Expressly Leslie Vegetarian Specialties

110 S Johnson St, Woodstock
(815) 338-2833

Recent Reviews

Charm S

The food was fantastic! Fresh, healthy, and tasty. They offer a tasting of an item before you order if you're uncertain whether you'll like it. The Moroccan eggplant, carrots, hummus, and falafel were especially great. I'm a huge tabouleh/tabouli fan, but their's was not my favorite; same for the babaganoush as it lacked smokiness. That said, it's a personal flavor and texture preference and I'm sure it's good for others. It's a very small place; a few seats are available in the general common area of this building just outside the restaurant; I think it is primarily a take-away place. I will mention that the flow to the ordering/waiting/ serve/ self serve processes were a bit awkward. I'd mentored to the employee that we'd not been there before, but the person behind the counter expected us to know how they do things and didn't communicate their expectations until after they see you're not doing as they expect, e g., you don't wait for your hot drink but sit outside of the restaurant and they bring it to you, the rice which is on the salad menu and an item that we expected as part of the large sampler is actually not one of the salad options for the samplers but they provide an item that isn't even on the salad list (I had the employeepount out each item provided as they're kinda' mushed together; they bring your food to you but you get your own plasticware, napkins, cup. Don't get me wrong, it's obviously not hard, but if you don't know what's expected, it makes for service awkwardness. Street parking was fairly easy, but if it was busy on the square I expect parking would be difficult. Despite the few oddities, I'd definitely return and highly recommend for vegetarians and vegans.Vegetarian options: The restaurant offers vegetarian and vegan selections.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Falafel Snack, Moroccan Eggplant Salad, The Full Sampler Platter

Maxwell Cooper

Their menu is great if you're seeking something healthy or vegetarian/vegan. Some dishes are small portion wise compared to others. Overall, glad this restaurant is still around.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Shail Brahmbhatt

Good food just lacks better dine is

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 4

Liz Tapia

Loved it! Great option when I’m craving food at my pregnancy!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Embe97

Had the Moroccan Sampler and it had 8 different unique samples but only one Pita cut into quarters. The vegetables were the standout since the spices were not strong enough for me. Had to use my own bread to finish up the next day since the portions were substantial. Also tried a carrot cupcake but was flowery in flavor, maybe rose water, not my favorite. Place was recommended by a guy who was vegan for over 10 years. Good food but not great.

John Dendor

I am not a falafel expert but I know this tastes good! My wife and I shared a plate. All the fixings like the pita, cucumber salad, tahini, and hummus were spot on.Also wanted to give a big THANK YOU for holding onto my wife's purse after we left it behind! There are some very honest people working here!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Falafel Wrap or Plate

Jewlz Zeller

The food is authentic and fresh cooked. Vegan, gluten free and tasty. The seating is outside the restaurant but in a building and there were kids running on the third floor, yelling and unattended from another business. Will get food to go next time. Young lady was knowledgeable in her cuisine.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Moroccan Sampler All Vegan

David Sidarous

It is over.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

XoxoVeganGirl

i've never had moroccan food before, but put me down as a fan. ive had the vegan pizza on pita (literally a must), moroccan eggplant salad, falafel, and a couple of the other vegan staples. my husband had the "hummus salad" which fyi isn't salad with hummus on top and it actually just a huge bowl of hummus lol (but we can't complain). i wish they were totally vegan, but i understand that some animal products go into moroccan food so i get it. they have more vegan options than not, which is great!! the menu in there is pretty cramped tho, so i'd order ahead of time online if you can. it's cool to see a veg place in a rural area !! loving the accessibility !!!! keep it up !! Updated from previous review on 2022-01-18

Christian benitez

I order food from this place and OMG the food was super delicious it was so good I almost order again after I ate it ?

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegan Pizza, Falafel Snack, Moroccan Sampler All Vegan, Hummus

Erika Gravino

The food here is amazing! There are plenty of delicious vegan options. My favorite item I tried was the Eggplant Salad, which went great with the hummus snack and Moroccan Carrots. I am already planning my next trip back

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Anna Ferrari

Vegetarian options: This place never disappoints!Food is fresh and delicious?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegan Pizza, Falafel Snack, Moroccan Sampler All Vegan, Hummus, Southwest Pizza

Adam Forbes

Been coming here for many years and am always happy. Super consistent and delicious.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Vegan Pizza, Moroccan Sampler All Vegan, Southwest Pizza

Dotty Mark

I am neutral about this place. I LOVED it more when the old owner was there. New owners took over a few months ago and sadly already changed the cupcake recipe and other things. I will change my review once they go back to the old receipes. Why change stuff if it's not broken?

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 2

Sara Hernandez

The food here is AMAZING! Like literally anythinh you get will be yummy. All the employees are super nice too and it’s always ready pretty quick! 10/10

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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Expressly Leslie Vegetarian Specialties

110 S Johnson St, Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-2833