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Plant-based casual restaurant serving internationally inspired foods such as schnitzel and bibimbap as well as American fare like burger, 'crab' cake, caesar salad, mac & cheese. Has cupcakes and other baked treats. An affiliate of Manna Organics, est. 2019. Open Tue-Fri 11:30am-8:00pm, Sat 11:30am-8:30pm. Closed Sun-Mon. Brunch every 2nd Sun 10 am - 2 pm.
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Added by disensee on 05 Nov 2019
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99 Reviews
First Review by disensee
VeganEnnie
Points +16
Five Enthusiastic Stars - Edit
Top-notch vegan fare. Come hungry and leave happy. Can't wait to go back again and again. Rejoicing that this gem of a restaurant is fifteen minutes from home.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-12-28
mannakitchenchicago
Thank you so much!
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Savarra
Points +16
Amazing and Flavorful Vegan Food - Edit
Who knew vegan restaurants with flavorful dishes exist. As a lifelong vegan, I've never found one until now.
Read moreThe good is very fresh and uses quality ingredients. They are accommodating to dietary restrictions and the staff is very friendly. Ambiance is a little bright, but very comfortable with soft, soothing music that isn't intrusive like many places. Great selection from burgers to curries. Highly recommend.
Pros: Flavorful dishes, Very welcoming, Large variety from crab cakes to curries... even b
Cons: A little bright, but otherwise fantastic-great ar
mannakitchenchicago
Thank you!
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jfree511
Points +37
Fantastic Vegan Restaurant! - Edit
Wonderful vegan restaurant in the western suburbs. I have had the opportunity to experience their food several times and have never been disappointed. The selection is diverse, the quality excellent, and the owners and staff very welcoming and generous. I am fortunate to live close by so I will definitely be a regular here, but it is worth the travel!
Read morePros: Excellent food, Diverse Menu, Kind and generous owners and staff
Cons: None
mannakitchenchicago
Thank you so much for your loyal support and kind review!
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FlashFu
Points +35
We will be back - Edit
Excellent food. We had the buffalo cauliflower, burrito, guacamole, bibimbop, and crab cakes, and everything was tasty, and Vegan! We will be bringing our omni friends here, and soon.
Read morePros: Tasty vegan in the burbs!, Inexpensive., Very nice staff.
mannakitchenchicago
Thanks for stopping by @FlashFlu! Great pics, too. Hope to see you and your omni friends soon :)
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MichaelTelesky
Points +1049
100% plant based! - Edit
Very happy to find this after a lunch with very little vegan options. The poutine fries were amazing! I grew up in Canada and these reminded me of home. The manna burger (homemade) was tasty, the sauce was excellent. Give this place a try!
Read morePros: 100% plant based, Friendly service
mannakitchenchicago
Thanks @MichaelTelesky Our co-owner Shanti also grew up in Canada, so that's why we have poutine on the menu. Glad you liked that + the Manna Burger. Hope to see you again soon!
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RavenousRabbit
Points +452
Great all-vegan restaurant by the folks who make Manna bread and nut butters! - Edit
We drove out to check this place out after much anticipation. Beautiful space and very friendly crew! The owner, Marcus, was very nice and engaging. We loved talking with him and really appreciated him taking the time to talk with us!
Read moreWe had the Schnitzel, Mac n cheese, buffalo cauliflower, crab cakes, Caesar salad (probably our favorite dish) and a scallion pancake, which was on special, and especially delicious! The flavors were well balanced and they use largely organic ingredients.
I know people may be expecting more of a WFPB (whole food plant based) menu, because Manna bread is so healthy, but this leans more towards getting folks, who may be trying vegan food for the first time, to like it... so, like the vast majority of vegan restaurants, you will see recreations of classics made with plant-based ingredients. Perhaps, we will see more WFPB, oil-free, low sodium dishes in the future, as they become more established. Super healthy options are still hard to find, in the growing number of junk food vegan joints. Meanwhile, go out and give it a try! Let’s support this great new spot!
Pros: All vegan, mostly organic, Great space , Very nice folks
mannakitchenchicago
Thanks for your review, @RavenousRabbit ! So happy to discover you are a Manna Organics and Manna Kitchen fan. Thanks for the suggestions as well. We agree it's challenging to find healthy and delicious vegan joints so we're trying to do both and want to continue to improve in that arena. Hope to see you again soon :)
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IsabelWolf
Points +20
Terrific Vegan Restuarant - Edit
It is wonderful to have a vegan restaurant in the area. The atmosphere is peaceful, the staff is friendly and the food is delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant to vegans and non-vegans alike. Thanks Manna for opening a restaurant in Lisle!!!
Read moremannakitchenchicago
Thanks for the kind words, Isabel! Glad you could stop by. Hope to see you again soon. :)
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Jdwfpbno
Points +33
We were a bit disappointed - Edit
We went opening night and ordered several dishes to taste. Most food was oily. It was vegan but fattening. Taco shells were bad, appeared to be store bought. Portions were small. Potato salad was pretty bland. We were looking for whole food plant based healthy food.
Read morePros: Totally plant based, Vegan Bacon bits on Mac and cheese were flavorful
Cons: Portions were small, Tacos were on store bought shells, Meals were oily, vegan but not real healthy
mannakitchenchicago
Hey @Jdwfphoto thanks for your response. Sorry to hear you didn't have the best first time. We appreciate you stopping by during our opening -- which was pretty hectic and exciting for us. We will take your comments and suggestions into consideration for further improving our restaurant. Have a nice one!
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LaurieMSias
Points +26
Finally a Vegan restaurant near me!!! - Edit
We all loved it! We will definitely be back!
Read morePros: Very tasty, Good price
mannakitchenchicago
We're so excited too @LaurieMSias! Thanks for stopping by. See you soon ☺️
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DiamondLtu
Points +298
Great vegan food - Edit
I really love the Schnitzel. I thought I did not like curries but Chana Masala Bowl is amazing too. I tried most of the things on the menu and I can say I like everything but these 2 are my favorites.
Read morePros: All Vegan, Tasty
mannakitchenchicago
Thanks @DiamondLtu Our Schnitzel is currently our most popular dish so you made a good choice ☺️ Hope to see you again soon!
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LizJane
Points +15
My Happy Place - Edit
We are obsessed. We've had 6 different dishes since they opened 3 weeks ago and everything has been incredible.
Read moreThe owners are incredible people who are clearly so passionate about creating rich flavors with down-to-earth ingredients. We are so grateful to have Manna here in the Chicago suburbs.
Pros: Flavorful food, Great staff, Plant based
mannakitchenchicago
Thanks for your kindness + support @LizJane ☺️ We try to keep it real around here. Thanks for noticing. Hope to see you at Manna Kitchen again soon!
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madeline.valerie
Points +32
ALL VEGAN EVERYTHING - Edit
I loved this place and will continue to go back and eat their delicious food!!! I love how everything is vegan. I had the panang curry and it was the perfect consistency!! Also don’t forget to try a snicker doodle cookie!
Read morePros: So many different options , Delicious desserts , Amazing service
mannakitchenchicago
Thank you @madeline.valerie ! So very glad you liked the food. Looking forward to seeing you again soon : )
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MatthewVanHowe
Points +15
Delicious and nourishing - Edit
Soup: tasty and nourishing
Read moreSchnitzel: tasty and nourishing
Panang Curry: tasty and nourishing
Looking forward to trying the rest of the menu!
Pros: All plant based healthy and tastes good!
mannakitchenchicago
Thank you so much for stopping by @MatthewVanHowe ! We're glad we can be both tasty and nourishing. That's the goal. Hope to see you again soon!
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cmc09c
Points +380
Wonderful food and cozy atmosphere! - Edit
We tried 3 things and loved them all - great food at great prices. Thank you for opening in the western burbs! ☺️
Read morePros: All vegan, Clean, Friendly staff
mannakitchenchicago
Many thanks @cmc09c for stopping by! Glad you enjoyed yourself. Looking forward to the next time you're around! ☺️
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veganwally
Points +62
What a great place! - Edit
Don't get old before your time, eat at "Manna Kitchen". I really liked the, Schnitzel Platter.
Read morePros: Great pricing., Great location., Large capacity & free parking.
Cons: None
mannakitchenchicago
Thanks @veganwally glad you liked the Schnitzel. Hope to see you at Manna Kitchen soon!
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KellyB3
Points +162
Great grand opening! - Edit
Enjoyed Manna Kitchen grand opening today and couldn’t believe we were dining in Lisle at a vegan restaurant! 😯🤩 Favorites so far are the crab cakes, schnitzel, and vanilla cupcake. The excitement, friendly service, easy payment system, and the beauty and accessibility of the restaurant were also highlights!
Read morePros: All vegan , Convenient location, Variety on the menu
mannakitchenchicago
Thanks @KellyB3! So glad you could try the schnitzel, that's our most popular dish. Hope to see you again soon!
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HeartStrong
Points +122
Great food...great service! - Edit
Came during the grand opening with my wife and 6 kids. The kids loved the Mac and Cheeze. I had the Schnitzel which was very tasty. My wife had the Chana Masala Tofu Bowl. Buffalo cauliflower and vegan crab cakes were great appetizers. Nice decor, desserts were too good. Can’t wait to come back and try some other menu items!
Read morePros: All vegan, Great variety and service, Tasty food
Cons: Heavy on oil/salt
mannakitchenchicago
So glad you could stop by during our opening @HeartStrong ! It was pretty hectic, but we're glad you had a good experience. Hope to see you and your family again soon?
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disensee
Points +93
Friendly Vegan Restaurant - Edit
Manna Kitchen has a wonderful international plant based menu. The decor is very unique and the food is delicious. Great variety. I intend to work my way through the entire menu. The owners and staff are incredibly welcoming. If you are in the area it is worth it to check them out.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Reasonable prices, Friendly staff
mannakitchenchicago
Thanks @disensee for being our first Happy Cow reviewer?We appreciate the love and feedback. Excited for you to try the rest of the menu!
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