Vegan
American
Fast food
Take-out
Fast-casual, counter-service, with healthy burgers, bowls, wraps. Sister restaurant of Spirit Elephant, open since March '22. Open Mon-Sun 7:00am-9:00pm.
27 Reviews
First Review by WiderVistas
cougar
Points +49
Fast service and tasty food - Edit
Nice people, fast service, and quality flavor.
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Sweetmoresugar
Points +61
Variety of burger options - Edit
I've tried the bean burger, baja burger (impossible patty), and the SoCal wrap (sweet chili cauliflower). Good variety of flavors. My favorite was the baja burger! The bean burger was average. The sweet chili cauliflower tasted good even on day 2.
Read morePros: Variety , On time delivery
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Yvonne108
Points +96
Burger Craving Fix - Edit
A little pricey for a basic burger but it is tasty!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-16
Pros: Fast food vegan, Relaxed environment, Easy order experience
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VeganBrian
Points +575
100% Vegan Burgers - Edit
100% Vegan Restaurant & delicious Burgers!
Read moreI have ordered the following items and will rate them with the help of my tastebuds and opinion!
My favorite burger was the „Korean BBQ Chik‘n Burger“ with added ranch. 5/5 - Soft, tasty, juicy burger buns and delicious chik‘n!
The second favorite burger was the Mammoth Burger! Also great taste! Both came with a side of fries.
The fries are regular fries. Fries: 3.5/5 in addition to the fries, I ordered sauces/dips: ranch dip: 5/5. Sriracha Aioli: 2.5/5 spicy and little to almost neutral taste.
Next burger in my personal ranking would be the Buffalo Chik‘n. I have been a vegan now for close to 4 years. I do however remember the tastes of food from before I was vegan. This here burger may not be my favorite because I never really was a buffalo fan I. The first place BUT! Very authentic and close to its original taste. Therefor, I can recommend this to the Buffalo lovers!
Last burger in my ratings is the „Eleburger“ the name made me curious, I ate it and it’s classic, standard, nothing out of the ordinary burger. 3.5/5. in my opinion, the mustard taste was slightly too dominant.
All in all, I will say that this is a great place to order from! I never visited the restaurant itself and only ordered and can therefore not speak on the actual restaurant itself.
It is however a wonderful experience, ordering from a 100% vegan restaurant, without having to ask about animal cruelty free ingredients. 100% plant based and I can and will recommend this Restaurants menu!
I have pictures, they may not look fantastic; but the taste sure was. Enjoy and Bon Appetit!
Take care! #Veganuary
Pros: Great options , Nice taste , Full vegan
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Samantha18
Points +475
Quick Bite - Edit
If you’re craving an old fashioned burger and milkshake type of vibe this is definitely the place to go! The cauliflower wrap was tasty and the milkshake was not my favorite, but I would certainly try a different flavor next time!
Read morePros: All vegan , Cute interior , Friendly staff
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carolinaortizs
Points +46
The bowls are just okay - Edit
Copying what a previous comment said: "I’m glad it exists, just wish the food was more memorable for the price."
Read moreStill need to try the burgers, which seem pretty good.
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bavegan
Points +494
Yum - Edit
I got the Zero Clucks sandwich and Caramel Pretzel milkshake. Both pretty good and would definitely return. I ordered delivery so I don’t know what it’s like inside the restaurant.
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JaelynBarkley
Points +30
DELICIOUS - Edit
hit the spot for a fast food type craving
Read moreGot the portobello wrap, sweet potato fries and tried their tea! Also tasted their regular fries
All amazing and I think worth the price for a lil treat
Definitely would love to go back
Pros: Fast service , Delicious food, Super nice staff
Cons: Little pricey, Limited indoor seating
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BiblioBeruthiel
Points +81
Great Addition to Downtown Evanston - Edit
Highly recommend going for the salads or wraps over the burgers (I just think they're better quality for the $). My favorite is the Southern Comfort bowl (that crispy tofu is fantastic) and the sauces are all great. Portions are a little small for the price but it's well located, fairly consistent, and much better than other quick vegan options in the vicinity.
Read morePros: Delicious, Fresh Ingredients
Cons: Seems a little understaffed for how busy they are, A little pricey for the amount of food
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groverthepotato
Points +230
Perfect take out - Edit
I was craving something comforting and this hit the spot. The lemonade was fresh, the sandwich was perfectly balanced and tbe fries had just the right amount of salt. This was a wonderful meal that I will be having again.
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NoFussVegan
Points +343
One hit, one miss - Edit
I had a salat and subsequently two of their Porto-Melts. Salad was okay-ish, and the first Porto-Melt really hit it, but the second, with some other cheese was actually off putting. I’d like to see them keep the same standards as their North Lincoln Avenue location.
Read morePros: Vegan place, Usually good
Cons: Can differ and vary from day to day, Pricey
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thevegancreator
Points +626
Varied menu & delicious food - Edit
Ordered the Beyond Meat Steak Burrito and the Buffalo Chicken Burger along with some fries. I was absolutely blown away by the burrito - it was soo good! And the Burger was great, too!
Read moreWill definitely be back to try some more burgers and the shakes of course!
Updated from previous review on 2022-11-14
Pros: Delicious vegan food, Beyond Meat Steak Burrito, Vegan Shakes!
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JoySchwabach
Points +23
Depends on what you order, but all is good! - Edit
I love the Thai Crunch salad with seasoned tofu, cilantro dressing, lettuce, edamame, cabbage, carrots, and crispy rice. It's the rice that gives it the crunch. A wonderfully flavorful dish. I've also tried the spicy cauliflower wrap, which is also very good but I now prefer the salad, with its extra nutrition.
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GingerKrick
Points +290
Fast-food vegan - Edit
Great little cafe, sort of fast-food vegan. Friendly service.
Read morePros: All vegan
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microfauna
Points +1886
Healthy, expensive “cafeteria” food - Edit
Elephant Vine markets itself as a bright, clean, modern plant-based self-service joint. The aesthetics are certainly nice. The food, however, is rather basic... At least the southern comfort bowl.
Read moreI was expecting it to have more kick, grease, and dark greens, but instead it was several scoops of veggies and lightly seasoned tofu on top of slightly dehydrated chopped romaine… like cafeteria food.
I’m glad it exists, just wish the food was more memorable for the price.
Updated from previous review on 2022-08-19
Pros: All Vegan, Outdoor seating, Fast
Cons: Unmemorable
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VRunner
Points +310
Delicious - Edit
Enjoyed a cauliflower wrap and brussel sprouts. Many menu options. Very happy to see an all vegan eatery.
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DanOlsen
Points +24
Great vegan place in the middle of Evanston. Can’t wait to go back. - Edit
Great food and more than enough to eat
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shebazzle
Points +445
Great to have all vegan option in E-town - Edit
Food solid. Shakes pretty good. Cauliflower love. Was hoping for a bit more since spirit elephant so good but think it will find its groove.
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healthytothemax
Points +114
MEH - Edit
Bbq burger - had good sauce and liked the bun ;)
Read moreBuffalo rice bowl - Buffalo cauliflower was good, the bowl was fine :/
Socal wrap - yuck, cauliflower was really done and thick batter, was boring, ate 1/2 :p
Brussel sprouts - crispy parts were good, didn’t like the sauce, was filling, meh
Dbl chocolate shake - yummy
Sooo very mixish reviews - 1 of 3 of us would go back. Ironically it was the non vegan😉
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animalover-KC
Points +17
Delicious Food Vegan or Otherwise! - Edit
This is my absolute favorite quick service restaurant in the heart of Evanston! The food is delicious and the fact that it’s all vegan is a bonus! A fresh, smart, eatery with an awesome, cheerful staff. I highly recommend.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-05-10
Pros: Yummy burgers on pretzel rolls, Cauliwings to die for, Tasty smoothies
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stephshields
Points +103
LOVE E + V - Edit
I’ve tried almost the whole menu. I absolutely love this spot.
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VanessaSmith
Points +20
Great looking place, looking forward to trying other things on the menu - Edit
Beautiful, bright, clean and cheery place for quick vegan fare. They have the dynamite cauli-wings that Spirit Elephant has, but I didn’t at all care for the Niçoise salad. I love Fork Over Knives “no tuna” salad recipe, and this tuna simply didn’t appeal to me. Regardless, I’ll definitely be back to try other things.
Read morePros: All vegan, Many items can be made GF
Cons: A little expensive
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philipadrian
Points +104
Decent Vegan Fast Food - Edit
Almost every menu option included some type of “meat” such as impossible burger or Chik’n which was slightly disappointing. It showed they are still catering to people who want to eat burgers and wings rather than true plant-based foods and recipes. I had the Niçoise salad which was pretty good. Made with “tuna” salad. It’s definitely geared towards college kids and for people that want to pick up something fast. Not really anything special.
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Piosenka
Points +176
Vegan Hotspot - Edit
Love this place for a warm (or cold) vegan meal. Their buffalo bowl was amazing. I brought my non-vegan colleague and she loved her nicoise salad. She wants to know when we can come again. Love this place... Could eat there every day if it was closer.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Great people, Everything is vegan
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SomeLightChop
Points +129
Casual Vegan restaurant - Edit
Awesome Impossible burger options. Tried the Ele Burger and Baja burger. Big fan of the pretzel bun. Fountain drinks available but also a nice variety of healthier teas as well.
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plantstrongchica
Points +52
Simply the best! - Edit
I think I have been here every day since they opened and have never had a bad meal! My faves have been any of the burgers and regular fries, ALL of the shakes, the green tropics smoothie and the Niçoise salad. I am usually too busy devouring everything but here are a few that have made it to pics…
Read morePros: ALL VEGAN + DELICIOUS!, Lots of options, Shakes better than the dairy version
Cons: A bit pricey but worth it!
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WiderVistas
Points +1653
Brand new vegan fast casual restaurant - Edit
They just opened a few days ago so they are likely still working out the kinks. Staff were very friendly and the restaurant (and bathrooms!) was clean despite being steadily busy. The Kale Caesar tasted fantastic, just wish there was more kale! Cauliflower wings are great and same quality as their upscale restaurant Spirit Elephant. We had two orders though, and only one had the carrots/celery and side of ranch. Baja burger was tasty, just a bit on the dry side because it was so well done. Sweet potato fries weren't worth the price - good flavor but luke warm and limp.
Read morePros: All vegan, Clean, Yummy
Cons: Served in to go bags even when dining in, Not consistent quality (yet), Small portion for the price
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