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Blind Faith Cafe, Evanston, IL

Blind Faith Cafe

4.7
4.7
1424 Reviews
$30 and under
Vegetarian / Vegan
Serving globally inspired menus, Blind Faith is a certified green restaurant transforming the way people enjoy vegetarian cuisine. Just twenty-five minutes from downtown Chicago and only blocks from Northwestern's Evanston campus, our dinning rooms offer a casual warmth perfect for any occasion.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Vegetarian / Vegan, Comfort Food, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 328-6875
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We Can Help You Create the Perfect Menu for any Occasion. Blind Faith catering delivers innovative vegetarian cuisine to homes and businesses. Whether you are planning an intimate dinner party or a wedding for hundreds, we can meet all your catering needs. Our creative staff will tailor a unique event to your individual tastes. We can offer recommendations and help you arrange everything from linen to location. Let us cater your next party or prepare dinner tonight.
  • Private party facilities
    Offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere, Blind Faith Cafe has three venues to make your party an unforgettable event. Whether you are planning a luncheon or dinner, our experienced and creative team will help you design the perfect menu for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    David: (847) 328-6875
  • Neighborhood
    Evanston
  • Cross street
    Chicago
  • Parking details
    Metered parking available on the street (free after 6:00 p.m.). Free two-hour parking available on side streets and in public lot one half block south of Dempster Street on Chicago Avenue.
  • Public transit
    Dempster Street CTA, Davis Street Metra North line.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,424 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Healthy

  • North Suburbs

    Best Value

  • North Suburbs

    Great for brunch

  • North Suburbs

    Healthy

  • North Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

1,424 Reviews
  1. Bibi

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    we were there early so it was quiet; service was great, prompt and very personable. One of us had the Tacos and they were excellent; the other had the hamburger which was okay but not great. Every time I have eaten there the food has been excellent, so it may have been an exception that the hamburger was a bit bland

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  2. RhondaC

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Blind Faith and as usual we had a wonderful dining experience!

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  3. DeniseW

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Blind Faith has great, healthy food. Service was and is always wonderful. Prices are very reasonable.

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  4. Jewel

    Chicago

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you're ever in the Evanston area, or like me and make a special trip, you must check out Blind Faith! They are are the best at making you feel welcomed, the service is A+, right along with the food. It is one of my favorite places to eat. My husband is vegetarian and whenever he has a BBQ jones, we head to Blind Faith for their BBQ Sandwich.

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  5. AndyJ

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have always had a great experience, whether dining with our young daughter, my elderly, old friends, or as a couple. The staff is friendly and helpful. The ambiance is perfect for carrying on conversations. Most importantly, the food is delicious. Looking forward to returning with our daughter when she's home from school.

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  6. carolk

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Comfortable, casual atmosphere with friendly and attentive staff. Wide-ranging menu with choices for everyone from vegan to carnivore. Beautiful desserts seem a little overpriced but most are worth a splurge. Have been eating here for years and have see the place go through changes, always for the better.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is a treat to visit Blind Faith Cafe. The food is always tasty, and the staff is warm and welcoming.

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  8. CindyC

    Chicago

    57 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Miss Ceasar salad. Miss Parmesan cheese Or plant based parm Loved grilled seitan on salad.

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  9. JulieS

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely meal at Blind Faith--everything was delicious.

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  10. SongsofTravel

    Chicago

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you are craving a vegetarian or gluten-free meal, this is the place! Delicious food and a good vibe to go with it.

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  11. CarolynT

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic place to eat, employees make you feel comfortable right away and don't rush you. The selection of food is outstanding and the quality is amazing. Delicious, hot and flavorful.

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  12. NorthfieldVic

    Chicago

    72 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Vegetarian for 16 years - love going to a restaurant where I can eat anything on the menu. Varied offerings, consistently good. Food good, not brilliant.

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  13. theatregal

    Chicago

    61 reviews

    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    always good food and had great service. It was late afternoon so noise level was quite low.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I have dietary restrictions and waiter said, “I’ve seen it all and the chef won’t accommodate a made up meal!” (I didn’t make up the meal I just asked for veggies steamed and sauce on side.) the bowl came and was all rice… very few veggies and even less tofu. It was not edible.

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  15. chicagocooks

    Chicago

    158 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    158 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Conversation-friendly, water glasses continuously filled, not to mention good vegetarian food.

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  16. BonnieT

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Alexandra was personable, professional, and very attentive.

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  17. AmyR

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! Where to start. Great atmosphere with a conversation friendly noise level. And the food-outstanding and inventive. No need to be a vegetarian to enjoy. I had a dish w/black beans with ginger, tofu and veggies-husband had peanut noodles. Service was attentive and knowledgeable. Only quibble was food came out too quickly. We wanted to take our time with the fabulous cocktails and dinner arrived more quickly than ideal. But really- a small inconvenience. We were in town for a concert, but honestly we would make the hour drive again just to eat here.

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  18. casualdiners

    Chicago

    80 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent vegan food with friendly waitstaff. Accommodates families

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  19. FeliciaH

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I will start with the portions -- enormous! And the food was so good. I highly recommend the spinach lasagne and white bean soup. Both were among the best I've ever tasted!!!

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  20. MW9811

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Blind Faith is a consistent winner in our book - delicious food and environment that’s comfortable for celebrations, family meals and a quick bite.

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  21. Annie

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Excellent service paced just right for two long-time friends who wanted to have a leisurely dinner.

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  22. SusanD

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    wonderful food, great service and not too loud. I was looking for a place where we could actually have a conversation over brunch. The food was fresh and delicious and you could tell they took pride in how it was presented. It was busy but we still felt looked after.

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  23. MJEvanston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We reserved a table for 12 to celebrate a birthday. The service and attention to our table were outstanding. Our server helped by putting candles in the vegan carrot cake from the Blind Faith bakery and then cutting and serving the pieces to the guests. The food was delicious and coffee was always available. A superb experience.

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  24. JackV

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as usual- great service and food for our date night

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  25. WorkingMomFoodie

    Houston

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Gruyère onion tart was a great starter and the pesto pasta is a favorite. The coconut curry is also great! The “chicken” sandwich is underwhelming but overall a great dinner. We also like that is is not crazy noise and you can hear each other talk!

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  26. MaryB

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and a great selection! Loved the white tea latte- never tried this before! The omelette I had was wonderful- cooked to perfection. The ambience is tremendous. ! Everyone there was welcoming, patient, thoughtful. The atmosphere is very relaxed- a thoroughly enjoyable experience! Highly recommend.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love our visits - especially when our favorites are on the menu!

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    7 pm Sunday evening was very quite with great service and music

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  29. MarionH

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a terrific, unhurried dinner at Blind Faith for the first time in 2 years or so. Enjoyed having a marvelous female server (so sorry we all have blanked on your name!) who quickly picked up on our 4-friends-long-separated-just-want-to-catch-up-and-eat-great-food. BF did not disappoint. Especially liked the onion gruyere tart, the spinach lasagna, the brussel sprouts, and several other dishes. Not crowded. So glad we had our reunion with you!

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  30. JulieN

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful, flavorful good. Large portions. Great service and atmosphere. Never disappoints!

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  31. MaryF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Made a reservation for my friend’s birthday, and we enjoyed a pleasant meal with good service. The food was delicious, abundant. I was surprised at the cost which was so reasonable. I would be glad to go to the restaurant again.

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  32. LoriP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Adriana, made our lunch especially wonderful. Thank you.

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  33. StacyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Blind Faith cafe was recommended to me and I pass on that recommendation. It’s great to have such a vast selection of vegetarian options. Food was very good, service excellent, drinks expensive. We will be visiting the area often from IN and feel this will always be on our list of places to eat.

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  34. RobinR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been going to BLIND FAITH CAFÉ for 30 years. Each time has always been a good experience, because if it wasn’t, but I keep returning? Yesterday, our food was fresh, colorful, and delicious. The homemade salsa was great. Our sever was very accommodating. I was surprised it wasn’t crowded for 12 o’clock on a Sunday afternoon, maybe it was the Bears game? Anyway, we had a great time, and we will return as soon as we can.

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  35. JannI

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! Haven’t been there in years and the place is better than ever!

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  36. GlutenFreeVeg

    Chicago

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great for Vegetarian and gluten free. Food is outstanding!

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  37. CEEO

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was just ok. The alfredo pasta only tasted like the olives in the dish. Brussels sprouts were soggy and drenched in some watery honey sauce. Not worth the price of food. The quality of food has significantly gone down.

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  38. LoriP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After patronizing Blind Faith for over 40 years, it never fails to please. Delicious food, excellent service, comfortable ambience—what more could one ask for?!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing - Travis helped pick out the best dish and the bloody Mary tasted like it came from their juice bar.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Welcoming environment and great service. Delicious food too.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks

FAQs

Blind Faith Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 328-6875.

Blind Faith Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 1424 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Blind Faith Cafe

525 Dempster, Evanston, IL 60201

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Chicago
  • Neighborhood
    Evanston
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Vegetarian / Vegan, Comfort Food, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered parking available on the street (free after 6:00 p.m.). Free two-hour parking available on side streets and in public lot one half block south of Dempster Street on Chicago Avenue.
  • Public transit
    Dempster Street CTA, Davis Street Metra North line.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (847) 328-6875
  • Catering
    We Can Help You Create the Perfect Menu for any Occasion. Blind Faith catering delivers innovative vegetarian cuisine to homes and businesses. Whether you are planning an intimate dinner party or a wedding for hundreds, we can meet all your catering needs. Our creative staff will tailor a unique event to your individual tastes. We can offer recommendations and help you arrange everything from linen to location. Let us cater your next party or prepare dinner tonight.
  • Private party facilities
    Offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere, Blind Faith Cafe has three venues to make your party an unforgettable event. Whether you are planning a luncheon or dinner, our experienced and creative team will help you design the perfect menu for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    David: (847) 328-6875
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