Not bad for a quick bite (even more so if you only eat plant-based foods). Having grown up with awesome empanadas all over the place, my bar is quite high (thus the 3-star rating); for most others, though, my guess is that this could be quite quite good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Ana Guerrero
Excellent service. The staff is so sweet and attentive. I went twice (2 different days and times). I had to go back for the margherita empanada!! Definitely the best one. You really can't go wrong with any of them, but of the 5 different kinds, margherita took #1 spot ?. The chorizo one could have used more cheese, but that's a very minor complaint. The garlic sauce is amazing, but only paired well with the margherita. Honestly, I'd buy just on its own if possible to use with vegan pizza. Excellent business. Overall, a very pleasant experience.
Such a kind staff member greeted us and made us feel right at home! Treated us to a large (when we paid for a small) garlic sauce too! So many great flavors! So tasty!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hanako Rodriguez
Such a good spot to grab a bite of your vegan. Perfect before a day of walking or before a happy hour you know you can’t eat at!
Dietary restrictions: Awesome for vegans and dairy free people!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ray H
Fons Empanadas has got to be the most delicious thing I've ever tasted. I ordered the Andean, Tinga, and Ropa Vieja. I also got a green smoothie without the honey to make vegan. My taste buds were extremely happy and I walked away feeling very nourished. It felt like the list of every nutrient the human body needs was checked off for me. If I was a cartoon character I would've patted my belly and given a satisfied sigh. The staff was also very nice. I will be eating these empanadas every time I'm in Chicago.
Vegetarian options: The empanadas are vegan
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Andean Fons
Sabrina Mackey-Alfonso
Love! As a Hispanic vegetarian, this place is awesome! We got the ropa vieja and tinga empanadas (made with jackfruit). Well spiced. Warning to people with low spice tolerance, the tinga is a little spicy, but we like it that way. The staff were so kind and helpful! Would definitely come back :)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jonathan Wright
Authentic vegan empanadas. Extremely tasty, would satisfy anybody, including all meat eaters. Excellent garlic sauce. Perfect dough texture.
Dietary restrictions: Vegan
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ken Herlache
Absolutely love this spot. Quick to go, easy to eat, healthy for you, and friendly staff every time.
Ordered from here several times while in Chicago for a week and staying nearby. The BBQ empanada with hibiscus flowers is amazing, but all the ones I tried were very good. I got a bunch of the apple ones so I'd have a vegan breakfast on hand :)
This place is wonderful! The empanadas were significantly tastier than I expected them to be and the staff are very kind and attentive.Only reason I gave it a 4 is because it's definitely overpriced. I hate to admit it but if the prices weren't as high it'd be a 5/5 from me. Still recommended it though and important to note that they have acai bowls as well!
Each empanada is so unique! Very flavorful, colorful and the garlic sauce is an absolute must! Want to give a personal shout out to the owners, Daniel and Daniela, for being extremely helpful and Leslie who made our empanadas and drinks while there.You may think the Corn one is 'simple' and to skip ordering it. Don't. Freaking delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
jadaruss
I watched this man drop an empanada and pick it up with tongs. He then used the tongs to serve other empanadas!! YUCK
VeganLens
I first had Fons at Vegandale in Chicago a few years back, and now it's one of my must stops when I'm in Chicago. They also have Fons in NYC now, too! Fons has the most incredible empanadas. Everything is vegan and made from natural whole foods. They use no artificial dyes or colors to achieve their beautiful empanada dough. They have so many different flavors to choose from, and it's so fun to try them all. They have mostly savory empanadas, but they also have dessert ones as well. My favorite is the Tinga and Asian Lumpa. They also have a delicious BBQ empanada as well. The price is pretty fair and the empanadas are large in size.
Not bad for a quick bite (even more so if you only eat plant-based foods). Having grown up with awesome empanadas all over the place, my bar is quite high (thus the 3-star rating); for most others, though, my guess is that this could be quite quite good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Excellent service. The staff is so sweet and attentive. I went twice (2 different days and times). I had to go back for the margherita empanada!! Definitely the best one. You really can't go wrong with any of them, but of the 5 different kinds, margherita took #1 spot ?. The chorizo one could have used more cheese, but that's a very minor complaint. The garlic sauce is amazing, but only paired well with the margherita. Honestly, I'd buy just on its own if possible to use with vegan pizza. Excellent business. Overall, a very pleasant experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smoky Mushroom Empanadas, Margherita
Such a kind staff member greeted us and made us feel right at home! Treated us to a large (when we paid for a small) garlic sauce too! So many great flavors! So tasty!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a good spot to grab a bite of your vegan. Perfect before a day of walking or before a happy hour you know you can’t eat at!
Dietary restrictions: Awesome for vegans and dairy free people!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fons Empanadas has got to be the most delicious thing I've ever tasted. I ordered the Andean, Tinga, and Ropa Vieja. I also got a green smoothie without the honey to make vegan. My taste buds were extremely happy and I walked away feeling very nourished. It felt like the list of every nutrient the human body needs was checked off for me. If I was a cartoon character I would've patted my belly and given a satisfied sigh. The staff was also very nice. I will be eating these empanadas every time I'm in Chicago.
Vegetarian options: The empanadas are vegan
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Andean Fons
Love! As a Hispanic vegetarian, this place is awesome! We got the ropa vieja and tinga empanadas (made with jackfruit). Well spiced. Warning to people with low spice tolerance, the tinga is a little spicy, but we like it that way. The staff were so kind and helpful! Would definitely come back :)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Authentic vegan empanadas. Extremely tasty, would satisfy anybody, including all meat eaters. Excellent garlic sauce. Perfect dough texture.
Dietary restrictions: Vegan
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely love this spot. Quick to go, easy to eat, healthy for you, and friendly staff every time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sweet Potato Chili, Asian Lumpia Fons, Pulled BBQ Fons, Andean, Chorizo Cheese & Potatoes
Ordered from here several times while in Chicago for a week and staying nearby. The BBQ empanada with hibiscus flowers is amazing, but all the ones I tried were very good. I got a bunch of the apple ones so I'd have a vegan breakfast on hand :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chorizo Cheese & Potato, Pulled BBQ
Every flavor I tried was delicious! Awesome plant based
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great plant-based food with lots of options!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is wonderful! The empanadas were significantly tastier than I expected them to be and the staff are very kind and attentive.Only reason I gave it a 4 is because it's definitely overpriced. I hate to admit it but if the prices weren't as high it'd be a 5/5 from me. Still recommended it though and important to note that they have acai bowls as well!
Dietary restrictions: Vegan
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chorizo Cheese & Potatoes, Acai Bowl
Each empanada is so unique! Very flavorful, colorful and the garlic sauce is an absolute must! Want to give a personal shout out to the owners, Daniel and Daniela, for being extremely helpful and Leslie who made our empanadas and drinks while there.You may think the Corn one is 'simple' and to skip ordering it. Don't. Freaking delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I watched this man drop an empanada and pick it up with tongs. He then used the tongs to serve other empanadas!! YUCK
I first had Fons at Vegandale in Chicago a few years back, and now it's one of my must stops when I'm in Chicago. They also have Fons in NYC now, too! Fons has the most incredible empanadas. Everything is vegan and made from natural whole foods. They use no artificial dyes or colors to achieve their beautiful empanada dough. They have so many different flavors to choose from, and it's so fun to try them all. They have mostly savory empanadas, but they also have dessert ones as well. My favorite is the Tinga and Asian Lumpa. They also have a delicious BBQ empanada as well. The price is pretty fair and the empanadas are large in size.
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