Voted best vegetarian restaurant Chicago in 3 consecutive Years 2006,2007,2008 - read more about us
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 •
Over 90% of all ingredients used at Lake Side Cafe are Certified Organic
All dishes are vegetarian, almost all dishes are available vegan by request.

 

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

Appetizers:

Hummus Plate
Creamy chickpea dip pureed with zesty lemon, roasted red pepper and spices. Served with warm pita bread and fresh veggies.


5.50

Dolmas
Grape vine leaves filled with seasoned rice. Served with a house-made tomato sesame sauce.

 

4.00

Mezza Plate
A combination plate of our house-made hummus and pesto. dolmas, cucumbers and olives. Served with warm pita bread.

 

7.75

Chips and Salsa
House-made salsa served with blue corn tortilla chips.

 

4.50

Italian Swirls
House-made pesto, tomatoes, olives, red onions and lettuce rolled up in a flour tortilla and cut into bite-size pieces.

 

5.00

Creamy Artichoke Dip
Served with warm pita bread

 

5.00



mezza plate

House-Made Soups & Salads

  cup bowl
super bowl

Soup of the Day

3.25 4.50
6.50
Southwest Chili
Chili served with house-made cornbread
3.25 4.50
6.50
Gazpacho (seasonal)
A refreshing chilled soup with tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, carrots, red onions, garlic, lime juice and cilantro.
3.25 4.50
6.50

 

  reg large
Simple House Salad
lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, red onions and sesame seeds.


4.50 7.00

Greek Islands Salad
Lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, green peppers, red onions, olive and feta cheese served with house-made balsamic vinaigrette.


8.00

Organic Garden Salad
Lettuce, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, green peppers, red onions, broccoli and mushrooms.


8.00

Lake Side Salad
Lettuce, apples, currants, toasted walnuts, red onions and marinated beets. Served with house-made balsamic vinaigrette.


8.00

Feel free to add a protein, sauteed "chicken" (contains egg whites) or crispy tempeh, for a fulfilling meal.


2.00
Vegan Dressings
Creamy Goddess, Shitake Sesame, Papaya Poppy Seed,
Raspberry Vinaigrette, House-made Balsamic Vinaigrette.

soup








 

greek salad


Individual Thin Crust Pizzas

   
Just Cheese
House-made marinara topped with melted mozzarella and Italian seasonings.
Substitute soy cheese



7.00

1.00
Organic Garden
Broccoli, mushrooms, green peppers, red onions, mozzarella cheese and
house-made marinara.
Substitute soy cheese



7.75


1.00
Mediterranean
Artichoke hearts, tomatoes, red onions, feta and mozzarella cheese with
house-made pesto sauce.



8.00
BBQ "Chicken"
Vegetarian "chicken" (contains egg whites) smothered in house-made BBQ sauce with sauteed and mozzarella cheese.



8.00


organic garden


 

Toasted Sandwiches w/side salad or blue corn tortilla chips
   

Chicago Polish
Vegan polish "dog" topped with sauerkraut, yellow mustard and our own relish. Served in a toasted wheat bun.



9.00

Chili Cheese Dog
Vegan polish "dog" topped with our own chili, mozzarella, yellow mustard and red onions. Served in a toasted wheat bun.
Sub soy cheese.


9.50


1.00

Italiano
House-made basil pesto, artichoke hearts, cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes and marinara with melted mozzarella cheese.
Sub soy cheese.


8.75


1.00
Portabella "Chicken"
Vegetarian "Chicken" (contains egg whites) sauteed with portabella mushrooms and onions, topped with veganaise, lettuce and tomatoes.

9.25

BBQ Seitan
Slices of seitan smothered in house-made BBQ sauce and topped with our creamy vegan coleslaw.


9.75
chicago polish






Lake Side's TAO


TAO Bowl
Choose 3 of the following sides to be served in a bowl:
rice, vegetable, green, bean or protein of the day.
Choose an accompanying sauce for an additional charge.
Add additional sides from our daily selections, prices below,


7.00


1.25


TAO Wrap
Choose 3 of the fallowing sides to be served in a tortilla wrap:
rice, vegetable, green, bean or protein of the day.
Served with an accompanying sauce.


8.50
tao wrap


Vegan Sides Please ask the server for today's choices.



Rice of the day 2.50
Bean of the day 2.50
Protein of the day 3.75
Green of the day 3.75
Vegetable of the day 3.75


Coleslaw 3.50
Pita bread 1.25
Corn Bread 1.75
Toast 1.25
Sauce of the day, salsa or BBQ 1.25



tao wrap

Lake Side Specialties


Vegan Gyro
Pita stuffed with thinly sliced seitan, lettuce, tomatoes and red onions. Served with our house-made tangy cucumber sauce and side salad.


10.50



Southwest Bowl
Brown rice topped with our three-bean chili, cheese, red onions, tomatoes and house-made cornbread.
Sub soy cheese



9.50


1.00

Seasonal Vegetable Assortment
Lightly seasoned vegetables cooked to order and served with a side of rice.
Feel free to a protein for a complete, balanced meal.



10.50

2.00


tao wrap

All-Vegan House Made Desserts


Our in-house bakery offers fine cakes, pies, cookies, bars and pastries prepared with all vegan, mostly organic ingredients so moist and soft.
You will ask yourself, "Is this really vegan?"








tao wrap


All milks, teas & coffees are Certified Organic,
our coffee & some teas are Fair Trade Certified

read more about our food ingredients

Hot Drinks
 

cup

pot

Rishi Organic Hot Teas
Earl Grey, Jasmine, Yerba Mate, Jade Cloud
(contain caffeine)

Chamomile, Peppermint, Hibiscus, Blueberry Rooibos (caffeine-free)


1.75 3.50
     
Coffee Drinks
Steamed with your choice of milk:
Soy, Rice, Whole or Skim Milk


reg lg
Coffee 1.75 2.00
Americano 1.75 2.25
Decaf 1.75 2.00
Espresso 1.75 2.25
Cappuccino 2.75 3.50
Cafe Latte 2.75 3.50
Cafe Mocha 3.25 3.75
Extra espresso shot   0.75

teas





coffee drinks



Fresh Pressed Organic Juices
reg lg
Sunshine Juice
Carrot, Apple, Ginger
5.00 7.00
Ruby Delight
Beet, Carrot, Celery
5.00 7.00
Green Goodness
Apple, Broccoli, Celery
5.00 7.00
Wheat grass or Spirulina booster
1.25

Fruit Smoothies & Banana Shakes
Choice of soy, rice, whole or skim milk
Banana Cinnamon   6.00
Blueberry Banana   6.00
Strawberry Banana   6.00
Lake Slide
Banana, almonds, chocolate chips & fudge


  7.00

juice blends


 

smoothies

House Specialty Drinks
House-made served hot or cold
  reg lg pot
Ginger Brew
Fresh pressed ginger sweetened with agave syrup. Also great chilled


2.75 3.50 5.25
Lemonade
Lightly sweetened and infused with mint and basil


2.75 3.50 5.25
Hibiscus Cooler
Refreshing herbal tea sweetened and infused with spices and lime. Also great warm.


2.75 3.50 5.25
Apple Cider
Locally made when season permits


2.75 3.50 5.25
Oregon Chai Latte
Steamed with your choice of milk:
soy, rice, whole or skim milk

2.75 3.50 5.25
Hot Chocolate
Made with a touch of cinnamon.
Steamed with your choice of milk:
soy, rice, whole or skim milk



2.25 3.00 5.00

 

 

Organic Refreshments
  reg lg
Iced Tea (fresh brewed) 1.75 2.50
Juices: Apple, Orange, Mango 2.75 3.50
Milk: Soy, Rice, Whole or Skim Milk 2.00 2.75
     
Organic Sodas
Cola, Orange, Root Beer, Ginger Ale (Blue Sky),
Concord Grape (Santa Cruz)


  1.50
China Cola
Caffeine-free and made with Chinese herbs
(not organic)


  2.50
Water
Bottled Water
Sparkling Water

 
1.25
1.75

 

 


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


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 after 3pm 773-262-9503


Best Specials of the Month:

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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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 -