Sun Singer Wine and Spirits Ltd

Our first time dining at Sunsinger last weekend was fabuous! Excellent Chielan sea Bass and Grilled Scallops. Couldn’t be happier with the service or the quality and artful preparation of the food.

We used to love this place but as of mid January 2016 it’s no longer good for gluten free eaters. They have changed their menu and no longer have a gluten free menu.
As of this writing they also don’t have kids options any longer. We came in all the time before, but the new menu is a bummer and I hope they fix it.
Two stars because after being seated we realized there was nothing for us to eat and we had to get up and leave. We were informed that the sandwich bread was now only «reduced gluten», although the manager said that was wrong, but we were already on our way out.

This has turned into our go-​to place for take out. Great place to get food to go or to dine in! Staff is friendly and always willing to recommend a bottle of wine

We used to love this place and the personal cozy feel of it. But it appears that recent expansion has brought the service level down. Wonder if they made seating 2−3x but kept kitchen the same. Lunch took two hours for sandwiches.

My fiancé and I visited the Sun Singer today for a late lunch. We have been a handful of times in the past, too.
The Sun Singer now has craft beer on tap! Pair this with their recent expansion (huge new dining space) and there is a lot of excitement in the air.
I ordered a half salad and soup. Their soup of the day tends to be pretty tasty. Today they had a sausage and kale soup that was delicious. I paired the soup with the almond encrusted goat cheese salad — strong favors between the goat cheese and balsamic dressing. Yum!
The Sun Singer also has a large retail area of craft beers, wines, cheeses, and gift items. I was able to purchase BCBS here earlier this month with no problem.
I deducted one star for slow service but I honestly didn’t mind spending more time in the restaurant!

I use this place often to meet friends or associates for lunch. Quality ingredients and consistent service make it very appealing. It is relatively small in the summer with tables harder to find in the winter or during inclement weather when the patio is closed. Parking can be equally challenging. But I’ve never had a bad meal or service here and the pricing is expected for the caliber of food/​services provided.

…place is now and has always has been the best… even brought the pups their own water dishes

Everything is good about this place! I regularly get carry out and it has never been incorrect and it’s always done in 15 minutes or less. Red Sangria in the summer is my favorite, but if you have 2 be warned that you will feel it! My favorite items are the Chipotle Chicken Wrap, Black Bean Burger or whatever the daily special is. Great chili as well. Laurent knows his wine if you need help picking out a bottle.

Great spot for a glass of wine and some cheese to nosh on. Staff is knowledgable about the wines, and can recommend interesting bottles for you to take home or drink there.

Absolutely delicious! If you find yourself in Savoy and desperately need a quick place to eat, you should definitely stop here. They mainly have sandwiches but they sure are tasy! The day I went, the soup of the day was mushroom and brie — amazing! I will say that I wish they had a couple of taps. They have a great beer selection but there’s something about having a beer poured from a tap that is extra special. They are so close to Triptych, it would be nice to see their beer there.

One of the better restaurants in the U of I area, especially appreciate this place because the restaurant scene in the area is… Pretty limited…
Their deli and wine selection are great too.
I’ve tried most of the menu and I don’t think anything on the menu would disappoint. The ambience is cool too. The owner has really captured that European deli/​café feel. It’s also very reasonably priced. Great place for anything from a quality lunch to a cute date night.

Sun Singer is a true gem! We brought our dog to the oncology department at U of I. Since they had to do a myriad of tests that required us killing a few hours, we were on the hunt for a place we could relax and make the most of our day. The vet clinic gave us a map of the area with recommended spots and after reading it was a ‘wine bar’ our choice was settled.
The parking lot was pretty packed for lunch time, but we were lucky enough to snag the last table. The tables are pretty close together, but I still liked the ambiance and didn’t feel claustrophobic. They had a nice wine list, but I opted for a french toast martini – or should I say two of them. They were fabulous!
We also ordered the Antipasti & Cheese plate with two cheeses, Smoked Gouda and Valdeon. It came with a few olives, salami, artichokes bread and cheese. It was perfect for two to split. I ordered the portobello sandwich and can’t recommend it enough. It came with those Terra chips that I’m now hooked on. I like that their menu has a good mix of something for everyone.
Our server was pretty friendly too and was happy to make recommendations.
I don’t find myself in Champaign often, but I’d love to come back to Sun Singer sometime.

Excellent customer service and wine expertise. Casual dining either inside or outside with delicious food!

Fantastic to place to relax and sip on wine. Definitely a must if in the area. I like their selection of wine and cheese. The service here is consistently good and the food is on par. This is a hidden gem in the area.

This place is amazing. Driving through from Denver, we stopped by for lunch. Our waiter, Eric, gave us outstanding service. We ordered the almond crusted goat cheese salad, grilled cheese supreme, ricotta cheesecake with raspberry sauce, and cappuccino. Everything was beyond delicious and we are not the easiest to wow, but WOW! Holy yumminess! Definitely a place to return to.

This is a great alternative to all of the restaurants on campus. The menu here is diverse and is great for a light meal full of flavor. Their lobster bisque is great and their deli sandwiches are very fresh as they have a deli inside. I haven’t had any of their wine selection, but their selection appears to be their pride as it takes up much of the store area.

I would say this is an okay liquor store. They seem to have a variety of wines & beer on hand. However, they lack a decent variety of hard liquor. Also, I find them to be quite expensive. I prefer Binnys.

Really nice place. A real hidden gem. We decided to go out for some wine last night, and chose this place because it was so close to our home. We were pleasantly surprised! The atmosphere is great and the staff are very knowledgable and nice. I didn’t eat, but plan on going back for the food!

This is a great place for lunch. Great wine and the sandwiches are fantastic. This place is also a good place to shop for wine and kitchen accessories.
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Wow! There are a lot of good reviews for this place. Maybe I am missing something. Went here for lunch today and ordered the special which was a caprese sandwich & broccoli cheese soup. They both tasted just fine. In fact I thought the sandwich was quite tasty. But I left hungry. That was the smallest sandwich I think I have ever had. It was about the size of one of those little finger sandwiches you get served on a platter by someone walking by at a party. 2 or 3 bites and it’s over.
The soup was good but again very small portion. The real kicker was the bill. $ 11.00 for a couple of bites.
Friar Tuck has a better wine selection too.
Not sure if I would go back for a second try.