Manna Kitchen

"We had a delicious lunch thanks to @mannakitchenchicago and @yelpchicago We're not vegan, but we want to incorporate more plant based foods in our diet. I had a Crispy BBQ Chik-n  Sandwich.  Did I know that it wasn't really chicken? Yes,  I did.  Did I care? No,  I didn't. Did it taste like chicken? Somewhat. Was it good? It was very good. The sandwich was huge, with a mild bbq sauce,  topped with colesaw, pickles, and ranch. It's also a really great looking sandwich that tastes great. Upon entering, I originally thought that the restaurant was small.   However, there are 2 dining rooms, one more for large groups and private parties. I also got to try an Arnold Palmer drink (I've been wanting to try one for a while) iced tea and lemonade. It was really good. My hubby had the special of the day, Pasta Carbonara: Fettuccine noodles tossed in a creamy cashew sauce, cremini mushrooms, blanched broccoli, vegan bacon and topped with parsley and hemp parmesan. This entree was delicious. It was sharp, creamy, and pungently aromatic from the cheese sauce with a delightful hint of nutty cashew flavor. The restaurant is located in a strip mall with plenty of parking. Would we eat here again? Yes! Did our visit convince us to go vegan?  No,  but,  we will definitely be eating vegan more often. You need to make this a destination for vegan food!"

"2/22/24 update When I walked in around 12:40 pm, I was astonished to see it empty. I was greeted right away, that’s a plus in my book. I chose the seitan chorizo tacos along with garlic parmesan fries as my side. I ordered a Mexican chocolate for dessert. They also have free water in the corner with enormous size cups. As you can see from my pictures, they have adequate seating. I’ve been to some places where there are only a few tables, but this place has more than a few. Service was fantastic, the employee asked how my meal was and was very attentive. Overall, it was a great improvement from my last visit. As for the prices, they are actually pretty standard for vegan food. I’ve been to Denver, where I ate a variety of vegan food and desserts. The prices were about the same range. I’m not vegan but my palate is eclectic. -Seitan chorizo 5/5 - I really liked the corn tortillas, they didn’t crumble apart. The seitan chorizo tasted like the real chorizo. It was filling, clean, and I had no bloated feeling afterwards. The avocado salsa tastes great when you use it to put in your tacos along with dipping your fries in it. -garlic parmesan fries 5/5 - Very far from being salty, you can smell the whiff of parmesan before taking a bite. Not overwhelming. Nice crunchy taste, no sogginess, and there is an iota amount of oil at the bottom for dipping. -Mexican chocolate 5/5 - very smooth texture. Not super rich, just has the right amount. This is a very good dessert to end the meal, it’s not heavy either. —————————————————————————— I would give this place an overall 3.5. Service was really friendly. The Tower Burger was pretty decent. Good taste. Fries were well seasoned. Ample food for the price. Crab cakes were good not great. For the price, i would have liked to see another crab cake thrown in. Sweet chili cauliflower wings were decent. I like to have wings with a little more moisture inside. A little expensive for what you get. Cashew mac and cheese I really enjoyed. Definitely one of my favorite dishes from here. Good flavor and balance. For the price the portion was good. Indonesian sweet vanilla pudding I really liked. After a filling meal, the dessert is light and not too sweet. Overall, it’s worth going to once since not too many vegan restaurants. Price was fair on certain items and others were a little overpriced for what you receive."

"Our first time being here and we loved it!! Food was amazing and service as well! Shawn was very friendly and offered great service!"

"I’ve gone to Manna Kitchen since it first opened in 2019 and it honestly keeps getting better every trip. I always get their cauliflower wings that come in multiple flavors! On this trip, I got the BBQ chicken sandwich is legit AMAZING. My mom also got it for second time with me and she loves it and isn’t even vegan! Dad also enjoyed it and he eats meat! It comes drenched in a delicious BBQ sauce, it’s crunchy on outside and tender when you bite and comes with pickles, ranch and coleslaw. Added fries to make it a combo for just around $16. Got the Carrot cake to go and it did not disappoint. Their cakes always are on point and the same was true on this occasion. While the price point is higher for their options, their portions are HUGE and definitely well worth it. Lastly, Josh’s service was phenomenal. He is friendly, kind and did a great job checking in with us and provided great recommendations. So happy Manna is in the western suburbs!"