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| - The location of Crepe de Licious (inside the Illinois Student Union) will probably be enough to scare off any diner who is not affiliated with the university. The basement of the union is set up as a mall-style food court, and Crepe de Licious is just another fast food option thrown into the mix. However, unlike the other union restaurants, which are all recognizable chains (Sbarro, Chick-Fil-A, McAllister's), Crepe de Licious is privately owned and operated (in case you care about that kind of thing). The rest of the food court area is decorated with cheap plastic furniture, but there is a seating area adjacent to Crepe de Licious that is slightly more private and cozy.
As the name suggests, the primary menu item here are crepes with various fillings, though there are also options for burgers and beef hot dogs. Also unlike the other restaurants in the union, Crepe de Licious offers breakfast items--if you are traveler staying at the union hotel, you will notice a distinct lack of breakfast restaurants in the campustown area, so Crepe de Licious is one of your few options. While the crepe varieties are not particularly exciting (just variations of grilled meat, vegetables, cheese, and sauce), I do appreciate that this place uses fresh vegetables in their fillings, including baby spinach and romaine lettuce. By the way, I am pretty sure their "special sauce" (advertised as a topping on most crepes) is just ranch dressing.
Recently, Crepe de Licious introduced "Bombay wraps" to their menu. You can choose your bread (naan or crepe), flavoring (tikka masala, madras curry, etc.), and filling (grilled veggies or meat). My veggie bombay wrap came with crisp lettuce, grilled mushrooms and peppers, and a chopped veggie burger. This was a very simple lunch (fairly easy to duplicate at home), but it was still filling and well-seasoned. I would probably order it regularly when I need a quick lunch on campus.
Most items on the menu cost $5 or less, which is extremely reasonable considering the location and other options at the Student Union. Crepes, wraps, and burgers are all in the $5 range, while sides (like fries) are only $1.
If you are looking for exotic, refined crepes, I would try Carmon's in downtown Champaign. However, if you are stuck on campus looking for a cheap, healthy lunch option (and especially if you are a visitor staying at the union hotel), Crepe de Licious would be a sound choice.
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