Cafe Sababa

Champaign, United States

5

4 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards
Free Wi-Fi

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Telephone:
+1 217-344-1328
Website:
www.illinihillel.org
Address:
503 E. John St, Champaign, IL, 61820
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
960 ftFourth and Chalmers
0.2 miFourth and Armory
0.2 miThird and Daniel
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Bussiness info

Takes Reservations
No
Delivery
No
Take-out
No
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Bike Parking
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Attire
Casual
Noise Level
Quiet
Alcohol
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Wi-Fi
Free
Has TV
No
Waiter Service
No
Caters
No

Today

Today –
Local time (Champaign) 7:58 AM Sunday, June 22, 2025

Business hours

Monday 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Tuesday 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Wednesday 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Thursday 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Friday –
Saturday –
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

Café Sababa serves delicious Kosher lunches with plentiful vegetarian and vegan options. Join us for pizza, grilled cheese, salads, falafel and our amazing tuna melts.

History

Established in 2014.

Café Sababa opened up at the Cohen Center for Jewish Life to offer delicious hot lunches to students, faculty and community members at the University of Illinois.

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4 reviews of Cafe Sababa

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Place rating: 5
Champaign, IL
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!
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
I’ve been going to Café 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.
Place rating: 5
Champaign, IL
I’ve gone to Café 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.
Place rating: 5
Urbana, IL
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!