Art Mart
1705 S Prospect Ave, Urbana, IL
Crema's Take
“This Urbana institution is a beloved community gathering spot that seamlessly blends a quality coffee bar with an eclectic gift shop, making it feel less like a café and more like a cultural hub where you can linger over a perfectly flaky croissant or grab espresso between browsing European imports and home goods. The welcoming, spacious atmosphere works equally well for a solo laptop session or a leisurely meetup with friends, while the friendly staff and rotating selection of pastries—from buttery classics to savory cheese-and-ham options—keep locals coming back as devoted regulars. It's the kind of place that anchors a community because it respects both the coffee lover's craft and the human need for a warm, locally-rooted third space.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
I stopped by Art Mart and was honestly impressed, especially with their pastries. The croissants are a standout—I tried the sausage, egg, and cheese croissant, and it was excellent. The croissant itself had the perfect crisp on the outside while staying soft and flaky inside.…
I visited Art Mart and had such a fun experience. This place has a little bit of everything—it’s divided into different sections including snacks, prepared meals, desserts, grocery-style items, a large and engaging kids section, plus home goods and clothing. It’s the kind of…
Art Mart is great, one of my fave places to find something more unique. I really like their selection of shelf stable foods, kitchen supplies and clothing (I would love to see a more diverse jewelry section though!). I do wish they would have more gluten free “grab and go”…
Cute little bakery Cafe. Separate specialty dessert/pastry counter; olive variety counter and breakfast donuts and pastries. Then the gift shop area has really nice items and a specialty toy section. Love it overall. Only reason for the 4 starts is it's way overpriced. It's…
I’ve been a longtime customer at Art Mart, and it’s always one of my favorite places in town for coffee, pastries and gifts. Friendly staff and a place I truly love supporting in our community.
A Champaign classic and a great place to grab coffee with friends. A lovely toy store, home goods store, wine, and so much more. Come and support local and enjoy a local favorite. Highly recommend! 😊
Crema Reviews
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