Where to eat the best local food and beverages Chicago has to offer! Including what I order and hot tips!
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my order: Any Seasonal Flavor!, Molten Chocolate Cake, and/or Affogato over Vanilla HOT TIP: Go to the Lincoln Square location for the sit down experience and all the baked goods!
Vaca's Creamery [BEST CREAMERY]
my order: bagel with house made cream cheese, matcha, and any desserts made by Azteca Vegan! be sure to check out all the zero waste and sustainable market items in store and stock up next door and the Market! my favorites from bulk: Carolyn's Krisps...
The Eco Flamingo Market Cafe
I have yet to order something I have not absolutely loved! Go before February 2026!
Bloom Plant Based Kitchen [BEST BRUNCH & DINNER]
my order: Boston Cream, Blueberry Pancake, Raised Glazed Brioche, or any Seasonal Flavors! HOT TIP: Go early to the alley because they sell out fast!
Beacon Doughnuts [BEST DOUGHNUTS]
my order: Pistachio Latte or Turmeric Ginger Latte, Green Power Bagel Sandwich, Hazelnut Brownie and a box of all four of the Turkish Delight! HOT TIP: Turkish Delight makes a great gift!
Oromo Cafe [BEST CAFE. TURKISH COFFEE & DESSERTS]
my order: Toasted Chicago Bagel w/ Vegan Cream Cheese Smear or Crispy Potato Bagel Sandwich
Tilly Bagel Shop [BEST CHICAGO-STYLE BAGELS]
my order: Raspberry Pistachio, or Cookie Monster HOT TIP: Grab a slice or two at Handlebar if you are not in Chicago on Saturdays.
Pie Pie My Darling [BEST VEGAN CAKE]
my order: Cookies & Cream or Slutty Brownie Bar
Ingrained [BEST RAW DESSERTS]
my order: Green Goddess Wrap & smoothie or fresh pressed juice
Chicago Health Foods [BEST ONE STOP SHOP EXPERIENCE]
OPENING NEW LOCATION SOON!!!
Casa Yari
my order: Military Latte with Macadamia Milk
Sawada Coffee [BEST LATTE]
my order: Eden Wrap & Ocean of Love Smoothie
Loving Heart [BEST NOURISHING MEAL & QUIET SPACE]
my order: (breakfast:) tall stack chocolate chip pancakes, monte cristo, or breakfast combo (lunch/dinner:) special recipe wings in buffalo, thai or bbq with housemade ranch, the radical reuben, S.U.V. Straight up veggie, gyros, portabella truffle me...
The Chicago Diner [BEST COMFORT FOOD]
my order: (brunch) vegan chimichanga (lunch or dinner) fried pickles with house-made ranch, green meanie, fried avocado grilled cheese, slice of pie pie my darling cake or hand made pies
Handlebar [BEST BRUNCH or LATE NIGHT SPOT]
my order: The Vegan Mac, or Vegan Margherita & a Liquid Death mountain water or Mexican Coke HOT TIP: Lincoln Square is the best sit down experience
Dimo's Pizza [BEST SLICE of PIZZA & OPEN LATE SPOT]
my order: (appetizers:) crab rangoon, blissful joy, mush love (lunch/dinner:) royal pho, banh mi, kingwich
