Dominique Henderson (DCcanCook)
Went to Pick Me Up Cafe the other night and got the Vegan Pizzadilla and Veggie Chili. I was surprised at how much vegan cheese they put on it. The vegan cheese doesn’t have much flavor but it blends very well with the sandwich. That veggie chili was very flavorful and has the right amount of spice. I never thought to put bay leaf in my chili but after trying this, I will definitely add it to my next batch.
Theresa Hoban
This is a brightly decorated vegetarian restaurant with a huge selection of yummy brunch choices. We had a table of 4 adults and 3 kids and there was something for everyone. The vegan options were plentiful and portions huge. Multiple different omelets, pancakes, delicious veggie scrambles. The service was good and all the food was delicious. It’s casual and the price was reasonable. We will go back again. They don’t take reservations so for larger groups call and check your timing.
Dionna
The food is absolutely divine. The vegan pancakes tasted no differently than the regular pancakes. There are so many variations of the pancakes and French toast as well, with the option to "vegan" the dish. Potatoes were perfectly seasoned, and the portions were suitable for 2 meals.
david mock
Super cool Cafe! Great good fast service and large portions I got the clown combo and I'm stuffed
Really neat look on the inside too.
Got recommended by Chicago food subreddit and it was a great choice.
Eduardo Guardia
PMU Cafe has such a cool and welcoming atmosphere. Our host and server were great and the drinks/food came to our table pretty quickly. I had the Paloma cocktail and for dinner we shared the Fries with bacon and feta special and the chorizo tostadas entree. The food had a lot of flavor and felt very authentic. I'd definitely be back!
Ahmet Onispir
Nothing is is fancy but everything is delicious. It is located between Sheridan Park and Andersonville which is pretty area. If you are vegan they vegan options too.
Keeley Shoup
A bright fun cafe! Welcoming attentive staff. Amazing selection of food with lots of vegan and vegetarian options! Fantastic lattes. The decor is so colorful and quirky. This place has a lot of personality. I'd definitely come back for brunch or lunch!
Ervin Eliud
Went on a Friday night, was busy but not packed. When you walk in, you wait to be seated and greeted to a table with menus and water. There are so many good options! I really enjoyed the ambiance, felt as if I were in a cartoon. The staff works really well together. Keep up the good work!
Apostle Marvin Nurse, Jr
The food was great, and so was the ambiance as well as the service...
Kyle Watkins
My wife and I have loved Pick Me Up cafe since before they moved to their new location years ago. The food is always excellent, and they have loads of vegetarian and vegan options that make going there regularly a treat.
Zaquiy
The atmosphere is lovely and the waiters are great, I’ve loved this place for a while, their Vegan Tofu scramble has always been a favorite comfort food until on two separate occasions bits of chicken were served with my potatoes; which was very upsetting. This unfortunately made it difficult for me to trust, especially after not eating chicken for 13+ years prior. So if you are someone that is in fact vegan be aware of dishes that contain potatoes because I’ve experienced the accident of chicken being mixed in the Vegan Tofu Scramble.
Stephanie
It was my first time here with my friend (she’s gluten free), so to see that they offer a gluten free menu made her super happy. I was surprised with the variety of options they had on the menu. They even have vegan/vegetarian options too. The service was honestly so good. The person who took our order was very sweet and she kept checking up on us too. Definitely I will be back here for brunch again!
I ordered a vegan benedict that had tofu in it and veggies and it was so delicious!! Did not disappoint at all. I really love how the atmosphere is too.
Anna Defendiefer
So glad we stumbled upon this place right before road tripping back to Ohio. The interior vibe is super cool — dim with neon lights, funky decor and art on the tables, felt super chill. Huge menu that’s also vegan friendly which is a big plus. Prices very reasonable. We were blown away by the portion sizes and taste, way better than what we were expecting. Was enough to last us both two meals. The service was also so great! This is definitely on the top of our last when we come back, just an awesome place.
Jamie Marshall
Absolutely delicious! I've been plant based for 3 years now and I've missed being able to order breakfast... enter the Pick me up cafe! I got the Sante fe scramble with pancakes... they don't even taste vegan. I'm blown away! Do yourself a favor, check out this diner. It's going to become your new favorite!
Alexis Hill
This is a gem! The food smelled divine, the food coming to the tables looked so mesmerizing, and then the first bite!!! DELICIOUS 😋. I'm glad I was taken here and will be returning again @pickmeupcafe.
Sarah Sterling
Holy smokes are the berry pancakes some bomb-a$$ breakfast food!!! I will probably get these every time I am in the area cuz hot damn, they made me very happy!!!! Our server was superb and wore a most excellent mushroom shirt. Thanks for the vibes!
Jon J. Sherman (JSherm)
I was prepared for brunch but I wasn't prepared for an enormous meal. First, the decor had a retro vibe and our table had star wars stickers everywhere. It was epic and it felt like I was living my childhood all over again.
Drinks: Apple Cider Mimosas
They were good but the dry champagne completely overpowered the cider
Food: Pecan Pancakes (full stack 5 pancakes) with eggs and bacon, Banana Nut French Toast with Vegan Santa Fe Scramble
Both were absolutely delicious and plentiful. I didn't expect the pancakes to be so big. I had to wave the flag on this one. I could not finish the whole meal. I'll have to conquer this task another day. Check them out and let me know your experience.
MJ Hendrix
I love pick me up cafe . I've been coming to the restaurants in Chicago since I was in high-school or grammar school when they had a location in boys town. This location is nice too. I love the garlicious chicken breast pesto sandwich and mashed potatoes, the Buffalo chicken strips are good too!
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