Vegan Restaurants near River Forest

“Food and ambience at Yolk was great. We were here for a celebratory brunch and enjoyed our time. All the entrees tasted good. The only complaint was that the tables are too close and there was an extra chatty group next to us which was disturbing. Would be nice to keep larger groups in a different section since the restaurant is not that small.“

“Rented the private room for a party. The food was great, appetizers and main dishes.....amazing salmon & chicken parm, and the BEST antipasto salad ! Very good service as well for a large group. Parking is a little limited, shame can't share parking with dentist next door“

“I love to get a half sandwich with s soup here. Their bread is delicious too. There is plenty of parking at this location. The only reason I marked down the atmosphere is it gets a little chaotic in there during peek hours. Personally I wouldn’t go there to eat and work but again; great selection of food choices.Kid-friendliness: Plenty of food choices for kids. Great menu.“

“Celebrated our anniversary here…FANTASTIC - beyond wordsFood, service, sitting at the counter - entire experience was exactly what we hoped for and more.My wife is vegan and I’m not - and I’ll say the food was amazing!!!Highly recommend“

“Have been twice and my experience has been great“

“This place is the best. The food is to die for. I have been to Boonies several times now and i have yet to have a menu item that i haven't absolutely loved. The service is fantastic and the atmosphere and playlist are great. I can't recommend this place enough!“

“Fantastic pizza. Best I’ve had outside of Italy. You can literally taste the freshness in the ingredients! It looks like these folks don’t cut any corners. The burrata is unreal, I’m practically drooling writing this. Please order the burrata if you go.“

“We went Easter Morning for brunch and it was quite busy. The staff were not affected by the crowd, they were happy and very pleasant. The food was amazing. I would definitely recommend dining here. I know we will be back next time we are in Chicago ❤️“

“We went last night for the first time… Great menu options, food was delicious, portions were perfect, staff was really nice. I had the Grilled Salmon, he had the Braised Pork Shoulder…definitely recommend both.“

“my best friend and I just had the BEST experience at the whale! Our waitress taylor was incredible and the manager (so sorry but we never got his name because he was just being so nice to us) was incredible as well. We will definitely return with friends and recommend anyone to try it out! classy, but not snobby, cool decor, warm kind and accommodating staff, and great food and cocktails are just the cherry on top! try the carrot cake after your meal :) Thank you again to taylor and the manager again <3“

“The food sounded fancy and tasted SO good! Our server, Andrew, came up with the most delicious drinks! Superb service! We’ll be back!!“

“i am so grateful for such a wonderful evening at lula cafe! i went with a friend last night and the service, the food, and the atmosphere truly were all five stars. the staff were just so lovely, it felt as if i'd been coming for years and was a cherished regular. we started with the baked feta and it actually came with more than enough delicious sourdough to enjoy it with. you ever notice how a lot of places will give you something delicious to dip, but you run out of something to eat it with? haha clearly lula cafe wants you to just eat and have fun - they take care of the rest. my main was delicious and the ricotta ice cream with chocolate and cherries? i could have eaten a litre. thanks again!!“

“A not so hidden gem as of late now that reviews are catching up with the imaginative menu and exceptional dining experience Community Tavern has been consistently providing over the past several years. Menu is full of unique dishes… elevated dumpling and noodles are a signature. Beautifully plated and generous- but not overly. Cocktail menu is fun, with zero proof options that are spot on. Save room for baked Alaska. Oh, and ambiance is chic but allows the focus to be where it belongs. On the food. Upscale West Loop experience in modest Portage Park for a lot less and no pretense.“

“Outstanding! Highly recommended Knowledgeable, friendly staff and incredible experience“

“Papaya Salad, Grilled Squid, Crab meat fried rice.“

“Very impressive drinks and menu. A modern twist to Mexican food definitely 5 stars. Waiter was amazing at guiding me what to choose based on my traditional Mexican entrees I enjoy. Margaritas were AMAZING!!!!“

“Great food.There is much more space on the inside than it looks.Servers were polite.Nice calm lighting and atmosphereWheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. May be difficult to navigate a bit. Other more accommodating entrance may exist.“

“As Islanders living here, this place is a piece of of home. Onolicious grinds!“

“Some of the best ice cream you will ever have and so many options. The atmosphere is so much fun. The service is 10 out of 10 well no more like 100 out of 10. The lady working there was so good she is the definition of what customer service is.Just heads up, cash only but there is an ATM there.“

“Great neighborhood spot, great wine selection. Service by Conor was superb. Thomas the server assistant, was so warm and friendly. Those are keepers. Have not tried the wines, but I am French and a sommelier, the wine selection looks great, will come back for that. Highly recommend.“

“My guy and I dined there last night and I can only say that every aspect of this visit was, on a scale from 1 to 5, a 10. Atmosphere, service, cleanliness, promptly being seated AND served with a reservation, courteous waitstaff, and last but not least...every dish we tasted was superbly plated and tasted amazing. We had the restaurant week special with 3 entrees. We chose the pot roast, blackened salmon w/creamed spinach, honey chicken with fried pound cake, short ribs /mashed potatoes, shrimp n grits. Well done! We will be coming back!“

“amazing food and great tea! I will definitely be back“

“I'm a sucker for Heritage's Happy Hour Oyster for a while so had to circle back for the restaurant week. The whole experience was giving East meets West as it covers a good range of dishes/inspired cuisine. I was pleasantly surprised with how each courses was planned out, with very balanced flavor combinations, leaving me full but not uncomfortably stuffed. My favorite we're definitely the tuna crudo, braised beef and fiancier, hopefully that make the official menu one day. Overall great experience and the downstairs speakeasy space makes it so fun to eat and catch up.“

“Happily support this business. This vegan bakery is hands down the best cake I’ve ever had. All the flavors are true and delicious…NutterButter and Chocolate Chip Cookie slices are favorites as well as her Oatmeal Creme Pies, which are just dreamy….Ill update this post when I find all the photos of my slices!“

“Amazing food! Loved flute seared tuna sandwich, can’t wait to go back.!“

“Quaint, charming and delicious. Service was wonderful. Absolutely the best French Onion soup, ever. We give it 5 stars. We’ll be back!“

“Great service and delicious food;)“

“We had a delicious breakfast and the service was Excellent. Looking forward to coming back for lunch and mock tails.“

“We stopped in today on a tip and what a delicious treat! Highly recommend!“

“Wonderful service and excellent rolls!! Overall great experience“

“was here a couple of days ago, and this place just never fails to please. the steak sizes are not huge, but perfect size for a meal. it is truly family owned, mama has been here everytime i've been here. it is clean, service is attentive, and the drinks are honest. and hopefully they never change the comfort and ambiance as that is really the best! once you have been here, you'll never forget it and will come back. the only complaint that i have is that the flat iron steak had too many tendons (?). the rib eye and the new york were perfect. order those. and do get the shrimp appetizer, that is just fantastic. if you're coming with friends, any table will do, but if you're coming with a special person, try to get one of the screened in tables for more privacy. this is one of the few restaurants in chicago that offers that. and so you know, this place is extremely comfortable and easily accessible.“

“Small interior, but very nice outdoor patio space to eat at. Started with the chicken pot pie. Nice crispy crust and a great balance of peas, carrots, and chicken. Great flavors but the chicken was a little overcooked messing with the overall texture of the pie filling. The reason I came was to try a sweet pie and ended up getting the chocolate pud’n. The pudding and cocoa whipped cream had perfect consistencies with the pudding being slightly thicker. Dark chocolate curls on top being a nice touch and everything being encompassed by the crust which reminded me of brownie brittle. The slice was not overly sweet but gave me all the chocolate flavor I needed. Can’t wait to come back and try some of their other sweet pies as well the mushroom pot pie.“

“The beer selection was fantastic and felt very rustic and cozy inside. fantastic space“

“Best Sandwiches in Chicago!!!“

“The food is amazing: tasty and healthy. I love it. Thank you for also baking the Masala biscuit for our dinner.“

“great food, great ambience, amazing host!“

“Good food , good gem and good friends…..?“

“First time there today, but I'll be back again soon. The coffee milkshake was so good, as was their cheezy bread! Can't wait to try more!“

“This place is our new favorite for a casual brunch/lunch. We've been a few times now; the food is always out of this world good, we love the setup and service, and enjoy peeking at the grocery & bakery items — we'll have to try those next.“

“One of the better Deep dish places in town. If you want to try it and see if you like it, this is one of the few places that does it by the slice. They also have a sandwich shop included along with a salad bar and a smoothie operation too. All in all it's a good neighborhood place. This is not a destination place pizza IMHO. But if you are in the wicker park bucktown area, and want Deep dish, here's a good option, as most pizza places in this hood are the thin crust variety.ETA: No longer offering slices, bummer ?. And for the owner's reply: being endorsed by the noted hack, Steve Dolinsky, is not a mark of honor you seem to think! Still remains a good neighborhood deep dish pizzeria.“

“Mom and I stopped here for lunch while in town for a concert. Food was absolutely delicious - my rice was perfect and the lamb kabob was great. Mom loved the chicken shawarma. The portions were large and price reasonable. People were very friendly. If we lived nearby I would come here all the time and I'm keeping it on my radar for any future Chicago visits.“

“Amazing dine-in pizza spot. Unique pizzas by the slice means everyone can try something different. Their pulled pork pizza is the best slice I've ever eaten, bar none. Cheese curds are delicious too!“

“Excellent food selections. Wonderful flavors that exceed Mexican entree expectations. Margarita tasted like a margarita, but it was somehow different, its own tasty interpretation. I also tried the El Guillo (I believe that was the name), a mezcal and amaro cocktail with quite a punch. Enjoy!“

“I can’t comment on what I don’t know but I do know that the food is delicious and the service is wonderful! The restaurant is very cozy and clean. I recommend either location! I have never been disappointed.“

“The most amazing ice cream treat I’ve ever eaten. Highly recommended“

“Best pancakes in the world!“

“Come for the Pho leave with the Viet dip, pho fries and everything else on the menu. Food was on point and the staff was super friendly. Love this place, can't wait to come back.“

“good food and good service“

“Super , tasty food and nice atmosphere“

“If you are looking for an authentic Italian deli experience, this is it! You can not go wrong with anything on the menu. Meatball Sub is big enough for two. Definitely get the peppers. Gelato is genuine and love all the flavors. A must stop on the SW side.“