Can’t Believe it’s Not Meat

The food here is excellent if you need a vegan option. I have visited all 3 of their locations and I was not disappointed with neither.

Don't come expecting healthy whole food options. Real vegans come for fast junk food cravings, messy burgers, phillies, eggrolls etc. I try to get something different every time I go, and my meat-eating friends always say the burger tastes like real beef! I was craving a juicy, messy burger and my goddaughter was asking for McDonald's -so we ended up here, lol. I had to try the Who Betta burger! I'm not sure if they use impossible patties, which I don't eat because of soy content and GMOs - but I tried it anyway! It was definitely giving "real" burger vibes, especially after someone told me theirs tasted like a black bean burger -which this does NOT! It satisfied my craving, with all the fresh toppings. But $20 for a burger & fries was a bit steep for the quality.The fries were honestly mediocre, they seemed like seasoned frozen french fries, which was disappointing but my 3y/o goddaughter devoured them though... Handcut or better quality fries please!

It's nice to know there are meatless options south of the city. Though a bit on the slower side for my preference (I waited 20+ minutes for my order on a recent Monday night), the meal was worth the wait. First time eating vegan shrimp, which wasn't half bad! Fries were crispy, though I wish more fries came with the order given the price paid. Polite staff. Definitely will be back.

My coworkers occasionally do a group lunch from time to time. One of them suggested we do a vegan/vegetarian option and try out Can't Believe It's Not Meat. My coworker swears by the philly cheesesteaks here and I for one enjoy a good philly and opted to order their "Hold up! Wait a min!" philly cheesesteak. Per the website, its made with: "Meatless protein topped with red lettuce, tomatoes, jalapeños, onions, mushrooms, vegan mayo, and your choice of vegan mozzarella cheese or dairy mozzarella cheese. Served with bed of seasoned fries."I was so glad I got this because it was worth ordering. It was delicious and tasted just like a philly cheese steak with great flavor and good breading. You couldn't even tell the difference and that's what makes it so good! Hence the name of the restaurant with food having you saying, "I can't believe it's not meat!"The fries were decent but like other reviewers had mentioned there is a lack of additional sides other than fried stuff. For liquids, I tried out their "Cookie Monster" shake. That was okay too but it sorta had a weird gassy aftertaste.Overall it's a great place and will keep it on my takeout rotation.

Disappointed. We came all the way from Houston, TX to try this place. The website and Yelp page said they were open, but the restaurant door was locked. The restaurant door sign said that the "Saturday hours are seasonal".

Not a vegan but came here with a veganCons: the restaurant is small and there's no place to sit down and eat. There's a few small tables outside but obviously that's not for most of the year. Parking also isn't the best in that whole street. Pros: it is amazing!!! If we had places like this everywhere it would be easy to be vegan. The chicken from the I can't believe it's not canes taste pretty similar to real chicken and the Philly melt taste exactly like a real one and real steak! The food cost a little more than the average fast food. Vegan food usually cost more which sucks because eating healthier costs more, but this place is deff worth it for vegans/ vegetarians and even people that don't eat plant base foods.

First time spending an afternoon down in Hyde Park, but it definitely won't be the last!Can't Believe it's Not Meat is a unique, innovative spin on vegan food, moving away from more Thai-oriented dishes, instead opting for familiar American style dishes in a vegan package. The Philly Cheese Steak Egg Rolls were such a cool idea, taking a familiar favorite and turning it into something completely different. The flavors were absolutely spot on, with melty, vegan cheese improving upon the Philly cheez-whiz topping. Definitely on the maybe-too-greasy side, but it is a Philly Cheese Steak after all. The Patty Melt was also delicious, a really great play on a pressed sandwich, with tons of flavor and impressive texture. The french fries, double-fried I'm pretty sure, were some of the very best I've had in the city (not to mention their homemade dipping sauce). A little less greasy, and perhaps a dollar or two cheaper per item, and this would almost certainly reach five stars for me. I know it's become a South Side staple, but I would love an outpost up here in Irving Park - this sort of thing simply doesn't exist up here. Really well done, we'll definitely be back!

3 years later and the love is the same! Sincerely, your #1 customer!!I've ordered from the Hyde park location at least 100 times over the last 3 years. From the "Who Betta Burger" being the BEST vegan burger in Chicago, to the Lasagna giving you a sense of nostalgia, there's truly no place like it. And the best part is that it's Black Owned!! I've encouraged so many of my University of Chicago family to try them out, meat eaters included, and now most people prefer their burgers over meat burgers. A few more items I'd love to highlight is the Pizza Poof, Philly Eggrolls, Chick'in nuggets, Chicago St Hot Dog, Meatball Sub, Cookie Monster Shake, and the Ms Patty Melt. I am hands down your #1 customer :)

Food is always the mission , the service is on par for the orders filing in and being taking , the ambiance fills the gaps & the smiles after seeing those first bites makes me feel as good as thr food taste. I had a pleasure of meeting Chef Fab, she was delightful and accommodating.. The drinks were amazing, I love the Chicago Ave. Spot!

Definitely get the Philly cheesesteak. Pretty good for a vegan option. They give you the option of using vegan or regular cheese, which I appreciated.