Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 11:30 AM
| Monday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
Local time in Champaign: 11:20 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (217) 607-2335 to confirm.
Location & directions
608 S 6th StChampaign, IL 61820
About Cao's Hot Pot
Looking for a hot pot restaurant in Champaign? Cao's Hot Pot is at 608 S 6th St, Champaign, Illinois. It's part of our guide to 332 restaurants, cafes and bars in Champaign. It sits in the mid-range price range ($30–50 per person).
Cao's Hot Pot is open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM.
Guests can choose from 134 menu items across 13 sections, including Combo, Hot Pot Broths, Signature Dishes, Protein, and Specialty. Listed prices range from $0.50 to $81.95, with a typical item around $6.95. You will find options like Spicy Bullfrog, Beef Tripe 30sec, and Petite Tender 30sec.
You can visit for delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, and it is a good fit for groups and university students. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park and wheelchair-accessible entrance. Payment methods accepted: credit cards and debit cards. Parking: free of charge street parking. Reservations are accepted; call (217) 607-2335 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Hot Pot Restaurant · Chinese
- Address
- 608 S 6th St, Champaign, IL 61820
- Phone
- (217) 607-2335
- Price range
- $30–50 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Menu
- 134 items · $0.50–$81.95
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for hot pot restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Cao's Hot Pot’s weekday schedule with 5 other hot pot restaurants in Illinois. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:30 AM, close to the local norm of 11:30 AM and closes at 10:00 PM, in line with the typical 10:00 PM.
In total it is open about 75 hours a week, about the same as the local median (77 hours). 100% of hot pot restaurants in Illinois open on Sundays, and Cao's Hot Pot is one of them.
Compared with 5 other hot pot restaurants in Illinois that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for hot pot restaurants in Illinois
Based on 5 menus with 262 priced items from hot pot restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $5.95, and half of all items are priced between $4.25 and $8.95.
At Cao's Hot Pot the median listed price is $6.95, higher than the typical $5.95 for hot pot restaurants in Illinois.
Calculated from 5 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
- Comfort food
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- University students
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Cao's Hot Pot there are 94 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 195 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (40), Bars & Pubs (23), Chinese (18), and Pizza (12).
Competition is light: 1 other hot pot restaurant is within a mile. The closest is MOVOC China Malatang, 0.2 mi away.
90 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Asian & PacificPokelab Champaign< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsParis Super Crepes< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsMurphy's Pub< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeLatea Bubble Tea Lounge< 0.1 mi
- KoreanYogi< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a hot pot restaurant
Chinese restaurants in the US range from American-Chinese takeout counters – General Tso’s chicken, lo mein, egg rolls – to restaurants specializing in regional Chinese cooking: fiery Sichuan, Cantonese dim sum and roast meats, Hunan, Shanghainese soup dumplings, Taiwanese beef noodle soup and Dongbei dumplings.
What to order
- Dumplings or bao – a good test of a kitchen’s handwork
- Mapo tofu or dan dan noodles – Sichuan classics with numbing peppercorn heat
- Roast duck or char siu – Cantonese barbecue, often displayed in the window
- Dim sum – served mainly on weekend mornings and lunchtimes
Good to know
- Lunch specials with rice and soup are among the best-value meals in any city.
- Dim sum is busiest on weekend late mornings – arrive early for the widest selection.
- Calling in takeout orders directly is usually cheaper than delivery apps.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Cao's Hot Pot's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM; Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM; Sunday: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM.
Is Cao's Hot Pot open on Sunday?
Yes, Cao's Hot Pot is open on Sundays: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM.
Where is Cao's Hot Pot located?
Cao's Hot Pot is located at 608 S 6th St, Champaign, IL 61820.
What is the phone number of Cao's Hot Pot?
You can call Cao's Hot Pot at (217) 607-2335.
Does Cao's Hot Pot offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Cao's Hot Pot offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Cao's Hot Pot?
The typical price range at Cao's Hot Pot is $30–50 per person. Menu prices range from $0.50 to $81.95.
Does Cao's Hot Pot take reservations?
Yes, Cao's Hot Pot accepts reservations.
Is Cao's Hot Pot wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park and wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Is Cao's Hot Pot open late?
Yes – Cao's Hot Pot is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Cao's Hot Pot?
There are 195 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Cao's Hot Pot. Nearby options include Pokelab Champaign (< 0.1 mi), Paris Super Crepes (< 0.1 mi), and Murphy's Pub (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other hot pot restaurants near Cao's Hot Pot?
1 other hot pot restaurant within a mile. The closest is MOVOC China Malatang, 0.2 mi away.
How much do hot pot restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 5 menus with 262 priced items from hot pot restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $5.95, and half of all items are priced between $4.25 and $8.95.
