Natural Gourmet

I ordered food at the café. Strawberry Fields and the food was not very good. It taste tangy, as if…read moreit was spoiled in the customer service was really not the best at all. It did not feel inviting at all..

Awesome MENA menu. It is almost my daily lunch stop. My working meetings are also held here…read more I am challenged by the range of gourmet options. Hannan is a very talented chef, with a home cooked taste. THANK YOU- Hannan; and Yusra, Lulu, Mandy for personal attention. The service is great, and the owner Alheeti really keeps a close eye, ensuring the customers are well served, and they will step in to serve if needed. My favs, include Shakshouka, Rice, Lentil Soup and Semolina bread, add olive oil, couscous and freshly cut salad, and Jasmine tea. You cannot go wrong here!

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GNC

5.0(1 review)

2.3 mi

My fiancé and I loveD our GNC when we live in Bloomington and we're lucky to find their sister…read morestore in savoy when we moved to Champaign! The people that work here are supper personable and friendly, they're happy to answer questions and don't ever make me Feel insecure about asking for new products. It doesn't just feel like they're trying to make a sale but help you towards a goal of a healthy lifestyle. Dan and Adam are great employees and I can't picture us going to a different GNC in town.

5 Star Nutrition Champaign

3.9(7 reviews)

3.5 mi

Do not work here I…read morecalled and visited 5-star asking if they were hiring, and the GM, Taylor, had told me they were and encouraged me to apply, given that they were hiring for all hours. Despite this, they left me completely in the dark about my application, even though I had asked several times over the course of a month if they were still considering me. Every time I had called, they had assured me that they would call me back the following day or so, and there was not one time they had given me a call. I finally walked in one day to ask if they had been receiving my calls or the notes fellow staff members left at the front desk to call me back, but their GM said their "interviewer is in Peoria and won't be back for a week or so, but he knows you are interested in the job, we will give you a call when he is back." I never got a call. I had called a few times the following week, and left a voice mail. Finally, the last time I called, someone answered the phone and told me that they will call me that evening because, "The manager works in the evening." ... it was the manager who picked up, I had called enough times to recognize his voice, and other staff had told me he would be working at this time "like always." Again, no call back. I would have preferred they told me they weren't considering me, but instead, they lead me on for weeks and failed to just be up front. Their lack of communication is atrocious, and it amplifies how truly unprofessional their staff is, especially their manager, Taylor.

First time being there, and I gotta say I had a good experience! Will be back in two weeks to check…read moremy progress!!

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Smoothie King

2.7(22 reviews)

1.6 mi

These girls know how to make a smoothie. Service with a smile and clean atmosphere. Reasonable…read moreprices. I like to get angle food slim with coconut sorbet and my husband gets activator recovery strawberry banana with extra chocolate protein. Get the 44oz. Anything less you will regret!

I used to work at this location, and based on my experience, I would not recommend it. Management…read morewas largely absent, often only stopping by once or twice a month for 20-30 minutes at a time. Important messages regarding employee safety, allergies, and accommodations were frequently ignored. One of my biggest concerns was food safety. There was a lot of cross-contamination between fruits, ice cream, açaí, and other ingredients. Employees often did not change gloves between handling peanut butter and fruit products, which is especially concerning for customers with allergies. The area where cup lids are stored was also extremely dirty and rarely cleaned. I personally have a severe allergy that management knew about. I was hospitalized twice due to cross-contamination, yet management never properly communicated precautions to staff or ensured I could work safely away from the ingredients I was allergic to. I also witnessed a coworker reach out regarding disability accommodations and receive no meaningful response. Quality control was another issue. If a customer never picked up an açaí bowl, it could sit in the freezer for hours and later be used when someone ordered the same item instead of being remade fresh. I also saw incorrect smoothies sent out to customers, with some employees assuming nobody would notice as long as the drinks looked similar. Overall, the lack of management involvement, poor communication, cleanliness concerns, and inconsistent food-handling practices made this a disappointing place to work and would make me think twice about being a customer.

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Fresh International Market

4.0(33 reviews)

1.9 mi

Very surprised to see an Asian market with a great variety of options in the area. We happened to…read morepassed by the market and saw some of our favorite items that you can only get in Asian markets. Red dates, Gogi Berry, ginger tea, kimchi, Vita drinks, matcha soymilk, miso paste, whole wall of lee kum kee sauces, japanese candies, Korean banana milk, coffee milk, instant noodles, and much more. Their fresh produce was a bit low in stock but they had Taiwan and Napa cabbage and fresh ginger. Inside seems clean and there is parking right outside of the market. Cashier was really friendly. There is a membership to earn points to redeem for coupon. Don't forget to grab some Japanese or Korean instant coffee packs and special lays flavored chips! Those are so good.

Just bought this evening. When I got home to dispose of it, I took it out to smell the fish. The…read moremeat was rotten. You shouldn't have this problem in your new store. The product is not guaranteed

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I love the Natural Gourmet! Coming from the Chicago land area, it was difficult to fing gluten free and healthy food options in Champaign. I found the Natural Gourmet and am so glad I did. The ladies are so helpful and knowledgeable about their supplements! P.S the deli in the back is great too! read more

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