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.

Cafe Sababa is absolutely a hidden gem inside the Illini Hillel!…read more I ordered the sweet potato croquettes this noon, which is listed on their menu for the restaurant week. The croquettes were just amazing! The sour sauce and the vegetables made the food more refreshing. The amount (5 croquettes in total) was just suitable for a quick lunch. The people here were so nice, while there were not so many seats for dining inside. Anyway, it must be a 5 stars cute place on campus!

Best Kosher food in Champaign-Urbana area. Lunch is always good and prices great. Really can't beat…read moreit!

There was quite a wait on a Sunday morning, however, the food made up for the wait. The decor and…read morevibe are really cool. The location is a little unusual, being part of an old mall turned into an artsy shopping hub. There is a door outside of the mall to access the restaurant directly. Two notable dishes from our visit were the breakfast quesadilla (soooo good!) and the biscuits with mushroom gravy. The service was slow, however, it was a Sunday. We loved the place so much we booked a reservation for our next visit down to see our son at U of I. The restaurant also has a coffee bar where you can get special coffee drinks, and some random handheld foods. The seating area is eclectic and inviting. As you can tell, I think this place is pretty great!

This place was within walking distance of my cousins house so I walked down for a quick bite…read more I was quickly seated. The menu looked delicious but I choose the Ruben based on the servers rec. it was great. The corned beef was tasty, the cheese was the perfect amount. Nicely warmed on a seedless marbled rye. The salad was so fresh with an incredible greed goddess dressing that is house made. The restaurant has a cozy cafe feel. I do feel it's a bit pricey for a college town. I know if I were a student that I couldn't afford over $20 plus gratuity for a sandwich, side salad and soda. I know, it's fresh and homemade and the economy has changed but I'm just stating the facts.

Great food will order from them again and they have great customer service I love there burritos.read more

Very nice atmosphere sitting in the back patio on a nice day. Service was very fast and the food…read morewas excellent. Chips and salsa were included so we definitely left full. The chimichanga is fried to have a very crispy outer shell that maintains its structure.

Maybe I haven't been paying enough attention, but if you were to ask me to name a place that could…read moregive you a unique Thai experience, I would think of Siam Terrace. I think many Thai places are very similar, standard noodle and curry options with the same meat choices. I found that Siam Terrace has some really neat options that I normally do not see in my local Thai spots, and they do a great job with the food as well! First and foremost, Siam Terrace does the basics correct. What I mean is that their noodles can always be an option if you need something simple. Normally I am not a Pad Thai person, I prefer the spice of the Pad See Ew instead, but I decided to get it here and it was outstanding. Noodles weren't too sticky, all the sour, sweet and salty elements were there, and it was super filling and affordable! They have so many different options, I imagine they are all fantastic! The item I ordered that I don't see often elsewhere is their duck curry. Although it is a red curry, there are enough sweet elements to balance the blaze of the curry. The duck itself is tender and flavorful and they certainly don't skimp on the amount of duck you receive! Paired with rice, it is a really great dish. Another underrated aspect of the restaurant is that it is so accommodating to various diets. They have so many vegetarian friendly options, including said duck dishes! I can always stand behind a solid restaurant that serves all!

I'm actually depressed that I am leaving town tomorrow and I'll have no reason to come back to town…read morefor a long time. This place is by far the best Thai food I've ever had and let me tell you I've had a lot of Thai food. The peanut sauce they used on their chicken and broccoli. Peanut dish was like nothing I've ever tasted before. Their pod Woon sen was out of this world and both had an enormously generous amount of fresh veggies. Everything was fresh. The prices were good. The egg rolls were outstanding. I'm so so sad. I won't have a reason to come back here for a long time. I might have to create a reason.

This was a top notch place back in the day! But past owner from the 1980's, Allen Strong, has…read moreretired and the new owners don't seem to add much. A glass display case sits empty at the hostess station displaying nothing but lots of smudgy fingerprints. A fitting analogy to the current Courier unfortunately. Patrons come in for lunch and wait several minutes for somebody to seat them. The service suffers from understaffing. I ordered a Veggie Dagwood sandwich. Remember Dagwood Bumstead and his multi layer skyscraper sandwiches?? Not here! This was more of a very dry bread sandwich. Where are the layers of veggies? The layers of cheese? The alfalfa sprouts? The sauce? My sandwich was served with a stale pickle. I asked if I could order a side like potato salad. They had coleslaw - $4 up charge. The place needs to be cleaned up! Put a little pride into the menu.

Revisited the Courier Cafe today and I need to drop it a star. After trying a few items across the…read moremenu, I now believe the food warrants two stars although the ambience and service remain very good. I won't belabor the point but the items we ordered lacked thoughtful preparation. The scrambled tofu was just tofu with curry powder. The veggie Dagwood consisted primarily of plain toast with little in the way of "veggie." An extra tomato and another dollop of special sauce (sweet mayo) would go a long way here.

It was ok, the mild was too spicy and more towards the hot side of things. My Wife on the other…read morehand loved it

I drive from Bloomington, IL to eat here. Simply great Vietnamese food, fast and friendly service,…read moreand large servings. Try any pho and you'll be instantly hooked! If I'm in the area briefly, I'll grab a banh mi to go and it takes everything in me not to break that open on my way home! Dining in is great too. It's never hurried or loud, just comfortable. Favorite banh mi for me is the special combo, but seriously, they're all good! Same with the vermicelli bowls. Honestly, there is nothing I wouldn't order again at Xinh Xinh.

I had such a fun time at Seven Saints in Champaign. I ordered the ribeye steak sandwich with sweet…read morepotato fries, and both were absolutely delicious, the steak was tender and flavorful and the fries were perfectly crispy. The service was friendly and attentive, and the food came out fast even though the place had a lively crowd. The ambiance is energetic and upbeat, making it a great spot to hang out with friends while enjoying seriously good food.

So my fiancé and I moved around the area recently and we are looking to try new places for dining…read moreexperiences. This is the first in Champagne and we actually liked it. We had a few cocktails which were good. And the chicken fuatas as an appetizer. Which was REALLY GOOD!! Michele said they were the best she has ever had. I had a club sandwich and she had the gourmet grilled cheese with their mushroom soup. The atmosphere was quaint. And the service was good as well. We will be most likely come back to try other dishes.

Best restaurant I've been to in the area. it's actually peak. try mango sticky rice if you can!read more

We ordered take-out for dinner for the family and I was impressed with what a great job they did in…read moreboxing our dishes. Everything was as nicely presented as if we had dined in. Their menu is extensive and the food was wonderful. The curry dishes are spicy. "Medium" was pretty hot for my palate. The only dish that was a disappointment was the crab rangoon. These appetizers are better fresh to the table instead of cold with takeout. Reasonable prices.

got a pamphlet in the mail that they have a new owner and thought i'd try it out. Got the beef chow…read morefun. noodles were so overcooked i could barely pick them up without breaking. since they're chow fun noodles, they would constantly stick together due to their consistency and create a horrible mushy taste in my mouth. the beef was also like cardboard, so incredibly tough. the flavor overall was just not there, couldn't even taste basic soy sauce. i've never left a review on yelp before, but this was so incredibly horrible. i hate wasting food, i can always choke something down, but i couldn't even finish it. the more i put in my mouth the more i noticed the lack of flavor and the horrible textures... made me gag. maybe their other items are better, but i have no words to describe how terrible this chow fun was.

I called to place an order but wanted to make sure that they were in the right city as all their…read moreflyers have the city spelled in correctly. Whoever answered the phone couldn't tell me where they were located and once they finally did, I let them know that it was spelled wrong, and they said OK and hung up on me so I never got to order food