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    Loving Heart

    4.7 (238 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    LOVING HEART ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Coconutty smoothie - delicious!
    Katherine M.

    Friendly vegan local spot in Uptown. Great smoothies and food. Staff are friendly and atmosphere is relaxing with casual music playing. There is limited seating - 4 tables. I'd order to go and then head to the lakefront to enjoy!

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    John B.

    Chicago has an enormous number of vegan restaurants. I doubt I'll ever get through all of them. I ended up here largely because it was walkable from the waterfront. It was also next to what appeared to be an entire vegan grocery store. Despite it being called "Loving Heart" as opposed to the better known "Loving Hut" chain, they did have some fliers for the same Supreme Master associated with the latter. I suspect many vegetarians will have heard of this personality cult, of which I am not a fan. Then again, I'm generally live and let live with these things, and nobody here bothered me about it. My salad bowl included a bit of rice and a hefty helping of Korean BBQ soy protein. The BBQ tasted better than I thought, but the nut-based pesto was not quite as good as I'd hoped. Still, it was a healthy meal at a time and place I needed one.

    Summer Roll
    Heather R.

    Food 4/5, Service 4/5 Food: This is a fully vegan restaurant so that's always exciting and reassuring for me! I ordered the Summer Rolls and Tom Kha soup. I added beef like protein to the summer rolls and they were great. They were very light and healthy tasting. The Tom Kha soup was also very light and healthy but good. Overall I liked the food. The only change would be adding more seasoning to everything.

    Sunny and cheerful interior
    Mark D.

    This cafe is somewhat under-the-radar vegan, popular, but a small and unassuming place. We ordered takeout from here and the food was made quickly and lovingly and the host/cashier was super friendly. We really enjoyed our dishes: we ordered a curry bowl and bibimbap bowl. (Sorry, I ruined the spelling on the second bowl: it's a Korean bowl). In addition, we had the delicious summer rolls, which are spring rolls in disguise, though I'm not sure why they're going incognito. They live up to their name of loving heart and it is part of their mission to create love in the universe.

    For my first time here, I got the heaven wrap and mango smoothie with almond milk which was very refreshing. Everything was great!
    Ray B.

    Loved the heaven wrap and mango smoothie. Perfect combo before summer is over. Definitely will come back another time.

    Curry Bowl
    Scotti D.

    I love this small, vegan, family-owned cafe. Along with their large variety of foods and smoothies, there is always a nice selection of informational pamphlets and books on veganism as well as calming, classical music playing in the background. The food is consistently delicious and best of all they are very considerate of my food allergies. I'm so glad to have this restaurant in my neighborhood and I recommend anyone who wants to try vegan food to stop in! The curry bowl is my go to, but you won't be disappointed no matter what you try!

    Eden Wrap
    Janya A.

    This place was recommended to me by a family member, and did not disappoint! Me (a vegan), and my friend (non-vegan), both found something that we throughly enjoyed. We also got the strawberry cheesecake which was great. We were also given complimentary Fiji waters. 10/10 for this spot.

    C.C. H.

    Probably the best vegan food in a casual sandwich cafe-like setting that I have encountered in Chicago. Friend got the huge Eden wrap and a beautiful and delicious blueberry smoothie. I had the Loving Heart burger and thought the patty, veggie toppings, and bun were of very good quality. Also had a refreshing spiced iced tea and rice paper wraps of vegan Korean BBQ that were as flavorful as meat. Finished the meal feeling satisfied and wholesome. I would say the only potential criticism is that the restaurant plays a TV channel called Supreme Master TV and has other paraphernalia related to a set of spiritual/religious beliefs. No one proselytized to us, but the literature is definitely present.

    August 2019 updated menu with entrees and soups

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    Excellent food! You'll walk away feeling satisfied and full (not bloated). The food is consistent and always fresh.

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    A definite dining gem! A wonderful, unassuming setting that provides healthy and delicious vegan options at reasonable prices!

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    Delicious food, calm atmosphere. Had the Happy Burger and the BiBim Bowl. Very friendly staff. Would go back.

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    This place is wonderful! The chocolate cake is off the hook.

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    Green Dava Salad with Korean BBQ is amazing. Best salad in Chicago? Very friendly atmosphere.

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    Delicious. Good variety on the menu, and everything I've tried has been terrific. FYI the pecan pie is so so good.

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    I so regret not coming here sooner. My curry is delicious and huge. I whilk be back.

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    Good, clean. Not overly priced. I go to Chicago often and that is a good place where to hang out.

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    Behind an unassuming storefront lies one of the most unique stops I've visited in the city! Raw…read morevegan establishments are few and far between, and this will definitely be a new go-to. Originally on a mission for a smoothie, I was greeted by a friendly staff member and a much larger menu than expected. There is a slew of inventive food that all looked amazing, ranging from sandwiches to noodles and sushi. I opted for the Maca Picchu smoothie, a mini cranberry muffin, and an empanada. I was blown away by how flavorful everything was! The smoothie was creamy, lightly sweet, and very refreshing. The mini muffin tasted like a firmer version of edible cookie dough and was a perfect sweet treat. The empanada was not crunchy, but it was flavorful and the vegan cashew cream was incredibly smooth. I was really impressed not only by the taste of the food, but the texture and presentation as well. There is a level of detail and care that is apparent and really exceptional. Consider me a fan- I'm already looking forward to not only the next visit, but to bring more plant-based meals into my kitchen as well!

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    I crave this at least once a week on my way home from the gym. Can't go wrong with the burger (I…read moremiss the jalapeño one), the Korean chicken sandwich, the spicy el wrap, and for the love of god, don't forget the TOTS! I also recommend the cookies by the register and the protein shakes. Service is always friendly and the vibes are cutesy.

    After a week of juicing and water only, I was more than ready for my first solid meal. I came…read moreacross Elephant + Vine, a vegan comfort/fast food spot at 2315 N. Lincoln Ave., and between the menu and the name (yes, the elephant caught my attention), I knew I had to check it out. There's plenty of street parking in the area, I went on a Sunday, so meters were free. The interior is bright, green, and inviting, with lots of seating and great natural light coming in from the front windows. There's also outdoor seating, but it was a bit too cold the day we went, so we stayed inside. Service is counter-style, and the staff was very knowledgeable about the menu. It's fairly simple, but still fun and satisfying. I ordered an Impossible burger, tater tots, and a strawberry almond milk smoothie. My friend got fries, so I was able to try both. After over 40 days without fried food, I was especially excited for the tots and they did not disappoint. Overall, the food was good and solid across the board. Nothing that completely blew me away, but definitely satisfying. If you're vegan or vegetarian and craving a classic burger experience, this is a great option. The smoothie was good as well, though I personally prefer fruit-forward smoothies with lighter juices, so the almond milk base wasn't quite my favorite, but it still complemented the meal nicely. Overall, if you're looking for a casual sit-down spot with a cute atmosphere and a solid Impossible burger at a reasonable price, Elephant + Vine is a great choice. 3.5 out of 5 stars.

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