Prairie Fruits Farm and Creamery - Champaign, Illinois

Andrew L.

Amazing experience! I was in town and was happy to find out about the Farm-to-table Tasting Menu at Caprae Restaurant at Prairie Fruit Farm. This week featured Indigenous Food and Cooking techniques--what an amazing experience! The evening started with a farm tour, delicious cocktails followed by a multi-course experience overseen by the Chef and for this night featuring his Sous Chef who has expertise in Indigenous Cooking. Not only was the food top-notch but the farm owner and staff was warm and inviting. The proceeds from the dinner went to support good causes too!

Chris D.

This can easily be considered a "hidden gem" due to its location. With a farmhouse, barns, gardens, fields, and goats, this embodies the true "farm to table atmosphere."

The restaurant and it's staff are quality as is their offerings. Casey greeted us with a positive and uplifting personality and her knowledge of the menu made our choice simple.

The chicken sandwich was the best I've ever had! The bun was light and fluffy unlike anything I've ever experienced. It was delicately topped with an Aioli, Tomato Jam, and Thick Cut Bacon which made for the ultimate surprise in our eyes. Tender and Juicy!

I'd like to thank Connor in the kitchen for the suggestion to give this place a try! You were right! 10/10 would recommend and will be back again!

Sophia W. (. W.

My partner and I love prairie fruits farm and have been coming here for years! We are so excited to see the new owners expanding this amazing farm to include a restaurant! Yesterday we went for the first time and tried their sandwiches and salads. The food was delicious! We got the gyro flat bread, chicken sandwich and farm salad along with glasses of sparkling rose. Everything was great! Very complex flavor. Lots of lovely details like edible flowers and very fresh! The prices per serving are on the higher end but this is for good reasons! using local ingredients is expensive! Also, they have a no tipping policy and just pay their workers a livable wage. So know that the money is well worth it! Don’t forget to pet some goats on your way out!

Andrea S.

We made reservations for our group for brunch. We were warmly welcomed when we arrived. Our server and the food were amazing. I am still dreaming of the shrimp and grits. Tasty cocktails to boot!! Highly recommend!

Brigitte F.

If you haven’t taken the time to drop by this delightful farm, give yourself permission to do so right away. Although my arrival was impromptu, my timing was rewarded with an exceptional wine tasting. The entire team, especially Lisa, she immediately made me feel like a neighbor. Check out their web site for upcoming events. Of course it’s so easy to make friends with all the adorable goats. Make time for a walk about along the trails on this gorgeous property. Come prepared to taste and take home an amazing variety of cheeses that will please your every desire and become a staple on your shopping list.

Kazy M. (.

My wife and I had brunch here and it was the most wonderful experience. The food was all fresh and packed with flavor, cooked perfectly, the staff was all very attentive and knowledgeable. We had no complaints, and to top it off getting to explore the farm and see the very friendly goats made the whole experience even better. We will be coming back and we both highly recommend visiting Prairie Fruits Farm!

m G.

We went to the restaurant for our anniversary and it was a fantastic experience. The staff are absolutely wonderful and hospitable and the food was delicious. We got the squash toast, a charcuterie plate, and the maple pumpkin dessert. Everything was perfect, and we ended up buying a few things to take home as well. There’s also a full bar. I can’t recommend this place enough!

Jake P.

Just did the four course tasting menu after having been here (Caprae) previously for Taco Tuesday and brunch. I honestly believe this humble spot on an out-of-the-way farm is the best restaurant in Champaign-Urbana. The four courses included a shaved Brussels sprouts salad that was a perfect balance of flavors and textures, grilled carrots that had an amazing spice blend, a pull-apart-tender braised short rib, and a pot de crème that was among the best desserts I’ve ever had - and I don’t even usually like pot de crème.

The service was earnest and friendly though maybe not super polished, and the ambience is actually pretty good for what amounts to a shack next to a goat barn, but who cares about any of that when the food is this good. (I’m positively itching to design a different dining environment for this place with more personality while avoiding any pretension.)

Keep it up, Garron and team!