Do not let the cute name 'Lucy's' nor the charming corner location fool you - this was hands down, the WORST chai I have ever had! I am shocked they have the gall to sell their own mix! It was watery, flavorless, took forever to come & was lukewarm when it arrived. They are barely open (5 hours 5 per days week) but sometimes they will randomly close on a work day. We were leery to order food and decided to try their chai first before ordering, but were promptly told there was a $10 per minimum charge per customer! I have never had a restaurant tell me this. Despite feeling trapped, we finally managed to get here despite their ever changing, elusive business hours so I ordered Vegan buttermilk pancakes - seems simple enough right? I mean it is a brunch place after all & they claim to cater to vegans - wrong! The pancakes were gummy, floury, hard to swallow, wouldn't cool down and the butter tasted like the inside of a freezer. The 2 tablespoons of maple syrup given wasn't enough to cover the pancakes and we were told we would be charged to get more maple syrup. The atmosphere was also cheap and tasteless! The outside sign, corner location and website make you think you're eating at some cute, charming place... Well, wrong again! I like rustic but they basically threw up the most inartistic, mass prints & tacky paintings they could find. Their website ironically claims they care - but the food, atmosphere & service are so obviously thoughtless! Save your money & tastebuds and go support a fully vegan business that cares & serves truly thoughtful food. read more

Honestly what a gem!!!!!! We have walked by this place dozens of times and finally decided to give it a try a few weeks ago and I've been thinking about it ever since. It's a small place so if you go prime time on a weekend there is a wait but it's worth it, and they'll take your phone number and call you so you can walk around Roscoe. The food was just all flavored so well and tasted so fresh and the staff was friendly. We got both savory and sweet and I can't decide what was better, and Im normally always a savory brunch gal. I can't wait for our next visit! read more

Loved the vegan meal!! Super cute breakfast/lunch spot in a neighborhood with a lot of interesting shops. read more

Lucy's Cafe - Blackened chicken wrap and salad - Vegetarian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My partner and I walked by Lucy's for the first time at the beginning of quarantine when we noticed that the restaurant had a menu full of vegan or vegan-possible items. Over the weekend, we finally stopped in and while the service was okay, the food exceeded our expectations! My vegan breakfast burrito was stuffed, wrapped well, and very flavorful--primarily oregano from a salsa inside? It came with a side of rice and salsa and really hit the spot. My partner's vegan Nouvelle Burger was also really good. It had a sliced vegan cheese swapped in for what would have been goat cheese, and the red onions on the burger were my favorite part. We would definitely recommend both. They were limiting capacity (per COVID rules) but they only had one person acting as server and host. I know that being understaffed isn't a fault of the server, so that's not why I dropped a star. Rather, when we asked about how some of the vegan options work (i.e., do you swap or simply remove non-vegan ingredients), the server didn't know even though having vegan options/alternatives is Lucy's thing. They had a couple food runners that eventually brought us water, but we didn't get checked on much and only got one refill on our bottomless coffee but not until we only had two bites of our food left. Tip: Don't use Yelp's Waitlist feature, it has no bearing on your place in line. All the tables, inside and outside, are first come, first served. read more

Lucy's Cafe - Vegan Breakfast Burrito - Vegetarian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I thought this would be delicious: this place is usually packed, with five-star reviews aplenty. And the vegetarian sausage patties plus the four raspberries on my pancakes were yummy! The pancakes underneath though were dry and crumbly, and it's downhill from there. The potatoes were barely warm and unseasoned, the scrambled eggs seemed entirely unsalted. My partner had the same dry pancakes and "leathery" over-easy eggs. Also, water glasses smelling of egg are a big no. Was this a one-off? Possibly. On the plus side: The staff was super lovely, and the interior looks nice. read more

I've never been here before and am super impressed. Space is small and they do not take reservations; be advised, it does feel like you are sitting on top of people. I visited with a dear friend for a belated birthday brunch and could not be more pleased with the food AND the service. Lucy's claim to fame is a Vegetarian breakfast and lunch spot. I am by no means Vegetarian, but I am GF and eat clean. First of all, for such a small place, the menu is very substantial. Although the Pecan French Toast was calling my name (it's not GF and it's not cheat day) I ordered a soy sausage, onion and smoked gouda omelet with an add on of avocado and GF toast. I also enjoyed a fruit infused hot tea. My friend had a scramble that was recommended by our server (who was so nice, btw) and house coffee. Again, we both loved our meals and the space. I was also shocked, in a good way, about the final bill - definitely not the Chicago pricing I expected. There is a patio, but it was raining the day we went. Thank you so much for having us and I just realized that I left my empty Starbucks cup underneath my chair! I am so sorry! read more

Lucy's Cafe - Soy sausage, onion and gouda omelette with GF toast. Delish. Avo are extra. - Vegetarian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

dog friendly and bottomless coffee. say less :,) we ordered the ultimate combo x2! was excellent included french toast, soy bacon, fried eggs n potatoes all for $13! service was lovely as well! read more

Lucy's Cafe - dog friendly patio - Vegetarian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Hostile customer service. I came in with my infant in a stroller this morning. When I walked in, no one acknowledged me at all even though the restaurant was half empty. No big deal, so I went to sit down by the window because it seemed to have a place to tuck the stroller away. First, the waiter loudly called across the restaurant "ma'am, do you NEED to be near the window?" as if I had walked across some invisible velvet rope. I said no, I don't "need" to be by the window (admittedly with a little attitude in response) and he said can you sit over there so you're not in the way with all that stuff? Again, I had a stroller - as many people in Roscoe Village at 9am on a Sunday have. That's why I chose an almost empty restaurant in a kid-friendly neighborhood. I sat down and parked the stroller and he took away 3 of the water glasses from the table. I said "oh, actually can I have two of those back please? I'm meeting someone." He said "you need to learn to communicate. We have policies" and I was super confused because I thought asking for the glasses was me communicating and I had no idea what policy he was talking about- especially because he had never asked how many were coming (again, no one had seated me). I felt like everyone was staring at us because he was being openly hostile. I said "is there a reason you're angry with me?" Because he was dripping with condescension. He said "I'm not angry, you're just annoying." I was shocked and I said "if I'm annoying, maybe I should leave?" And he said "yeah I think you should." So then my friend and I and our babies went and found another place to eat - Kitch'n - and they welcomed us and even helped me get the stroller inside without asking. Ultimately I have no idea what policy he was referring to or what I did to make him so angry. The only thing I can think is that I didn't wait to be seated, but there is no hostess and no sign saying please wait to be seated and I wasn't acknowledged when I came in. Another thing is that I had a hard time with the stairs and the stroller, and a very kind customer jumped up to help me. I was thanking them a lot at one point and I wonder if that worker thought I was being passive aggressive. It definitely wasn't my intention, I just really appreciated the hand. read more

The food is incredible here - My best friend and I love coming here on weekend days. HOWEVER, I feel bad for the servers. It seems they are severely understaffed, which unfortunately sometimes hinders the experience of eating here. You can tell they are stressed, and sometimes it is only one girl running both the host stand and all of the tables alone. Regardless, great food, cute ambiance! read more

Good spot, food was good but the seating the was a little to close to the other table. I would recommend to others.

We had a lovely breakfast here. The gluten free banana walnut pancakes with peach butter was awesome! I loved the special ketchup they served which was much better the Heinz brand. It was a bit busy and the dining room is on the smaller size but Idrees the male host was so sweet and really attentive even offering us water while we wait in the hot weather. His customer service was really exceptional! read more

We came in for a weekday lunch while walking on a work break. We were seated pretty quickly, but it took a few minutes for anyone to come by our table because the hostess was also everyone's server. We ordered 2 wraps, the Blackened Chicken and the B.L.T, which came with a side of fried potatoes. They were both very tasty and fresh, and pretty decent sized portions. I'd guess you'd be able to trick someone into thinking these wraps were just regular chicken wraps based on the flavor. For veggie, vegan, and gluten free options, this is a very solid place to try. read more

Lucy's Cafe - Blackened Chicken Wrap - Vegetarian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We walked into the restaurant and we where greeted with a subpar attitude. We where then told to scan the menu and sit over there as she pointed to your seats. We then sat down for about 20 minutes and no one greeted us or even took our drink orders. After making eye contact with every employee in the restaurant. My spouse and I decided to leave. Right after we left as we are driving pass the restaurant they had seated a white couple and they started to service them . Thank you Lucy's cafe for the total disrespectful and disgusting service. #lgbtq #blacklivesmatter read more

Lucy's Cafe - Vegetarian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I don't leave many reviews but I do like this place a lot. My partner and I go there for breakfast at least once a month, more when we can. It's nice having vegan options for breakfast or brunch and everyone here is so nice! read more

Used to come here often back when it was Victory's Banner, went a couple times after they changed ownership but the food didn't hit the same (especially the potatoes and peasant bread). Thought I'd give it another go this week, as the last time I'd been was well before COVID so it's been a minute. No physical menus, which isn't unheard of these days, except the QR code wouldn't work with my phone-- luckily the other person I was with had one that worked). We ordered the peasant lunch (tomato soup/toast with pesto and goat cheese) which was good taste wise, but again the bread isn't what it used to be (used to be thick and crusty, now sliced thin) and veggie omelette with potatoes (not bad, but not particularly good. Pretty flavorless). Kid got the kids combo: French toast sticks were oddly dry (like they didn't use any butter or eggs, but maybe it was meant to be vegan?) and the scrambled eggs cold (it was early on a weekday so we were the only table until about halfway through our meal). I can only describe the service as kind of awkward and cold--not overtly rude but just seemed indifferent/annoyed that we were there (we had a toddler with us but again, the place was empty for most of our meal). read more

Neighborhood gem. I've eaten here in the winter and summer and both times the veggies were fresh and the food had home cooked heart. Brunch breakfast with Mexican options - my kinda place. Thanks Lucy! read more

Lucy's Cafe - Street corn avocado toast with potatoes - Vegetarian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My absolute favourite place for brunch. Adorable atmosphere, friendly and quick service, and delicious food. The best vegan french toast in Chicago, hands down (get the raspberry sauce!). Huge cups of strong coffee. Couldn't recommend highly enough. read more

Cute and cozy place, pleasant servers, and good tea options. My vegetarian friend got and enjoyed a large salad, while I tried an omelette and potatoes dish. The egg portion was good, but I did not eat the potatoes as they looked like they were frozen with more ingredients than just potatoes in them. The restaurant was clean and so were the rest rooms. The overall dining experience was fine. read more

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Delicious roasted red pepper omelette and very kind customer service! Sweet, charming atmosphere to boot! Will definitely come back!

Menu is still very similar to what it was as Victory's Banner. A few new menu options which is exciting :) The food and service is still incredible - you will not be disappointed, regardless what you order! Hard decisions to be made on what to choose. Their french toast is award-worthy! The tofu scrabbles are delicious as well - their pesto is always very fresh and flavorful! The housemade Bliss Burgers are fantastic, packed with flavor, as is the Coconut-Peanut Veggie Wrap and Neatloaf dishes. I have not been able to find a chai that compares to theirs (which you can get vegan with soy or almond milk). They also have a separate Gluten-free menu available and most items can be made Vegan :) read more

I've eaten at Lucy's Café three times, and each time I've loved the food. Everything on the menu is vegan or vegetarian. As a dedicated plant-eater, It's wonderful to have so many vegan selections, and even better that those selections are delicious. I've had the Smoky Chicken 'n' Bacon Wrap; the Mexican quesadilla; nd the Southwest Skillet, all veganized. Oh boy. SO GOOD. If I have any complaint, any at all, it's that the Wrap comes with a scoop of plain brown rice, and the rice is a big nothing. Advice to Lucy's management; either spice up the rice with some flavor, or eliminate it entirely from this entrée. The wrap is so filling, you don't really need a side. And can I say how nice it is to have a cheesy quesadilla, made with gooey and melty plant-based cheese? I don't know what brand they use, but really, who cares? Just keep using it. The meals are substantial and filling. You will not be hungry for several hours, at least. The quesadilla is a smaller meal, which still managed to satisfy me. The only issue that Lucy's might face is staffing. I've seen one waiter handling everything. He is running around like a maniac the whole time. If there's ever a problem with service, the cause will be lack of staffing. That guy works like a fiend, but even he can be overwhelmed. This is my new favorite breakfast and lunch place. I look forward to visiting again. read more

Lucy's Cafe - Vegan Quesadilla - Vegetarian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Cute little restaurant, but pretty expansive menu. I'm not a vegetarian, vegan, or gluten free, but I still found the menu to have lots of tasty options. My friend and I both enjoyed what we ordered. The prices are relatively inexpensive compared to other brunch spots, but the tastes aren't lacking! The chicken burrito skillet was flavorful and would definitely recommend it. The "chicken" reminds me of tofu, which I love. The service is nice. read more

Lucy's Cafe - Chicken burrito skillet - Vegetarian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love Lucy's cafe. All the food i've had there was delicious - It's also vegetarian/vegan. I really enjoyed their meat alternatives. I'm a meat eater, and their bacon and sausage alternatives were very tasty. I've had the chilaquiles, the breakfast combo, and a burrito. All were fresh, flavorful, and delcicious. I really recommend this place. read more

This placceeeee was amazzzzing! they were so kind and welcoming as well as understanding and helpful with navigating the menu and figuring out what I wanted even with my peculiar eating habits ! all the food was delicious and so so fresh well worth every penny I wish I could go here every day I totally completely recommend this yummy vegan/vegetarian friendly place read more

Lucy's Cafe - Kids Mac 'N' Cheese Greek Salad Raspberry Toast sticks hummus avocado toast - Vegetarian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

#120in2020 . Looking to expand my culinary horizons by visiting 120 different restaurants, coffee shops, bars or other eateries in 2020. Here is my latest visit! On a bitter cold day the walk to Lucy's after yoga made their sunny location all that more inviting... We had been to Lucy's before it was Lucy's bc of the availability of vegetarian and vegan dishes and substitutes. If that's your vibe, you will be very happy here. Small venue means a wait at times. It's a tight space. Feels like you are eating at someone's house-in a good way. The staff is friendly and personable. They got to the table quickly and took time to explain and answer any questions we had. The coffee was good and they had many non-dairy options to choose from. The menu was solid with a variety of standard breakfast dishes, a few specialties and (again) veggie/vegan options (!) Food was good, plated nicely and came out promptly. The kitchen brought it out ...which is something I like for some reason. It was priced fairly for Chicago. We'd go back for sure. read more

This was a great place for breakfast/lunch/brunch you name it, they have a long menu is hard to pick one so many choices vegan and non vegan there's food for everyone!! I had a soyrizo omelette with potatoes and let me tell ya! I had soyrizo before but this one was one of a kind the taste was just to die for! I highly recommend this spot on Roscoe village! Is a must the place is pretty decorated small but comfy! I definitely coming back for more of this place! Thank you!! read more

Lucy's Cafe - Soyrizo omelette with potatoes - Vegetarian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

SO delicious! Got the blackened chicken wrap and Greek salad. A must try for vegans or meat eaters!! Great service and tables outside. read more

Lucy's Cafe - Greek Salad - Vegetarian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My favorite vegan brunch place for years now! The vegan raspberry pancakes w/ potatoes ARE THE BEST! I highly recommend! read more

Wonderful experience! The food was delicious, service was attentive. We will definitely be back.

Really loving Lucy's! Their old menu was good, but their new menu is even better! They have delicious vegan and gluten free options for brunch! So hard to find GF/vegan pancakes, but they have em and they're good! Lucy's makes a great omelette with potatoes and their new avocado or hummus toasts are super unique! Owners and servers are super nice, even doing To Go orders during COViD! Definitely check them out! Thanks Lucy's! read more

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This sunday, the Hostess was really rude and not helpful, arguing with us because of seating and time. It was so bad we ended up going to the restaurant next door. Do not recommend if you are hungry and have to deal with that sort of service. read more

I love this place! Whenever we stop in Chicago, Lucy's cafe is a must! I recommend the blackened chicken wrap, it's absolutely delicious. Our servers were very kind and attentive, something that can be a bit hard to come across. Thank you for the hospitality and delicious food read more

Southwest Skillet? *mwa* Southwest Salad? *mwa* Southwest Burger?? *mwa*. Anything with the word southwest at Lucy's is delicious. I had their Belgian waffle which was good as well. The same waitress is always there working so hard and very sweet. Eat here! read more

Amazing service and food with a family vibe!! Our family has been coming here for years and the food, staff, and customer service has always been amazing without fail!! Thank you all for the best dining experience in Roscoe Villlage! Dave and Leslie read more

Was super excited to go to this restaurant in the old victory Banner. The banana pancake with walnuts was tasty and our server was very sweet. That's where I have to leave the compliments. First we waited 40 minutes for our mediocre, room temperature, not exactly our order to come. A couple walked in 20 minutes after we were sat and were served before us and pretty much done by the time our food arrived. That just took the wind right out of our sails. The error was not putting in the ticket in on time. If you mess up just own it! Apologies go a long way. But to pretend to not notice or hope that I wouldn't. I did. Is not cool! All in all food was just meh. Not even the service could have fixed it. Sorry. read more

Visiting from DC and I had to find great vegan options for breakfast. I wanted more than the norm and this place gave me just that. Lucy's is a very quaint spot with cozy decor. There's so many food options and just about everything can be made vegan. I came two days in a row. Between both days I had the vegan blueberry French Toast, vegan raspberry pancake, vegan raspberry French Toast, vegan sausage and roasted potatoes. I recommend the blueberry French Toast overall. The pancake was a little bland and unfortunately the raspberry was kinda tasteless. It wasn't bad but it definitely wasn't better than the blueberry French Toast. Highly recommend giving this place a try. The wait for food can be a little lengthy but I expected it considering the time I came. read more

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Do not save/ put yourself in line to wait on Yelp. It doesn't work. I found this out when the I went up to the hostess and she said they are trying to remove the feature from Yelp but can't. So instead of a 15 minute wait like I thought , it was 45 mins. I found the hostess rather rude. She didn't apologize for the mixup but seemed annoyed at me. The place was almost empty inside and had a bunch of free tables on the patio but I was told it was 45 minutes. She said she needed to call everyone that was ahead of me...Before going to another restaurant I called to see how much time was left and she said that I was "last on the list" without giving me a time. I really wanted to try this place because it is vegan friendly but the service was a turn off. read more

Lucy's is a fine brunch place for families. If you are vegan or require a gluten-free diet, there are far better options in the area that do not increase prices for making standard breakfast items vegan. You will be better off going there. The vegan items are not worth paying an extra 8-15% per item. read more

My daughters review is: yummy. MY REVIEW is: Warm, welcoming, wonderful people and a HUGE menu of vegan and vegetarian options. We sat outside under a tent and enjoyed the rainy morning with our breakfast. I wish I lived closer because I could eat here everyday. They have breakfast and lunch staples and an assortment of teas that you won't find anywhere else. The coffee and chai are bottomless and can be made with or without dairy. read more

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Wow this place is absolutely fabulous! I would definitely recommend for breakfast/brunch with a party of about 2-4 people!! Since it's very small, I wouldn't recommend for groups due to the speed of the kitchen and the small space. With this being said, you will definitely need to expect a bit of a wait time for food and possibly to be seated but it is WELLL worth the wait!!! The pricing is also amazing (pretty cheap) and you definitely get amazing food for the price! I will definitely be back!! read more

Lucy's Cafe - Vegetarian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois