This is an adorable market/deli with great focaccia pizza and beautiful pastries. Service is very…read morefriendly too.

The little bites of focaccia as samples were a nice touch. It's a pretty cool market that has a lot…read moreof fun items to buy like coffee, pasta, bread, sauces, candy, etc. We got the motzo ball soup and salad. The matzo ball soup cup had dark meat chicken and didn't have a lot of flavor. It's also a very tiny cup. The garden salad was delicious and fresh, however. The side of coleslaw was also good. Maybe next time I'll try a sandwich or their focaccia pizza slices. Plenty of parking and lots of options for lunch.

I've dined here several occasions and locations. They did a pop-up kitchen in Stone Grove when it…read morewas at Old Farms. I think I was pregnant and demolished two sandwiches: porketta and the other escapes me. If they offered a dessert, I probably got that too and enjoyed it. I recall great service and food. Located at Lincoln Square, the nonprofit I managed had a gig for another organization. Nothing to do with the food, but communicating an appropriate place for us to set up and perform was difficult. In the current location, my friend and I ordered pizzas for lunch. We probably could've shared one and split a salad. It was generous. We asked for take home boxes and were provided a box of foil. We wrapped up our pizza slices and the lady who took our order marched over and demanded the foil back. When she saw we had pizza she said she should've given us boxes. Maybe I'll give it a try again in the future and it won't be weird.

Meat sandos make me happy!…read more Glad we stopped by to try this spot! Literally everything was so delish! We were greeted upon entry and although I briefly looked at the menu online, there's so much other randomness that's available! Be sure to follow their socials for specials and limited menu items that aren't on the paper menus at the counter. We ordered the Baldarotta, Italian Beef, and Turkey Pesto-Hot. Also got an order of fries and the Sicilian Potato Salad. Then ran away with 2 pistachio cannolis! There are quite a few tables in the dining area. I really enjoyed that each table was different with a different set of chairs for each table. There are restrooms available...which was great because I definitely got messy! The namesake Baldarotta had a combination of the porketta and sausage and it made me smile from ear to ear! Such a comforting sandwich. The Italian Beef came with a a whole wide container of au jus for optimal dipping and was so flavorful! The Turkey pesto ordered hot (vs. cold) is a game changer! The pesto Mayo was DELISH! Fries were well seasoned. The potato salad had olives in it and I enjoyed that as well! The cannolis we took to go and enjoyed them later that evening! I loved how it wasn't too sweet at all! Parking was easy as there are spaces in the back. They are next to a brewery so could see pairing these tasty eats with a drink or two next door. Will definitely be back!

solid food, delicious milkshake. We got a hang burger, fat chief and chicken parm. all were good :)…read morewe got the oreo milkshake which was by far the highlight! i imagine this would slap after a late night :)

By far the best sandwich shop in town, maybe even the entire state. Actually... is Chicago still a…read morepart of Illinois? Ok, there might be some good sandwiches in Chicago, but this is clearly the best sandwich shop in town! The first time I came in, I interviewed the owner for my podcast. Now I stop in every time I come through on tour. Check it out here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2n8cFcCdjX2O39jG1tS43w

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.

I ordered a Dee-Dee's Cutlets Sandwich (on the restaurant week's menu) to go. It was delicious! The…read moresandwich contained a big chicken cutlets, and mozzarella (kind of herb seasoned), and was just suitable for feeding me full during dinner. People here were so nice and friendly! I see that it's only open during dinner time through Thursday to Saturday. I think students would be happy if Dee-Dee's Beef could expand its opening hours to lunch throughout the week! Looking forward to that to happen!

Prediction: Dee-Dee's Beef will soon become a Champaign-Urbana institution…read more This place is the real deal. They know what they do extraordinarily well and stick to it. I had never had an authentic Italian beef sandwich before, but after last night, I knew I had had the best in the state, outside of Chicago perhaps. Their menu is straight-forward and harkens back to deli and sandwich shops of old. In fact, I had assumed that Dee-Dee's had been around for decades. My combo sandwich was heavy duty, bursting with beef, juice, and flavor. If you are a more economical eater, unlike myself, then you could certainly get two meals out of it. Customer service was above and beyond. I imagine that I corresponded directly over the phone and counter with one of the Owners when placing and picking up my order. Located in the Cracked restaurant space right on Green Street, they are open three days a week (for now) and accept all major credit cards. We will be back, no question.

PEKARA BAKERY & BISTRO: A HAIKU…read more Polished, quaint menu, a plain panini arrives, pickle steals the show.

Great donuts. High prices. Breakfast sandwiches are not it. I ordered three breakfast sandwiches…read moreonline (which you customize toppings) and not ONE sandwich was correct. Everyone was upset with the sandwiches and the bagels were subpar.

Fantastic place for a light lunch. The draw is fresh ingredients served simply…read more I ordered the hummus sandwich and house onion soup. The sandwich was served on their sweet batard that was pillowy and slightly moist like it came from the oven just an hour beforehand. The garlic hummus was generously spread over both sides with crisp lettuce and tomato -- and sweet pickles -- in between. The soup is flavored with only salt and pepper which gives it a warmth that complements the beef stock's savory taste. Overheard, while I waited for my lunch to be served: "This sandwich is amazing!" I heartily agree.

Overall wonderful experience! My sandwich was so bussin and fire. They had fast service and the…read morevibes were amazing. I was able to study and nap and enjoy my break from classes!

This was the 1st Potbelly I visited back in 2006, and I did not understand the fascination over the…read moresandwiches. I literally cut my lip on the toasted bread, and I was more then upset at the concept of Potbelly. So, I went back again in 2017 for a second visit, and OMG was I blown away by the awesome sandwich, chips, and cookie. I fell in love with the Roast Beef original on multi grain bread. It has been over 10 years since I first tried Potbelly, and each time I visit, it's like visiting for the 1st time all over again. I have not eaten at this location since graduating, but I'm sure the Green St. location is touching students hearts across campus. Thanks Potbelly for helping me thru my touch times while in undergrad.

- Good sandwiches…read more - But the pickup service is extremely stupid and outrageous. It's ok to wait, but you should let people know. You will not get your order even 30 minutes after the scheduled time. People who order on site at your scheduled time and have long finished their food. - the attitude is also bad. They simply ignore you when you try to talk to them at the checking table. Very bad experience, will never come again.

I've always enjoyed the sliders and salads here. The service is great; the drinks are solid. They…read morehost a whiskey night during the week (or at least used to). Great for takeout or dine in. Love the sweet potato fries! Always appreciated the decor.

Their sweet potato fries are FUCKING spectacular. Their sandwhich / sliders assortment is also…read moresomething that is super cool - they have, like, 14 different sandwhiches / burgers on their menu, all with different items? I don't even LIKE sliders, but this put me on! You can have many different smaller burgers for the same stomach space as a regular burger... its genius The ambiance of the bar is something that I love as well - whether you go here for a date or just to chit chat with your homies, the dim lighting makes this feel like a speakeasy, but the server's (who clearly work very hard, so props!) move around with such delicate urgency it makes you feel as though this place is the spot everyone wants to be at. Loved the food and the environment.

Pleasantly surprised, the sliders were quite good and the slaw, pickle combination with the chicken…read morereally was quite good!

First time visitor, person at the register meant well in greeting us but we could not understand…read moremuch of what she said. Needs to speak more clearly but I appreciated the intent. Chicken slider was too much, the chicken did not fit the bread or visa versa. The tender was served very hot, which was nice, much rather have something served hot rather than cold. Ordered the tender with medium flavoring for heat, next time I would probably go a step down from medium because it was spicy. Seemed well staffed and the staff there was keeping busy. Not sure if I would go back, the flavor being delivered via a dusting might not be my cup of tea.