This isn't really a review because the cafe wasn't open, even though we went during the hours…read moreposted. Maybe because it is summer and it's located within a university affiliated building. It looked awesome, if you like homegrown authentic vegan vibes which we definitely do. So my review is: CALL AHEAD! Make sure they're open! The website listed with Yelp is DOA but here's a better one. https://www.channingmurray.org/the-red-herring

Went for the kale Caesar salad and it was actually better than I expected. The kale was massaged so…read moreit wasn't tough, and the dressing was garlicky with a nice kick. Croutons were house made and super crunchy. I added shrimp and they were cooked just right. It's a casual little place with friendly staff. Not much noise and easygoing atmosphere. I'd come back to try their other salads for sure.

If we were going for ambiance it wouldn't quit have gotten a 5 star :) but we knew we were not…read moregoing somewhere upscale...but their reviews said the food was upscale at a reasonable price and they didn't disappoint. The servers were very friendly and helpful with food selections, the also attended to the table as needed. The food was phenomenal. We had 3 entrees and the combo appetizer platter and it was $67. That isn't bad. We brought back 4 to go boxes. We ordered medium spice, which was a tad much for me. It wasn't so hot I couldn't eat it but I should have asked for it to be taken down a notch. However sinuses are clear as well, so I'll just count that as a bonus :) Food was wonderful! Portions were huge! Servers were friendly and helpful! The area was clean, but more diner style, but for the price we didn't expect anything except clean. Would def recommend!!

Best Pho in town. Homemade, no shortcuts. 2nd place is 82, but this. Is. Better. Give them both a…read moretry (Also Green curry's SO good)

What a great addition to downtown Champaign! This is a family owned restaurant where you order at…read morethe register and your food is prepared and brought to your table. The kebabs were well-seasoned and the red and yellow rice was sooo tasty. They even served us complimentary bowls of delicious lentil soup. They have a large selection of homemade desserts that looked very enticing, but we'll save that for next time.

Friends wanted to stop by because I believe this place opened fairly recently. It was clean and had…read morenice decor. Most importantly, they had World Cup games going which we love. Prices were reasonable and food came out fairly quick. I thought everything we had was tasty and had good flavor. Also portions were good as well. Will stop by again!

I ordered a lamb butter masala with a naan. It was good, but a little greasy. I think the price was…read morea little high, as it has no dine-in option (there are no seats inside, and one can only order as to go, as I see). The serving people there were nice.

Great Indian food! Tastes a lot better imo than a lot of the other places around campus. The…read moreowner's a pretty nice guy too.

I've had Izalco multiple times now and the food has always been excellent. Highly recommend the…read moremixed chicken and gyro platter

Great food with good portions at good prices! I have ordered from here several times, and it has…read morebeen consistently good. A new lunchtime favorite.

So glad Champaign finally has an Ethiopian restaurant! The place is pretty big and can accommodate…read morelarge parties without trouble. We went on a Sunday morning and were seated immediately. Service was quick and friendly. They were out of Doro Wat and Sambusa sadly, but I got the Siga Qay Wat( spicy beef stew), my friends got Yabag Qay Wat( mild lamb stew) and Misir Qay Wat( spicy split red lentils stew). We also got the Gomman (kale and collard greens), Atkilt Alicha (cabbage, potato and carrots) as sides. Beef stew, lentils and all the sides were delicious, but the flavor was definitely toned down with the Lamb stew. I got extra injera because the portions were large! Go for the spiced tea, you won't be disappointed! So refreshing. Definitely on the pricier side but can't wait to come back.

I ordered a Yäbäg Sïga t'ïbs (Lamb stir fry) and a Baklava. Both were so delicious! I only had a…read morehalf of the lamb stir fry there when dining in, and took a half to go. The Baklava was also so good! Not extremely sweet, but balanced with some nutty flavors. Would recommend if you like fresh, clean, and healthy tastes of food! The service was also very nice, and they provide a receipt with QR code on it so you can pay by phone very easily.

Amazing introduction to Congolese food. The makayabu and liboke pork were awesome with the spices…read morein the liboke pork were to die for. Everything paired well with the fufu. Kwanga was also good but I found it harder to pair with the other dishes (probably due to my unfamiliarity). Callaloo leaves were very flavorful and a perfect side dish. Highly recommended!

The service was great. Everyone was really nice and friendly. Restaurant was clean and quite…read morebeautiful on the inside with music playing on the TV and decorations all across the walls. The food was not so great. When I received my egusi and opened it I was shocked at how brown and oily it was. It also smelt a bit burnt. It looks nothing like egusi soup and it's just literally filled to the top with oil and I simply could not eat that. I still ended up paying because the service was great but I hope someone sees this and the next time I come, their food matches their excellent service.

It gets one star because of the younger ladies working here. They have to start somewhere and I…read morehope they learn from this place. The breakfast menu was minimal? 3 American style items and crepes. If you're going to open for breakfast, read the room. You need to make the menu for most. I ordered biscuits and gravy, bacon, and my eggs over medium. I did get that, but one half of one egg was over medium. The gravy was from a can, no doubt. And the biscuits were pre-made. But that's not what threw me back initially. The food came in a Styrofoam to-go container. STYROFOAM TO-GO container! Are y'all that cheap you can't wash dishes? I mean, the "silverware" is plastic as well. Being in a liberal state, you think you would have been shamed into not contributing to the landfills like this. Then you have the old guy on the griddle who thinks this is Benihana. Scrambled eggs are normally scrambled in a container. This dude cracks the eggs onto the griddle and literally chops them as they cook on the flat top. No stirring the yolk, nothing but chopping. Next, you have a soda machine that screams "yes, we are so cheap we are showing you in everything we have". Let's not forget the "mug club". $128 plus tax for beverage fills. I'm not sure anyone would visit enough to make this worth it. I am not so sure the owner has ever done this before. Needless to say, 1st and last visit.

My partner and I stopped in to visit for the first time today. The place was bustling with a Sunday…read morecrowd, but the staff looked after us and got us seated in no time. My partner and I split a Mediterranean dip, and we each got a Pita Gyro. The food was excellent; definitely my favorite gyro in town! Really liked my Nitro Cold Brew coffee as well. Atmosphere was nice; the place had a great vibe. They've clearly put a lot of work and polish into making the ambiance pleasant, and it shows. Everything was very clean and well kept, and you could see the importance the staff put on keeping it that way. Great food, excellent service -- we can't wait to visit again!