Bevier Cafe – American
This vibrant culinary hub hums with the creative energy of a teaching kitchen, where the enticing aroma of sizzling burgers and zesty taco specials draws in a lively, hungry crowd. Guests enjoy a front-row seat to the next generation of talent, savoring everything from artfully composed student-crafted entrees to crisp, sesame-flecked salads that celebrate fresh, seasonal textures.
South Goodwin Avenue, Urbana, Illinois 61801 https://beviercafe.illinois.edu/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Bevier Cafe
Dairy-Free at Bevier Cafe
Bevier Cafe in Urbana has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Featured Student Entrée, Chef's Special and Sesame Crunch Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Bevier Cafe
Bevier Cafe in Urbana has 7 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Featured Student Entrée, Chef's Special and Small Green Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Bevier Cafe
Bevier Cafe in Urbana has 18 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Baked Cookie, Featured Student Entrée and Cookies by the Dozen. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Bevier Cafe
Bevier Cafe in Urbana has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Taco Special. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Bevier Cafe
Bevier Cafe in Urbana has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup (Bowl) and Side Veggie. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Bevier Cafe
Bevier Cafe in Urbana has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chef's Special, Soup (Bowl) and Side Veggie. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Bevier Cafe
Bevier Cafe in Urbana has 3 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries, Soup (Bowl) and Side Veggie. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Bevier Cafe
Bevier Cafe in Urbana has 12 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Featured Student Entrée, Chef's Special and Sesame Crunch Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Bevier Cafe
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Taco Salad | 0 g | 76.6 g |
| Sesame Crunch Salad | 98.3 g | 54.9 g |
| Taco Special | 4.3 g | 53.5 g |
| Chef's Special | 10.6 g | 23 g |
| Bottle of Water | 0 g | 20.1 g |
| Catering Tray (Small) | 74.6 g | 18.4 g |
| Catering Tray (Large) | 83.6 g | 18.2 g |
| Chicken Tender Basket | 12.9 g | 14.4 g |
| Salad Special | 16 g | 9.1 g |
| Soup (Cup) | 22 g | 6.7 g |
| Classic Cafe Lunch Buffet | 7.4 g | 6.4 g |
| Executive Lunch Buffet | 7.4 g | 6.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:30 AM - 2:30 AM
What diners are saying
Diners appreciate the reliable lunch experience at Bevier, where the service is praised for being professional and meeting all expectations for a casual meal. Guests highlight the straightforward atmosphere as a comfortable setting for a midday
Menu
Entrees
- Taco Special - $10: A platter of three tacos served with naranja salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burger Special - $12: 1/3 pound burger (black bean burger available) with weekly specialty toppings Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tender Basket - $9: Crispy chicken tenders over a bed of fries with choice of dipping sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Panini Special - $10: Weekly specialty panini Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Featured Student Entrée - $10: Unique dish developed and prepared by students Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chef's Special - $12: Weekly specialty dish planned by the Chef Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Taco Salad - $7: Romaine lettuce, house-made ranch, tomatoes, pickled red onions, cheese, chili corn, black beans, and crispy tortilla strips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sesame Crunch Salad - $7: Mixed greens, house-made sesame vinaigrette, shredded carrots, cucumbers, edamame, mandarin oranges, and crunchy sesame sticks Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salad Special - $10: Weekly special salad Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Small Green Salad - $3: Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and shredded carrot Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $3: Crispy fried potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup (Cup) - $2: Weekly specialty soup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup (Bowl) - $3: Weekly specialty soup Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Veggie - $2: Seasonal vegetable side Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Baker's Choice Dessert - $4: Weekly specialty cheesecake or dessert Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Fresh Baked Cookie - $2: Choice of Chocolate Chip, White Chocolate Pecan, Peanut Butter, or Oatmeal Raisin Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Fountain Drink - $2: Assorted fountain sodas
- Coffee - $1.5: Freshly brewed coffee
- Canned Soda - $1: Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, or Sprite
- Bottle of Water - $1: Bottled water
Catering
- Cookies by the Dozen - $24: Chocolate Chip, White Chocolate Pecan, Peanut Butter, Oatmeal Raisin, or Sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Catering Tray (Small) - $50: Choice of Fruit, Breakfast Breads, Cheese & Cracker, or Garden Vegetable. Feeds ~12 Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catering Tray (Large) - $100: Choice of Fruit, Breakfast Breads, Cheese & Cracker, or Garden Vegetable. Feeds ~25 Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Cafe Lunch Buffet - $25: Student designed entrée, vegetable and starch side, garden salad, and cookies. Minimum 20 guests Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Renal Available at: lunch
- Executive Lunch Buffet - $35: Chef designed entrée, seasonal vegetable and starch side, garden salad, and cheesecake varieties. Minimum 20 guests Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Bevier Cafe
- Is Bevier Cafe dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Bevier Cafe has 12 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Featured Student Entrée, Chef's Special and Sesame Crunch Salad.
- What can I eat at Bevier Cafe on a dairy-free diet?
- Featured Student Entrée, Chef's Special and Sesame Crunch Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 12 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Bevier Cafe have vegan options?
- Yes. 12 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Featured Student Entrée and Chef's Special.
- Is Bevier Cafe gluten-free?
- 7 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Bevier Cafe?
- Taco Salad, at roughly 76.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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