Can't Believe It's Not Meat – American
This vibrant eatery reimagines the soulful indulgence of classic American comfort food through a clever, plant-based lens, where the sizzle of the griddle and the aroma of golden-brown waffles fill the air. Diners dive into hearty, flavor-packed plates ranging from crispy, syrup-drenched "chik’n" and waffles to savory, gooey Philly cheesesteaks that defy expectations with every satisfying bite. It is a welcoming space where the boundaries of vegan dining are pushed, offering a nostalgic and decadent experience that proves you don't need meat to satisfy a deep craving for soul food.
226, West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60654 +13126249986 https://cantbelieveitsnotmeat.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Can't Believe It's Not Meat
Dairy-Free at Can't Believe It's Not Meat
Can't Believe It's Not Meat in Chicago has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Big Mama’s Vegan Brunch Biscuit, Seasoned Fries and Side of Hashbrowns. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Can't Believe It's Not Meat
Can't Believe It's Not Meat in Chicago has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Side of Hashbrowns. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Can't Believe It's Not Meat
Can't Believe It's Not Meat in Chicago has 9 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Big Mama’s Vegan Brunch Biscuit, Chik’n & Waffles and Supreme Omelette. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Can't Believe It's Not Meat
Can't Believe It's Not Meat in Chicago has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Seasoned Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Can't Believe It's Not Meat
Can't Believe It's Not Meat in Chicago has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasoned Fries and Anti-Bad Vibes Smoothie. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Can't Believe It's Not Meat
Can't Believe It's Not Meat in Chicago has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Big Mama’s Vegan Brunch Biscuit, Seasoned Fries and Side of Hashbrowns. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Can't Believe It's Not Meat
Can't Believe It's Not Meat in Chicago has 9 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Big Mama’s Vegan Brunch Biscuit, Chik’n & Waffles and Supreme Omelette. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Can't Believe It's Not Meat
Can't Believe It's Not Meat in Chicago has 5 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Big Mama’s Vegan Brunch Biscuit, Chik’n & Waffles and Side of Hashbrowns. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Can't Believe It's Not Meat
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Surf and Turf Burger | 62.9 g | 63.2 g |
| Breakfast Burrito | 102 g | 62.5 g |
| Who Betta Burger | 19.8 g | 49.5 g |
| The Big Mik Burger | 70.1 g | 41.4 g |
| Lil Italy Lasagna | 20.8 g | 28.2 g |
| Supreme Omelette | 40.5 g | 20.8 g |
| Classic French Toast | 61.9 g | 19.8 g |
| London Supreme Pizza | 27.2 g | 16.2 g |
| Waffle Breakfast Sandwich | 129.8 g | 16.1 g |
| Cookie Monster Shake | 58.7 g | 13.4 g |
| House Made Lemonade | 59.9 g | 8.7 g |
| Chik’n & Waffles | 86.8 g | 3.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Brunch
- Chik’n & Waffles - $16.95: Fluffy cinnamon waffle topped with crispy Chik’n Breast Filet, powdered sugar, and fresh berries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Waffle Breakfast Sandwich - $16.95: Sausage, crispy bacon, fluffy egg, and melted cheese between golden waffles. Served with homemade potatoes Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Big Mama’s Vegan Brunch Biscuit - $13.95: Two savory sausage patties, fluffy vegan eggs, and crispy vegan bacon on a fluffy vegan biscuit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Supreme Omelette - $17.95: Vegan egg omelet with green peppers, onions, spinach, tomatoes, vegan sausage, mushrooms, vegan bacon, and cheese. Served with hash browns Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Burrito - $15.95: Sausage, bacon, vegan egg, cheese, homemade breakfast potatoes, green peppers, onions, and salsa verde in a flour tortilla Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Classic French Toast - $13.95: Stacked classic French toast with choice of Anti Bad Vibes (berries) or Cookie Monster (Oreos and chocolate) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
Famous Entrees
- Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls - $14.95: Vegan rolls stuffed with vegan Philly meat, green peppers, onions, jalapeños, drizzled in red sweet heat sauce. Served with fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hold Up! Wait a Min! Philly Cheesesteak - $15.95: Vegan steak topped with lettuce, tomato, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, jalapeños, vegan mayo, and cheese. Served with fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bang'n Buffalo Shrimp - $15.95: 6 crispy fried vegan shrimp tossed in buffalo sauce, served over fries with vegan ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lil Italy Lasagna - $17.95: Vegan Italian sausage, spinach, vegan cream cheese, and mozzarella. Served with garlic bread Available at: dinner, lunch
Signature Burgers
- The Big Mik Burger - $15.95: Two vegan patties, special sauce, pickles, lettuce, sesame seed bun, and cheese. Served with fries Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Who Betta Burger - $14.95: 1/4 grilled patty with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, grilled onions, epitome sauce, and cheese. Served with fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Surf and Turf Burger - $20.95: Vegan burger patty, sweet chili sauce, vegan American cheese, jalapeños, vegan bacon, and vegan shrimp Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Baker's Cheese Pizza - $15.95: 12 inch oven baked pizza with house sauce and choice of vegan or dairy cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- London Supreme Pizza - $23.95: Italian vegan sausage, mushrooms, onions, giardiniera peppers, and choice of cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- House Made Lemonade - $4.99: Fresh fruit puree, lemon and lime juice, beet sugar. Flavors: strawberry, mango peach, wildberry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Juice-Cleanse
- Anti-Bad Vibes Smoothie - $7.75: Very berry antioxidant smoothie with strawberries and mixed berries Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Cookie Monster Shake - $7.95: Vegan non-dairy ice cream, Oreos, and non-dairy whip cream
Sides
- Seasoned Fries - $4.99: House seasoned crispy fries Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Hashbrowns - $5.95: Homemade potatoes sautéed in green peppers and onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Can't Believe It's Not Meat
- Is Can't Believe It's Not Meat dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Can't Believe It's Not Meat has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Big Mama’s Vegan Brunch Biscuit, Seasoned Fries and Side of Hashbrowns.
- What can I eat at Can't Believe It's Not Meat on a dairy-free diet?
- Big Mama’s Vegan Brunch Biscuit, Seasoned Fries and Side of Hashbrowns carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Can't Believe It's Not Meat have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Big Mama’s Vegan Brunch Biscuit and Seasoned Fries.
- Is Can't Believe It's Not Meat gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Can't Believe It's Not Meat?
- Surf and Turf Burger, at roughly 63.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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