Legends

I was recommended to come here by locals, and I was definitely not disappointed. I ordered the fish sandwich with onion rings and it was so good. There was a good fish to bun ratio (despite the fish not being the safe shape as the bun), and it was good quality. And money wise, it was definitely worth it. The nachos are worth it too! The condiments are distributed evenly and there was enough cheese for all the chips. The salsa also had a nice kick too, very delicious.
The service was great too. When I went to pick up my order, the lady offered me coleslaw and sauces for my food, as well as a metal fork, even though there were free plastic forks at the condiments bar.
Legends has a really cool dining environment, and what’s really neat is that they have a condiments bar, where you can add as much vegetables (lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles) and sauces as you want to your burger. Way to go Legends

The burgers and fries here are actually very good. Less of a heart attack than Joe’s and quite a bit more substantial than Murphy’s. I really like the Bleu moon burger. And the loaded fries are always a good idea.

Descriptive phrase: classic, cool college pub.
We came to Legends at the end of the night after the Badger/​Illini football game, still wearing Badger gear. No hassles from the locals, though, which was nice. In fact, everyone there seemed to be having a chill but fun time. The music was a tad loud, and the drinks pricier than neighboring bars (but still totally reasonable), but the atmosphere was more comfortable and the options higher end. I could see Legends being one of the better bars in Champaign to sit back with a drink and watch a game or hang with friends without worrying about a drunk frat boy spilling on you. Nice.

Not the most «legendary», sorry, bar in champaign, but was my favorite. Comfortable, good deals, good crowds on ride the rail nights and for big games. Also, in my opinion, best burger of the campustown bars. This will be the bar I always go back to.

One of the 2 best bars on campus (the other being Murphy’s). This place is always low key and not one of the crazy loud bars all the underclassmen go to. You can almost always find a place to sit since it’s big and doesn’t get very crowded.

Old people parting on the college strip, had a blast, played machines, one of the nicest beer gardens were smokers so there was a roof and good seating while it was raining
was clean drinks were cold, bartender very nice good service. we ordered burgers, very good, told cook first time here, so he brought out a special sause for us to try, good, we come to champion once a year, we will stop by here again.

I really enjoy going to legends because it isn’t as trashy as other campus bars. They do something called ride the rail which is on Tuesday and Sunday which is your chance to drink 3 of every beer on the list and then you are rewarded with your name on a plaque and a t-​shirt.
Their burgers are also really enjoyable. All of the toppings are self serve which I really enjoy because then I can add exactly what I like.
Definitely a place to check out if you are in need of an ice cold draft and burger.

It sucks when you want a drink, but the bartender can’t make it. He made a substitute drink but it was just awful. The burgers are actually pretty darn good considering that all the toppings are in a separate table where you can choose which ones you want to add in.

Let me say I’m not one for sports bars, but I am convinced Legends is both the cleanest and nicest bar on campus, though I will say I haven’t been to 100% of the bars yet (getting close though).
There’s more than enough seating, a fairly large and reasonably priced selection of beer and drinks, well-​decorated inside, friendly staff, nice outdoor patio/​smoking area as well as slot machines and pool tables. It really seems like they have everything here.
I have yet to actually try the food, but I’ve heard the sandwiches are pretty good. They do have Hooked deals from time to time which is a nice touch.
Overall probably not the most exciting or club-​like bar on campus, not somewhere to go dance your brains out and make an ass of yourself. But, likely the best place to sit down at a more traditional style sports-​themed bar, perhaps with your parents.

After my last review, the manager messaged me and fixed my name on the Ride the Rail board!

Had a fish sandwich on Friday and it was quite good. Casual atmosphere and we went early to avoid the late night bar crowd. Not too loud and they had a full bar for drinks so we really enjoyed it!

Every Monday, I am reminded of their ranch chicken sandwich they used to serve here only on Mondays. Along with $ 5 long islands in various flavors. Could lunch get any more divine?! This may not be the fanciest bar, but it has a warm, homey environment. Coupled with a friendly staff and delicious bae food, you can’t go wrong. Their loaded fries are bomb and the fish sandwiches are definitely worth the waits. Lent is coming up, people, and this is where you want to spend your Fridays! You can quiet your Catholic guilt by indulging in the fish while drowning your overindulgence in favorite beers.

My favorite campus bar, how many grilled chicken sandwiches have I enjoyed here? Well I can’t remember but I’m sure there were plenty.

For one of the «main» campus sports bars, the television angles were not optimal when seated in the back by the kitchen order window. You really had to twist your head around or rearrange the 50lb barstools.
Oddly, the only tv in the joint that didn’t have the Illini playing was the one nearest to our table and we got in before the student crowds woke up.
The Nachos Supreme w/​chicken were anything but…
Still, they packed ‘em in and turned over some crowd so it’ll be around for eternity.

On the one hand, Legends is in my opinion the best campustown/​Green Street bar. On the other hand, it’s still a college bar. But it’s my favorite and thus 5 stars.
Great atmosphere, never overly crowded the way some of the other dumps on campus are, often you’re able to grab a seat, even on some of the busiest nights. My favorite night was Tuesday nights — Ride the Rail, and yes I completed my rail card senior year. I’ve got my name up on the wall which is very cool but I’ve got so many great memories of sitting around having beers with friends. And, I have to say, the beer selection’s pretty good actually. They always have a few good drafts on top of the normal college bar cheap, watered down stuff. Nothing elaborate, but good quality mass produced stuff — Sam Adams Seasonals, Woodchuck, etc.
The food’s surprisingly good as well. I would say Firehaus has better food, but as far as green street bars go, that’s probably it. I generally stuck with burgers or chicken sandwiches and they have a good selection of toppings to put on whatever food you get.
But you really go to Legends for the atmosphere. It’s an upperclassman bar where you can go to actually hang out and talk with friends. They have good music playing in the background but it’s never all that loud and it’s stuff you want to listen to anyway. They’ve got some slot machines and pool tables now which also make for a good time and there’s a dressed model of the Chief up front which is a welcome sight for any Illini.

Legends is a University of Illinois favorite for watching football games and grabbing a beer. While watching a game and enjoying a brew bar food is always great to tame your appetite.
The cheeseburger at Legends is a typical bar-​style burger. Featuring a sesame bun, a thin patty, and topped with the works. The classic flavors are all their with the burger at Legend’s, however nothing is necessarily exceptional. The bun, beef, and topping could all bring more to the table.
It is not the best burger in Champaign, but Legends is definitely one of the best places to watch a game. The burger will satisfy you if you have a craving while enjoying a night with friends.

I feel like this is the bar that people go to when Firehaus is packed and you still want to catch a Chicago/​Illinois sports team game. They’ve got plenty of seats and some pretty good specials (except for hose god-​awful meme glasses, *shudder*). It also seems to be a favorite for older people who visit during conventions/​career fairs. I’ve never seen so many polo shirts and khakis in one venue.
All in all, Friday happy hour is pretty good here and so is Ride the Rail, but if you are looking for a night which you might call «Legendary», I doubt this is the place where it’s gonna happen.

It is a college bar that reminded me of Fatty’s Pub and Grill in DeKalb. Nothing special except Chief Illiniwek (I think that’s how you spell it) is in the house!
Nachos Supreme (sorry, I hate nachos) and burgers were ordered. Beer was consumed. Men scratched themselves. This is a sports bar in a college town. I bet a lot of puke has been cleaned from the floor. Nice looking beer garden (growing beer in there, right?). I would not go back because my palette requires a little more «oomph».

It’s nearly impossible for me to give any Illinois campus bar more than 3 stars but Legends comes close.
Yeah, sometimes the service can be downright lousy but compared to anywhere else, it’s par for the course. Legends’ best attributes are the many TV’s available to take in the game and the space for people to spread out. If you’re nice and it’s not too busy the staff might even put on the game you request. It’s not too tough for a few people to lock down a good chunk of space here which is what makes it a winner. The patio is a decent size and appealing when it’s nice out.
The prices are about campus average and the tap selection sucks. The main draw is coming here on Wednesday and doing the venerable «School of Beer» (which should be renamed «Buy our entire bottle list») which features more enjoyable selections than what is on draft and awesome prices ($ 4 max per beer, usually less).
Definitely my go-​to if I feel like drinking on campus without being heavily annoyed. Also, if you look like someone who used to work here, current employees will ask to take their picture with you or stare at you from across the bar.

Legends: a place that is stuck between being a bad restaurant and a bad bar. The place is setup quite a bit like a restaurant with all the booths and tables in the place, and with waitresses that come around and try to get you to order more drinks. However, the burgers here are really bad: they seem to be cheap, frozen, store-​bought patties that are generally overcooked and not so tasty. Their prices don’t make up for it either; who wants to pay $ 6 for a burger that is worse than McDonald’s?
The bar portion also pretty bad. It’s always hard to get the attention of the bartenders. Once you do get their attention, you’re likely in for some crappy tasting beer. All the taps here taste a little foul; maybe they just don’t know how to clean them?
The good side of Legends is that it’s almost never crowded, and usually not too loud. They also have a few projectors they use to show Illini games, so that can be nice. So, if you’re not too much of a beer snob, this isn’t a bad place to go and knock a few back.