Black and white logo for Watson's Chicken at the Yard featuring a rooster in the center.

Now open!

@ 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

    Learn More
  • 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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Find out when and where

the food truck will be!

A serving of loaded cheesy fries with gravy and chopped green onions, served in a black skillet on red checkered paper on a wooden table.

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! 

Vintage-style logo for Watson's Whiskey Club featuring a detailed illustration of a chicken with the club name in red text.

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We Cater!

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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 the link in our bio!⁠
Join us for Friends Trivia Night Sunday July 20th at 5pm! Specials to be announced soon. Reserve your spot at the link in our bio!
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!
Our Food Truck schedule for 7/7 - 7/13. To see the full menu or to book the truck for your private event, please visit the link in our bio!
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.