I can't believe it's taken this long for me to write a review about my fav restaurant in CU. I…read moreabsolutely love this place, I have never had something I didn't love here but one of my new favorites are the yellow fin nachos! Omg they were so amazing, fresh and flavorful! Also our waitress was seriously nice and attentive we never needed for anything! I seriously cannot recommend this place enough!

We stopped into Sun Singer for a lunch break during a business trip, and it ended up being one of…read morethe highlights of our time in the area. It's a wonderfully unique space--part wine and spirits shop, part lively daytime dining room--with a steady flow of customers browsing bottles alongside a full bar and tables occupied by ladies who lunch and retirees enjoying a relaxed weekday afternoon. It is a surprisingly chic space for Champaign. The dining room was busy enough that there would have been a wait for a table, but we were perfectly happy at the bar. Our bartender was very friendly and welcoming, even while clearly managing a high volume of guests in what felt like a short-staffed moment. Despite that, service remained warm and attentive. We shared the traditional fondue, which was generously portioned and stayed hot for an impressively long time thanks to their setup--ideal for lingering over conversation. We both enjoyed wine pairings, and I especially loved the Winter Warmer Knob Creek cider: cozy, well-balanced, and a standout choice, particularly for anyone who appreciates Knob Creek. Sun Singer has an excellent atmosphere--social, distinctive, and effortlessly inviting. I very much look forward to returning the next time we're back in the area.

This sandwich shop remains unmatched. We came in for Mindy's Italian and Rainbow Veggie sandwiches…read more The ingredients are fresh, the vinegar is expertly balanced, and the French bread gives every bite a crunch. Bravo!

I have officially had the best sandwich in my life, thanks to this place. I'm visiting a friend,…read moreand found Cheese and Crackers on Yelp. I'm not a sandwich person, but my 16 year old is, and I wanted something I could eat to-go. You can smell the scent of yummy as you walked into the door. It appears to be a gourmet grocery store, specializing in sushi grade seafood, pasta from Italy, fancy cheeses, meats, caviar, and sodas from around the country. They had diet Cheerwine, even. I've never seen so many different root beers in one place- there was even a pumpkin root beer! There wasn't a BLT on the menu, but they custom made one for my son, and he added pesto and provolone. He declared it the best BLT ever, and knocked his favorite sandwich place back home to second place. I had the Thanksgiving everyday. A $16 buck sandwich, I was skeptical it wasn't going to live up to its price point. However, it was worth every cent. It was turkey, goat cheese, and homemade cranberry sauce on sourdough, and grilled panini style on a press. The turkey was sliced fresh- everything was made fresh. The taste was absolutely amazing. I live in California, but hate most sourdough bread, because that tang tastes spoiled. You don't have that weird taste with Cheese and Crackers sourdough bread- it's just delicious toasted buttered bread. It was the right texture and made it crunch. The crew appeared very hardworking and enjoyed their jobs. We were greeted kindly, and felt welcome. I use a walker, and was able to navigate the store, but note the space is kinda small. Since I don't live here, I'm going to do my best to recreate my sandwich at home. Cheese and Crackers- thanks for teaching me about a delicious flavor combination, and for providing an enjoyable epicurean experience.

One of those scary places where you just know walking in, that you are going to drop a pretty penny…read morehere. Love their coffee, baked goods first and foremost and the lovely staff at the cafe. It's hard to leave a review as everything in this store is just so cool and it's always lovely to spend a nice weekend morning here. A delectable cheese and wine section, surprisingly vast hot sauce section are so cute to check out!! Will be back once I stop feeling guilty about my $12 pesto sauce, or once I run out of it whichever is sooner because it has EVOO in it.

Weird spot, but they have great breakfast food and you'll probably stay there for longer than you…read moreexpected as you peruse the shop.

I'm infatuated with olive oils and various varieties of them and vinegars we stumbled across this…read morespot while out on Sunday scavenger hunt adventure (shopping). I really liked the variety of olive oils and vinegars with the small sample sizes so as to not be committed to a huge bottle we grabbed a variety of oils to try out and already need to return for a larger bottle of a few olive oils the flavors are pronounced and wakes up my palate with notes of fruit and olive great for many different recipes and just as a dipper for some fresh baked breads from a few doors away The owner very knowledgeable about he craft lead us to the perfect pairing for our upcoming meal so thank you for your help Storefront was very open and unassuming as to what was going on beyond that glass storefront upon entering there are walls of oils and vinegars with a display wall showcasing there monthly specials

My husband and I stopped here on our way through town. What a wonderful experience. The small…read moreplates and wine were fantastic and the staff very personable and knowledgeable. The ambiance was very relaxing and kicked back. Wonderful atmosphere. We will definitely return the next time we are in town and highly recommend if you are looking for some nice wine and small plates.

Amazing wine selection and great small plates! There are some real bargains in the wine selections,…read moreand some rarities! The fact that you can buy a bottle retail and they will serve it to you for what is basically a tip is fantastic. Tell the staff what you like and they will suggest a whole new range of options for you to try out. This is gonna be my next date night, it's like a private club you can just walk into and they smile. (Great tunes playing as well.)

The best grocery store in Champaign. There's beautiful…read moreorganic produce , a full coffee shop & restaurant inside this location as well as all your regular grocery needs . If you're not familiar , it's similar to a smaller version of a Whole Foods . They do carry vegan options here ( not as many as a Whole Foods ) . Beware of stacked water bottle towers around the store , I barely clipped a tower with my arm and the ENTIRE tower came down , super dangerous.

I love this store's sushi, the only place I go other than Sushi Man on Prospect. I don't grocery…read moreshop here often, so I don't have much to say on that aspect other than they have a huge selection of produce and from what I've had, it's pretty good. Their sushi is not talked about NEARLY enough. Their salmon is usually pretty good, so I usually order their salmon maki, a salmon avocado roll, or a chef special with a salmon avocado roll and salmon nigiri if they have them stocked up. If the roll you're looking for isn't there, just ask one of the chefs to make it for you. (It's usually better that way too, since it's more likely to be fresh.)

This place is awesome! I can see it becoming the best Asian international grocery market in the…read morearea! They have a huge selection of foods predominantly from China, South Korea, and Japan. I have seen some Indian, Vietnamese, and Filipino stuff though including a generous section of spices and whatnot. The prices are quite affordable and they have a great assortment of fresh produce, deli foods like ready to eat kimbap or squid salad, baked goods, pick your own hotpot items, and fresh bbq (put out at 11am). Their staff is super friendly and diverse (a sign at the entrance touts the multilingual abilities of the staff). They seem to have everything including more niche ingredients and even live seafood! I also appreciate that they freshly butcher meat to sell unlike other stores like Amko that freeze it all. There's also a home goods section with cute bowls, makeup, and other stuff. This is all relatively close to campus too and worth the trip. It's also right next to Golden Harbor, which is a plus. I found out about their membership card. You get 1 point per dollar spent and it builds up - it seems handy especially if you shop here frequently. They are still in the opening stage but hopefully the food court will open up soon!

Very surprised to see an Asian market with a great variety of options in the area. We happened to…read morepassed by the market and saw some of our favorite items that you can only get in Asian markets. Red dates, Gogi Berry, ginger tea, kimchi, Vita drinks, matcha soymilk, miso paste, whole wall of lee kum kee sauces, japanese candies, Korean banana milk, coffee milk, instant noodles, and much more. Their fresh produce was a bit low in stock but they had Taiwan and Napa cabbage and fresh ginger. Inside seems clean and there is parking right outside of the market. Cashier was really friendly. There is a membership to earn points to redeem for coupon. Don't forget to grab some Japanese or Korean instant coffee packs and special lays flavored chips! Those are so good.

We came to get ingredients for Efo Roro and Moi Moi. The attendant working was so helpful and kind…read more She helped us find all the ingredients we had come for!

To anyone seeking new things to cook or someone who loves African food, this is the place. I love…read moresupporting small business so I like this place. The owner is very kind.