This restaurant is a pleasant surprise. It is located in a strip mall on South Iowa. That mall has…read morebeen the site of a disturbingly large number of restaurants that have closed. The most successful restaurants in Lawrence have tended to be either downtown or in West Lawrence, on or near Wakarusa Drive. We went to Hummus Republic for dinner on a Saturday night at 5:30 pm. Since we usually prefer dinner in restaurants with full service and comfortable booths, we were expecting to be disappointed. We were not. We very much hope that this restaurant succeeds and prospers. The Mediterranean food is excellent, and the dining room is very pleasant. Since it was our first time there, we were not clear about the choices and the options. The server behind the counter was very helpful and considerate in explaining everything to us. You can find the menu online at https://order.tryotter.com/s/hummus-republic/2000-west-31st-street-lawrence/fce5d483-09f6-4739-9262-7c3659b05bca or https://www.yelp.com/menu/hummus-republic-lawrence When you arrive, there is a menu on a card that is more informative than the one on the wall above the counter. Although we would usually prefer this kind of counter-service restaurant for lunch rather than for dinner, we will not hesitate to return for dinner to this excellent restaurant. It also is possible to order online for pickup or delivery. You can build your dinner as a pita, a wrap, or a bowl. The bowls are cardboard. They provide a cover and a bag with the bowl, so if it is too much food for you to finish for dinner, you easily can pack the rest to go, as we did. You get to choose one protein (I got the Falafel, which was excellent). My wife got the Mushroom Shawarma, which she liked. You then can choose three items from the "base," with the couscous and garbanzo beans being winners. You then can choose 3 kinds of hummus and spreads. We got the Feta, Harissa Hummus, and Kalamata Olive Hummus. You can add an unlimited number of Toppings, including the Dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), and an unlimited number of Dressings, including Lemon + Olive oil, Garlic Jalapeno Tahini, Roasted Red Pepper Tahini, and Tzatziki. We got a side of Sweet Potato Fries. There is an upcharge to add them, since not included with a bowl, but they are well worth the upcharge. If you don't want a bowl, wrap, or pita, you can get the Street Style Sweet Potato Fries, including the Sweet Potato Fries topped with eggplant, fried Jalapenos, chickpea croutons, red cabbage, olives, feta, and tahini; or you can get the Earth Burger sandwich made with a Falafel patty and served with sweet potato fries. Since we are pescatarians, we cannot comment on the chicken, beef, or lamb at this restaurant. We would prefer that they included some seafood, such as shrimp, on the menu. But we did not miss the seafood, since the other options are so extensive. To drink, we got a can of Kambucha and a Diet Coke. They were good, but next time I will want to try one of their lemonades, probably either the Cucumber Jalapeno Lemonade or the Strawberry Lychee Lemonade, based on the reviews. They also have bottles of San Pellegrino, which we very much like.

I have a mixed review! The fried pita and 3 hummus flavors I got were delicious! I ordered a bowl…read moreand the couscous was basically dry and almost chewy (couscous should not be this texture), I ordered lemon chicken for my protein, which had good flavor, but I bet there was maybe 2 Tbsp of chopped up chicken. The girl serving me was sweet, possibly new, and the dude working in back seemed completely annoyed with life and was chastising her under his breath. Very off putting to me. I wanted to love it the way I love CAVA in OP, but they have some work to do.

I had an avocado toast and matcha latte delivered. The matcha simply wasn't good, but more…read moreconcerning is that the avocado toast had a very strong smell. It smelled to me like a nail salon, so not sure if it was acetone or nail polish, but I can only guess that maybe whomever made my food must've had a new coat of polish. I tried to eat it and drink my matcha, but I couldn't get through either, and had to throw them out.

I love t.Loft! The inside is clean and very aesthetically pleasing! I used to come here a lot in…read morecollege to study and since graduating I always make sure to stop by here whenever I'm in town. The Alive and Alert juice is my favorite drink and the Sunrise Bowl is so good and is very filling. I highly recommend coming here.

I recently visited this little deli in LFK and I absolutely loved it. The deli is on the smallish…read moreside but they do have indoor seating and a little patio out front. The ambiance is pretty bare bones but they definitely advertise their political stance and I appreciate that because I like to support like minded places and people. They also had signage up that was super informative and helpful for certain situations one might run into in this current environment. The kitchen is super open and the service was friendly. They offer a variety of sandwiches, sides, soups, Italian sodas, and even catering. I went with the Classic sandwich: roast chicken, turkey, bacon, Colby, green leaf lettuce, tomato, onions, mayo, and avocado spread on toasted whole grain. I did have them swap the whole grain for sourdough because I'm a sourdough junkie. They were totally accommodating. The sandwich was delicious. The deli meat was high quality and had a great flavor. The veggies were fresh. The sandwich stacked. Highly recommend. They have a bunch of sides like potato, pasta, and even green salads, plus Mac and cheese, but I went with the tomato soup. The tomato soup is housemade with white wine and aromatics and topped with a dill crème fraische. The soup was so good that I would have happily eaten a giant vat of it and would have been satisfied. This will probably be the side I order for life. Although they do have a daily soup so that may have to be tried in the future. Definitely stop in and check them out!

Small, nice café. I think it would be a cute date spot if you go on an off busy time. They do have…read morea little bit of outdoor seating for nicer weather too. The sandwiches we had were so good. I had a fancy bologna (The Bourdain) sandwich essentially and my husband had a Reuben. I loved my sandwich. I don't like Reubens but if I did, I would've really liked that one. I tasted it and it had really high-quality ingredients. Both sandwiches did. If I'm in the area again, I will totally go back

A great local gem! Lovely grocery store but also a great place to meet a friend for lunch, dinner…read moreor dessert! The kale salad and quinoa salads are so good! Great snack plates of cheese, grapes, hummus and crackers to go or to eat in their indoor cafe seating or on the patio! A great variety of kombucha, teas, and bubbly drinks like Olipop. Delicious dessert options- fresh cookies, mousse, brownie cheesecake, lemon cake, etc.

First thing I did after moving to Lawrence was buy a Merc membership. Now I regret that I did. In…read morejust three years, hot food quality got steadily worse, then the hot food operation was shut down entirely. Bought some supposedly fresh fish from the seafood department. It was horrible. Probably also was Kansas-style "fresh," which means frozen that is defrosted and then sold at the higher fresh prices. Then one day, in a hurry, bought a ready-made sandwich to take out. Should have stopped long enough to read the fine print on the wrapper: It said the sandwich was four days old. I wouldn't serve a four-day-old ham and cheese to my worst enemy ... not even if it was free, unlike mine, which was extravagantly priced. Too bad Lawrence can't have a nice co-op.

Popped in for Happy Hour for Martini Thursday before Cougar Club and quite enjoyed ourselves! Patio…read morespace in the shade to partake in the Mass Ave people watching. The TV outside was blasting sports commentary, which I could have done without. But the staff and the happy hour options definitely made our girls evening a hit! Check it out!

So here's the tea…read more Emily was an amazing bartender. Like, one of the best I've had in a long time. She was attentive, kind, and clearly holding it down even when management was on some weird decisions. Now for the food... meh. The arancini balls were dry. I was excited for that green goddess sauce but it was way too salty. Not a vibe. The stuffed mushrooms though? Fire. My man tore his up and said they were the best part of the meal. The crab had that lil fishy kick to it, but like... it's Kansas, what we expect? We got the rosé flight--honestly the highlight. $12 well spent. No complaints there. He had the smash burger which was so good... but I'm realizing now it came without the onion topping. Probably forgot it. Not a dealbreaker but still. Now let's talk about the wild part... I asked for some marinara for the arancini and the manager had Emily bring me cocktail sauce. Not a joke. Cocktail sauce, y'all. Like... shrimp dip. Not even close. It's giving confusion. You got a whole ragu on the menu but can't pull together a marinara or even a basic tomato sauce? That ain't it. And instead of coming over to explain or offer an alternative, the manager had Emily do it? Smh. Not cool. But because Emily was dope, we'll probably be back. Wednesday wine nights might see us again just hoping management gets it together. If I wanted mystery red sauce, I'd be at Taco Bell. This is a wine bar. With tapas. Let's act like it.

Great little spot in downtown Lawrence! What really sets this place apart is the incredible variety…read moreof sauces--they have just about every sauce you could imagine to pair with burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, fries, and more. The food is simple, fresh, and well done without trying to be overly complicated. The outdoor seating is a nice bonus, especially on a pleasant day. The service was outstanding, and every member of the staff was genuinely friendly and welcoming. If you're looking for a casual place with great food, endless sauce options, and excellent customer service, this is definitely worth a visit.

The food is fantastic, but not worth how much it is. The burgers are very expensive and they do not…read morecome with a side. If you would like a side - you have to order it separately. We have had great customer service and some not so great customer service. The ambiance is fun (with great music) however if you don't like tight spaces this might not be the place for you! If you need a suggestion for something to eat get the poutine fries or truffle fries and either the classic burger or the fun guy burger! Could not suggest these enough!

Terrific restaurant. The owner and staff are super friendly. When you first go there... it's a bit…read moreoverwhelming. The menu is on a huge chalkboard and it's cram packed with options. It takes awhile to go through and read the selections. The owners seem to go to great lengths to accommodate special dietary requests, too. The prices are reasonable and the restaurant is easy to access. It's in a local strip mall. Parking is ample. Handicapped accessible. This restaurant has the best gyros in town. So good! Highly recommended. There are specials everyday which are posted on Facebook.

Amazing! Very good food, service and all around great experience! Highly recommend! We were greeted…read moreand after eating asked how it was. Genuinely impressed.

I love pasta and I'm so glad I was reminded about Noodles & Company today. I'm happy I came because…read moreit was a great day to sit on their patio. Let me start by saying Susan has excellent customer service skills. I had trouble deciding what I wanted, but she informed of the guarantee policy if I don't like it they'll remake it at no cost. I went with the pesto cavatappi because I always get the penne rosa because I love the spicy tomato sauce. The cavatappi was okay, I wasn't thrilled with the sauce because you could barely taste it. The Parmesan crusted chicken was delicious as usual. Perfect crisp on the outside with juicy middle. I'm sure most people prefer their pasta to be al dente, but I like mine I little softer. The portions are enough for two if you aren't that hungry. I love their drink machine, and how clean the restaurant is kept.

Waited 30 minutes for 2 small plates of pasta...finally had to ask for it to go. They need to hire…read moremore people or get their life together cause that's insane to wait 30 minutes for a small pasta dish and a kids meal. Won't be back to this place.