Hands down my favorite vegan place in Chicago!! It is very hard to chose what to eat because it all is so delicious. Some of my favorites are the açaí bowls (best I have ever had, they put kale in the base and you can upgrade to spirulina too, gives a rich flavor, not overly sweet or watery like some other places), the grapefruit smoothie, corn chips and hummus, burger and pizza. The salads are so big it is two meals, and I am not sure how she makes her kale so delicious but man it is good. Very thankful to have this locally! read more

Amazing. Delicious. Worth it! The breakfast crunch was not too sweet and very satisfying. I could have ordered everything! Will definitely be back. read more

Great first impression right when I walked in. The two employees working behind the counter were friendly and helpful. Stopped in just to see what this place was all about. Spent a good $30 for two desserts and a 16oz smoothie. Got their mint and brownie desserts and they were delicious! They had samples of the mint and that's what sold me. They recommended that they be put in the freezer and the consistency was perfect. You have to try the mint for sure. Maca Picchu was tasty and I was glad that they could pour the smoothie into my stojo collapsible cup. Pricey place, but it's all vegan and delicious. Employees care about health so ask them any questions you may have! read more

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So happy to finally have gone here! I was alone but they were having a Valentine's Day special, buy 2 entrees, get a free dessert. I asked the friendly gal what she liked and she directed me to the kelp noodles and lasagna. I loved the lasagna! I wish I would have gotten 2 of them! For dessert I had the pitaya cheesecake which was gone in 60 seconds. Will definitely be back. Ooooh, and the golden milk latte with oat milk is a YES YES YES! read more

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I've always liked the food from Chicago Raw. It's incredible that people can make "bread" without cooking it; so it naturally follows that their "tuna fish" sandwich is crazy... Crazy good! I love going to Chicago Raw and where I allow myself to be amazed by the food they produce. Someone once told me that they start as early as 2:00 AM to freshly make all of the food. That's some serious commitment. Chicago Raw is also pretty good about innovation. Most of their foods can always be found on their shelves but I have always found something new when I go in. As I've said before, the service at Chicago Raw isn't 100% awesome. It's a very small space - large enough for one employee and MAYBE two or three shoppers. You'd think that the one employee would be a bit more friendly and helpful. Sometimes the person is friendly and sometimes they seem shy. I really don't know what's up with that. Anyway, I spend about $50 every time I go. I usually get two entree-sized items (such as a sandwich or spaghetti with meatballs), some garlic stick snacks, and one or two desserts (their mint bar is incredible). That's pretty expensive, but I completely understand. It's all made fresh and it's HUGELY labor-intensive. I can't find that sort of raw food to grab-and-go anywhere else. read more

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My friend and I popped in for a smoothie, looking for something refreshing after a night of shopping. I ordered the SPIRULINA GRAPEFRUIT, which was perfect. We also tasted a few of their items as they were closing, so she let us taste a few. It was all I could do to not leave with everything in the store. I will definitely keep this place on my radar when out walking around for a healthy and satisfying snack. read more

The grab and go selection here is to live for. Seriously amazing. The friendly face inside gave an answer for each question I had, and was happy to give it. Super helpful and kind. Took the food to go. Two of us had the garden burger, couple desserts (the pies are amazing), and another entree. All of it was perfect. And so filing. Saved half of the desserts for the morning with a coffee. Kept in the fridge wonderfully. read more

Acai bowl totaled out to be a little over 12 dollars. Just based on looks, it looks good and worth it. I was a bit disappointed when I started eating. It was overly frozen and seemed like it was taken in and out of the freezer because part of it was like an ice cube. The cashier asked if I wanted agave on mine, which I didn't remember until about half way through the bowl I realized I didn't taste it at all. It also would have been nice if they had a better description of what is in the bowl on the menu. I didn't know what fruits or other ingredients were in it. There were bananas, strawberries, and some nuts. Not terrible, but probably wouldn't want to return. read more

Chicago Raw - Acai Bowl $11 - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love Chicago Raw! I think they're a really cool concept restaurant for vegan foods. My favorite dishes are the raw raviolis, the ride the wave (pad thai), and signature sampler platter. The cashew cheese and turnip shell used to make the raw raviolis were surprisingly good and definitely made me believe in the deliciousness of vegan cheese. The sampler platter is great because you can try a lot of different foods. The pad thai is just super refreshing and delightfully tasty. I wish they would use less plastic packaging overall for the environment, but overall their food is great! read more

The bright, cheery interior of Chicago Raw drew me in on a gloomy February Day. The space is small but well organized. Unsure of what I was looking for, I walked around for a bit to peruse the offerings. The cold case (wait...wasn't that once a show...) is filled with a variety of packaged entrees, spreads, and desserts. A small fridge next to it is stocked with various wellness shots and juices/bottled drinks. My attention was focused on the foodstuffs, and I eventually ended up opting for the zoodles with "meatballs." The zoodles were definitely a win, as I liked how the spiralized zucchini squash was interspersed with another squash, lending a pasta-like verisimilitude that this carb-head could get behind! The marinara sauce was also tasty. I ended up sprucing it up with some siracha of my own (not sure if this was technically raw or not) to add an extra kick. The "meatballs" were definitely more of an acquired taste. I could discern carrots and sunflower seeds. On the snack-y side, I decided to add the packaged chipotle, lime nacho chips to my order. These have a slight heat, and are a great complement to hummus. Though I'm not certain that I have the same love for these as I do for Tostitos hint of lime (TM) chips, it is good to switch things up from time to time. As other reviewers mentioned, it would be nice to have calorie counts and best-by dates on some of the items, especially those from the aforementioned cold case. I appreciate that most of the entrees come in full entrée size as well as a mini portion. This is a great option for those with lighter appetites, or who are just looking to dip their toes into the raw food waters, or want to sample a new dish and not be stuck with a full-size portion. This is food that I can feel good about and easily fits into a healthy lifestyle without requiring an all or nothing commitment. I will hit up this spot next time I am looking for a nourishing, plant-based option. read more

Came here on a Sunday afternoon for the first time and enjoyed the coco maca loco. They had free samples to try and the lady working at the register was friendly. The only thing was the smoothie seemed a little small for $10.75 - I live in Chicago and totally understand that smoothies are expensive these days, but normally if spending over $10 I would like to have a bigger smoothie to enjoy read more

Chicago Raw - Coco Maca Loco - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Best juice in the city! Delicious snacks and grab and go meals. Service is personal and friendly. Love. Love. Love!

Really good! Great selection! Cute place and friendly staff!! Can't wait to to go back!

After wanting to try this vegan classic for awhile it didn't disappoint. Extraordinary raw vegan food for everyone. I had the All in One SuperFood Smoothie. Banana strawberry goji berry hemp seed wild rice protein and lecithin. Paired it with the Raw Signature CranberryMuffin Gluten free rolled oats walnuts cranberries agave pecans coconut and cinnamon Don't be fooled by small size of restaurant or the portions. Both satisfy your hunger and taste. Can't wait to return read more

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If you haven't been to Raw yet, you're missing out! I tried the Pad Thai and the burrito which were both absolutely delicious. Both dishes were so fresh and full of flavor. The owner of Raw was very nice and knowledgeable. Go give Raw a try, you won't be disappointed! read more

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Thankful to have found this place because I was looking for real whole food in the area. I especially love finding desserts like carrot cake and tiramisu made from nut flour instead wheat- tastes incredible without the guilt My only disappointment was that the food wasn't organic and that every item was in single use plastic! If you're actually going to be eating healthy, pesticide free/non GMO is the only way to go. Also, plastic doesn't ever go away, less then 9% is actually recycled, and most of it ends up in our oceans. I know this may sound kind of hippy but the least we could do when we eat food that the earth provides for us is take care of it. The woman behind the counter was very hospitable and friendly- I Love places that have a community/family owned vibe. Definitely recommend. I just really hope they change their packaging! read more

** PLEASE COME LIVE WITH ME? PLEASE? ** I just came back from three days in Chicago. All I can say is I spent a lot of time and a lot of cash here; tried as many things as I could. Every bite was delicious, the staff was super helpful and friendly and I wish I could take this place back to Manhattan with me!! Lots of love from NYC and hope to see you again soon x x x read more

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Came to downtown Chicago specifically for raw Chicago. Made a point to put in a take out order prior to their opening time in order for them to account for my items and set them aside; however, once I arrived I was made aware that one of my items had already been sold out a couple hours earlier... it was a bit disheartening but I tried to give them the benefit of the doubt and was happy to leave with the remainder of my pickup order- haven't had Chicago raw in a few months, and just realized that the quality of their products have gone down. Don't think I'll ever make a special trip out again for them. Beware... their spreads have definitely decreased in quality and lack on flavor... haven't had to many of the meals- but I'm no longer a huge fan of their spreads/dressings. Disappointed overall. read more

Yummy!!! Everything had so much flavor. Every bite had burst of Mmm...deliciousness. Whether your vegan or meat eater you'll appreciate every plate that come from Chicago Raw. There's literally explosions in your mouth of goodness. read more

Chicago Raw - Delicious is an understatement. - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Generic raw food. There are a couple of seatings in the place. Food are all prepackaged besides the smoothie (even the acai bowl was premade). That being said, Cood looks fresh and tastes better than many raw foods I've tried. I had the sampler plate ($14), is ehjch there are vegan burger (I don't really like), zucchini noodle and meatball (very good), ravioli (cheese filling was good but I wish we had a sauce for it), and brownie (very good). It's definitely healthy! I also had the acai bowl, which I did not like very much. The granola was kinda difficult to chew; bananas were brown; Acai bade was very liquidy. Owner was very nice tho. read more

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I'm a huge advocate for eating raw and healthy and find when I do shop on my own it's relatively affordable. I still don't fully understand why places like this charge so much...I purchased the pizza, garlic stix, chocolate decadent wafers, vegan strawberry ice cream, and a Sun Warrior cinnamon roll protein bar and my total came out to about $40. The pizza at first bite was almost identical to that of real pizza. The pesto sauce that accompanied it was really delicious and resembled a pesto made with real cheese. However, as I ate more of it I felt a bit sick. I think it was due to the heavy cashew cheese. The garlic stix help curb my cravings for crackers and other carbs of the like (garlicy enough where you may need gum afterwards, but I love garlic flavor!). Beware the chocolate decadent wafers, they are so addicting! I can finish a whole container in one sitting. They are like chocolate graham crackers, so yummy! The vegan strawberry ice cream was pretty good for not being milk based. I'd come back to try some of the other entrees and foods. Some of their desserts looked super bomb!! I think my biggest issue is the price and maybe I'd feel it was more justifiable knowing if everything was grown in house or sourced locally. read more

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Grabbed an acai bowl and smoothie to go before a roadtrip and it was an unfortunate use of almost $30. I didn't think one could mess up an acai bowl, but this one was bland and full of large ice chunks. It was also tiny! The smoothie was also small and nothing notable. The average person could make a better one at home. I'm sure the ingredients were top tier, but taste matters too! Especially when you're paying an arm and a leg. I'm glad this option is out there for raw vegans and I appreciate their creativity in some of their other menu items, but at the very least, I expect the basics to be done right. read more

Chicago Raw - most $$$$ and yuck açaí bowl. sadness. - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Awesome raw vegan food! Delicious, innovative and nourishing!! Great for anyone who is trying to eat raw vegan but still misses some of the classic options of a regular vegan diet. The pad Thai is amazing. The desserts are also awesome. You might forget it is raw vegan!! Clean, healthy, and 5 stars. read more

This is a unicorn brick + mortar in a pocket of River North. The organic celery juice will bring you life and the Jem cinnamon maca almond butter will be your favorite ice cream topping yet. The girls who work here are super sweet and helpful also. XOLO read more

When my favorite vegan restaurant closed we headed here. Absolutely delicious. And the desserts were stunning.

Sweets and desserts--carrot cake muffin (this is the best!!!!!), chocolate chip cookies, pitaya cheesecake bar, pumpkin pie Lunch and dinner--mock tuna pate sandwich, falafel/hummus sandwich, Chicago pizza, ride the wave plate This place is unbelievable and I kick myself because I didn't find it sooner. Healthiest, cleanest, tastiest, most flavorful food I have tried. You leave every visit to Raw feeling incredible about the food you just consumed. Their staff is SO sweet. They're always willing to allow you to sample items, they love sharing their favorites and their opinions with you, and they genuinely want you to have an amazing experience. read more

Best quick service raw vegan food in Illinois. Just park your car, pop in, then grab and go! Or stay for a few minutes, enjoy your meal and get a fresh made smoothie made while you wait. Sooooo freakin delicious!! All of it! read more

The best vegan food on earth. I went to Chicago just tri try three vegan places. Samples are available for you to enjoy the feast of Raw Chicago. I tried the vegan sushi. It was delicious, nutritious and really good Raw Chicago is my favorite. I tried spinach lasania, noodles, sweet potatoe chips and chipotle chips. Everything was delicious except the sweet potato chips. The server was nice and informative. The place is full of pre-prepared and pre-packaged products to go. The wide selection enable you choose what you are craving at the moment and highlight other meal to order in you next visit I purchased what saved my life and allowed me carrying plenty of items. I purchased a perfect bag to carry my stuff. read more

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I love Raw! I'd give it 4.5 stars if I could. Chicago definitely needs this. Every time I come in the staff is warm and welcoming and they almost always have samples. The prices are a little high but I think it's on par with raw prepared food. They have a nice selection of snacks, too. The shop is cozy with a few windows seats. My only complaint is there are no dates on their food. This is important to me since raw food is easily perishable, and they are not organic. read more

Chicago Raw - Empanada Platter - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nice, small place with a bunch of creative dishes. I had the kelp noodles when I came here. Delicious and filling. I was only in Chicago for a friend's wedding, but I'll definitely come back to Chicago Raw the next time I'm in town! read more

I stopped in around lunch today and the person working in the store was not wearing a face mask. There were also 2 customers in the store that were not wearing a mask. I left without buying anything. This is a really tiny store which is hard to stay 6 feet away from anyone. This is dangerous and irresponsible for the store employee to risk customers health and lives by not wearing a mask during a pandemic. You just lost a customer. When I called the store to let them know they told me that they don't have to wear a mask in a pandemic with a mask mandate. They said they offer no apologies and laughed at me for being concerned about my health and the health of the customers coming in. This place should lose its license and not be in business. read more

So glad I found this spot! They have a fridge case with raw meals, desserts, and salads (made daily) and a selection of fresh raw juices. The juices come in cute glass milk jugs and there is a $1 refund when you bring the bottle back. There is also a shelf with SunWarrior protein and raw snacks. I went with an acai bowl topped with strawberries, bananas, and their raw granola. Delicious! I also grabbed a green juice and the raw "egg" salad. The green juice is pretty earthy and not very sweet, which I enjoyed, but may not be for everyone. I was a little disappointed with the egg salad. It was okay, but I probably wouldn't buy it again. I cannot wait to go back and try some other dishes. There were samples of a raw hazelnut pesto that was delish! Meal plans too....tempting! read more

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I was a Chicago Raw hype girl when I first discovered them at the Ogilvie location over 6 years ago. Polly the owner and I became close as we shared stories of struggling to find foods we could safely eat and tolerate. And when she get the Huron location even more excited since it's closer to me. I received a gift card from 2 friends a few years ago knowing my love of the place but I lost it and recently through cleaning found it. I went in and the lady said she couldn't use it because it had no serial number or anything to redeem it. I told her I get it, it's old and back from the more starting out days of Polly's business - she called Polly on the phone and she claimed NO IDEA about this card existing and was baffled. I argued back and forth with them saying that this is shit customer service and they could just honor it since it clearly had their logo and information all on it with $50 marked in. She said Polly had to see it and asked if she could hold it and took my number and would call me. THREE days go by and not a word. I just popped in and the same lady behind the counter goes "yeah, Pollys never seen that before so no, we won't honor it" Just end of the discussion and why would Polly want my info to not even talk to me or call? She knows me and how I supported her business but it sadly seems that general customer service is not her strong suit. It was $50...which in her shop really doesn't get you much but to just do a courtesy to honor it and have a happy customer would have been the correct route to go from a business standpoint. So warning to the wise, don't expect refunds or courtesy business transactions done there. She used to be much kinder and more accommodating but something has changed and it's truly disappointing to see. read more

I'm a vegan who loves her cooked food like no other. I just don't find raw food all that fulfilling or comforting but boy has my outlook changed after coming to this place. I have had their raw ravioli and pad Thai and carrot muffins. I was left speechless after one bite. This restaurant takes raw food to another level! Honestly it is overwhelming to choose what you want cause there are so many tasty options. Also the atmosphere is super inviting and fresh. It's a cute little gem that I wish I had in my hometown. read more

While Visiting Chicago I looked for vegan restaurants close by and found this place. Small place with ready made food. The employee was friendly and offered a free sample since it was my first time. Prices are comparable to other restaurants/food establishments around. Only problem (and this is not their fault) is it was really really cold the week I was there so cold food was not as appealing. I purchased a salad which was big, delicious, and filling and the sampler which my spouse ate and enjoyed. If ever were back in Chicago and it's not snowing we will definitely be back. read more

went with my vegan daughter, thought the food to be rather bland and my daughter got this raw breakfast ball thing that was very hard and hard to eat, you had to kind of knaw on it. we were both dissapointed read more

Just a quick shoutout to say that every time I eat here I am left with an amazing amount of sustained energy for the day, nothing beats it. So grateful for Chicago Raw!!! I also want to say that their food is quite beautiful. My previous review saying it was basic was because I was blown away that something so simple could have such complex flavor. read more

This is one of those places that make me love Yelp. I never would have known it was there. Wow. I did not know what to expect. I eat vegan most of the time but I haven't really tried raw vegan. I'm hooked. I'll be back everyday for the rest of my week in Chicago. The sushi, the dumplings, the cashew cheese. Unreal!!! read more

Just wondering why they do not use any date stickers or let us know when things expire. How is this even legal. Ya sure they can say oh everything is fresh and we just got it in or we just are putting the new food in the cooler. But older food is still on the shelf. Long story short I had some gut issues. I barely made it home. Dont think I'll be back until u really should put a date on when things were made and when things expire. How did you even pass a sanitation inspection. I guess u just dont care . read more

Best raw food I've ever had. So fresh and delicious. You feel energized and ready for anything after every meal. Very happy to have found Raw while in Chicago. read more

Chicago Raw - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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