Karyn's Raw
2.8
from - Neighborhood: Sheffield/De Paul
- 1901 N. Halsted St.
- Chicago, IL 60614
- 312-255-1590
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
It doesn't get much fresher than Karyn's, a cafe that serves a "raw foodist" menu. Raw foodists are vegans who don't cook their meals in order to keep the nutrients and enzymes intact. (The dietary benefits of raw food may not be documented, but one look at Karyn Calabrese should be all the proof you'll need.) Don't let the strict regime intimidate you. Calabrese, who is also the head chef, manages to be inventive without coming anywhere near a stove. Offerings include a wide variety of salads, a veggie burger, meatless meatloaf, juices and desserts. In addition to the cafe, Karyn's features a gift shop with "products for healthy living," including foot massagers, incense, books and vitamin supplements, and a day spa offering classes (Pilates, yoga) and therapies (massages, colonics). And cultivate inner beauty with a personal nutritional consultation.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Armitage and Halsted.
- Parking:
- Free Lot and Street Parking Difficult. Free Lot: south side of building.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 8 Halsted. Brown Line Train: Armitage stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily.
- Cuisine:
- Vegetarian
- Meals Served:
- Breakfast, Weekend Brunch, Dinner, and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Features:
- On-site Merchandise. Vitamin and dietary supplements, massagers, juice blends, cookbooks, incense. Classses and personal nutritional consultations with Karyn Calabrese, massage therapy, hydrocolonic therapy. Lectures on cooking and nutrition.
- Specialties:
- Karyn's Cashew Supreme, raw pizza, vegan Caesar salad, raw apple pie.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 60
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"Different and Good!"
By jimmyv from East Lakeview, Chicago, March 29, 2009
First of all, I'm not Vegan or Vegetarian. I was a bit hesitant about going here for my girlfriend's birthday, given the other reviews. However, w...
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"Gross"
By MKON from South Loop, August 25, 2008
I wish I would've read these reviews before we went. My mom and I went last week and we sat at our table for about 10 minutes before someone came ...
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"Whoa - stay away"
By Frankie from Old Town, August 6, 2008
In search of a wholesome and healthy dinner, my girlfriend and I decided to try this place out. Rarely do you hear someone complaining about stron...
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