Skip to content

Photos via Google Maps

Rivers and Roads Cafe

Vegan BLT, Bagels, Syrup Lattes

Worth ordering: Coffeenamed in 5 reviews

$$

Top tips

Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Try the rosemary sea salt bagel with vegan cream cheese.
  • Good to know: Ask which ingredients in a specialty drink are vegan; reviewers found some drink labeling unclear.
All 5 tipsShow fewer
  • The vegan BLT is a frequently recommended sandwich; one reviewer found its bread a bit too crispy.
  • Try a monthly matcha flavor or a house-made syrup latte.
  • Expect it to be busy at peak times, though reviewers say service remains efficient.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Latte

People also mention breakfast sandwich, sandwich and bagel.

All 6 dishes people mentionShow fewer

Also cookie, blt sandwich and cold brew.

Good for

The vibe: work & study The vibe: relaxing

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and beautiful interior.

All 8 things people praiseShow fewer

Also praised for fast service, affordable, attentive service, laptop-friendly and lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast, coffee, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

This national-park-themed neighborhood cafe pairs espresso and monthly house-made syrup drinks with bagels, sandwiches, and baked goods. Vegan choices include a BLT, a breakfast sandwich, vegan cream cheese, and cookies; there’s indoor seating and a dog-friendly outdoor patio, though some specialty drink ingredients can be hard to identify as vegan.

Vegan menu

See all 31 dishes and drinks

Rivers and Roads Cafe · dine-in · 31 dishes and drinks

More options may be available. Other dishes on this menu are still being checked.

Not offered anymore, wrong price, or not vegan? Report

Photos

Photos from Google

Visit

Open the map

1259 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

Opening hours

Monday
07:30–16:00
Tuesday
07:30–16:00
Wednesday
07:30–16:00
Thursday
07:30–16:00
Friday
07:30–16:00
Saturday
07:30–16:00
Sunday
07:30–16:00

the food

4.9 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great food
  • Good service
  • Good atmosphere
Google Maps
4.5 489 reviews Read on Google Maps
HappyCow
4.4 9 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Good vegan options

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Unclear in places
staff
Knowledgeable

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

What the grades mean

nearby

More in Chicago

vegan food guide

chicago

The app is the full experience.

The live map, every ranking, and the dishes worth ordering.

  • free
  • no signup needed
The Spinach app: the Kraków map, each place with its rating and the dish worth ordering
in the app