Vegan
American
Fast food
Juice bar
Breakfast

Fully vegan takeaway shop with limited seating available. Menu includes breakfast items such as waffles, toast, oatmeal and smoothie bowls. Lunch menu offers vegan chicken sandwiches and nuggets, Beyond burger, tacos and hot dogs. Food is made fresh to order so wait times will differ. Open Tue-Fri 10:00am-7:00pm, Sat 9:30am-6:00pm, Sun 9:30am-5:00pm.


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32 Reviews

First Review by kiera.0

roblindsey

Points +180

Vegan
19 Sep 2024

Very good food!

I live 7 minutes from Vegan Bar so my family of three have gone many times. The food is always good and I leave full every time. I love the mushroom chicken items, nachos, avocado hash browns and soursop tea. Don’t sleep on their homemade BBQ sauce!

Pros: Variety of food (healthy to comfort food), Kind owners, Delicious food

Cons: Made fresh so plan for the food to take a minute

RebeccaX13

Points +147

Vegan
31 Jul 2024

Good but need to clearly mark gluten free items

I got the fish tacos, which I *think* were GF because I didn’t get sick, but I’m not sure. When I went, I said to the staff member working that I was interested in knowing what the gluten-free options were. She said, “We have gluten-free options,” but couldn’t tell me what those options were. So I went with something that seemed safe. I am guessing I can eat a ton of things on the menu, and it was frustrating not being able to understand what those options are. I am far from the only vegan who has a sensitivity to gluten, so I really think it would be worthwhile for them to make it easier on us!

Pros: All vegan!, Reasonably priced

Cons: Can’t tell what is gluten-free

GlobalTravelingvegan

Points +158

Vegan
14 Jul 2024

Weak grilled mushroom salad

Considering the price of the salad it’s very weak. Very few grilled mushrooms in the salad. Salad is not as big as ones from other restaurants at same price point. I can’t even say it taste great because it was so few mushrooms and just spring mix and tomatoes. This is really a side salad and should have been half the price.

veganqueenofqueensnyc

15 Jul 2024

Always a downer when sub-par Vegan fare is twice the price and less than mediocre.

Carl65

Points +16

Vegan
30 Jun 2024

Best vegan restaurant

Food is fresh and delicious! They cook food fresh and they had mushrooms I never had before. It’s small but I love supporting small businesses as it helps the community. I was jamming to the music. While place is a vibe

Wini4wini

Points +16

Vegan
14 Mar 2024

Franchise, please?

I stopped by the Vegan Bar today for a quick lunch. I experienced a lion's mane chicken (not chicken) sandwich...so good! I live in Hazel Crest, so far away. Will you open a joint up near me please?

Veggieib2

26 Jul 2024

Yes, Yes! I'm from the south side of Chicago and it's sooo far away. The Chicken sandwich was BOMB 💣

oatbug

Points +58

Vegan
09 Feb 2024

SOOOOO GOOD

I love love love the vegan chicken here! Portions are good too! Love the buffalo chicken sandwich! I tried the nachos before and personally im not a fan because it tasted too much like beyond beef (I should’ve asked for no beef!) and im just not a huge fan PERSONALLY but it was still super yummy ! Wish it was closer to me lol

Pros: AMAZING vegan chicken, Kind employees, yummy food

Veganbarnaperville

09 Mar 2024

We appreciate your business. Thank you for the review.

beauleg

Points +32

Vegan
21 Jan 2024

DeLISH

This establishment has amazing energy and customer service skills. The food is made ready to order. #Veganuary

Pros: Atmosphere , Customer Service , Variety of Options

DairyfreeLiving

Points +81

Mostly Veg
07 Jan 2024

Good Vegan Options

Friendly service. We enjoyed our food and the delicious fries!

Pros: All vegan options , Yummy fries

madiplusthree

Points +20

Vegan
03 Dec 2023

Absolutely delicious every time!

Absolutely LOVE coming to vegan bar!
Their food is fantastic, customer service is outstanding, and their atmosphere has the best vibes! They have a wide variety of delicious breakfast and lunch/ dinner items!
I think my favorite lunch/ dinner item has to be their Lion’s Mane buffalo tenders(they are also available plain or with BBQ!) and they have a large variety of dipping sauces to add to your order as well. I’ve also had some of the sandwiches, burgers, and waffles! The smoothies are also fantastic too. You’ve definitely got to check this place out!

Pros: Wide variety, Fresh ingredients, Friendly staff

Veganbarnaperville

08 Dec 2023

Thank you for your wonderful review! We appreciate your business.

IAmvegannotmydog

Points +147

Vegan
19 Nov 2023

Remotely far from highways

Homemade food, smoothies are not thick enough.

Updated from previous review on 2023-11-19

Pros: Chicken that goes with waffle, Parking spaces

Cons: Most food are premade or frozen. , No bathroom , Two tables and 4 chairs

Veganbarnaperville

20 Nov 2023

Hi there. Feel free to contact us to learn more about the food preparation as all the food except (the hashbrowns, sausage, Polish and hot dogs) is made from scratch and made to order. We appreciate your business thank you for your feedback.

NicolasRodrigue

Points +131

Vegan
05 Nov 2023

Too salty and taste of burnt

Really friendly service. Food, fried mushroom the coating was tasting burnt and could only taste salt and red hot sauce. Fries were average at best. I genuinely like to promote vegan businesses but it was a very bad experience food wise. I don't know for other items on the menu.

Pros: Parking nearby, Friendly staff and customer, It is a vegan place

Cons: Salty, Salty, Burnt aftertaste

Veganbarnaperville

11 Nov 2023

Hi there. Sorry to hear about your dine in experience. We would have remade the order for you if we were made aware you were not pleased. Please give us a call so we can have the opportunity to correct the issue.

NicolasRodrigue

13 Feb 2024

Thanks for the follow up i'll try to stop by next time i go work or visit Chicago, i like to promote vegan food, i'll give a second chance. Other customer in the place told me good things about the food.

ichaelmay

Points +13

Vegetarian
28 Oct 2023

Yessssss. This is the spot.

I heard about Vegan Bar from a friend and made a special trip to try it for myself. The staff was so welcoming and helpful explaining the menu. I ordered the lion’s mane mushroom chicken tenders. They were PERFECT. To be honest, mushrooms are not my thing, but they absolutely nailed these as a replacement for a real meat chicken tender. It was made fresh and seasoned perfectly. I’m so glad I visited and will absolutely be back.

Pros: Friendly staff, Delicious food, Great vibe

DavidGlass

Points +18

Vegan
13 Oct 2023

Omg yes

I got the lions mane buffalo fried chickn sandwich a couple of weeks ago and I haven’t stopped thinking about it since. One of the best tasting and best textured patties I’ve ever had. The fries on the side were great. It’s unfortunate that I was only visiting the area for work and can’t get back there soon enough.

TyishaWilliams

Points +13

Vegetarian
17 Sep 2023

Diversifying Naperville, IL with Darn Good Vegan Food!

Today I enjoyed my second visit to this Naperville, IL gem. As Chicago-land gears up for the cold weather, Reggie and Renada have added hot and wholesome comfort foods like chili and mostaccioli to the menu. Both of which Reggie generously offered for my husband and I to sample. Great service and great ambiance. I enjoyed the banana blossom fish and fries. My husband devoured the 4 piece oyster mushroom chicken and fries. The chicken and fish were battered, seasoned, and fried to perfection, YUM! We will definitely be returning.

mlee212

Points +42

Vegan
16 Sep 2023

Amazing food!!

My husband and I are vegan and we eat here all the time! Everything on their menu is fresh and absolutely delicious!! We also love the people that own it/work here. They’re incredibly friendly and professional. So happy we found this place!!

Veganchrowe

Points +11

Mostly Veg
10 Sep 2023

Love this place!!

I stumbled on the Vegan Bar when I had to order new license plates next door. The owners are very sweet the the food was great. I had a burger, sweet potato fries and a golden turmeric. They were kind enough to give me a sample of the Chik’n nuggets. Everything was great! This is my new go to spot. I can’t wait to try breakfast.

Pros: Food, Atmosphere, Service

rjmarciniak

Points +766

Vegan
20 Aug 2023

Very disappointing…

I really wanted to like this places but unfortunately I just can’t. I ordered two Chicago Style Hot Dogs, which took over 30 minutes to prepare. When I finally got them, the buns were soggy and the meat replacement was cold and rubbery. The condiments did not seem fresh and were missing the sport peppers - which they replaced with ketchup!

I would try it again, but it was a very poor impression the first time.

JulieWasmundHoffman

Points +147

Vegan
12 Aug 2023

Yum!

We had the lion’s mane tenders and a chickn sandwich. The flavor and texture was divine. A treasure in Naperville.

Visited again (okay, two more
times), and it’s still 5 stars!

Updated from previous review on 2023-06-22

Pros: Exclusively Vegan menu, Great Flavor, Black-owned business

RGVeegN

Points +22

Vegan
26 Jul 2023

Oystermushroomlicious!

I travel often and as an 8.5 year Vegan, I’ll disrupt the most complex of travel plans to sample/support Vegan restaurants. There’s many that serve commercially available products which in fact are vegan, but then there are vegan restaurants which represent the passionate lifestyle through their food (e.g. chik sandwiches made with oyster mushrooms). Yesterday was my first visit and absolutely looking forward to working my way through the menu. I tried the Buffalo Chkn and Cold Buster Elderberry Tea-the tea was super refreshing and the sandwich was fantastic….just make sure you have plenty of napkins. Super clean place and really welcoming staff.

Pros: Environment, Menu, Handcrafted

BradleyWallace

Points +233

Vegan
15 Jul 2023

Vegan Bar

Jerk Chick'n tacos were good. Came with a side of fries. I missed out by not getting a smoothie, but I will definitely get one the next time I go here!

Updated from previous review on 2023-07-15

JenniferPooch

Points +245

Vegetarian
14 Jul 2023

A New Fave

I'm so happy to find a completely vegan place out in the suburbs! Their menu has a really nice variety of options and my meal was delicious. I especially love that you can order almost the whole breakfast menu all day. I ordered the breakfast sandwich when I went and was very happy with my meal. Will definitely be back!

Pros: All-day breakfast menu (except oatmeal), Menu variety, Suburban location with ample parking

Cons: Closes relatively early

XoxoVeganGirl

Points +150

Vegan
03 Jul 2023

Good food, odd placement situation

Went here while we were in town, happy to see a fully vegan restaurant in Naperville! Ordered the nachos, double jalapeño cheeseburger, and avocado burger.

The man who took my order must’ve been having a bad day because he didn’t smile once. The woman at the counter was very nice though, although she didn’t take my order. I greeted them both, and took a little time looking at the menu. The man behind the counter seemed agitated that I was taking a while, yet there wasn’t anyone else in the restaurant/line. When I ordered, he didn’t ask if I wanted anything else, just told me the total and held out his hand for my card. Later when two people came in after me, the woman took their order and she asked them if they wanted to sub normal fires for sweet potato fries. I was not offered this option, and I would’ve totally said yes because they are my husband’s favorite! Felt very disappointed with the service from the man, but the woman smiled big when she brought it out for me. I’m not judging the guy! Everyone has bad days, I hope he’s okay, or hope he works in the kitchen from now on if this was a typical day for him.

The restaurant is small, I’m assuming it’s exclusively meant for take out. There are two small tables with three stools. There is no bathroom. The menu is hard to read, as it’s printed kind of small on the electric menu boards on the back wall. I should’ve brought my glasses.

The food was pretty good. The lettuce on both burgers was not the right lettuce though. I think it might have been bad because it was pretty dark and not crisp. The queso on both the jalapeño burger and the nachos was phenomenal, however the chips in the nachos were pretty soggy, even though we ate in the car quickly after picking it up. The avocado burger was very bland, and the burger itself was very thin. I know it’s a beyond burger, but when we make ours at home they are much thicker, so I’m assuming they use a patty masher/spatula. Fries were a little too soft for our liking. Our order cost about $45.

I would be opening to try it again, but only if I’m in the area. I don’t see it, at this point, as a restaurant I would go out of my way for. They are still new though! I am open to giving them time to get their groove going.

Pros: Queso, Woman owner, Proudly vegan

Cons: Expensive , No bathroom, Male owner (could just be a bad day for him!)

SarahGibson

Points +144

Vegan
17 Jun 2023

Great option in the burbs!

What did I like? Everything! The lions mane nuggets are so good! Banana blossom fish had so much flavor. And we obviously couldn't pass on VEGAN MILKSHAKES! 11 out of 10, we will be back here!

Pros: Vegan milkshakes , Family owned, Fully vegan

Colette614

Points +72

Vegan
15 Jun 2023

Damn good eats

No exaggeration, this is our new favorite spot. We have yet to have something here that didn’t hit all the marks.

Pros: Flavor, Presentation , Variety

ehynes

Points +16

Vegan
24 Apr 2023

Very good!

I’m so happy to have vegan options in Naperville! Tried their beef tacos and they were delicious! Will definitely return!

Tammyk

Points +72

Vegan
23 Apr 2023

So happy to have new option in Naperville!

Loved stumbling upon this place, not the best location for foot traffic.
Everyone working there was incredibly nice and helpful.
I had the jerk cauliflower tacos which had great flavor with a little kick and then a hint of lime. Really want to go back and try the chicken options ( mushrooms)
Everything is fresh and cooked to order.

Pros: All vegan, The staff is so nice , Nice variety of options

Cons: Everything cooked fresh, so order ahead, Worth the wait!

jovegan

Points +37

Vegan
17 Apr 2023

The BEST Chix

They have the best chix made from mushrooms, seriously the best. Ate some there, ate some cold the next day, either way, delicious.
Another visit had chix and waffles, another home run.
Everything is vegan. It's so nice to go to a restaurant and be able to order anything and everything on the menu.

Updated from previous review on 2023-04-17

Pros: Best Chix served so many different ways, Location-the only all vegan restaurant in Napervil, Flavor-outa this world good

Cons: Seating for only 4, Order wait time-call ahead it's worth it




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