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Loving Heart Vegan Cafe

Vegan Bowls, Wraps, Smoothies

Worth ordering: #4 Bowl in Chicagonamed in 12 reviews

Try the Buddha bowl, a recurring favorite; reviewers mention versions with tofu or portobello.

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Top tips

  • Good to know: Check current opening hours before making a special trip; one reviewer arrived to find the cafe closed, while another found posted closing times unreliable.
  • The Heaven wrap and summer rolls are frequently praised.
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  • Potato-kale soup is a popular pick, especially alongside a wrap or roll.
  • The cafe is easy to miss because its entrance is at a subterranean location.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Wrapnamed in 11 reviews

  • Worth ordering: Buddha bowlnamed in 6 reviews

  • Worth ordering: Soup

People also mention smoothie, potato kale soup and summer roll.

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Also americano, bibim bowl and chips and dip.

Good for

The vibe: relaxing

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and beautiful interior.

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Also praised for good value and lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Lunch, dinner, coffee, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

This all-vegan counter-serve cafe in a subterranean Uptown space is known for fresh bowls such as the Buddha and Bibim, plus wraps, summer rolls, potato-kale soup, and smoothies. The room is relaxed, with books and board games for lingering; reviews praise the friendly owner and generous bowl portions, while a smoothie was priced at $12 in 2026.

Vegan menu

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Loving Heart Vegan Cafe · dine-in · 60 dishes and drinks

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838 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–18:00
Tuesday
11:00–18:00
Wednesday
11:00–18:00
Thursday
11:00–18:00
Friday
11:00–18:00
Saturday
11:00–18:00
Sunday
09:00–14:00

the food

4.7 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Good food
  • Great service
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Fully vegan

Everything on the menu is vegan.

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