Vegan-friendly
American
International
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.
115 Reviews
First Review by katieh
ChloeThonus
Points +183
Fantastic options - Edit
Nashville hot "chicken" sandwich is one of my favorites in the whole city. Also has a great vegan chimichanga, nachos, and pancake bowl special.
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CeciliaVargas
Points +302
Yummy vegan tostones - Edit
Went to a cocktail and appetizer. The black bean tostones where delicious
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insectsprout
Points +16
amazing! - Edit
so many options! i had the biscuits and gravy which is hard to come by as a vegan; it was so good and i highly recommend this place!
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totalfilth
Points +1028
Handlebar - Edit
Great experience and food. I would love to come back and try some more menu items.
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pbthread2
Points +52
Would give it 5 stars if I could! - Edit
We stopped here on a whim while taking the Blue Line through the area. Absolutely incredible food -- we were thrilled with everything we had and the staff was very attentive. If 5 stars were an option here, I would give it. The patio is also amazing!
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ThomasFinley
Points +33
Best mushroom chicken in town - Edit
Really pleasantly surprised - great menu, casual atmosphere and some of the most flavorful Nashville fried chicken I have ever had. Genius use of mushrooms on the menu. Would recommend.
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tourtellinie
Points +32
Fav place to eat in Chicago - Edit
My always and forever #1 pick for going out for food in Chicago.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-08-04
Pros: vegan queso fries
Cons: loud, could be more inviting
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MartinBaumeister
Points +747
Great vegan gluten-free breakfast on the patio - Edit
We enjoyed our breakfast and the attentive service. The food was yummy. A lot of the meat substitutes are saitan based. As we try to be gluten free those weren’t an option for us.
Read moreThe patio is very nice. There is shade as well. So even on a hot day you can sit outside.
I find the description on the website a bit misleading. They talk about preparing vegan and vegetarian food but also serve fish. Not an issue for us but it might be for others.
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sarahelizi
Points +243
Cool atmosphere, new fav fried chikin - Edit
The chicken and waffles special…wowza. More vegan options than I expected, having heard it is also pescatarian. Will definitely be back…strong tasty drinks too
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EABessel
Points +1797
It’s good to be back! - Edit
It’s been about 10 years since my last visit. I ordered my “usual”, which is still on the menu (green meanie sandwich with vegan cheese and a side of collard greens) and it was just as good if not better than I remembered it. Friendly staff, great soundtrack, fast service, and really good food. 
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EllenWhite
Points +21
Bomb AF - Edit
This place is incredible - doesn't matter if you're carnivore or veg, it slaps. Also they have an amazing patio, just *chef's kiss*.
Read morePros: Variety, Outdoor space, Quality
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Paigecs
Points +961
Love a vegan(ish) punk brekkie spot - Edit
To know this genre is to love it.
Read moreI had the hen of the woods sandwich!
Totally happy.
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KrishenBlows
Points +448
Really solid vegan options - Edit
While the restaurant does serve fish, every else on the menu is vegan/vegetarian and they do a great job with it.
Read morePros: Lots of options, Good vegan food
Cons: Restaurant serves fish
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Unfamiliarnostalgia
Points +1559
I love this bar - Edit
Loved the food here last time I was in Chicago had the vegan tacos so good! Really cool vibe will definitely go back next visit!
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RachelPerera
Points +305
Delicious and Many Options - Edit
Lots of clearly labeled options. The spot is very popular so it can get loud and crowded, but the service was excellent.
Read morePros: Lots of Options, Large Portions
Cons: Loud
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NdemNkem
Points +59
Yum ☺️ - Edit
So good! It’s great spot to hang out and have a meal!! I enjoyed the vegan chilli mac attack & buffalo chicken wrap! Love the vegan options! They have great selection of mocktails!! Which I got the Billie Jean & gingerbread cake for dessert! I was in heaven! Make the trip! #Veganuary
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-01-03
Pros: Atmosphere, Mocktail / NA options
Cons: Not all vegan
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Coconutsux
Points +305
Best brunch - Edit
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!
Read morePros: Atmosphere , Service
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TheTofuTyrant
Points +2183
Great spot for casual food! - Edit
They have so many vegan options—I got the crispy chicken classic, a side of mac and cheese, and blackened tofu.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Fast and friendly service
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kbernre1
Points +20
Excellent for so many reasons! - Edit
Took the Blue to Damen stop them strolled to Handlebar for late breakfast (served until 3 pm!)
Read moreSo 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
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wiscovegangal
Points +443
Delicious bar food - Edit
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.
Read morePros: Many vegan option, Good prices
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Chrizzle
Points +320
Great breakfast - Edit
We came for breakfast. Everything was delicious, portions were huge, staff super friendly. Plenty of vegan options.
Read morePros: Clearly labeled vegan options, Huge portions sizes, LGBTQIA+ friendly
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bell272
Points +111
PHENOMENAL! MY FAVORITE PLACE! - Edit
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!
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JohnCalvinism
Points +37
Great vibe - Edit
Really really good vegetarian mostly. Almost everything can be vegan. Some options for meat eaters as well.
Read morePros: Affordable, Good vibe, Delicious
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SabrinaJaffe
Points +968
Great food - Edit
We really enjoyed the food here. A good amount of vegan options. Portions were quite large.
Read morePros: Vegan options
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Ksis
Points +1387
Pretty good! - Edit
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.
Read moreWe 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!
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unruly_traveller
Points +638
INCREDIBLE FOOD! Wish they would go vegan 🌱 - Edit
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.
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Pros: Incredible food, Fast service
Cons: Not all vegan
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AdamGold
Points +653
Chimichangas! - Edit
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.
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