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    Runaway Cow

    4.8 (56 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Nolan F.

    Review of Caramel Cider Biscoff Sundae - apple cider + caramel softserve, caramel topping, apple pie filling, biscoff crumble. Soft serve was so creamy I wouldn't believe this was vegan. Great combination of flavors and ingredients that work together. Any sweet tooth will love this Fall theme sundae. Service was good. Employees were very nice. No seating inside.

    Giselle L.

    Runaway Cow's place is so colorful, and we noticed right away the staff was incredibly friendly from the moment we walked in. At first, I was planning to try a shake, but then I spotted the chocolate and vanilla swirl and knew I had to go for it, so I ordered the largest size of the swirl, and I'm so glad I did because when I got home, I put it in the freezer and enjoyed it over the next few days. Gotta say, the flavor stayed so rich and unique. I love that we have a vegan creamery like this in town.

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    Vanity H.

    2nd time ordering them for takeout- funny enough I didn't realize it was vegan until this time around (now I understand why I thought the ice cream tasted a bit.. different haha - still good though!) FYI Grubhub has a neat coupon of $10 off a $15 purchase! You get to try some really good treats for a really discounted price with that offer! It always gets to me pretty quickly but I am on 33rd street. Can't speak on in person service because of this.

    Waffle cone swirl with Halloween sprinkles
    Jill G.

    Such a cute place. I never thought vegan ice cream could be this good. I got a waffle cone with swirl ice cream & Halloween sprinkles. It was so creamy & vanilla-y flavored. The guy working was so nice & told us they do pop ups when they are closed for winter. Also, made to order ice cream cakes. I got a rice krispy treat to go that was so delish too. Run to runaway cow! It's awesome.

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    Larry H.

    All vegan and GF options too. Service was amazing. A little out of the way for me but, I would definitely recommend if you're near the neighborhood. They close at the end of October with promotions in the winter. Follow on instagram if you are interested in their promos. They had seating outside that we took advantage of. Vegan ice cream was delicious and maybe creamer than regular ice cream?

    Caramel apple biscoff sundae
    Debra S.

    This is the cutest vegan ice cream shop! Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. I would like some inside eating area but the benches outside are doable. I had the caramel apple biscoff sundae! Their soft serve ice cream in this is a wonderful texture and not too sweet. The caramel sauce, apples and biscoff crumbles make it perfect. I got a quart of black cherry for home, which I think will be perfect with real cherries, granola and perhaps whipped topping. They close for the season on Oct 26. Next year!

    Grant A.

    Came with my girlfriend on a rainy August day. I couldn't tell it was vegan ice cream so I know the quality was excellent. Went with coffee shake. Coffee taste was certainly there and it was sweet treat on a nice August day. It's such an interesting concept and people that can't ingest dairy or vegan this is the place for you.

    Peanut Butter & Jelly soft serve
    Mai D.

    Runaway Cow is officially my favorite ice cream shop in the Chicago. What makes them stand out is that all their soft serves, shakes, and sundaes are made with oat milk, resulting in a slightly nuttier and extremely smooth flavor. They offer a wide variety of specialty and seasonal flavors (like the PB&J soft serve pictured) in the warmer months. The shop has very little seating if any, but there are benches right outside and Palmisano Park is just a short walk away. It's locally-owned and the owners are extremely friendly. Runaway Cow is just a lovely local ice cream shop and definitely worth a shot if you're in Bridgeport!

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    Ariel S.

    So nice that they're open til 10 even on weeknights. When we were there, they were dealing with replacing a freezer and were super apologetic about it despite not needing to be - not sure if it was the owners or staff, but they seemed really invested in our experience which I really appreciate! For ordering, I didn't realize it's all soft serve, no ice cream which I was a little disappointed by and I also wish they had a few more flavor options. However, they did a good job of making up for it with the candy add ins. I went with the Biscoff cookie snowstorm (like a DQ blizzard) and really my only complaint is I wish they had a smaller size option just because it was more than I wanted + price-wise more than I had expected to spend. Overall so glad to have this dairy free ice cream option for those who are intolerant or vegan!

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    Khadijah H.

    Vegan alert! New business alert! Wowzer. Definitely amazed by their options and selections. The staff were quick and knowledgable about their menu. They move in rhythm and with efficiency. Kudos there for sure. I chose to go with the strawberry shortcake sundae and it wasn't a miss. Everything include the vanilla cake slice used was vegan. Not too sweet but not bland. I believe for vegan items they definitely did their thang and I know for sure I'm going to return. I'm just surprised how many people don't know about this gem!

    Choco Covered Banana sundae
    Margie T.

    As 1st timers, we highly recommend it! Both desserts were made perfectly!!! Only minor issue is that we both felt the quantities were too much ... of DELICIOUSNESS!!! So we finished them! The service was quick & efficient! We sat on the benches they had outside to enjoy their vegan ice cream!

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    Reginice C.

    It's exciting to have an all vegan ice cream shop with such a variety. The oat-based ice cream was simply overly sweet. We each only had a few bites of our desserts, but didn't finish most of it. Hopefully, they reformulate the base a bit. I don't for see us visiting again any time soon. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable of their menu offerings.

    Diana J.

    Cutest little shop with friendly owners and amazing vegan soft serve. They make a lot of their mix-ins in house, and sell vegan desserts and candy bars as well. I ordered a medium cone with chocolate/vanilla and sprinkles, and it was massive. I love soft serve, and this could have easily fooled me as regular ice cream. So good! This place is definitely worth a stop if you're in the neighborhood, or a special trip if you're not. They had a sign up counting down to closing for the season at the end of October though, so hurry!

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    great ice cream, great selection of frozen treats, great hot menu, great customer service! love this place!

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    Alison E.

    Thank you for the 5 stars, Rivanna!

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    Sugary beyond my tongue's comprehension, wacky mouthfeel. I couldn't finish a medium cup and I will not be returning.

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    The Heath Snowstorm was delicious. The ice cream is creamy & there are so many options! Customers service was great :)

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    Thanks, Natasha! Can't wait to see you again soon!

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    Ask the Community - Runaway Cow

    Where are the hours of operation sheesh?

    I am so sorry I didn't realize this wasn't posted here! We are open Tuesday-Friday 2-10p and Sat-Sun 12-10p. Closed Monday. Thank you and hope to see you soon!

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    Matcha En - Souffl

    Matcha En

    4.2(286 reviews)
    1.1 miChinatown
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    Cozy dessert spot in Chinatown closely connected to so many more dessert and dinner spots. There's…read morea tablet available to order from but I missed it on entry. It's located opposite of the cash register and menu. Service was friendly. Washroom (restroom, bathroom search terms) available. Decent amount of seating, serving as a solid space to study or get work done. Black Sesame Matcha Latte - while the black sesame graininess settled at the bottom expectedly, the matcha was clearly whisked well. There were no clumps of bitterness to be found. Despite sugar adjustments, this was still very sweet so I'd classify the spot as more desserty rather than strong matcha or a cafe. Though I'm happy to be proven wrong with their regular matcha in the future.

    Very nice sit down fancy treats Bakery and Boba Tea House in ChinaTown. It is a very busy place…read moreand once inside you'll understand why. Tastefully decorated and very clean lines. The menus are easy to follow they even offer a digital kiosk from Chow Bus to order. Friendly help took my order. The brown sugar boba milk tea, make sure you secure the top and flip it over to mix it together well, otherwise the flavor is lost. They gave us a sample of matcha ice cream and that was delicious I must say. Many wonderful treats I noticed and a busy place. Well done! You can find it inside the West Entrance. In front of Lao Szchesuan . Across from Chinatown's Walgreens on Cermak & Archer Avenue . Enjoy !

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    Matcha En - Chocolate crepe cake

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    Matcha En - Super M (left) and Black Sesame Matcha Latte (right)

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    Super M (left) and Black Sesame Matcha Latte (right)

    UFOUU - Matcha ice cream

    UFOUU

    4.3(60 reviews)
    1.1 miChinatown

    Cheesecake was fire, was fluffy and not too sweet. Very cute shop. A bit pricey for the portion,…read morebut it's Chicago.

    I recently tried UFOUU, the Chicago-based bakery known for their Japanese-style cheesecakes, and…read moreoverall it was a really a hit for me. I wish I was able to travel with one of their cheesecakes but they require refrigeration. Anyhow the cheesecake itself was delicious super light, fluffy, and honestly felt like biting into a cloud. I had the salted egg but they had several flavor options that I would've loved to try if slices were available. The texture is what really stands out, and the flavor was unique and interesting in a good way. I couldn't quite put my finger on what it taste like, but it was sweet, but not too sweet They only sale but I consider a personal size but it's definitely enough to share with two people, maybe even three depending on how much of a sweet tooth you have. My only downside like others is the price. Paying around $19-$20 for a small cheesecake felt a bit steep, especially since they don't offer slices. I really wish they had smaller portions available so you could try different flavors without committing to a full cake prize. They package it very well and they also serve you a cute little fork set and a knife for cutting which I think is contributes to the price. The shop itself is very cute with chic décor and a lot of Asian-inspired artwork, which adds to the overall vibe. Customer service was friendly. When I visit Chicago again I'd definitely go back the texture and taste alone make it worth it but I do hope they consider offering smaller portions in the future.

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    Mabu Generation

    4.4(57 reviews)
    1.2 miChinatown
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    Decided to spontaneously eat here on a friday night while walking past and did not regret it…read more The restaurant wasnt overly crowded or loud and, the service was great while the food was even better. The taiwanese style popcorn chicken and pork cutlet were super juicy and tender with nicely crisp breading. The sausage had a pleasant sweetness to it and was served with garlic chips, which added a nice touch. Finally, the broth of the Sichuan noodles was packing with flavor: sweet, tangy, spicy, umami - truly hit all the spots without being too numbing to your mouth, if thats one of your concerns Would definitely return to try the other menu items, especially their hot sizzling plates and their dessert/drink offerings

    Valentine's Night in Chinatown is going to be a long wait for most places ... this was the 3rd or…read more4th place we went to and got only a 30 min wait (slight lullaby in patrons) vs the 90m to 2 hours from the Shabu Rotary and Sushi Plus across the street. Its a smaller place but has updated and cute design and vaguely anime vibe. The tables have little drawers with napkins and flatware like some Korean places do as a nice surprise... also the QR code menu on it. Food is Asian fusion and primarily Taiwanese I guess so it was different but familiar and I got a Hotpot to appease my disappointed shabu craving... pals like their dishes as well... drinks were pretty cute - especially the chocolate sugar bear. Good place to hit ii Chinatown next time youre down there.

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    Mabu Generation - R07. Japanese Style Curry & Garlic Udon With Mashed PotatoTempura Shrimp

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    Te’amo Boba Bar - Rose amour donut

    Te’amo Boba Bar

    4.5(269 reviews)
    1.1 miChinatown
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    Are you guys ready for this review??…read more So my partner decided we are going to china town for lunch with his mom and sister. Family day in the city, DURING A SNOWSTORM!! We arrive, place is closed, will open in 10 mins. Perfect, we go to a near by shop and I spot some demon hunter Stanley cups!! I get them of course! We head to lunch, everything is great! As we are heading out, my partners sister spots Te'amo! I ask if she's ever had mochi donuts. She hasn't, so of course we must stop in because everyone needs to try them at least once!!! We order at the kiask and patiently wait for our order. We get our order and leave....leaving the bag with the Stanley's behind!!! We don't realize this until we are home (45 mins away)! I immediately call, no answer, call again, no answer. I decide to DM their instagram page and guess what??? THEY HAD THE CUPS!!! Here I was thinking $150 in cups were gone. But they had them!!! A miracle!! 10/10 stars!! Anyway! I highly recommend the brûlée ube milk tea and the ube mochi donuts!!

    We stopped in whilst visiting Chinatown. We have one in our town and like to visit it on occasion…read more We ordered 5 drinks on the kiosk and found a place to sit in the back corner. Our order was ready pretty quick and everyone seemed happy with their drinks. The drinks are so pretty! Te'amo is pretty small and the night we went it was really messy.

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    Te’amo Boba Bar - Super cute, friendly, fast and amazing boba! Definitely a place to check out.

    Super cute, friendly, fast and amazing boba! Definitely a place to check out.

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