My sister and I took our mother to Grovestone for an Italian cooking demonstration. We had a blast…read more Everything was so tasty! Chef Steph did a spectacular job of making and explaining everything. I never visited the other location but their new space is crisp and clean, spacious yet intimate. Can't wait to take my husband, I will be back!

Best cup of coffee in forever. Always a pleasant experience to touch base with Louie. Just like…read morebeing invited into someone's home. My go to place for olive oil balsamics and spices

Very very limited to only certain types of food a to only a certain type of ethnic groups only very…read morenot diverse, and three out of 10 things I looked at had expiration dates that were expired,

If you're a person who loves to cook this is your spot. I always find the items that no other store…read morein town sells.

This sandwich shop remains unmatched. We came in for Mindy's Italian and Rainbow Veggie sandwiches…read more The ingredients are fresh, the vinegar is expertly balanced, and the French bread gives every bite a crunch. Bravo!

I have officially had the best sandwich in my life, thanks to this place. I'm visiting a friend,…read moreand found Cheese and Crackers on Yelp. I'm not a sandwich person, but my 16 year old is, and I wanted something I could eat to-go. You can smell the scent of yummy as you walked into the door. It appears to be a gourmet grocery store, specializing in sushi grade seafood, pasta from Italy, fancy cheeses, meats, caviar, and sodas from around the country. They had diet Cheerwine, even. I've never seen so many different root beers in one place- there was even a pumpkin root beer! There wasn't a BLT on the menu, but they custom made one for my son, and he added pesto and provolone. He declared it the best BLT ever, and knocked his favorite sandwich place back home to second place. I had the Thanksgiving everyday. A $16 buck sandwich, I was skeptical it wasn't going to live up to its price point. However, it was worth every cent. It was turkey, goat cheese, and homemade cranberry sauce on sourdough, and grilled panini style on a press. The turkey was sliced fresh- everything was made fresh. The taste was absolutely amazing. I live in California, but hate most sourdough bread, because that tang tastes spoiled. You don't have that weird taste with Cheese and Crackers sourdough bread- it's just delicious toasted buttered bread. It was the right texture and made it crunch. The crew appeared very hardworking and enjoyed their jobs. We were greeted kindly, and felt welcome. I use a walker, and was able to navigate the store, but note the space is kinda small. Since I don't live here, I'm going to do my best to recreate my sandwich at home. Cheese and Crackers- thanks for teaching me about a delicious flavor combination, and for providing an enjoyable epicurean experience.

Best Italian in CU. Great service, food and cocktails. Nice selection of wines. The deserts are…read morevery tasty as well.

Nandos is one of my favorite places in Champaign. However, this visit was different than most--…read morethey have started doing a set menu with appetizer, entre, and dessert for about $65 per person. The one caveat is that menu items off of the set menu can not just be ordered. For exampl, you cannot just order the arancini balls anymore-- which is one of my faves. This was a smidge disappointing if you don't want to order from the set menu portion. The regular menu has some options but not all that they used to. The food was good per usual just this change up threw us off!

One of those scary places where you just know walking in, that you are going to drop a pretty penny…read morehere. Love their coffee, baked goods first and foremost and the lovely staff at the cafe. It's hard to leave a review as everything in this store is just so cool and it's always lovely to spend a nice weekend morning here. A delectable cheese and wine section, surprisingly vast hot sauce section are so cute to check out!! Will be back once I stop feeling guilty about my $12 pesto sauce, or once I run out of it whichever is sooner because it has EVOO in it.

While we weren't able to stay for lunch, we stopped in for bakery treats for a customer and WOW was…read morethis a great spot to shop! They have anything your heart could desire to eat or drink and the bakery case was full of deliciousness. Everyone loved the variety of bars and I picked up a lemon bar for myself. It was so fresh and perfectly made!

This place is AMAZING! Excellent authentic Italian and excellent service! I visit every time I'm…read moreback in Illinois. The ziti and lasagna are outstanding!

The Pizza was soggy and as thin as a paper. The sausage did not taste well. Not worth the money at…read moreall. I ordered it to be delivered at my place. Thus, I did not visit the place. So, I am not sure if I can comment on the restaurant's in person service, beauty, environment, or vibe.

One of the fancy and pricier places in CU! I usually get the lobster pasta, it comes with black…read morefettuccine which tastes the same but I do feel like the noodle quality is a little chewier. Pasta portion size was appropriate and filling. PLEASE BE WARNED THAT THE DESSERT POTION SIZES ARE HUGE. I was shocked when they brought out this massive crème brûlée. Definitely should share but also can take extra home. Not pictured but the chocolate cake and the tiramisu are both also huge!

We had a birthday Xmas party. They were busy, however, two of our party of 7 had a delicious…read morelobster bisque soup. But, both of them had the same entree seafood boccatini? Both were unimpressed food was dry and not flavorful. Two other's had the chicken marsala which they say was very good. One had the 5 oz. Filet mignon with vegetables was supposed to be medium, but came out well done. We sent it back and they remade it. It was tasty but everyone else was done eating. At No time did a manager check on us, We had creme brulee which was a huge serving not individual. It took forever to come out. Service was poor! No manager? It will be awhile before we go back.

Such amazing Italian food!! Me and my boyfriend couldn't stop raving about their bread and tiramisuread more

I tried their spaghetti bolognese and it did not disappoint. The meat sauce had depth and wasn't…read moregreasy. I liked how the pasta held up and didn't get mushy. It came with a little garlic bread on the side which was also great. The dining space was small but clean and comfortable. Overall just a really satisfying meal.

Tip: the crushed tomatoes bring a classic, delicate flavor to the pizzas. However, they also bring…read morea good deal of moisture. After a slice or two, the pizza crust gets soggy and loses its crisp -- the whole point of Neapolitan pizza! Pizzas with meat mostly sidestep the issue by omitting the tomato. Vegetarians should take particular note of the platters, which serve seasoned slices of bread made from the pizza dough. Also, consider the Bianca pizza, which is just topped with cheese. Also note: the salad dressings are made from a vinaigrette base, including the Caesar. As a result, the salad works better as an amuse bouche -- a few, bright bites to clear the palate before the next course -- rather than a full course in itself.

Service is slow, but the pizza and salads are worth the wait!!!…read moreDefinitely will go back for the salad and smoked duck pizza!

It's a weird and wonderful place, especially if you are into DIY oriental food, especially for my…read moresoft spot, ramen. It IS a grocery store in that it has produce, a meat and seafood counter, as well as dry goods, refrigerated items and a robust set of upright freezer cases - mostly full of items not normally found in the US. They also carry many American staples when those are needed in a pinch, but the focus is clearly on what's not available anywhere else in the area. That said all the produce is top-notch and beautifully displayed/maintained. The meat/seafood selection fresh (and more so) frozen is pretty extensive, even down to how things are sliced and/or shaped. Then there's the bakery which is past the checkout lanes all the way at the far front-end of this place (which is the size of a large Aldi's). I'm pretty sure I saw a loaf of bread or two in the grocery areas, but they did not suggest the kind of exquisite baked goods on display when you enter the area - in both the grab your own area (croissants, bagels, donuts) and the counter glass case (fancy pastries). They're not cheap, but also fancier then you may even find at say Martinelli's and my creme-filled croissant was an epically delicious mess! Without burying the lead for some folks, because I was there around 9 AM, I didn't smell anything savory cooking yet, but behind the bakery are several more separate food stalls that make up a mini Asian food court for yummy things like noodles, bibimbap and ramen. I hope to come back and sample them soon.

We drove here on our way back from chicago. It is about an hour more added to our drive but…read moredefinitely a great addition to this small town. This place has quite a lot of selections of food items including my favorite exotic fruits durians. There were lots of dried good items that we got as well as food courts that we brought food.