Vegan-friendly
American
International
Beer/Wine
Fusion
Non-veg
Serves fish, vegan options available. Pescatarian menu, casual atmosphere. Brunch 9am-3pm on weekends. No reservations taken. Open Mon-Fri 10:00am-10:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-10:00pm.
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99 Reviews
First Review by katieh
mollypitcher
Points +72
Good Vegan Bar Food - Edit
They have a good variety of vegan bar food--the bbq seitan sandwich is great (and huge), as are the fries. The Buffalo 'chicken' wrap is a little on the salty side, but still tastes good. Lots of good beer and other drink specials--I recommend the Saturday margarita (it comes in a pint glass), especially on a nice summer day sitting outside in their "beer garden." They also have brunch which is quite good. The vegan biscuits and gravy are tops on my list.
Read moreIt does get a bit noisy and crowded on the weekends, but it is often worth the wait.
Pros: good food, big servings
Cons: can be noisy
Guest
TheTofuTyrant
Points +2135
Great spot for casual food! - Edit
They have so many vegan options—I got the crispy chicken classic, a side of mac and cheese, and blackened tofu.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Fast and friendly service
Guest
kbernre1
Points +20
Excellent for so many reasons! - Edit
Took the Blue to Damen stop them strolled to Handlebar for late breakfast (served until 3 pm!)
Read moreSo many vegan options for breakfast and lunch. It was hard to chose and and a perfect reason to return.
They also have so many vegan dessert choices and amazing cocktails.
Nothing disappointed….including the service which was also excellent!
💯 coming back. Make this a must check out place.
Pros: So many amazing vegan options, including desserts, Excellent service, Great cocktails
Guest
wiscovegangal
Points +347
Delicious bar food - Edit
So great to find a bar with a menu that is almost entirely vegan! I had the vegan chili cheese fries and black bean madura. Both were excellent.
Read morePros: Many vegan option, Good prices
Guest
Chrizzle
Points +316
Great breakfast - Edit
We came for breakfast. Everything was delicious, portions were huge, staff super friendly. Plenty of vegan options.
Read morePros: Clearly labeled vegan options, Huge portions sizes, LGBTQIA+ friendly
Guest
bell272
Points +40
PHENOMENAL! MY FAVORITE PLACE! - Edit
Best vibe ever inside and on porch! Clearly labeled vegan options, and CONSISTENTLY fantastic foods. I bring Omni people with me to Handlebar all the time, and they are always impressed. Do not miss out!
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JohnCalvinism
Points +37
Great vibe - Edit
Really really good vegetarian mostly. Almost everything can be vegan. Some options for meat eaters as well.
Read morePros: Affordable, Good vibe, Delicious
Guest
SabrinaJaffe
Points +623
Great food - Edit
We really enjoyed the food here. A good amount of vegan options. Portions were quite large.
Read morePros: Vegan options
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Ksis
Points +1210
Pretty good! - Edit
Saw a lot of hype in the previous reviews, and while this place did NOT disappoint, I wouldn’t say it was super memorable! However, it was a good spot and the food was tasty.
Read moreWe ordered the vegan chimichanga, which was solid but after going to Penelope’s vegan taqueria last night, the bar for Mex was set too high haha. (Changa is huge so be ready!) We also got a 1/2 order of biscuits and gravy, again not bad at all but not necessarily anything I’d recommend. And then I got the fried chicken salad which I knew would be pretty simple but we needed something light too 😊
Overall, worth a stop due to how expansive their menu and options are!
Guest
unruly_traveller
Points +401
INCREDIBLE FOOD! Wish they would go vegan 🌱 - Edit
This is a MUST visit while in Chicago! I was here on a short trip but went twice. I tried the biscuits & gravy, fried avocado sandwich, French toast & the hot chicken. All incredible. And oh, the fries with queso can’t be missed!! I wish they would go fully vegan, they know how to make bomb food already.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-28
Pros: Incredible food, Fast service
Cons: Not all vegan
Guest
AdamGold
Points +592
Chimichangas! - Edit
I haven’t had chimichangas since before I went vegan, and this didn’t disappoint! The crust is just as fried and crispy as I remember. It had so many filings and topping, each as flavorful as the next.
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MegaladonRose
Points +34
Yum! - Edit
I don’t have any criticism. Despite the place being packed the server was attentive and we got our food so fast. There were plenty of vegan options- my partner and I got the vegan breakfast burrito and vegan mac and cheese. It was so gooooood! Ya ya ya ya I’ll be back to try the nachos next >:)))
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ohgeorgia
Points +771
Awesome Brunch - Edit
Really liked this place - there was a bit of a wait on a Sunday and I totally get why!
Read moreTons of vegan options, Motorhead playing the whole time, dynamite drinks and fun atmosphere. My dish was great and I'll definitely be back when we're in town.
Pros: lots of vegan options, great staff, awesome drinks
Cons: super small space
Guest
dohbart
Points +75
Great place - Edit
I had the Sambal Tofu bowl. It was excellent! Great atmosphere, cool location. It was a 10 minute wait at around 3:00 on a Saturday afternoon, but that speaks to how popular it is.
Read morePros: Food, Atmosphere, Parking
Cons: Tables are kind of small, but manageable, No cabs to be found (but Uber works), A little pricey for drinks, but so everywhere...
Guest
Gazelk
Points +226
This place is worth the drive - Edit
We were in town from Minnesota and were looking for a vegan breakfast. This was a 30 minute drive from our hotel and well worth the drive.
Read moreWe had the Handlemuffin and Vegan Chimichanga and both were great and not that expensive. The Handlemuffin is like and egg mcmuffin and came with lots of potatoes. The chimichanga was huge and could easily be shared.
The only downside of this place is the number of tables. We got here at 9am on Sunday and the place is nearly filled by 9:30.
Pros: Chimichanga, Handlemuffin, Artwork on the walls
Cons: Number of tables is limited. Busy place.
Guest
DGR
Points +384
Love this place for brunch! - Edit
They have really great vegan options for diner style food. The place is not all vegan though. The fried chicken sandwich is amazing.
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Ashvegan02
Points +172
Great food! - Edit
Lots of vegan options and food is great. So glad to find you this brunch place. Must visit.
Read moreNashville chicken is the best!!
Updated from previous review on 2023-05-11
Pros: Lot of options, Reasonably priced
Cons: Small area, too loud
Guest
elvisw
Points +50
Get the Nashville hot - Edit
The Nashville hot might be the perfect “chicken” sandwich.
Read moreMost of the menu is good but unremarkable. The drink menu is similarly mixed. The fried pies and (vegan) chili cheese fries are always great.
Lots of items have cheese/egg by default, so make sure to ask for things explicitly vegan. The staff are great and will clarify if there’s any confusion
Pros: Nice patio
Guest
ElizabethSchnabel
Points +36
Great vibes and patio - Edit
I’ve eaten here a couple times and it’s a great spot to get vegan comfort food and classic brunch dishes. The fried pickles and the biscuits and gravy are fantastic. Being able to sit on the patio in the summer is very fun. This is a local spot with punk rock vibes I recommend to everyone.
Read morePros: Great cocktails and coffee drinks, Rotating specials, Breakfast and dinner menus served most of the day
Cons: May have to park far away, Not 100% vegan menu, Limited indoor seating if patio isn’t open
Guest
rjmarciniak
Points +780
As good as a non-vegan place can get - Edit
Excellent food with great vegan options. It’s a pescatarian restaurant, but has many clearly labelled vegan options. It has been one of our go-to restaurants for years.
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AnitaH
Points +465
Great options - too much to try in one meal! - Edit
Great eclectic bar and restaurant with an inviting patio in the back. I had the cauliflower wings (super tasty) and the black bean tostadas. The tostadas were described misleadingly - they were a thick masa patty with black beans, Guac and a bit of fresh red onion and cilantro on top. I was hoping for a crispy shell base and some fresher ingredients like lettuce and pico on top. Still a great meal.
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kaitlyn_227
Points +60
Love Handlebar! - Edit
I love the sandwiches and wraps from here along with the vegan chili mac attack! They also make a pretty amazing vegan queso that I like to dip everything in! It's also great that they're open pretty late and serve Pie Pie My Darling cakes ^-^
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jadaruss
Points +1839
Good vegan options - Edit
I like the handlebar. It’s not my favorite place in Chicago to get vegan food, but they have solid options. I recommend the chili cheese fries.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-02-26
Guest
kylejpatrick
Points +42
Solid Go-To! - Edit
We always keep Handlebar as a go-to option for quick and tasty vegan options in Chicago, especially because we like to stay in the Wicker Park and Logan Square areas. This restaurant is much more vegan friendly than this listing might let on as well! Good breakfast and brunch too.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Quick service
Guest
bonniebarko
Points +54
Fav Bar Food - Edit
Nashville chicky and Buffalo and so many good options. Fav vegan nachos I’ve had. Breakfast burrito could use an upgrade but Handlebar forever. Favorite vibe, always trying to take every friend here because I know they’d be into it.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-04-01
Pros: Great patio
Guest
Lucyben
Points +175
Chimichanga chimiyes - Edit
Went on my first night in Chicago. Very very yum. Cashew queso and a grapefruit greyhound to drink. Really nice vibes, extensive menu, well priced. Would definitely go back!
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aubreyj27
Points +2016
pleasantly surprised ! - Edit
note: only street parking, so it may be difficult to park on a busy day. the service was good and the all food came out pretty quickly in my opinion. they were also very clear when it came to vegan/nonvegan dishes and what contained cheese and didn’t contain cheese.
Read morethe first item we ordered was the bbq tot mac (weekly special), which came with bbq pulled mushrooms, tater tots, vegan dream mac, crispy fried onions, and pickles. top notch vegan mac for sure.
the sloppy joe sandwich and nashville hot chicken sandwich were also both tasty; however, the side of collard greens was a bit greasy for my taste. if ordering either of these sandwiches, keep in mind that they are very messy and may take considerable effort to eat! i found the nashville hot chicken to be a little less messy than the sloppy joe, but the sandwiches were both delicious enough that i’d totally order them again anyways.
the current pie, pie my darling cake was chocolate hazelnut. the chocolate cake itself was moist and had a deep flavor without being too rich. the frosting was surprisingly not too rich either; it wasn’t one of those cakes where you only eat the cake and leave all the frosting. the hazelnuts gave the cake a good crunch as well.
overall really happy with my visit,& i will definitely be back. amazing food, especially for a place that isn’t fully vegan. #Veganuary
Pros: lots of options, good price/portion size ratio, attentive to which are vegan / nonvegan dishes
Cons: parking may be difficult , could get really crowded?
Guest
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