Visited Majani for brunch on a perfect spring day a couple of weeks ago. The food was great - I had the breakfast tacos and my husband had the breakfast burrito. The food options are somewhat limited, but I think that's to be expected in such a small place making everything from scratch. Had a lovely time and will return if I'm in the area again. read more

My first time trying vegan food was at Majani's in South Shore. I had the greens and I hate to say this but they were better than my grandmothers'. I highly recommend, especially if you're a vegan on the south side. read more

Love this place One of two vegan restaurants in the southside of Chicago can't go wrong with that

It's a very good vegan restaurant. The food is always good and the workers are friendly. It is a popular spot so sometimes the wait can be a little long, but 9/10 you're in and out! My fave items are the fried oyster mushrooms and the fried grits! read more

Wonderful hosts and deliciously healthy fare--along with a beautifully diverse community who frequent this southside vegan oasis. The only challenge is they've already outgrown the space--a challenge when the food is THAT good. You MUST have the BBQ Cauliflower!!! Order takeout to avoid waiting for a seat...but either way it's worth the wait... read more

This is by far the best vegetarian restaurant on the south side of Chicago. This little gem is extra special because it's located in South Shore. The food is so amazing! I had the barbecue cauliflower which was made to perfection. For my main course I had the crab-cake tacos which were absolutely delicious. I had the Jamaican drink which is freshly made everyday. I'm so excited to have this restaurant in my community. The service was impeccable and the interior was very clean and modern. Take me for my word, this place is amazing!! read more

I had the BBQ cauliflower, the black eyed pea wrap with sweet potatoes, a slice of strawberry Cheesecake. All vegan and all DELICIOUS!! Although the restaurant itself is quite cozy, the decor and staff are supreme. I was referred to this wonderful place by my new herbalist and I can't wait to tell her and others about my experience. New customer alert! read more

This place is amazing! We had a jerk tofu wrap, BBQ sandwich, vanilla cupcake, and sweet potato cookie. The service was quick and the food is 100% vegan, delicious, and affordable. We especially enjoyed the sweet potatoes that came with our sandwiches. Can't wait to go back! read more

This is Soul Veg's millennial child. It has taken what the parent restaurant taught it, and made it better than the parent could ever envision. Everything I've tasted here is delicious. I love Majani. The ginger lemonade and sorrel are perfect. Just thinking about this is making me want to get some. Mouth watering. read more

Stopped in with my dad for his birthday today and it was a pretty good experience. We had the bbq cauliflower for an appetizer which was hands down delicious. I then asked the waitress what she suggested we try as this was our first time and we're not vegan. While she was very nice, she had no suggestions for us because she didn't "know what are taste are like". She could've let us know what the popular choice may be or even what dish was her favorite. That put me off slightly but I went ahead and asked if they had any mac and cheese or candied sweet potatoes to which she said that was the lunch special but she'd check to see if there was any mac and cheese left. She came back with mac and cheese for us but I was slightly shocked again as I wanted it with my meal. We taste it and it's not too bad but I certainly would rather have it with some greens, corn bread or something. We waited shortly for our dinner special to arrive which was potatoes au gratin, collard greens, fried corn and "pot roast/roast beef". The food was seasoned well but it was definitely different for someone like me who isn't vegan. I kept an open mind and pressed on. The owner/male came out and greeted us and suggested I try the strawberry cake for dessert. Now that cake was a hit!!!! Heaven on a fork!! I bought an additional slice to go as well as the lemon and chocolate cake which were delicious as well. On a side note, I had the ginger lemonade and I'm not sure why they don't serve beverages with ice unless asked however the lemonade was good but it is spicy. Nice ambience and I'll come back to at least try the black eye pea burger and get more cake!! read more

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I love this place. I've ordered from them a couple times and it's been delicious each time. My faves (so far) are the gyros and the BBQ cauliflower. If they expand their menu, they'll be well on their way to becoming the South Side's answer to the Chicago Diner! I'd love to dine in someday, when safe to do so. read more

I want to give this place 4 stars but from my last visit I can't bring myself to do so , the food was tasty but the service took wayyyyy longer than expected and the slightly rude waitress did not help the matter. I'll try again when they decide to serve full item menus and not have you reading the "full item menu" for 20 min knowing d*mn well those aren't serving an option read more

Excellent vegan!! So gooood!! Had the black eye bean burger, amazing sauce, super tasty burger, great bread. Also sweet potato cookie! Also deep fried grits. Soooo good. read more

First time at this restaurant which came highly recommended. The food was great, will definitely visit again next time I come into town, however the server's bedside manner needs a MAJOR improvement! She never introduced herself asked if we had any questions, or if we had ever dined there before. I inquired about the dinner special and was told it doesn't start until 3. I was never told about the lunch special, it was only after I ordered I seen they had a chalkboard with the specials written on it. I will give her an allowance it was a busy Saturday afternoon HOWEVER being polite and having good customer service skills are FREE!! Once we received our food she never came back to check on us, I had to go up to counter to retrieve more napkins, we asked for more sauce for the falafel burger and she said she would bring it to us and never did. The chef did ask how everything was and I did tell him her service left something to be desired. The three star rating is based solely on the service I received, again the food was great and I will eat here again but probably call ahead for take out. read more

The food is excellent. We ordered the BBQ cauliflower for appetizer. Then ordered the daily dinner, included black eye pea ribs, potato salad, baked beans, greens & cornbread and a salad. Everything was excellent and seasoned well. Also tried the sorrel punch, that was very good. Finished with chocolate cake and a sweet potato cookie, very good as well. Will definitely be back. read more

Awesome fresh flavorful vegan food!! It's a bit small in terms of the size of the location but it is worth the trip. Definitely going back.

This play has the worst vegan food I have ever eaten. They have cooks that's never even tried there own products to give advice or recommend. So how could I trust the food is going to be right. DO NOT EAT HERE! I spent $30 and got garbage!!! read more

The food is incredible and A MUST if you are OR ARE NOT vegan or plant based. Unfortunately, the service is completely deplorable and lack luster. This restaurant has the potential to be next level but the service aspect which I would imagine could be rectified easily with proper customer service or hospitality training to help elevate the staff. There is often no greeting upon entry, a long wait, incorrect order, insufficient attention by the staff or worst the frigid interior temperature of the restaurant that on 3 occasions made it unbearable to eat. The cuisine however brings others and myself back because again the food is incredible. read more

Great spot! Love that it's in South Shore and completely VEGAN! Not many of these on the south side. Food is tasty and affordable. I will definitely be back! read more

I'd been hearing about Majani and finally decided to give it a try yesterday. I'm not full blown vegan but I'm trying to go that route. After eating here, I'm thinking I may need to give it a shot! Everything I tried was delicious. The BBQ cauliflower was amazing and the crab cake sandwich (it was really tofu) had me licking my chops (no pun intended). Oh, my dad tried the lunch special that came with mac n cheese. I dipped my fork in to try and had to do a double take. Why? Because it tasted like it was soul food...the kind of mac n cheese your grandma might mac except there was no cheese!! BOMB AF. Great customer service and I love that it's black owned. I will def be returning to try more on the menu!! read more

Good vegan spot. Suitable for vegan or even non vegan. Small casual and inviting. I had the breakfast burrito with potatoes and it was very good. Definitely a place to check out and I would return for sure. read more

I'm not vegetarian in the slightest but I will certainly be back for that barbecue cauliflower; it was perfect. It was fried and battered just right and the sauce was a great balance of sweet and tangy. EDIT: I have since been back a few times and everything I've had there has been great - mac & cheese, cabbage, sweet potatoes, everything. It's one of those places you can trust to have consistently excellent quality across many dishes. Staff is friendly too. read more

The food is excellent :D. I'm a new pescatarian and have been searching for vegetarian options that are not pretend chicken or pretend ribs, etc. I often eat Greek and Indian take out in search of good options. This is my new favorite spot! This food is as it appears, is well seasoned and delicious! Pleasant staff too. read more

I visited this restaurant today, and it was fabulous!! The Fried Grits and BBQ Cauliflower were AMAZING!! The staff was friendly and the food was delicious, I can't wait to go back!! read more

I love the location and vibe of this place! It is small, but the service is on point. The food is good, but could use more flavor with spices and things. I'll definitely be coming back to try more food because their menu changes daily according to the staff. read more

SO GOOD. I love the bbq cauliflower and fried grits. The atmosphere is also really special. It's crowded and can be hard to get a table, but it's worth it. The desserts are more pricey at times, but worth it. Also, the soups are delicious. My husband loves their salad dressing. I highly recommend stopping by. read more

This is the food that has been missing from the Southside. The food was great. I had the tacos, BBQ cauliflower and the chocolate cake. They were all excellent. Can't wait to go again. read more

Food is always delicious and delightful. It's always a great time to feel the energy of the place and all it's good vibes. Glad to see a wonderful addition to the south shore community read more

This relatively new (just over a year old) restaurant is a gem in the South Shore neighborhood. The Chefs and wait staff are personable and accommodating. It's great if dining alone or in a large group. I celebrated my 30 year veggie-versary here this spring and Chef Tsadakeeyah graciously accommodates my large group. I've visited for Sunday brunch as well as lunch and dinner on other days. The food is delicious. They offer raw as well as cooked foods, including desserts, all vegan. I love the atmosphere there - patrons are kind and friendly as well as the staff. Very nice decor. This is one of my favorite restaurants. Street parking is usually easy to find within the block. For commuters it's right at a South Shore line train stop and about a block from the 71st and Yates bus stop. read more

I've been to this restaurant on many many occasions, too many to count. I've received poor customer service maybe twice before ( unorganized, scrambling,etc) but today was the straw that broke the camels back. There's no professional management here. So today I order, wait 20 mins, get my food, get home... take the very first bite of my soul bowl and the "Mac and cheese" is literally elbow noodles and silken tofu then baked. No flavor gross texture, beige in color, candied yams were not candied and greens were tasteless. Again I've been to this restaurant time and time again and the food has always been good. It's been several months maybe even a year since I've been here last sooooo I'm definitely disappointed AND confused. (I've raved about them for years) I also got a side of fried grits that was seasoned perfectly that also let's me know it's not my taste buds. AND I forgot to mention the new containers... which wouldn't be an issue if the new serving size wasn't significantly smaller. One ice cream scoop of each item... for $16. I call the restaurant and explain that my meal was unsatisfactory upon tasting and would like to exchange it...the girl who answered the phone had clearly not been trained should there be an issue with a customers order, ( not her fault, very nice just unprepared) I ask to speak to management she tells me to hold, I wait about 3 mins she comes back and says the manager said we can't exchange or refund your order. I again ask for the manager, I hold again and another cashier gets on the phone identifying as the "trainer" and repeats the same thing "we can't exchange your order" at this point I'm livid as I don't like for things to be repeated to me, I comprehend very well, also I paid $25 bucks total for one takeout meal... you mean to tell me you don't have a resolution???? They are always scrambling and don't know what to do so again at this point I'm pissed. my request was to speak to the Decision maker and provide them with a few tools to assist their future customers ( as I will no longer be one) ok carrying on, the cashier at this point doesn't know what else to say so she gives me a phone number to "commissary" where I can reach the manager/ decision maker... ok cool. I call and the number rings indefinitely w/ no voicemail. I call back to get a different number and they tell me that's the only number and to try and call back later. Internally livid but holding my composure. No one showed any type of concern for a returning paying customer who politely expressed her disappointment with the UNUSUALLY BELOW AVERAGE MEAL. Honestly, you'd rather my last impression of your business be unsatisfactory? No problemo read more

Food so good you could slap ya momma I absolutely love their food. I haven't had a bad order yet. The food is a bit on the pricey side for the portions, but it tastes awesome sauce with a side of real cool beans read more

I visited this place after being disappointed at the other vegan spot on the south side. The one good thing about that visit was talking to a woman who told me about Majani. When I arrived it was a cute little corner spot that stood out. The waiter was super friendly and the decor was perfect for the mission! But the food.... THE FOOD WAS GREAT! Ok, honestly, I only had the fried grits because I literally left one restaurant and came here ( Don't judge) but it's been on my mind since I left. The sorel was really good too. The patrons were friendly and one man even came from across the restaurant to get the door for me and my car seat! The chef came out to ask how we enjoyed the food and I love the fact they they are supporting local farmers! I would certainly recommend and will certainly be returning read more

Man look all I can say is this place fire offers the best veggie comfort food. y'all need to try these bbq cauliflower

Vegan soul food?! Locally sourced from community gardens, quick, friendly service, atmosphere that's cool yet cozy?! Delicious, affordable, and trueee. Majani is a new little gem of South Shore and their cauliflower wings are the best I've ever had. Make sure to stop by... but maybe for takeout... the size of a coffeeshop. My boyfriend and I split the chef's special for $16 and were not disappointed. Or hungry! read more

I've been here twice. 1st I had the BBQ calliflower, it is great. I also had the gyro sandwich and was not impressed by the gyro..the seitan was like dry bread, and completely flavorless. My son got a piece of the lemon cake and I was blown away by how good it was. The waitress was polite and helpful, but the worse thing about the whole experience was the water..it taste like a plastic bucket..I was afraid for my kids to drink it.. the second visit was better. I got tofu tacos, they were good, but they should marinate their tofu so there is flavor throughout them, cause the sauce saved them. It was not the worst tofu I've ever had, but definitely the worst at a vegan resturant. And this time the water taste like chlorine so, we didn't drink that either but, the sorrel was good and the waitress was very nice and helpful. I'd like to come back to try some more things, cause I'm sure there are some other great choices. read more

The service here is top notch. I generally have the greens and beans with a side of oyster mushrooms amazing

My first time here. I tried their Crabcake tacos...Simply delicious!!! Great food, welcoming ambiance and friendly service; needless to say, I'll be back here again! read more

My first visit definitely will not be my last...I enjoyed the fried grits, greens and cornbread ( which reminds me of my grandmother hot water cornbread cakes) , yams and okra...the space is a little small with great service ( thanks for the picks Daniel) but does the trick for a great soul food fix. I will be returning for the bbq cauliflower and the taco salad (it caught my eye on someone's plate). read more

This place is great! I'm not a vegetarian and would recommend this restaurant to anyone. We had the lentil mushroom burger, jerk tofu, cauliflower corn soup, Mac and cheese, and pumpkin seed pate/sweet potato wrap. It was all delicious. The jerk tofu had some kick to it. Next time I go, I'm going to get the bbq cauliflower and fried cheese grits. The people next to us had them and they looked great. Great addition to the South Shore. read more

This cute little corner cove atmosphere was the perfect mid-week atmosphere for date night!