I attended the Janmashtami festival yesterday and I cannot say enough how well organized it was with a streamlined process. I had a peaceful darshan and a scrumptious free dinner. The free valet parking enabled the many devotees to attend the grand b'day celebrations of lord Krishna. Donations are highly encouraged to maintain the quality and standard of this non-profit temple. Its a must visit for all hindu devotees in the city of Chicago!! read more

ISKCON Chicago - Free dinner served on janmashtami - Hindu Temples Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I have been here a couple of times. I am not a big religious person or anything but, I wanted to check this place out. I had a wonderful time and everyone made me feel welcome. There was no "conversion talk" like other places. You can get a vegetarian lunch for free or almost nothing on Sundays. They do not ask you to spread the word of Krishna if you eat there. All they ask is you help your fellow humans. I love places that do not try to convert you. I will definitely go back again. I think one of the devotees hit on me the last time I went there.....nothing like a little flirting with the Hare Krishna devotees....may be he can teach me how to do their dance... But seriously, this place brings calm and peace to my soul. I feel at peace as soon as I step in.....there were days when I just sat on the floor and read a book while watching the devotees sing and dance in prayer. read more

I saw their card and it said 'We have a monopoly on happiness'. That got me thinking and I visited this place. Sunday festival was a big celebration! With singing and dancing and amazing food! Everyone should visit this amazing Krishna Temple. read more

Krishna Lunch provides delicious, affordable, HUGE portions of authentic, healthy, and vegan friendly Indian food to college campuses and neighborhoods around the Chicago area. I can't believe I haven't reviewed them sooner! For $5, you get a styrofoam box, napkin, and plastic spoon. When you open the styrofoam box, a *very* generous portion of rice, entree, and dessert is apparent. I have a huge appetite and can eat the whole box, but usually regret the decision and am stuffed. If you have a smaller appetite, these boxes can easily last two or three meals. My favorite is the paneer dishes and gulab jamun, or fried rice dishes with carrot halwa. read more

I also don't follow the krishna teachings, but I'd like to second the awesome vegetarian food. Beyond that, they're decent people. The neighborhood can be kinda sketchy at times, and it's really nice to see another organization devoted to peace and consciousness here. read more

Krishna lunch is fantastic! ISKCON provides healthy, flavorful vegetarian lunches to the campus of Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) and other university campuses in the Chicago area. The portions are very generous and the volunteers that make it all possible are kind and helpful. You can't beat the quality, flavor, and nutritional value for the low cost of $5 per lunch, which includes the entree and a dessert item. The vegetable biryani is my absolute favorite. It is delicious and prepared with a thoughtful mix of ingredients and garnishes that shows the extra care that is put into the cooking as well as the skill. I don't miss an opportunity to order it and several other favorites each week. Being a devoted meat-eater I was skeptical that a vegetarian lunch would satisfy me, but there's no doubt -- it is wonderful! read more

I haven't been to the temple, but I can say that the vegetarian lunches that ISKCON serves at Illinois Institute of Technology are top-notch. The meals are delicious, affordable, and varied. I can't say enough good things about the biryani in particular! The boxed lunches are served with a smile and with kindness, and the portions are generous, meaning that I always have plenty for another meal as well. read more

Excellent place If you have already visited Iskon in India then youll feel it is small But youll feel the real feel of Iskon temple But we can feel peace here.... Thanks to Iskon comunity to have on in Chicago !!! read more

One of the coolest spots in Chicago with some of the friendliest people on earth. I highly recommend coming to try the food and take part in the energy that makes this place so amazing. read more

Iskcon temple is great. I would highly recommend 1/2 pujaris/prabhujis to visit Sri Venkateswara Temple in Aurora to see how nicely the temple manages prasadam, whereas i attended the lecture from maharaj till the end but didnt get any prasadam - prasadam was over! Saw people going directly n eating prasadam without even attending lectures/bhajans... kalyug! You may charge for prasadam but dont let genuine people who visit temple for entire spritual experience down... read more

Authentic Indian food with just the perfect serving size and good variety over the weekdays.

ISKCON brings quality, cheap vegetarian lunches to Northwestern's campus, and I love it! It's hard to find good vegetarian meals on campus, so Krishna Lunch is my go-to. The food is always delicious and the portions are generous. Thank you! read more

I have been to this temple a few times. This place is simply amazing , all that you would want, great people, Amazing music and dance, and mind blowing vegetarian feast, for free !!!! No talk of converting , just be yourself and participate in the program... I had also been to one of their Rath Yatra Festivals , it is a all day event at the chicago beach.. nothing to complain, would absolutely recommend everyone to visit. read more

An experience that makes me feel like this is where I belong. There's a magic to this place that I cannot express in words. The people, the food... the festivals!!! Everything is so warm and welcoming, like a family... The best part is the music and the smiling faces! If you ever feel like you're not sure where to go, try this place! =) read more

The Krishna lunch at Northwestern is great. The people who run it are super friendly, and it's only $5 for a ton of food! I'm not even vegetarian and I get it all the time. The various paneer dishes and the vegetable biryani are my favorites. You can sign up to get the menu for the week emailed ahead of time in order to help with planning out lunch options each day. There aren't too many food choices near the Tech building so I really appreciate that they do this every day. read more