Art Mart

Such a cute place! Great spot for specialty gifts, food, drinks, and hanging out. Cafe is no laptops FYI. Key lime bars were amazing! I would have spent lots more money and time looking at all the amazing kids stuff (so much Jelly Cat!!!), greeting cards, clothing, dishware, etc if I had it. Must see if you’re in Champaign!

I stopped by Art Mart and was honestly impressed, especially with their pastries. The croissants are a standout—I tried the sausage, egg, and cheese croissant, and it was excellent. The croissant itself had the perfect crisp on the outside while staying soft and flaky inside. Easily one of the best croissants in the area. I also grabbed an iced latte, which unfortunately didn’t live up to the same standard. The coffee could definitely use some improvement, as it was a bit underwhelming compared to the food. That said, the overall setup of the place is great. They carry a wide variety of everyday essentials, gourmet items, and quick grab-and-go options, making it super convenient for daily needs. Despite the coffee, I’d still say this is a must-visit spot in Champaign—especially if you’re going for the pastries.

I visited Art Mart and had such a fun experience. This place has a little bit of everything—it’s divided into different sections including snacks, prepared meals, desserts, grocery-style items, a large and engaging kids section, plus home goods and clothing. It’s the kind of store where you can easily spend time just browsing and discovering new things. The layout makes it feel like a mini marketplace, and there’s truly something for everyone. I ended up picking up a fun book-themed card and a tote, which felt like unique finds. It wasn’t crowded when I visited, which made it even more enjoyable to take my time exploring. There’s also a free parking lot, which makes it super convenient to stop by. Overall, this is a great spot to check out whether you’re looking for a quick snack, a gift, or just a fun place to browse. Definitely worth the trip.

Art Mart is great, one of my fave places to find something more unique. I really like their selection of shelf stable foods, kitchen supplies and clothing (I would love to see a more diverse jewelry section though!). I do wish they would have more gluten free “grab and go” stuff. Some salads are gluten free but have cheese, a lot of people who avoid gluten also avoid cheese. When they post about their daily soups on socials, they don’t indicate which allergens are in them. I think it would be really worth it to invest the time in creating a few really solid gluten free & dairy free grab and go items, as well as label the soups online! A gluten free pasta salad or sandwich would be so awesome!