Fancy Plants Cafe

VEGAN CHEESEMAKING CLASS this Wednesday at Fancy Plants Cafe!

It’s not just a Cheese Class. You also get to make and eat a Vegan Cheese Plate! AND you get to enjoy a 3-Cheese Lasagna and Broccolini Caesar for Dinner.
… and you get to bring home a recipe book, our Cashew Cheese starter culture, and maybe get to meet some new friends and extend your community.
Because we could all stand to be in some positive community now.

Interested in coming to class this Wednesday?
It starts with at 6:30 with a cheese plate, and a lesson in fermentation.

Space is limited, so sign up soon if you’d like to attend!

You and your friends can make your reservation on the reservation platform when you search for Fancy Plants, or you can simply follow the link in our bio.

See you in class!

GUESS WHO HAS PUMPKIN CREAM CHEESE CHOCOLATE CROISSANTS TODAY!

You. You do.

Come and get ‘em!

Hey, 4 people can't make the 8:00 seating of tonight's dinner, and if you want to come, I'LL HOOK YOU UP, FAM!

Use the code 'SPOOKY' at checkout, it gives you 15% off.
I'm making the food, it should go in someone's mouth. :D

Here is the menu:

Dinner served with chilled Hibiscus Berry Tea!

1) Stir Fried Lotus Root!
with our Housemade Shichimi Togarashi blend
2) Saag Paneer inspired Spinach Dip!
with Crostini
3) Rosewater Poached Plum Salad:
with Pistachio, Chicories, and Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette
4) Jackfruit Tamales!
With Chipotle & Chickpeas, served with Black Mole Sauce, Avocado, and Cashew Crema
5) Aztec Mocha Mousse Cake

The dinner and service and tea is $55 after the discount.
Hope to see you tonight!

Here is the link:
https://www.exploretock.com/fancyplantskitchen/event/511676/cozy-comfort-fall-dinner

PUMPKIN CREAM CHEESE CHOCOLATE CROISSANTS!

MAPLE ALMOND COOKIES w/MAPLE GLAZE!

TOFFEE NUT LATTE!

These are just 3 ways Fancy Plants Cafe loves you today.

WE FIXED THE SMASHED PLANTER BOXES OUTSIDE THE CAFE!
People get a little crazy sometimes, and I’m kind of shocked it hasn’t happened before.

We also sincerely apologize for nearly running out of food after the weekend, we thought it wouldn’t be a record breaking busy weekend (in October?!) but we were wrong.

We are STOCKED today.
There may even be bloody raspberry brain-shaped scones….
… and pumpkin scones.
… and a few hundred croissants.
Yes, we’ll continue to make Chocolate Pumpkin Cream Cheese Croissants on the weekend.

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT, AND FOR HANGING OUT AT A LOCAL INDEPENDENT COFFEE SHOP FULL OF FRIENDLY WEIRDOS!

See you soon ‘yall.

LAST DAY for our novel croissants invented by our customers:
1) Pumpkin Cream Cheese + Chocolate
2) The BBD: Brie, Tempeh Bacon, and Date.

Limited availability, until they run out!

Get some all day breakfast or lunch while you’re at it, the Croissant Breakfast Sandwich and the ABC wrap are 🔥.

Open 8:00 - 4:00!

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CROISSANT CONTEST WINNERS!

SWEET: Chocolate Pumpkin Croissant!

SAVORY: Bacon-Date-Brie with Maple!

and , dm us to claim your prize!

While these 2 get a box of croissants and a gift certificate, EVERYONE IS A WINNER, because we’ll have these croissants available this weekend!

Thank you all so much for the wonderful suggestions!

The weather has truly cooled off in Chicago, and we’re excited to keep our little cafe warm and cozy.

We look forward to sharing Fall, and that other season I won’t speak of yet, with you!

GO GO GO runners!

Fancy Plants Cafe prepared for a busy day today, as we are right off the path on 613 Briar Place, just south of Broadway and Belmont.

We have espresso and coffee, Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches featuring , homemade pastries, cold drinks including Kombucha, and plenty of plant-based breakfast and lunch options, including our Avocado, Tempeh Bacon, and Chickpea Salad wrap, aka, the ABC Wrap.
Pictured here, is our Smoked Carrot Lox Bagel with our Housemade Cashew Cream Cheese.

Come through! We’ll be here for you 8:00 - 4:00 today, whether you are supporting the runners, or need a refuel.

Thank You Chicago, and what an honor to be serving such a wonderful city.

I brought home some of the Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake from Fancy Plants Cafe to have with the Colombian Roast I also drink at home, and HOLY MOLY, is it tasty.

I suggest you warm it up for a minute, so it gets nice and aromatic. (And warm :D)

Available today, and we’ll make for this weekend too!

Some of us like to add avocado to our vegan croissant breakfast sandwiches.


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SUNDAY is our Vegan Cheese Dinner and Cheesemaking Class!

After an eventful summer of beautiful weather, this Fall Weekend seems subdued and rainy.
Why not gather some friends together to make (and eat!) stylish Vegan Cheese plates?
Maybe you’d enjoy drinking wine (BYOB!), and learning the fine art of vegan cheesemaking?
Enjoy some dinner with us, as you’ll get unlimited Broccolini Caesar with our Almond Parmesan, and Smoked Lentil Bolognese THREE CHEESE Vegan Lasagna!

You’ll also get to take home a recipe book, Cashew Mozzarella Balls, and our Cashew Culture, so you can make Vegan Cheeses in your home this Holiday Season!
The Dinner, Class, Book, Cheese Plate is only $65, which is probably why these classes sell out so quickly. :D
Trust me, it works out for us too!
We love teaching this.

If you’re interested, follow the link in our bio, or simply look up Fancy Plants under the reservation platform.

Let’s have fun this wet weekend while still learning and meeting some new friends.

See you in class!

Sincerely,

-Fancy

MORNING PUNK!
Just as some of our staff love to go to each year, we also have a few pirates sailing off to , and I’m excited for , , and of course, the notorious .

I used to go to a vegan coffeeshop in Oakland that was FULL OF PUNKS, the always amazing , which inspired me to open the first vegan coffee shop in Chicago, and the Midwest, Fancy Plants Cafe!

Have fun this weekend ‘yall, and we hope to see some kids with Dr. Martens., plaid bo***ge skirts, and big ass mohawks up in Fancy Plants this weekend for a Vegan Croissant Breakfast Sandwich, some cold brew, or some lunch.

Maybe there will be a circle pit in the cafe, who knows…

COFFEE + ART = FANCY PLANTS CAFE.

It’s cozy today, and wonderful to see all the people in town for too.

Luv ya!
Everyone have a wonderful relaxing Sunday.

ITS THAT TIME AGAIN!

Fancy Plants Cafe is looking for another great worker to join our team.

You should be excited about getting to know our regular customers, as Fancy Plants is on the cusp of Lakeview and Boystown.
You will be making espresso and tea drinks, and you’ll learn to make some simple plant based food as well.
This isnt just a barista job, food is 50% of the work, and you should be passionate about helping us make it.

We have a lot of amazing regulars that make Fancy Plants Cafe a lively neighborhood hub.
You’ll mostly work with us as a team, but you’ll be working some hours alone too.
You would work 7:00 - 1:00 weekday opening shifts, closing shifts from 11:00 - 5:00, and at least one weekend shift.
Beginning pay after tips is usually around $21/hr before tax, and more if you are experienced.
We are currently looking for part time, about 24 - 32 hours a week.
We’re looking for a candidate that isnt just looking for a few shifts for a short while, but would like to stay with us through the winter and into next summer.

Please send us you resume, and let us know why you’d like to work at Fancy Plants Cafe!

We look forward to hearing from some wonderful candidates.

Sincerely,

-FPC

It’s a beautiful day!

Who’s ready for fall?

I feel it coming!

Being in Chicago during Labor Day feels just like being in San Francisco during Burning Man, and they happen at the same time.

You can get a table at all your favorite restaurants. Parking is easy. It feels like the city is yours, and you’re so happy to share it with the other folks who stick around.

Today is so *flipping* beautiful, I’m not surprised Fancy Plants Cafe is staying busy all weekend.
But it’s still easy to grab a seat on our beautiful garden patio, service is quick, and we’re all here for you. :D

Why not spend a moment at the first vegan coffee shop in Chicago, grab a , and invite a friend?
We have lunch and breakfast all day.

We’ll be open as well.
It’s good to be in Chicago!

Luv Ya!

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I crave hydration during a heat wave, but after all that heat, I want to eat!
Be it a Buttery Vegan Croissant Sandwich, a BLT, an Avocado, Bacon, and Chickpea Salad Wrap (our BLT!), eating plant-based gives you all the nourishment you need without feeling sluggish.

Lunch is ready!
Breakfast for Lunch is ready too, we understand. :D

Fancy Plants Cafe is open 8:00 - 4:00 everyday.

THIS WEEKEND we got Vegan Maple Bacon Scones, Chocolate Raspberry and Pistachio Scones, Blueberry pancake drink (maple, blueberry and vanilla?!) can be iced or hot, and some sweet Chocoalte Chip Cookies.

How’s that for your weekend?
We’ll have so many Vegan Croissants, and of course .

See you soon Chicago!

We interrupt this busy week to announce FANCY PLANTS CAFE IS CLOSING AT 3:00 TODAY!

Our quaint little storefront is gonna get a facelift.
Baby needs a remodel.
We will be open again tomorrow at 8:00 am to bring you Vegan Croissants, hot Breakfast Sandwiches, Tasty Pastries and Chicago’s own .

THANK YOU CHICAGO!
We love you. No, seriously…

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FALL VIBES ARE IN THE AIR!
I know it’s only the beginning of August, but I already want to wear a sweater on our patio and sip a velvety warm coffee drink. :D

Soon enough!
I can’t wait.

By popular request, we’re hosting an advanced session of our Vegan Cheesemaking Class!
Learn to make Vegan Cheese Plates, Parmesan and Burrata!

Perhaps you’ve cultured your cashews, made some ricotta and mozarella, and are enjoying playing with different flavors and preparations?

Or perhaps you haven’t done any of this, but you want to want to dive in, learn how good vegan cheeses are made, and eat them all!

Classes are on August 7th, 8th, 14th, and 15th at Fancy Plants Cafe at 6:30pm.

Learn to make (and eat!) a Vegan Cheese Plate, with Cashew Burrata, Wine-Soaked Feta, and Truffle Brie!

You’ll also get to eat this amazing Orzo Pasta, with Blistered Tomato, Lions Mane Mushrooms, Oregano, and Feta for dinner.
Cheese plates and Pasta and Wine with friends sounds like a fun weekday evening, right?

We might even learn something. :D

All this for $65, the reservation link is in our bio.

Selling fast! Hope to see you in class.

Espresso with Lemon in Italy is a Cafe Romano.

This is a twist on the twist; an ESPRESSO LAVENDER LEMON ITALIAN SODA, and it’s so wonderfully refreshing on a hot day!

Come get it with a (vegan) Croissant Breakfast Sandwich before hitting up .

We’re right near , in East Lakeview.

I ❤️ Chicago!

Did you happen to catch Fancy Plants Cafe on WBEZ yesterday?
It was Wine and Cheese Day, and host Sasha-Ann Simons welcomed Kevin Schuder and sommelier Jordyn Sotelo to the studio for a segment on pairing wines with.... Vegan Cheeses.

The full radio interview is in our instagram links.

We’re also excited to announce VEGAN CHEESEMAKING CLASS #2!
People have been wanting to know how to make our Cashew Burrata, and also to have more hands on experience with our Almond Feta, and our Parmesan as well. We’ll also go over the basics of nut fermentation, and I’ll give you a culture sample to take home.
This is a hands on vegan cheese making class which comes with a recipe book, and cheese to take home, and dinner!

We’ll feast on a vegan cheese plate with burrata, wine soaked feta, and truffle brie, as well as Orzo with Tomato, Feta, Oregano, and Lions Mane Mushroom for our entree.

Have fun learning to make our cultured cashew cream, tangy feta, creamy burrata, and decadent vegan cheese plates.

The Dinner x Class events are on August 7th and 8th, 14th, and 15th. There is a link in our bio to book.

Have a fun weekend!

Sincerely,

-FPC

I got to bring some vegan cheeses to WBEZ this morning to feed Sasha on ‘The Reset.’
I got to name drop some Chicago cheese makers (Cheese and Thank You!), promote the 2nd installment of my Vegan Cheesemaking Classes (feta, burrata, and parmesan!), and tease a collaboration dinner I’m doing with The Uncreamery in San Francisco at the end of August.
(Hey Lisa Myaf!)
I get to bring my partner Sara Renae Holloway to see my former life, as well as bring out some supportive private chef clients, likely visit some old friends for dinner (hey Miyoko!), and make some new exciting things happen.

Grab a glass of wine and have a gouda time with these vegan cheeses For all the dairy-free folks out there, here’s some options for your wine-and-cheese night.