Food
Research Park offers a variety of fresh, delicious food options for every schedule and taste
Whether you’re looking for a relaxed dining experience or need to grab something quick between meetings, Research Park has you covered.
Between a sit-down restaurant, rotating food trucks, and a grab-and-go cafe, there are plenty of options for food in the Research Park community.
Food Trucks
Food trucks are located in the parking lot on the corner of First Street and Hazelwood Drive. Times and options vary, but check this page and Research Park social media for the most up-to-date schedules.
Week of 5/5 Schedule:
Tuesday: La Paloma, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Last updated: 05/02/2025, 4:30 p.m.
If you are a food truck vendor who would like to be scheduled at Research Park, contact Sabrina Chang at smchang3@illinois.edu
Grab & Go Market
The University of Illinois Philanthropy Center, a northeast neighbor of the Research Park, is home to the UI Foundation and includes a Grab & Go Market open to Research Park employees. It is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and features breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages from Betsy’s Bistro. Items are available for purchase by credit or debit card only and purchased items can be enjoyed in the adjacent cafe space in the lobby.
Houlihan's
If you’re looking for sit-down eats at the Research Park, the I Hotel and Illinois Conference Center houses Research Park’s premier restaurant, Houlihan’s. Stop by for a full meal, drinks after work, or Patio Play, the restauraunt’s summer live music series. Houlihan’s features cuisine that will awaken your taste buds with a sizzling infusion of fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Call 217-819-5005 for reservations.
