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    3.9 (34 reviews)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Latrice A.

    New location I went to new location in Woodlawn Tip order ahead you be waiting 45 min more or less Alkaline restaurant, Consisting on the diet followed by Dr. Sebi My party came to the restaurant and we placed our orders. We sat down at the newly remodeled restaurant. There were games available at the table and we didn't know I did. I take in one of the smoothies with sea moss . My phone choices included being oyster mushrooms and the taco fajita bowl Every day was cooked to order. I was pretty good. I definitely not cheap. If you're looking for a cleaner way to eat, it's a good investment. The customer service was pretty good

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    Gino W.

    Stopped by and ordered the oyster wings, onion rings, and a raspberry soursop smoothie. Loved all of it. Seasoned nicely without being over the top and without being underwhelming. Had looked up the location online and didn't realize they're a walk-up that may or may not put tables out for onsite dining. I went to a nearby park and enjoyed my order at one of the benches. No problem with ordering. Since it wasn't busy when I arrived, that may explain why service was neither scrambled nor disconnected. The cashier/cook said they will be moving to a location at 63rd and Cottage Grove. They'll get my dollars before they move and afterwards.

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    Patrice M.

    So happy I found this healthy addition to the Woodlawn community. Conscious Plates is a great tasting vegan/vegetarian restaurant. The portion size's are substantial. I really enjoyed the Fajita Salad and S'hroom Bites. They have Sunday Brunch with entertainment, daily Yoga Classes and feature local artists. The staff are friendly and informative. The space is open, with lots of light and great music. Keep doing what you're doing, a real gem.

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    Owen S.

    I rarely take the time to do a review... If you're into. ENTREPRENEURSHIP VEGANISM INNER-city progression Exploration Dr-Sebi Flavor. And can afford to treat yourself ... Then I say it's worth the try... First time here... not from Illinois but I'm a fan now Fries = made from burro bananas Tacos = super hearty Waffle and nuggets really really interesting Recommend all of these Only downside to the food besides cost is : as of now they only have one sauce for all the dishes we tried... but the sauce is very good

    Breakfast Sandwich TOGO = Wheat-Free Spelt Waffles + Chickpea Eggs scrambled with Zuchinni & Onion + Avocado Slices  #YUMMIE
    Char B.

    TIP: across street from 51st greenline. also, easy parking lot behind / under train.

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    Carlos G.

    Black owned, 100% Alkaline Plant Based restaurant on the Southside. I came here because I saw it on Twitter and it did not disappoint. The girl that took our order and cooked our food was so cool and easy to talk to. Also other little businesses part of Boxville that I'm so happy I was introduced too. Gem in the south side. Im not vegan myself but never afraid to try out new great food and this place served well. Please please come check this place out as this location deserves more attention 100%

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    I love the location and the food is always amazing! Its so rare to find vegan food near me. The staff is so nice and the space is great

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    One of my favorite places to eat. always great service and quality food. One of my go to spots.

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    Best vegan food I've ever had Dad! Both of my sons said the same thing. Excellent customer service.

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    customer service sucks. whoever closed on 11/7 needs to be fired. never took our order and just made the entire process extremely annoying

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    philly cheesesteak egg rolls? say less. the menu was huge and everything looked so good but as soon…read moreas i saw the philly egg rolls i knew i had to get them. we ordered the philly cheesesteak egg rolls which come with fries, the big mik with fries, the banana pudding, cookies, and a mango peach lemonade. the food was cheesy, greasy, and delicious. i loved the sweet chili sauce on the egg rolls but also ordered a side of ranch to dip them in too. unfortunately the ranch had no flavor but it was creamy. It needed garlic, parsley, and salt at least! i also ordered lemon pepper seasoning on the fries ($1.50 up charge) but they just gave me plain fries. the fries were soft but that's how i like them. the mango peach lemonade was not overly sweet and didn't taste artificially flavored. the cookies were a good way to end the meal. they were soft and chocolatey but could have used a little more salt to mimic a buttery flavor. i recommend checking your order thoroughly before you leave because we were missing our ranch, banana pudding (they ended up being out), and my fries weren't seasoned. also because i ordered online and used apple pay, it didn't ask me for a tip, which i felt bad about so we ordered cookies when we got there to leave a tip on. something to look out for when online ordering. i didn't go in but my partner said it's a small space so maybe better for take out but they do have a bar and some seating.

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    It's rare that a dining experience causes me to pause, sit back in my chair, close my eyes, and…read moresavor. This happenedat PLANTA Queen, self-described as plant-based dining, reimagined. Truly - eating at PLANTA is an experience. We weren't sure how busy it would be on a Saturday evening so made a reservation, which turned out to be the right move. We were seated promptly and our server thoughtfully offered descriptions and suggestions that guided us to the following assortment of mind-blowing items: -Bang Bang Broccoli: if you order nothing else, get this. Perfectly cooked, beautifully seasoned, with just the right amount of crispiness and a magical peanut chili sauce. -Firecracker maki roll: filled with sweet potato and avocado, topped with a monstrous pile of potato straws, unagi, and glorious sauce. -Udon noodles with truffle mushroom cream: the description is deceptively understated. This dish is magic - thick chewy noodles generously coated in an unbelievably creamy sauce and SO MANY mushrooms. Pricing is fine - more than I'd like to pay for a routine weeknight dinner, but justified by the flavors and the experience of elevated plant-based cuisine. It's a good (but also terrible) thing that I live far away, otherwise all my time and money would likely be spent at PLANTA.

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