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Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery

Brewpub, Vegan Jackfruit Sandwich

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Top tips

  • Ask about the jackfruit sandwich, kale salad, pasta and roasted carrots for vegan meal options.
  • The restaurant accommodated a 120-person private welcome party with ample staff and no reported waits.
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  • Try the kale salad; it was mentioned as a favorite alongside the duck and dumplings.
  • The historic former HUB Theater setting and relaxed atmosphere are a draw.
  • Quick seating and service worked well for diners heading to a concert.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention pasta, roasted carrots and salad.

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Also sandwich.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, attentive service and fast service.

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Also praised for beautiful interior and lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Forbidden Root pairs botanical house beers with gastropub dishes in the former HUB Theater, a historic building reviewers praise for its relaxed, lively feel. Vegan choices include a jackfruit sandwich, kale salad, pasta and roasted carrots alongside an extensive menu of meat and dairy dishes.

Vegan menu

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Forbidden Root Restaurant & Brewery · dine-in · 7 dishes

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1746 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Opening hours

Monday
16:00–22:00
Tuesday
16:00–22:00
Wednesday
16:00–22:00
Thursday
16:00–22:00
Friday
15:00–23:00
Saturday
12:00–23:00
Sunday
12:00–21:00

the food

4.4 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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4.6 1,982 reviews Read on Google Maps
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4.0 1 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Basic understanding
protein
jackfruit, lion’s mane mushroom
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