What are the opening hours?

Wednesday 4pm - 9pm Thursday 4pm - 10pm Friday 11am - 10pm Saturday 11am - 10pm Sunday 11am - 9pm

The Space

RESTAURANT+BAR+VENUE+HOT SAUCE 📍1 E Main St Champaign, IL🏆Best of CU 24, 25 Winnerx5🤫 For booking inquiries contact [email protected]
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09/30/2026

Hiii welcome back!

On Wednesday we have open mic starting at 6pm, and the death challenge is still going if you want to get your picture on the wall.

Thursday we have comedy open mic at 8pm (comedy burger of course). And not only that but we have an EDM night aka the Unofficial John Summit Afterparty with DJ J Walker and DJ Dirty Dancer. Party starts at 10!!

On Friday the phat burger will likely return. Who’s to say what toppings Friday will bring.

Herra’s Drag Menagerie is back this Saturday at 8 pm with host Herra Winn! Make sure to come a little early to grab a table and some food before the show.

On Sunday don’t forget not only do we have lunch and dinner but also brunch!! The brunch specials keep getting better each week so come out and give it a try!

See you every day?

09/24/2026

Ask and you shall receive!

Tasting menus are back…
Sit at the chefs counter for a 4 course curated menu!

Super special experience, custom menus available upon request!

Vegetarians and allergens accepted 2 weeks in advance

Questions? Email: [email protected]

Tickets available now on website!

09/23/2026

Hello and welcome back!! We have a music heavy week this week so get excited!!

On Wednesday we’re kicking it off with open mic starting at 6pm. (Also the death challenge if you like spicy things that hurt you)

On Thursday we have open mic comedy starting at 8pm, and THEN we’re following that up with a show. We are so excited to have ten point turn, Hannah Kitt from THE CRITTERS, Mario Nieto, and SunnySol. Doors at 9, Show at 10, Tickets $10 (PWYC).

On Friday we are having another show, this time with an amazing lineup with emily the band, time thief, Sleep Tight Tiger and Blue Clovers! Doors at 8:30, Show at 9, tickets $10.

On Saturday we will be back for lunch and dinner, and then on Sunday we will be back for BRUNCH, lunch, and dinner.

Also tasting menu reservations are available for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at thespacecu.com. Brand new menu incoming so keep an eye out!

See you every day?

09/22/2026

Another October Show Announcement

These wonderful people are taking the stage on Sunday October 11th at 9pm and we couldn’t be happier.

Tickets: $15
All Age

Link in bio

09/20/2026

!! Show Announcement !!

$10
All Ages

Friends, we are like super stoked for this live electronic performance. These artists will be using live instruments to create electronic sounds for our enjoyment.

This will be happening on a Wednesday, which is normally open mic music. Mike Ingram will keep our regulars informed on what to expect that week.

Tickets @ Link in Bio

09/19/2026

The new braised lamb belly skewer is 2 dieeee for!

Like put me out in the middle of the road, run me over and revive me with this skewer, LIFE CHANGING!

One of Connor’s favorite things he’s ever put on the menu, you’ll want to order like 3 of them …or 7.. or honestly like 12 🐑

Pressed Lamb Belly. Black Garlic Chili Crisp. Mint Yogurt. Sumac Onion. Dukkah. Swiss Chard. ❤️‍🔥

09/12/2026

Brunch? Bruunchh…

We’ve got a holy selection of a menu tomorrow

Breakfast Sandos! Phat Pancakes! Potato Paves! 45 Day Dry Aged Steak and Eggs!

What more could you possibly ask for?
nothing is the answer…

09/11/2026

Outrageous specials for the weekend! ‼️

ROASTED BRICK CHICKEN
A whole ass Slagel poissin, you get the feetsies 🐔

Brined to perfection, jimmy nardello pepper, radish frisée salad

45 DAY DRY AGE RIBEYE
House duck fat fries, coffee jus, chive

We have an insane foie gras butter to add on!!

BEEF TARTARE
Slagel beef, potato pave, whole grain mustard, yuzu kosho

09/09/2026

On the Line with Connor!

As he explains wtf actually goes into making your food..

Seasonal scallop dish it’s divine..

Everyone say thank youuu Chef Connor for blessing our bellies!!! ✨

09/08/2026

Hi! Welcome back!

On Wednesday we have open mic starting at 6pm, followed by open mic comedy on Thursday at 8pm.

On Friday and Saturday we have lunch and dinner service, and there’s sure to be some amazing specials for this weekend, so keep your eyes peeled for future posts. (Will it be a phat burger, a phat philly, a phat pancake?? Who knows!)

On Sunday we will have brunch, lunch, dinner AND another Space Bazaar with a bunch of cool local vendors starting at 5pm!!

See you every day?

Address

1 E Main Street
Champaign, IL
61820

Opening Hours

Wednesday	4pm - 9pm
Thursday	4pm - 10pm
Friday	11am - 10pm
Saturday	11am - 10pm
Sunday	11am - 9pm

Website

http://thespacecu.com/

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