Tucked on the corner of Dempster Street and Chicago Avenue, Blind Faith Cafe has cemented itself as an Evanston vegetarian staple. The restaurant with an on-site bakery puts a delectable spin on plant-based cuisine, packing a myriad of menu items for every culinary connoisseur.
A local institution with roots dating back to 1979, Blind Faith Cafe delivers both a cozy indoor ambiance and outdoor seating for the warmer months.
Standout dishes include the Mongolian stir-fry, seitan marsala, spicy fried brussel sprouts, Thai peanut noodles and a variety of alternative-protein-packed bowls. Blind Faith Cafe also presents a plethora of caffeinated creations, fulfilling a personal modus operandi that there’s always room for coffee.
The eatery serves lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, while offering an extensive selection of alcoholic beverages for 21+ patrons. For those with a sweet tooth, Blind Faith Cafe’s dessert options range from tiramisu and apple-peach cobbler to peanut butter chocolate cake topped with raspberry sorbet.
With generous portion sizes and enough options to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters, Blind Faith Cafe has rightfully solidified its status as a Best of Evanston mainstay.
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