Alice and Friends

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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From Garden to Cup: Why do We Offer Organic Teas?

We love fall because it’s that time of the year when teas and seasonal drinks start to shine in restaurant menus. Living in the Midwest, it’s only reasonable to want to head straight to the drinks menu in anticipation of that feeling when we hold a warm cup between our palms. And even though sweet

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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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The Women Behind The Best Vegan Restaurants in Chicago

During Women History Month, at Alice & Friends, we want to celebrate women-owned restaurants and their dedication to Vegans and allies. This is important to us because we’re both a woman-owned and women-led restaurant. Chef Ruby leads the kitchen with world-class recipes and creativity. Alice & Friends’ Chef Ruby is the superwoman of chefs. We

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