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Flying Machine Avionics
202 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820, United States
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Ja
Review №1

Great little coffee shop! I snuck in about 30 minutes before closing to grab a coffee to-go. Staff was friendly, service was quick, and the coffee was great.

Po
Review №2

Excellent atmos! Great selection and quality of very good coffee. Definitely worth visiting!

Tr
Review №3

One of the only places in town that you can find Brazilian coffe ❤️ ☕️We loved this little coffee shop❤️The place has a pleasant decor and the staff are friendly ❤️

Al
Review №4

I was a huge Flying Machine fan when they were in Urbana, but the new Avionics location did not disappoint.It’s a bit small, and there’s no Pizza M or wine/beer, but the wait staff is friendly, lattes are delicious, and if you’re gluten free, they can make any sandwich on their grit “cake” (basically a circle of warm grits on a plate but still delicious), although they do run out kind of early sometimes.You might have to share a larger table with wooden benches (no backs) if you don’t get lucky with a table, though, and if you get an iced beverage, be careful they don’t accidentally make it hot (but they’ll gladly remake!).

Ja
Review №5

Hands down the best espresso in Champaign-Urbana area. The flavor both has darker toasty notes as well as lighter, sweeter aftertaste that is perceptible even through milk. I found their drip coffees to be on the dilute side but their beans are fantastic.

Ma
Review №6

A great little coffee spot. The prices seem high for the area but the specialty coffee was great. The highlight was the Matcha tea with lemon ash.

An
Review №7

Great coffee shop. Really good cortados. Limited but tasty baked goods.

Sa
Review №8

Great vibes! I have spilled before here and they gave me a new drink!My roommate and I live nearby and use their punch cards. The price reflects the quality but the lovely hipster vibes and amazing ingredients make up for it. I buy their beans sometimes too!

Re
Review №9

The drinks Ive had are just as fantastic as the Urbana location. The food is really unique in the best possible way. I cant wait to try everything else on the menu. The staff is super friendly, helpful, and willing to put up with my inability to pick items quickly. The atmosphere is really nice, like when you go to a friends house and wonder why you cant get your place to feel like that. I definitely recommend buying some coffee beans before you go. Im terrible at making coffee but the beans from Ethiopia I bought and brewed at home resulted in the best pot of coffee I ever made.

Ti
Review №10

Great coffee and chi lattes. Love the atmosphere for working or hanging with friends. This is a top notch local coffee shop. Love it.

Ke
Review №11

Excellent coffee. Both the iced latte and cappuccino were on point!

Ke
Review №12

Interesting flavors and roasts. Laid back atmosphere and friendly baristas.

Ka
Review №13

Second time Ive been here when in town, and I love the food and coffee! Its always nice to get a proper macchiato, and the one here doesnt disappoint.

Da
Review №14

Drop coffee is amazing. Space too small for the crowd. Guess thats a good problem

Wi
Review №15

I enjoy talking to the owner 😁!!! Love the store

Ma
Review №16

One of my favorite cups of coffee in town!

Tr
Review №17

5/14 went in and they stated need a mask! Yet 8 people sitting working on computers not one had mask anywhere around!

Ch
Review №18

The rosemary mocha has a pleasant aroma and isnt too sweet either. Loved it!

Ab
Review №19

The atmosphere is trendy and cozy while having various amounts of coffees to choose from. I ordered a Pour-Over Brazilian coffee and it was very fresh, a little on the dark side for me, but pretty good. The lady did forget about my order, so it was a bit of a wait, but I would be willing to try again.

Ti
Review №20

Coffee and service were top-notch and the location and ambiance make it a great place to get some work done and drink some delicious coffee. I only wish there was more seating! Had I not snagged a seat from a leaving customer I wouldve had to leave or wait a while to find a seat. I watched countless potential customers walk in to just turn around and leave shortly after they saw there was nowhere to sit. Will definitely be returning, hopefully at a less busy time than a Saturday afternoon.

As
Review №21

This place is great all around. The food is good, the coffee is amazing, the atmosphere is comfy, and the staff also totally rules. Best coffee shop in town!

Sa
Review №22

This is my favorite local coffee shop. In house roasting, delicious food and the sweetest local owners make CU feel like home.

Br
Review №23

Fantastic lattes.

Ti
Review №24

This is a great new location for Flying Machine! It looks great and they have a great setup. They have the best coffee in town and a very yummy-looking menu. So far Ive only had a chance to have the doughnuts, but everything sounds really good! The location is very relaxing and fun and its a great place to chill out. Definitely check it out!

Ca
Review №25

I tried the lunch salad and my husband had the Dagwood sandwich. Both of us were so pleased with our food. My salad alone filled me up as did his sandwich. I have never eaten a salad with that much variety of veggies. And the house dressing, was out of this world. We both ate the zucchini bread for dessert along with mochas. I cannot wait to try the other menu options, it all appears just as scrumptious. I would highly recommend everyone check out this place. It is quaint and a warm place to visit. Thank you for such an awesome experience and will be visiting often!

Gr
Review №26

Really great food (omg the bread pudding) and fabulous, freshly roasted coffee. Perfect menus for both food and drink. Great light with huge windows and vintage stained glass leftover from previous establishment. My only beef with this spot is the very sterile atmosphere; all.tables and chairs are very flat and sharp-edged. This spot doesnt feel cozy. It could do with some second hand couches/armchairs, a book or magazine shelf, some small nooks, what have you to make it more cozy and inviting.

Da
Review №27

Very friendly staff. Very knowledgeable. Very very good coffee as well as other beverages and their food and baked goods you cant find anywhere else!

Ja
Review №28

Loved this little coffee spot! Portland/Seattle style craft roasting, thoughtful food offerings, and creative syrups...also the barista was delightful. Thank you so much for a little taste of home!

Ka
Review №29

Amazing coffee! Pretty much anything you get is a good choice. The baristas are friendly and knowledgeable. Space is a little small and it can get busy, but its worth it. There is usually street parking.

Ro
Review №30

Great coffee good food.Used to be one in Urbana but the person leasing the building decided to hike the rent and open a competing coffee shop in the location they got forced out of. That place was huge; their Champaign location is smaller, but everything is just as good and they have more food!

Mo
Review №31

It was peaceful. I like to go there an hour or two before sunset as the sun sends its rays in by that time which is really cool during winter. People who work there at this time are nice and smiling.

Ur
Review №32

I cannot praise this place enough. This is my first time in here and I instantly fell in love. Beautiful, comfortable space, extensive menu with great food options, and my cappachino was perfect. Ordering was simple and made sense. Customer service was exceptional and welcoming. The girl behind the counter was super helpful. Had the avocado stack per her recommendation. Delicious.

Jo
Review №33

The Lavender Latte that I got was interesting and strong. The food wasnt worth what I paid and on one of my visits, the kitchen was just closed unexpectedly. Still, it is a great place to work and have coffee.

Ia
Review №34

Great coffee (roasted on site) and great good. Very open and welcoming space. A good place to have a breakfast and work or study for a while while you drink coffee.

ae
Review №35

I love this place - great coffee and food. But it is always so packed with college students that you can never find a place to sit. I am happy they are getting great business but I do wish the space was slightly larger to accommodate more customers.

Ka
Review №36

Great little place with a great atmosphere! The coffee and tea is fresh and tastes amazing!

Au
Review №37

I mainly go here to read or work. Im not a huge fan of coffee, even though I get it a few times, so I cannot a review on the coffee. My coffee loving friends, however, say this is where they get the best coffee in town. I also see that from the number of people who come in there to order a cup or two. Personally, I like the music, I like the staff, I like the space.

Lo
Review №38

Love this spot ♡ Super yummy original coffee drinks and a nice smattering of Lunch snacks and little baked goods - All roasting is done on site ♡ Seems to be populated by grad students and professionals more than college kids... Which I love :)

J.
Review №39

Great specialty coffee drinks; I recommend the Harvest Moon! Interesting food menu, with plenty of vegetarian options. Small, but enjoyable atmosphere, great for relaxing or studying. Free street parking! Check it out!

Ke
Review №40

Great coffee, great food, and really well-rounded breakfast/lunch menu. Atmosphere is great. I love the big windows and all of the natural light they bring in. They also have really spacious bar seating if you need a place to post up to do work for awhile. Avionics is probably my new favorite coffee shop in Chambana

Je
Review №41

Good selection of drinks. I had a pour over of some Ethiopian roast, and it was made to perfection. The employees were slightly overworked, so the wait and service was subpar, but the drinks were good. Compared to thirty-thirty and other top tier coffee shops, this one is pretty close, and worth a try.

Jo
Review №42

Didnt feel like I was quite hipster enough to be in there, but the peanut butter chocolate chip muffin was a home run! $3 for a muffin seems a bit pricey to me, but I guess thats about par-for-the-course with fancy coffee shops. Would have given 5 stars, but the cashier didnt seem like he was excited to sell me a muffin.

J.
Review №43

Good cold brew up in here. Stopped on my way through town, because ya always gotta go local. Rad vibes...makes me wish I went to U of I. Ill be back again.

Ch
Review №44

Best coffee in town. If you want cheap go somewhere else, if you want #1 go here for the good stuff. My go to: small americano or cortado or cold brew or a cup of drip.Buuuut! Not your average cup! The beans are roasted in house. Fresh!

Ke
Review №45

Nice to find big time coffee in a mid size town. Great vibe, perfect shots.

Ja
Review №46

I really like this place. Ambiance is great. Coffee is always perfect. Just wish they opened earlier on the weekends.

Ji
Review №47

Nice location. Compared to the brew lab, the other place on campus that I think offer great coffee, this one is more towards non-students (might be wrong but that is my feeling). They offer Chemax instead of Hario V60 in brew lab. Highly recommend!

Ma
Review №48

Good coffee and atmosphere. Delicious breakfast/lunch. Super friendly staff.

Ju
Review №49

Gorgeously remodeled space in downtown Champaign. Its everything youd want from a coffee shop — a warm, cozy environment; big windows; good food; killer pours. Im glad its nearby my home!

Er
Review №50

Good drinks, atmosphere, clean restrooms, and the food is really good. We tried the lox sandwich and a breakfast dish with grits.

Ja
Review №51

My new favorite spot. Best latte Ive ever had. Awesome healthy breakfast options.

R
Review №52

Best coffee in town and Lucky Pierre baked goods. mostly vegetarian menu, but a couple meats for omnivores. Also the lox plate. The lox plate.

Me
Review №53

Amazing mocha, great place to study. Could use more food choices after the kitchen closes.

We
Review №54

The best third-wave coffee in Champaign-Urbana. Would recommend it to anyone looking for a spot to enjoy coffee and hang out for a while.

De
Review №55

Nice little shop with good coffee and food offerings - I love the vibe more than anything

St
Review №56

Very tasty. The service was very helpful and observant.

Ma
Review №57

The best cortado in town, by far. The baristas are incredible, the food is good and the general vibe of the place is neat.

Ke
Review №58

Very flavorful coffees. Also had the avocado stack, which was tasty without overwhelming the flavor of my coffee.

Jo
Review №59

Delicious and interesting menu items make for a fun brunch/lunch/snack. Seating options can sometimes be awkward if there are many patrons with laptops out working.

Br
Review №60

Great coffee shop. Have really enjoyed the Cortado Coffee drink and the retail coffee beans sold there.

Ce
Review №61

Perfect coffee and unique dishes. Limited seating works for small coffeehouse vibe.

Je
Review №62

Absolutely the most UNCOMFORTABLE seating I have experienced. Coffee is great but its a shame about the chairs.

Be
Review №63

Best coffee in town, plus great food and interesting people.

Re
Review №64

Great space and excellent coffee, but unnecessarily LOUD MUSIC!!! You might as well go to Espresso Royal for this kind of environment. In a university town, most people go to coffee shops to work, not to feel like they are in a bar.

Am
Review №65

The Rosemary coffee was very unique. The atmosphere is nice and chill.

Ga
Review №66

Super high quality coffee and outstanding food. Plus, great customer service.

Ea
Review №67

Friendly staff, excellent coffee

Ia
Review №68

Order the Americano and become your own flying machine.

Ka
Review №69

The chai was okay. Good coffee.

Ru
Review №70

Delicious coffee and creative signature drinks and a nice ambience. Their coffee is a little pricy for CU but it is worth the price knowing that it will be very freshly roasted.

Ma
Review №71

Great espresso based drinks. Chill atmosphere.

Er
Review №72

The best

Ca
Review №73

Great coffee. Really like the BLT and atmosphere.

Ta
Review №74

Fantastic coffee, served by an awesome staff, in a light, airy, and very comfortable space.

Pa
Review №75

Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, wish there were better options for decaf coffee, as i do not like Americano, and pourover is more expensive.

Wi
Review №76

AWESOME coffee. No more words needed here.

Ch
Review №77

Good coffee, coffee drinks, and great food. It could use more seating.

Se
Review №78

Im in love with the fresh roasted Guatemalan beans and the ambiance. Not to be missed.

Na
Review №79

Good coffee, great service, and Lucky Pierre Donuts.

An
Review №80

Since the flagship flying machine closed, this is the clear winner for best coffee in the area. Unfortunately the sitting space is small and usually full with working college students

Aa
Review №81

Amazing place, amazing people, locally owened and operated.

Ca
Review №82

Excellent London Fog!

El
Review №83

Great coffee, fun flavors, lovely atmosphere!

Je
Review №84

They have the best coffee and tattooed hipsters in town.

An
Review №85

Great coffee selection and tasty food.

Ta
Review №86

Be polite

Ca
Review №87

Great avocado stack and free parking!

Er
Review №88

A highlight of the young professional community in CU.

Jo
Review №89

Coffee and food. All amazing.

Sa
Review №90

One of the best places for coffee in town

Co
Review №91

Fantastic coffee and breakfast!

Da
Review №92

Best Coffee in town, coming from a coffee snob.

Je
Review №93

Tied with Hopscotch for best coffee in town!!

Da
Review №94

Best coffee in town.

Br
Review №95

Great coffee, better people!

To
Review №96

Excellent neighborhood cafe.

An
Review №97

Just ok

So
Review №98

Great coffee

Mi
Review №99

Fabulous!

Al
Review №100

Verra poured coffee.

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  • Address:202 S 1st St, Champaign, IL 61820, United States
  • Site:http://facebook.com/Flying-Machine-Avionics-1321317537993963
  • Phone:+1 217-600-7949
Categories
  • Coffee shop
Working hours
  • Monday:7AM–3PM
  • Tuesday:7AM–3PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–3PM
  • Thursday:7AM–3PM
  • Friday:8AM–3PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:7AM–3PM
Service options
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great coffee:Yes
  • Great tea selection:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
  • Good for working on laptop:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Healthy options:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
Dining options
  • Dessert:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • College students:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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