Ryan J.

I've been here before a couple times, but never left a review. It's large for it's location with open seating. We were greeted as soon as we walked in. The cashier was super friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. Everything was clean and organized. I had the American burger with fries and an apple juice. The burger's sauce was slightly tangy that added a great flavor. The fries were large and crispy, but not greasy. I decided to also try the green tea cake. Everything was great. I didn't even finish my fries there was so much food.

Amita G.

Went here for a quick lunch with colleagues! This place is decent for vegan food lovers! It was my first time trying imitation setian chicken sandwich . It was tangy crispy and deep fried! The fries were good. The panang curry was very tasty. It wasn't spicy but decently flavored! It had all vegetables and tofu! If you are in the neighborhood I do recommend trying this vegan place at least once to get your vegan taste buds on:$

Alla S.

They have all reusable dishes, silverware and even cups for water with a dispenser and a little area for recycling. I got the fettuccine Alfredo special with grilled "chicken". It was tasty and fun to get a vegan version. We also ordered the beet soup special, the house fried "chicken" appetizer, side Mac and cheeze, massaged kale salad, club sandwich, and the Marsala "egg" fries. I like that they also make a lot of their own proteins out of seitan instead of just the store brand plant based meat products which they have but not in most dishes. The food is really good. I really liked the Mac and cheeze, the fried "chicken" appetizer and the beet soup the most. They don't seem to make their own drinks but they do have a lot of great food options which is all homemade and they do offer some delicious healthy drinks for purchase. They also sell a small selection of nut butters, baking ingredients and kale chips that they make as well as a few more snacks that they don't make. Like a very mini vegan grocery. The ambiance is nice. Lots of live plants and comfortable booths and tables. I especially love the table in the corner by the window and big plants. I worked right near there for awhile and tried everything on the menu. My favorite was the specials and especially the soups. Loved everything I got. It's also organic! Can't beat that. :)

Les R.

I am not vegan or vegetarian and am hooked on how much flavor and how good the food is. Absolutely a tasty place to eat. Back in town for a conference and had to come back to Manna Kitchen! I am from Ohio, and discovered Manna Kitchen in 2023 thanks to YELP. I was in the area and checking out places to eat and I was inspired by what I read and saw. I now plan to stop here every visit I can. Manna Kitchen has great food and friendly service! Ambiance is great and love supporting a small business. This visit the other side of the dining room was closed but there was still plenty of seating! I brought two other coworkers with me this year. I had the House Fried Chik-n (love the maple mustard sauce) and a side of Greek Fries. Washed it all down with a mineral water and all three of us split two desserts. Absolutely recommend!

Nick P.

1/22/25 update: This is my third visit to Manna. Portions were improved on my second. It has been consistent with my third time. We came on Wed night close to 7 pm. I ordered the mac attack burger and an Arnold Palmer. I paid extra to upgrade to garlic parmesan fries. I also bought a side of mac n' cheeze, and black forest cake. My girlfriend got the panang curry bowl. Service was very friendly and helpful. Desserts were mostly cakes this time. Pricing remained the same. -mac attack burger with garlic parmesan fries 5 - This is a good size burger. You probably don't need an appetizer. Meat is Beyond Meat, has cremini mushrooms, garlic aioli, fried onions, and mac 'n cheese. Overall, it's a very clean burger. I finished the burger with no greasy or oily fingers, I didn't have to wash my hands in the bathroom. Patty wasn't dry, it was slightly juicy. The mushrooms gave it extra flavor and the fried onions gave it a nice crunch. The fries were crispy and an adequate amount of garlic parmesan. No ketchup needed. -mac n' cheeze 5 - The new version of mac and cheese was yummy. Very cheesy but not overpowering. -black forest cake 5 - Don't underestimate the size, very shareable between two people. Slightly rich chocolatey taste. Cherry filling was enjoyable in the middle and little on top. -panang curry bowl 4 - huge bowl to satisfy your needs. It came piping hot. The aroma is light and the taste is mild compared to curries that you would find at Thai/Indian restaurants. Tofu was slightly firm. The broth was coconut flavored, it was more subtle. I would have liked the coconut flavor to be a little more prominent. Overall, it's about 4.5. I'll round up to 5. I also recommend trying tower burger, cashew mac & cheeze (that's how they spell cheese on their menu), and vegan seitan chorizo tacos (favorite).

Jane V.

We had a delicious lunch thanks to Manna Kitchen and Yelp Chicago We're not vegan, but we want to incorporate more plant based foods in our diet. I had a Crispy BBQ Chik-n  Sandwich.  Did I know that it wasn't really chicken? Yes,  I did.  Did I care? No,  I didn't. Did it taste like chicken? Somewhat. Was it good? It was very good. The sandwich was huge, with a mild bbq sauce,  topped with colesaw, pickles, and ranch.  It's also a really great looking sandwich that tastes great. Upon entering, I originally thought that the restaurant was small.   However, there are 2 dining rooms, one more for large groups and private parties. I also got to try an Arnold Palmer drink (I've been wanting to try one for a while) iced tea and lemonade. It was really good. The restaurant is located in a strip mall with plenty of parking. Would we eat here again? Yes! Did our visit convince us to go vegan?  No,  but,  we will definitely be eating vegan more often. You need to make this a destination for vegan food!

Pearl M.

This was my first time trying out Manna kitchen. I am a die hard carnivore, but I love my veggies and am always open to try new things. I placed my order over the phone, asked what they would recommend, and ordered the Panang curry bowl. I was told that it would be ready for pick up in 20 minutes. I arrived 20 minutes later and was surprised to find the door locked. I tried to open it a few times, I saw people inside, they just weren't opening the door. After about 5 minutes, they did come to open the door which had been locked. They explained that they had been slammed and short handed, so they locked up until they could catch up. I was surprised they didn't just leave the door open and ask people to have a seat and wait. I think that would be good practice in the future instead of keeping customers locked out. The restaurant was clean and well cared for, and the Panang curry bowl was amazing, some of the best I'd ever had. I would definitely go back for that dish, I hope they figure out their staffing issues and stop locking the door during business hours.

Maria T.

We are not vegan but wanted to try this place out. I ordered the Panang Curry. Panang Curry Chicken is one of my all time favs so I was pleasantly surprised that this tofu dish was pretty darn good. The flavor of the sauce was nice (although I wish it had more of a kick) and the combined textures were great. 4 stars. My husband opted for the Caesar salad. It was rather pricey for the ingredients included and the capers made some bites too sharp for our liking. 2 stars. The service was okay. There were two people in the kitchen from what we could see and one woman at the front of the house. She did not seem very friendly, but not rude either (maybe because she needed help). I also didn't like that they served my husband's meal and my meal so far apart. He ate some of his salad and then waited until my dish came so we could eat dinner together. I think the meals should have been served together. Other; --Located in a strip mall. Adequate parking unless you come at a very busy time. --Order up front. They will give you a number to put on your table. They bring your food out to you. --They have a little retail area for packed vegan foods. Tip for the restaurant: I ordered an Arnold Palmer. I thought they would bring my drink to the table. I was not told it came in a can and was self serve from the fridge until some time later when husband went back up to the counter to ask about the drink. I think you should mention this to your patrons this when they order.

Christina A.

I actually never realized this place was there until a friend was looking for a vegan restaurant in the area. Even if you aren't vegan like myself, the food is amazing! I had the taco salad and it did not disappoint! The meat tasted like chorizo and that is no small feat! My friend had the Reuben and again on point! I will definitely be back and recommend it! Service was excellent as well!

Sandeep D.

Wow so excited we found this gem... great selection of vegan options. The food is tasteful and fresh. We ordered the Reuben, tacos and Chana masala. The desserts were amazing as well. The team was very polite and welcoming, I look forward to more visits and so glad this is in the vicinity...

DazzleShot I.

Had amazing lunch with colleagues. We ordered penang curry with tofu and chicken sandwich with fries. Penang curry was loaded with veggies like cabbage, sweet potatoes and mushrooms, beans and carrots. It could have used little spiciness though. Buffalo sandwich was amazing. Fried, spicy. Great taste too. Definitely recommend trying this place.

Hira H.

Okay, so I'm not a vegan, but I love vegan/vegetarian food done right. But I want to be honest, despite vegan food now being more popular and readily available, not a lot of it is really good. Manna Kitchen is DEFINITELY an exception to this. I ordered the Tower Burger to go. I really wanted to dine in the incredibly calming and comforting ambience (the dazzle of the silver, the calm of the blue) however I was on call and knew that I'd get called, so I took the food to go. The "fermented" Patty is what had interested me in this entree, and man, that patty was poppin'! It was a well seasoned, nutty, umami patty covered in a whole smattering of goodness that I was too busy eating to even note. The fries were FRESHLY fried, and perfectly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside! I washed it all down with a Ginger Lemon Olipop - refreshing, delicious and guilt free, what more can you want? While I was waiting for my food to be made, I began looking around and could not help but start shopping. Everything looked so interesting. In addition to my fresh food, I walked away with two bags of Kale Chips (Tahini flavored and Curry flavored). The Tahini is savory and delightful, but man, those curry flavored kale chips are where it's at! Absolutely delicious! Also bought two bags of crunchy snacks - Fig & Ginger, along with Coconut & Banana. Also bought some Butterfly Kombucha and every flavor of Ollipop! And lastly, I bought a MASSIVE lemon poppy seed cookie - this was the absolute BEST end to a fantastic meal. Not too sweet, just right, soft but not crumbly - pure cookie perfection! Just that cookie alone will bring me back...however, I am going to go back for some of those Bowls I saw on the menu as well. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!!!

Ronald M.

We stopped here after a run to renew our drivers license for my wife and I. The owner was just getting there when we pulled up, she advised us that they have different hours right now, and not opened yet. We did a small shopping run and returned to this restaurant. We just ordered the Tower burgers, that came with fries. These burgers were vegan but I would never have guessed VEGAN. They were very good with a bit of hotter pepper, just my style. The fries were a little too salty for me, but my wife loved them. All in all we will go back here again as everything we tried was perfect and owner was very nice to us.