Checked out this hip vegetarian restaurant in Evanston. It has been a long time favorite and has a casual classiness to it unlike many others. Blind Faith Cafe has a pretty great selection of things to choose. Prices can be high but that's to be expected and usually it's worth it. The menu includes things like burgers and salads. Bigger than expected to be honest. It's got a lot of room for banquets and parties. There's quite a few tables. A lot of things to like about it. The prices are one thing not to like though. It's about $17 for the cheapest entrees. Many of these are a lot more. I got the Blind Faith Burger. Pretty typical looking. This comes with a choice of a side. She had the Gardein Chicken Sandwich, which is plant based except for the mayonnaise on it. The rest of the menu includes bakery items like cookies and pastries. For sure this is one of the pioneers of vegetarian places around the area. It's closed Mondays. They accept reservations. read more

Blind Faith Cafe - Blind Faith Burger - Vegetarian Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Great place! First time here with my husband and our friend. We are visiting Evanston and wanted to try this vegetarian restaurant. Relaxed atmosphere with tons of seating including booths and tables. Great menu options and we tried a variety from chilaquiles to the macro plate to the seitan sandwich as well as a desert and corn bread. Tons of food and everything was fresh and delicious! Super friendly and inviting staff. Highly recommend! read more

Blind Faith Cafe - Macrobiotic Plate - Vegetarian Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

See all

I have been going to Blind Faith since the 1970's, when it was further west on Dempster, and unfortunately my meal last week was the worst I have ever had. The Blind Faith burger was mealy and crumbly, but the real problem was that it tasted rancid. In other words, it was inedible. I did not send it back because I was someone's guest, so I did my best to nibble the bun around the burger. (The bun, by the way, was stale and tasteless.) I hope this was just an off day. read more

I love every dish served here. The desserts are phenomenal. Just go and try it out for yourself. :)

This was the third time in a few years we were at Blind Faith. The other time I went I think I would have rated it higher. But today I found that the prices had gone up plus the amounts of food were massive. I ordered the Mongolian stir fry. My dining partner ordered the quiche. Truly I wish we would have ordered one entree and split it, as we both ended taking half home. Plus, I guess we dined here after eating at pretty fine dining place where prices were comparable and presentation was better. Granted, we did not have half of our food to take home. I prefer less food (lower prices then?) and perhaps more original presentation. The service was good. The ambiance was fine! read more

Blind Faith Cafe - Homemade Quiche - Vegetarian Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

See all

I've only tried their baked goods, but everything was delicious and I could tell they used high quality ingredients. My friend and I shared a slice peanut butter chocolate cake which is their most popular one also. The cake was perfectly moist and the peanut butter frosting wasn't too overwhelming or sweet. The chocolate frosting had a velvety texture and the chocolate was a delicious semi sweet chocolate. It was the perfect combo of chocolate and peanut butter. I'll definitely have to come back to try their brunch menu and other items. Great place to hang out and get some coffee and baked goods. There's lots of free neighborhood parking around the area. The service was friendly and efficient. read more

Blind Faith Cafe - Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake - Vegetarian Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

I have been dining at Blind Faith Cafe for decades and always appreciate their vegan options and excellent service. However, I was very disappointed when I ordered the tofu chilaquiles with salsa verde, and it was so over-the-top spicy that I couldn't eat it. I've had this dish many times before, and it was always flavorful but not spicy to the point it hurt. (I am wondering if ghost pepper got sprinkled onto it?) Since I didn't want to waste the food, I told our server that it was way too spicy and that I'd take it to-go for a family member. (When my family member ate it later at home, he even said it was very, very spicy and he has a much higher tolerance for spicy food than I do.) Instead of the chilaquiles, I ordered a salad for lunch. The cobb salad was refreshing and flavorful, and I liked that the Gardein cubes were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Since it was cold outside I had really wanted a warm meal, but in the end, the salad satisfied me. The decor is trendy and earthy. As I stated above, we received attentive service. We had made reservations for lunch, and I specified that we preferred a booth, which they kindly gave us. The host even let us choose which one. read more

Blind Faith Cafe - Tofu Chilaquiles with salsa verde and NO sour cream - Vegetarian Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

See all

Excellent and very fast service. I tried the Seitan Marsala, which I liked more than I anticipated. The desserts at the table behind me looked absolutely delicious but I am not a dessert guy. I'm not a vegetarian but I would absolutely come back and try a few more items on the menu. read more

Blind Faith Cafe - Seitan Marsala - Vegetarian Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Everything is consistently outstanding! We always find ourselves ordering the same delectable dishes because they are simply irresistible. The service is exceptional--friendly and attentive, making us feel right at home. The ambiance adds to the charm; it's inviting and cozy, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere that enhances our dining experience. read more

See all

I was looking for a Small Bite before a show and I had always wanted to try Blind Faith Cafe. I'm glad I did. The service was great. My server recommended the Corn Meal Muffin. It was fantastic and the coffee was hot and smooth. I can't wait to return another day. read more

See all

So so so disappointed. We ordered take out and 2 of the 3 items were terrible. The breaded cauliflower was supposed to be fried, but it was soft, mealy and soggy. The spinach lasagna's tomato sauce was gross. It was more like a weird gravy. No tomato flavor at all. The only good item was the BBQ Seitan sandwich. read more

Absolutely delicious. We all loved, but we got (including 3 non-vegetarians)! I've been a vegetarian for 15 years and this is one of the best vegetarian experiences I've had! read more

See all

Stopped in while in the Evanston area. Ordered flautus and an omelet full of red bell peppers, green bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Had house potatoes and a corn muffin with it. Must admit that it was definitely some good eating compared to what I've had at several vegan restaurants. Big ups for attentive service. Will have to try a few other menu items. read more

Blind Faith Cafe - Flautus - Vegetarian Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

See all

This is only about the cafe and not the food! But paying over 9 dollars for a latte (with alternative milk to be fair) when they do not even have fresh espresso!!!!! Kind of ridiculous, and not tasty. Great service however. read more

BBQ seitan sandwich - flavorful and hit the spot! Highly recommend especially for the summer feels! read more

Blind Faith Cafe - BBQ seitan sandwich - flavorful and hit the spot! - Vegetarian Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

A vegetarian cafe? How good could it be? Well... Blind Faith is pretty damn great. Probably one of the most sinful, decadent, and hearty vegetarian food I've had. Ordered the enchilada and it was sooooo good. Would have loved it even more if the enchilada was more balanced with more protein sources like beans / legumes instead of it being so carb-heavy. But hey, it was good. Definitely think it's a place worth going to if you're in the Evanston area and someone in your party is vegetarian or you simply want to cut down on meat. You're honestly not going to miss the lack of meat. Their dishes are especially great for the upcoming winter. read more

Blind Faith Cafe - Enchiladas Verde - Vegetarian Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

It's beyond friendly from everything from everything to vegan, GF, keto just everything. They do use fresh ingredients. Like literally you can taste it in your mouth. Come there anytime, enjoy good food and drinks. Take some amazing dessert with you too. Customer service is fanatic, mostly come on weekdays during lunch. Always have a fantastic time. read more

Blind Faith Cafe - Vegetarian Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

This place is fine. I've visited a number of times and my food (as well as friend's) has been ok. At the price point, I'd expect more flavorful dishes - I've had soggy rice a number of times, as well as rather lackluster sauces/overall dishes. Their dessert selection looks amazing but I've never tempted anything after my disappointing meals. Vibe is rather 70s diner which makes the ambiance a bit strange. I so badly want to like this place but I've been let down multiple times. read more

The most pleasant dining experience we have had since moving to Evanston in April. Food is delicious, even if you don't like vegetables. No TV, nice background music, lovely servers. Make a reservation so they can prepare properly for you. They'll appreciate it! Gluten free and vegan available. read more

Very delicious and filling. Definitely worth a visit to Evanston from the northern suburbs. Excellent service too! read more

See all

We come here for a family dinner maybe once a year since my sister in law is vegan. I hear their cocktails are very tasty and fresh. My father in law got the Margerita and my husband got the mojito. Waiter is very attentive and we got our food pretty quickly. Guacamole - this was a very large portion and perfect for 6 people. We also got additional chips because there was so much guac! The guac was smooth and flavorful Pot pie - crust is butter and filling is creamy. This pairs nicely with the acidic salad Pesto pasta - very flavorful. I like the tomatoes that add an acidic flavor. This was also a big portion and we took half home. I added red pepper flakes at home and it was great the next day too Tiramisu - pretty standard and tasty Decaf latte - very creamy and had a full flavor read more

We made reservations for our party of 9 and were seated promptly. The restaurant was pretty full for Mother's Day and our server was very attentive and took our beverage orders immediately. Though there was only one vegetarian amongst our party, there were plenty of tasty and healthy for everyone. An order of Kamoosh for the table (tortilla chips, black beans, avocado, sour cream and melted cheese served bubbling) was quickly devoured. We had tostadas, eggs, fried rice, gluten free banana pancakes, Aztec hash. We also sampled peach cobbler, amazing tiramisu and peanut butter and chocolate layer cake. We agreed that the tiramisu was the best. As someone who generally tries to limit carbs I would welcome more vegetable options (there are salads) and egg dishes without carbs included. We had a wonderful meal and I should make a point to come back and sample the salads next time. read more

Blind Faith Cafe - Aztec Hash Brunch - Vegetarian Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

See all

Really, I just can't go there again, after years of BF being my favorite neighborhood restaurant. I must have forgotten my 2012 experience and went again a few years ago, when I thought my pasta was microrwaved: plate was very hot, food dried out with main dish cold. Yesterday, made same mistake. Ordered Enchilada Verde. Again, plate arrived at table very hot, as server warned. But scoop of rice was dried out, fresh greens on plate were hot (?) and the enchilada's center was cold. Considering the condition of the rice, fresh greens, and the enchilada, don't tell me this dish (the entire dish) wasn't microwaved. Promised topping of guacamole, not hot, a tablespoon portion, was obviously added after the plate was microwaved. Their food is just not freshly made to your order. Done. read more

Food is amazing! Service is great and the chocolate cake reminds me of my childhood! Tastes exactly like my mom's!! I sat there after having some of the most delicious empanadas wondering if I had just eaten while in PARADISE! It was as my first time eating there, and that was in December. I must admit I've been back numerous times since and am considering visiting tomorrow! You won't be disappointed! Must visit! read more

Global Vegetarian Restaurant with Vegan Options Food: I normally order a ton of items but I was warned that the portion sizes are huge (they really are) so I only got 1 dish today. I ordered the Kung Pao (labeled vegan), per my server's suggestion, and it was on point! The flavor was delicious and it had a "kick" to it. The cucumber and carrot side was so refreshing as well. Definitely one of the better vegan Kung Pao dishes I've had. Atmosphere: I came during lunch and the service was very good and speedy. My server made great suggestions and I loved my entree. While I could tell how busy he was, he constantly checked on me and I never had to search for him. *I LOVE a place that gives a free item when you check-in* read more

Blind Faith Cafe - Kung Pao (vegan friendly) - Vegetarian Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

See all

Blind Faith Cafe was among the very first vegetarian restaurants I visited over a decade ago. Having recently moved back to the Chicagoland area, I was pleased to stop here after a visit to the Chicago Botanic Gardens. The offerings are mostly simple and straightforward with a bend toward healthy fare, but it can lean a little pricey. I had the Hot Oven Grinder, which was tasty: Smoked gouda, mustard, mayo, mushrooms, onion, tomato and avocado served hot on our grinder roll finished with alfalfa sprouts 13.50 The menu says that their sandwiches are served with dressed greens or sweet potato fries, but the waitress also offered regular fries so I went with that option. My husband had the Vegetable Gardein Pot Pie, which he also enjoyed: Carrots, potatoes and peas, corn, cauliflower, mushrooms, onions, roasted gardein and cream topped with homemade pastry, baked golden brown, served with dressed greens 15.50 read more

See all

This is a hidden gem! I was pleasantly surprised by how much I loved the food as a full fledged non vegan meat eater. Started with the flautas and wasn't a fan, I Didn't care the the mushy texture. I loved the kung pao, very flavorful, so good I forgot it did have any animal protein in it. The Thai peanut noodles were also very tasty. We got some chocolate truffle balls and they delish and not overly sweet. I ordered the peanut butter chocolate cake and I didn't care for it. It had a dense texture and unpleasant after taste. I'm overall happy and would definitely be back. read more

See all

I really love the ambiance. I decided to take myself out on a date. I wanted something healthy so I did a search for "healthy foods" and Blind Faith came up. The server was very attentive. My salad came right up. It was a bit spicy due to the red onions. I plan to go back to try out the other salads on the menu. read more

Blind Faith Cafe - Cobb Salad - Vegetarian Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Blind Faith Cafe was so good! My wife and I had dinner here before a show at SPACE Evanston, which is literally around the corner. I am so glad we stopped in. The atmosphere and staff were super nice. The food was even better! I had the Shitake Walnut Loaf and my wife had the Kung Pao. Both were very good! Also fun is that each dish has its own unique plate they serve it on. We noticed this looking around the room at all the other amazing plates being served. We were in town to celebrate my wife's birthday. Our waitress must have seen the birthday card on our table and without being asked, brought a complimentary cupcake for her, complete with icing and a candle! So thoughtful.. and so yummy. This will definitely be out go to spot in Evanston! read more

Amazing food, good service. But buyer beware: if paying with credit card, the restaurant charges a 3.5% processing fee. You can ask them not to do so. Read the fine print in bottom of menu. I'm not an expert here, but I do wonder how they can get away with this. Illinois state law prohibits charging more than 1%. https://merchantcostconsulting.com/lower-credit-card-processing-fees/illinois-credit-card-surcharging-laws/ read more

This place is amazing - great service and vegetarian food in a charming little cafe. We were even able to make reservations for Saturday brunch for 10 the night before. Perfect! Their pancakes are really amazing - I don't normally eat those, but I would order them every time I came here. We all tried lots of different things from the rice bowl to the chilaquiles and huevos rancheros. The omelets are HUGE and floofy and the homemade sauces had lots of flavor. Service was excellent for our large group. I highly recommend. read more

Blind Faith Cafe - Vegetarian Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Came here for dinner on a Friday night for the first time in my life during Covid. I am fully aware of this restaurant and have been for over 25 years since I was in high school. From the photos you can tell we ordered quite a few appetizers and entrées as well as two desserts. Everything was amazing and delicious we could not stop eating and we definitely will be back. Pricing and portions are fair considering this is technically downtown Evanston area. Luckily did not need reservations but they are practicing social distancing. Parking on the street was not difficult this particular evening however it does cost money. Our server was very relaxed casual and friendly which made the evening even more enjoyable. This is a must visit and I can't wait to return. read more

See all

I wasn't looking for a vegetarian restaurant. I was looking for a quick place to eat with easy parking. I've never been a fan of vegetarian foods, and when I opened the menu, that's all there was...and gluten free (not my fav). I ordered the rancheros and my daughter ordered the gluten free pancakes. It was expensive but well worth the money. The food was top notch...mine came with a side of rice and beans (spiced to perfection) which gave the meal a little kick. Pancakes are pancakes and I didn't try them but there were no complaints from the "peanut gallery". My iced coffee was spot on and I left very satisfied, with a thank you from my tastebuds. Long and the short of it...a must try read more

Blind Faith Cafe - The Outside - Vegetarian Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

See all

Blind Faith Cafe is my go-to to meet my cousin from the northern suburbs. Both of us always have a great time and great food experiences. The wait staff is always friendly and accommodating. Hope to go back again in a few months. read more

Blind Faith Cafe - Once again, my Blind Faith lunch was great. - Vegetarian Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Consistently terrific vegetarian fare in a neighborhood favorite. Blind Faith has been here forever, but never feels dated. Great desserts too. read more

The menu has changed a little over time, but the atmosphere and feel good feeling has never changed after a wonderful vegetarian meal from here. Just an FYI, EVERYTHING is vegetarian here. The chef owns the restaurant if I'm not mistaken which is pretty awesome. The service is always efficient, and I'm never kept waiting for too long. The Bakery always has something fun and tasty especially around the holidays. If you enjoy vegetarian cuisine then you can't go wrong here. I highly recommend the Enchilada Verde and a Sugar Cookie. read more

I've been visiting this spot for the past 12 years!! Such a classic and reliable option for any meal.. the servers are fantastic and knowledgeable, some of the staff are true veterans. I would recommend their omelets and the Thai peanut noodles. I was even pleasantly surprised of the great quality when I ordered for delivery once... I'll do that again! read more

Blind Faith Cafe - Thai Peanut Noodles - Vegetarian Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Lovely vegetarian restaurant in Evanston near Trader Joe's / Frio Gelato! Overall, really solid variety of quality food that is friendly to many dietary restrictions. The restaurant ambiance, especially in the evening, is also very warm and upscale-casual. My friend and I agreed that the risotto cakes were pretty average, but we loved our entrees (thai peanut noodles / yellow curry). The portions were also extremely generous -- I had enough leftovers for lunch the next day! Dined: October 15, 2022 read more

Blind Faith Cafe - Stuffed Risotto Cakes - Vegetarian Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

See all

This Cafe is great if you're a non meat eater. The menu is quite extensive with fusion of cuisines and everything is vegetarian. They have a full bar, smoothies, and desserts. We were a group of 6 and some of the dishes that we ordered were the vegetarian pot pie, tostadas, Cantonese fried rice, enchiladas and Thai fried noodles. Everyone was pretty satisfied with their food. I was a bit disappointed in the Thai fried rice it was soggy and not very flavorful. I tried the Cantonese fried rice and it was really delicious. For dessert we got the peanut butter chocolate cake and the tiramisu. The tiramisu was really good. The service was friendly. Overall the food here was good for the most part but nothing memorable. read more

See all

Would like to see more vegan options on the brunch menu. Especially now that there are decent egg substitutes out there, I'd think a vegetarian/vegan place like this would have more room to experiment. Ordered the Vegan Mexican Breakfast here recently, which was excellent, but they left out the tortillas. For non-vegans, the Tofu Scrambled Eggs are awesome, as I recall. Have also heard good things about the Aztec Hash. For desserts, their vegan options are really heavy on the chocolate. If you don't like chocolate, that doesn't leave you with many choices. I've heard raves about the vegan chocolate cupcakes from their bakery, but where are the vanilla cupcakes? (Okay, yes, they now have peanut butter and carrot cake, but still, no vanilla?) All that said, their dinner menu is pretty broad and vegan-friendly, so this restaurant is still worth a visit. read more