Expressly Leslie Vegetarian Specialties

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

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jacob shurpit

Food was delicious, but service and atmosphere left much to be desired.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

rocknred

Wide variety of Middle Eastern foods. 10 or 14 salads are vegan. Falafel. Pizza. Soups and chili too. Vegan and gluten-free food clearly marked. Take out or dining in the tables in the hall.

Rachel Warner

Wow! Delicious Takeout. I’d been walking by this place for over a year, chuckling to myself as I compared it to “Sue’s Salads” from the show Parks and Rec.
I did you dirty, Leslie. Your salads are amazing. This is my new favorite Woodstock stop.
This satiates my craving for Mediterranean/Middle Eastern and everything is super tasty. Good portions, prices, menu diversity.
The atmosphere of the shop is great, but the sitting area could be spruced up. A little music coming through a speaker and tweaked lighting would make it perfect. Thank you for this great restaurant.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Aspen

I’ve been here many times now. It is my favorite place in the area. Everything is fantastic and fresh. Many vegan options and I think everything else is vegetarian. Service is quick and everyone there is nice. Highly recommend to everyone I meet.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Moroccan Sampler All Vegan, Israeli Sampler

Fred Ichinose

Just tried this rare vegetarian restaurant yesterday and went back today. The only exception that I know of is their including eggs. I was recommended to try a sampler plate, and I tried the Mediterranean sampler. The second time was the omelette wrap. Both very good! I used to cook at a macrobiotic restaurant years ago and I can attest that this is high quality food. If you've really tried to eat healthy but prefer typical, highly processed food, then maybe this isn't your place. But if you care about eating delicious, healthy food and want to support businesses that provide that, go here and enjoy. Note: there's no seating in the restaurant itself but it adjoins a lobby with other businesses and there are tables where you can sit and eat. Woodstock Square is also steps away and you can enjoy your meal on a bench or table.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

John Podlasek

Always made fresh, worth the trip every time.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Israeli Sampler

Tracy McDonald

So so good! I could live off all the salads- such a variety and all delicious!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

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

Maxwell C

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

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Expressly Leslie Vegetarian Specialties

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