Vegetarian counter-service restaurant serving typical American and diner fare: burgers, hot dogs, pizza puffs, tacos, and more. Everything on the menu is vegetarian, and everything on the menu can be made vegan. Black-owned. Open Mon-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri 11:00am-7:00pm, Sat 4:00pm-7:00pm, Sun 11:00am-7:00pm.
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1368 1/2 E 53rd St (at Dorchester Ave), Chicago, Illinois, USA, 60615
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30 Reviews
First Review by peteycards
vegan55
Points +130
Almost like the real thing! - Edit
Tasty big Mac-style vegan burger.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-30
Pros: Tasty burger, Good fries
Cons: Pricey
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runveganvic
Points +39
Great food! - Edit
I ordered delivery and the fries are AMAZING!! Especially since they weren’t 100% fresh having been delivered.
Read moreThe grilled cheese burger was good too, although it could have used a vegan sour cream or vegan ranch. Otherwise I loved the burger too!
Pros: Delicious fries!, Everything is vegetarian or vegan, The vegan cheese is INCREDIBLE.
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JOBORK
Points +326
Delicious Comfort Food - Edit
I had the Big Mik and fries. It was made fresh and so delicious. The sauce was awesome! I’ll definitely be back!
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ohgeorgia
Points +569
Vegan shrimp?! - Edit
My non-vegan partner loved his sandwich!
Read moreReally great menu with the option to make everything vegan. All of the dishes we had were dynamite, and - vegan shrimp?! I gasped. 😂 We'll definitely be back when we're in town!
Pros: wide variety, interesting options, cute interior
Cons: serves dairy
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HannaBanana
Points +652
Easy order - Edit
We ordered via uber, quick and easy. Food too greasy unfortunately. Good offers though (2 for 1)
Read morePros: Almost everything vegan
Cons: Could offer more fresh items
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GuacDoctor
Points +569
Great junk food - Edit
It's been awhile since I had good junk food and this place definitely delivers. The Philly melt tasted shockingly realistic and had the right balance of saltiness and greasiness if you're looking for that. Find an alternate plan for seating though; there are only two seats outside. Not too far from the Science and Industry museum for a lunch spot.
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plantbasedbabe
Points +58
Yeah boy - Edit
Can't believe it taste so good
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-03
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MagdalenMercado
Points +13
Totally delicious - Edit
All-vegetarian menu with vegan options for everything, lots of American and Chicago classics, burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, etc. Definitely coming back. A bit pricey but what isn’t these days
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-08-19
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karolciad
Points +152
Can't believe it's not meat! - Edit
Typical fast food.
Read moreHot dogs are a bit small,so consider taking something extra on the side. My vegan nuggets were amazing
Cons: Looks like typical fast food place, eat and go hom
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lordofthestrings86
Points +620
Dog Gone Good - Edit
Was told when ordering that everything is vegan now, making this a huge selection. Would love to come back and try more.
Read moreThe Chicago Dog was incredible.
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tastinmusic
Points +57
Very good! - Edit
My Mik burger did in fact taste like a real meat burger. Very good
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
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Bumbeedoop
Points +19
Very good food! - Edit
Personally, I had their ‘The BIG Milk’ veggie burger and it was delicious! The fries served with it was crispy goodness. The service was chill and pretty patient. The only seating they had was outside. And their house-made lemonade didn’t have pulp as I had hoped but it was still a refresher.
Read morePros: Lots of vegetarian and vegan options, Delicious fries and food
Cons: Expensive, No inside dining with limited outside seating
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AnnaNicoleSmiths
Points +44
I can’t believe people eat here - Edit
Definitely expected much more from this place after all the great reviews. The vegan food was so bad I couldn’t even eat it. The guy taking my order wasn’t friendly and was rushing me as I was ordering so it already started off bad. Then I got my food and it was game over for me. The food was not edible. I’ve been a longtime vegan and have had some amazing vegan food before. This place is an absolute NO. To be honest it’s the worst vegan food I’ve ever had. We ordered a lot of food too so there was a lot to try and everything was terrible unfortunately. The “shrimp” was actually so terrible, I took one bite and immediately threw it in the garbage.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-06-28
Cons: The food , The service
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daaanna
Points +74
Chik'N Sandwich - Edit
Tried the Chik'N sandwich with everything on it. Tasted great!
Read moreCons: No indoor seating, only outdoor seats and take-out
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DaynaLopez
Points +345
Great food - Edit
I went to Chicago for 2 days vacations and I found this gem. The food is great and good portions for a great price.
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Goldsinga
Points +233
I traveled to come here and it didn't disappoint!! - Edit
I made a trip to Chicago just to go to this restaurant. I went to the locations in Hyde Park and Wells and they were both great! The staff were friendly, the restaurants were clean and the service was fast. The food was just amazing! I wanted to eat everything! I had the philly rolls, Chicago hot dogs, chicken philly and tacos. I wish we had one in my city.
Read morePros: So many options, Everything was good, Very large portions
Cons: There isn't one near me 🤣
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Chixavegalatin
Points +22
Pizza puff - Edit
Must! Pizza puff is my favorite and the walking taco. This place is super friendly and clean!
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Notstevie
Points +1356
Good stuff - Edit
Got some tacos that were pretty rad! Decent prices too!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-02-28
Cons: Not fully vegan
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Tigra220
Points +10599
Excellent Vegan Junk Food - Edit
The Buffalo Fried Chicken was delicious; I just wish it came with a spicier sauce option. It’s very mild as is.
Read moreThe fries are yum.
The berry shake is delicious but not thick, like I like my shakes. It’s also small for the price point.
Who Betta Burger was a sloppy good mess! I hate a dry burger. This was juicy with the right amount of sauce. I added bacon but discovered that I’m not a fan of their bacon.
Chicken sandwich was delicious. The addition of the honey mustard really sets it off!
Buffalo Chicken sandwich was also delicious.
Buffalo Shrimp had good flavor but I disliked the rubbery consistency of the shrimp. They’d fare better with a yam based vegan protein shrimp.
Even though I didn’t love everything I had here, it’s pretty freakin amazing for vegan junk food. There have been new additions since I last visited, so I’m excited to try more of their menu.
Cons: Not cheap
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KingTea
Points +18
Great food - Edit
Literally can’t believe it isn’t meat. Dairy or diary free cheese options I had the Philly and the buffalo chicken egg rolls AMAZING. Each came with fries so that mashed the price pretty good. Very filling #Veganuary
Read morePros: Lots of Vegan Option, Taste like one
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AutumnTierra
Points +1442
I liked it! - Edit
I had the club and fries. My brother had the big mac and fries. We both really liked it. It is vegetarian, so you need to specific vegan cheese. The staff is super friendly and the prices were pretty reasonable. Great location!
Read morePros: Great variety, Definitely comfort food, Excellent staff
Cons: No indoor or outdoor seating
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LilyMartin
Points +62
Phenomenal Food with Friendly Staff - Edit
Today was my first time trying this place out! We were NOT disappointed. My mom got the Hulk smoothie which she said was one of the best smoothies she has ever had; its the "perfect green smoothie." I got the vegan pizza puff and vegan cookie shake and frankly this is among the best, (possibly the best) vegan junk food in Chicago. The pizza puff had the perfect balance of vegan sausage, seasonings, and textures. Even the seasoned FRIES were something to rave about. The shake was so good it was OUTRAGEOUS!
Read moreThe reason I give only 4 stars is because we did have to wait SO long (a little over an hour) for our food. Given the rush of summer and the pandemic, I understand, but it was a long while. That being said, the staff was so, SO nice, and to apologize for the wait they even gave us our drinks free (shake, smoothie and water). They were clearly working so hard and care about their customers.
Even with the long wait, the food, kind staff and cute atmosphere totally made up for it all! I cannot wait to come back!!!
Updated from previous review on 2020-06-18
Pros: Outstanding vegan junk food , Small business and BLACK OWNED! , Very kind and hardworking staff
Cons: Very long wait, Slightly expensive
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ms319
Points +109
Disappointing - Edit
The who betta burger, cookie monster shake, and strawberry shake are good. They're overpriced, but after the difficulties restaurants have endured during the pandemic I'm OK with paying a little more at small businesses.
Read moreI took off a star because the gumbo was underwhelming. The serving was very small for the price and didn't come with rice. My husband had to make rice and add some extra spices when we got home.
I took off a second star because it took 1.5 hrs to get our food when we were told it would take 15-20 minutes. The burger was done after an hour and then it took another 30 min to get the gumbo and shakes. This is too long for fast food and the burger and fries were cold by the time the order was ready.
Additionally it was uncomfortable stepping in several times to see if the rest of the order was ready because, at times, the restaurant was crowded and there were many people without masks/wearing masks below their nose. This included the person taking orders. It's a safety concern so I won't return anytime soon.
Pros: Good burger and shakes
Cons: Unacceptable wait time - 1.5 hrs, Gumbo is poor value, Wearing masks during a pandemic not enforced
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msnabors
Points +38
Simply Amazing - Edit
The decor is so inviting and from the door I felt so welcomed!!!! The food was so good I came back twice in the same day and had to bring my mom! We had the vegan pizza puff and "who betta" vegan burger they were both amazing. I also had "the hulk" smoothie with the seamoss booster in it which gave me a great boost of energy... I love that I get the same Chicago greats with a plant based swag I'll definitely be back
Read morePros: Great vegan options and reasonable prices
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chick58
Points +145
I don't usually order smoothies - Edit
1 However, I learned that the Hulk contains no added sugar or banana, so I ordered it with the Sloppy Joe. The Hulk wasn't watery and the natural sweetness didn't overpower. How could they make such a delicious drink?
Read more2 What amazed me about the Sloppy Joe was that it actually looked and tasted like a Sloppy Joe -- only better.
Updated from previous review on 2020-01-01
Pros: Appearance and taste of Sloppy Joe, No added sugar or banana in the smoothie, Knowledgeable staff
Cons: Price of Sloppy Joe: the meat version costs less
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Quila
Points +13
Bad customer service with aggressive staff - Edit
BEWARE!!! I am a vegetarian, and I was looking for a restaurant like this, that cater to vegetarians & vegans. I ordered some food , and took One bite of it inside the restaurant. I spit it right out, because I did not like the taste of it. I wanted a refund, and the owner tells me there are no refunds. Huh? She then proceeded to ask me have I ever been to a restaurant, and got a refund for my food after taking a bite. I said yes I have, then a tall man jumps in my face and begins yelling. I’m like WOW! He was very aggressive, because I said I didn’t like it. The owner tells me that she has never heard anyone say they don’t like anything on her menu. So, my sister who was with me suggested for me to just call my bank instead of dealing with the yelling. Now the owner wants to give me a refund. The man who is the manager is continuously yelling, and highly aggressive, as if he was trying to scare me out of a refund. He kept trying to hand me and my sister the food, after I told him I didn’t like it, and didn’t want it. After I received my refund, the manager is staring at me like he wants to hit me. I will never go back to that place. Food is nasty, pricey, and they are ghetto. If there are no refunds, a sign should be posted. This should have been handled in a professional manner. Instead, I received immaturity served with a side of ghetto service! Don’t waste your time or money here, not worth it.
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IzzyA
Points +48
Okay - Edit
I just had a hot dog and tacos it was fine. Like the previous comment I wouldn’t go out of my way to go there.
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