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Crane Alley

Bar and American Restaurant$$$$
Urbana
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    Ranked #2 for bars in Urbana
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    Joey W.
    "Amazing beer selection, check in often to see what's pouring."(5 Tips)
    Lisa H.
    "Buffalo chicken sandwich is the best."(3 Tips)
    Rugburn
    "mere "plan B""(2 Tips)
    Drew G.
    "Great plan B when the Black Dog is too packed."(2 Tips)
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  • Grace W.heart icon on user image
    Grace WisegarverAugust 14, 2016
    Their sweet potato fries are awesome. Their salads, sandwiches and appetizers are good when you want something easy. Their beer flights are nice when you want a beer or two. Greet beer selection.
  • Chris N.heart icon on user image
    Chris NixonJune 28, 2015
    Étouffée with shrimp and andouille at Crane Alley in Urbana, Illinois
  • Ryan M.
    Ryan MoranJuly 28, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    Great beers on tap and excellent food. A great option in downtown Urbana with awesome outdoor seating as well.
  • Joey W.heart icon on user image
    Joey WheelerApril 9, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Amazing beer selection, check in often to see what's pouring. Food is ok, but not amazing. Good atmosphere and a fun place to play pool.
  • Rugburnheart icon on user image
    RugburnMarch 21, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    Offers so much more beer/food/liquor/seating/entertainment options than Black Dog, it's ludicrous to consider it a mere "plan B"
  • Chris C.
    Chris CombestMay 21, 2011
    Buff Chicken is the best thing on the menu unless you hate animals. Animals are great, fun to pet, easy to chew!
  • Jacob N.
    Jacob NorrisApril 19, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Don't know what to drink? The staff have ALWAYS had excellent recommendations.
  • David H.heart icon on user image
    David HamiltonFebruary 26, 2020
    Been here 5+ times
    Always great beer selection and the burgers are good too.
  • The Tower a.
    The Tower at ThirdOctober 16, 2012
    They serve Hofbrau Wheat Beer, which is a real treat. Give it a try!
  • scott
    scottApril 28, 2010
    The Chili burger on wednesdays is good and don't worry, it doesn't have so much chili that it makes it too hard to eat with your hands.
  • Meagan C.heart icon on user image
    Meagan ConrathApril 3, 2015
    War pig burger! Best burger I have ever had
  • Erica S.
    Erica ShererMay 21, 2011
    Death by chocolate is amazing!!! Def a must try for any chocolate lover!
  • Sue Blue
    Sue BlueMay 28, 2013
    A good place for college kids and yuppies but not a place for me to kick it.
  • Kendall J.
    Kendall JohnsonSeptember 5, 2011
    Fries are AMAZING! Loved the Pesto chicken sandwich.
  • Sam S.heart icon on user image
    Sam SvitaMarch 29, 2015
    Awesome place to play pool in beautiful Urbana :)
  • Kelly M.
    Kelly McMahonMarch 29, 2011
    Great beer selection and yummy spin arch dip ... falafol sandwich is not good though
  • Drew G.heart icon on user image
    Drew GarskeMarch 16, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Great plan B when the Black Dog is too packed.
  • Wesley S.
    Wesley StitesOctober 12, 2011
    Try the buffalo chicken sandwich it's my usual and get onion rings too.
  • Sam H.
    Sam HillApril 7, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Falafel sandwich and tabouleh salad is delicious and vegan.
  • Chris N.heart icon on user image
    Chris NixonAugust 20, 2014
    Crab cakes are really good.
  • Lisa H.heart icon on user image
    Lisa HinchliffeAugust 9, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    Buffalo chicken sandwich is the best.
  • John K.
    John KinderApril 13, 2010
    They have Death's Door gin here! Try it in your next gin drink. Fantastic stuff.
  • Sam L.heart icon on user image
    Sam LoganJanuary 2, 2015
    Free pool if you buy lunch
  • Michelle M.
    Michelle MoranJune 22, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    They got rid of their onion rings! What morons!
  • The Tower a.
    The Tower at ThirdOctober 18, 2012
    The Burgers here are PHENOMENAL!
  • Judah R.heart icon on user image
    Judah RichardsonOctober 13, 2011
    Very good stout selection, try one
  • Rugburnheart icon on user image
    RugburnFebruary 6, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Little known Pi O fact is that Crane Alley's frat name is "Paris" CAW
  • scott
    scottApril 28, 2010
    Don't worry, the chili burger on wednesdays isn't too sloppy to eat with you hands.
  • Matthew G.
    Matthew GladneyJuly 16, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the buffalo chicken sandwich. It's delicious!
  • Bob S.
    Bob SaskaAugust 24, 2011
    Phenomenal beer selection.
  • Valerie V.
    Valerie VargasJune 20, 2011
    Pesto Chicken is to DIE FOR
  • Samir f.
    Samir faciJuly 15, 2011
    Good food, but the slowest service ever. Tool 2 of us at least 2 hours to eat and pay
  • The Tower a.
    The Tower at ThirdJanuary 28, 2011
    Pesto chicken...yummmm!
  • Diana M.
    Diana MazeJanuary 6, 2011
    cooool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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