Chef's Special Cocktail Bar
Chinese-American, Vegan Dishes
Vegan options
Limited vegan options ★ 4.5 (779) · $$ · Restaurant · Chinese, American · Hours
Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating wifi Wifi
Popular tips: "Mention vegan dietary needs to staff for customized vegan-friendly options"
Must-try: stew, dry fried green beans, spring rolls
Praised for: friendly service, cozy atmosphere, attentive service
Chef's Special Cocktail Bar serves craft cocktails alongside Americanized Chinese cuisine in a lively, bar-centric environment. Signature vegan dishes include hand-rolled noodles, dry-fried green beans, and sweet-and-sour tofu, while knowledgeable staff flexibly veganize many dishes despite a lack of menu labeling. The venue is moderately priced, wheelchair accessible, with outdoor seating and a reputation for attentive bartenders and large portions.
schedule
Hours
Sunday 5-10 PM
Monday 5-11 PM
Tuesday 5-11 PM
Wednesday 5-11 PM
Thursday 5-11 PM
Friday 5-11 PM
Saturday 5-11 PM
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2165 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Vegan Friendliness
iLimited vegan options
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- VEGAN OPTIONS Many · 5–10 dishes
- MENU Poorly marked
- STAFF Knowledgeable
- PROTEIN tofu, mushrooms, beans + 1 more
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