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Borrowed Earth Cafe 
 based on 11 member reviews
970 Warren Ave, Downers Grove Illinois
60515
630-795-1729
Type: Vegan, Raw, Organic, Juice bar, Take-out
Info: Downers Grove raw food restaurant serving raw pizza, tacos, burritos, tamales, burgers, fries, salad, juices, and food boxes. Bamboo floor and found art decor. Has wifi access. Closed Sunday. Accepts credit cards. Price: Moderate.
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| "Life is short - Eat the cheescake first!"
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Posted on: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 |
Review: As some of the other reviewers have complained, yes, the side salads are larger than main entree, but remember, everything is essentially a salad. These folks do a wonderful job. The "Lasagna" came with 3 side salads. It was all delicious and way too much to eat at one sitting, which is unusual for me.
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| "Good Raw Restaurant in the Suburbs"
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Posted on: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 |
Review: Borrowed Earth Café has a decent menu with plenty of delectable items. I ate here for the first time yesterday and sadly they didn't have the Lasagna that I had really wanted to try. So I opted for the "Gimme a Gyro" instead; I thought it was good, but I liked my two side salads better, there's something about what they used as the gyro meat that was slightly off-putting to me, but I still ate it anyway – I want to emphasize that the side salads were amazing!
For dessert I got the raw chocolate/vanilla pie – it was really good. The prices are the norm for raw food places, for two people (two entrees, an appetizer, and a dessert) you can get away with spending less than $50. I think it's worth it in moderation. :)
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| "Wonderful!!!"
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Posted on: Friday, March 20, 2009 |
Review: I visited BEC for the first time this week. This was my first foray into raw food. It was wonderful!!! How great to find a restaurant in the western suburbs serving this cuisine. How nice to not have to go downtown or up north! I felt so at-home here. The food was very good (especially the burrito!) and the presentation was gorgeous!! This is a keeper!!
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| "Superb"
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Posted on: Monday, May 19, 2008 |
Review: Order the burrito
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| "This Food Is Love"
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Posted on: Sunday, April 13, 2008 |
Review: I heard about this gem from a Californian Vegan who stopped in to Veggie Bite. He said it was one of the better raw restaurants he'd experienced, and I took that as a high compliment figuring that California is THE place for vegan food. I had been to Karyn's Raw and Cousin's Vitality once each, so I have a little experience in the realm of raw cuisine. I was very impressed with Borrowed Earth. Danny and Kathy were so friendly. They were chatting with us and just gave such a great vibe. We felt very welcome and appreciated. Kathy served us and I'd call the service top notch. Very attentive. The atmosphere was great, very laidback. The interior design/decor really matched the personalities of Danny and Kathy, I believe. The music was new age, which was fitting. And the atmosphere will only get better, as Kathy informed us that they're going to start using only candle light on Saturday nights. I love mediteranian food so I went right for the Earth Sampler. And it proved to be the right choice. Best grape leaves, stuffed mushrooms and falafel I've ever eaten, hands down. Oh, those mushrooms are addictive. The young thai coconut milk, served in the coconut...We've had that before at another veg restaurant but now we know how good it can really be. The coconut was so fresh and the milk so delicious. You could easily peel away the meat from the shell after drinking the milk...and we did and the taste and texture was amazing. The lasagna was very good. And the salads that came with both meals...what a variety. Carrot and cauliflower was a nice surprise. Another salad had rice in it and was very good. We appreciated all the different salads very much. We got there before 8 on a Saturday night and had a leisurely meal, so it was closing time (around 9) by the time we were done. But it didn't feel like closing time. Kathy and Danny gave us the feeling that we had all the time in the world and we were welcome to stay and enjoy their home (cafe) until we were ready to depart. Kathy invited us to have dessert, which we did. And she kept refilling our tea and she and Danny kept talking with us here and there well after closing time. I was seated directly across from the dessert case the whole time, and everything looked so enticing, especially the apple pie, covered in icing. I was eyeing it from the moment I sat down, and it was as good as it looked. MMMMMM is all I can say about it and the German chocolate as well.
Pros: The Owners * Delicious Food * Atmosphere
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| "Good intentions"
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Posted on: Sunday, March 16, 2008 |
Review: As a vegan (but not raw), I was really looking forward to visiting this restaurant. Their Web site is great, and I like that they acknowledge the workers that helped them create their establishment. The food was fresh, and I liked the asparagus side salad and the spinach frittata. But the portions for the actual entrees are very, very small. I'd recommend making the portions at least three times what they are (and eliminating some of the side salads) since the cost for the entrees is very high.
Pros: vegan * friendly staff * fresh food
Cons: tiny portions * high prices * |
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| "The very best gourmet raw food ever!"
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Posted on: Tuesday, January 01, 2008 |
Review: Jest the very best raw food in the USA. So thankful that the owners took it upon them selfs to open up something really needed for people that enjoy eating right. VW
Pros: excellent raw food * friendly staff *
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| "Too much filler greens"
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Posted on: Tuesday, December 25, 2007 |
Review: I am confused of why this place is getting five stars? Most of the food is what I call "filler salad". It is like when your plate is half filled with lettuce to make it look like you are getting a lot of food.
I ordered the tacoes - they were the size of my finger and there were only three of them and the rest of the meal was all salads (different mixed greens). This was pretty pricey for most greens. To me, it was very obvious that they were filling up the meal with inexpensive "filler" greens. We also got the Cheese wrap - there was maybe about a tablespoon full of filling in it.
The cheese piergies were the only thing that I had that was good and they were decently filled up with raw "cheeze" spread.
The Out of this world cheesecake didn't taste like cheesecake at all - it was like a raw carrot cake.
We also had some raw rye and flax chips and they were tastless and very thin. Like they were watered down considerable to make more for less. They broke very easily with food on them.
I have eaten at many raw restaurants and I make my own raw food at home and I was disappointed in this place. Hopefully, this place will improve since it is new and just opened up.
Sorry I just can't give it many stars.
Pros: Cheese pierogies * *
Cons: Too much filler salad * Expensive * |
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| "Superb raw cuisine"
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Posted on: Saturday, December 22, 2007 |
Review: Borrowed Earth does a wonderful job with the presentation of their delicious food, as well as with the large selection, from comfort foods to more unusual fare. This is gourmet food with an edge; best of all, it's in the suburbs, rather than in downtown Chicago. Conveniently located in front of the Downers Grove train station, it makes it easy for city-dwellers to visit, as well as outgoing suburbanites. The service is super-friendly and the atmosphere of the restaurant is more like an upscale cafe. Prices are on the higher side ($11-14 for main dishes), but given the quality and novelty of the food, they could be charging even more. Try the delicious cheesecake or the elegant, zesty tacos. Highly recommended.
Pros: Quality * Presentation * Service and Location
Cons: A tad pricey * * |
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| "Finally local and Fabulous!"
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Posted on: Monday, December 17, 2007 |
Review: This was my first attempt at eating raw. The meal was a feast and delighful. There's great variety, a friendly staff, clean restaurant, and the food is delicious.
Pros: healthy cuisine * excellent food * friendly staff
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Posted on: Wednesday, December 05, 2007 |
Review: I'm new to raw food, so I wasn't sure what to expect from newly-opened Borrowed Earth Cafe. But my meal was delicious, flavorful and satisfying. I went back the next day for lunch! Again, great! The owners are lovely, friendly people. Highly recommended.
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| "Kathy & Danny's place is FINALLY OPEN!!!"
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Posted on: Monday, December 03, 2007 |
Review: I am SO excited they opened TODAY!! **Danny & Kathy Living who are the amazingly kind Naperville Raw Vegan Meetup sponsors are the owners of this NEWLY OPENED Raw Vegan Restaurant in the western suburbs, right off of the Burlington Northern Train by the Main Street Train Station in Downers Grove. They have put so much love and dedication into creating this home away from home and decorating it in an environmentally friendly manner with bamboo floors, no VOC paints, lovingly handmade Raw Vegan food and much more. They don't just "talk the talk" they "walk the walk" with a very creative and delicious menu of artistically prepared and extremely tasty foods created with love and gratitude. All the scraps are even being composted by the Green Earth Institute in Naperville. They use organic fresh fruits and vegetables and they lovingly create Raw Vegan dishes that could pass for or surpass in flavor their cooked counterparts. They believe in being kind to their planet and they practice recycling techniques that please the most avid recyclers, plus they will be using biodegradable carry out utensils and containers. I LOVE these guys and this restaurant is a long awaited much needed Vegan Nirvana in the Chicago suburbs..Come check them out!
Pros: love, kindness & gratitude * Eco friendly & healthy * creatively artistic & tasty
Cons: Wish I could go every day! * * |
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