Vegan
American
Organic
Take-out
Bakery
Catering
Gluten-free
Vegan chef and catering company, opened this cafe 2019. Serves coffee, tea, and carry an assortment of baked goods, daily specials, grab 'n' go food. Fri-Sun evenings hosts a private 5-course gourmet vegan dinner by reservation only. Reported open October 2023. Open Mon-Sun 8:00am-4:00pm.
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613 W Briar Pl (at Lake View East), Chicago, Illinois, USA, 60651
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- Wheelchair accessible
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- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 18 Nov 2023 by Vegan Vagabond
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72 Reviews
First Review by citychic
AzaHurwitz
Points +58
Sweet and good vibes - Edit
Good coffee, simple fancy plates but not too expensive!
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WiderVistas
Points +1833
Cozy, friendly & quality - Edit
Prices are so reasonable that we each treated ourselves to the breakfast sandwich & a quiche. While both tasted really good, the sandwich was incredibly tasty & satisfying. It was practically perfect in it's simplicity. We had brunch at noon and felt satisfied & energized until dinner, even after spending the afternoon enjoying holiday windows on Michigan Ave. The cafe was small & cozy, filled with friendly staff & customers. The ambiance was similar to a quaint European bistro. We are going to keep an eye on their special reservation-only dinner menus!
Read morePros: Quality food
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StephanieMeyer
Points +1501
😋 - Edit
Nice cafe! Very cozy. Same ownership as Kitchen 17. Got a cinnamon roll and coffee and was very pleased ☺️
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creativegan
Points +1086
Fabulous Greek “family style” meal! - Edit
We didn’t order from the menu, but went to one of Kevin’s special weekend meals. It was awesome! A mezze platter with freshly baked pita, saganaki (flaming vegan mozzarella), and a spanokopita—followed by a chocolate-raspberry torte. All of it amazing!
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TheloniousG
Points +426
Try Chef Kevin’s weekend evening dinners - Edit
Chef Kevin owns this place. The cafe food is fine. But the really special part of this place is the multi course gourmet weekend dinners that he prepares. He is a master of many cuisines and has interpreted them for vegans. Also, he makes his own gourmet cheeses. Delicious!
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BabyOat
Points +68
Tiny menu - Edit
The breakfast menu consists of like 3 sandwiches and one or two other items. However the breakfast sandwich was amazing. The sausage on it was so flavorful and had a good texture and they managed to make just egg actually taste like eggs instead of beans. If I lived nearby it would definitely become a quick stop on my way to work in the morning for a cup of coffee and breakfast sandwich to go pretty often.
Read morePros: Vegan menu
Cons: Very small menu
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Kri_Childs
Points +96
This place is a must! Simply awesome!!! - Edit
We stopped here after touring most of Chicago and were hungering for some delicious plant based fare.
Read moreLow and behold we found it! The plant based Mecca of Chicago!
Fancy plants cafe has a very homey small town vibe with a hint of elegance and is quite well received by a self proclaimed 5 year vegan foodie snob😉
Let’s talk about the food!
Ok so we grabbed two coffees, one of their bloodied... to...die...for... and a churro donut! Boom! AND, and. We got the vegan carrot lox with a probiotic cashew cheese and the vegan spanakopita. Wow, so soft and flaky it’s simply delish.
The vegan lox was simply to die for. We loved it.
The carrots were super soft and barely even noticeable as carrots. If you didn’t know it was vegan you might have assumed it was actual lox for the bagel.
All in all, great food, friendly staff, and a really cool vibe. Def recommend.
Pros: All vegan menu, Lots of flavor, Friendly staff
Cons: Little far from china town😉, Wish we knew about it earlier, None other
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rosalindnyc
Points +529
Delicious and so inventive - Edit
The bagel with carrot lox is incredible. This place is tucked away on a beautiful tree lined street. Nice walk from the train. Definitely check it out.
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YooperVeg
Points +84
Worth the trip! - Edit
I was staying in the South Loop so this was by no means a convenient place to go for breakfast, but boy am I glad I made the trip! I had a bagel with cashew cream cheese and smoked carrot lox, which was all the right combinations of textures and flavors. It was also pretty filling. I also had a donut, which was just ok (baked, not fried, and a little stale) and the Breakfast Club latte on the server’s recommendation. I’m not usually a latte person but this was very good and complemented the bagel well. I hope I can make it here the next time I’m in Chicago, what a lovely place!
Read morePros: Fantastic breakfast options , Unique coffee drinks
Cons: Ask about freshness of sweet bakery goods
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cwl666
Points +1439
Great food and nicest people - Edit
I just had a bagel cake and coffee, but everything was super good. Next visit I’ll make an effort to eat here again, especially for dinner. Nice people and great vibes!
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LizOmen
Points +60
Cozy and warm - Edit
I went here for my birthday. A tradition I have is to "tourture" my dad as they take me to a vegan restaurant. My mom comes willingly. It's the only time he eats vegan the whole year. So Intel him I've added an extra year to his life. Anyways so this year I had him pick between 3 places and he liked the parking potential for here best ( we are from the burbs). I wish I could have taken part of their special 4 course dinner but that was Sunday. They had lots of gluten free options which was great.the menu was small which was nice. Because what they made they did a great job. I had the sunchoke salad and artichoke with lentils. Both were amazing. My mom got the pate and rice balls. That's not what they are called and my Italian mom would be very disappointed that I can't remember the name. She loved it and said the pate tasted almost like real pate. I've never had real pate. The balls were delicious. My dad got the pasta because it looked the most normal. It was just ok. I saw the had macaroons but they were for the dinner tomorrow. But since it was my birthday the waitress Kate ( I only remembered that because she said it 3 times) was super sweet and made me a plate with 2 of them, roasted strawberries and chocolate sauce. They were delicious. I believe the owner came out or maybe it was just the chef and he was also very friendly. I felt like we were regulars. My dad always makes lame jokes that confuses waitresses. And at one point Kate had said I feel like there is a joke coming. She was a treat!
Read morePros: Friendly , Accommodating , Delicious and fancy
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LET4
Points +153
Outstanding - Edit
This restaurant and chef is amazing. I came for lunch and will definitely be back for dinner. Had the breakfast bland coffee that was amazing and the spanakopita which was OMG. Got my son the carrot “lox” bagel and he only got one bite because I finished it. Everything is made from scratch.
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estjames
Points +59
Love this little cafe - Edit
Awesome little cafe that has tasty homemade vegan food. I love their chai tea latte and breakfast sandwich! Also the mini chocolate donuts!
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AlexLord
Points +22
Disappointing - Edit
Stale and cold food. Limited options
Read morePros: Full vegan
Cons: Very small menu, Stale food, Offputting atmosphere
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makemenervous
Points +638
Innovative Vegan Food - Edit
I've had Fancy Plants food on two occasions: once at VeganMania and once at a Valentine's Pop-up Dinner at Moonlight Vulture. I was wowed both times.
Read moreI love the inventive use of ingredients they use to create vegan dairy substitutes (almond chevre, cashew creme fraiche, melted nut-based cheeses) as well as unique options such as kelp caviar and braised yuba. It's refreshing to experience vegan food that kicks expectations up a notch. The attention to detail as far as presentation and ingredients go shows the amount of love and devotion - not to mention, talent - that's going into these meals. Every bit of their food is homemade and the outcome truly makes for a wonderful experience.
I hope they one day open up their own restaurant and show the masses what vegan food can really be about.
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Finally visited the cafe and it was great! Indulged in a few baked goods, the breakfast sandwich, and a bagel and they were all reasonably priced and tasty. Service was fast and friendly - wish I had a place like this within waking distance to my house!
Pros: constant changing menu, inventive dishes
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ms319
Points +162
Awesome vegan café - Edit
I work in the neighborhood so I'm fortunate to be able to stop in Fancy Plants Cafe often. The food and service are great every time. Typically I get a mocha and a bagel + lox (bagel, cashew cream cheese, carrot lox, tomato, onion, cucumber, capers, and greens). If you haven't tried Kevin's carrot lox yet you're missing out! The baked goods are fantastic and there's always something new to try. My omni friends and coworkers have enjoyed many treats from FPC, so there's really something for everyone!
Read morePros: BAGEL AND LOX!, interesting selection of baked goods, great coffee, friendly service
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LeifEv
Points +52
Friendly, tasty, and reasonably priced vegan cafe - Edit
I had a tasty vegan breakfast sandwich with Just Egg and vegan bacon, and I added tomato and red onion. Friendly server and well priced. I was one of only two customers the whole time I was there, so I hope business picks up! It has only been open a little over a week.
Read morePros: Friendly, Tasty, Reasonably priced
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citychic
Points +16
Delicious vegan cuisine - Edit
My sister and I had the opportunity to sample a dish from Fancy Plants Catering at Chicago Vegan Mania this year. As long time vegetarian/vegans, we were extremely impressed with the unique combination of delicious flavors. I am considering this catering service for a wedding.
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