“ I like it! Like a Mediterranean chipotle. I've had the shawarma and falafel bowls. Both taste great. I really enjoy the spicy hummus and tahini. This was a great replacement to the restaurant that used to be there. ”

“ Decided to come try this place out as me and my partner have been saying we wanted to try and reviews were promising. My partner got a lemon chicken wrap and I didn't did the bow with chicken shawarma! The place wasn't to busy and was attended to by the staff very well. I chose my options and had a delish and healthy bowl for dinner. The sauce complimented my food very well and was statisfied with the portion. My partner enjoyed their wrap very much as someone who doesn't explore with foods that ok often enjoyed his wrap a lot. Were wi definitely be back when we need sowthign to grab and go! ”

“ Very close to Journal Square Path We tried this place one rainy Saturday for lunch.... first time trying this place. There was just another customer in this place on that day. The folks at the counter were very nice and gave us real generous portions of our dishes and walked us through the 'make your own' process. There are lot of options and add ins. Sauce options are plenty. It was hearty meal! Place is clean and well maintained. Definitely a good place to go to for healthier fast good option. The person running the place got us a warmed up pita to our table....small nice gesture! ”

“ I'm giving Hummus Republic 4 stars because it is a decent addition to the JSQ area. The area is in desperate need of more variety and healthier options. I stopped here to check it it out. JSQ is not parking friendly so this place is for the folks passing by and coming off of the path. The interior is bright and inviting. There are options to choose from such as a wrap, salad or bowl. I chose a salad. You get to pick your choice of toppings. There were a few different types of hummus. I chose the eggplant hummus. I also got chicken and tzatziki as well as grape leaves. I got a side of sweet potato fries as well. The food was good and the ingredients seem fresh. I've definitely had better hummus however the place is a good lunch alternative to add to up and coming JSQ. ”

“ New spot opened around the hood. They took over a burger spot that closed. The service is like a Chipotle but Mediterranean. The gentleman behind the counter was helpful and explained the steps. We ordered a couple items but the combination is up to your adventurous mind. Hope this one stays for a while. Not a lot of healthy alternatives in the hood. ”

“ Located conveniently across the street from the Journal Square path train station, Hummus Republic offers quick and fresh Mediterranean food in a build-your-own style. They offer wraps, pitas, or bowls--I ordered a bowl, and was very impressed with the portions! The worker helping me with the order was very nice too and patient in explaining how it works. For the base, you can choose from couscous, chickpeas, kale, spinach, and/or mixed greens, and can choose as many of them as you'd like. Then are the 6 hummus and spreads, of which you can choose 3-I tried and enjoyed the eggplant hummus, harissa hummus, and tzatziki (note that the harissa hummus is a bit spicy). After that, you can choose a protein. I was recommended the lemon chicken, which did not disappoint, but there are also vegan options (falafel and vegan beef). Finally, you can choose as many toppings and dressings as you'd like; besides all of the great veggie options, I enjoyed mixing in the roasted chickpeas which added a nice crunch. Overall, the meal was affordable, sizable, and delicious. Will definitely be coming back! ”

“ The place opened recently in Journal Square and I decided to give it a try. Everything around the area aren't the healthiest, so I'm glad they opened a Mediterranean place. I love how there are a lot of tables and seats with bright lights. The workers were extremely nice and helpful. The person who got my order explained all the food and their names. The worker even offered me a free falafel to try! And that falafel is amazing!! I ordered a bowl which was $12.95. I get to pick a mix & match base, 3 hummus spreads, chicken shawarma, and unlimited toppings and dressings. I dined in and I feel comfortable. The place is nice and clean. I will definitely come back for more food! ”

“ Food (5/5): Really nice make your own Mediterranean bowl, bits, or wrap place. There is a variety of options and the ingredients tasted high quality. I had a bowl with all the bases including couscous, spinach, farmers mix, and kale. Then I picked 3 hummus types, the lemon chicken, and then had all the free toppings. The sauces I picked were also delicious. Service (5/5): Very friendly and patient service. They did a good job explaining and was helpful. Additionally, they let us try a free fresh falafel. Ambiance (5/5): Very clean and modern looking restaurant. The layout was simple and looks pretty. ”

“ Happy to see another restaurant opening near the path station and close to my house! Service was quick on Mar 23, the day after grand opening during lunch time -- not many people besides one or two tables that came in after me. The server helped explain everything I could add to my bowl which I appreciated, and let me know when anything was additional cost. The order style is just like Cava or Chipotle/Qdoba. The base price for a bowl is $12.95 pretax and my cost came out to $16.47 for a bowl because it was an extra $2 for steak and an extra 0.50 cents for a slice of eggplant. A biiiiit pricy, but I do feel that the thin eggplant slice is not worth it for adding cost - the taste was decent though. Overall, the food was warm and yummy. Everything seemed decently fresh and the sauces were great -- definitely reminds me of Cava! They play nice top U.S. hits in the restaurant which is fun, and overall decor is trendy, bright, and playful. Would recommend to come once in a while for a quick bite and hang out with friends! Here's what was in my bowl in the order you place it at the counter: - Organic Mediterranean Couscous (almost like a substitute for rice) - Farmers Mix - Moroccan Steak (+$2) - OG hummus, spicy hummus, tsatziki sauce (you can pick up to 3) - Tomato, cucumber, onion, cabbage - Roasted chickpeas and roasted garlic - 1 roasted thin eggplant slice (+0.50) - Garlic jalapeño sauce and traditional Tahiti sauce (at the end) Note: Seems like there's supposed to be guest wifi here as well, but I don't see the password anywhere - might need to ask. Could definitely work here with a laptop, but there's not many outlets. From where I am sitting, there's none by me but I do see one by the window. ”