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Fancy Plants Cafe

Fancy Plants Cafe Fancy Plants Cafe is a 100% vegan café located in the heart of Chicago. The cafe boasts a variety of menu options ranging from Dark Matter Coffee to delicious pastries, all prepared with thoughtful cooking techniques by Chef Kevin Schuder - who has over 10 years of professional cooking experience under his belt. The restaurant also offers catering services and is perfect for anyone looking for plant-based options that are both delicious and sustainable.
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Have you tried our Soyrizo Breakfast Burrito?It’s become my new favorite burrito, and it’s an amazing breakfast for $14!...
06/03/2026

Have you tried our Soyrizo Breakfast Burrito?
It’s become my new favorite burrito, and it’s an amazing breakfast for $14!

I love it with a Lavender Arnie Palmer or a cold brew. Patio is open, come say hi!

Even though a new window is a costly thing, the silver lining is that is does look beautiful. Come see a work of art! Ta...
05/30/2026

Even though a new window is a costly thing, the silver lining is that is does look beautiful.
Come see a work of art! Take a picture with it.

We got lunch, breakfast all day, coffee and croissants. Thank You Chicago for your support!

Have you tried out Tempeh Bacon & Heirloom Tomato BLT?Made with our own Smoky Tempeh Bacon, Tomato, Crisp Romaine, and G...
05/30/2026

Have you tried out Tempeh Bacon & Heirloom Tomato BLT?
Made with our own Smoky Tempeh Bacon, Tomato, Crisp Romaine, and Garlic Aioli on Montelimar Sourdough, this is a sandwich for a goddess.

We have a lot of specials this weekend; our Pistachio Milk Cardamom Latte, our Lavender Arnie Palmer, and even some gooey tasty (vegan and gluten free) Fluffer-Nutter Brownies, made with Marshmallow and Peanut Butter.

Come hang on our Garden Patio, and see you this weekend!

Is it SUMMER?It’s sure starting to feel like it. Come get a Chilled Pistachio Milk Cardamom Latte and a Chocolate Croiss...
05/29/2026

Is it SUMMER?

It’s sure starting to feel like it. Come get a Chilled Pistachio Milk Cardamom Latte and a Chocolate Croissant, and pretend you’re in Paris.

Hello Patio!  Why if it isn’t our friends, Tempeh Bacon & Heirloom Tomato BLT and Lavender Arnie Palmer.
05/27/2026

Hello Patio!
Why if it isn’t our friends, Tempeh Bacon & Heirloom Tomato BLT and Lavender Arnie Palmer.

YES, FANCY PLANTS CAFE IS OPEN TODAY FOR MEMORIAL DAY! We’re stocked up and have so many specials.Come support us after ...
05/25/2026

YES, FANCY PLANTS CAFE IS OPEN TODAY FOR MEMORIAL DAY!

We’re stocked up and have so many specials.
Come support us after our window breaking, cause we’re just a cute little business.

LOVE YOU GUYS!

-Fancy

ANOTHER BROKEN WINDOW?This time it’s a big one. Using my powers of deduction, it was a drunk hooligan, and the weapon wa...
05/24/2026

ANOTHER BROKEN WINDOW?

This time it’s a big one. Using my powers of deduction, it was a drunk hooligan, and the weapon was our iron patio chair.
Someone who never ate their vegetables, and does not like their plants, fancy.

That said, our Patio is dry, our vegan croissants are flaky, our is freshly roasted, tonight’s 5-course dinner is sold out, we’re open tomorrow for and the Sun is out too. 🌞

Love you Guys, and Thank You for keeping us busy!

Sincerely,

-Fancy & The Plants

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05/23/2026

FANCY PLANTS AT GREEN CITY FARMERS MARKET just picking up some lovely pea sprouts from farms for tonight’s 5-course Vegan Italian Patio Dinner!
There’s also asparagus and rhubarb from , and some cute little morels from .

Plus, I harvested ramps and wild onions in Wisconsin!

There will be vegan cheeses and , and Paula made Strawberry Crème Brûlée with Rhubarb.

Dinner is all sold out today and tomorrow, except for a few seats at 8:00 tonight!

If you’d like to make reservations, find Fancy Plants on the Tock reservation platform, or click the link in our bio.

See you tonight on the patio!

-fancyplantsforever

THE BLT IS BACK!!!Heirloom Tomatoes, Tempeh Bacon, Crisp Romaine, Garlic Aioli, and Sourdough, THIS is one tasty summer ...
05/21/2026

THE BLT IS BACK!!!
Heirloom Tomatoes, Tempeh Bacon, Crisp Romaine, Garlic Aioli, and Sourdough, THIS is one tasty summer sandwich.

Inspired by our friend Dan who loves Cardamom Coffee, we now make fresh Pistachio Milk for our Cardamom Latte which has a touch of Orange Blossom and Real Maple Syrup.

We’re also rocking a Lavender Arnie Palmer (bisexual Arnie Palmer?!), and a Raspberry Madeleine Latte too!

Our Patio is fully planted for summer, with Dahlias, Nasturtiums, Herbs, Peppers, and Lavender.

Fancy Plants will be OPEN Memorial Day for you, with all the goodies and summer vibes.

See you this (long) weekend!

-Fancy

FANCY PLANTS PATIO IS LOOKING CUTE and we’re using it for this weekends Fresh & Foraged Spring Italian Dinner!We’ll have...
05/19/2026

FANCY PLANTS PATIO IS LOOKING CUTE and we’re using it for this weekends Fresh & Foraged Spring Italian Dinner!
We’ll have seatings on Saturday and Sunday, serving Vegan Housemade Cheeses with foraged flavors like ramps and wild onions, some homemade vegan sausage, and a Strawberry Creme Brulee.
A gluten free option is available!

Here’s the menu for this evening:

1) Italian Cheese Plate: Nebbiolo-Wine Soaked Cheese, Porcini Mushroom Truffle Brie, & Spreadable Pumpkin Seed Ramp Cheese.
Served with Publican Bread
2) Chilled Pea & Mint Soup: New Potatoes and Wood Ear Mushroom
3) Italian Chop Salad: Broccoli, Gigante Beans, Fennel Confit, Celery, Beets, Pickled Red Chilis, Sourdough Croutons
4) Campanelle Pasta: Foraged Ramp Pesto, Seitan Sausage, Cashew Feta, Seared Asparagus, Blistered Cherry Tomatoes, Almond Parmesan
5) Strawberry Creme Brulee: Strawberry Rhubarb Brunoise

If you’d like to come to this fun dinner, search for Fancy Plants on the Tock Reservation app, or simply click the link in our bio.

See you this week at the Cafe, and this Weekend for the dinner!

Sincerely,

-Fancy

Fancy Plants now has Wild Ramp and Ricotta Quiche! Ramps are a rare and wonderful treat, and you deserve Vegan Quiche fo...
05/18/2026

Fancy Plants now has Wild Ramp and Ricotta Quiche! Ramps are a rare and wonderful treat, and you deserve Vegan Quiche for your morning or lunch.

Our patio is 🔥 right now too, as we literally just planted 6 Carolina Reapers.

Come say hi, and show some love to your local independent vegan cafe.

Which one do you prefer?I love banana in my smoothies, and now we can enjoy it in our coffees and teas. :D  Come try bot...
05/15/2026

Which one do you prefer?

I love banana in my smoothies, and now we can enjoy it in our coffees and teas. :D

Come try both at Fancy Plants this weekend, and harass me while I fill our planter boxes with herbs and flowers from .

Dear Mama, you deserve a Fancy Plants Mother’s Day Cookie Box. Let us give you one of each cookie: Blueberry Lavender, O...
05/09/2026

Dear Mama, you deserve a Fancy Plants Mother’s Day Cookie Box.
Let us give you one of each cookie: Blueberry Lavender, Oatmeal Raisin Heart, Classic Chocolate Chip, & Cherry Thumbprint.
Our Gluten Free option is 2 Oatmeal ❤️, 2 🍒 Thumbprint.

We also have Mother’s Mimosa Sunrise (aka MoMS) which is a refresher with Fresh OJ, Tangerine Syrup, and Sparkle Water.

Be a Mother Lover, and get that Mom in your life the Cookies and Bubbles she deserves.

💜

05/04/2026

Hey! It’s pretty nice out. You should come hang out on our patio. :D

05/02/2026

DENIAL NEVER TASTED SO GOOD!

We’re pairing Lavender Blueberry Ice Cream with Lake Street Espresso for a fruity floral sweet pick me up, Cup ‘o’ Denial.

CAUSE IT’S SPRING…. RIGHT?!

This Blueberry Lavender Afrogato is $8, and if we all light a candle for spring, perhaps we’ll find the fire of the Eternal Summer of the Soul.

We also have Blueberry Lavender Brownies, Croissants, Banana Bread, Coffee Cake, and tons of tasty vegan breakfast options.

Come say hello, and meet a friend at Fancy Plants.

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05/01/2026

It was an honor for Fancy Plants to cook for annual party at

Thank you for making some amazing blueberry lavender ice cream for the event.
When an organization calls themselves Good Food, you better make sure it tastes good. :D

Thank You guys!

CLOSED FOR 1 DAY!We’ll be back open tomorrow. Thank you for understanding!
04/29/2026

CLOSED FOR 1 DAY!

We’ll be back open tomorrow.
Thank you for understanding!

Fancy Plants Cafe is preparing for our busy patio season, and we’re looking for another great worker to join our team!We...
04/23/2026

Fancy Plants Cafe is preparing for our busy patio season, and we’re looking for another great worker to join our team!

We are hiring for a part time position, someone who is comfortable working mornings, and can give us at least 1 day of weekend availability.
You should be excited about getting to know our regular customers, as Fancy Plants is on the cusp of Lakeview and Boystown.
You will be making espresso and tea drinks, and you’ll learn to make some simple plant based food as well.
Bonus if you are passionate about cooking; There is always cafe prep, and I love catering weddings, pop-up dinners, and other plant-based culinary events.

We have a lot of lively, kind, and creative regulars, and they make Fancy Plants Cafe a lively neighborhood hub.
This isn’t a ‘keep your head down and disassociate’ kind of job, you should be able to communicate with others, and enjoy meeting people who come in.
We have the nicest damn customers, which make it easy. You’ll mostly work with us as a team, but you’ll be working some hours alone too.
You would work 7:00 - 1:00 weekday opening shifts, closing shifts from 10:00 - 5:00, and at least one weekend shift.
Beginning pay after tips is usually around $22/hr before tax, and more if you are experienced..

Please send us your resume to [email protected] and let us know why you’d like to work at Fancy Plants Cafe!

We look forward to hearing from some wonderful candidates.

Sincerely,

-FPC

04/19/2026

Tonight’s dinner is SOLD OUT!

Who’s willing to go to a Fancy Plants dinner on a Monday? A 420 dinner on 4/20?

For your motivation, you can use the code ‘420’ at checkout, and you get 15% off your dinner experience!

We hope to see you tomorrow, here’s the menu!

Bamba’s Cotton Mouth Quencher:Special 3-Flowers Punch

Munchies: Broccoli Pesto Arancini, Cashew Burrata w/Zoodles, Blini with Kelp Caviar

Hippy Girl Salad: Fresh Greens, Red Cabbage, Blue Spirulina Rice, Green Goddess, Marinated Veggies, Avocado, Sprouts & Seeds

Tea-Smoked Tamale Blunts: Jackfruit & Chipotle filling, with Mole Rosa, & Cashew Foam

Paula’s Blueberry Yum Yum: A Candy Cap, Marshmallow, Blueberry Lavender Brownie with Blueberry Lavender Ice Cream.

If you’d like to come to this dinner, find Fancy Plants in the Tock reservation app, or simply click the link in our bio!

04/19/2026

Tonight’s dinner is SOLD OUT!

Who’s willing to go to a Fancy Plants dinner on a Monday? A 420 dinner on 4/20?

For your motivation, you can use the code ‘420’ at checkout, and you get 15% off your dinner experience!

We hope to see you tomorrow, here’s the menu!

Bamba’s Cotton Mouth Quencher:Special 3-Flowers Punch

Munchies: Broccoli Pesto Arancini, Cashew Burrata w/Zoodles, Blini with Kelp Caviar

Hippy Girl Salad: Fresh Greens, Red Cabbage, Blue Spirulina Rice, Green Goddess, Marinated Veggies, Avocado, Sprouts & Seeds

Tea-Smoked Tamale Blunts: Jackfruit & Chipotle filling, with Mole Rosa, & Cashew Foam

Paula’s Blueberry Yum Yum: A Candy Cap, Marshmallow, Blueberry Lavender Brownie with Vaca’s Blueberry Lavender Ice Cream.

If you’d like to come to this dinner, find Fancy Plants in the Tock reservation app, or simply click the link in our bio!

04/18/2026

OH S**T, ITS THAT BLUEBERRY YUM YUM!Paula made a Candy Cap, Marshmallow, Blueberry Lavender Brownie and paired it with Blueberry Lavender Ice Cream. would be proud.

4 spots opened up tonight for the 8:00 seating of our fun 420 themed dinner!

No, this dinner will not get you high... but it’s vegan, so you’re probably already gonna show up high, you hippy. :D

This dinner can be gluten free by request as well, and we’re also doing it Sunday, AND Monday (4/20!) because we know you want it.

Here’s the Menu!

Bamba’s Cotton Mouth Quencher:Special 3-Flowers Punch

Munchies: Broccoli Pesto Arancini, Cashew Burrata w/Zoodles, Blini with Kelp Caviar

Hippy Girl Salad: Fresh Greens, Red Cabbage, Blue Spirulina Rice, Green Goddess, Marinated Veggies, Avocado, Sprouts & Seeds

Tea-Smoked Tamale Blunts: Jackfruit & Chipotle filling, with Mole Rosa, & Cashew Foam

Paula’s Blueberry Yum Yum: A Candy Cap, Marshmallow, Blueberry Lavender Brownie with Vaca’s Blueberry Lavender Ice Cream.

If you’d like to come, look for Fancy Plants in the Tock reservation app, or simply click the link in our bio.

See you tonight!

Jim and Harriet, Sheridan Ave in Chicago, taken and shared with their permission.Have a good weekend y’all.
04/18/2026

Jim and Harriet, Sheridan Ave in Chicago, taken and shared with their permission.

Have a good weekend y’all.

BEHOLD THE TAMALE BLUNT!4 spots opened up tonight for the 8:00 seating of our fun 420 themed dinner!No, this dinner will...
04/18/2026

BEHOLD THE TAMALE BLUNT!
4 spots opened up tonight for the 8:00 seating of our fun 420 themed dinner!

No, this dinner will not get you high... but it’s vegan. Which is almost illegal now. :D
This dinner can also be gluten free by request as well, and we’re also doing it Sunday, AND Monday (4/20!) because we know you want it.

Here’s the Menu!

Bamba’s Cotton Mouth Quencher:Special 3-Flowers Punch

Munchies: Broccoli Pesto Arancini, Cashew Burrata w/Zoodles, Blini with Kelp Caviar

Hippy Girl Salad: Fresh Greens, Red Cabbage, Blue Spirulina Rice, Green Goddess, Marinated Veggies, Avocado, Sprouts & Seeds

Tea-Smoked Tamale Blunts: Jackfruit & Chipotle filling, with Mole Rosa, & Cashew Foam

Paula’s Blueberry Yum Yum: A Candy Cap, Marshmallow, Blueberry Lavender Brownie with Vaca’s Blueberry Lavender Ice Cream.

If you’d like to come, look for Fancy Plants in the Tock reservation app, or simply click the link in our bio.

See you tonight!

BEHOLD THE TAMALE BLUNT!Served with Mole Rosa and Whipped Cashew Sour Cream, this is our entree for this weekends Fancy ...
04/17/2026

BEHOLD THE TAMALE BLUNT!
Served with Mole Rosa and Whipped Cashew Sour Cream, this is our entree for this weekends Fancy Plants 420 Dinner!
Saturday is almost SOLD OUT,
Sunday and Monday filling up quick.

*You don’t need to be a ‘stoner’ to come to this dinner, and there is no w**d in the food*

The Menu is fun and we’re happy to also feature Blueberry Lavender Ice Cream!

1) Bamba’s Cotton Mouth Quencher:Special 3-Flowers Punch

2) Munchies: Broccoli Pesto Arancini, Cashew Burrata w/Zoodles, Blini with Kelp Caviar

3) Hippy Girl Salad: Fresh Greens, Red Cabbage, Blue Spirulina Rice, Green Goddess, Marinated Veggies, Avocado, Sprouts & Seeds

4)Tea-Smoked Tamale Blunts: Jackfruit & Chipotle filling, with Mole Rosa, & Cashew Foam

5) Paula’s Blueberry Yum Yum: A Candy Cap, Marshmallow, Blueberry Lavender Brownie with Vaca’s Blueberry Lavender Ice Cream.

If you’d like to come, search for Fancy Plants on the Tock reservation app, or click the link in our bio!

See you this weekend!

HAPPY 420!!!Fancy Plants Cafe is featuring Cherry CINNI-BLUNTS all this weekend... and 4/20!How much are they?  Why they...
04/16/2026

HAPPY 420!!!
Fancy Plants Cafe is featuring Cherry CINNI-BLUNTS all this weekend... and 4/20!

How much are they? Why they cost $4.20.

Can we see YOU smoking the blunt too?
Come take a selfie and say HIGH to us at your favorite indie vegan coffee joint.

It goes great with Sarina’s Raspberry Madeleine Latte special.
We LUV you guys, see you soon!

-Fancy & The Plants

Address

613 W Briar Place
Chicago, IL
60657

Located in the heart of Chicago, Fancy Plants Cafe can be accessed easily both by public transport and driving. If you prefer using public transport, the nearest train station is just a short walk away. Simply take the train to W Briar Place and then follow the signs. Alternatively, several bus routes also pass close by so check with your local transportation provider for specific details.

If you prefer to drive, there are several parking options available in the area ranging from paid street parking to nearby parking lots. Be sure to plan ahead and take into account any potential traffic or road closures that may affect your route.

Overall, getting to Fancy Plants Cafe isn't difficult regardless of your preferred mode of transportation. With plenty of options available, visitors can enjoy delicious vegan cuisine without worrying about how they'll get there!

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+17738571588

Website

https://www.grubhub.com/restaurant/fancy-plants-cafe-613-w-briar-pl-chicago/5011544

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What people say

Vegetarian and vegan restaurants have become increasingly popular in recent years, as more people are looking for healthier and more sustainable food options. Fancy Plants Cafe, located on W Briar Place in Chicago, is a shining example of a 100% vegan cafe that offers wonderful pastries and thoughtful cooking.

Owned and operated by Chef Kevin Schuder, Fancy Plants Cafe has quickly become a favorite among vegans and non-vegans alike. Chef Schuder's background in fine-dining restaurants is evident in the quality of the food he serves at his cafe. The menu features a variety of delicious dishes, including sandwiches, salads, and bowls.

One standout item on the menu is the "Chickpea Salad Sandwich," which is made with house-made chickpea salad, avocado, tomato, cucumber, sprouts, and dijonaise on toasted sourdough bread. Another must-try dish is the "Buddha Bowl," which features quinoa, roasted sweet potato, kale, avocado, pickled red onion, and tahini dressing.

In addition to the food menu, Fancy Plants Cafe also serves Dark Matter Coffee - a local favorite among coffee lovers. And let's not forget about the pastries! From cinnamon rolls to chocolate croissants to blueberry muffins - there's something for everyone.

Overall, Fancy Plants Cafe is a gem in Chicago's vegetarian/vegan restaurant scene. With its delicious food offerings and cozy atmosphere (complete with plants galore), it's no wonder why this cafe has become so popular among locals and visitors alike.

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