elephant + vine

We were in Chicago for the day and this place was recommended to us by a staff person from a vintage store we were at way across town and they told us it was worth the drive and they didn’t lie! The food was very fair priced, flavorful and fresh. The restaurant was clean and cozy, with a modern hip vibe but not pretentious and the bathrooms were very clean- also love that the bathrooms were marked “All Genders” as it’s always nice to feel seen and accepted in a public space. I was so happy to have big beautiful windows to look out on the street while we ate but enjoyed the air conditioning on this 97 degree day. The staff were so kind and offered me a bag and take out extras when I asked for a lid for my bowl to take back to our hotel. I highly recommend this place for a fresh and local spot to have lunch. Great bowls and salads! The person next to us was eating a burger and it looked awesome as well. And they have good french fries too!

This place is so good! Yes, a little pricey but totally worth it and the fact that they have gluten-free buns is perfect. Their fries taste like fast food fries without the nastiness. You’ll see what I mean when you try them. Love their Baja impossible burger, just the right amount of spice And what can I say about the dragon fruit juice? It is just delicious.

This place is so amazing! Excellent service, delicious food/smoothies, and awesome vibes/music. Wish I could rate it more. I split a burger so I could try two and soooo good. The presentation was better before I cut it!

Food is pretty pricey for the portion size. Order accuracy could use some improvement. I ordered Eleburgers with cheese and no pickles. As you can see, what do I get? Pickles on the burgers. Give customers what they ask for.

While I don’t know that I’d put this place in the category of “special” if you are looking for a vegan fast food place, this checks all the boxes. Tasty versions of all the classics at reasonable prices, in a clean and comfortable setting, and a great location. Friendly staff. I’d put the $9.95 mammoth burger up against any vegan burger in the city. My typical order is a single mammoth burger, 3 tenders, and side of fries. It’s $25. Ok, maybe not that affordable but I am satisfied every time. Give it a shot! Even if you are with some non-vegans!