Forage Kitchen – American
Sunlight dances across a vibrant, modern space where the crisp aroma of garden-fresh greens and toasted grains invites a sense of wholesome energy. Artfully composed bowls serve as a canvas for global flavors, layering the satisfying crunch of fresh vegetables with everything from zesty Thai spices and silky tuna poke to the savory depth of Japanese BBQ. It is a bright sanctuary of nourishment, where every colorful bite offers a harmonious balance of texture and taste designed to fuel the body and delight the palate.
503 East Green Street, Champaign IL 61820 https://eatforage.com/locations/champaign-ilRating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Forage Kitchen
Dairy-Free at Forage Kitchen
Forage Kitchen in Champaign has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Tempeh, Roasted Chicken and Roasted Tofu. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Forage Kitchen
Forage Kitchen in Champaign has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hot Honey Chicken, Roasted Chicken and Hard Boiled Egg. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Forage Kitchen
Forage Kitchen in Champaign has 25 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tuna Poke Bowl, Fiesta Bowl and Roasted Tempeh. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Forage Kitchen
Forage Kitchen in Champaign has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Breadsmith Chocolate Chip Cookie, Heirloom Bakery Cookies and Smoked Salmon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Forage Kitchen
Forage Kitchen in Champaign has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hard Boiled Egg, Organic Raspberry Kombucha and Organic Tropical Kombucha. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Forage Kitchen
Forage Kitchen in Champaign has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hard Boiled Egg, Organic Raspberry Kombucha and Watermelon Lime Tepache. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Forage Kitchen
Forage Kitchen in Champaign has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hard Boiled Egg and Smoked Salmon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Forage Kitchen
Forage Kitchen in Champaign has 12 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Tempeh, Roasted Tofu and Sparkling Ginger Lemonade. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Forage Kitchen
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Bacon Caesar Wrap | 21.6 g | 63.4 g |
| Local Roots | 113.5 g | 56.1 g |
| Cashew Bowl | 180.7 g | 51.3 g |
| Thai Bowl | 122.2 g | 41.2 g |
| Club Med Bowl | 142.7 g | 41 g |
| Hot Honey Chicken | 35.3 g | 37.6 g |
| Cultured Cobb | 53.8 g | 33.5 g |
| Southwest Ranch Salad | 66.9 g | 32.6 g |
| Golden Greek | 22.9 g | 32.2 g |
| Butternut Squash Soup (Cup) | 0 g | 28.3 g |
| Fiesta Bowl | 121.3 g | 27.1 g |
| Avocado Crunch | 68.9 g | 26.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its succulent and well-prepared main courses, guests frequently choose this spot for special occasions and rave about the delicious selection of appetizers. Reviewers highlight the relaxed vibe and consistently praise the attentive, courteous service that makes for a thoroughly satisfying dining experience.
Menu
Grain Bowls
- Fiesta Bowl - $10.25: Organic black rice, southwest salsa, poblano cabbage slaw, mild cheddar, black bean dip, cilantro, tortilla strips, salsa roja Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Power Bowl - $10: Organic black rice, rosemary lentils, roasted sweet potatoes, poblano cabbage slaw, guacamole, green onion, avocado green goddess Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Bowl - $10: Organic black rice, roasted sweet potatoes, roasted broccoli, carrots, sweet potato curry, cilantro, thai basil pesto Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Poke Bowl - $15.25: Organic black rice, line caught sashimi tuna in a sesame-tamari vinaigrette, cucumber salad, pickled onions, avocado, radish, topped with green onion and pickled ginger mayo Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Greens & Grains
- Avocado Crunch - $13.5: Organic black rice, romaine, poblano cabbage slaw, guacamole, tortilla strips, pickled red onions, smoked salmon, avocado green goddess Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cashew Bowl - $12: Organic black rice, mixed greens, roasted broccoli, 5 spice cauliflower, cucumber salad, sunflower sprouts, toasted cashews, cilantro, green onion, sesame seeds, thai cashew vinaigrette Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Club Med Bowl - $10.5: Arugula, quinoa, med salad (cucumber, tomato, red onion, mint), golden raisins, feta cheese, hummus, cilantro, pita chips and tzatziki Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Japanese BBQ - $16.5: Japanese BBQ beef meatballs with organic black rice, roasted broccoli, cauliflower and carrots, topped with crispy togarashi onions Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Golden Greek - $15: Hot honey chicken with quinoa, roasted green beans, feta, med salad, chickpeas, golden raisins and tzatziki Dietary tags: Mediterranean, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Chicken Caesar - $13.25: Romaine, sourdough croutons, shaved parmesan, hard boiled egg, roasted chicken, caesar Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cultured Cobb - $15: Romaine, sweet corn, tomatoes, avocado, bacon, hard boiled egg, blue cheese, roasted chicken, green onion, red wine vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Local Roots - $11: Kale, mixed greens, beets, roasted brussels sprouts, citrus roasted fennel, candied walnuts, goat cheese, maple balsamic Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southwest Ranch Salad - $14: Hot honey chicken, romaine, southwest salsa, pickled red onion, cheddar, crumbled tortillas, spicy ranch Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Wraps
- Chicken Bacon Caesar Wrap - $11.5: Romaine, chicken, hard boiled egg, bacon, everything-bagel sourdough crouton crumble and caesar in a flour tortilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southwest Ranch Wrap - $12: Hot honey chicken, romaine, southwest salsa, pickled red onion, cheddar, crumbled tortillas and spicy ranch in a flour tortilla Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butternut Squash Soup (Cup) - $5: Butternut squash, carrots, apples, ginger, sage, onion, garlic, cream, spices, topped with roasted pepitas and pickled ginger Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butternut Squash Soup (Bowl) - $7.5: Butternut squash, carrots, apples, ginger, sage, onion, garlic, cream, spices, topped with roasted pepitas and pickled ginger Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Organic Lemon Ginger Kombucha - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Organic Peach Kombucha - $4 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Organic Raspberry Kombucha - $4 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Organic Tropical Kombucha - $4 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Raspberry Arnold Palmer - $3.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Sparkling Ginger Lemonade - $3.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Traditional Tepache - $4 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
- Watermelon Lime Tepache - $4 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Lean Green Juice - $8: Cucumber, Apple, Spinach, Lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Turn Up The Beet Juice - $8: Apple, Beet, Lemon, Orange, Ginger Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Sunny Sipper Juice - $8: Carrot, Orange, Apple, Ginger Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
Desserts
- Breadsmith Chocolate Chip Cookie - $3.5: Milwaukee only Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Heirloom Bakery Cookies - $2.25: Madison only Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- MSCO Oatmeal Cookie - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Add-ons & Proteins
- Roasted Chicken - $3.5 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Roasted Tofu - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Smoked Salmon - $7 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Roasted Tempeh - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Hard Boiled Egg - $2 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Hot Honey Chicken - $4.5 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Forage Kitchen
- Is Forage Kitchen dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Forage Kitchen has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Roasted Tempeh, Roasted Chicken and Roasted Tofu.
- What can I eat at Forage Kitchen on a dairy-free diet?
- Roasted Tempeh, Roasted Chicken and Roasted Tofu carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Forage Kitchen have vegan options?
- Yes. 12 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Roasted Tempeh and Roasted Tofu.
- Is Forage Kitchen gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Forage Kitchen?
- Chicken Bacon Caesar Wrap, at roughly 63.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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