Cracked the Egg Came First Menu – Champaign, IL

Type : Breakfast restaurant

Location : Champaign, IL

Counter-serve spot in low-key surrounds dishing up breakfast, plus grilled cheese & soups. Based on 225 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

Cracked the Egg Came First 61820

Address:
619 E Green St, Champaign, IL 61820

Phone: (217) 954-0361

Website:

Social Profile:

Hours

Sunday 8 AM–3 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
8 AM–3 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 8 AM–3 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–3 PM
Thursday 8 AM–3 PM
Friday 8 AM–3 PM
Saturday 8 AM–3 PM

Menu

Small Bites
Crispy Tots
Deep Fried to a Crispy, Golden Brown
$2.75
Parmesan Truffle Tots
Tossed in Truffle Oil & Dusted w/ Parmesan Cheese
$3.75
Cajun Tots
Tossed in Cajun Seasoning
$3.25
Sloppy Tots
Covered in Smoked Chorizo and Sriracha Sour Cream
$4.00
White Cheddar Bacon Tots
Smothered in Homemade White Cheddar Cheese Sauce & Topped with Crispy Bacon Bits (Store Only Items)
$4.00
Sweet Potato Tots
Try them with Salt or Cinnamon Maple Sugar
$4.00
French Toast Bites
Served with Syrup & Cinnamon Maple Sugar
$3.00
Breakfast Sandwiches
Morning Bender
Cheddar Cheese, Hash Browns, A Fried Egg & Cream Cheese
$6.00
Vegasm
Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Hash Browns, A Fried Egg & Cheddar Cheese, w/ Garlic Basil Pesto or Spicy Chipotle Pesto
$7.50
Sloppy Jose
Smoked Chorizo, Guacamole, Hash Browns, A Fried Egg & Homemade Bacon Onion Jam
$7.75
Goy Vey
Bacon, Fried Salami, Hash Browns, A Fried Egg & Sweet N’ Spicy Cream Cheese
$7.50
Grilled Cheese & Soup
Plain Jane
A Classic Grilled Cheese w/ Colby Longhorn Cheddar on Sourdough
$5.00
Tree Hugger
A Grilled Cheese w/ Sliced Tomatoes, Basil, Mozzarella, Garlic Basil Pesto and a Balsamic Glaze on Sourdough
$7.25
Sweet Cheesus
A Grilled Cheese w/ Smoked Gouda & Apple Cider Jam
$6.50
Ghostbuster
A Grilled Cheese w/ Ghost Pepper Pepper jack & Autumn Berry Jam on Sourdough
$6.50
Lil’ Cheesie
A Grilled Cheese w/ Smoked Gouda & Colby Longhorn Cheddar
$7.00
Big Cheesie
A Grilled Cheese Loaded w/ Extra Smoked Gouda & Colby Longhorn Cheddar
$9.00
Tomato Basil Soup $3.00
Broccoli Cheddar Soup $3.00
Burritos, Wraps & Bowls
Mother Clucker
A Grilled Chicken Wrap w/ Spinach, White Cheddar Cheese and Rosemary Aioli (Store Only Items)
Dr. Seuss
A Breakfast Burrito w/ Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Spinach, Green Peppers, White Cheddar Cheese & Garlic Basil Pesto (Store Only Items)
Hungry Chief
A Breakfast Burrito, w/ Scrambled Eggs, Smoked Chorizo, Hash Browns, Green Peppers, Onions & Pepper Jack Cheese
Plan B
A Grilled Veggie Wrap with Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Onions, White Cheddar Cheese & Smoked Paprika Hummus
$7.00
Underdog
A Grilled All-Beef Hot Dog, Topped w/ Grilled Onions & Scrambled Eggs
$5.00
Build Your Own Breakfast Bowl
Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, Shredded White Cheddar Cheese, Two Veggies & One Spread (Store Only Items)

… View more

Photo Gallery

Reviews

Chloe Papai
Delicious breakfast spot! Ordered the Sloppy Jose breakfast sandwich (smoked chorizo, guacamole, hash browns, fried egg, and homemade bacon onion jam), tree hugger grilled cheese (mozzarella, tomatoes, garlic basil pesto, and balsamic glaze on sourdough), and french toast bites.

… more

Hugh Robertson
Great place for food and coffee. I always get either the dirty bird or mother clucker. The twins get it right every time. Great people that run the joint.

… more

Alex Lipka
I love the food cracked makes. However, now for the second time they cancelled our order without telling us. Now, i won’t be able to eat anything until the afternoon.

… more

Vanessa Lara
Great brunch food, loved the mimosa flights, so cute!

… more

James Juan
Super friendly staff, told them it was my first time and they offered up some great suggestions. Great atmosphere too, thanks for making this a great first trip here!

… more

Josh Bussan
Fantastic food and even better service. Interior is great and the music gives the whole place a fun aesthetic. I love getting a meal there before big days.

… more

AJ
I love this place! I crave the tator tots so often and I love that you can build your own breakfast bowl!

… more

Shirley H
Tried this 3 years ago when they were only a food truck! Finally got to come back to Champaign and found out they’ve open a store front!! The line is super long on a Sunday morning but the food was definitely worth it!

… more

bxnii_o
The place had a nice atmosphere. We got the morning bender and the hash brown on the sandwich was incredibly salty and when I took it off the sandwich was just mediocre at best so I didn’t finish it. The workers were nice, but a lot of them had their long hair out in the food and constantly ran their fingers through their hair. Some food handlers had gloves some didn’t. Idk if I’ll be back.

… more

Sandis Sullivan II
Had takeout for the first time yesterday, and it was perfect. Piping hot, and as good as my wife would always describe. Will definitely try again.

… more

… View more

Leave a Comment

Stay connected with the Roost!

Ask us any questions