It's an American food menu. The food of isreal is not on the menu. What's up with that?Here's a quick look at some of Jerusalem's popular food dishes and street foods, pizza, French fries, grilled cheese are not one of them.Falafel. ...Jerusalem Bagel. ...Baba Ghanoush. ...Sabich. ...Shakshuka. ...Börek. ...Shawarma.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Runzer W.
Cafe Sababa is absolutely a hidden gem inside the Illini Hillel! I ordered the sweet potato croquettes this noon, which is listed on their menu for the restaurant week. The croquettes were just amazing! The sour sauce and the vegetables made the food more refreshing. The amount (5 croquettes in total) was just suitable for a quick lunch. The people here were so nice, while there were not so many seats for dining inside. Anyway, it must be a 5 stars cute place on campus!
Ezra Landman-Feigelson
The social scene at Cafe Sababa is amazing. I’ve gotten to know the regulars and even the chef. They are super friendly.
Madeleine Hubbard
I crave the grilled goat cheese and the nacho fries. I am going to miss this place so much when I graduate.
Eli Sofovich
The food is great, the people are great, the vibe is great. Definitely my favorite place to eat in Champaign-Urbana.
Felicia Hudson
Vegetarian food, quality stuff. Came here on a Friday I think. Service treated us so kindly. The bill was decent for the quality.
Elan K.
Best Kosher food in Champaign-Urbana area. Lunch is always good and prices great. Really can't beat it!
Marcey G.
What makes a "simple" grilled cheese sandwich taste gourmet? Several cheeses, grilled to perfection, plus Chef Aaron's special touch. Add seasoned fries and a pickle, and you have an amazing lunch for only 5 bucks!
Marissa Barlaz
Those sweet potato cakes though. And the nacho fries. I'm drooling just thinking about them!!!
Noah F.
I've been going to Cafe Sababa inside of the Cohen Jewish Center for about a year now - and I have yet to be disappointed. Aaron Stevens and Matt Harsh work in the kitchen, occasionally with a student (like myself) who will help out. The lunch is non-meat, so tuna melts, grilled cheese, pizza slices, and BYOB's (build your own bagel) are the standard fare. They also do some really tasty nacho fries, which is jalapenos, cheese, tomatoes, and onions on seasoned french fries.
Simple, healthy and delicious food right in the center of campus at Hillel! I've gone several times and always enjoyed myself, so you should too!
Mark H.
I've gone to Cafe Sababa a few times already, and I'm always impressed with the care Aaron and Matt put into every order. This is anything but an anonymous place, and the staff is always willing to cater to special requests, talk about new menu items, or just hang out. My personal favorite items are the falafel sandwich (which they made with fries inside especially for me!), the pizza, and the fries.
YD Schwartz
I must admit, the soup is really good. I'm also hooked on the fries!
It's an American food menu. The food of isreal is not on the menu. What's up with that?Here's a quick look at some of Jerusalem's popular food dishes and street foods, pizza, French fries, grilled cheese are not one of them.Falafel. ...Jerusalem Bagel. ...Baba Ghanoush. ...Sabich. ...Shakshuka. ...Börek. ...Shawarma.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Cafe Sababa is absolutely a hidden gem inside the Illini Hillel! I ordered the sweet potato croquettes this noon, which is listed on their menu for the restaurant week. The croquettes were just amazing! The sour sauce and the vegetables made the food more refreshing. The amount (5 croquettes in total) was just suitable for a quick lunch. The people here were so nice, while there were not so many seats for dining inside. Anyway, it must be a 5 stars cute place on campus!
The social scene at Cafe Sababa is amazing. I’ve gotten to know the regulars and even the chef. They are super friendly.
I crave the grilled goat cheese and the nacho fries. I am going to miss this place so much when I graduate.
The food is great, the people are great, the vibe is great. Definitely my favorite place to eat in Champaign-Urbana.
Vegetarian food, quality stuff. Came here on a Friday I think. Service treated us so kindly. The bill was decent for the quality.
Best Kosher food in Champaign-Urbana area. Lunch is always good and prices great. Really can't beat it!
What makes a "simple" grilled cheese sandwich taste gourmet? Several cheeses, grilled to perfection, plus Chef Aaron's special touch. Add seasoned fries and a pickle, and you have an amazing lunch for only 5 bucks!
Those sweet potato cakes though. And the nacho fries. I'm drooling just thinking about them!!!
I've been going to Cafe Sababa inside of the Cohen Jewish Center for about a year now - and I have yet to be disappointed. Aaron Stevens and Matt Harsh work in the kitchen, occasionally with a student (like myself) who will help out. The lunch is non-meat, so tuna melts, grilled cheese, pizza slices, and BYOB's (build your own bagel) are the standard fare. They also do some really tasty nacho fries, which is jalapenos, cheese, tomatoes, and onions on seasoned french fries.
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Simple, healthy and delicious food right in the center of campus at Hillel! I've gone several times and always enjoyed myself, so you should too!
I've gone to Cafe Sababa a few times already, and I'm always impressed with the care Aaron and Matt put into every order. This is anything but an anonymous place, and the staff is always willing to cater to special requests, talk about new menu items, or just hang out. My personal favorite items are the falafel sandwich (which they made with fries inside especially for me!), the pizza, and the fries.
I must admit, the soup is really good. I'm also hooked on the fries!