Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Urbana: 8:42 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ.
Location & directions
401 North Broadway AvenueUrbana, IL 61801
About Watson’s Shack & Rail
Looking for a chicken restaurant in Urbana? Watson’s Shack & Rail is at 401 North Broadway Avenue, Urbana, Illinois. It's part of our guide to 111 restaurants, cafes and bars in Urbana.
Watson’s Shack & Rail is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
You can visit for takeout, delivery, and dine-in. Offerings include vegetarian options and vegan options.
Quick facts
- Category
- Chicken Restaurant · Fried Chicken
- Address
- 401 North Broadway Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for chicken restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Watson’s Shack & Rail’s weekday schedule with 245 other chicken restaurants in Illinois. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 10:00 AM) and closes at 9:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 72 hours a week, 16 hours fewer than the local median of 88. 78% of chicken restaurants in Illinois open on Sundays, and Watson’s Shack & Rail is one of them.
Compared with 245 other chicken restaurants in Illinois that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for chicken restaurants in Illinois
Based on 9 menus with 531 priced items from chicken restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $9.99, and half of all items are priced between $4.60 and $16.99.
We don’t have Watson’s Shack & Rail’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what chicken restaurants in Illinois typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Combo | 33% | $14.49 |
| Chicken Nuggets | 33% | $10.00 |
| Hush Puppies | 33% | $6.99 |
| Coleslaw | 33% | $3.49 |
Calculated from 9 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Dine-in
Offerings
- Vegetarian options
- Vegan options
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Watson’s Shack & Rail there are 56 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 84 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (17), Bakeries & Desserts (10), Sandwiches & Delis (7), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (7).
Competition is light: 1 other chicken restaurant is within a mile and 7 within three miles. The closest is KFC, 0.2 mi away.
40 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
- Mexican & Tex-MexFernando’s Tacos< 0.1 mi
- ItalianRegal Pig Pizza & Grinders< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeColumbia St Café< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodSmith Burger Company< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsThe Main Scoop< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a chicken restaurant
Chicken restaurants include fried chicken chains, Southern-style chicken shacks, rotisserie and Peruvian pollo a la brasa spots, Korean fried chicken and dedicated wing joints. Nashville hot chicken – fried, then coated in cayenne paste – has spread nationwide over the past decade.
What to order
- Bone-in wings – pick a classic buffalo sauce to compare places
- Fried chicken – dark meat stays juicier
- Chicken tenders – the safe choice for kids
- Hot chicken – start at a lower heat level than you think
Good to know
- Wing deals are common on weekdays; game days are the busiest.
- Order sauce on the side for takeout to keep wings crisp.
- Heat scales are not standardized – “hot” at one place can be “mild” at another.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Watson’s Shack & Rail's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Is Watson’s Shack & Rail open on Sunday?
Yes, Watson’s Shack & Rail is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Watson’s Shack & Rail located?
Watson’s Shack & Rail is located at 401 North Broadway Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801.
Does Watson’s Shack & Rail offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Watson’s Shack & Rail offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout, delivery, and dine-in.
Is Watson’s Shack & Rail open late?
Yes – Watson’s Shack & Rail is open until 10 PM or later on Friday and Saturday.
What else is near Watson’s Shack & Rail?
There are 84 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Watson’s Shack & Rail. Nearby options include Fernando’s Tacos (< 0.1 mi), Regal Pig Pizza & Grinders (< 0.1 mi), and Columbia St Café (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other chicken restaurants near Watson’s Shack & Rail?
1 other chicken restaurant within a mile. The closest is KFC, 0.2 mi away.
How much do chicken restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 9 menus with 531 priced items from chicken restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $9.99, and half of all items are priced between $4.60 and $16.99.
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