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Alice & Friends' Vegan Kitchen
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Vegan kitchen established since the mid-2000s. Makes a variety of Chinese and Asian style dishes as well as American fare like burgers and fries. The dessert case features a selection of cakes. At one point had converted to Loving Hut but reverted back to its original name in 2015/6. Open Mon 4:00pm-9:00pm, Wed-Thu 4:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 4:00pm-9:30pm, Sun 4:00pm-9:00pm. Closed Tue.
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Last update on 03 Oct 2024 by aliceandfriends
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114 Reviews
First Review by VegFor40Years
Vegan Vagabond
Points +4049
Exceptionally good food. - Edit
This is one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago. It truly is great food. It’s also really friendly people and good service. Many years ago, this was a Loving Hut. They switched away from the Loving Hut brand, but it’s of a very similar style of food.
Read moreI think they make the best bahn mi in Chicago. I think they also make the best vegan tiramisu I’ve ever had.
aliceandfriends
Hi Vegan Vagabond,
Read moreThank you for supporting us and making us one of your favorite restaurants!
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Just a note that A&F were actually A&F many years ago, changed to LH, then went back to A&F. I’ve always been happy they’ve returned to A&F. 😊
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pegasusflameheart
Points +230
Best vegan place in chicago - Edit
Wow what can I say, this place was amazing. After deliberating for a long time (sooo many great choices) I decided on one of my faves, the Laksa soup. Something I had in Malaysia, I love ordering this. Rice noodles cooked perfectly, just spicy enough, loads of veggies and tofu, with a lemon wedge to finish out the flavor experience.
Read moreI had also a lychee beer which was tasty and very soft.
Dessert was chocolate mousse cake, squishy sweet chocolate delight!
I love this place, the vibe is great and food is phenomenal. I'm one happy and well fed unicorn!
🦄😇
Pros: Soo many choices , Good portions
Cons: No wine
aliceandfriends
Hi pegasusflameheart,
Read moreThank you for leaving a review here as well. Your support means the world to us!
Guest
hashtagvegan
Points +106
Best Vegan Ramen - Edit
Better a late review than nothing! I had lunch here in winter, and to warm myself up I had the pork bao bun and the ramen. I’d never had a bao bun before, nevertheless the presentation looked good and it was tasty.
Read moreThe star of the show without a doubt was the ramen. I was amazed at the taste and texture of what I call “facon” (fake bacon); it had umami and had a nice chewy texture. My belly was filled with this big bowl of yummy-ness. Definitely reordering next winter.
Updated from previous review on 2024-04-30
Pros: Friendly service, Cozy atmosphere
aliceandfriends
Hashtagvegan,
Read moreIt's never late to give us your feedback! We're happy to hear you enjoy our ramen dish. Hope you can come back and try other dishes and desserts. We appreciate your support.
Guest
DavidBrewster
Points +326
Top vegan restaurant in Chicago - Edit
This is my favorite place to eat in Chicago! They have fried oyster mushrooms that tastes heavenly with the sauce that goes with it.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-09
aliceandfriends
David Brewster,
Read moreThank you for making us your favorite restaurant and recommending our food. We appreciate your support.
Guest
isthatvegan
Points +53
Vegan Perfection - Edit
The vermicelli salad tastes exactly like it should and the banh mi has the most delicious mayo in the world on it. Can't wait to go back 10,000 more times and I may need to pick my next apartment location based on proximity to Alice & Friends.
Read morePros: mayo mayo mayo
aliceandfriends
Hi Isthatvegan,
Read moreThank you for recommending our Banh Mi sandwich. We're excited to hear you loved our house-made mayo. We have two locations one in Chicago and one in Glenview, IL. Can't wait to hear what you try next!
Guest
AgustinaTami
Points +35
Favorite place - Edit
This is such good food made with love and care. Great variety of options, there’s always something different to try and it never disappoints. The staff is great too. Favorite restaurant in the city!
Read morealiceandfriends
AgustinaTami,
Read moreThank you for making us your favorite restaurant in the city. We appreciate your support and kind words.
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whereisme7
Points +41
a top restaurant in Chicago - Edit
The vegan crab rangoons were the best I ever had. The entrees were a good size portion and extremely flavorful.
Read morealiceandfriends
Hi Whereisme7,
Read moreThank you for recommending our Crab Rangoon. We appreciate your support!
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rjmarciniak
Points +780
Everything in the menu is fantastic! - Edit
Everything we have tried here is absolutely amazing! From the appetizers to the desserts, they are all great. Would recommend this place to anyone, vegan or nonvegan alike.
Read moreThe asian-fusion menu has some great staples (best vegan crab rangoon we have had!) and some different recipes. The desserts are especially good as well (especially recommend the tiramisu and cheesecake).
aliceandfriends
Hi Rjmarciniak,
Read moreThank you for visiting us and recommending our food to vegan and nonvegans. We strive to create dishes and desserts everyone can enjoy. Until next time!
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FroadEatz
Points +877
Delicious! - Edit
Everything was amazing!
Read moreWe'd been wanting to try Alice & Friends for a couple of years now. It was on the top of the list of places we wanted to try while in Chicago. It exceeded our expectations and made our taste buds sing!
We got a take away order and the food held up even after a long train ride back to our hotel. The crab rangoon were so crunchy and cheesy. I loved them. The bao were big and tasty. The bahn mi was so delicious. The soy meat was plentiful and the veg was nicely pickled. We ordered it without the jalapenos.
We also got a couple of desserts. The cheesecake was great and kind of tasted like vanilla pudding but in a good way. I liked the chocolate cookie crust because it added nice contrast and wasn't sickeningly sweet. The chocolate peanut butter mousse was yummy.
We can't wait to come back in the spring and eat on the patio
aliceandfriends
Hi FroadEatz,
Read moreWe're happy to hear you gave us a try after a few years and had a great take out experience. If I was on a long train ride, I'll probably be tempted to take a bite or two but keeping everything closed likely helped with softness and freshness. We'll announce the re-opening of our patio on Instagram sometime in May 2024. Have a safe trip!
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carolinaortizs
Points +46
Amazing Ramen - Edit
Just great Ramen. The place was nice too.
Read morealiceandfriends
Hi Carolinaortizs,
Read moreWe're happy to hear you enjoyed our ramen dishes. Hope to see you soon!
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thisbirdruns
Points +53
Fabulous! - Edit
Terrific vegan fully plant based menu. Lots of options. Friendly team. Fabulous food.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-10-12
Pros: Terrific Food, Great choice on menu, Friendly team
Cons: A non alcoholic restaurant BUT it welcomes BYOB 🧡
aliceandfriends
Hi Thisbirdruns,
Read moreOur team is the best! We're happy to hear you enjoyed many items from the menu. Just an FYI, we don't sell alcohol but welcome BYOB. Hope to see you soon.
thisbirdruns
Great to hear re the BYOB - it really didn’t matter on the day as we were in post marathon recovery and so water and the ginger tea much better for us! I’ll try and update the review to explain 🥰
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lisanotter
Points +16
Such a gem - Edit
Been here many times and everything I’ve had was fabulous. Walnut shrimp will leave you just stunned that it is vegan. Miso ramen soup and spicy bbq, so many great options. I will say the spicy potatoes are too spicy for me. Its a great place to bring an omni friend you prove how good vegan food can be.
Read morePros: Flavor, Texture (especially incredible shrimp) , Portion size
aliceandfriends
Hi Lisanotter,
Read moreThank you for your continued support and for recommending our Walnut Shrimp. Our goal is to create dishes and desserts that everyone can enjoy. Can't wait to hear what you try next!
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RaymondBerg
Points +20
Incredible - Edit
Their Burmese Noodle Salad is one of my favorite dishes ever.
Read morealiceandfriends
RaymondBerg,
Read moreThank you for recommending our Burmese Noodle Salad. It's a special family recipe that was modified carefully with vegan ingredients. We're happy to hear you enjoy this dish!
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hannahsweitzer
Points +2485
A must try - Edit
An Alice & wonderland themed vegan kitchen “in a magical land called Chicago?!” Count me in lol
Read moreI really wanted to try everything!! At Alice and Friends, we ordered -
* mango lassi
* crab rangoons
* musubi
* tonkotsu ramen
* crème brûlée
Everything was really good but the crab rangoons, mango lassi and ramen were the real standouts 🍜 the staff was SO friendly and helpful! I would definitely recommend Alice & Friends to anyone in or visiting Chicago
Pros: Women & minority owned business , 100% vegan
aliceandfriends
Hi Hannahsweitzer,
Read moreThank you for recommending our food and service. We're happy to hear you had a great experience. Our crème brulee has been so popular that we keep bring it back. Hope to see you soon!
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chood13
Points +372
Wonderland Indeed - Edit
Everything we tried was 10/10.
Read moreCrab Rangoons - outstanding.
Mush Love - incredible.
Grace's Teriyaki - I never knew I liked rice until today.
Bahn Mi - I sadly cannot make tvp like this but desperately wish I could.
Kingwich - mushrooms were obviously delicious but so was the cole slaw.
Highly highly recommend! Will definitely be going back to try the test of the menu as it was hard not to order everything!
aliceandfriends
Hi Chood13,
Read moreHappy to hear you enjoyed several menu items. We can't wait to hear what you'll try next!
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AnitaH
Points +465
Great Asian food! - Edit
Great variety of various Asian foods. Had the steamed veggie dumplings, vegan shrimp laksa and kung pao ding tofu. So yummy!
Read morealiceandfriends
Hi AnitaH,
Read moreThank you for visiting and giving us your feedback. Any dessert options you'll like to see on the menu? Send us an email to info@aliceandfriendsvegankitchen.com. We appreciate your support.
Guest
namastevegan444
Points +700
Best vegan food I’ve ever had - Edit
The food was delicious! The crab Rangoon is phenomenal! It was like melted with the perfect flavor. The drumsticks were phenomenal as well! I then got the Kung Pao Ding with mushrooms as my protein. Freaking amazing! The mango lemonade was so delicious!
Read moreSeriously best food I’ve had at a restaurant in my two years of being vegan. I brought my leftovers home for my spouse and even 1 day old and cold, he too thought it was amazing.
Awesome atmosphere
Fair pricing
Phenomenal and quick service
100/10, I can’t wait to eat here again.
Pros: Amazing tasting food, Quick service , Phenomenal Crab Rangoon
aliceandfriends
Hi Namastevegan444,
Read moreWe're happy to hear you enjoyed several items from our menu. Our Crab Rangoon was the #1 best selling item last year and it's nice to continue receiving great feedback. Hope your spouse can visit with you next time to taste items right out of the oven. Thank you for your support.
namastevegan444
Thanks so much for replying! We are heading there in June for Vegandale. Your food was so good we decided we’re leaving vegandale a bit early after just eating one thing to come chow down at your place!
Read moreCan’t wait ! Keep up the good work!
aliceandfriends
Enjoy The Vegandale Fest. See you soon!
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SamanthaSimmons
Points +58
Get an appetizer, dinner, and dessert! - Edit
I order from here all the time. Even my non-vegan friends are impressed that plant based food can be so delicious! My favorite is the fried rice. It's also a great place to pick up a sweet treat if you're in the mood for dessert 🍨 I always treat myself to a three course meal here — appetizer, dinner, and dessert! Their Instagram is cute too. It's a lovely family-run restaurant.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-09
Pros: Variety, Price , Dessert
Cons: Dining room was a little bright at night
aliceandfriends
Hi Samantha,
Read moreThank you for recommending our desserts. Many people don't know that we have more than 15 desserts daily and even more when we have specials. Happy to hear you enjoyed your visits!
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WFPBNOSOS
Points +298
Such great food and atmosphere - Edit
Loved it and will be excited to visit more often as my aunt will be moving just a few blocks away. ❤️
Read morePros: Excellent quality food, Fair prices, Wonderful staff
Cons: Parking can be tricky, but same for most places.
aliceandfriends
WFPBNOSOS,
Read moreIt's nice to hear you had a great experience and thank you for sharing these amazing pictures. Hope you and your aunt will visit us again soon.
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Veganesque4life
Points +120
Hands down best vegan food in Chicago - Edit
Walnut shrimp is something I never thought I'd have again, and this is so close to what I remembered. The bacon mac and cheese is by far the best I've ever had. The fried oyster mushrooms, and crab Rangoons are absolutely slamming. A must eat at or order from for any vegan in the area.
Read morePros: Delicious, Fully vegan, Amazing
Cons: It's only in Chicago , There isn't one close to my home
aliceandfriends
Hi Veganesque,
Read moreThank you for making the drive to visit us. We're happy to hear you enjoyed many items from the menu. We'll be opening a second location in Glenview, IL in a few months, would that be closer to you?
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dontkalemyvibe
Points +128
Amazing experience - Edit
My friend group and I chose to go to this restaurant because it was the closest entirely vegan place but after eating here I will now go entirely out of my way for this restaurant. The staff was so friendly and the food was SO good. Huge proportions. My friend group and I passed all of our plates around in a circle trying each others dishes and we all liked everybody’s. Win win!!
Read morePros: Entirely vegan, Large portions
aliceandfriends
Hi dontkalemyvibe,
Read moreYour review makes our day! We're excited to hear you and your friends had a great first time experience. Hope to see you again soon.
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irisdavid
Points +16
Excellent - Edit
Great service and great food
Read morePros: Great service and great food
Cons: None
aliceandfriends
Hi Irisdavid,
Read moreThank you for recommending our food and service. Hope to see you soon!
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ArmitageBigend
Points +206
Some of the best food I've ever had! - Edit
I hadn't had wonton soup in forever, and it was so good I ordered a second bowl! The fried shrimp app was like witchcraft, and the spam mi sandwich was incredible. I'd never had bi bib bab before and it blew my mind.
Read moreIf I lived in Chicago I would eat here everyday haha
aliceandfriends
Hi ArmitageBigend,
Read moreWe're happy to hear you enjoyed our wonton soup, blissful joy "shrimp", and Spam Mi. Thank you for choosing to dine with us during your visit to Chicago. Next time you visit, we'll love to hear your thoughts on dessert. Have a safe trip going back home!
Guest
DavidDainko
Points +360
Vegan perfection on a plate - Edit
Have you not been here before? - Make a reservation now
Read moreYou have been here before? - So when is your next reservation?
aliceandfriends
DavidDainko,
Read moreThank you for supporting us. See you again soon!
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izzyfrances
Points +304
Great food and service! - Edit
We had an excellent lunch here. I got a bimbap, and it was great value for money. Would definitely come again!
Read morealiceandfriends
Izzyvegan,
Read moreThank you for recommending our food. See you again soon!
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pkkellow
Points +189
Pretty good - Edit
This place isn’t as memorable as some vegan restaurants in the city but it’s really good
Read morealiceandfriends
pkkellow,
Read moreThank you for leaving your feedback. Is there anything we could have done different to make your experience more memorable? Please send us an email to info@aliceandfriendsvegankitchen.com
Guest
ferocious_vegan
Points +219
Delicious! - Edit
We made the trek from downtown Chicago to go to Alice and Friends and it was standout, it's no wonder it has 5 stars with nearly 100 reviews. The service was great, the menu offerings were extensive, portions were humongous, the cafe was cute and everything was reasonably priced! We had the wings, laksa and pho, and despite the allure of the dessert display, I could barely finish off my main, it was so much food! Definetly a gem in Chicago!
Read morePros: Extensive menu options , Reasonably priced , Great service
aliceandfriends
Ferocious_vegan,
Read moreThank you for making the drive to visit us in Edgewater. We're happy to hear you had a great first experience and that you were able to enjoy different dishes. We can't wait to hear your feedback when you try our desserts. See you soon!
Guest
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