My husband and I went in to grab lunch. We heard the tortas were good and had a Got-spot coupon to…read moreburn. We both ordered a milanesa torta; mine had sour cream and his had the aioli, which was a chipotle seasoned sauce. It was delicious- the bread was a lot lighter and airy than previous tortas we have had around town where the bread is more dense. We highly recommend trying the torta. The horchata was creamier that other places. SO good! We saw a sign on the register for ceviche on Sundays. We are totally coming back.

My Mexican colleague asked if I had chamoyada before and said nope! What a great find in Champaign…read morefor Mexican dessert! Chamoyada is like shaved ice/sorbet topped with chili powder and chamoy sauce, which is a sour plum like flavor. Hawaiians, it's like Li Hing Mui. Japanese, it's like umeboshi. Taiwanese, it's like Suan Mei. I think you get the point! Chamoyada was really tasty. Next time, I will give their paletas a shot.

Our family absolutely loved their food and a great service they provided explaining the menu. We…read morecame in for lunch and were amazed by this restaurant! Ambiance was friendly and very welcoming!

Stopped on the way through town and our group was split between Noodles and the shawarma joint…read more Very glad we came here. Immediately treated as if we were regulars, with heaping portion sizes. Nicest staff I think i've ever encountered. I may not be back in Champaign soon but when I am I absolutely will be returning

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.

I love small businesses!!! If you're in the area, be sure to stop by Tasty Tart! It's a small…read morebusiness a little outside of downtown, but it's 100% worth the stop. They only have a limited supply throughout the day so I recommend getting there right at opening. The prices are reasonable, there's a lot of options and the staff are very friendly. I tried the biscoff cheesecake, blackberry thyme, and the honey passionfruit. The blackberry thyme was DEFINITELY my favorite! They also have seating inside if that's what you like. Will be back to try other tarts and the coffee!

If I could give this place a million stars I would. I just went hear this last Saturday and am…read moreOBSESSED already! While the parking lot leaves a lot to be desired it was well worth it! I got 5 different flavors and every single one was amazing but my absolute favorite was the Biscoff cheesecake tart! The flavors are so good and the crust is the perfect texture. There really is no way to put into words how great this place is, you really have to try it for yourself!

Very good selection of ingredients and broth very good, I got bone broth. The bowl was well made…read moreand delicious. Very underrated spot on green.

The soup is so good I really like the beef broth the price is pretty good too it was about 11-14…read morefor nine every time I go

I'm normally a huge fan of this bakery as the quality of the bakes are pretty good so we come here…read moreoften as you can see in my previous review. However, a few weeks ago, (6/6/26) I had a disappointing experience with a staff member there while picking up an online cake order. On the day of cake pick up, I was done with errands at around 10am, I called the bakery to ask if it was possible to pickup the cake early. The girl on the phone sounded very annoyed with my request (I was just asking, they could have said no) and told me they don't do pickups until noon but I can still come in. So I get there and she immediately starts treating me like I was a huge inconvenience. As she's handing me the cake, she pulls out a receipt and started scolding me that pickups don't start until noon and it's right there on the website. I showed her my email receipt confirming 10:30am pickup and how there's literally two different sections with different times on their website so i was obviously confused. but she ignored my explanation and continued chastising me for the misunderstanding of the pickup times. I just let it go as I didn't want to argue but I left feeling very upset. I think management/owners dropped the ball on training staff on how handle these types of situations with professionalism and not immediately placing blame on the customer. I tried my best to smile and be friendly to her but she was starting to become defensive. There was no accountability for the user interface of their website. She made sure to make it known that it was my mistake alone. I have not decided whether I will continue to support this establishment but I won't be back for awhile.

Definitely very Asian bakery with lighter flavor profile. The okara cake was a very interesting…read moreconcept. I've made stuff with okara before and like the particular flavor and texture-- it feels drier and denser because of the soy pulp, but it's something I like. I also like how not too sweet everything is. Their miso salted caramel tart was also good, I also like that they sell day-old stuff with half price. I can get behind the concept and the intention behind how this bakery is ran. Very excited to have discovered this on our trip to visit uiuc. Would've loved to try their sencha, hojicha, and genmaicha next time!

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!

Found this place via google and it was a great find. I didn't realize this place was also…read morevegetarian and vegan so I was a little worried, but they have the meats! I gotta give great praise to their Iced Tea. It was not sweetened, but wasn't bitter. Good amount of ice as well (which I know sounds weird). I got the fluffy egg sandwich which was good, but I was hoping for a little more flavor in the sausage. I added choula sauce to my second half and that seemed to do the trick. Sausage aside, it was cooked perfectly and presented wonderfully. The breakfast fries were also pretty outstanding. Crispy outside and soft inside with a perfect amount of seasoning. Those usually get left on the plate by me, but I ate it all. My dad got the Everything Bagel Sandwich. I slightly liked his sandwich better and will be what I get next time. I have to mention that the service was top notch. I think we had a new server, but she was witty, nice, and helpful. She really sold the place! I highly recommend this place! Great find!

I ordered an Egusi soup and a fufu. Both were delicious! I went there in the early afternoon for a…read morequick pickup lunch, and the food I got was just warm and ready to eat. The lady was so friendly and nice, and the inside was clean, with plenty of seats for dining in.

This is a late post, but our experience this past summer was too good not to share. Our group of 10…read morevisited while attending a nearby retreat, and we had a wonderful experience. There was no wait, which was perfect for a group our size. The owners themselves served and cooked, providing friendly, personal service that made us feel truly welcomed. We tried a variety of African dishes, many of them new to us, and the food was plentiful and flavorful. They were happy to share their culture through the food and explain the dishes, which made the experience even more meaningful. I would definitely recommend Sepelas for authentic African cuisine and warm hospitality.