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Address: 1510 S. Neil St. Champaign, IL 61820
Phone: (217) 352-5399
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Merry Ann’s Diner, with Champaign locations at 1510 S. Neil St. and 1 E. Main St., has earned high acclaim among University students and Champaign locals with its distinctive breakfast menu. The diner’s quaint atmosphere, along with its 24-hour service of pancakes, eggs, bacon and all foods essential to a classic American breakfast, attracts patrons who crave home-cooked meals in a friendly setting and is part of the reason why it was voted CU’s place for breakfast.

When asked what makes breakfast at Merry Ann’s the best in Champaign, cook and restaurant employee Kent Shanholtzer replied, “It’s because it’s real food at a reasonable price.” Fellow employee Mackenzie Eldridge said, “It’s the Stack!” The Stack, which consists of eggs, hash browns, meat and cheese all topped with a generous helping of gravy, has earned top rank on the diner’s popular breakfast menu as a result of high demand from University students who know how to put Merry Ann’s 24 hours of operation to good use.

So whether you are in the mood for a unique and lavishly assorted morning meal like the Stack or you prefer a more traditional breakfast, Merry Ann’s will serve it up with a friendly smile and cup of coffee brewed to perfection to make you feel right at home.