Cracked on Green
619 E Green St, Champaign, IL
Crema's Take
“This Champaign spot earns serious points for genuinely warm staff and creative breakfast-focused food that goes beyond the typical coffee shop fare, with standout items like their signature Sloppy José and inventive drink concoctions like the Dr. Seuss that justify the price point. While the atmosphere is straightforward and casual (perfect for families), it's really the kitchen's playful approach to both sweet and savory "concoctions" paired with friendly service that keeps regulars coming back for their morning fix.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
Staff working on 12/15/25 (especially cashier) were so nice and friendly! Food (Goy Vey) and drink (chai latte) were delicious too. Great first visit here!
I ordered the Sloppy José. It was greasy and not appetizing. I might be wrong, probably other items are good. But for 25 dollars, a sandwich and a Latte. I expect a better quality meal. Not woth the price or the place.
It was a regular atmosphere nothing to write home about. The food is pretty decent (don't go in expecting a deal), the only thing is that the staff couldn't be anymore careless. There was a guy watching SpongeBob and eating tater tots. If I were the owner I'd be concerned with their efficiency and commitment.
Went in an hour before they closed and ordered a Dr. Seuss, I was a little worried about the price of some of the stuff but compared to most places the prices aren't even high. The burrito came up pretty fast though, and he asked if I wanted a bag (appreciated). I walked a half hour back home and then waited a bit more before actually eating it, and not only was it still nice and warm and HUGE, it tasted delicious. I was gobsmacked; it tasted so good. I also love how the bottom and sides were toasted and sealed, making the overall experience of eating it even better. Very good experience and will go again to try other delicacies.
If you want breakfast in Champaign, you better come to Cracked! The food here is so good and the concoctions of savory goodness are creative and ideal. I had the Sloppy Jose, which is a chorizo sandwich with guacamole, hash brown, and a fried egg. I loved this sandwich, especially with the sauce provided at the tables. I also tried the French toast bites. I asked for extra cinnamon sugar and mixed it in with lots of syrup. After that added load of sugar, the bites were good, but I probably do not recommend. Coffee is good. The atmosphere is nice and has U of I stuff everywhere. Service was good but the sandwiches took forever to be made. Luckily, the tasted very good to make up for it. I will definitely be coming back to Cracked to try more items off the menu!
Crema Reviews
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