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I. Loved. This. Place. The venue, the customer service, and the creative plates (and desserts). This is a "mom & pop," "hole-in-the-wall" type place. I loved the homey vibes and the owner was in the back preparing the plates. Lots of little trinkets for purchase as well as a "To-GO" refrigerator section. I didn't expect to find a raw-vegan restaurant along the outskirts of Chicago, glad I gave this place a try. I will be back!!!!

Karim and Irina, the owners, are two of the most fabulous, loving, kind, and warm people you will ever have the chance to meet. They take so much pride in their beautiful cafe, but also embody this idea of health and wellness, and it simply radiates from the two of them.I would love to compliment their food in the highest regard! Each and every item I have ever ordered has always been prepared with love, and has left me feeling so energized and full of life by the time I am finished. So much care and attention to detail goes into every dish, every juice, every smoothie, and even the water they serve. Enhancing its properties with pieces of Quartz and Shungite. They truly care for their guests well being, and create such a harmonious and loving energetic space for all to be welcomed into!They have a little section of goods in the store too, available for shopping. They sell everything from stones to health foods, to body products, all vegan and environmentally friendly.The Hemp Burger is delicious, and their Burrito is my absolute favorite. I enjoyed the Blue Mountain juice the last time I was there. The blue green algae and fresh peppermint left my palate with a wonderful zing! Irina is a fabulous baker and has so many little sweets and treats to choose from aswell. Their raw vegan "cheesecake" is so fantastic, as are the individual CBD chocolates they sell.I love this place, and hope everyone who reads this review will stop in there. You will be so happy that you did! 🙂

I've been a vegetarian for 10 years, and am working towards being vegan, so I am always looking for new places in the city and the burbs, and had been eyeing Purple Sprout for months. I'm so glad I finally made it in!! The food was refreshing, and a much needed change from the typical "vegan junk food" restaurants you would find in the city (not hating on those places, but sometimes I prefer to walk out of a restaurant without a food baby). I loved that they even purify their water with different elements, such as crystals, to detoxify, and boost positivity. Seriously some awesome vibes in this place! They even have a grab and go section along with an entire wall filled with homemade soaps, knickknacks and what not.Service was phenomenal and anyone who complains about the portion sizes in their review should probably rethink how much they are consuming in one meal. I was plenty full after my meal, and it was the first time I had eaten all day. Pricing is on point for the food, especially since its fresh and organic ($48 for two meals and two drinks - no different than if you were to go to a regular restaurant to stuff your face with processed food and a glass of wine). I had the braised seitan that comes with the house mash and a salad, and I also ordered their Fountain of Youth juice (kale, apple, parsley, celery, ginger and lemon). My friend(non-veg) had the same meal, and a smoothie, and he loved his as well. Highly recommend even if you're not a veg! I will be back 🙂

Recently vegan (3 weeks) n wanted to try out some vegan places. This was our second vegan place and being vegan is starting to look scary. Order quite a bit so we can try a bit of everything but the only thing that was half decent was the waffle. It had kinda liked this mealiness texture n liked the flavor of the drizzle on top. SushiNot freshly made. Was in their "grab n go" fridge. Instead of rice they rolled it with chopped almonds n veggies. Popped one in my mouth n all I tasted was ginger. Kept chewing n found something super tough. Pulled it out n it was the nori (seaweed). Refrigerated nori?? I should have known better. Hemp burger with beet ketchupDef not a "burger" you are use to. So if your recently vegan, don't get the burger. Way too different from a reg burger you may have been used to. Braised seitan plateWas ok but loved the pure that it came with!!One thing I've noticed so far is that vegan food is really quite expensive for having no meat in it. And I also found that making vegan meals at home is much more tastier than what we've encountered so far.

Went here with my best friend for my early birthday brunch and loved the food!Oil free option!!!! We had the amazing gf waffle and the burrito with the bean sausage. All vegan, gluten free and OIL FREE!! Delicious healthy food that is worth it. Will definitely be back again and can't wait till there are oil free dessert options also available:) You will not be disappointed if your looking for healthy food that is completely Vegan!! Can't wait to try the heavenly waffle and enchiladas plate.

Great little place if you are trying to be vegan like I am....dont be in a hurry as everything is carefully made to order....super high quality food very well worth the prices....This is the future of food....they might be ahead of their time.....come support them and the plant based food movement..peace.

This is my favorite restaurant ever and I've only been here twice. I've tried the Blue Mountain juice, lettuce wraps, hemp burger, burrito, enchiladas, strawberry cheesecake, and wheatgrass shots. Everything is AMAZING. Best vegan food. Best food in general. Everything tastes fresh, healthy, complex yet simple and delicious. Customer service is amazing and gives advice and answers questions. This place is a sanctuary for those who are vegan, those care about the earth and their health. So many options! Friendly, warm environment! There are even some groceries you can buy, lots of business cards, signs w info about local vegan/plantbased/ mindfulness/ wellbeing groups. It's a little pricey compared to the standard restaurant, but you're getting high-quality, local, fresh, nutritionally dense food! Definitely worth it!

I enjoyed my visit at the Purple sprout cafe it was on my book marks and am very interested in healthy clean eating . I came on a Sunday morning and was greeted by this beautiful child unlocking the door. I entered a very clean interesting cafe . I spoke to the brain child behind this clean interesting place, Irina . She is very passionate and knowledgeable about nutrition. The restaurant was playing nice relaxing music as I dined on a garbanzo vegetable crpe . Irina was kind enough to write a detailed description of what the crpe was made of but I misplaced the paper . So I believe it was made with two types of lentil flour and had a sesame creme. Inside was celery carrots avocado. It was an interesting vegan choice. As I continued to eat this I started to really enjoy it. It had something that was fermented and really tantalized my tastebuds. She was very gracious and not only did I receive a chickory coffee for checking in she gave me a beautiful hand made dark chocolate that was sugar free. It was very rich and satisfying. I was going to save it and give it to my dear friend who is very healthy so she offered one more for myself. I never care for artificial sweetener and they used agave nectar which made it taste like a wonderful decadent chocolate. Nothing artificial about this .If you guys want something tasty and HEALTHY check this place out. Irina is very passionate & interesting about her foods, without being to invasive or overbearing. I enjoyed my visit and chatting with her.It's a cool little place to visit and look forward to coming back. I felt very energetic after eating here and am possibly thinking of being a temporary vegan or pescatarian . I was a vegan once for 6 months . I think the recipes and flavors have really evolved in the last three years. So I'm pretty sure I'll be back here sooner then later. Check it out!!

OMG. I love it. Purple Sprout is my dream restaurant. Go here and lose your mind (in a good way). WE NEED MORE PEOPLE/PLACES DOING THIS. Irina is a goddess! *chickpea scramble *veggie stir-fry w/ lentil chorizo TRY THEM^

I got a wheat grass shot and green juice to start. The veggie burger and sweet potato fries were amazing. The owner Irina was very nice. I was able to get work done with the wifi.

Wow what a blessing to find this gem in the neighborhood. I came in today for the first time and was welcomed, they even allowed my son to play with some toy trucks while I shopped. I love there smoothies, they are so delicious. I had a burrito too and it was enormous and so incredibly good. It was a joy to eat and to know it was good for me. Kudos to the chef. I will be back tomorrow morning, yup it was that good plus I signed up for a 5 day meal plan. I did pick up some fresh cream cheese and homemade bread that I'm sure my kids will love especially the strawberry flavor. I also got fresh almond milk and some frozen meals! Oh and the coconut balls are awesome! I will def buy more of those!! So happy! Thank you Irina.

I love that they Opened a healthy place to eat in Wheeling. Came here with few family members. Ordered green smoothie which was pure water,banana,spinach , dates and kiwi. Was really good I especially loved the little chunks of dates that were in it. I also ordered tofu kabobs with brown rice. It was very good and also surprisingly very filling and lots of flavor! Overall this place was really good. Just bit pricey but then again everything here is good for you.

Heavenly GF Crepe is amazing!!! Delicious crepe filled with banana, topped with strawberries, pears, ice cream and chocolate syrup. Vegan and zero calories... well ok not the calories part!! The menu has a perfect balance between sweet and savory. The chickory coffee was delish. It was crowded when i came so there was a bit of a wait, but well worth it and ill be back again!!

Traveling for work and picked Purple Sprout, as it was close the business park I was visiting. Food was really good - it was a bit chaotic to figure out ordering (some things on menu weren't being made, etc..), but I appreciated the care and love that the owners clearly had for the food they are putting out. I was a raw foodist for many years, even founded a raw food company - So I think it was extra special to me, as it brought back a lot of memories from my days in Northern California. I'd definitely come back if I'm in the area again!

My new favorite restaurant! The menu is varied and the dishes are creative. We tried the sprouted lentil chorizo enchiladas and the veggie burger, and both were delicious. The enchiladas came with very nicely flavored fluffy rice, a cabbage slaw, and the best tasting refried black beans I've had in ages. The beans were my favorite part of the dish. The veggie burger had a fantastic whole grain bun and microgreens, with a slightly sweet beet spread. I normally hate beets with a fiery passion, but it really worked for this dish. The chef clearly understands how to properly balance a vegan meal, and I think even health conscious meat eaters will really enjoy the plant based dishes. There are 2 downsides to Purple Sprout that kept me from giving 5 stars. One is that they are way understaffed, and when we came in only one person was working. She had to do everything herself, including cashier duties and cooking. Everything is handmade from scratch, so the wait for food is super long. Give yourself plenty of time to eat here. The other issue is price, sort of. This place is not cheap but if you consider the fact that everything is organic and that each dish contains many different ingredients, I actually think the price is fair. Just be aware that it's a little expensive.

First time here. The owners were very nice and very accommodating to our requests. Told them it was our first visit and the woman went on to explain product and foods in great detail, which I very much appreciated due to the fact that I am new to this way of eating. I ordered the hemp burger & my husband ordered the avocado salad and the sweet potato sliders. All was spot on and flavorful. We also split a mango smoothie, we didn't care for much, maybe because it was warm, better maybe if it were ice cold. The cost was kind of expensive, but it was worth it because the food was good & it's very difficult to find places that specialize in this type of food. I will definitely return.

Great food, real food. Presentation of the Chick pea crepe was great.Next time I fly into Chicago executive I will definitely stop in!

So so so good!!! I got the hemp burger and loved it! I would recommend this to everyone and I promise you won't be disappointed 🙂 also it's such a cute place with great service and raw desserts.

Very good experience. Small cafe and the owners are really nice. They have a variety of options, all vegan. Tried the hemp burger and their sweet potato fries and a deep green smoothie. Hemp burger was good (highly recommend trying it with the sunflower cheese) as well as the sweet potato fries. The green smoothie tasted as it sounds; green, which was hard to get down, but #health. But the chocolate smoothie, I as well as my friends enjoyed.It was on the more expensive side, but they are a recently opened cafe and they are serving alot of fresh and hard to come by ingredients. They also serve raw desserts.

They were very nice! The atmosphere strange! It could be like a relaxing and fun place! But it just is a counter to order! Bright lights and uncomfortable seats! Slow service!The food was ok! Very small portions and the juice shots were very expensive! But i did not expect them to taste good! But i feel sure they are good for you!Everything seems to be the same, and we tried a lot of different things!We were so glad to have a vegan restaurant in Wheeling! But i am hoping they up their game!We may give it another shot someday! But they are no heartland cafe!Sorry! I do not want to be so harsh!If they invite us back and the food is better, we would love to give them a great review!I really hope they do well!

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