Take-out: Yes Accepts Credit Cards: Yes Bike Parking: Yes Good for Kids: Yes Good for Groups: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
2 reviews
Corie Seaton
I was excited when I saw the overhead sign for this establishment installed; it meant a new place to eat in the Journal Square area, which is unarguably a rare occurrence.
Months later, I finally got a chance to visit the place. At 7pm, there were no customers present with the exception of the lady that walked in shortly behind me. Perhaps at least one member of the staff is a Yelp enthusiast because unlike the previous reviewer, I received an explanation of the full array of options available for consumption.
I ended up ordering a wrap with grilled chicken and a wide array of vegetables and sauces. The wrap was fairly sizable following assembly, and I was anxious to try it.
My anxiety soon turned to angst as I arrived home and tasted something that had absolutely no taste. I could not detect a hint of the chicken, vegetables, sauce, or the spices at all. I at least should have been able to taste the cilantro I had chosen as well. It was as if I was consuming a bowl of lettuce that had just been washed, for all I could taste was water from the vegetables.
If it were not for the dog-and-pony show given by the staff with regards to the options, I would have given this establishment a dreaded one-star review. I will try this place again in a few months, if it is even still open during that time.
My personal recommendation is to walk over to the Halal food cart near White Castle. For $2 less than the $8 you would spend at Chickpea, you can get a delicious meat and rice platter. While such a platter only includes lettuce, I'd rather have tasty meat and lettuce rather than a large quantity of vegetables that is completely devoid of flavor.
It's nice to have vegetarian options. You can get this at Chickpea, and now there is a Chickpea in the Journal Square Transportation Center.
I thought this Chickpea location was clean, and the workers behind the counter were friendly and moved quickly. The food was fresh and has consistently tasted good whenever I've picked up orders here.
You enter the doors and move to the right side of the counter, where you place your order. Preparers will make your order in front of you as you move to the left towards the cashier.
If you don't have time to go through this queue, then you can pick up ready-made packages of various menu items in the cold case to the right. There are lots of cold drinks to select, too.
Also, Chickpea also has a breakfast menu and lunch/dinner options. The Chickpea at JSQ is a convenient food option to have in the area.
I was excited when I saw the overhead sign for this establishment installed; it meant a new place to eat in the Journal Square area, which is unarguably a rare occurrence.
Months later, I finally got a chance to visit the place. At 7pm, there were no customers present with the exception of the lady that walked in shortly behind me. Perhaps at least one member of the staff is a Yelp enthusiast because unlike the previous reviewer, I received an explanation of the full array of options available for consumption.
I ended up ordering a wrap with grilled chicken and a wide array of vegetables and sauces. The wrap was fairly sizable following assembly, and I was anxious to try it.
My anxiety soon turned to angst as I arrived home and tasted something that had absolutely no taste. I could not detect a hint of the chicken, vegetables, sauce, or the spices at all. I at least should have been able to taste the cilantro I had chosen as well. It was as if I was consuming a bowl of lettuce that had just been washed, for all I could taste was water from the vegetables.
If it were not for the dog-and-pony show given by the staff with regards to the options, I would have given this establishment a dreaded one-star review. I will try this place again in a few months, if it is even still open during that time.
My personal recommendation is to walk over to the Halal food cart near White Castle. For $2 less than the $8 you would spend at Chickpea, you can get a delicious meat and rice platter. While such a platter only includes lettuce, I'd rather have tasty meat and lettuce rather than a large quantity of vegetables that is completely devoid of flavor.
It's nice to have vegetarian options. You can get this at Chickpea, and now there is a Chickpea in the Journal Square Transportation Center.
I thought this Chickpea location was clean, and the workers behind the counter were friendly and moved quickly. The food was fresh and has consistently tasted good whenever I've picked up orders here.
You enter the doors and move to the right side of the counter, where you place your order. Preparers will make your order in front of you as you move to the left towards the cashier.
If you don't have time to go through this queue, then you can pick up ready-made packages of various menu items in the cold case to the right. There are lots of cold drinks to select, too.
Also, Chickpea also has a breakfast menu and lunch/dinner options. The Chickpea at JSQ is a convenient food option to have in the area.