World Harvest International & Gourmet - Urbana, Illinois

Sirwan B.

This market has a decent selection of international products, but the organization and cleanliness could be improved. Some items seem overpriced, and the customer service can be hit or miss. It’s worth a visit if you're looking for unique ingredients, but don’t expect a top-tier shopping experience.

Eric L.

This is my first visit since the change of ownership. This was a very poor experience. They no longer have:
1. The olive case... gone.
2. The Cheese case... gone.
3. The gift candies... gone.
4. The shelves of fresh bread... gone
5. Etc. Etc.

Both staff members I interacted with, as well as the one I observed were less than helpful.

There were piles of junk displays and containers stacked outside, across the front of the building. Truly a safety issue.

It appears we have lost a very special retail store with the new management. I will miss the service and products the previous owners provided. I truly wish I could give something positive to say, but I cannot.

Ari O.

I love the food at the cafe. They have a great selection and quality of middle eastern (?) food. It is not the same kinds if items as before. I love the baklava and the halva. The halva is a great price sold by weight.

I've been to this store periodically over the years, even before it was renamed world harvest. The most recent change of ownership has changed the selection of items and focus of the store. It's not really a yuppy health food store anymore it's more of a middle eastern/halal foods store. It is still a fine store and everyone there is nice.

Abdullah I.

The place has a lot of potential but requires significant changes. I've seen better and smaller arab shops in Indiana running busy constantly. I understand taking advantage of pricing given market availability and demand. However, the entrance is ridiculous; a large entrance would be best. Or two on each end of the building. Old products need to be thrown out. Some stuff in the fridge is nasty. Quality and freshness need to be verified. Also, having the basic everyday grocery needs would bring in a lot more customers rather than only specializing in bougie fancy products. Overall, due to the high pricing, freshness of many products, and lack of essential products, it is not worth going there regularly to show support. Halal meat is slowly becoming available in other supermarkets (MIEJERS) with similar pricing. I don't mind doing a two hr drive to Indie to get fresh meat and grocery items at a lower cost.

linda L.

This store is under new ownership and they have done a lot of cleaning , reorganizing and tidying. They have a large and interesting selection of international foods. Some prices seem high for the CU market, but I think they're still feeling their way. If you haven't been there for a while, come in and check out the improvements.

Keona H.

I went to this place and was excited about the tea selection. I bought several different teas. I went back to get more tea and literally every tea on my receipt was gone! There is no way they were all sold out. My specific variety only?! Not only was the tea isle rearranged, but even the tags for the specific items I purchased were removed! I felt a strange energy from the owner the first time I bought them and my suspicion was correct. My cashier was very kind and welcoming. I found it strange how the owner came to the register and stood next to the cashier as I was checking out. He heard me speaking about how excited I was about the tea I was purchasing and I even gave him a compliment on the excellent selection. His graditude seemed insincere. I think he doesn’t want me to shop there. This is sad. I’m very disappointed. Don’t shop here if you’re a P.O.C.

Hanadi Q.

This store is amazing. They have a wide variety of merchandise, and have the best prices. Their customer service is top notch! The workers are always willing to help, and are very friendly. I highly recommend trying them out. This is an all in one store. You can get your groceries, get something to eat, and grab some coffee. They have a cafe that offers a variety of foods, and an amazing coffee bar area. If you’re in the area this is worth a stop!

Wei-Chia S.

The best part is their diverse species and herbal teas. Easy parking and lovely cafe.
Smell is not so good and, note the expiration dates.