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Vegan World Cafe
Welcome to Vegan World Cafe, where deliciousness meets compassion in the heart of Chicago! Located at 1206 N Central Ave, this vibrant eatery offers a culinary journey through the flavorful landscape of vegan soul food. With rave reviews and a growing fan base, it’s clear that Vegan World Cafe is rapidly becoming a go-to spot for plant-based enthusiasts.
The cafe, run by a warm and welcoming husband-and-wife team, is celebrated for its extensive menu filled with mouthwatering options. Guests rave about the Soul Food Plate, featuring tender BBQ ribs that are perfectly marinated, paired with soulful sides like yams and greens. The fan-favorite blueberry lemonade is the ideal complement to these robust flavors, refreshing your palate with every sip.
One standout item is the Chicken Snaps, which diners describe as having an authentic texture and flavor. This dish has garnered ecstatic praise, earning it a perfect score from those who have tasted it. Such enthusiasm is echoed in the reviews, with many patrons noting the extensive vegan options available at the cafe, ensuring that there is something for everyone to love.
Of course, we can’t forget the diverse taco selections, including an exciting jerk taco that spices up the menu. And for those with a sweet tooth, the Pumpkin Peach Waffle Crisp provides a delightful finish to your meal, showcasing the thoughtful use of seasonal ingredients.
While the restaurant excels in many areas, some dishes, like the mac n cheese and braun lentil soup, have received mixed opinions. However, this does not detract from the overall positive experience that Vegan World Cafe delivers. For every criticism, there are numerous praises, ensuring that even the pickiest eaters are likely to find several highlights that will keep them coming back.
The joy of dining at Vegan World Cafe extends beyond just food. It’s about the experience—the welcoming smiles as you enter, the attentive service, and the feeling of being part of a community that celebrates cruelty-free cuisine. Each visit promises to be a culinary adventure filled with vibrant flavors and heartwarming hospitality. So, if you're searching for an unforgettable vegan dining experience in Chicago, look no further. Vegan World Cafe invites you to indulge in a world of flavor, compassion, and creativity!
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“ Okay yall! So I tried them for the first time. It was pretty good. In the pictures you see, taco plate with 4 tacos(that separate taco is the jerk taco). Then you see the soul food plate with fish(it was the bomb!), greens, and Mac n cheese. Lastly are the ribs and the strawberry lemonade! In my opinion, both were soooo good! I will be going back. ”
“ Super delicious! So close to 5/5!! But! It’s a 4/5. Here’s why: To Beginn with, I’d like to start off by saying that I ordered multiple times! (This is how good they are) What did I order: (from most favorite to least favorite) „Chicken Snaps“ the marinade was perfect, the texture so authentic and the taste was on point! Full 5/5! ( I am glad I still had vegan ranch at the hotel - great dip option that I unfortunately couldn’t order from the restaurant itself) but! They did however serve the oyster mushroom chicken with tasty bbq sauce as a side. Next up, BBQ Ribs! 5/5! (Again, I used my own ranch, would have been great if the restaurant also offered vegan ranch- I did not find it on the menu, if they did have it and I overlooked it- excuse me for this) Last 5/5 experience… and surprisingly!! The yams! They were just perfect. Why surprisingly? Because I originally ordere mash potatoes. When the food arrived, the restaurant wrote „so sorry - no mash“. I guess I’ll never know how the mash will taste … ;) Now… the least favorite options with explanation. „Mac n cheese“ - sorry… but I’ve had some real good vegan Mac n cheese and this… this was NOT it. Taste was neutral, noodles with hardly any season. 2/5 Braun lentil soup - sorry… but also not enough taste. Not enough season. Tasted almost plain. 2/5 All in all, I would still rate my orders 4/5 if you try the delicious items I’ve mentioned above! I am sure they have even more great dishes and I am looking forward to my next visit to Chicago to try the variety of their menu. One last thing that irritated me, as i ordered (via Uber eats) I did want to purchase the ribs additionally; without having to order the full soul plate. That would have been great! Lastly, I am happy to recommend this here vegan soul food menu! Finger licking good experience and most importantly, WITHOUT Animal Cruelty! Well done! Check out the attached pictures and videos to get a better idea of the description! Take care & Bon Appetit! ”
“ First time here and it will not be my last! I was met with such welcoming smiles! Both owners create a great experience from the moment you walk into the door. This husband and wife team were able to answer all my menu questions and told me that everything on their menu is great. Both were right! Everything I tried was phenomenal! I got the Soul Plate with the ribs, Mac & cheese, kale, and lentil soup and the Pumpkin Peach Waffle Crisp as a dessert. The ribs were flavored perfectly and the BBQ sauce was perfect! My kale greens, green lentil soup, and dessert were another favorite too with just the right ingredients! Thank you Vegan World Cafe team! I will be back and will send others to try it out! ”
“ The owners are very friendly and professional. Also, the food is so good. My personal favorite is the Vegan Soul Plate. I have not been disappointed, yet . ”
“ The food is so good. I got the gyro plate, it was delicious and tasty. I also ordered the lentil soup. The soup was seasoned and with lots of flavor. My daughter ordered the cauliflower bites and loved them. The seasoning on the bites was perfect. Both of our orders came with fresh cut fries and that was fried perfectly. We also got the blueberry lemonade and the fiber lemonade. The fiber lemonade is not too sweet and perfect. The blueberry lemonade is sweet but not too sweet, which makes it perfect for your kids. Especially if you don’t want your child drinking a lot of sugaring drinks, the blueberry lemonade does the job. Great service and great food. It was my first time eating here and I will be ordering again. ”
“ Delicious vegan soul food plate with blueberry lemonade! The sauce for the ribs was amazing, while the yams and greens were so flavorful and tender. A must try. ”
“ Respectfully the 5 star review is only for the watermelon beet juice and the fresh produce they use on the food. We are truly grateful for that. We give 0 stars for the food. Respectfully there are some inorganic products in their food filled with toxins and chemicals. My body always speaks to me as soon as something inorganic touches it so this was the first and last time I eat here. Grateful to have the awareness to properly detox the body to not be impacted negatively about this. I do not recommend this place. We hope that restaurants will do research on the appropriate things to use. Or hand make the items with love. The jerk jackfruit tacos were bland and flavorless. The shell was falling apart. I suggest grilling the shell a little longer or double the shell. We don’t eat fried food. That exudes extreme toxicity. So the Shrimp taco was out the question. We left in our order notes If they can swap it for another. Although it makes no difference because it’s not tasty in our opinion. We love fresh food, cooked slow, made with love, made from Mother Earth. 100 percent plant based food with no toxins. The No beef taco had a weird after taste. The macaroni is disgusting for a lack of better words. I’m speechless with how terrible it tasted. The business is doing well so folks like this type food so the ones that enjoy it indulge. The ones that actually care about their health and well being….stay far away. Wholeness and Infinite Love To All! ”
“ Excellent food. Tons of good vegan options. Would absolutely get it again. I can't recommend the soul plate enough. ”