I'm a carnivore but came here to try the desserts (I can't eat eggs so I am essentially vegan when it comes to dessert). Everything else looked so good I decided to I had to try it. We had Jerry's pizza and the Italian eggplant - both had a delicious tomato sauce that had just the right amount of sw
Karyn's is one of the best vegan options I've found in Chicago. I'm not usually someone who likes fake meat but they have a lot of veggie options that are really delicious. My favorite is probably the polenta and mushroom dish. Definitely a great lunch spot in River North!
Karyn's Cooked provides dependable vegan(ish) comfort food. We're not particularly picky about the purity of the veggie creed, and we're pleased to have this option.
We've visited three times over the course of a few years and have been pleased each time. The food is solid, though no one dish sta
This place was definitely a nice surprise to come across. I have never heard of Karyn's Cooked and just after a quick Google maps search this was the only vegan restaurant in reasonable walking distance from Lincoln Park. I totally fell in love.
The decor was nice. Contemporary and sleek. Clean fro
I am a week-day vegetarian, but could eat here any day. I've been coming here for years & it's always a great meal that never leaves me feeling stuffed or gross. Must be the natural & vegan cooking :) If you're feeling adventurous & have never tried vegan cuisine before, this is a great place to che
Karyn's Cooked is my personal favorite of her restaurants. Sure, the salmon is a bit precious but it's also fantastic. The food may seem a bit over the top in the 'cute' department, but it never lacks for quality and flavor. Other restaurants rely almost solely on quaint imitation. Here it is the fi
The words gourmet and vegan can go together! Karyn's cooked is awesome, it's chic, affordable and this summer I had a celebrity sighting here - Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers ate here while in town for Lollapalooza (Hard to miss him with blue hair!)
Many items are gluten free and even though there
Great Vegan desserts. This place is definitely worth trying. This is not an overtly relaxed environment, it has black napkins and is a little stuffy. The dinners are overpriced and a little underportioned, although they are original dish ideas and have many gluten-free dishes and options. I came he
My husband's folks came in from out of town, so the 4 of us went to Karyn's Cooked. We ordered a variety of items -- like the ribs, sloppy joe and more-- meads & desserts. Customary to us, we each shared a bit so we could all have a taste... and loving it. Mid-way through the meal, we mentioned t
Delicious food in a friendly casual environment. Great location for plant based food options. Feels good to go to a restaurant where one can eat anything from the menu. Crab cakes, pasta primvera and guacamole were delicious. Ginger beer is great. Overall good food choice close to Chicago Magnificen
Karyn's cooked only serves vegan dishes. I like that it is ethically and environmentally friendly, and it's definitely a good attempt at making imitation meat taste good. However, my only complaint is that the food is too salty.
This place is a worthwhile stop in Chicago for delicious vegan (and raw) food. The prices are a little high, but sometimes that is the cost of high quality food and preparation. It's less comfort food than Chicago Diner, but you'll feel better after eating here :)
This is where you want to go if you are new to the Vegan lifestyle, and need an easy introduction. The food tastes amazing and you won't believe it's Vegan. Karyn is a vegan celebrity at this point so if you see her, that's a bonus!
Any vegetarian has to give Karyn's a try. They have a creative menu with meat alternatives galore. I love going for vegan Mac and Cheese soul food! Thanks Karyn for caring about my health and wellness!
chili is great, the Jerry's pizza was super salty and the vegan pizza was less salty but still too much for my low sodium diet, would probably be fine for most though. customer service and ambiance is top notch!
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