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Alice & Friends' Vegan Kitchen
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Vegan kitchen established since the mid-2000s. Makes a variety of Chinese and Asian style dishes as well as American fare like burgers and fries. The dessert case features a selection of cakes. At one point had converted to Loving Hut but reverted back to its original name in 2015/6. Open Mon 4:00pm-9:30pm, Wed-Fri 4:00pm-9:30pm, Sat-Sun 12:00pm-9:30pm. Closed Tue.
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Last update on 19 Mar 2024 by aliceandfriends
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112 Reviews
First Review by vegfor22yrs
Piggy
Points +406
Healthy and always accomodating - Edit
Some in my family have extreme dietary restrictions, but they are always able to find something here. The food never fails to be comforting and tasty, and it's nice to know that it's healthy as well. Their deserts (even the raw ones) blew me away. Their heavenly curry is truly heavenly.
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gwennam
Points +469
Amazing desserts, good food - Edit
Really great menu. Fully vegan restaurant with AMAZING DESSERT SELECTION.
Read moreThe soy ice cream is a little icy (as in more like a snocone than a creamy thing), but the flavor is delicious (I got mint chocolate chip). They have a STELLAR vegan tiramisu. I drool.
The honey walnut shrimp is so delicious. Brown rice was a little dry, and the broccoli got cold fast outdoors, but the candied walnuts and that cream sauce make up for everything.
Bao was amazing too. Omni friend said it tasted like beef!
They are mostly an Asian-inspired menu but even have some other options like well-loved Mac n cheese and tacos.
Update: the Mac n cheese is beyond five stars. The mushroom sandwich three (the mushroom was real tough in spots). The crab Rangoon is four stars, and the key lime pie is 4.5
Updated from previous review on 2021-06-17
aliceandfriends
Thank you for trying so many of our dishes. Please let us know how we can improve our Kingwich at info@aliceandfriendsvegankitchen.
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XoxoVeganGirl
Points +154
calm and quite vegan place - Edit
used to go here after protests and rallies with one of my activist groups. very calm and sweet environment with excellent vegan meals. definitely a kid friendly and anxiety friendly place.
Read morePros: completely vegan, calm environment , easy to find
Cons: difficult parking
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hambone1985
Points +150
Fantastic - Edit
It's 100% vegan and other dietary needs are clearly marked. Delicious!
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spacetag
Points +662
Loved it! - Edit
I had the sweet and sour cauliflower, and it was sooo good! I loved it! Also tried the chocolate cake and it was very good. Want to try more options on the menu.
Read morePros: Large menu with lots of options
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Maricelha
Points +113
Best asian food I have had. - Edit
We had it delivered to the hotel still hot.
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dajo0620
Points +75
Spicy stew - Edit
Happily recommend the “Run away potato” stew. It’s spicy so you better like it hot.
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Leeza
Points +128
Wow! - Edit
Vegan shrimp were great! Spicy BBQ was delicious! The cheesecake was also great! No complaints, I cant wait to come back to try more
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rkunish
Points +195
All Your Favorite Asian Dishes Veganized - Edit
Alice & Friends has a great, all encompassing menu featuring all kinds of popular pan-Asian dishes veganized. Their food is very good and the service is great too.
Read morePros: Great Menu, Great Food, Great Service
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SilverFoxESQ
Points +48
The best desserts around! - Edit
While my wife and I love their food, we are truly obsessed with their desserts: their recent baked Tiramisu is outstanding, as are their Strawberry Shortcake and Carrot Cake.
Read morePros: Food, Desserts, Price
Cons: Small Interior/Limited Seating, No Brunch
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madtom
Points +137
a neighborhood favorite - Edit
A cozy spot with delicious food and friendly, helpful staff, plus delicious desserts! Lots of Asian-inspired dishes, plus some comfort food staples. Menu is well labeled for those avoiding allergens. My favorite is the chow mein with tvp and the heavenly curry.
Read morePros: Well labeled menu, Friendly staff
Cons: No coffee
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dmoongdess
Points +308
Tasty Vegan Pan-Asian Restaurant - Edit
This is a very good menu with a large selection. Well made food in a casual setting. Large seating area. Waitstaff mediocre though.
Read morePros: Wide variety of dishes from different countries, You can order dishes made without fake meat, Tasty
Cons: A bit expensive, Waitress brought apps & mains a few mins apart, Waitress wanted us to order dessert way too soon
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EmilyCoyle
Points +91
Amazing!! - Edit
There was not one thing that I tried that I did not like. I’m so sad this restaurant is not in my state because I would eat here all the time. Highly recommend the mushroom dish and spring rolls.
Read morePros: Amazing food, Good service , Flavorful
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Pgranberg1
Points +79
Amazing! - Edit
Food is incredible and vibes are so good!
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AzaHurwitz
Points +58
Kind in every way - Edit
Entirely vegan with options for gluten-free, oil-free, sugar-free, etc. Anyone and everyone can eat here~~ and should!!
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KarenLMB
Points +46
Excellent Vegan Food! - Edit
I have eaten the food at Alice and Friends Vegan Kitchen twice. Once in April 2019 in the restaurant and via GrubHub in October 2019. Both times, the food was excellent. One of my friends have eaten here more times than I, and she agrees that everything she has eaten here has been wonderful, and so different from the typical vegan fare.
Read moreI can personally recommend the following items:
-Crab Rangoon - Nut free. A combination of soy cream cheese, vegan crab meat, scallions, onions filled in wheat wrapper. 4 pieces. $6.25 I know this is a bit pricey, but, so worth it! They serve it with what tasted like a sweet/spicy chili sauce on the side.
-Stir Fry Veggies - Soy free, gluten free and sugar-free. Simple stir fry veggies with light seasoning and garlic - cabbage, bean sprouts, carrots, and broccoli. $6.75 Tasty, and a generous portion.
-Mushrooms Wonderland - Nut-free, gluten-free, soy-free, sugar-free, Can be Garlic & Onion-free. Broccoli and kale sauteed with shiitake mushroom, king oyster mushroom, bunapi mushroom, onion, garlic and served with quinoa. $14.25 add spicy $0.75 If you mushroom lover, this is the dish for you! I cannot order another entree, as long as they keep this on the menu.
-Chocolate Cake - Nut-free. $6.50 Wonderfully moist, chocolate-y and addicting!
-Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse Bar - Gluten-free. $7.50 This is heaven, heaven heaven! Just the right combination of peanut butter and chocolate, and with the different wonderful textures, it can't be beat.
Pros: Excellent Food, Great staff, Wonderful portion size
Cons: I can't think of any...
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Donkiemar
Points +11
Fresh and balanced tastes - Edit
A wilde variety of dishes on the menu, the ones we tried were delicious. (dumplings, fried tofu, wonton soep, Tom ka soup).
Read moreWe were served quickly and friendly.
The ambiance was somewhat austere. Not a fine dining ambiance to ride a few extra miles for.
Pros: Reasonable prices, Very fresh and balanced tastes
Cons: look and feel of a simple neighborhood restaurant
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JeffreyWilliam
Points +35
The Most Mindful Health Conscious Vegan Option in Chicago - Edit
Alice and Friends has been one of our vegan family favorites for years, always good, never disappoints, holds up against the best across the U.S and beyond. Great place to bring open minded non vegans or vegetarians. Not only is the food creative and delicious but the place offers healthier options which are harder to find in other Chicago vegan restaurants. Highly recommend.
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StephanieMeyer
Points +1501
👍🏻 - Edit
Ramen and mac n cheese were both delicious. Haven't had anything else.
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Plantbased420
Points +30
Amazing food - Edit
They have some of the best soy protein ever
Read morePros: Everything on the menu is awesome
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mollymccunee
Points +16
Instant fave - Edit
I just moved to Chicago and this is an instant staple. Food was amazing with great variety.
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thatgayvegan
Points +94
Sooo good! - Edit
Great place for a nice and quiet dinner. We got the rainbow roll, korean bbq and won ton soup! All super tasty but the PVT was very realistic, taste and texture.
Read morePros: Fresh food, Authentic , Great Service
Cons: “Meat” too realistic
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JaneGracePatti
Points +55
Love it! - Edit
This restaurant is near my house and when my fam gets takeout or delivery that isn’t vegan friendly I always call in an order for pick up at Alice and friends. I have tried so many things on the menu they’re all so flavorful and I especially love the ramen and gyoza.
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NatalieSlater
Points +208
I'm a Regular - Edit
My husband and I are here all the time for fresh, healthy Korean-inspired vegan food. I love that the owner is an ethical vegan, so she really cares about the cause as well as the food.
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Safetyisnumberone
Points +79
Love this place - Edit
It used to be a Loving Hut. Friendly, unpretentious and delicious vegan food.
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Plants4thewin
Points +937
Can't wait to go back - Edit
Went here for a late dinner and the place was full. Food took a little long because they were very busy but it was worth the wait. We enjoyed the pan-fried dumplings, super-spicy Run Away Potato, Dol Sot Bi Bim Bop, along with Mango Lassi and Chocolate Mousse Pie. It was all so, so delicious. The Run Away Potato was at the upper limit to how spicy I like my food so next time I might order it as a side dish and not my main entree. We will definitely bring our own containers for leftovers too (the portions are large). I love how this restaurant promotes reusable containers. It should be the norm everywhere!
Read morePros: Amazing assortment of deliciousness, Low key, relaxed dining area, Great service & hospitality
Cons: Long wait, Tomka soup was sold out, Wish we lived closer
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putrisoloplantbased
Points +58
The best vegan restaurant - Edit
Some of my fave dishes are Malaysian Laksa, Run away Potato, Love letter to Earth Salad, Burmese’s Noodle Salad, Mushrooms Quinoa and Matcha Cake (to name a few). I’ve been to all vegan/veg restaurants in Chicago, Alice & Friends is the overall winner 🏆 Dishes are delicious & authentic, not too oily/salty. I’m Asian so I’m familiar with all the flavors. It’s not easy to cook them but Alice & Friends nailed it and was able to recreate them as vegan as well (talking about double standards)!!! My favorite weekend is to go workout in the morning, take the red line from the city to Alice, have lunch there and after take a walk (Anderson Ville’ coffee shops or grocery to Whole Foods nearby). If you’re planning to order to go, you can Bring Your Own Containers yo! Thank you for delicious nutritious foods and friendly service Alice & Friends!!!!
Read morePros: Healthy delicious dishes , Great service, Casual & unpretentious, great values
Cons: No cons! It’s perfect!
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