place to grab a bite and hangout.
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Pat E.
This place was not off the chain. Pardon the pun, but I wish the CU area had more non chain restaurants like where I grew up in the 'burbs. I love small business...I guess Obama doesn't (STOP TAKIN' MY RIGHTS). I am being facetious of course, but I digress about the POTUS. Anyway, I arrived on a Friday night just to hang out and chill (hopefully not see any students of mine). There are multiple reasons; I am a PE teacher who usually stays on track with nutrition, students are generally awkward in social settings, and I just wanted to read my MH Magazine. I went with the single steak burger meal (for under $4), but I substituted the chili (with ONION AND JALAPENO) instead of the fries so it ended up not being one of the featured under $4 meals. I also got a chocolate shake and would have added more (like Butterfinger or Oreo), but I wanted to tip my server pretty well. For under $15, I tipped 30%, got a burger, chili, and some fries. I hate reviewing chains, but it seems CU only has them. I feel like Steak N' Shake is a bit nostalgic. Went there a ton growing up after dentist appointments in Tinley Park, in high school (one time we stiffed our server; he was awful, but I was just a punk HS kid...one of the biggest regrets of my life...no joke), and on a "road trip" with some of my best high school friends on the way to Cincy to watch the White Sox. Steak and Shake and I have shared some memories, but I cannot say they were steak-tacular like some of the local joints in the 'burbs I've been too. Hahah
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Rhonda H.
Worst meal ever in a Steak and Shake. I grew up in this chain and this place needs to focus on the food. The server was very good. The floor was so greasy I was afraid of falling. Will not go back ever:(
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Glenn W.
Great milkshakes and at a value during "Happy Hour"
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Tyler N.
I am usually at Steak n Shake about once a month ... and this time I probably should have skipped my visit. Food (pancakes) seemed to be tougher and overcooked. Once there was a big black charred spot on a pancake that was about the size of a dime on the top pancake. Wouldn't have been do bad had they tried to hide it by flipping it over and presenting it from the other side. Service just wasn't there today. More than once my liquids (coffee: & water) was empty before they came back to see if I needed more. And with the pancake reload order (had the all you can eat deal) my reload order went in before shift change with server #1 and server #2 realised it was my burn spotted pancakes waiting to be delivered to me several minutes later after he figured out I was just sitting there wanting more of literally everything (coffee, water, pancakes). Normally I'm pestered @ SnS to the point of being annoyed. I wish it was even a little closer to that Maybe I'll wait longer than a month to come back.
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Con R.
This place doesn't come close to ok. I wish I could give a negative star. It wouldn't have been better if I didn't have to listen to staff babbling about tips and other negative comments. Had a bacon and cheese double steak burger. Not that good for the price. The fries suck. People that give a good review must work their or their girlfriend does.
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Address :2010 North Prospect Avenue
Champaign, IL, 61822
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dessert Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Loud Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Drive-Thru : Yes
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Mark C.
This place is open 24 hours and it has a huge list of items that are $4! That is simply awesome. Steak 'n Shake is a sit down restaurant that features fast food quality food. Their breakfast hours go from 6:00am to 11:00am and they serve bottomless pancakes for $4. I had their double 'n cheese steakburger. The burger itself and the fries were slightly better than your standard fast food place. What really stood out to me was the Prince of Royale steakburger which includes bacon, cheese, and a fried egg. The fried egg comes out fresh and warm. I ordered an oreo ice cream sandwich. Since it was $0.99, I was expecting it to be as small as an actual oreo cookie. I'm glad I was wrong. It's as big as a klondike bar and it's as delicious as it sounds; I'm quite surprised it was good considering it was obvious that they just took it out of the freezer. Lastly, the shakes are pretty darn good too and they have a handful of flavors to choose from.
(4)Ken S.
I went once and once was enough. The service sucked. The food was not even ok. I might give it .5 star if I could. I have not been nor will be back. I sat by the service station and all I heard were employees whining about what they had to do or didn't want to. One specifically was trying to pay others to do her job. I can't believe people go back because Penn Station is not far away. In fact I can't stand burger thing and would rather eat there.
(1)Julie T.
My family and I have been to this particular Steak & Shake several times over the past 10+ years...mediocre service was the norm. The past 2 times I have gone through the drive through, I have received the most accurate and friendly service! The gentle mans name is Michael and he is awesome! He is quick and efficient and super friendly! Steak & Shake, you should hire Michael to do your training!
(5)Felix M.
Not the place you want to go to if you're in any kind of a hurry. Even ordering pancakes, when the batter is already premade, can take forever. Perfectly acceptable if you are willing to spend lots of time in the restaurant.
(2)Les P.
Three times in a row now at their drive thru. The burgers were not hot and the fries have no salt on them. Who would want fries with no salt?
(2)Jenny S.
No matter which Steak & Shake I go to, in whatever town, the drive through is always the worse. This one is no exception. I hate having to repeat my order once I get to the window. Dining in is always the first choice for me. You get better service.
(2)Jon W.
Steak and Shake is an establishment, no matter the setting. For me, it has been ever since I was a teenager because they were the best 24 hour place to hang out... not to mention the fact that their shakes are fantastic, and their steakburgers are delectable. This time I got the Turtle Carmel Fudge Sippable Sundae, and wow is that great. Good job, their milkshakes are a good benchmark for chain restaurant desserts, they are great. And, now they have these 4 meals under $4, its a steal of a deal, I got a double steakburger with cheese and fries, and a great shake for $8 (not incl. tax or tip) It is a great deal!
(4)Lisa B.
Fries: Soggy, under-cooked, no salt Sweet Tea, NOT sweet Turkey Club, 1 little tiny sliver of tomato and a butt load of sweet mayo Seriously need to have trained staff working the drive through at lunch. And maybe add more tomato to your turkey "club" sandwich. Is it Steak N Shakes policy to not salt the fries now?
(2)Timothy D.
What happen to these places everyone I've been in lately is dirty. Clean it up Steak 'n Shake.
(2)Sherwin C.
Always reliable college-town type food I can get for cheap at any hour of the day. There's not much else to say about the restaurant as it's pretty standard diner fare at standard diner prices with standard quality. The only things that are slightly special are the better than normal milkshakes and special chili sauce.
(3)Joey T.
Worst Steak and Shake Ever. I got there and sat at the counter. Nobody acknowledged me. I sat there waiting at the counter with employees in front of me and not even greeted. New customers came in and they were acknowledged and even seated. I will never go there again.
(1)Ankit S.
I love the shakes at steak n shake. I would have liked more options in chicken and more options for vegetarians. Overall a great place to grab a bite and hangout.
(4)Pat E.
This place was not off the chain. Pardon the pun, but I wish the CU area had more non chain restaurants like where I grew up in the 'burbs. I love small business...I guess Obama doesn't (STOP TAKIN' MY RIGHTS). I am being facetious of course, but I digress about the POTUS. Anyway, I arrived on a Friday night just to hang out and chill (hopefully not see any students of mine). There are multiple reasons; I am a PE teacher who usually stays on track with nutrition, students are generally awkward in social settings, and I just wanted to read my MH Magazine. I went with the single steak burger meal (for under $4), but I substituted the chili (with ONION AND JALAPENO) instead of the fries so it ended up not being one of the featured under $4 meals. I also got a chocolate shake and would have added more (like Butterfinger or Oreo), but I wanted to tip my server pretty well. For under $15, I tipped 30%, got a burger, chili, and some fries. I hate reviewing chains, but it seems CU only has them. I feel like Steak N' Shake is a bit nostalgic. Went there a ton growing up after dentist appointments in Tinley Park, in high school (one time we stiffed our server; he was awful, but I was just a punk HS kid...one of the biggest regrets of my life...no joke), and on a "road trip" with some of my best high school friends on the way to Cincy to watch the White Sox. Steak and Shake and I have shared some memories, but I cannot say they were steak-tacular like some of the local joints in the 'burbs I've been too. Hahah
(2)Rhonda H.
Worst meal ever in a Steak and Shake. I grew up in this chain and this place needs to focus on the food. The server was very good. The floor was so greasy I was afraid of falling. Will not go back ever:(
(1)Glenn W.
Great milkshakes and at a value during "Happy Hour"
(4)Tyler N.
I am usually at Steak n Shake about once a month ... and this time I probably should have skipped my visit. Food (pancakes) seemed to be tougher and overcooked. Once there was a big black charred spot on a pancake that was about the size of a dime on the top pancake. Wouldn't have been do bad had they tried to hide it by flipping it over and presenting it from the other side. Service just wasn't there today. More than once my liquids (coffee: & water) was empty before they came back to see if I needed more. And with the pancake reload order (had the all you can eat deal) my reload order went in before shift change with server #1 and server #2 realised it was my burn spotted pancakes waiting to be delivered to me several minutes later after he figured out I was just sitting there wanting more of literally everything (coffee, water, pancakes). Normally I'm pestered @ SnS to the point of being annoyed. I wish it was even a little closer to that Maybe I'll wait longer than a month to come back.
(1)Con R.
This place doesn't come close to ok. I wish I could give a negative star. It wouldn't have been better if I didn't have to listen to staff babbling about tips and other negative comments. Had a bacon and cheese double steak burger. Not that good for the price. The fries suck. People that give a good review must work their or their girlfriend does.
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