Ordered a $10 chicken salad on white bread....i got chicken salad on two pieces of white…read morebread....no lettuce, no tomatoes no nothing. I should have known as I was the only one in the place at lunchtime today, July 16, 2024. I should've gone to Subway.

This place is mid. We stopped coming back from Chicago since it had good reviews…read more The lady at the counter was nice. Our food took a pretty long time to come out considering we got sandwiches. When we did get our sandwiches, one was completely wrong. We decided it wasn't worth waiting another 15-20 minutes for a new one. The sandwiches themselves were fine. Nothing amazing, nothing terrible. Personally I didn't love the environment. If you don't like nonstop Christian music and groups of women loudly cackling in the corner, this probably isn't your place. They did have cool snacks in their store and the desserts looked good but we didn't try any. Edit to add the bathrooms were really clean and they also had Narcan in both the men and women's which I think is a really cool way to keep an eye out for your neighbors.

I ordered the summer Hydration Watermelon smoothie for the second time. Last time, my husband…read moreordered it and I tried it, it was good. The service was good. I have no complaints. I paid through the app to make sure I used the Upsize Friday perk. The overall quality of this smoothie was okay this time and it was more watery than thick and I tasted more coconut water. It wasn't what I expected it to taste like the first time but it was still edible. This place can be a hit or miss with smoothies as it depends on who makes it right.

I ordered two small standard smoothies from the drive through. When I pulled up to the window I sat…read morefor over ten minutes before they came over to say anything. Once they finally came over the employee asked what we had ordered; I repeated our order and she told us that they would need another five minutes to make the order. I asked why we had already been waiting ten minutes in the drive through (as the only car) if our order still needed to be made and she said they had a big online order. Businesses get busy but she could have acknowledged us at the window, let us know it would be a while, and prioritized in person customers to some degree as opposed to completely ignoring us.

5.1.24 @ 11am - I ordered a small banana and strawberry smoothie for $7.51. I've tried Smoothie…read moreKing in other states and fell in love. This time was just decent. The flavors weren't present, and the shake tasted somewhat like water. You know the old icy fruit you'd probably find while cleaning out your freezer. Yes, it was that. The price was way too high as well considering the smoothie wasn't hitting. The shop was rather difficult to find, too. The large visible sign by Walmart was no where near the actual shop. See pics for better idea of location. However, I do not recommend this particular shop.

Great service, Erica and Brooke are the GOAT!!!!! Best tasting smoothies ever!!!!! Clean storeread more

Had a blueberry scone and a lavender oat milk latte! The scone was delicious, I wish the lavender…read moreflavor in the coffee was stronger. Cute place inside with lots of seating!!

Very good coffee with a low key and laid back vibe. Can get busy, but worth it if you're not in a…read morehurry. Fun downtown location right off the courthouse square.

Heartland Health Food Store is a score ! The owner is incredibly welcoming and passionate about…read morehealth. They offer a variety of raw juices, acai bowls, and smoothies, with plenty of vegan options--perfect for anyone in town. Large selection of supplements & the cutest potted plants. The owner even offered up her back kitchen for me to meal prep, which was such a kind gesture. The store is well-stocked with specialty nutrition items and supplements, and the prices are very reasonable. I had a wonderful experience and definitely recommend it!

So glad I found this place! Visiting the area for work and…read moream so relieved to find some where that supports a healthy lifestyle I'm the road! Owner is a lovely lady and am looking forward to my next visit. Juices are amazing and selection of products are carefully curated. Thanks be back soon!

Jesus that's a strong drink…read more Like anything with life, you explore enough and you will experience some wild things. Coffee Connection happens to be one of the more unique coffeehouses I've ever visited. After breakfast at Busy Corner, it was time for coffee. We walked up and as soon as we walked in, I knew that we were in for a treat. There was Jesus stuff everywhere and a bookshelf near the entrance that was crammed full of Jesus books, movies, audiobooks, and etc. Not that this place being a Christian-themed is a bad thing. Just my first religious coffee place. No, what made this place unique were the random stuff you'd probably find unsold (or sold ASAP based on trends) at Goodwills or Thrift Stores. You should be able to see some of the oddities in the photos below. To note, there was also a lot of St. Louis Cardinals craft items around so if you are a Cards or Cubs fan, just take note. I was standing there, looking at the menu on the counter and things in the display case when out of the corner of my eye I see someone standing there. This spooked me as we were the only customers at the front of the store. Turns out... it was Jake from State Farm. As a life-size cutout. I knew I had to get a photo with it. Emily saw a Strawberry-type drink on their FB page and ordered that. I got a plain ol cold brew for my sipping pleasure. We stood there while the barista made our drinks and took in the unusualness of Coffee Connection. Once we got our drinks, we wandered to the back and to check out the giant artwork painted on the wall. You can see that below. We headed up to the front and say by the big window, playing Speed with a deck of cards on the aforementioned shelf. I took a sip of my cold brew and instantly knew it would be a slow sipping drink. I've had some strong and bitter cold brews and this one is in the Top 3, easily. Not that that is a bad thing but something to keep in mind if you try one here. Emily enjoyed her drink and said it tasted like a mix of beer, coffee and strawberry. I took a sip and would have to agree. We both agreed that it didn't taste bad... Emily said she enjoyed it, actually. Just an interesting drink. They did have baked goods and refrigerated items for sale but seeing as we just ate breakfast, we weren't in the mood for anything besides caffeine. Some of them did look appealing despite full bellies. Sadly, you can kind of assume this place doesn't do gangbusters in sales as a lot of the fixtures and odds and ends were just not in fantastic condition or shape. Some of their decorations were covered in some dust or showed signs of not being touched since opening. We ended up leaving with half our drinks left. Normally I finish mine while I'm at the place but with how bitter it was, it was a slow sipping drink. Once it was watered down a bit, it really hit the spot after some yard work. I can't say that would return here or would suggest people go out of the way for but if you are in the area and need a caffeine hit, Coffee Connection can connect you with what you need!

they use expired milk and won't let their employees throw it away. not a place I would ever…read moreconsider going to. something needs to be done. it's not safe.

This dessert shop was a wonderful find for me. I went here to get a matcha oriented drink but ended…read moreup getting a soft-serve swirl. Upon arrival, I checked out the menu and saw a lot of wonderful variety of items that I wanted to try; however, I only had room for one thing. While scoping out the menu, my eyes fell on their soft-serve flavors. They not only had chocolate and vanilla flavors but also, hojicha, matcha, and ube. Plus, you could get them in a swirl or just as two flavors in a dish. I immediately decided that I wanted the Hojicha and Ube pairing. My son got the Matcha and Ube combo. Both were good. I liked all the flavors. Hojicha was my favorite, followed by Matcha, and then Ube. Each of these ice cream had rich flavor and the texture was smooth. The pricing of the soft-serve was on the high side but the portion size was good. The Ice cream is made in-house including the Hojicha. The shop was busy. It was frequented by U of I students, it seemed. The service was good. I'd go back here if I were to be in Champaign again. Check it out.

Great service, great drinks, and great vibes. I came here during finals to study and try their…read morematcha and was very satisfied! The strawberry matcha is sweet and flavorful. The inside is quiet and has a great seating area for studying, it was very clean and had a cute community board inside! I was served quickly by a lone person with optimism and a smile. I felt very welcome and enjoyed every moment of being here! I will definitley be back to try their desserts!

We're on the way to Ohio and dozing off along 70 and Apple Maps referred us to Joe Sippers. What an…read moreamazing name! We walked in and loved to see the plants and the genuine decoration in the place. The woman who took our order was nice and patient. We asked for light ice and were given that. I ordered a dirty chai and YES! Has a great chai flavor and overall lovely balance between sweet and spice. Danny got an Americano which he says is really good and smooth. We even got to draw flowers while waiting for our coffee. It was quick and a great stop for us on our journey. Only comment is we got a sleeve on our cup that was unneeded because we both got iced coffees. We like to reduce waste!! Thanks so much!!!

Back again, road stop, one year later!…read more Perhaps even better than it was then. Soup (red pepper bisque) & salad (w/Thai-inspired dressing) both really fine. Veggie wrap had remarkably fresh ingredients for mid-west, mid-winter). Portions were nearly gigantic! Friendly, prompt service. Super cute, spacious dining area. Good on 'em! Keep it up!

I don't come to an ice cream place for burgers and fries. .. I come for ice cream. And the scoup…read morehas great soft serve at really good prices. The staff is always very friendly ... but many times we have seen a big wait because only one person was scheduled to work that day. But that isn't the employees fault, they are busting ass and always courteous... what's even more impressive is that they're usually high school kids who can out perform several adults I know. Often lack of staff is what got 4 instead of 5.

The cheeseburger is sub par and the potato wedges weren't very good. Probably won't eat here again.read more