Vegan-friendly
Lacto
American
Pizza
Italian
Fast food
Delivery
Take-out

One of three locations for 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. Relocated from 1143 N Wells. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.


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44 Reviews

First Review by Mlrunner21

Ayad

Points +316

Vegan
13 Jan 2023

Amazing cheesesteak

I tried their Philly cheesesteak and I seriously can't believe it's not meat! Juicy and delicious. Friendly service. Strongly recommend to everyone.

thevegancreator

Points +626

Vegan
30 Dec 2022

Best vegan wings we’ve ever tried

We’ve already ordered from here a couple of times and finally went to the location as well.
We are huge fans of the vegan chicken wings, as well as the Philly and Ms. Patty Melt!
It’s such a large menu and everything is soo good - and really does taste like the real stuff!
Most recently we also tried the lasagna and soft serve ice cream (it’s huge!!) and can highly recommend them as well.

Pros: Huge vegan menu, Best wings ever , Really good taste

NoFussVegan

Points +343

Vegan
27 Dec 2022

I’m sorry, but it’s not good food

I really wanted to like this place, but feel sorry to say: it’s just not good food. I completely get the concept, but even being made vegan, this is lazy, greasy and badly made junk food.
I’m not sure if people here operate by some strange, subpar American standard, but this will surely disappoint. Even the fries were luke-warm and soggy. Can’t believe all the rave…

Pros: Plenty of vegan options

Cons: Greasy, badly made junk food, Subpar tasting food that happens to be vegan, Expensive

trenityw

Points +901

Vegan
28 Nov 2022

Worth checking out

Solid menu choices, however they were out of the vegan shrimp when I went. I enjoyed the Philly cheesesteak egg rolls, but wish the “meat” had a bit more flavor.

Cons: Expensive

jadaruss

Points +1839

Vegan
23 Nov 2022

Amazing junk food

Great when you’re craving junk food 🤤

mariebeton

Points +78

Vegan
02 Nov 2022

Amazing

Endlich konnte ich einen amerikanischen Foodklassiker, das Phillycheesesteak probieren. Super lecker, die Pommes auch sehr lecker.
Leider kostet der Ketchup extra und war mir persönlich viel zu wenig.
Die Location ist leider etwas trist zum vor Ort essen, deswegen nimmt euer Essen lieber mit😄
Geschmacklich ist es auf jeden Fall ein sehr positives Erlebnis gewesen.

obligateherbivore

Points +452

Vegan
24 Oct 2022

Great vegan junk food

Great service. Solid junk food.

Cons: Dairy cheese is available 😖

nofahz

Points +55

Vegetarian
22 Oct 2022

Yes

Traveling, late arrival and really hungry. My sole mission was to make it to this place before they closed. I ate the Moonies sub on a park bench in Mariano Park oblivious of the drunken slob shenanigans all around me. So good. The sandwich is messy and I was so ravenous that it probably scared away the miscreants. I would give this six stars if I could

Davesw

Points +3874

Vegan
05 Oct 2022

Huge menu!

Lots of items I want to try, would definitely come again! The Greek gyro was good, but not really a gyro for me (might just be a regional difference, but Michigan doesn't put cheese on gyros).

Kallday

Points +301

Vegan
16 Sep 2022

I really couldn’t believe it’s not meat

First off, the name is spot on! The menu items only had me thinking “no way they made that vegan”! Once I finally tasted my food, I was completely speechless! This place specialize/perfected making American classics vegan! From the Big Mac, to the Philly Cheesesteak, to the Philly egg rolls… everything was spot on. I’ve never been in complete shock with taste as I have when I ate my meal

This place is a must!

Pros: Lots of options

JasonManias

Points +1387

Vegan
07 Sep 2022

So good ate here twice in one day

First had the Chicago style hot dog, obviously great. Couldn’t resist coming back later to try the dipped Italian not beef, unreal 🤯

AdrienneMarie

Points +15

Mostly Veg
03 Jun 2022

Yummy indulgence

April 2022: While visiting Chicago I tried this place twice - once for dine in, and once delivery. Both sandwiches were delicious (I did the Moonie sweet steak, and the Philly cheesesteak - I preferred the latter), and huge portions. The people who work there are so nice, too!!

d34dfish

Points +55

Vegetarian
11 Apr 2022

Solid fast food with a huge menu.

I’d give them five stars if they were more affordable and all vegan.

hungryguy1

Points +277

Vegan
09 Apr 2022

Best patty melt ever!

Wow. Got that and the triple decker vegan turkey and bacon sammich. Also excellent! Was nice to have a strawberry shake after. All good! Highly recommended.

Updated from previous review on 2022-04-09

sierra_jamison_

Points +60

Vegan
06 Feb 2022

Sooooo good!

The French toast was so warm and good. I couldn’t help but close my eyes and eat it. The omelette was good too. #Veganuary

DanMiller

Points +183

Vegan
06 Jan 2022

Lunch on a cold day

Delicious food, especially the Chicago brat and the Italian.

Pros: Big menu, Good friendly service , Good sized portions

Cons: Heavy on the imitation of meats, F

Mlrunner21

Points +30

Vegetarian
02 Jan 2022

Just opened

Tried this place a week or two after it opened. Great for veganized versions of classic fast foods. Really enjoyed the egg rolls but wished the quantity was higher given the price. Other chicago veg places like Chicago diner or vegan plate have much more bang for your buck. I hope this place is able to do well!




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