I used to love this place, but when I recently bought spicy dumplings the food was spoiled carrots and cashew sauce was sour and not edible... besides there are not expiration dates on the boxes:/ read more

Truly, TRULY the best vegan place in Chicago. Polly (the owner) and her daughter are so sweet and are helpful about the menu items and just with normal conversation. While expensive, you get the absolute most for your money as the food is so flavorful and you feel great after eating it. My favorites: Goji Berry Bliss smoothie, Spirulina smoothie, Raw Ravioli, Raw Burger, and the Pumpkin Pie. I haven't had everything yet on the menu, but everything I have tried is inedible. I highly recommend the sampler platter because then you can try everything! read more

Absolutely love this place. Came from out of town and was looking for a healthy option, and am SO happy I found this place. I can't wait to come to Chicago just so I can eat here again! My parents are stubborn about being omnivores with a preference for a nice steak, but I was able to convince them to eat some of the food here. They had a falafel sandwich and loved it -- ate it all! They were shocked at how tasty all of the food was, and especially how filling. I got the sampler plate, and loved everything it came with. They are quite creative and everything turns out even better than you would expect. We were all especially pleased with the lemon dessert that came with the sampler. The tiramisu is amazing - a must have. The grapefruit spirulina smoothie is tangy and delicious. Eating healthy and nutritious meals that fill you up does not mean you have to compromise on taste. Well done! read more

First I've got to say, I had the Fresh Spinach Lasagna and it was delicious! Extremely flavorful and a good portion for the price. Docked a star for sustainability practices, which I rank as highly important in any establishment, but especially a vegan one. All menu items come in single-use packaging. Further, and even more surprisingly, there is no recycling on the premises. Would love to see the option of composting/compostable packaging as well since all ingredients would easily be composted. As a raw vegan establishment, this would not only be easy to implement but also an important step in setting a sustainable example and educating patrons. read more

Chicago Raw - Fresh Spinach Lasagna was delicious! Be aware that all menu items come in single-use packaging and there is no recycling on the premises. - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Good coconut juice and some cookie I got - I see some low reviews and I'm not entirely sure but my experience was pretty good. That coconut water was so good. read more

SUCH A GEM!!! They carry impossible-to-find products such as cashews that haven't been steamed and Tropical Traditions Gold Standard coconut oil (a handmade product, produced by pressing fresh coconuts, including coconut water rather than the dried pulp.) This particular oil has been tested to have higher antioxidant levels than other quality raw coconut oils on the market. They have Arcona products, which are impossible to find, as well. I was also happy to see they have Vitamineral Green - hands-down the best vitamin supplement I can think of. Rather than powdered wild greens and grasses, for example, Vitamineral Green is the powdered JUICE of those grasses and wild greens--and therefore absorbable by those of us who don't have 4 stomachs. The food is fabulous, my favorite item is the Tiramisu!! Ok.. let me say I love raw desserts. And psst.. a raw dessert will often be healthier than most cooked food/takeout you might find downtown. I've eaten a slice of raw tiramisu for lunch more times than I care to admit since discovering this place. Recently I decided to get Thai food for lunch for a couple dollars cheaper than a Chicago Raw entree - basically I paid for a lot of rice probably cooked in gmo-canola oil with little vegetables and quickly regretted it not walking a couple blocks further to Chicago Raw. I recommend the pizza and falafel sandwich - The pizza will easily last a couple meals, even if you're quite hungry. After all, how many cashews can one person eat? It's not light food, per-se, but you will still feel light eating it. And, I tend to go straight to the comfort food, but if you prefer light food, Chicago Raw has light options, too. I guess I don't buy salads at a place like this because I can make a good salad myself. I also highly recommend buying the wheat berry bread - very tasty & savory. Raw bread is hard to make, but Chicago Raw does it perfectly. Don't get me wrong, it's not like fluffy bread, but dense, flavorful soft cracker with a complex taste, almost of fennel and Swiss cheese (So.. I don't know how the Swiss cheese part makes sense at a raw vegan restaurant, but the taste is there!) The texture of the bread may be an acquired taste, though, so if you're not certain about how it looks, you may like to ask for a sample or something. Personally, I love it! Bottom-line: Chicago Raw offers amazing, very high-quality food that is fresh. No flour, no rice, no fillers, just good fuel for the body. I've noticed a few reviews saying it's too expensive.. let's just say I do not make maximum wage (yet) and eat here three times a week :) I think it's worth it to feel good. Bread and flour are cheap, if you want huge portions that will make you feel stuffed, forget it. But if you want exceptional quality ingredients and satisfying portions of hearty food, Chicago Raw is your best option downtown - and likely in all of Chicagoland. I had a chance to meet one of the owners recently, she is truly caring, which makes me want to support this place even more. Thanks, Chicago Raw.. we need more places like you in Chicago. read more

Great staff and knowledgeable. Not a restaurant but a few stools to eat in and peoplewatch. Got a sample r. Tried to take pictures and label it all but......I ate it. Veg burger with special mustard and ketchup. Zucchini spagetti with veggie tomato sauce and a veggie meatball. Valerie was awesome and answered my hundreds of questions. Cashew cheese ravioli. read more

Chicago Raw - Signature Sampler Dinner. I ended up getting TWO. - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Knocking off a star due to the high price point of all their food; but other than that their acai bowl was freshly made and delicious! The cinnamon granola really made this bowl shine - very generous portion very chewy sweet tangy and yummy! This bowl comes without bananas in the base, which is perfect for my nana allergy. The base also has kale which is rare to find in an acai bowl but it blended so well you couldn't even taste the veggie. read more

Chicago Raw - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was in Chicago for a day and stopped by here because of all the rave reviews! No regrets -- I loved my meal and it was very delicious. My smoothie was also amazing. But I couldn't get over the bad customer service given the price tags here. The person who checked me out was unhelpful and wasn't particularly welcoming as I took my time to peruse the various packed meals and snacks. I felt like i was ruining her day somehow. It was odd. She made my smoothie in silence and didn't have any recommendations on the food choices. For my meal and my smoothie, the total was $27 (!!!!!!!!) I wont be back unless I absolutely dont have time to prepare food myself. read more

Great raw food and excellent customer service. I love going here and they are always very friendly

Love that this place exists. Great selections/verities available for all kinds of cravings. I wish they still sold their products in Whole Foods ( I called and they told me they no longer do even though it's on their menu ). I wanted something sweet so picked their carrot cake slice and muffin($13). Wow. Totally didn't expect for it to taste sooooo good. I will definitely come back. I really want to try their pizza. read more

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Glad to have found this little gem. I was shopping on the magnificent mile and looked on yelp for a nearby place I could eat a quick and healthy lunch. It's just a couple blocks away from all the shopping so I decided to give it a try and walked over. All I can say is, I wish I could have tried EVERYTHING! I settled on a kale salad and a housemade coconut water kefir drink. My total was $20 but this is fresh real food. The salad was good, and I really loved the kefir. This place has plenty of prepackaged fresh items to grab and eat on the go, or sit down at their cozy counter and enjoy it there. The employees were kind and very helpful. Will definitely come back. read more

Chicago Raw - Kale salad and coconut water kefir. - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I have found this amazing place on Yelp and it was a Godsend! The food is absolutely fantastic! I've tried a bunch of stuff already, chocolate smoothy and very green burritos filled with all sort of veggies and 3 types of dressings on the side, empanadas with few salads on the side and little cheesecake, and very tasteful tiramisu! For those who think that healthy can't be tasty Raw will prove you wrong. It's the yummiest food ever! Getting back there today for brunch and maybe treat myself with a dessert. Yum! And of course as a big bonus I've got to meet really lovely and friendly Polly. read more

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Found this place on the way to a friend's house through yelp. I was looking for something fresh, and this place had just what I needed. I appreciated getting to taste the mint bar with a delicious cashew crust and coconut cream/mint topping that reminded me a bit of key lime pie. I also tried the fruit leather, which seems like a tasty snack. I ended up getting the sampler which had a meatball, meatloaf, ravioli, zucchini noodles and a dessert. Everything was super tasty, but I did not love the dessert -- I believe it was pitaya but not quite sure (it was purple). My friend and I enjoyed the mint square that I bought separately though. The prices are a bit steep but somewhat expected with these ingredients. The staff and owner were super friendly. I would recommend checking this place out! They have yummy smoothies, treats and all sorts of other goodies! read more

Love this place. Food is fantastic and the staff is great. Met the owner recently and she's knowledgeable and helpful. Wish they'd open up a shop further north! read more

Great Raw vegan food!! I got to try samples and couldn't decide so I got the sampler which was incredible!! Everything in it was so flavorful that I ended up getting items to take home. My only regret is that I live so far from this place and can't come back soon enough!!! read more

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Really good! My favorites were lasagna and the burrito. Had late lunch on a Sunday. It's far enough off Michigan Ave to get away from tourists. Sat outside in the sidewalk and it was really nice. The person working was friendly and helpful, we even got a sample of a smoothie. read more

LOVE this place! Learned about it through one of the yoga instructors I practice with! I've been there twice in a week Upon my first visit I tried their sampler plate which included garden burgers, raviolis, spaghetti and mock meatball and a dessert - Sooo good! I'm glad the guy behind the counter(forgot his name) was very knowledgeable and suggested I try this being that it was my first time there.. You get to try a little of everything and it was all super tasty! I also purchased the pumpkin pie Ahhh being someone who has given up dairy it's really hard to come across good tasting desserts and the pumpkin pie was phenomenal! I also tried the crimson love juice which was red cabbage, green apple, lemon and ginger. My second time I tried the Chicago Raw Rolls which includes nori rolls with superfood seed cheese, carrots, basil, avocado, & red pepper w/ A side of spicy seed mix & gluten-free tamari sauce. This time I tried their apple pie..I wasn't too fond of the apple pie maybe it's the one I picked but it kinda lacked flavor. Everything is a little pricey but you're paying for raw quality food here so it's expected. Definitely will be back to try more off the menu! read more

Amazing desserts omg We are both gluten and dairy free and they had probably 10 dessert choices. We ended up getting two and both are delicious read more

Love this place! I don't eat 100% raw but love the food here for a tasty & clean meal. Their croquettes are my favorite and their desserts are amazing! read more

I've had a sampler platter and a couple of desserts from here. It all feels very healthy but its still pretty delicious. However, it's extremely overpriced. It's probably only worth it on special occasions. read more

Unlike many reviews (that I read after coming to Raw), I did not make it a point to come here; I happened upon it. I was walking to work (Northwestern hospital) after picking up 1/2 dozen doughnuts at the Vault, and walked up to Raw. Thought: why not? I won't get a chance to break for lunch, so perhaps they have something to grab (you can see the packaged fridge section from the street). So I popped inside and was obviously an odd duck: box of doughnuts? I thought I may be kicked out or something. On the contrary, the woman working/owning/welcoming/"cooking" was incredibly kind and very knowledgeable about all the food they have. Small space, but it is packed with too much good stuff - I wanted everything! (so though I didn't have Raw on my need-to-go list, I do try to live a healthy life). I went with the spirulina grapefruit smoothie on her recommendation (I added ginger because it is an obsession of mine) and it was so much more than simply a combo of the ingredients - thick, slightly sweet, creamy and tart. SO good. Filling? Not really, but I didn't expect it to be. Also grabbed a cranberry muffin to go - this was not my fave. You knew it was super dense just by picking it up, but it is SUPER dense and a bit dry. If you go into it thinking more granola bar and not muffin, you will be better prepared. Flavours were tasty, though (a whole lotta cinnamon). Many of their prepared dishes sounded awesome, but I didn't have the ability to heat anything up, so decided to forgo these. Darn it. The falafel, meatballs, and burgers all looked intriguing. The portion sizes looked perfect to be a complete and filling meal. If you have a sweet tooth, this is your place: cheesecakes, truffles, lemon bars, apple pies, chocolate mousse, ice creams...you could go crazy (and broke). Of the 4 folks in there in addition to myself, 3 were obviously regulars. That says somethin. Yes, the prices are a bit steep. But if you are a foodie, and spend good money dining out anyhow, then take a break every once in a while from the heavier and indulgent meals (which I absolutely believe have their place) and indulge in this goodness. Your taste buds and body will thank you. read more

i paid $20 for this omg, and it wasn't even good. expected it to be bigger. very disappointed! read more

Chicago Raw - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great raw vegan options!! Yummy variety and had nice samples to try!! I'll be back tomorrow!!

After eating heavy, fatty foods for days, we decided to "detox" and found this vegan place! Hearty and palatable (we are not vegans), we enjoyed the collard greens salad and empanadas. My husband didn't like how sour the dressing was for the collard greens but my taste profile is sour, so I enjoyed it. Small but useful seating area in the front looking out the window. read more

AMAZING!!! Best vegan food I've ever had! I had the spinach lasagna and the nutty turtle for dinner... I ended up taking another lasagna home after I ate! read more

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This place has cramped seating, the food is just ok, the portions are small, the prices are high, and the selection is limited. I am also not sure why this place comes up as "good for kids," because there are only stools (no chairs), no high chairs or boosters, no coloring pages, no children's menu, and no obvious amenities for young folks that I could see. Then again, maybe I'm just not the kind of person who spends $14 on lunch for my child. They do make a mean smoothie, the ice cream has a wonderful mousse texture, and the tiramisu is five kinds of delicious. If I come here again, it will be because a) I'm entertaining a raw vegan guest and the Whole Foods is too busy, or b) for dessert. There's a lot to like about this place, but it's not for everyone. read more

Yummy raw food and the nicest staff! I even got a sample of an aloe mint smoothie so I could try it next time. Love!

This place is phenomenal. It hosts an array of items to choose from. Everything is in good quality and unique. I hope I can continue to try more entrees they have to offer at this wonderfully raw spot! read more

During my every other day stop at Whole Foods I decided to try a sample of Raws Signature Cranberry Muffin and loved it! New to all their food products this one is by far my favorite. Its a great way to treat yourself and still stay heathy. Looking forward to trying more of their products! They come in single or two packs! read more

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Tried to go inside today to make purchase and there was a customer without a mask. I motioned through window to his face and my mask and he looked at me and then ignored me. I knocked on window to get cashier's attention and she did nothing and he rudely waved me off. I then called and she told me he always come in without a mask but was leaving soon if I wanted to come back. I told her it was illegal for him to do that and she laughed. read more

Second time here, but I already have made notes for what to try the next time my friend and I decide on a spontaneous quick stop! We both LOVE this place and what it has to offer. Their smoothies are tasty and healthy, and the sweets, snacks, and food substitutes they have never disappoint. I highly recommend the pumpkin pie square and the mint square! If you enjoy vegan food, especially of the raw kind, this is the hot spot for you. The staff are friendly and very knowledgeable and will help you pick out things you should try! I have yet to try their meal platters, but I have only heard good things about them all. read more

I can't believe that Chicago RAW is NOT using Organic ingredients in their food prep. I understand maybe not everything organic but like greens must to be organic as it defeats purpose of healthy salad if it's full of PESTICIDES . I been coming their for years and was in shock when I found out. If no Organic option is offered I will sadly have to say goodbye. read more

I knew what raw preparation was, but Chicago RAW at french market was my first encounter with raw food at this caliber and WHOA. This is more like an art than anything. They take it above and beyond and it's shocking what they prepare. I have visited and taken their items home with me the last 3x I've come into Chicago. The "meatballs" astound me- the flavor, texture and the incredible tomato taste in the olive marinara is great. I often love the taste of cooked vs. raw tomatoes and their sauce brings out the full flavor raw style. I'm pretty easy going and try anything so I often go and just grab whatever looks good at the moment. I've been impressed with everything but the tuna pate and the bread it came on, not sure which one it was. The fake fish thing weird-ed me out. Other-wise have been a big fan! Vegan Mayo is a great spread for sandwiches with some hummus. Yes, a little pricey. But the preparation that goes into the items would explain that and I am happy to pay. read more

I was really excited to try this raw vegan shop because of all the wonderful reviews. I've never had an Acai bowl, so that's what I got here. It wasn't as good as I expected and I was super hungry. The Acai part didn't really taste like anything and it was not well blended; there were still frozen chunks of frozen Acai. I did like the granola chunks that were on top though. They also had samples of the egg salad sandwich and brownie. The egg salad sandwich was really good; it's really cool how it actually tastes like eggs. The place is quite small and most of the food are already prepackaged. There are also some seats along the window. read more

Chicago Raw - Acai bowl - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I would eat here everyday if I could. Amazing vegan options. Beautifully prepared. Nice people. Sandwiches are amazing. Ice cream is bomb. Chips are out of this world. read more

I am giving four stars to Raw, because this place makes a legit effort to offer a variety of raw food options, from meals to desserts, snacks and juices. Cute and small. Some counter sitting. The staff is nice. Personally I have tasted much better raw food. Raw's food is good but not the most flavorful in my personal opinion. I do like their kale chips and the coffee brand they serve. read more

Everything on this menu slaps (I recommend the spicy bok choy with the soy chicken protein) definitely let your vegan friends know about this spot read more

SO GOOD! Super helpfull staff, a huge variety of dishes, and a peaceful environment. Try any of their sandwiches, especially the "egg salad" one. And the desserts are amazing. Give raw food here a chance; you will love it! read more

Chicago Raw - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Totally amazing food. Loved it. Everything is organic and healthy. I'm always looking for good vegetarian options-- Chicago Raw has innovative dishes with lots of flavor. read more