Vegan-friendly
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Beer/Wine
Fusion
Non-veg

Serves fish, vegan options available. Pescatarian menu, casual atmosphere. Brunch 9am-3pm on weekends. No reservations taken. Open Mon-Fri 10:00am-10:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-10:00pm.


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100 Reviews

First Review by katieh

Coconutsux

Points +193

Vegan
21 Nov 2024

Best brunch

Went for brunch while visitng. Such a nice spot. Great vibes. Alternative. Loved it. We had the biscuits and gravy with tofu and chimichanga. Wonderful!

Pros: Atmosphere , Service

TheTofuTyrant

Points +2135

Vegan
21 Oct 2024

Great spot for casual food!

They have so many vegan options—I got the crispy chicken classic, a side of mac and cheese, and blackened tofu.

Pros: Lots of vegan options , Fast and friendly service

kbernre1

Points +20

Vegan
18 Oct 2024

Excellent for so many reasons!

Took the Blue to Damen stop them strolled to Handlebar for late breakfast (served until 3 pm!)
So many vegan options for breakfast and lunch. It was hard to chose and and a perfect reason to return.
They also have so many vegan dessert choices and amazing cocktails.
Nothing disappointed….including the service which was also excellent!
💯 coming back. Make this a must check out place.

Pros: So many amazing vegan options, including desserts, Excellent service, Great cocktails

wiscovegangal

Points +351

Vegan
06 Oct 2024

Delicious bar food

So great to find a bar with a menu that is almost entirely vegan! I had the vegan chili cheese fries and black bean madura. Both were excellent.

Pros: Many vegan option, Good prices

Chrizzle

Points +316

Vegan
05 Sep 2024

Great breakfast

We came for breakfast. Everything was delicious, portions were huge, staff super friendly. Plenty of vegan options.

Pros: Clearly labeled vegan options, Huge portions sizes, LGBTQIA+ friendly

bell272

Points +48

Vegan
05 Aug 2024

PHENOMENAL! MY FAVORITE PLACE!

Best vibe ever inside and on porch! Clearly labeled vegan options, and CONSISTENTLY fantastic foods. I bring Omni people with me to Handlebar all the time, and they are always impressed. Do not miss out!

JohnCalvinism

Points +37

Vegetarian
17 Jul 2024

Great vibe

Really really good vegetarian mostly. Almost everything can be vegan. Some options for meat eaters as well.

Pros: Affordable, Good vibe, Delicious

SabrinaJaffe

Points +623

Vegan
29 Jun 2024

Great food

We really enjoyed the food here. A good amount of vegan options. Portions were quite large.

Pros: Vegan options

Ksis

Points +1205

Vegan
02 May 2024

Pretty good!

Saw a lot of hype in the previous reviews, and while this place did NOT disappoint, I wouldn’t say it was super memorable! However, it was a good spot and the food was tasty.

We ordered the vegan chimichanga, which was solid but after going to Penelope’s vegan taqueria last night, the bar for Mex was set too high haha. (Changa is huge so be ready!) We also got a 1/2 order of biscuits and gravy, again not bad at all but not necessarily anything I’d recommend. And then I got the fried chicken salad which I knew would be pretty simple but we needed something light too 😊

Overall, worth a stop due to how expansive their menu and options are!

unruly_traveller

Points +401

Vegan
28 Apr 2024

INCREDIBLE FOOD! Wish they would go vegan 🌱

This is a MUST visit while in Chicago! I was here on a short trip but went twice. I tried the biscuits & gravy, fried avocado sandwich, French toast & the hot chicken. All incredible. And oh, the fries with queso can’t be missed!! I wish they would go fully vegan, they know how to make bomb food already.

Updated from previous review on 2024-04-28

Pros: Incredible food, Fast service

Cons: Not all vegan

AdamGold

Points +613

Vegan
21 Apr 2024

Chimichangas!

I haven’t had chimichangas since before I went vegan, and this didn’t disappoint! The crust is just as fried and crispy as I remember. It had so many filings and topping, each as flavorful as the next.

MegaladonRose

Points +34

Vegan
11 Mar 2024

Yum!

I don’t have any criticism. Despite the place being packed the server was attentive and we got our food so fast. There were plenty of vegan options- my partner and I got the vegan breakfast burrito and vegan mac and cheese. It was so gooooood! Ya ya ya ya I’ll be back to try the nachos next >:)))

ohgeorgia

Points +778

Vegan
19 Feb 2024

Awesome Brunch

Really liked this place - there was a bit of a wait on a Sunday and I totally get why!

Tons of vegan options, Motorhead playing the whole time, dynamite drinks and fun atmosphere. My dish was great and I'll definitely be back when we're in town.

Pros: lots of vegan options, great staff, awesome drinks

Cons: super small space

dohbart

Points +75

Vegan
18 Feb 2024

Great place

I had the Sambal Tofu bowl. It was excellent! Great atmosphere, cool location. It was a 10 minute wait at around 3:00 on a Saturday afternoon, but that speaks to how popular it is.

Pros: Food, Atmosphere, Parking

Cons: Tables are kind of small, but manageable, No cabs to be found (but Uber works), A little pricey for drinks, but so everywhere...

Gazelk

Points +226

Vegan
18 Feb 2024

This place is worth the drive

We were in town from Minnesota and were looking for a vegan breakfast. This was a 30 minute drive from our hotel and well worth the drive.

We had the Handlemuffin and Vegan Chimichanga and both were great and not that expensive. The Handlemuffin is like and egg mcmuffin and came with lots of potatoes. The chimichanga was huge and could easily be shared.

The only downside of this place is the number of tables. We got here at 9am on Sunday and the place is nearly filled by 9:30.

Pros: Chimichanga, Handlemuffin, Artwork on the walls

Cons: Number of tables is limited. Busy place.

DGR

Points +384

Vegan
06 Jan 2024

Love this place for brunch!

They have really great vegan options for diner style food. The place is not all vegan though. The fried chicken sandwich is amazing.

Ashvegan02

Points +180

Vegan
28 Oct 2023

Great food!

Lots of vegan options and food is great. So glad to find you this brunch place. Must visit.

Nashville chicken is the best!!

Updated from previous review on 2023-05-11

Pros: Lot of options, Reasonably priced

Cons: Small area, too loud

elvisw

Points +49

Vegan
19 Oct 2023

Get the Nashville hot

The Nashville hot might be the perfect “chicken” sandwich.

Most of the menu is good but unremarkable. The drink menu is similarly mixed. The fried pies and (vegan) chili cheese fries are always great.

Lots of items have cheese/egg by default, so make sure to ask for things explicitly vegan. The staff are great and will clarify if there’s any confusion

Pros: Nice patio

ElizabethSchnabel

Points +36

Vegan
01 Sep 2023

Great vibes and patio

I’ve eaten here a couple times and it’s a great spot to get vegan comfort food and classic brunch dishes. The fried pickles and the biscuits and gravy are fantastic. Being able to sit on the patio in the summer is very fun. This is a local spot with punk rock vibes I recommend to everyone.

Pros: Great cocktails and coffee drinks, Rotating specials, Breakfast and dinner menus served most of the day

Cons: May have to park far away, Not 100% vegan menu, Limited indoor seating if patio isn’t open

rjmarciniak

Points +792

Vegan
12 Aug 2023

As good as a non-vegan place can get

Excellent food with great vegan options. It’s a pescatarian restaurant, but has many clearly labelled vegan options. It has been one of our go-to restaurants for years.

AnitaH

Points +465

Vegan
30 Jun 2023

Great options - too much to try in one meal!

Great eclectic bar and restaurant with an inviting patio in the back. I had the cauliflower wings (super tasty) and the black bean tostadas. The tostadas were described misleadingly - they were a thick masa patty with black beans, Guac and a bit of fresh red onion and cilantro on top. I was hoping for a crispy shell base and some fresher ingredients like lettuce and pico on top. Still a great meal.

kaitlyn_227

Points +60

Vegetarian
16 Jun 2023

Love Handlebar!

I love the sandwiches and wraps from here along with the vegan chili mac attack! They also make a pretty amazing vegan queso that I like to dip everything in! It's also great that they're open pretty late and serve Pie Pie My Darling cakes ^-^

jadaruss

Points +1839

Vegan
14 Jun 2023

Good vegan options

I like the handlebar. It’s not my favorite place in Chicago to get vegan food, but they have solid options. I recommend the chili cheese fries.

Updated from previous review on 2023-02-26

kylejpatrick

Points +42

Vegan
05 May 2023

Solid Go-To!

We always keep Handlebar as a go-to option for quick and tasty vegan options in Chicago, especially because we like to stay in the Wicker Park and Logan Square areas. This restaurant is much more vegan friendly than this listing might let on as well! Good breakfast and brunch too.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Quick service

bonniebarko

Points +54

Vegan
01 Apr 2023

Fav Bar Food

Nashville chicky and Buffalo and so many good options. Fav vegan nachos I’ve had. Breakfast burrito could use an upgrade but Handlebar forever. Favorite vibe, always trying to take every friend here because I know they’d be into it.

Updated from previous review on 2023-04-01

Pros: Great patio

Lucyben

Points +175

Vegan
15 Mar 2023

Chimichanga chimiyes

Went on my first night in Chicago. Very very yum. Cashew queso and a grapefruit greyhound to drink. Really nice vibes, extensive menu, well priced. Would definitely go back!

aubreyj27

Points +2016

Vegan
21 Jan 2023

pleasantly surprised !

note: only street parking, so it may be difficult to park on a busy day. the service was good and the all food came out pretty quickly in my opinion. they were also very clear when it came to vegan/nonvegan dishes and what contained cheese and didn’t contain cheese.
the first item we ordered was the bbq tot mac (weekly special), which came with bbq pulled mushrooms, tater tots, vegan dream mac, crispy fried onions, and pickles. top notch vegan mac for sure.
the sloppy joe sandwich and nashville hot chicken sandwich were also both tasty; however, the side of collard greens was a bit greasy for my taste. if ordering either of these sandwiches, keep in mind that they are very messy and may take considerable effort to eat! i found the nashville hot chicken to be a little less messy than the sloppy joe, but the sandwiches were both delicious enough that i’d totally order them again anyways.
the current pie, pie my darling cake was chocolate hazelnut. the chocolate cake itself was moist and had a deep flavor without being too rich. the frosting was surprisingly not too rich either; it wasn’t one of those cakes where you only eat the cake and leave all the frosting. the hazelnuts gave the cake a good crunch as well.
overall really happy with my visit,& i will definitely be back. amazing food, especially for a place that isn’t fully vegan. #Veganuary

Pros: lots of options, good price/portion size ratio, attentive to which are vegan / nonvegan dishes

Cons: parking may be difficult , could get really crowded?




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