Vegan
American
Take-out
Small vegan restaurant offering fast food style meals including gyros, fajitas, sandwiches, fried seitan chicken, mac n cheese, and fries. Smoothies and desserts like oreo pie available. Has seating. Parking in front. Est. 2019. Reported closed October 2024.
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14600 S La Grange Rd, Orland Park, Illinois, USA
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- Outdoor seating
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Last update on 12 Jan 2025 by RosieTheVegan
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Added by Blythe on 13 Aug 2019
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61 Reviews
First Review by nashuell
buzzz
Points +34
SIGN ON DOOR -CLOSED - Edit
Travel through the area and tried stopping for lunch but looks like it’s out of business.
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Jaena
Points +27
Really bad food and service. - Edit
We waited over 30 minutes, watching others who ordered after us get served first. The food was not worth the wait. The Philly Cheesesteak was so over-seasoned that my husband couldn’t finish it. The Gyro sandwich wasn’t much better—the meat substitute had too much mint, lacked traditional spices, and was incredibly salty. The fries were just okay, but they were the best part of the meal.
Read moreThe banana pudding for dessert hadn't been made ahead of time, so the pudding didn’t penetrate the cookies, which is the best part of banana pudding. It also had a chalky aftertaste. The restaurant is tiny with hardly any seating, which is fine for takeaway, but they had a woman taking up even more of the limited space with a table set up for selling crystal jewelry.
If you're going to make me wait that long for such simple food, it should be exceptional with all the flavors on point. This was far from it.
Overall, the experience was disappointing. Despite the long wait, the food fell short in terms of flavor and preparation. The cramped seating and additional space taken up by a vendor didn't help either. I wouldn’t recommend this place unless significant improvements are made.
Pros: Fully vegan restaurant
Cons: Over-salted food , Ridiculously long wait , Poor seating
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mcmeow
Points +74
would come again - Edit
I got the chicken&fry cali wings (bbq) cookie
Read moreservice was amazing, highly friendly and comfortable seating. would bring a friend.
lots of interesting options and desserts. from hot dog to chicken to wings etc.
10/10
Pros: menu options lots of choice, desserts , very friendly staff
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VeganGirl26
Points +16
Vegan food made the right way - Edit
The Gyro’s are amazing, fresh and so tasty.
Read morePros: The owner is such a sweet lady , They have the best customer service , The food is always fresh and worth the wait.
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Mandsmary
Points +46
Great food and pricing! - Edit
Food is made from scratch and all vegan. I had a gyro, chili and a birthday cake cupcake.
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oatbug
Points +58
AMAZING vegan food! - Edit
Love the chicken sandwich and loaded fries !!!! Orland park is a little far from me but whenever I am in the area I ALWAYS come to vegan tease!!
Read morePros: AMAZING STAFF, Fantastic options, Amazing food
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Cnessa56
Points +72
Great Food and wonderful Service - Edit
Food is fantastic. I tried the fried cauliflower (dry rub with Malibu seasoning) and also tried the fried chicken. The ginger and apple drink is superb.
Read morePros: Food great, Welcoming staff, Parking
Cons: Not a place to bring folks to eat in. , Seating limited, Somewhat hidden and can miss it
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mmccoy0108
Points +16
BEST TASTING & HEALTHIEST - Edit
I LOVE THE FRIED CHICKEN & BUFFALO CALIFLOWER
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lilllaaaa
Points +49
Funk Hea!!! - Edit
The “cheesiest” creamiest best Mac ever!!! Sooo tasty and soul-filling. I was highly impressed by everything 😍 10000/10 would recommend!
Read morePros: Mac and cheese, Chicken sandwich , Cheese fries
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Paula71
Points +16
HOMEMADE & VEGAN! - Edit
This is a wonderful vegan restaurant! The thing I love most is that they don’t rely on processed convenience foods like Impossible & Beyond. Everything is homemade!!! The prices are quite reasonable, too, especially as everything is homemade. I’ve paid more at other vegan restaurants that do rely on processed vegan convenience foods. I got the fried chicken sandwich, mac & cheese, & ginger apple juice. All were very good. Don’t miss out on the ginger apple juice—it’s amazing! The owner is super friendly & shines with light & positivity.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-04
Pros: Vegan, Homemade food, Friendly
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CC409
Points +281
Fill Me Up - Edit
I ordered the double seitan burger and tried the gyro. Both were delicious. My group also had Mac n cheese and crab cakes which I did not try but they liked. This is more of a take out place but they do have some counter seating.
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chick58
Points +153
Worth the Wait - Edit
If you want a taste of Louisiana in south Chicagoland, this is the place to go. I haven't had a gyro since I became vegan in the '90s; this one definitely tasted better. Four of us from our meetup had lunch here. I arrived around noon; the next 2 around 1 p.m.; the last, around 2 p.m. While I savored my taco and Reese's cup smoothie, the next 2 decided to order one each to eat now and their favorite 3-piece chicken plate each to go; the last 1 did the same. To reward me for making the 2 drool while I ate my gyro, Chef T let me and our last meetup member split a large sample of the fried 'chicken': we thought it tasted better than the real thing at nonvegan restaurants. The 2 ordered smoothies that weren't on the menu; the last one, the peanut butter smoothie. This is a place to relax and savor: while the others waited for their orders, we talked. People who arrive as strangers leave as friends. We convinced people from Champaign-Urbana in central Illinois to order what we'd gotten. A lady visiting from Saudi Arabia ordered vegan fish, which is hard to find; I think I'll try that next time. I took 2 buses to get to the location. My meal was worth the trip and the wait. Chef Tee Scott has trained her diverse staff well in meal preparation; her Louisianan grandma taught her well.
Read morePros: Louisinan flavor, friendly staff and atmosphere, transitional food tastes better than the original
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Jaguilar929
Points +18
One of the best vegan spots in Chicagoland area!! - Edit
My wife and I visited the orland park area and decided to try this place out. We’ve tried the vegan corporate chains in the area but skipped those and ate here instead. All I have to say is wow I’m glad we ended up here! We ordered the chicken sandwich, Philly cheese steak, and the not Cho cheese nachos and wow I was completely blown away. I don’t know what kind of magic they use in the kitchen but you just HAVE to try the food. Words can’t explain how delicious it was. Will definitely be coming back!!
Read morePros: THE FOOOD, friendly owner and staff, Atmosphere
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SnakesNotOnAPlate
Points +223
Great food! - Edit
I found this place on Happy Cow today and boy am I glad I did. The "chicken" and mac-n-cheese were great and the staff are so nice.
Read morePros: Awesome mac and cheese, convenient parking, nice staff
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kpeatz81
Points +28
Good vegan eats, caring staff - Edit
Vegan T’ease was awesome! I had to come in and try because of the good reviews and this place is a must go! We got the gyros which were awesome. Chef T is so kind and really cares about her food and customers, you can tell she really has a love for vegan food and the vegan community. I HIGHLY recommend! If I could give this place an extra star I would.
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ClairePreston38
Points +20
Delicious! - Edit
Super fresh, friendly staff, great flavor.
Read morePros: Tasty , Fast preparation , Filling
Cons: Parking
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JohnBraithwaite
Points +11
Outstanding food - Edit
Friendly good food excellent place will come back
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-04-29
Pros: Outstanding , Tastes great , Good price for the amount of food
Cons: None
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ElkaBolhafner
Points +36
Worth the side trip - Edit
En route to Chicago from Saint Louis when the hangry attacked. Starvin Marvin decided to try this place and oh yum so good. We had gyros and fries with golden milk and teases smoothie plus protein powder in smoothie. All delicious
Read morePros: All vegan, Helpful owner, Friendly staff
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SamKiluk
Points +363
Finally met Tina! - Edit
Went here on a Friday night to finally check it out after moving to the area. They had a limited staff so there was a limited menu. We were able to try the chicken and the philly cheese steak. The chicken was super interesting I think it must be made with wheat. The fries were also really good! GO CHECK OUT TINA'S!! She is super nice and will help you order!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-02-12
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4theLuvofGod
Points +18
An I-80 Oasis! - Edit
Vegan T'ease was SO good! I knew right away what I wanted to order because I have never found vegan gyros anywhere else. I could have eaten at least three orders of them. I would have payed whatever they cost. Unfortunately I was in a hurry and couldn't wait for more. The owner is the absolute heart of this business and is very easy to talk to. She's passionate about veganism and healthful food. Her smile and enthusiasm are contagious. I will definitely go back when I'm in Chicago.
Read morePros: Vegan gyros that taste like real gyros! , Fruit smoothies without extra sugar., Very friendly and knowledgeable owner.
Cons: The serving size was on the small side. , A larger seating area would be nice.
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Flowerluvr
Points +50
Home made FOOD - Edit
Delicious homemade vegan food! Best vegan food in the area!!! Have tried other restaurants in the vicinity but they serve beyond and impossible with cross contamination.
Read morePros: Home made vegan food, Not fast food, no beyond or impossible , Nutritious and delicious!
Cons: Small dining area
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Mjhicks12
Points +20
Love it - Edit
Love this place one of my favorite vegan restaurants
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imanderine
Points +26
Absolutely Loved the Food - Edit
I don’t leave reviews usually but the food and the atmosphere was so great I have to. I got the gyro, jalapeño poppers and fried with Cajun spice, which was by far one of the most delicious and satisfying meals I’ve had in a long time. If you haven’t checked them out I would highly recommend it.
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AmberSunshineSweatt
Points +389
Next time... I'll try the More Popular Items - Edit
The restaurant was unable to fulfill my order because some of the items I wanted were unavailable, including the cheese cake and the stuffed stepper peppers. They however did call and substitutions were made. I was not impressed with the flavor or textures of the Crab Cakes or Mediterranean Rice. That is not to say they weren't good, rather, they were not appealing to me. The Philly Cheese Steak was okay. If I were to order again, I'd go with the more popular items.
Read morePros: All Vegan
Cons: Not everything listed was available
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JessicaAuld
Points +423
Good food nice service - Edit
Worth the wait. The food was good though.
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Vegan Vagabond
Points +5643
Very good diner food - Edit
I’ve been here a couple of times. The people are incredibly friendly and the food is very good. This last time I was in, I had the gyro, the bbq cauliflower, and a slice of banana pudding cake. All three were very good.
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loser_linda
Points +39
Absolutely delicious - Edit
All the options I’ve tried here have been absolutely great. Never been disappointed with any of it.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-01-28
Pros: All vegan , Food is great
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