Certified by Can't believe it's not meat • Oct 04, 2026
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Certified by Can't believe it's not meat • Oct 04, 2026
Vegan Restaurant
Our mission is to shift the culture around being vegan & vegetarian by cultivating healthier & flavorful versions of your favorite comfort food dishes.The owner is a successful women based in Chicago , converting everyone over one customer at a time. If you are based within the Chicago area, this season we would love to extend an invite to stop by the popular yummy eatery and conduct a traditional food review or even 21 questions with the owner; as it relates to plant based recipes , truly being healthy in 2020 and more.
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Certified by Can't believe it's not meat • Oct 04, 2026
Certified by Can't believe it's not meat • Oct 04, 2026
Monday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Menu
1 menu · 134 items
Explore offerings from Can't believe it's not meat on 226 W Chicago Ave in Chicago, with popular $12 deals, brunch, brunch a la carte, and new items available at this location.
Smoked hickory Vegan lunch meat served on French bread, Loaded with tomatoes, onions, giardiniera peppers, cheese (choose vegan or dairy cheese option below), green peppers, onion
A bed of our fresh green mix, diced tomatoes, green onions, with Cheddar cheese (choose vegan or dairy cheese below) and a side of our house-made cilantro lime vinaigrette.
Vegan Sausage, Vegan Bacon, Vegan Egg, and cheese on a cinnamon waffle. Served with a side of homemade hash browns sautéed in green peppers and onions.
Vegan Sausage, vegan egg, and cheese served on a vegan croissant. Served with a side of homemade hash browns sautéed in green peppers and onions. Opt to add bacon.
Stacked classic French toast. Chef Fab inspired Anti Bad Vibes French Toast Berries and powdered sugar. Or Cookie Monster French Toast Stacked classic French toast, drizzled in vegan chocolate, and crumbled Oreos. Sprinkled with powdered sugar.
Super taco Vegan taco meat topped with shredded cheese, pico, green leaf lettuce, sour cream, and side of mild sauce on a warm pita. Served with a side of seasoned fries
Sloppy Joe A traditional vegan sloppy Joe with vegan ground beef drenched in a sweet house made tomato based savory sauce on a vegan brioche bun. Served with a bed of seasoned fries. ”
Made with our seasoned vegan Italian meat spinach and cheese, wrapped in a crispy flour shell. bursting in flavor. Served with bed of fries and side of mild sauce.
Our vegan pre rolled rolls stuffed with vegan Philly meat, green peppers, onions, jalapeños, drizzled in red sweet heat sauce. Served with bed of fries
Our delicious take on the classic Italian dish everyone loves serves two . Made with our Can't Believe It's Not Meat Sauce, vegan Italian sausage, spinach, vegan cream cheese and mozzarella cheese. Served with a side of garlic bread
Double grilled patties fully loaded with our fresh green mix, tomatoes, pickles, grilled red onion, cheese (choose vegan or dairy cheese below) and our Epitome sauce! Served with a bed of seasoned fries!
1/4 Grilled vegan burger patty topped with tomatoes pickles. grilled red onion. cheese. green leaf, gyro slices and our vegan tzatziki sauce! Comes with seasoned fries!
Krabby Patty 2 Patties topped with epitome sauce, grilled onions, tomatoes, pickles and your choice of cheese on a sesame seed bun. Side of seasoned fries.
Vegan chopped steak marinated in green bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and green peppers. Topped with vegan nacho cheese tomatoes, Mayo and green leaf lettuce on a vegan bun!
Savory vegan burger Patty topped with vegan American cheese slice, seasoned fries drizzled in truffle oil, pickles, green leaf lettuce, tomatoes, ketchup and Mayo on a vegan bun!
Made with our seasoned vegan Italian meat spinach and cheese, wrapped in a crispy flour shell. bursting in flavor. Served with bed of fries and side of mild sauce.
Our Vegan chopped steak marinated green peppers, mushrooms, and grilled onions served on a soft French Roll. Topped with green leaf lettuce, tomatoes, jalapeños, vegan mayo, and your choice of vegan mozzarella or dairy mozzarella cheese. Served with bed of seasoned fries.
Chicago Classic Sweet Steak! Soft Hoagie Bun filled with Vegan Protein cooked in fine chopped onions, topped with sweet green peppers, mild peppers, tomatoes and sweet sauce! With your choice of American Cheese (Vegan or Dairy).
Our new vegan Italian not beef... served on French bread with our thinly sliced vegan protein cooked in sweet peppers, mild giardinera peppers (Not Hot), and your choice of vegan cheese or regular cheese. Served with a bed of seasoned fries.
Made with our meatless protein and topped with green peppers, jalapeños, onions, mushrooms, vegan mayo, and your choice of vegan mozzarella cheese or dairy mozzarella cheese on toasted wheat bread. Served with bed of seasoned fries.
Our vegan fish fillet topped with red leaf lettuce, tomatoes, house made tartar sauce, and your choice of vegan cheese or regular cheese. Served with a bed of fries
Smoked hickory Vegan lunch meat served on French bread, Loaded with tomatoes, onions, giardiniera peppers, cheese (choose vegan or dairy cheese option below), green peppers, onion, deli mustard
Our vegan steak sautéed in grilled onions, green peppers, mushrooms. Topped with, vegan or dairy mozzarella shredded cheese, mayo and jalapeños wrapped in a crispy flour burrito tortilla.
Our vegan pre rolled rolls stuffed with vegan Philly Chik'n meat, green peppers, onions, jalapeños, drizzled in red sweet heat sauce, and your choice of vegan mozzarella cheese or dairy mozzarella cheese. Served with a bed of fries
3 Vegan Chik'n tacos Marinated in Birria sauce on a corn tortilla topped with cilantro, onions, mozzarella and served with a warm side of Birria sauce.
Three beefless yellow corn tortilla tacos topped with our famous veggie ground beef, pico de gallo. With a side of salsa verde. Chik'n Upgrade Option Add Jerk Sauce
Crunchy house made tortilla chips, loaded with our vegan ground beef, cheese sauce, green onions, pico de gallo, and jalapeños. Chik'n Upgrade Option Add Jerk
A fresh green mixed Salad topped with our Vegan Ground Beef, pico de gallo, green onions, mozzarella, house made tortilla strips and a side vinaigrette dressing. Crispy Chik'n Upgrade Option
Small burrito stuffed with our famous veggie protein, cheese (choose vegan or dairy cheese below), tomato, cilantro, vegan sour cream, red leaf lettuce, jalepenos, and salsa verde.
One Delicious Pizza with 4 different flavors wrapped into one! The Pizza lovers pizza consist of 4 quarters all packed with different flavors. London Supreme, Pepperoni, and sausage all divided into 4 equal parts. With your choice of NUMU vegan cheese or dairy cheese.
A fresh green mixed Salad topped with our Vegan Ground Beef, pico de gallo, green onions, mozzarella, house made tortilla strips and a side vinaigrette dressing. Crispy Chik'n Upgrade Option
A bed of our fresh green mix, diced tomatoes, red onion, fresh strawberries, almond, with Feta cheese and a side of our house-made strawberry vinaigrette.
I refuse to give a vegan spot a bad review so here are my 5 stars, but the food and quality is not up to par with a place like Penelope’s, right next door.
CF
Cory Frandsen
6 days ago
5.0
This place is incredible. I've been here a few times and every time the food and service is incredible. I've brought vegans and non vegans alike here and everyone loves the food. If you have the chance please give it a try!
SM
Sam Med
Sep 22, 2026
3.0
Hate to say it cause I’m with the mission, but they short you on food even if you pay extra. Definitely not worth ordering online
MC
Misha Camp
Sep 9, 2026
5.0
A HUGE, and I mean huge menu of vegetarian/vegan stuff. You could go back day after day and have a great time. Quality wise, it's as decent as you'd expect for the reviews, but not super standout. What I would say is price to quantity/quality is wicked good. You can also do things like swap out vegan cheese for normal cheese etc.
This location is in a very popular soul food restaurant space, so if that is very busy then you're also going to have a wait. Our wait was around 45 mins.
MF
Moving Forward
Sep 5, 2026
4.0
Food is great, service and atmosphere is ok and could be better but it's not bad. Not fond of a vegan restaurant sharing the same space as a non vegan restaurant but I understand why due to the downtown location and high leasing prices. We were visiting from ATL and enjoyed the food tremendously. A little hectic though with the 2 restaurants being in such a small suite and very limited parking so I recommend ordering ahead online or calling in ahead if they do call in orders. Also, we're waiting on the owners to bring some franchises down to ATL as well.
Frequently Asked Questions About Can't believe it's not meat
What are the regular operating hours for "Can't believe it's not meat"?
The restaurant operates daily from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with slight variations on weekends.
Does "Can't believe it's not meat" offer delivery and pickup services?
Yes, they provide both in-store pickup and delivery options for customers.
Are there special holiday hours for "Can't believe it's not meat"?
On Christmas Day, the restaurant is closed. On New Year's Eve, it operates from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and on July 4th, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
What types of meals are served at "Can't believe it's not meat"?
The restaurant serves lunch and dinner.
Where is "Can't believe it's not meat" located?
It's located at 226 W Chicage Ave, Chicago, IL 60654, USA.
Does "Can't believe it's not meat" have an online menu or ordering system?
Yes, you can view the menu and place orders online at https://cantbelieveitsnotmeat.com/menu.
What type of cuisine does "Can't believe it's not meat" specialize in?
The restaurant specializes in vegan and vegetarian comfort food dishes, also covering categories like hamburgers, sandwiches, cheesesteaks, pizza, Mexican food, and brunch.
Can you suggest some nearby places to visit before or after dining at "Can't believe it's not meat"?
You might enjoy visiting Soul Vibez - Chicago for soul food and smoothies, Penelope's Vegan Taqueria for more vegetarian options, or Farmhouse Chicago for American cuisine, all close by.
Is there convenient public transportation near "Can't believe it's not meat"?
Yes, the CTA Bus Stop 606 is nearby, making it easy to reach the restaurant via public transit.
Are there any nearby amenities for visitors at "Can't believe it's not meat"?
Nearby you will find the Divvy Station for bike rentals, Metropolis parking, and several cocktail bars like Chalet and Machine Cocktail Bar for after-dinner drinks.
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