Everything was tasty, fresh and surprisingly filling. I had the Tex Mex Pizza flat bread, which were topped with a nut based pate, salsa, guac. It came with a fresh garden salad and a scrumptious fruit salad. I also had a brownie dessert which was rich and delicious. A complete gem, especially for this area
Evaristo Jr Herrera
Had a great time at this spot. Food was really good. Had the Lavender and Cornflower Iced Tea, Elote nachos and a Gyro. I would definitely recommend this place if you are searching for a raw, vegan, gluten free restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brittany Hall
Great food, great people! Sharing the RAW vegan experience and benefits, only true spot in all of the Chicago land area, stop in and give it a try! You won’t be disappointed!!
kathykbest
The food at this place was amazing! It was flavorful, tasty and mouthwatering. From appetizer to dessert, I thoroughly enjoyed every bite. Despite being shortstaffed, the customer service was amazing! They even comped my hot tea because they didn’t bring it out with the rest of my drink order. When I explained that wasn’t necessary because I was going to drink my tea with dessert, they still comped my tea. To the owner of this establishment, your employees deserve a raise!
Updated from previous review on 2026-01-14
Melanie Holmes
I'm not a vegan, but I like trying new places, especially locally owned. I was surprised that the burger is served cold - but it was good - just a learning experience for me :-) Nice selection of hot teas. The ambience is sweet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brett Schwartz
1st time stopped in and got a side order of the Thai Wraps. The flavor was there and very good, however extremely hard to eat (everything falling out from both ends). I will go back and just eat there next time. Tasted great though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Sonya Petkova
We visited the Vegan Cafe last week on our way from Starved Rock back to Chicago. We couldn't believe there was such an amazing raw food spot in a small town like Lockport - the food was super, super delicious. We had two of the appetizers, nachos and pizza bites - they were filling and outstanding. The cheesecake was so good I had to order another one for the road. I was skeptical to eat there because I didn't have particularly satisfying experience eating raw food at a restaurant before, but I'm so glad i did. I wish i could eat there all the time! Can't wait to be back. Also, the people at the restaurant were super nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yours Truely
LOVE this spot & what they have to offer! Recently tried their gyro plate off of their September Vegan Chef Challenge menu & was so satisfying 🤌🏼 I feel like I have to go back & get it once more before its gone bc Im not sure if it will be a permanent menu item!
🌯 The corn & flax wrap that they use instead of a pita blew my mind bc it was SO tastey & held all the walnut & sun-dried tomato based meaty goodness, cashew tzatziki & onions inside so perfectly ~ this handheld was a picture of perfection that just delighted my lil' gluten-free heart 🤤 After I devoured it, I wished there was more (Seriously I could've ate double.. can we put more meaty goodness in there? lol)
& with the full plate, I got to try both sides of the tossed Mediterranian style salad w/ homemade vegan feta crumbles & apple citrus salad. Everything was so fresh & vibrant! That feta was delicious, tho I had to crumble it a bit, I was so impressed with how tastey it was. The dressing was flavorful & light. & the fresh fruits with cinnamon drizzle was such a treat. I couldn't have asked for a better lunch 💙
🥃 Also loved the fruity apple cider iced tea that I picked up for just $2 bucks! Love me some fresh tea, it was so refreshing & the little cup of raw agave they gave me to sweeten it was perfect!
All in all I highly recommend this spot, one of the ONLY all raw, all vegan, all GF cafes in the greater Chicagoland area! They have a huge menu & you can tell that everything is made mindfully & with yummy in mind. Being someone who lives on a budget, I'm choosey in where I spend my dollars as I can't afford to splurge on take out all the time ~ for the average low-income person their menu can be a tad pricey 🙈 (my only discontent) But the offerings here are worth it, especially considering its organic & scatch-made, your belly wont be disappointed & neither will your peace of mind. I wish I could've gotten more, so much I want to try! Omgosh I havent even tried the deserts yet! Such good vibes in this food & the owner/staff are friendly too! 🙌🏽 Thank you for a great experience! Cant wait to visit again 💯
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Toni Montana
🧘🏽♀️Health conscious, 🌱vegan, 🥗raw, 🚫🌾gluten-free and 😀 super friendly! 💜
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
AJCrook
I was amazed by the variety offered and the wonderful service.
Everything was tasty, fresh and surprisingly filling. I had the Tex Mex Pizza flat bread, which were topped with a nut based pate, salsa, guac. It came with a fresh garden salad and a scrumptious fruit salad. I also had a brownie dessert which was rich and delicious. A complete gem, especially for this area
Had a great time at this spot. Food was really good. Had the Lavender and Cornflower Iced Tea, Elote nachos and a Gyro. I would definitely recommend this place if you are searching for a raw, vegan, gluten free restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, great people! Sharing the RAW vegan experience and benefits, only true spot in all of the Chicago land area, stop in and give it a try! You won’t be disappointed!!
The food at this place was amazing! It was flavorful, tasty and mouthwatering. From appetizer to dessert, I thoroughly enjoyed every bite. Despite being shortstaffed, the customer service was amazing! They even comped my hot tea because they didn’t bring it out with the rest of my drink order. When I explained that wasn’t necessary because I was going to drink my tea with dessert, they still comped my tea. To the owner of this establishment, your employees deserve a raise! Updated from previous review on 2026-01-14
I'm not a vegan, but I like trying new places, especially locally owned. I was surprised that the burger is served cold - but it was good - just a learning experience for me :-)
Nice selection of hot teas.
The ambience is sweet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
1st time stopped in and got a side order of the Thai Wraps. The flavor was there and very good, however extremely hard to eat (everything falling out from both ends). I will go back and just eat there next time. Tasted great though.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
We visited the Vegan Cafe last week on our way from Starved Rock back to Chicago. We couldn't believe there was such an amazing raw food spot in a small town like Lockport - the food was super, super delicious. We had two of the appetizers, nachos and pizza bites - they were filling and outstanding. The cheesecake was so good I had to order another one for the road. I was skeptical to eat there because I didn't have particularly satisfying experience eating raw food at a restaurant before, but I'm so glad i did. I wish i could eat there all the time! Can't wait to be back. Also, the people at the restaurant were super nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
LOVE this spot & what they have to offer! Recently tried their gyro plate off of their September Vegan Chef Challenge menu & was so satisfying 🤌🏼 I feel like I have to go back & get it once more before its gone bc Im not sure if it will be a permanent menu item!
🌯 The corn & flax wrap that they use instead of a pita blew my mind bc it was SO tastey & held all the walnut & sun-dried tomato based meaty goodness, cashew tzatziki & onions inside so perfectly ~ this handheld was a picture of perfection that just delighted my lil' gluten-free heart 🤤 After I devoured it, I wished there was more (Seriously I could've ate double.. can we put more meaty goodness in there? lol)
& with the full plate, I got to try both sides of the tossed Mediterranian style salad w/ homemade vegan feta crumbles & apple citrus salad. Everything was so fresh & vibrant! That feta was delicious, tho I had to crumble it a bit, I was so impressed with how tastey it was. The dressing was flavorful & light. & the fresh fruits with cinnamon drizzle was such a treat. I couldn't have asked for a better lunch 💙
🥃 Also loved the fruity apple cider iced tea that I picked up for just $2 bucks! Love me some fresh tea, it was so refreshing & the little cup of raw agave they gave me to sweeten it was perfect!
All in all I highly recommend this spot, one of the ONLY all raw, all vegan, all GF cafes in the greater Chicagoland area! They have a huge menu & you can tell that everything is made mindfully & with yummy in mind. Being someone who lives on a budget, I'm choosey in where I spend my dollars as I can't afford to splurge on take out all the time ~ for the average low-income person their menu can be a tad pricey 🙈 (my only discontent) But the offerings here are worth it, especially considering its organic & scatch-made, your belly wont be disappointed & neither will your peace of mind. I wish I could've gotten more, so much I want to try! Omgosh I havent even tried the deserts yet! Such good vibes in this food & the owner/staff are friendly too! 🙌🏽 Thank you for a great experience! Cant wait to visit again 💯
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
🧘🏽♀️Health conscious, 🌱vegan, 🥗raw, 🚫🌾gluten-free and 😀 super friendly! 💜
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was amazed by the variety offered and the wonderful service.
Restaurantji Recommends
Love the food! I cant believe its raw!! This is my new favorite place 💜
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ginger Salad, Turtles, Nachos, Chocolate Brownie, Pizza, Pad Thai, Taco Salad, Vegan Pizza, Turtle Brownie, Sweet Potato Burger, Loaded Burger, Pizza Burger
So good that it should be a chain. I drove an hour and it was worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious and very friendly staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent raw vegan food that everyone will enjoy!
The owner is such a sweet person and the cafe has lots of great options! Highly recommend to visit if you are vegan or not!
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