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@ The Yard on Broadway

With multiple locations in the Champaign-Urbana area, Watson’s serves up Southern and Cajun inspired dishes with a special emphasis on our fried chicken sandwiches; try out the Watson's Hot dipped, if you dare!  

Each location is a little different, but all locally owned & operated by us.

Check them out!

  • Watson's Shack and Rail in Downtown Champaign Illinois

    Shack & Rail

    211 N Neil Street
    Champaign, IL 61820

    Hours
    Mon-Tues 4pm–9pm
    Wed-Thur 4pm–10pm
    Fri–Sat 11am–10pm
    Sun 11am–9pm

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  • Watson's Chicken in the Yard on Broadway in downtown Urbana Illinois

    The Yard on Broadway

    401 N Broadway Ave
    Urbana, IL 61801

    Hours
    Sun-Thur 11am–9pm
    Fri–Sat 11am–10pm

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  • Watson's Chicken food truck serving champaign Urbana mahomet savoy illinois

    Food Truck

    Serving Chambana & surrounding areas weekly.

    See the Schedule

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The Watson’s Way

We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and our appreciation for the small, simple pleasures in life. 

Our goal, each and every day, is to create a family like environment for our entire team as well as our restaurant patrons. Come on in and join the family! 

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The very same Bavarian Pretzel we serve at Oktoberfest and at the Shack is available @theyardonbroadway!
Another Shack favorite that made it onto the @theyardonbroadway menu!
The Shack, The Yard, The Food Truck: We're taking Friday off! Have a great holiday and come see us over the weekend.
Our Food Truck schedule for 6/30 - 7/6. Special note: all Watson's Chicken locations (The Shack, The Yard, The Truck) are closed on July 4th.
Brunch on Sundays at the Shack! Full brunch menu featuring favorites like our Benedict, Breakfast Sammie, and our Smash Burger.
A few of your favorites are also on the @theyardonbroadway menu! You can have this one at the Yard, the Shack, or the Truck!
Friday Night Live! Get a wristband and freely hang out downtown with one of our slushes!
Only available at our @theyardonbroadway location! Crispy chicken, crunchy romaine, and parmesan tossed in our zesty caesar dressing.