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CHICAGO's 1st VEGETARIAN RELAX CAFE - The Lake Side Cafe serves high quality, vegetarian-organic cuisine and freshly made juices in a quiet relaxed atmosphere.

VEGETARIAN & VEGAN ORGANIC DELIGHTS
DINE IN - CARRY OUT

• Menu •

 

an 18% gratuity will be added to parties of six or more
no seperate checks for parties of six or more


Organic Hot Drinks: vegan by request
 

reg

lg

Americano 1.75 2.50
Cappuccino 2.50 3.25
Café Latte 2.75 3.50
Café Mocha 3.25 4.00
Lakeside Hot Cocoa 2.50 3.00
     
Extra Espresso shot 0.75  
     
     
HOUSE SPECIALTIES: reg lg
Sweet Chai 2.50 4.75
Ginger Brew 2.50 4.75
Holiday Cider w cinnamon & nutmeg 2.25 4.25
Choice of Tea
Chamomile, Hibiscus, Yerba Mate, Wuyi Oolong, Jasmine Pearls, Earl Grey, Peppermint, Sencha Green

1.50 2.75

Choice of soy, rice or dairy milk

coffee drinks

house drinks

teas

All milks, teas & coffees are Certified Organic, coffee is Fair Trade Certified
read more about our food ingredients
Organic Refreshments : vegan by request
     
Variety of bottled ice teas   2.50
Variety of bottled juices   2.50
Local Apple Cider 1.50 reg 2.00 lg
Bottled Water   1.50
China Cola   2.50
Blue Sky Organic Soda   1.50
Cola, Orange, Root Beer, Ginger Ale    
Lemonade w mint & basil 2.00 reg 2.50 lg
Diary Milk, Soy Milk, Rice Milk 2.00 reg 2.50 lg

Fresh Pressed Organic Juice Blends: vegan
reg lg
Sunshine Juice
Carrot, Apple, Ginger
5.00 7.00
Ruby Delight
Beet, Carrot, Celery
5.00 7.00
Green Goodness
Apple, Broccoli, Spirulina or Wheat Grass
5.00 7.00
Ask for more fruits and veggies
Wheat grass or Spirulina booster

1.00
 

Fruit Smoothies: vegan by request
   
Banana Cinnamon   5.00
Blueberry Banana   5.00
Strawberry Banana   5.00
     

Choice of ORGANIC soy, rice or whole milk




refreshments

 

 

juice blends

 

smoothies

All milks and fruits are Certified Organic, vegan by request
read more about our food ingredients

Toasted Sandwiches:
w/side salad
     

Chicago Polish vegan
Vegan polish dog w/ sauerkraut, relish and mustard

 

 

8.50

Italiano (can be prepared vegan)
pesto, cucumber, tomato, lettuce, artichoke hearts and mozzarella (diary or vegan)

 

 

8.50
Portabella Chicken
Vegetarian "Chicken", portabellas, lettuce, tomato, and onion, and Veganaise
8.50
   

chicago polish

italiano

portabella chicken


Salads w/house dressing:

  small large

Simple House vegan
lettuce, carrot, peppers, tomato, onion and sesame seeds

 

4.00 6.00

Greek Islands
feta, red onion, olives, peppers, tomato, cucumber,
olive oil and balsamic vinegar


7.00

Seasonal Salad of the Day
New every week

 

8.00
Dressings:
shitake sesame, v. , oil and vinegar v., house, creamy goddess v., papaya popyseed v., raw dressing: varies according to seasonal offers

house salad

greek salad

 




Thin Crust Pizzas:

     

Simply Cheese
Red sauce, Mozzarella, and Italian seasonings

 

7.00

Organic Garden vegan by request
broccoli, mushroom, green pepper, red onion mozzarella (diary or vegan) w/ red sauce

 

7.00

Mediterranean
red onion, artichoke hearts, feta and a touch of mozzarella, w/ pesto sauce

 

8.00
Choice of wheet-free spelt crust (medium thick) add 2.00


cheese pizza

organic garden

mediterranean

 

Lake Side Plates:
     
Mezza Plate vegan
hummus, olives, dolmas, cucumbers, pesto and toasted pita
7.00
   
mezza plate
Most of our ingredients are Certified Organic
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Soups: w/bread & organic soy margarine
  cup bowl super bowl
Southwestern Chili served in winter 2.50 3.50 5.50
Gazpacho served in summer 2.50 3.50 5.50
Soup Du Jour 2.50 3.50 5.50

 

soup

Sides of the day
     

Rice of the day, vegan
Beans of the day,
vegan
Tofu or tempeh of the day,
vegan
Green of the day
Veggies of the day,
vegan

Sauce of the day
vegan
Teryaki Sauce

  2.50
2.50
2.50
2.50
2.50

1.00
1.00

 


TAO-Bowl


3 sides combined in our famous Tao Bowl 6.00

TAO-Wrap

3 sides combined in a spinach tortilla wrap
served with sauce

7.50

beans

rice

tempeh

tao wrap

 

Lake Side Ovens - Desserts:
all of our Lake Side Ovens pastries are home made and vegan

Cakes
vegan
Pastries
vegan
Cookies
vegan
Pies and more
vegan

chocolate cake
Most of our ingredients are Certified Organic
read more about our food ingredients

 

Entrees
Seasonal Vegetable Plate
vegan

10.50
seasonal vegetable plate
Add organic tofu served in summer 2.50
Vegan "Gyro" Sandwich vegan 9.50
gyros
 


Special Entrees:
In addition to our regular entrees we serve 2 Special Entrees every day.
Please look at our specialties board at the Lake Side Cafe or call us at 773-262-9503


Best Specials of the Month:

Additional to the daily varying Specials, we feature two monthly Specials the first Week of every month (The Lake Side Week counts Tuesday through Sunday)
These Specials will be announced by e-mail a day before they are served.
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Curious about our past Specials? click here



Most of our ingredients are Certified Organic
read more about our food ingredients


 

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Lake Side Cafe - 1418 W. Howard St at Sheridan Rd, Rogers Park - Chicago, IL 60626 - ph:773-262-9503 - amona@lake-side-cafe.com