Watsons Shack & Rail

Located in the Heart of Downtown Champaign, Watson’s serves fried and rotisserie chicken, and strives to serve as much local food as possible.

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@stoolpresidente 9 AM Confirmed ✅ Lot 31 - N 35 yrd line, 50 yards W of 1st.

You can find OUR spot inside Gies Memorial Stadium on the West side as well! Come get some #HotChicken! 10/10!

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@stoolpresidente Different tailgate, brother — they’re firing off at 9 AM. No guarantees for a post-game after last week’s debacle.

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@stoolpresidente @BNKonFOX Dave, highly recommend you check out our friends in Lot 31 — they’re hosting the annual TVG Memorial Tailgate!

USC vs Illinois
📍 Lot 31 – 35-yard line, 50 yards west of First St
• 9:00 AM — Band: Old Shoe
• 11:00 AM — Kickoff

Best tailgate in the lot, week in and week out.

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We can't promise heart shaped pickles with every Pimento Cheese order, but we can promise it tastes awesome.

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Food Truck schedule for 7/28 - 8/3. To see the full menu or to book the truck for your private event, please visit https://t.co/d4oF8LQGbB

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It's the last FRYDAY for the Star Child Loaded Fries! Get them while they're here! Only available at the Shack!

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Eat your greens. These amazing Brussels Sprouts are only available at the Shack!

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🥵We have cold boozy slush, ready to give you brain freeze today.🥶

Only at the Shack!

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Costco peeps...have you seen our gift cards? $75 gets you $100! Find them at the Champaign Costco.

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What is your favorite thing to dip in ranch?

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Food truck schedule for 7/21 - 7/27. To see the full menu or to book the truck for your private event, please visit https://t.co/d4oF8LQGbB

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Joey's Meatball Sub for the Friends Trivia Night on Sunday! Swipe to see the menu! Reserve at https://t.co/tk2gMFYXjM Go to Sunday and reserve at 5pm.

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Grab a drink and check out Friday Night Live! You can stroll downtown with your drink in your hand (after eating at the Shack of course 😉) if you have a wristband and stay inside the designated areas.

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You get a spot yet for Friends Trivia Night Sunday July 20th at 5pm? Do it at https://t.co/tk2gMFYXjM

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SHACK SPECIAL: Cajun Chicken Bowl!

Mashed potatoes smothered in chicken gravy, topped with cheddar cheese, cajun grilled chicken, pickled local sweet corn, & scallions. Available while supplies last at the Shack only!

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Missing lunch at the Shack? Come to our location at the Yard on Broadway in Downtown Urbana, we're open 7 days a week, starting at 11am daily! Plus it's the only place you can get Waffle Fry Nachos (until Football season 😉)

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Our Food Truck schedule for 7/14 - 7/20. To see the full menu or to book the truck for your private event, please visit https://t.co/d4oF8LQGbB

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Join us for Friends Trivia Night Sunday July 20th at 5pm! Specials to be announced soon. Reserve your spot at https://t.co/tk2gMFYXjM

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Our Loaded Fries for July: Star Child! Taking our popular Buffalo Starchild sandwich and making it a Loaded Fry special was a no brainer. $17 every FRYday in July at the Shack only!

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Nashville Hot Chicken: the plate that started it all! Get any of our chicken hot dipped, and you can add heat levels to make it your own!