About Alice & Friends

The Reasons Behind our Chicago Location Hours

Last week we received a Google review for our Chicago location hours that intrigued us. The reviewer stated: “Honestly y’all’s hours absolutely suck… closed on a Tuesday and not open for lunch most days is crazy. I would eat here everyday if their hours didn’t suck. So I’m forced to go elsewhere.” _ Eric The […]

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10 Years of Alice & Friends: A Bittersweet Journey

These 10 years of Alice & Friends are bittersweet to me, to us, and to my family. I started this business 10 years ago against the objections of many. My family and even my accountant felt the need to warn me about how restaurants are the first to go during economic downturns. Speaking from experience,

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Chef Ruby’s Chili Oil Available at our Store Now!

A few years ago, we started offering Chef Ruby’s Chili oil at our Chicago location. There were so many different kinds of chili oil out there but none that could satisfy Chef Ruby’s palette. After giving it some thought, she decided to create her own. Unlike mass-produced versions, our chili oil is handmade in small

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Why We Choose Compostable Containers Even When they Cost More

At Alice and Friends, we believe that food should nourish not just people, but the planet too. That’s why, as a vegan restaurant, our values don’t stop at what we serve on the plate; they extend to how we package it. You may have noticed we use eco-friendly, compostable containers for all our takeout and

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Why is the Reopening Date for our Chicago Location Delayed?

Our Alice & Friends Chicago location on Broadway Ave has been closed since January. Similar to many old Chicago structures, the building needed maintenance. While discussing repairs with our landlord, we discovered that there was a minor risk for the floor to collapse. To take care of this promptly, our landlord decided to close for

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