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Elephant + Vine
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Elephant + Vine
8.2
Elephant + Vine is a fast-casual, all plant-based spot in the Lincoln Common development focused on burgers, bowls, and dairy-free shakes. Students and neighborhood regulars use it for quick lunches or casual dinners where vegan comfort food like chik’n sandwiches and loaded bowls come out fast.
Must-Try Dishes:
Eleburger, Zero Clucks Chik’n Sandwich, Thai Crunch Bowl
Scores:
Value: 8.4
Service: 7.7
Consistency: 8.1
Food Quality: 8.5
Atmosphere: 6.4
Cultural Relevance: 8
What makes it special: A modern vegan counter-service spot where burgers, bowls, and shakes make plant-based eating feel casual and approachable.
Who should go: Vegan-curious diners wanting fast, familiar comfort food.
When to visit: Lunch or early dinner to avoid peak student rush.
What to order: Eleburger, Zero Clucks Chik’n Sandwich, Thai Crunch Bowl.
Insider tip: Use mobile ordering during busy hours and consider splitting fries or tots—they’re sized for sharing.
Elephant + Vine
7.9
Elephant + Vine is a fast-casual, 100% plant-based spot in the Lincoln Common development where burgers, chik’n sandwiches, bowls, and shakes are designed to appeal to omnivores as much as vegans. Open since 2022, it’s become a go-to in Lincoln Park for quick, counter-service meals that feel more like modern comfort food than health food.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mammoth Burger, Korean BBQ Chik'n Sandwich, Buffalo Cauli Bowl
Scores:
Value: 7.8
Service: 8.1
Consistency: 8
Food Quality: 8.4
Atmosphere: 6.2
Cultural Relevance: 7.5
What makes it special: A fully plant-based burger-and-bowls counter where fast food–style cravings stay vegan.
Who should go: Vegans and curious omnivores wanting quick, modern comfort food.
When to visit: Lunch or early dinner when lines move fastest and seating turns quickly.
What to order: Mammoth Burger, Korean BBQ chik'n sandwich, Buffalo Cauli Bowl.
Insider tip: Pair a sandwich or bowl with tots or fries and a shake—portioning works best when you treat sides and shakes as part of the core order rather than add-ons.