Merry Ann's Diner

Family owned Americana diner serving classic Americana fare since 1983

Merry Ann's Diner is a diner in Champaign, Illinois. It is listed at 1510 S Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820, which places it among the local businesses of Champaign that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as american restaurant, breakfast restaurant, pancake restaurant, so it may cover more than the name suggests.

Breakfast is its own restaurant category in the United States. Diners serve eggs, pancakes, hash browns and bottomless coffee from early morning, sometimes around the clock; breakfast and brunch restaurants open around 7 and close in the early afternoon; delis and sandwich shops sell egg sandwiches and bagels to go and switch to lunch by 11. Weekend brunch, roughly 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., is the busiest shift of the week, and well-known spots run waits of 30 to 60 minutes; many now take reservations or a waitlist through an app. Expect large portions, free refills on drip coffee and a tip of 15 to 20 percent for table service. Creperies, waffle houses and bistros round out the group with sweeter or European-style menus.

The business lists hours on 7 days of the week. Typical hours are Open 24 hours. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. You can reach Merry Ann's Diner at (217) 352-5399; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. Its website is merryannsdiner.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

Customers rate it 4.5 out of 5 on Google across 2,224 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded diners in Champaign.

Champaign is in Illinois, in the Midwest, where summers are warm, winters are cold and snowy, and most errands are done by car; businesses keep steady year-round hours with the usual holiday changes. Getting around Champaign is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across Illinois's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

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