"Extremely good Greek spinach pastry, which is something I don’t think I’ve seen a vegan version of anywhere else. Cold brew coffee was also great, and the tempeh bacon & chickpea tuna salad was also really tasty."

"Best meal I've had in a while. Excellent puff pastry, excellent croissant, and excellent matcha. Absolutely would go out of my way to go back again."

"Cute cafe just off the busier main street. All their options are vegan and they even have a several ways to make gluten free options. The Aztec Mocha with soy milk was amazing and the breakfast sandwich with the wheat free options my barista came up with was super tasty! Definitely coming back!"

"This is my favorite cafe in the city. For an entirely vegan cafe, it's surprising the prices are on par with that of most other cafes I've been to. My go-to here is probably the lox bagel or whatever special they're having that month. For coffee, the maple citrus creme brulee latte is like nothing I've ever had before. Also there are throw blankets if you get cold (though it's usually a cozy temp in there). And pretty much all of the art is on sale (I have yet to buy anything because the ones that I want are always already sold haha.), so you can easily support a local artist while getting a nice breakfast. When I move out of this neighborhood, I will go out of my way to come here frequently. OH and make sure to go to the Saturday pre fixe dinners! Always the best stuff I've ever had and in an intimate dining experience. It's often a themed dinner (it's not cafe food) and is a good date night idea."

"I arrived in Chicago running on a mere 3 hours of sleep and a mission: to find coffee that was both good and strong. Something to jolt me awake while still feeling like a cozy, sweet treat. Not exactly an easy order, but the barista at Fancy Plants handled it like a personal hero. I asked for the most caffeinated, sweet latte-like drink possible, admitting I had no clue how to achieve such a contradiction. Without missing a beat, she tippity-typed into the screen and asked if I wanted to know what she was going to make. I said no, I was feeling bold, and watching her and her colleague work with such speed and grace during very busy business hours and a full store gave me full trust in the surprise. While my mystery drink was being crafted, I took a quick trip to the restroom, super clean, by the way, and shortly after, the drink appeared. It was exactly what I needed. A quad-shot espresso creation that kept me wired through the concert I’d traveled from Texas to attend. The cup itself was warm in my hands as I strolled through the beautiful, brisk Chicago streets, a bit colder than what I’m used to back home. I don’t know what that drink was, I’m sure it wasn’t on the menu, but I’ll remember it. I’ll definitely return if I’m ever in Chicago again. Fancy Plants, thank you for the caffeine, the warmth, and the touch of magic."