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    Kitchen 17

    4.1 (644 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Hilarious menu
    Samantha V.

    This place is so fun! Came for a couple shows (one of which I had an act in). The Fallen Log part of things is a really lovely venue for small shows. Great stage space, nifty little "backstage" area to the side of the stage for performers. Beautiful tech including these awesome tube lights. Just awesome, I'd love to come back again soon! The food is vegan -- I am not. But I enjoyed much of what I tried. My favorite is the bbq cauliflower "wings," which is a very hearty portion. The smores cookie is FIRE! Dang I want one now... The staff is very chill and friendly. Jaden was really cool both of the days the show took over. They've got some board games and such, a real cozy vibe as though they mashed a bar and a cafe together and strapped some Birkrnstocks on. I love it!

    Full loaded pizza
    Rupali K.

    Small place inside and dark lighting. I m not big fan of dark lights in the dark winter outside.Yoyou please order at bar once you made selection. Person at bar was helpful in making selection. Beer - 3/5 - not cold Hot latte with spicy chocolate- 1/5- watery consistency and not hot. Gyro sandwitch with cheese fries- 3/5- fries was the best part. Cheese is not same as I have tasted her in the past Full loaded pan pizza - 2/5 - lots of stuff on the thick pizza but lacks seasoning and spice.

    Pepperoni pan pizza
    Jen S.

    Yeah, I went back here for lunch, and now I feel bad leaving my earlier review up without further comment. The pizza was somewhere between mediocre and awful. Damp cardboard-tasting crust, cheap tomato sauce, big undercooked slabs of seitan pepperoni. The sweet potato fries were soggy and stuck together in clumps. I swear it wasn't like this before. I don't know, maybe I just caught them on an off day.

    Jalapeno Popper Vegan Pizza
    Ernesto L.

    Going into this place was a little different with strange pictures on the walls and creepy decor. Kinda like the place was decorated for Halloween and something was ready to pop out at you to scare the daylights out of you. The bathrooms are even creepier. It was dim in there, lit by a bluish black light and creepy paintings on the wall. With that said there were also familiar things mixed in there like pinball machines which were free to play. At the bar area I noticed an old video game from my childhood (Mega Man) playing on the screen. They gave us a controller and we started playing as we waited. There were also a plethora of games there to kill the time as you waited. This was awesome as the decor mentioned earlier wasnt so bad when your focus was on other things. By the way, the staff was super friendly and noticed a little refrigerated section that was all vegan desserts. We tried the turtle cheesecake and salted caramel brownie. Oh!!!! This were the most delicious treats!!!! i forgot to take pictures. Now on to the pizza! The whole reason we came here was to finally try a vegan chicago pizza...and they did not disappoint! This was so delectable and savory. I forst tried the Jalapeno popper which I was curious to try this weird combo but it bursted with flavor! Heavy on the awesome sauce and home made cheez the way I like it Its a deep dish. Know what to expect. Very filling You gotta try this one. So when I ate The traditional one it wasnt as tasty to me after eating the unique Jalapeno popper. Kinda like driving your dependable satisfying honda...then driving a Porsche and enjoying that unique experience and then going back to your good old honda after. This place is a must try when in Chicago and wanting some plant-based chicago style food! You will not be disappointed.

    Bar
    Jillian S.

    Hands down, this place has such a chill vibe. Board games, pinball machines, tv with Seinfeld playing... just so cool. At Kitchen 17, I experienced my first time having vegan deep dish pizza--I'll admit I was a bit bummed about that the small amount of toppings on the Fully Loaded Pizza and the consistency of the cheese (or dough?) seemed rather grainy. The popcorn tofu bites were yummy, just a little hard. Our server was helpful and happy to answer our questions. I'd like to come back and try some different dishes, though I sadly was not super impressed with the food I ordered this visit.

    Traditional Deep Dish
    Eli R.

    I decided to give Kitchen 17 a shot after reading about them in a vegan food blog, and seeing them on the Happy Cow app. I was excited to try the home of the original vegan Chicago style deep dish pizza. We ordered the Buffalo Cauliflower Wings which were absolutely phenomenal, and I'd totally order those again! We ordered a traditional Chicago Style Deep Dish which had sausage and pepperoni. I had mixed feelings about it. Overall it was good, but I was hoping for more. The crust was great, and what I expected, and y'all nailed the flavor on the sausage! However, I didn't really get anything that resembled the taste of pepperoni, and I thought the liquid like cheese was an odd choice, and just not the texture I'm looking for when eating pizza. The service was extremely fast, and friendly. The atmosphere was very unique. Although the building was uncomfortably warm. All of that being said though I'd go back and try some other variations of pizza as well as other menu items.

    Pizza With Giardiniera And Seitan Bacon
    Steve A.

    Hipness to the core is putting it mildly for this all vegan pizza joint located in Avondale. It has an entirely plant based menu, so no need to ask if anything has cheese or any dairy. Kitchen 17 of course is best known for pizza. Besides that there's also appetizers like cauliflower wings and other vegetables that are substitutes for meat. The prices are pretty high for a pizza compared to typical pizza places, but similar to other higher end gourmet pizzas places, meaning it's high but not outrageously. Avondale has a lot of hip places on Diversey and you can hit up this while around. It's across from Ravinia Brewery for an example. The food at Kitchen 17 is defined by pizza. Also there's tons of appetizers. There's stuff like the Macaroni And Cheese, but not real cheese of course. It's about $16 for a personal size, which is actually kind of big. These come with a marinara and the vegan mozzarella, and you get a choice of any two toppings. Last time in here we got it with giardiniera and seitan bacon. The giardiniera is like getting a few toppings. Be sure to get more than just a pizza if you can. It's kind of expensive so maybe the next time try the cauliflower wings or nachos for another option. There's no need to worry about anything for any vegans or vegetarians.

    Cauliflower Wings
    Xavier H.

    My family and I had an okay experience at Kitchen 17. The restaurant feels a bit cramped, which made it a little less comfortable, but the addition of board games definitely adds to the experience. Hence, the service started off well, with our waitress being attentive, but after we mentioned our dissatisfaction with the barbecue cauliflower dish, her level of engagement seemed to drop. In the end, we would highly recommend the buffalo cauliflower, but that was the highlight of our meal.

    Don't mind if I do!
    Angela W.

    Came to see The Kids play and I'm so excited to try the deep dish cheese pizza and one of the delicious sweet treats.

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    The food has been hit or miss. It's a fun place to play some board games and the staff is always super nice.

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    Couldn't ask for more from this place great pizza great movie playing on the tv. PHAT BEACH!!

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    Yummy saucy vegan pizza - they've been doing this a long time !! Delicious vegan options

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    Great atmosphere, food and drinks! Enjoyable bar and live music. I recommend this place for a good time.

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    Great service. Great show. Hell of a life was awesome and so were the bartenders. Will definitely be coming back

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    Gretel - elevated! butter chicken curry soup with cilantro + crispy paratha

    Gretel

    4.5(479 reviews)
    1.1 miLogan Square
    $$

    This is my third time at Gretel and the food was even better than I remembered it! We came around…read more5pm on a Sunday and there was only about a 10 minute wait. They sat us downstairs. I had only sat upstairs at the bar and outside, so I was happy we were able to see the downstairs. It's very intimate down there with only a few tables, while the upstairs is a lot more of a lively bar atmosphere. Service was good and fast. They are known for their burger but I am not a huge burger fan. Their other food is amazing though! Even my boyfriend who loves burgers agreed that the chicken sandwich was one of the best and maybe even better than the burger. Definitely get the mac & cheese, chicken sandwich, and french onion soup. The french onion soup was super cheesy and the mac & cheese was so creamy and perfect. Typically I don't like bacon in mac & cheese, but I love that they don't overdo it here where it overpowers the entire dish. It was only some tiny pieces of bacon just for the flavor.

    Came for the burger, but stayed for the drinks. Maybe I chose a bad night, but I thought the burger…read morewas disappointing based on its hype and Gretel's reputation. Hands down, the saltiest burger I ever had in Chicago. At least, they were generous with the fries. Laidback vibes and cool space, I would come back to try the other cocktails on the menu with friends.

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    Luella's Southern Kitchen - Nashville Hot Chicken and Waffles

    Luella's Southern Kitchen

    4.1(1.1k reviews)
    1.8 miIrving Park
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    Went to Luella's Southern Kitchen on a whim and I'm already figuring out when I can go back. The…read moreroom has an easy hum to it. Nobody's performing, everybody's happy to be there, and the staff treated us like they were glad we showed up. Start with the sweet tea. It's the real thing. The Nashville hot chicken and waffles is the move. The heat has actual flavor behind it instead of just burn, and it builds in a way that keeps you going back for another bite. Then I tried the shrimp and grits and had a small crisis about which one I liked better. Still haven't settled it. The grits were creamy, the shrimp had real seasoning, and I cleaned the plate. Fair warning: none of this food is for anyone on a diet. That's the point. Come hungry, wear the forgiving pants, and let somebody else count things for the day.

    Was inspired by social media foodie Tim Shropshire to come here the next time we were in Chicago…read more The food was amazing. Comes our piping hot! The chicken was delicious and the pancakes were out of this world. Similar to some of the other comments, it would be nice to first come in, sit down, get relax then have someone take your order when dining in. However you place your order at the front door and then can sit down. The customer service lacked tremendously from the youthful stuff(late teens/very early 20's) But I will say the most underwhelming thing about this experience was the building. Inside & out it was very primitive & just flat out old. I know they just moved from another location and looking to get their foot in the door. But hopefully a renovation is in the plans. The inside is a bit of an eye soar. Needless to say, I would come back if in the area because of the food. But I wouldn't go out of my way patronize them.

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    Soul & Smoke Avondale - Brisket Sandwich

    Soul & Smoke Avondale

    3.7(116 reviews)
    0.4 miAvondale
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    While visiting Roscoe Village we went out for lunch. We had several items and they were all very…read moregood. The side sampler was a lot of food. Portion sizes were generous. There are a couple of ways to order. There is a kiosk or a QR code to order and pay or if you are using the "InKind" app you will order from the counter. Once ordered there is table delivery. The counter staff was very helpful. There is a large comfortable indoor seating area and also outside seating both with views of the North Branch of the Chicago River. Tips I recommend the In Kind app and so does Soul & Smoke. If you're in a group share to experience the various offerings.

    I discovered Soul & Smoke Avondale via Google after searching for good black-owned businesses to…read moresupport on Juneteenth. Soul & Smoke was one of six top black-owned spots to support. This women-led restaurant in Chicago is renowned for its mouthwatering barbecue, brisket, and soul food sides, making it the ideal spot for a meal on Juneteenth. Once I realized it was the closest to me and offered a plant-based option, I knew exactly where I wanted to order from. I ended up ordering the smokey joe sandwich (vegan sloppy joe sandwich), with a side of mac + cheese, and a sprecher soda. Whether I'm using Grubhub or Uber Eats, I love ordering online because it's so convenient. I also want to praise my delivery driver for arriving at a reasonable time with my order and meeting me right in front of my residence. Grateful to have had a smooth online ordering experience because the likelihood of me ordering online again is very high. As for my order, my first response after my first bite of the vegan sloppy joe was, "Mmm, that is good!" If you are a foodie like me, then you know what the next few minutes--or, better yet, seconds--consisted of. Yes, I pretty much devoured that vegan sloppy joe, leaving nothing behind but what was left on my fingertips. The last time I had a vegan sloppy Joe was a few years ago in celebration of my birthday, and trust me, it wasn't as good as this one at Soul & Smoke. It could easily be confused with real meat if you aren't aware that it is vegan. I saved the side order for last, which was that delicious-looking mac and cheese. Mmm... "Oh my God!" was my initial response after my first forkful, which was lightly seasoned with a delightful taste. I must say it was the perfect side for the vegan sloppy joe. After my last bites, I had the slightest grin on my face, and the only thing on my mind was that I will definitely have it again in the future. The sprecher soda - cherry cola was the perfect complement to my meal. Introduced to me by Soul & Smoke, I am so pleased with this award-winning craft soda from Milwaukee's oldest craft brewery that I will be on the lookout for it in the future. I would gladly order from Soul & Smoke Avondale again, whether online or whenever I am in the area. With that, I am happy to share my endorsement of it with you all here on Yelp. Ambiance: 4/5 | Service: 5/5 | Food: 5/5 ~ You Are Your Choices. ~ Thomas G

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    Daisies - Stracci

    Daisies

    4.3(803 reviews)
    0.7 miLogan Square
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    for all the attention & awards, I thought daisies would be so much more expensive than it was…read more - the establishment is very farm to table energy but with Michelin recognition. our waiter was incredibly laid back and advised us on the specials based on fresh produce - for a starter we went with the onion dip because how can they really make that classy? ill tell you how: homemade chips that dont taste like dirt or burnt kettle crisps. thick cut yet still snappy and crispy wavy chips with enough oil to crisp apart on your tongue. I am a salt girl but even without clear shards fo salt on each chip these were the perfect amount. the dip was cool and creamy, more of a tzhaiki like coolness than a zingy guilt ridden onion dip - I tried the Agnolotti purely to eat purple pasta. the inside was filled with beet puree and ricotta making the dish hearty and filling. it was slightly earthy as the beet flavor powered through more than just the light sweet sauce. the roe on top miraculously made the dish slightly fishy everywhere to the degree where I asked the waiter if there was fish inside the pasta.....I loved it - the Cappellacci was a flavor rollercoaster. right away you taste the sweet summer squash, a warm and comforting taste. as you swallow your throat is punched with a chili kick. all on top of cloud like pasta pieces - the Pappardelle was about the pasta, the al dente thick cuts showcased the housemate pasta. maintaining an al dente doughy goodness with the quality of the ingredients keeping the pasta fresh and far from what comes in a box.

    Daisies has been on my Chicago food bucket list for the longest. We finally decided to go to…read morecelebrate our anniversary. This had me feeling like a kid on a milk carton because I've been missing out! The service was exquisite. We were greeted and wished a happy anniversary upon checking in. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and helped us understand what we might like based on our preferences. This spot had more seating than I anticipated and there are tables that can accommodate large groups. The aesthetic was giving industrial whimsical bookstore. They also had the jams pumping but not so loud that you couldn't have a conversation. Now for the food: - Homemade ruffles and sour cream and onion dip: This was a must get in my opinion. - Simple green salad: I feel like I can trust that Daisies doesn't source their produce from Taylor Farms, so we felt safe ordering. Man oh man I didn't know how much I needed this in my life. The dressing and the cheese were unmatched. - Mushroom Tagliatelle: Thebomb.com. You can taste the freshness in the pasta and the ragu was so savory yet not too heavy. - Summer seasonal pasta with sweet corn, jalepenos and cheese. The pasta was stuffed and had a delectable cream sauce. It was simply perfection. -1/2 chicken: Simply put this may be the best damn chicken I've ever had in my life. To think we were almost going to skip a protein and get another pasta but this was so good. I don't think words can do it justice. We had to get dessert because we knew that their pastries get a lot of praise throughout the city and beyond. We ordered the sourdough waffle topped with peaches and pecans. In the word of Foxcito.....FathaGawd!!!! Like Steph Curry...just don't miss We will definitely be back there are so many things we want to try.

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