MID KITCHEN

Really nice option to go to wit my vegetarian friend! I went with the reviews and had their…read morebuffalo bowl, it was very filling and the tofu had a nice tasty crunch. The ingredients were fresh and it was a good sized portion. The inside of the restaurant is very trendy and clean. The staff was super friendly and service was so quick. There's also space for outdoor seating. It is in downtown Evanston but parking is pretty easy, but make sure to pay the meter quickly ($2/hour).

Went here on a Sunday night around 7PM, and was happily surprised to see so many people eating here…read moreat this time. Ordering was easy on their digital tablet. they had tables both inside and outside, and since the air-conditioning was cranked, we decided to eat outside. It was so nice that their staff delivered the food to our table. I got their Elechik'n sandwich and fries, while my daughter chose the Thai Sweet Chili Grain Bowl and an Oreo shake. Overall, everything tasted great, except I felt their sandwich was a bit salty. This isn't fine dining by any means, it's more of a vegan fast food restaurant. I love that they had various vegan and animal rights magazines on the counter for patrons to read. Also, the staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. We learned that this location recently got a soft serve ice cream machine and they can make sundaes. We'll have to try that another time!

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Classic Salad (GF, VG, V)

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3.8(774 reviews)

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My best friend is vegetarian and Blind Faith came highly recommended by another friend when I was…read morefishing around for somewhere new (to me) to treat my best friend to. Blind Faith Cafe was easy to find and there was plenty of (paid) street parking available. We stopped by on a Saturday around 1pm without a reservation and we were able to be seated without wait in a booth. Service was kind but it was very clear they were busy. This was definitely a casual dining experience and we were not rushed through our meal. Inside this feels like a traditional more-than-a-diner but feels cozy like a local restaurant on a tv set where your favorite characters regular. I chose the chilaquiles, which came highly raved about by my friend who recommended Blind Faith. The eggs come any way you want, I chose over easy, they also let you choose between a tomatillo salsa verde or tomato ranchero salsa, I chose the salsa verde which was tangy with a kick but not spicy, just very flavorful. Both were described as relatively mild/not spicy to me by the staff. My best friend ordered the Vegan Mexican Breakfast with vegan cheese and my partner had the Huevos Rancheros, also choosing eggs over easy. Food came out pretty quick and looked delicious. Most notably everything was vibrant and looked so fresh. The serving sizes are large and were plenty for each of us. Prices are comparable to other brunch spots around the city and the quality was great. Blind Faith cafe was delicious and a good experience. I would definitely return and will absolutely keep them on my list of vegetarian options

Got food poisoning after ordering food from here. (Symptoms suggest cyclospora.) Apparently they…read moreare not careful enough about their suppliers. Will never order from here again.

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Zentli

4.5(142 reviews)

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Again a delicious dinner with friends--some of the best Mexican food I've ever eaten! Energizing,…read morelively space, attentive service. And the food--exceptional really!

We finally went to Zentli and could not be more impressed. Fantastic flavor. Beautiful and…read moreenergetic place. Very welcoming and just delicious! Looking forward to going back frequently!

Artist-Chef Alfonso (Piloto) in action

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La Cocinita

4.7(45 reviews)

La Cocinita catered our backyard graduation party and was spectacular! They provided everything -…read moretaco bar, sides, chips and dips, drinks and desserts, serving dishes and utensils, and a wonderful server who was sweet and helpful. The food was delicious, as it always is. The food wasn't too spicy for those who don't do spicy, but the large array of sauces allowed the rest of us to spice it up. The whole setup was a big hit with our guests, the ordering process was pleasant and easy and I would 100% do it again. Thank you, Rachel and gang!

Would have loved to have tried this place out but after being seated and being asked for our order,…read moreour server ended up telling us they were out of guascaca and therefore only three arepas were available. Instead of maybe leading with it... Ended up leaving to get something else because one of things that drew us over was unavailable. Maybe if a place is reliant on one key ingredient make it known up front?

El Pabellon Arepas

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El Pabellon Vegetarian Arepas

Shinsen Evanston

4.5(285 reviews)

Beautiful Evanston restaurant with fun vibe. There is indoor and outdoor seating depending on the…read moreweather. Although we started to sit outside, servers were super accommodating when we asked to move inside. We opted for a few simple rolls which we elegantly plated! Also, had to try the salmon teriyaki skewer which was AMAZING!!! Fresh sushi and other options... we will be back!

Based on the reviews, we decided to try Shinsen for the first time and order takeout. We ordered 8…read moreitems totaling over $130 with tip. The food was absolutely awful. The shallot rice with vegetables had no vegetables at all and tasted as if it was premade and warmed up again in the microwave. The shallot rice with beef was the same and contained tiny bits of burned beef. The sushi was not fresh and the crispy spring rolls were akin to dog treat sticks. The food is expensive and some of the worse food I've ever had. While I appreciate the business owners detailed response, there are contradictions. When ordering the shallot fried rice from the restaurants website on July 2, vegetables were included as an option. Today vegetables have been replaced with herbs. Nevertheless we chose the available vegetable option therefore vegetables were requested. The restaurant received our vegetables request as indicated on the pictured receipt and packaging. We received herbs and rice but no vegetables. We did not order through a third party delivery service. We placed the order through the restaurant website and I arrived early to pick up the food. I hope that the owner is able to receive my feedback constructively and take accountability for the issues my family encountered with the restaurant.

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NaKorn

4.5(493 reviews)

An absolute gem. Delicious food, cocktails & a masterclass in hospitality in such a lively yet…read morecomforting setting. All the way from Milwaukee, we will return!

This place is incredibly cute if you're looking for a nice ambiance. It was my first time trying it…read moreout and I loved the small attention to details. There was a live saxophone player and I loved the live flowers they had. Our waiter was extremely nice and took the time to explain the menu as well as their customer favorites. I order a Thai iced tea which wasn't bad but I prefer mine a little thicker and sweeter. It came in a thin tall glass which in theory was not a lot of drink. To start we order the chicken appetizer and fried beef on rice to share and unfortunately I did not snap a pic but these were listed under apps or shareables but the portions were extremely small. As our mains came I noticed that they were also small and each were around $20-$30 per plate. Not a bad thing if you don't eat much but I'm a big bang for buck type of gal. My family came to share and this place is a more fine dining thai restaurant which could explain the smaller portions. We ordered the pad Thai which was alright in my opinion I expected a little more flavor, the aubergine which was tossed vegetables as recommended by our waiter which was also ok not much flavor but beautiful plating though, and the coconut curry which was by far my favorite. If I were to come back here I would order that again, it was a nice light yet complex flavor profile which made me savor every bite. Overall good place for an upbeat fancier meal and I highly recommend the coconut curry braised chicken if you visit. Little pricey but that's just my opinion let me know what you guys think if you visit! Oh and they also give your receipt in a boat which they spin and leave a thank you card once you paid which was really cute.

Lovely interior

Pink Paloma special appetizer with shrimp

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Soulwich

4.3(630 reviews)

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Quick service, good sandwich, the chips were good. Simple clean storefront and not too long of a…read morewait. Good quick stop for lunch. Wasn't overly impressed to say I love it, but it's a good change up.

Fantastic sandwiches and salads. Comfy place, really friendly staff. Wish they had ice for the…read moresodas or maybe a soda machine :)

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Comida

3.8(132 reviews)

1.6 mi

Upscale Spanish restaurant in the heart of Evanston to impress any foodie! Ambiance was beautiful…read moreinside with modern feel from the decor to the decorative plates on the table. We came on a rainy weekend with our parents and it was relatively quiet, in contrast to the other reviews we got lucky in that regard as it wasn't crowded. Street parking was easy to locate with minimal issues. Service was exceptional from the friendly staff to the beautiful playing of each dish, you can tell they take attention to detail seriously. Food and drinks definitely appeased us on the quality of the ingredients and the well seasoned protein dishes. I had their fish tacos and was perfectly satisfied with it as well as the caipirinha that was well crafted by the bartender. For dessert, we opted for the tres leches cake which was not setup how it is traditionally made but we enjoyed the experience.

The food was mediocre! Chicken was tasteless and had the texture of rubber. Service was very slow…read more Chips were greasy.

Flan - flavors change so ask your server today!

Tres leches cake with whip cream, berry sauce, chocolate sauce

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Costilla Entree - braised beef short rib, ancho rice, black beans, plantains in mojo verde and cheese and served with corn tortillas.

My Little Kitchen

4.6(159 reviews)

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Looking for authentic mouthwatering Mexican food? They have you covered. Every dish is Inspired by…read moretraditional recipes from Puebla and very delicious. My personal favorite is the steak tacos with freshly sliced avocado. You can eat in or carry out and the staff is very friendly. They also recently updated the interior with a vibrant mural and quotes.

I was so excited to try this spot based on the review. I placed a pickup order. I was very…read moredisappointed with the steak taco, rice, and beans. The steak taco was tough and bland. Rice was dry and tasteless. The beans were very bland and tasted like they were out of a can. But the pastor was amazing. If I'm craving tacos and can't make it to my favorite spot in Chicago, I'll come back for the pastor and to try other items. I love supporting local businesses, especially mom-and-pop shops.

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Enchiladas de Mole Poblano with Chicken

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Alice & Friends' Vegan Kitchen

4.5(546 reviews)

4.1 mi•Edgewater

Tl;dr the food here is really great, even if you're not a vegan. Portions are pretty generous, and…read morethe menu is wide-ranging. Highly recommend the crab rangoon + soulful platter. ===== Stopped by one weekend near opening and was able to get seated right away! They have a good number of tables outside and inside and seem overall fairly popular since there were already a few tables before us. The menu is huge and had seemed to be mostly Asian-ish, with some other items sprinkled in. We ordered: - crab rangoon - 5/5 - very tasty and light, sauce was a great complement - soulful platter with 'chicken' wing - 4.5/5- loved the variety of components. The 'chicken' wing was a highlight and had great texture and flavor; cornbread was also really tasty. Mac and cheese had a strong nutritional yeast flavor, which I enjoyed, but kind of wish it were more cheesy. Mashed potatoes were ok. Generous portion of collard greens. - mush love - 3/5 - huge portion, but the breading was very thick and crunchy. I wish the individual pieces were split up more and the breading a bit lighter; i also wish the sauce were the same as the one for the crab rangoon. This one was more of a bbq. Definitely would come back to try more items on the menu! I was intrigued by the drinks, though they were extremely expensive (e.g. 9$+). Staff were friendly, and I appreciate the disclaimer on the menu that they pay their staff a livable wage.

First, I'm an idiot. I've lived near this restaurant OVER 20 years, but have never come here. Happy…read moreto report, no longer an idiot. I came here with a vegan friend and an omnivore friend. Typically, I reject these dietary labels, as what we all eat is food. Simply food. However, I'm also not someone who is all "OH EW, VEGAN STUFF, NO." I will not only never say that, but I will ALWAYS try something new. You should too. ON TO THE FOOD. I had heard talk of their Ramen, so I immediately ordered that. OH MY GAWD. It is so good. It tastes like "regular" ramen, but is 100% vegan. There was a strip of stuff (it was seitan) that looked like the pork belly that typically comes in Tonkatsu ramen. How is this not meat?! It was SO GOOD and had the texture of meat. But it wasn't meat. The broth is silky smoove, savory and . . . my gawd, I drank every single drop. The noodles and veg things that typically come in ramen were there, and just delicious. Writing this review, I am now craving this ramen. We had a couple other appetizers that were fantastic too! Some breaded mushroom app that was super tasty. I'm typically not a breaded food fan, but this was light and crispy and really tasty. The interior is spare, uncluttered, full of light and spotlessly clean. The staff is so helpful, friendly, and earnest with answering any questions. No booze, it's BYOB, but they have a lot of Kombuchas to try! A neighborhood gem that I will now keep in rotation when dining out.

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John M.

5 years ago

Amazing spot for breakfast/lunch! The staff members were super accommodating to my child's allergies and even made sure to check with the kitchen about them! The food was delicious and very tasteful! Can't wait to visit again!!! read more

Josh A.

2 years ago

Overall service and energy in here is very welcoming. Food came out pretty fast and tasted amazing. Server also gave us a free treat that was super good. Would recommend and will be coming back! read more

Umut B.

7 years ago

Amazing food ! My new fav spot for vegan food in Evanston.Pricing was very good and by the way they have gluten free waffle and chicken !

Crowley M.

3 years ago

You should try the Turkish Eggs, best i have ever had ! Service is friendly and kind. I like the interior as well, feels like home.

Ben K.

2 years ago

The croffles are amazing! The croffles are amazing! The croffles are amazing! The croffles are amazing!

Esther P.

243

3 years ago

A hidden or not so hidden gem in Evanston for breakfast Friendly staff and fast/delicious food read more

Donald D.

7 years ago

Absolutely wonderful place for breakfast! Highly recommend... you will not be disappointed

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