Stood at cash stand for about 5 minutes while the front of house supervisor was socializing. Two teenagers are taking up a table to roll silverware. Two other people are talking about buying tables from each other.

We usually eat on Mondays to take advantage of the daily special. WE love that they also serve the excellent Avanti's bread.

I had heard a lot about Avanti's as it appears to be a local legend so we decided to try it out. The atmosphere is very diner-like as was the service. I ordered the lasagna and my wife ordered fettuccine alfredo. The lasagna was great...More

I have visited Avanti's off and on for over 25 years. I usually grab and go from the takeout area - the simple Gondola sandwich and good Italian Beef. Today I thought I would venture inside. I had a craving for spaghetti. Today's special was...More

If you grew up in Bloomington-Normal (especially if you went to the old NCHS), or if you were at Illinois State or Illinois Wesleyan? You know Avantis, and probably love it. The bread is beyond good; the gondolas are great. Pizza Bread (or Pizza Burgers)...More

Ordered some sandwiches for a birthday party. Looked sad. I guess if you want it to look like an actual sandwich you have to pay for the "extra" meat. Lettuce was limp and bread was not fresh. The meat was basically nonexistent. Not a good...More

My husband and I visited Avant's due to a recommendation from the locals. I wasn't disappointed. The service was great and the food was good as well. I had lasagna which was delicious with mozzarella melted on top and my husband had the chicken parm....More