Vegan
American
Chinese
Organic
Delivery
Take-out
Asian
Catering

Fully vegan kitchen focusing on Asian and American cuisine. Vegan options include vegetable dumplings, vegetable spring rolls, popcorn nuggets, agedashi tofu, and more. Open Mon 4:00pm-9:00pm, Wed-Thu 4:00pm-9:00pm, Fri 4:00pm-9:30pm, Sat 12:00pm-9:30pm, Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm. Closed Tues


128 Reviews

First Review by VegFor40Years

AnnaNicoleSmiths

Points +44

Vegan
02 Jul 2022

Delicious!

Food here is pricey but delicious. I’ve been eating here for years and always recommend this place to vegans and non-vegans. Very good food but definitely not a cheap meal.

Updated from previous review on 2022-06-28

Pros: The food

Cons: Pricey, Long waiting time for a table on weekends, Smaller portions unless you pay more

aliceandfriends

23 Jan 2023

Hi Anna,

Thank you for recommending us. We are now taking reservations through Yelp to reduce wait time for dine-in. We appreciate your continued support and hope to see you soon!

peachenthusiast

Points +151

Vegan
13 Apr 2022

:)

It honestly took us over fifteen minutes to decide what to order—every item seemed thoughtfully crafted and everything we tried was good. We got the Spicy BBQ, the Love Letter from the Earth salad, and the peanut butter chocolate mousse bar. My expectations were fairly high considering the price and reviews, but each dish felt like it was made with the care one might usually reserve for personal guests. I would probably opt to try other entrees next time, but the dessert was heavenly and definitely the highlight of the experience.

Appreciated the ethical focus of the restaurant, which is rare even for vegan businesses.

Pros: Ethics

aliceandfriends

03 Jun 2022

Peachenthusiast,

We appreciate your kind review. We're lucky to have a team and clients that truly believe in our mission. Can't wait to hear what you try on your next visit!

Ali_v

Points +223

Vegan
10 Apr 2022

Just became my favorite restaurant in Chicago

I went here after a long flight, so I was really starving, and wow did they exceed my expectations! had the chow mein tofu. Let’s start with the portion size: it was more what I could’ve asked for, so that was great. Taste: It was the best chow mein I’ve eaten so far. Price: Fairly priced considering the portion size.

Updated from previous review on 2018-08-26

aliceandfriends

23 Jan 2023

Ali,

Nothing better than comfort food after a long flight! Thank you for visiting us. We have new menu items this year, like the Tonkotsu ramen, Spam mi, and Musubi. Hope to see you soon.

vegansupreme

Points +54

Vegan
19 Mar 2022

Glorious Mushroom

I’m totally obsessed with the Kingwhich!

Updated from previous review on 2022-03-19

aliceandfriends

23 Jan 2023

Vegan Supreme,

Thank you for recommending our Kingwhich. Can't wait to hear what you try next!

VeganbyChoice

Points +1763

Vegan
15 Mar 2022

Alice and Mush Love is a MUST

1st time here. Paid street parking available (currently $2.50 an hour). Cute place. Dine in available. Small groups of two or larger groups (they put the tables together). They also have a few stools available for single diners.

I started with the Tomka Soup. I have had this Traditional Thai Soup before at other locations. Coconut broth seasoned with lemon grass, lime juice, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves. It was good with a little kick. I would have preferred a little more bite. It also had vegetables in it.

Moved into mush love as an app. Wow! This is a must get. The trumpet mushrooms and secret seasonings were absolutely amazing. Would definitely come back even just for this. I don’t know how I missed the Bao buns but will come back to try those also.

I moved onto their Kung Pao Ding. Nice portion size dish. I had it with the fried tofu and loved it.

Many different options available and worth coming back to try every dish they have.

Pros: Many options, Good serving size, Good tasting food

aliceandfriends

23 Jan 2023

Vegan by Choice,

We're happy to hear you had a great experience. Thank you for sharing these delicious pictures.

Tigra220

Points +10713

Vegan
17 Feb 2022

Loving Hut

A rose by any other name… This is a Loving Hut under a nom de plume. That being said, the food is amazing, as is with most Loving Hut locations. My favorites include Blissful Joy (aka vegan shrimp), Salt n Pepper Popcorn Chicken, Satay Skewers, Corn Chowder, Chow Mein with “ham”, and Golden Yuba Fried Rice. Flavors are always exquisite. Service is typically very good.

aliceandfriends

23 Jan 2023

Tigra220,

Thank you for recommending our appetizers and dishes. We appreciate your support.

Nieve

Points +4895

Vegan
29 Dec 2021

Plenty of options

We had dinner here and really enjoyed it. The menu has plenty of options, wish we could have tried more! We really liked the skewers, they were quite flavorful with two different dipping sauces. The staff were friendly and the service was quick. Would definitely come again when we're in the area.

aliceandfriends

23 May 2022

veganconnoisseur

Points +180

Vegan
04 Dec 2021

Best in Chicago! (Esp. for folks with food sensitivities!)

Most likely the best vegan place in Chicago for anyone with food sensitivities or additional restrictions, they are really great and attentive to your requests about sensitivities / intolerance of certain ingredients and, simultaneously, their food is simply amazing.

Highly recommended: bibimbop, agedashi tofu, mushroom wonderland, laksa, well probably everything but we haven't tried it all yet!

P s. They might be the best in Chicago even if you don't have food sensitivities! It's really good food.

NickiSellKasper

Points +89

Vegan
13 Nov 2021

One of my favorite vegan restaurants!

Everything is so good! We had the Crab Rangoon, Fried Dumplings, Crispy Spring Rolls, corn chowder, wonton soup. Delicious especially the Crab Rangoon. Placed another order. Our server was very attentive and nice.

WiderVistas

Points +1848

Vegan
10 Nov 2021

Fresh, good quality

Crab Rangoon was full of "crab" and hardly any cream cheese which made it super flavorful. We took little bites to make it last longer. Cauliflower sweet and sour had veggies with just the right amount of crunch and using cauliflower instead of mock meat was very satisfying. Tiramisu was crabby and wonderful but does have a hint of coconut.

WillConstable

Points +288

Vegan
14 Oct 2021

Favorite Vegan Restaurant

What can I say? Probably my all-time favorite vegan joint. The food is super tasty, wholesome, and healthy. Fills the tummy and the soul. Plus, anyone could eat here, they are incredibly accommodating. You can get many nut/soy/gluten/oil/sugar free dishes!

Definitely a must visit in Chicago!

Pros: Tasty, Healthy, Incredible Variety

healthytothemax

Points +139

Vegan
07 Oct 2021

LOTS OF DELICIOUS OPTIONS! !

We ordered the satay skewers, chow mein and dol sot bi bim bab and chocolate mousse pie. Let’s start with the pie - *sigh* - just get it. The satay was crispy and had a nice texture and sauces (esp the vinegar one). It tastes similar to the real thing. The chow mein was very flavorful and the noodles were delicious. The dol sot…was hot, healthy, comfort food. Overall so nice to have so many delicious choices and desserts!!

sydnifer

Points +58

Vegan
13 Sep 2021

Wow

Some of the best food ever had. I had the curry and my partner had the ramen and both were amazing. I was a little worried about the shrimp but it was fantastic in texture and taste

Updated from previous review on 2021-09-11

Pros: Full vegan menu, Gluten free, nut free,and sugar free options, Great prices and servings

KateMaebe

Points +22

Vegan
08 Sep 2021

Easy vegan

Really chill SEA inspired vegan dishes. It's a conveniently located vegan spot for me so it's become a common favorite. I've gone with non-veg friends and they loved their meals. It's a nicely sized menu and the service is great.

LeesaAlbert

Points +13

Mostly Veg
04 Sep 2021

Long drive, but worth it!!

I'm so glad my friend, a former northsider, told me about Alice's!! It's quite a hike from my south side neighborhood, but so very worth it. The food is fresh and tasty and my hubby and son (not vegan/vegetarian) also rave about the fare. Great service to boot!

aliceandfriends

03 Jun 2022

LeesaAlbert,

Thank you for making the special drive to visit us. We hope to see you and your family soon at Edgewater!

JohnBorders

Points +121

Vegan
27 Aug 2021

Delicious and creative!

The food here is really creative and delicious. And what I really loved is how vegetable forward it is. So many veg restaurants don’t offer a lot of fresh vegetables with their entrees and focus on the protein instead. Here, you get lots of veggies and terrific flavor!

Pros: Creative menu , Lots of veggies , Delicious!

geok

Points +97

Vegan
20 Aug 2021

SUCH good vegan food

Very friendly staff and an extensive menu that was hard to choose from! The mushroom wonderland was incredible, and even the non-vegans I was with loved their food!

Pros: All vegan , Friendly Staff, Affordable

Piggy

Points +406

Vegan
24 Jul 2021

Healthy and always accomodating

Some in my family have extreme dietary restrictions, but they are always able to find something here. The food never fails to be comforting and tasty, and it's nice to know that it's healthy as well. Their deserts (even the raw ones) blew me away. Their heavenly curry is truly heavenly.

gwennam

Points +469

Vegan
27 Jun 2021

Amazing desserts, good food

Really great menu. Fully vegan restaurant with AMAZING DESSERT SELECTION.
The soy ice cream is a little icy (as in more like a snocone than a creamy thing), but the flavor is delicious (I got mint chocolate chip). They have a STELLAR vegan tiramisu. I drool.
The honey walnut shrimp is so delicious. Brown rice was a little dry, and the broccoli got cold fast outdoors, but the candied walnuts and that cream sauce make up for everything.
Bao was amazing too. Omni friend said it tasted like beef!
They are mostly an Asian-inspired menu but even have some other options like well-loved Mac n cheese and tacos.
Update: the Mac n cheese is beyond five stars. The mushroom sandwich three (the mushroom was real tough in spots). The crab Rangoon is four stars, and the key lime pie is 4.5

Updated from previous review on 2021-06-17

aliceandfriends

23 May 2022

Thank you for trying so many of our dishes. Please let us know how we can improve our Kingwich at info@aliceandfriendsvegankitchen.

hambone1985

Points +172

Vegan
01 Mar 2021

Fantastic

It's 100% vegan and other dietary needs are clearly marked. Delicious!

spacetag

Points +876

Vegan
10 Sep 2020

Loved it!

I had the sweet and sour cauliflower, and it was sooo good! I loved it! Also tried the chocolate cake and it was very good. Want to try more options on the menu.

Pros: Large menu with lots of options

Maricelha

Points +131

Vegan
25 Aug 2020

Best asian food I have had.

We had it delivered to the hotel still hot.

dajo0620

Points +79

Vegan
15 Aug 2020

Spicy stew

Happily recommend the “Run away potato” stew. It’s spicy so you better like it hot.

Leeza

Points +136

Vegan
07 Aug 2020

Wow!

Vegan shrimp were great! Spicy BBQ was delicious! The cheesecake was also great! No complaints, I cant wait to come back to try more

rkunish

Points +200

Vegan
07 Jul 2020

All Your Favorite Asian Dishes Veganized

Alice & Friends has a great, all encompassing menu featuring all kinds of popular pan-Asian dishes veganized. Their food is very good and the service is great too.

Pros: Great Menu, Great Food, Great Service

SilverFoxESQ

Points +49

Vegan
23 Jun 2020

The best desserts around!

While my wife and I love their food, we are truly obsessed with their desserts: their recent baked Tiramisu is outstanding, as are their Strawberry Shortcake and Carrot Cake.

Pros: Food, Desserts, Price

Cons: Small Interior/Limited Seating, No Brunch

madtom

Points +147

Vegan
04 Feb 2020

a neighborhood favorite

A cozy spot with delicious food and friendly, helpful staff, plus delicious desserts! Lots of Asian-inspired dishes, plus some comfort food staples. Menu is well labeled for those avoiding allergens. My favorite is the chow mein with tvp and the heavenly curry.

Pros: Well labeled menu, Friendly staff

Cons: No coffee




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