Excellent experience as usual. This time we sat on the patio for the first time. The atmosphere was…read morecosmic as well as the service. Matt was incredible and made some great recommendations. Planta has become a staple location for fine vegan dining for my family. We've never had anything but a top notch experience. Though this was an wedding anniversary activity, we've brought up to 7 or 8 people and all were enamored by the experience. Keep up the excellent work.

My husband invited me to a dinner at PLANTA. He had a reservation. When we arrived, he walked up to…read morethe host and we were seated at one of the booth tables. I loved the interior design of the restaurant! Our waiter was so friendly. She asked us whether it was our first time there, then she explained the concept of the restaurant and how everything on the menu is plant-based vegan. They encourage family style eating so people can share - no need to ask us twice. That's our jam. Here is what we ordered: -- Volcano Roll -- Firecracker Roll -- Chili Crab Noodles -- Bang Bang Broccoli -- Japanese Sweet Potato As a non-vegan, PLANTA is one of the best vegan restaurants that I've been to. Food was fantastic, the sushi was very good, and they had nice mocktails as well.

I honestly was so surprised by how good the food was. The plant based Asada tacos were seasoned…read morewell, the Asada fries came topped with a delicious fresh guacamole, and the star of the show (the Baja tacos) were just phenomenal. I loved that they kept the flavors consistent with how I remember non-vegan food being. And it was such a good concept for the Baja taco to fire avocados as a substitute for the fish. Definitely recommend trying the red salsa to top off the tacos and the sangria to pair with your meal. As far as the ambiance goes, the music was fun , the windows were open, and the vibes were summery and fun. Decor could be slightly more up to date but it didn't take away from the experience. The waitresses were pretty nice , but when it hits closing time they will definitely let you know!!

Okay vegan Mexican food. Had the quesabirria tacos, and sampled the following: the enchiladas, the…read moreburrito, the nacho platter, the elote appetizer, and the horchata. Family members also got the kids' size quesadilla and the Mexican-burger. Horchata was the best. Loved the cinnamon. The consome for the birria tacos was a bit watery and bland. The quesadilla cheese did not melt very well and the nachos also had unmelted cheese. Flavor wasn't bad but wasn't stellar either. Food was 3/5 but I'm giving them an extra star because they were able to seat us very quickly when we were very hungry after a lot of traveling.

Excellent food, decent service and unpretentious ambiance…read more One needs to order on an iPad, and the server then brings the food to you. My father and I ordered the glass noodles, spring rolls, and dumplings. While all three items were excellent, the spring rolls stood out. The dipping sauce was particularly delicious. Service was exceptionally quick, and the server was kind enough to recommend a good boba place nearby The ambiance is not spectacular, but it was almost charming in its charmlessness. Restroom was clean. Overall, I recommend Veggie House for its excellent food and quick service.

No frills vegetarian Chinese food in a cool part of Chinatown. Easy ordering, fast service,…read moredelicious food. Can be a go to take out spot for colder months! Pro Tip: don't forget to try their fortune cookies post meal!

Port Union was. Great experience. The menu has a great deal of variety and had something for…read moreeveryone in our party. There are several dishes each for vegetable, seafood, and meat, as well as pasta dishes, small bites, and desserts. My favorites were the PU burger and the Arrachera. Both were unique and had distinct enhancements that took the dish above your normal fare. The burger had a super melty cheese that was almost like a hollandaise sauce. Bun was so soft. The Arrachera had delicious chimichuri as well as potato pave on the side that complemented the meat perfectly. The cocktail list was also excellent with a ton of variety. 'The Last Word' was delicious as well as the aviation. Service was friendly and very helpfully explained the menu options to us. Overall a great experience at Port Union and well worth a visit.

Another great experience and Bloom. Love this plant based restaurant offering creative menu items…read morethat anyone can enjoy! The inside of the restaurant is designed very elegantly & the staff is superb! All the dishes we tried were great, from thr hand rolls to the gnocchi. Recommend a stop here even if your primary diet isn't vegan you will not be disappointed. Pro Tip: try the desserts as well while visiting. Also very creative and satisfying!

Runaway Cow is awesome! I love getting the Jokers Snowstorm and their peanut butter chocolate shake…read moreoff of their regular menu but they do a great job with their seasonal flavors and sundaes. Allison is always helpful with her suggestions and patient with my questions. I'm gluten free so I really appreciate having a variety of cone and topping options. I ordered an ice cream cake for my boyfriends birthday this year. It was both delicious and beautifully decorated. Thanks!

Went on a hot 95 degree day for some ice cream…read more The owner was very sweet, kind, and informative. She explained the different types of ice creams to us and even gave us a sample! We ended up getting two snowstorms. We didn't enjoy them because they had a strong vegan taste. You could taste that they used alternative dairy options. Even with the brownie swirled into the soft serve which was also vegan. The soft serve was also not that cold/firm and was melting as soon as we got them plus super sweet ( overly sweet for my liking). However, the place is very cute on the inside, and if you don't mind the vegan forward ice cream taste, you'll enjoy it here. I think I'll come back and try some other options...which might not have such a strong alternative dairy taste.

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. I took home an additional order of this ramen for my BF and he became obsessed as well! 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.

Totally 100% vegan, but I heard they were closing before the end of November…read more We came here on a Friday night around 5pm. They do allow children and have live shows at night. I got a beer, Maplewood IPA, and vegan nachos with "beef". They were very wet, they also had mixed greens on top which were nice but weird. For my main meal I got a fried chicken sandwich which had tempeh as the protein. It was very thick and dense but tasty. It came with French fries. My partner got a sour beer, and a chicken parm sandwich with French fries. He reported his was also very thick / dense.

7/4/2026,They are permanently closed for a reason. See owner's comments. Customers are always…read moreright. Update from 4/28/2025 review, The Geo ?? had the most piss poor attitude from the beginning of my 1st transaction to this one. He started to gaslighting me that i was arguing(trying to make a scene)when I attempted to educate him on the reward program. I really kinda like a few things I On my 1st visit before I left the drink, I forgot to alert him that I wanted light ice so My drink, he mumbled that all he could do was pour out some of the ice. So that was very cold of him. He was rushing for no reason. I also witnessed the same crappy service without another young lady, maybe some woman hurt him, and he's taking it out on us women :( The service is a concern it makes the entire experience extremely cold and not worth the overpriced items. The only dessert they have is the cookie Everything else tastes like big ass globs of peanut butter. Yuck. Not sure how you're still open. People must be really desperate. I am retiring from this place. I would prefer Visiting "My Pie" Visit date 4/26/25 Saturday

First time here. Very pleased with the vegan menu that had lots of delicious meat substitutes!…read moreLow-key indoor and outdoor seating in a lively neighborhood. Helpful server explained the menu options. Where else can you get a $5 veggie burger? Nowhere. Loved the tangy Korean chik'n burger. Fast service. Casual spot. Would come again. Thank you for the inspired vegetarian food!

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.

I was excited to try this place. It was super busy on a Sunday evening and I was by myself so I was…read moreseated at the bar. It looks like they do a lot of carry out too. The lemonade I had was out of this world delicious. I think it was mango I just told them to give me whatever was good. I had a vegan gyro sandwich and it was ginormous!! I could only eat half of it so I made a nice leftover meal the next day! The only downside is it shares a kitchen with a carnivorous restaurant so I was confused at first because I thought it was a vegan restaurant and when I walked in they asked me if I wanted a vegan menu or a regular menu, and there were people next to me eating meat. So if you are vegan just be aware of this. Overall it was delicious and I would go back to try more menu items. And hopefully bring more people so we can sit at a table.

Great food, drinks and service! I love v that this restaurant caters to vegans and carnivores.read more

Not sure if I was just starving or if the food was really as SPECTACULAR as it looks! Either way,…read morethis place was a 10/10 and is totally worth the try even if you aren't vegan! Run, don't walk! I couldn't choose between the Asada Fries or Enchiladas, so I got both and they did not disappoint. The Chimichanga was good too. Honestly, everything was seasoned to perfection! I also tried the dirty horchata & it was perfect! I'll definitely be back soon. Next time with more family and friends!

I tried Penelope's for the first time this week, and it was actually really good! I'm not vegan, so…read moreit was a little different from what I'm used to when it comes to Mexican food, but I have to give them credit -- they did an amazing job with the seasoning and substitutions. The dishes were still filling and had textures that felt familiar while keeping the vegan twist. I ordered the enchiladas, and they were AMAZING! The sauce on the side was so good that I had to get some to-go. The pineapple margarita was also a highlight -- it was fresh, well-made, and honestly good enough that I'd come back just for the drinks. The inside is super cute and colorful, and it's in a great location. Definitely a fun spot to check out, whether you're vegan or just looking to try something different!