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Certified green restaurant, opened since 1979. Sit-down dining, self-service cafe, and bakery. Prices moderate to expensive; dinner prices are higher. Mostly vegetarian. NOTE: Reported use of animal rennet as an ingredient. Open Tue-Fri 11:00am-9:00pm, Sat 9:00am-10:00pm, Sun 9:00am-9:00pm.
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Last update on 06 Aug 2019 by flem
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46 Reviews
First Review by Reba
sarita55
Points +39
Best Vegan/Vegetarian Cafe - Edit
I simply love this place. The food is always fresh and delicious. Large portions too. The staff are very friendly and accommodating.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-30
Pros: Food choices, Freshness of the food, Great staff
Cons: Wish they had more cafes
Guest
Maria04Lopez
Points +25
The BEST experience! - Edit
The service was amazing! Our waitress Angela was very attentive and patient.
Read moreThe miso soup and pear and goat cheese salad were the best I've had in quite some time. My husband had the fried dumplings and black bean tostadas, which he loved. We ended our dinner with the Black Forest Torte, which had the right amount of sweetness and was the perfect portion for two. We will definitely be coming back.
Pros: Gluten-free options , Ambiance , Service
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Yvonne108
Points +126
Check Ingredients - Edit
They are known to serve cheese with animal rennet. When I asked about it, the waiter told me in a harsh tone, “That’s how all cheese is made.” I told him, “That’s not true.” And I vowed to never go there again. After several experiences by the rude wait staff, and people in the neighborhood talking about it, I’m now rating it a 2 and moving on to other amazing places in the neighborhood.
Read morePros: Items on the menu are labeled , Nice mocktails, Good for date night
Cons: Serves animal rennet, Rude staff , Menu needs refreshing
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TamaraPainter
Points +36
Vegan Mongolian stirfry - Edit
The food was amazing and our server Stephanie was excellent.
Read moreWill come back for sure!
Pros: Amazing Vegan food, Server
Cons: None!
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MikeRowave
Points +47
Thumbs up - Edit
Really on point BBQ. Middle to high price but also big portions.
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VeganUSA
Points +8601
Excellent experience backed by longstanding experience - Edit
We enjoyed a relaxing, delicious lunch backed up by excellent service and a great setting.
Read moreThe house blind faith burger, made with tofu, was delicious. It comes with a hot mustard on the side. The breakfast scramble was also delicious.
I look forward to the next visit.
Pros: Vegan- ready options , Delicious food , Great service and setting
Cons: Metered parking , Hard to find public parking as it fills up quickly
Guest
anir117
Points +491
Many vegan options - Edit
I’ve been eating at this restaurant for decades! Lots of vegan choices- salads, breakfast foods, Asian dishes. And dessert options too!
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NicolePlunkett
Points +558
Rude Manager - Edit
The white entitled male manager at this establishment is a terrible person & incredibly rude to customers. I do not recommend this place to anyone under any circumstances.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-11-18
Pros: None
Cons: Terrible manager
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Vip
Points +20
Incredible!!! - Edit
Healthy vegan dishes! Delicious. Easy on fat, salt, & sugar. Definitely worth the 60 minute drive from Barrington. Will be going back often.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-10-03
Pros: Delicious seitan, Amazing desserts, Great service
Cons: Need more locations.
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ClemDeLaCreme
Points +988
Excellent Variety - Edit
Ordered: Hand Cut French Fries, Macrobiotic Plate, Miso Soup, Side of Seitan, Carrot Cake with Raspberry Sorbet
Read moreStaff was friendly and knowledgeable and helped us choose our dishes when we had questions. Everyone enjoyed their food, I only listed my dishes, but my family who are not vegan all enjoyed their food. I ate there over a week ago so I can’t give details other than I will for sure be back and can still taste the seitan and the carrot cake and I miss them both. Enjoy y’all!
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stephshields
Points +103
Delicious - Edit
Loved Blind Faith Cafe! Plenty of gluten-free options. I loved their diverse menu. Their sweet potato fries were exquisite.
Read morePros: 100% Vegetarian, Lots of gluten-free and vegan options, Lovely ambiance
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more_gluten_please
Points +76
Yup - Edit
Lots of vegan options. Got a noodle dish. Very good. Nice for a sit down meal.
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SomeLightChop
Points +129
Vegetarian Cuisine - Edit
Ordered the “Dempster Street” sandwich, bowl of chili, enchiladas verdes and a vegan peanut butter chocolate cake. Loved the Dempster Street sandwich, it has a nice spicy mayo sauce, egg, grilled Gruyère cheese, fresh cucumber and sweet red peppers. I would also recommend the enchiladas which include jack cheese, potatoes, sour cream and salsa verde. Delicious peanut butter chocolate cake! Awesome chili as well.
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sophiap626
Points +135
Amazing Dessert, Disappointing Entree - Edit
Visited in March of 2021 and had the Bibim Bop Rice Bowl (vegetarian) but was not overly impressed. However, the vegan chocolate peanut butter cake slice was excellent.
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AlexOBrien
Points +53
Fabulous Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant - Edit
Party of five, mostly omnivore and one vegan had a fabulous meal here. There is dairy but no meat and many vegan options and all delicious. Dessert menu about 50% vegan: we had chocolate cake with raspberry sorbet. Highly recommend!
Read morePros: No meat: all vegetarian or vegan, Great service
Cons: Closes a bit early for a dinner place.
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BanjoGirl
Points +227
Great place! - Edit
We have eaten here many times over the past several years and have ordered most everything vegan on the menu. The peanut noodles main and salad are my current favorite, but everything is great and generously portioned. You can’t go wrong stopping here!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-07-07
Pros: Great variety with clear menu labels, Delicious desserts- chocolate peanut butter cake!, Relaxing feel
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BiblioBeruthiel
Points +82
Love This Place! - Edit
I have yet to get any vegan options from this restaurant that aren't fantastic. They also have a lot of vegan desserts to choose from and the Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake is *chefs kiss.*
Read morePros: delicious food, great baked goods
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gwennam
Points +469
Yay for Pesto Pasta - Edit
The menu is inconsistent with its labeling - a lot of things can easily be made vegan whether it’s noted or not.
Read moreHad the pesto pasta w vegan parm and it was so delicious. Huge and satisfying.
Offers a mostly Asian-inspired menu with a few dishes of other cuisine‘s mixed in. Offer a cocktail and beer/wine menu. Brunch until 3. Menu has a lot of vegan choices, but a lot of them didn’t sound that appealing to me. Glad the pasta was vegan.
Updated from previous review on 2021-06-21
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lcinat
Points +45
Dependable and Traditional - Edit
This is our go-to place for a nice sit-down meal where everyone can find something they like. To err are a few vegan items, lots of vegetarian items, and gluten free options. Even meat eaters can find something they will like, while stretching their tastes. Service is always good.
Read moreThe vegan cupcakes are incredible. Mainly the menu needs some updating; it’s very traditional and lacks uniqueness.
Pros: Menu breadth and variety , Great vegan cupcakes, Comfortable setting for special occasions
Cons: Menu could use some creativity
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JohnH347734
Points +16
Discriminatory Establishment Against Disabled Service Dog Owners - Edit
Extremely discriminatory establishment against disabled service dog owners. The owner of this cafe demanded to know my medical condition for requiring a service dog and asked for paperwork - both of which go against the Americans with Disabilities Act below:
Read moreQ7. What questions can a covered entity's employees ask to determine if a dog is a service animal?
A. In situations where it is not obvious that the dog is a service animal, staff may ask only two specific questions: (1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability? and (2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform? Staff are NOT allowed to request any documentation for the dog, require that the dog demonstrate its task, or inquire about the nature of the person's disability.
https://www.ada.gov/regs2010/service_animal_qa.html
The cafe owner said that he "was absolutely allowed to ask about the nature of my disability," which is completely illegal.
Based on this discriminatory interaction that happened before I was even able to order food - I will never be stepping into this hostile place run ever again. Shame on your for discriminating against disabled persons who are only trying to get lunch.
Pros: Nothing
Cons: Rude manager
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Commensal
Points +104
Tasty - Edit
The food was very good tasting but I have to agree with the other review about the rubbery seitan
Read morePros: Tasty!
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Lucysmom
Points +42
Yummmm! - Edit
Bbq seitan sandwich and carrot cake were so yummy! Everything is clearly marked what is vegan!
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kmccomas23
Points +38
Wonderful atmosphere! - Edit
Lovely varied menu includes seasonal specials, fresh cocktails, salads, Asian inspired dishes, and more! For dessert grab a baked good - I love the molasses ginger cookie. Brunch here is excellent too!
Read morePros: Varied menu, Outdoor seating, Friendly servers
Cons: Pricy but large servings
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smfortissimo
Points +70
Brunch, Vegan Style - Edit
A cute place to grab brunch. I had the Vegan Mexican breakfast which was pretty standard: rice, black beans, fajita veggies, baked tofu, salsa, and corn tortillas. It was good and filling, but I wouldn’t say it was magnificent. Coffee was good, though.
Read morePros: Cute, Good coffee
Cons: More vegan options would be good
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Safetyisnumberone
Points +79
Favorite staple - Edit
Go here at least once a month
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rasplizzy
Points +215
Good food, great option in Evanston - Edit
I've been to Blind Faith Cafe a few times now. It's a great place to go especially if you're going with non-vegans. My mother in law was able to get an omelette there which she liked. I've liked *most* of the stuff I've had there. I will say that sometimes the salt level is a little high, but then again that's a very subjective statement. The macrobiotic plate is by far my favorite. The desserts are fantastic, and the miso soup is incredible if you get the chance to try it. I appreciate that there are always many offerings for vegans, and that they rotate a lot. The owners are very nice, and Blind Faith has been in Evanston for a long time. My first time there was Valentine's Day with my husband. We made a reservation through their website (love that feature). The food was amazing. Definitely recommend Blind Faith Cafe.
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tasheatsplants
Points +326
Good vegan options and great vegan desserts - Edit
I was in Chicago for a work conference, and I decided to go to BFC for dinner one night. It was very easy to commute on the L train from downtown to Evanston.
Read moreThe restaurant has several clearly marked vegan entree options on the menu. I got the macrobiotic bowl - the pureed sweet potato and butternut squash was amazing, and the black beans were delicious. I had the chocolate peanut butter cake (with raspberry sorbet) for dessert, and it was the best cake I've had in a long time, probably since becoming vegan. I'd go back just for the cake.
Server was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu.
Pros: Lots of vegan desserts, Clearly marked vegan items, No meat served
flem
This restaurant does serve meat. See my review. You can try calling them to confirm.
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