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Vegetarian breakfast restaurant. All burgers and wraps can be made vegan upon request. Try the design-your-own scramble, raspberry french toast, and omelets. Small outdoor seating area in summer. Previously named Victory's Banner. Open Wed-Fri 10:00am-6:00pm, Sat 9:00am-6:00pm, Sun 9:00am-3:00pm.
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36 Reviews
First Review by alpineflowers
urbanjester
Points +107
not for vegans - Edit
Not a lot to choose from for vegans. Portions are small and the food wasn't all that amazing. My meat-eating and vegetarian friends love it, but it's really not for vegans unless you want what is obviously store bought vegan versions of breakfast food. Sorry, I'll go elsewhere.
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veganmiss
Points +540
Great Brunch Spot - Edit
Victory's Banner is a small restaurant in the heart of Roscoe Village. With quaint stores and other neighborhood restaurants and bars along Roscoe Ave., Victory's Banner fits right in. During the summer in Chicago, you must sit outside to eat even if it is a hundred degrees outside. We spend far too long indoors during the winter/spring/fall to not do so. For brunch, we sat outside and the owner was very friendly, talking to us about the restaurant, menu, and asking about ourselves.
Read moreThe restaurant is entirely vegetarian with many vegan options. The people that work there also are practitioners of meditation and followers of an Indian spiritual master. Don't be surprised to see the wait staff in sari's!
I had the tofu scramble. The tofu was seasoned very well. You have a choice of adding two types of vegetables to it. I opted for a side of mixed grilled vegetables in order to add more than just two. I also got a side of soy sausage (the soy bacon had egg in it). To top it all off, it came with some very hardy bread and soy butter and homestyle potatoes. To wash it down, I had some apple juice.
Victory's Banner is definitely a place to go to as a vegetarian or vegan on the prowl for a yummy brunch in Chicago! Highly recommend and I'll be going back sometime soon.
For a complete review, please see my blog here: http://veganmiss.blogspot.com/2011/07/vegan-chicago-review-of-victorys-banner.html
Updated from previous review on Tuesday December 27, 2011
Pros: great brunch, outdoor seating
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happycowgirl
Points +5660
Charming Place - Edit
Let me bottom line this for you, you won't find a better breakfast in Chicago.
Read moreI've been coming here for almost 8 years. The design-your-own omeletes and scrambles are fantastic. For vegetarians, they use cage-free eggs which is a wonderful step in the right direction. For vegans, order it with tofu instead of eggs (tofu scramble). You choose which veggies, soy sausage, or other options you'd like added. It's served with a side of potatoes and bread. You can ask for black beans instead of the potatoes.
They have vegan french toast which is *AMAZING*.
Great selection of veggie burgers and sandwiches for lunch too. All of their burgers can be made vegan upon request, it says it right on the menu.
I'm hesitant to share this for fear it gets too popular and I can't get a reservation anymore, but every year they have a Vegetarian Thanksgiving on Thanksgiving day. They do seatings at 2pm, 4pm and 6pm. You choose whether you want the vegetarian or vegan option. It is mindblowingly delicious. If you can't dine in, you can order any of the items carry-out (you have to order ahead).
The food is excellent but I also go here for the vibe. The staff is so kind and friendly. Zen out like they do, don't be in a hurry, and you'll have a wonderful experience.
Pros: staff, food, neighborhood
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Points +20741
Ask for the Separate Vegan Menu - Edit
I wanted to try Victory's Banner for a quite a while, but I never went because I've been told by several people that they had limited vegan options. Well recently I decided to find out what those limited options were and to my surprise, they actually have a whole separate vegan menu. You have to ask for it, and it's not noticeable - luckily my bf asked if they had options before we were seated and out came the extra menu. Apparently most things can be made vegan here too.
Read moreFirst things first, this is a popular place on the weekends! Not only is it busy, but it's small (and cozy) too, so expect to wait to be seated. The line looked long to us, but the wait wasn't too bad.
I ordered the vegan Southwest Burger and fried potatoes. The meal was very tasty! I loved the potatoes, the burger and the sauces that came with it were also very good (they have Vegenaise too). Since the burger is gluten free and vegan there's not much to hold it together. Needless to say, my burger did fall apart when I was trying to eat it, so it's a little messy - but it wasn't anything a fork couldn't fix. Overall I really like Victory's Banner, cozy place, friendly workers, and good food! I hope to make it there before 3 again some day.
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JulieV
Points +106
Meh, not so crazy about it - Edit
I went to Victory's Banner when I was vegetarian and it was great. I went when I was vegan and it was not so good. There is a really small vegan selection, like maybe one thing. Not so good.
Read morePros: friendly staff
Cons: not much vegan, not much vegan, not much vegan
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yourfacehxc
Points +202
Cute, cozy, and delicious! - Edit
I have never once left Victorys Banner feeling empty or unsatisfied. This is a true treasure of the Roscoe Village neighborhood. While small, it's open and bright, and the wait staff is generally very friendly. The food is absolutely to die for. I'm yet to meet anyone who isn't thrilled with their meal. I've tried a variety of omelettes, raspberry pancakes, and small sides here and there. Always unbelievable. My only real qualms are with the videos and pictures displayed in the restaurant itself. Truthfully, I couldn't care less what they believe, however it's a bit awkward to post it all over the place...good thing the food is amazing, guys! :)
Read morePros: Incredible food., Bright and inviting., Great neighborhood.
Cons: Strange decor., Closed on Tuesdays!
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RaspyRaspy
Points +60
Awesome, but needs more vegan options - Edit
This place is delicious, but their vegan menu is tiny and sad.
Read moreMy bf and I go here alot. It is great if you're vegetarian. I've since gone vegan though, so all my favorite dishes got knocked out (no french toast, waffles, or pancakes). What *is* on the vegan menu is still really good, but I just wish they could make vegan versions of some of their other dishes. We are still regulars though and miss them when they go on their retreats.
Pros: friendly staff, good food, nice environment
Cons: small vegan menu
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Cheryl27
Points +37
This place is great - Edit
I had breakfast there, on my one day in Chicago. I definitely chose the right place! The staff were super kind, the food was fantastic. My friend and I shared an omelette and waffle - truly to die for. The place exudes the philosophy of Sri Chinmoy which is love and peace.
Read morePros: delicious food, great atmosphere, friendly staff
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alpineflowers
Points +16
Two Thumbs Up! - Edit
Victory's Banner is awesome. If you're going on the weekend, make like the staff and zen out as soon as you walk thru the door because there will be a wait (10-40 mins). Put your name on the list and walk to Starbucks to get a paper or check out the thrift store or trendy shops across the street. Once you get a table, you're in for a treat. Sure to please are the raspberry french toast, omlettes, the Satisfaction Promise or Erin's Eggless Wonder. All the eggs they use are free-range (Phil's Farm Fresh). For lunch you can't beat the bacon cheeseburger. Vegan? Just tell them and they'll make your dish to order. The tofu scramble is a fantastic vegan dish. They recently added a few new wraps to the menu and I hope they keep them on there ~ the avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato wrap is outstanding.
Read moreIn the summer you can bring your dog and eat at the tables outside. The only frustrating thing about this restaurant is that the staff takes retreats a couple times a year, so if you're a regular it can be frustrating when you go all the way over there and find the place closed. But that's what you get for not calling ahead I guess.
Pros: excellent eats, friendly atmosphere
Cons: weekend crowds
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