Don't be scared! Yes it's a gas station but it's some of the best Mediterranean food I've had in a…read morewhile. Bonus it's a great deal! They will make you a bowl or wrap with whatever you like on it. Many vegetarian and vegan options.

Loved it, even hubby. Little lunch get together saw 3 chicken bowls with various toppings, an order…read moreof dolmades and falafel to share. Really good food, served quickly by pleasant people. Can't answer anything about the drink fountain, didn't use it, but food was great and reasonably priced. The falafel is a must have, made to order and HOT when you get it. Just a perfect bite with the garlic sauce. Every time I come here I wonder why I don't come more often because it's sure worth the trip across town.

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!

Really surprised to find such poor food and service that seemed uninspired at best. No ambiance to…read morespeak of. I am baffled by the five-star reviews.

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.

I absolutely love this store! I drive all the way from Topeka to shop here for amazing food that is…read morefresh from local farms. Service is excellent! Ambiance: STRESS FREE!

Lovely restaurant with excellent staff- and the food was excellent!! We ate inside by the wine…read morecellar. I had the beef filet which was cooked perfectly - my husband had the prime rib sandwich. We both cleaned our plate- will definitely go back!!

I think the photo speak for themselves. The food was heavenly and they have lots of unique drink…read moreoptions that taste great. I would recommend almost anything on the menu. Service was fantastic. It's also a great vibe. It's one of the nicer restaurants in the lawrence area for sure.

This review is for lunch at the bar for two on a Wednesday in mid-August…read more service: All bartenders were engaging and helpful. Great recommendations and attention to detail. bar: I drink an LBC 'lectric IPA ($8 as of 08/2026). Tons of great and interesting tap offerings. Super helpful big LED screen over the taps so you can see what is available. The alcoholic shakes look really interesting. Note the great Monday happy hour offerings. food: Lots of veggie burger options and my wife went with the awesome black bean burger ($11). The roasted poblano salsa is spicy, but great. I had a classic burger ($12). We also over-ordered with onion rings ($10) and regular fries ($4.50). details: Unless you're sitting at the bar, order at the end of the bar and wait for them to call your name. Booths along one side downstairs and some seating upstairs. Parking on Mass out front or in free lot in back. There is a back entrance off the alley.

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.

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.

HAVE I REALLY NEVER REVIEWED SANDWICH BOWL!!!!!!!?!!!?!?!?!?!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE SANDWICH BOWL. If…read moreyou know me you know I f*** with Sandwich Bowl. I love their sandwiches. I love their bowls (of soup). I love their desserts. I love the owner (shoutout Jesi!!!) I LOVE THEIR CARROT CAKE AND SANDWICH BOWL KNOWS IM COMING IN HOT IF CARROT CAKE IS ON THE MENU!!!! One time I went into Sandwich Bowl and there was a group of these really nice ladies who were all meeting up for some nice food together. They were so cute!!! Ugh like just walking into Sandwich Bowl will make you smile. You'll see girls being girls (even after 70 years the gal pals still meet up for a nice lunch). The brand of chips they use as a side is top notch! They have an eat the menu challenge which honestly I need to just start. Every day they're open they post the specials on Facebook! I literally check that page every day. Even if I don't go to Sandwich Bowl that day I check the Facebook page like it's the freaking New York Times (or whatever folks read a lot these days (I've been watching a lot of Gilmore Girls so iykyk)). It gives me joy. I LOVE YOU SANDWICH BOWL AND SANDWICH BOWL LOVES ME.

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.

I ordered the Pad Thai and it was worse than a cold Raman bowl with crushed peanuts on top. The…read morenoodles were not cooked it tasted watery with a sweet and a little spice. It had one piece of purple cabbage floating in it and some parsley garnish on top. My husband ordered the spaghetti and meatballs which was also cold. The meatballs looked like they had sat in the refrigerator for 3 days. The texture was spongy and had zero flavor. The sauce was at a cafeteria level. We also both got the Caesar salad which wasn't that bad. The dressing had a good zesty flavor but it only had croutons no parmesan or spices! We will not ever be going back.

I was so happy to see the Purple Carrot at the Mother Earth News fair because inside the Expo…read moreCenter all they had was very low quality burgers and hotdogs. They unfortunately, were out of the chili that I wanted and since I can't eat bread I felt really jipped getting the black bean burger ( for $10) which was just a very small burger on a piece of lettuce. Once I started eating it though it satisfied me to no end. Coupled with a pumpkin pie spice smoothie I was well satisfied even for the money I wish I had the money to buy their finest assortment of fermented and cultured goodness including mustards, kimchi, ancho mole and so many other tasty things that I got to sample

Got a black bean burger - $8. It had pretty good flavors - it was on a buttered wheatfields sliced…read morebread. The burger was pretty gooey, maybe undercooked, not a great texture. It was slathered was a tasty homemade Ketchup. All and all, I think it should have been priced at $5 since I was walking up to a truck to purchase it, the raw ingredients were nothing. They had nothing but bread and burger: how hard is it for a vegetarian food truck to add lettuce, tomato, something creative. The gentleman running the truck were hitting the upsales pretty aggressively. Probably won't be returning. The whole experience was pretty meh.