The service was awful here. We came for a birthday party and sat in the back, party of 5. The food took quite a while to come and when it did, it wasn't correct. I didn't get offered a single refill and didn't get one when I asked. We must gave had 5 different servers come to our table, none of attentive except for the girl who sat us, but we didn't see much after. The chili was ok. read more

We ordered the fully loaded Chicago deep dish pizza. There were pieces with mostly the vegan cheese on them which was gross. The cheese is very very watery. One of the worst tasting vegan cheeses I've had. I'd skip the slices that are mostly cheese and go for the slices with mostly the tomato sauce on them as they are better. I like the spicy giardiniera peppers on it. I'd skip the cheese next time. I've had many dairy free pizzas that had much better cheese. Overall the pizza wasn't bad if you only get a little cheese. The bread was also soggy on the bottom. I'd consider going back just getting no cheese and maybe ask for crispy crust so it doesn't get soggy. read more

Whimsical decor plus serious vegan dining. To melt the heart of the most skeptical carnivore, bring them here blind folded. Taste the cauliflower wings, deep dish pizza and gyro seitan burger and see how they rip off their blindfolds in total disbelief. The desserts are light as a feather. We were sure that we had no room for another crumb until we found out we did. Run... do not walk . You won't be disappointed. Ro read more

Kitchen 17 - Heavenly pizza. - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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If you are patient enough (20 mints) for food to be served, they have some pretty good stuff out here.. tried pizza burger was good.. Will come again.. read more

Kitchen 17 - Pizza burger - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great food the service not so much.... Went here on a Sunday night with one of my friends and the food was amazing (we ordered deep dish, salad, and Mac and cheese) especially for vegan food but we just had terrible service. This is not a restaurant type of service more like a coffee shop-type vibe. Anyways, food was great service was mediocre (we waited for utensils and plates and had to get them ourselves as well as seasoning for our pizza). read more

The place is very welcoming and has a home cooked vibe. It has a rotating selection of vegan options. I had the Molé braised tofu tacos and they were amazing! We also tried the gyros and nachos which were really great as well. The consensus was that the Gyros were the best. Would recommend for anyone to try when in Chicago. read more

Kitchen 17 - Molé Tacos - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The buffalo cauliflower wings were tasty just a little too greasy for my taste, I just wish there was more sauce on the "wings" as well, the sauce also wasn't as flavorful as I expected, They arrived in a timely fashion and still hot which is always a good thing. I also had the vegan Chili, which was nice and "meaty" how I LOVE my chili, it was flavorful, just needed a bit more spice, but not a lot, it was very tasty regardless. read more

Kitchen 17 - Cauliflower buffalo Wings, "beefy" chili and Earl Grey black Tea - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

O-M-G! BEST VEGAN PIZZA I've Had!! Being stuck at home due to Covid-19 I saw on Instagram that they were doing frozen pizzas for pick up. Trying to switch up some meals I went ahead and ordered a pizza. (Just FYI have to order the frozen pizzas 48hrs in advance) Popped it in the oven and WOW it's like the vegan version of Lou malnatis! By far best vegan pizza I've had! Shared a slice with a non-vegan family member and they had no idea it was vegan! Def now wanna pick up more!!! Highly recommend!!! read more

Best vegan pizza in Chicago I have had! I ordered the traditional deep dish and it was fire! Also got the chocolate carmel brownie swirl for dessert!!! Yummy!!!! The only reason this place gets 4 stars instead of 5 was the place was a little dingy looking for me. read more

This place comes at the intersection of science and art. Our server Kyle was awesome and the food was legitimately some of the best food I've ever had in my life. Vegan or not vegan. The aesthetic was so awesome there too. Very fun and very good food. read more

I love that it's all 100 percent vegan. Slightly expensive but it's well worth. Definitely the best vegan pizza I've had.

Love this place! I had the fully loaded pizza. It was delicious. It does have giardiniera peppers so if your not into spicy food order without. Looking forward to my next visit! read more

Kitchen 17 - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A fantastic vegan restaurant in Lakeview! Everything on their menu is good, but plan to go there on Wednesdays and get their deep dish pizza! The cheese that they use is DELICIOUS, I've never had such a smooth and creamy texture in a vegan deep dish. The only downside is that they are very small, so if you go with a party larger than 3-4 you might have to wait a while, or rearrange some tables. read more

Kitchen 17 - "Fully Loaded" vegan deep dish pizza, side of nachos and side of Mac n' Cheese - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Kitchen 17 is tucked so cozily, that the place is really easy to miss. As soon as you step in, you're hit with a friendly happy vibe. The place looks and feels like a vegan spot without going over the top. The food menu here is mainly burgers and pizzas with the exception of a few things. In my opinion, this lack of variation is the one let down. We ordered a variety of the appetizers. We got the buffalo cauliflower wings, spinach and artichoke dip, and the chili cheese fries. All three were excellent (even putting aside the non-dairy fact). The wings were crispy but did not appear to be deep fried. The one recommendation towards the food that I'd make, is that to give the chili cheese fries a bit of a zip, chopped jalapeños should be added on the top. It will really help tie it together. What I absolutely loved about the place, is that not only do they have no straws, but they have metal cups for drinking water instead of the flimsy plastic one. The place is excellently priced given the location and that all the food is vegan. read more

Do not order from their delivery kitchens! I have had Kitchen 17 before in-person, and I used to like the food a lot. Not anymore after I ordered from one of their delivery kitchens. We got a veggie pizza and buffalo cauliflower wings. The cauliflower wings portion size was soooo small, I am amazed they had the gall to charge $10 for it. It wasn't even particularly tasty. Both the pizza and wings tasted like someone had just reheated some long-frozen junk and sent it on its way. Like I said, I have had excellent food from Kitchen 17, but their delivery was one of the least satisfying meals I've had in years. Avoid delivery kitchens until they get their act together. Sad to see a once-good place do that to itself. read more

Amazing vegan restaurant!!!! All of the food is good especially the cauliflower wings. I even take my non vegan friends there and they are obsessed with the vegan Mac and cheese. I love that they have board games to play with while your food is being made. It takes a while because they make everything completely fresh but it's SO worth it! Absolutely love this restaurant! read more

Kitchen 17 - Cauliflower Buffalo Wings - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I admit, I was skeptical. Vegan deep dish? What about the cheese?! But this place brought the goods. Corn meal crust and flavorful toppings. Really good. Haven't seen My wife Jenny, who is a vegan, this excited about a pizza in a while. Good to see. read more

Kitchen 17 - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We actually live outside the delivery area for Kitchen 17 but our order slipped through and we are SO GLAD IT DID!! I was a little concerned because the shipping was slow considering that we were getting five frozen pizzas from Chicago to Virginia and the dry ice wasn't frozen when the container got here. The pizzas were still cold and in great shape and I contacted customer service. They called me immediately which I really appreciated and told me to freeze them and that they were fine. We had the Fully Loaded Pizza tonight. My husband and I have traveled all over the world (including Chicago) and eaten most types of cuisine. I guess we missed Chicago Deep Dish pizza though. He said "This is by far the best pizza I've ever eaten". I agree with that and I'd add that it's food like Kitchen 17's pizza that will end the animal food industry. It's really that good read more

It's been awhile since I bought food here, but I used to be a regular since I lived down the street a few years back. There were not many other vegan options within walking distance at the time. I mostly ordered the burgers which were greasy and heavy, lacked texture and firmness, and therefore had a slimy consistency. read more

I've never really tried vegan food before, so when my family and I found this place, we had to give it a go. We ordered the deep dish pizza, cauliflower wings, a burger, and the spinach dish with pita. The pita and spinach dip were pretty good, and the cauliflower wings were just fried cauliflower that came with buffalo sauce. The burger was quite good and had a lot of flavor with a good balance of bread and filling. I was expecting more from the deep dish pizza though. The crust tasted pretty good and the pizza was really filled with sauce and toppings, but it was just missing something taste-wise... Otherwise, I liked the concept of the vegan food, and the food was prepared really well. My family and I were happy we tried vegan food :) read more

Ok ... I'm a Long Island kid from NY have eaten literally thousands of slices of pizza in my life .. Today I'm driving back to NY from Cali and heading through Chicago I was determined to find some kind of authentic Chi deep dish vegan ... I called kitchen 17 and told the nice woman that my first deep dish experience was in her hands ... She confidently accepted this mission and I just had one of the best pizza experiences ever! I've been a vegan chef for 20+ years and wasn't sure if I would even like deep dish period. Never mind vegan!! This was amazing the crust the toppings the heartiest most substantial 3 slices I've ever had I got through all 3 easy cuz it was so frikkin good! And the pickles on top wasn't too sure bout that going against my Italian roots for sure .. it was a nice crisp spicy somewhat balancing touch Ok best of all the VEGAN RANCH best I've ever had (maybe even including my own ) with dill for days yum on top of yum to the fullest !!!! Thanks kitchen 17 for honoring my quest for my first deep dish and delivering a GRAND SLAM of flavor ! Can't wait to come back ........ !!..... !!!! ..... I'll be thinking bout it! Hopefully it won't be another 37 years haha read more

What more can I say, that others have not already stated...the food is sooo yummy! I tried the chikn and dumplings. It was a large portion, taste fresh and homemade. Then there was the double bacon burger with mac and cheese...pure addiction. It was the best vegan patty and bacon over any other place. And that special sauce...I would put that $#!% on everything. The desserts look beautiful, but were tasty. Can't wait to try the famous pizza. The place is very small (I think there were only 6 small tables), calling to go is likely better, I will also say the place needs a little cleaning and I was a little bothered by all the loose facial and head hair....but the mac and cheese kept my mind occupied, so I was able to work through this. read more

Kitchen 17 - Bacon Burger with Mac and Cheese - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I've been meaning to order pizza from kitchen 17 for a long time because the photos always look so delicious. As a vegan, I haven't had much opportunity for good pizza. The pizza I ordered did not disappoint. It was very filling and delicious. The 10-in pizza was enough for my lunch and my dinner. I look forward to trying other Pizza flavors from this restaurant. read more

We were some of the first customers at Kitchen 17 when it first opened in its original tiny location. We were blown away by our first few experiences. We haven't eaten here for a long time, and for the last few months, we craved their delicious nachos and yummy burgers but haven't gotten around to getting over to the area. In fact, all this time we've referred a ton of our vegan and veg friends to try K-17 out (we have a bunch of them). We assured them all they wouldn't be disappointed... ...What...happened...? ...I'm so disappointed; the same feeling I assured oh so many people they wouldn't have to deal with. I re-visited tonight and wish I had never spent the money. Wasn't even worth a dime. I hope the owner reads this, and instead of taking offense changes their approach. I'm writing this out of complete sincerity because I am so sad that one of our staple Chicago veg places has become so terrible. 1) Most importantly, the food. My burger was a big pile of MUSH. It was like someone took some beans, mashed them up, and then threw a ton of hot sauce all over it and threw it on a pretty roll. Talk about a mess...When I first picked up the burger, the entire inside fell out and onto my plate. Even veggie burgers should at least somewhat stay together; never has this happened anywhere else. The flavors were just horrible - why does barbecue sauce need to be THAT spicy. You could have at least warned me! I like spice, but BBQ with more red paper flakes than seasoning...? Come on, do better. And I was so happy to wash it all down with some nice like warm water that tasted like the metal cup it was served in. Could we at least get some ice? By the way, the fries were decent, but you can taste that the cook needs to change the oil a little more frequently... 2) The service. From the minute we walked in, the whole demeanor of everyone was just off-putting. K-17 lost its cozyness with the "upgraded location." No more warm welcomes or "home cooked" feel. No one even asked me how everything was... probably because either didn't care or didn't want to know... 3) The atmosphere. I was so glad to hear you moved to a new location! Thought you deserved a big bold space with all the foot traffic. But, your space is dark and uninviting. There's a fine line between "artsy" and unprofessional. Maybe start by removing the handwritten taped sign on the window that says "I don't open." If I'm paying $30 for two burgers, you can A) Fix your window, or B) Nobody even cares. But even if I'm being picky, the paint job? It's kind of immature to put chalkboard paint through the entire place, no? Oh, and can we get some menus? Or do you only have two? Overall, really disappointed. Beyond sad that Kitchen 17 has become the worst of the worst veggie dining experiences in Chicago. This city's food game is pretty tight - if you want to last you need to step it up ! read more

One of the best vegan restaurants in Chicago, period. Everything is phenomenal, but also.... VEGAN DEEP DISH. are you KIDDING? the first time I ordered one, I felt like a little kid on Christmas morning!!! I took it home and my roommates and I dug in. It was AMAZING. Honestly, it doesn't get much better than this. I LOVE Kitchen 17! Thank you thank you thank you for the deep dish!!! read more

Kitchen 17 - Vegan deep dish with veggie sausage...... WOW. I wish I could eat this everyday. - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We didn't enjoy the food here. I'm not sure what else to say. We got the deep dish pizza, a thin crust, and nachos.

The food and service is better than 2 stars. Look at the pic, though - that was one $5 order of fries, untouched. I'm okay with paying a premium for vegan food, as I would do for some of the burgers, cake, etc. here. But fries do not require any extra care or effort to make vegan. There is positively no reason to charge $5 for such a pathetic box of great fries. This review is unfair to the food and staff, but the price is definitely unfair to the customer. read more

Kitchen 17 - One order of fries to go (none eaten) - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've eaten here twice, and as a non-vegan, the food is fantastic. The retracted star is for my experience here on Tuesday, June 19 with three of my closest friends. We came to eat for a celebration of my moving to Chicago anniversary and though the food was excellent, the atmosphere that evening was not. The music was extremely too loud, and when multiple of us asked the gentleman cashiering and taking orders to turn the volume down, instead of doing so he made it seem like we were burdening him with an extremely difficult and insulting task, and rolled his eyes. Maybe instead of having the volume so high so you can have your own broadway jam session, you should listen to your customers who already are shouting at each other in conversation to make each other heard. I'll definitely be back to eat here, I just hope it is a little quieter and more accommodating when I come back. read more

My fiancé and I both got the same burger and fries. The fries were everything... Very well cooked. The atmosphere of the restaurant all seemed a little grungy... Not really a fan of the décor, but the staff and food were great. Also seemed like a nice place for a big group. Also BYOB Check it out! I know I will be going again. read more

We ordered take out. The Philly cheesesteak and fries were pretty good. However the deep dish fully loaded pizza was just ok, and I didn't like the cauliflower fingers that people raved about at all. If we were in the area I might go back for the cheesesteak or maybe try a burger but I wouldn't make a special trip back there for anything and I'd definitely do takeout again because the dine in area gave off dive bar vibes. read more

Ordered the Mac + Cheese Deep dish and Mediterranean deep dish and my girl and I both threw up a total of 4 times during the night. We have no allergies, but we highly expect the vegan cheese was what caused it since I had only a slice of that and threw up once while my girl threw up 3 times. Other than that, it had a wonderful atmosphere. The cashier was cool and the layout was nice, but at the end of the day the food is what defines a restaurant. read more

I've been meaning to try this place out for a while, so finally this weekend I dragged my partner out for brunch. He's always on the fence about vegan places, but considering how good places like Chicago Diner are I'm always looking to try more. We got the thin mint milkshake to share for starters. It was UNREAL. Honestly vegan milkshakes are just as good if not better than regular ones, no idea what they put in this thing but I could have gotten an IV drip of it and been happy. For mains, we split the Buffalo Greek Burger and the Gyro. The latter had housemade seitan, which was delicious, but the real star was the burger. The buffalo fried cauliflower can really get it. Combine that with a heaping pile of golden fries, and you're good to go. They also have a bunch of games you can play, so we asked each other trivia questions the whole meal and it was overall a great experience. 10/10 will go back. read more

When you return to a city you lived in for years its hard not to stick only with your fav restaurants. Continuing down Belmont, past the turn on Halsted that would take me to the familiar Chicago Diner was tough, but sometimes you have to root for the underdog. A half mile from the red line stop in bustling Lakeview is Kitchen 17. Odd decor. Funky. Boho. Eclectic. Order at the counter. Delivered to your table. Get your own water, silverware, napkins. Maybe play some dominoes while you wait. You will wait. I got the Gyro. Huge. Good. The "meat" was not far from tofurkey peppered deli slides though. A little thicker (not much). Fries were fine but not special. Compatriot got the chicken parm. Huge. Pretty good. Their seitan is different than most. Not chewy (and certainly not rubbery) but light and loose, gosh, I just don't know. I mean it's like tan-colored. Anyway, nice crisp to the outside. Sauce fine. Review on the sweet potato fries? They were well done and good. We got the creamy artichoke dip for an app. It was very nice. Hot, spiced well, light and whipped, not too sweet. Something I don't get everywhere. Something I'd get again. So, how did new work out for me? Well I'd go back, just not for the things we got this time. Maybe their pizzas are great (they looked good when delivered to other tables). Maybe that Philly is the way to go for me. And I haven't had their mac & cheese which might be dynamite. (Not) Knowing all that, I hope Kitchen 17 is here when I come back next year. Disclaimer: If you live in Chicago or NYC or Portland or anywhere else with a dozen vegan joints, maybe this place is only a 3. If you live in Paducah Kentucky, maybe this is a 5. read more

When I just started transitioning to a full vegan This place saved my life You can be healthy, fat. Want to gain weigh, lose weight Have a sweet tooth or just want snacks with you Watch the football game This is the place !!!! I can't even tell it's all plant based I've been coming here for almost a year now (: Very impressed Keep up the great workSpinach Artichoke read more

Best vegan restaurant in Chicago hands down. It beats Chicago Diner by a landslide. It's easy to walk by and it took a couple months of living in the area before I lurked in but I'm glad I did! I am not a vegan and as a meat eater I was highly impressed how tasty this food was. I had to ask twice if it was really vegan because I couldn't believe it. Food BBQ cheddar burger- I love bbq anything and had to try it! Little did I know it was rated one of the best burgers in Chicago! Amazing. The cheddar was sharp, the bbq sauce tangy and the patty hearty. I was quite happy with this choice. ChickN sandwich- not as good as the bbq cheddar but still amazing. Nachos-oh my god. To die for ! They tasted like a better version of "regular" nachos and it was so big!! Ambiance: cool and eccentric. I loved the unfinished art in the wall. I'm excited to see the progress. It is small and there can be a wait. Service: decent. Overall I highly recommend! If you're a vegan trying to expand the palette of your meat eating friends, I would start here! read more

Note: This place is easily 4 stars, BUTTT only if you're looking for comfort food. I tried this place out earlier this week because I wanted to explore vegan options around the area. I found the menu to be a bit limited, especially if you don't want to eat seitan. I went in there thinking I'd order something lite, but the bulk of there menu consists of burgers and pizzas. I ended up trying a burger and their Mac and cheese. Everything was good but I had a bit of trouble eating the burger without making a mess. It was my first time having vegan Mac and cheese so I don't have anything to compare that with. If this place could add lighter options to its menu like salads, wraps, bowls, etc., I'd def visit again. Otherwise, it'll just be somewhere I go to when I'm craving fast food. read more

This place is EXCELLENT! Great food, great service, great staff! The pizza is incredible! Best vegan pizza in Chicago! The cheese is delicious and creamy! The toppings are fresh and the crust is perfect! The vegan sausage and pepperoni are surprisingly good! Their cakes are unbelievable! Wonderfully delicious vegan cakes to die for! Jennie goes above and beyond in service! She is dedicated to making the best tasting all-vegan foods! We have driven 100 miles to eat here on multiple occasions and we will return! Keep up the great work! Love you guys! read more

Kitchen 17 - Marbled cake, chocolate icing, sprinkles, almonds and marshmallows. Utterly delicious!! - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've had so many friends recommend this place that eventually I gave it a try. I will be honest and say my first time there, wasn't a a good time, however after contacting them directly, they went above and beyond to give them a second chance. I really appreciate that, because in the past when I haven't had a good experience at a business, they kind of just shrug. I even met the owner and she was the loveliest person. I'm happy I came again and plan to come many more times in the near future! read more

Kitchen 17 - Vegan Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was excited for their new location - a bigger space and more foot traffic for them - but my experience so far has been disappointing. Kitchen 17 was hands-down my favorite vegetarian restaurant in the city at their old location, but the quality has really gone down. I'd like to blame it on growing pains or the move, but this experience was well into their move. The burger fell apart, the bun wasn't as specified (their signature pretzel bun) and felt old, and the flavors just weren't there. The delicious side salad was done away with very clearly frozen (I even asked to verify), generic fries. The service and wait time was also a disappointment. I hope you can improve to your old standards Kitchen 17, I'll still give you a chance if you do! read more

Kitchen 17 (VEGAN) has moved to a larger location, just around the corner from where they were. If I were soley rating this place on food they would get a 5/5 star. The food is AMAZING. I almost always get the Big K, basically a big-sized fast food type burger. So delicious. Their deep dish pizza is to die for as well!!! The chili cheese fries... also a fan. When you go in you can grab a menu and place your order. Then you sit yourself. The people are pretty nice. Now on to some of my complaints. While the new place is bigger and can open windows along the street, the decor is so very dark and depressing I felt. It is all black with paintings on the wall, some very odd. Biggest thing DO NOT GO HERE IF YOU ARE STARVING. They are very slow. We waited nearly 45 minutes for our food at our table of 5. I havent found it to be quite that long in the past but expect to wait. As long as you are prepared for that, the food is very worth it. #itsallVEGAN read more