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FARE — honest cafe in Loop. Friendly without hovering. "Their avocado toast is, hands down, the best I've ever had" — Kate Smith
Greg G.
318 reviews
“I recently had the pleasure of dining at FARE Chicago, and it was truly a fantastic experience”
I’m a big fan of Food by Fare and visit regularly especially for their custom vegan bowls.
I ordered and egg sandwich and a smoothie. That was $20. The smoothie was fine, nothing remarkable.
I’ve been here a handful times and it’s usually ok.
71 S Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60606
“A win for the corporate girlies.”
A win for the corporate girlies. It’s one of those spots where you can grab something nourishing without it feeling heavy or boring. I went for a customized bowl to get the nutrients that I need for a busy day ahead. The vibe inside is calm with wooden tones.
Karen (華蓮)
Sep 2025
“Nice place for breakfast, For much the corn side salad is the best.”
David Marcelo Seminario Calle
Aug 2025
“Had the turkey meatball bowl - meatballs were great, love the pasta salad and pesto dressing.”
Had the turkey meatball bowl - meatballs were great, love the pasta salad and pesto dressing! Nancy and the team were super nice as well :)
Isaac
Jun 2025
“Modern warm ambience.”
Modern warm ambience! Healthy nourishing food!! Small selection but worth it! Easy to park in front of the place temporarily parking metered.
Monica K
May 2025
“Wish we had this in DC.”
Wish we had this in DC! Hit me up if you want an investor! :-) On business travel and it's always hard to find healthy, convenient food choices. Came here because of the reviews and I have to say, that was one of the best veg bowls I've had, period. I topped it off with the turkey meatballs which were awesome! I also did the tahini and green goddess dressing which was delish! One recommendation, I would have ordered the salmon but it looked dry and like it had been sitting there getting too much air. I would cover it preferably with a clear glass lid. The turkey meatballs were covered and sitting in some broth which kept them fresher. I was there right at closing, which accounts for the lonely salmon. I will be back this week and then some. The roasted beets & carrots were also off the hook BTW.
Gio Van Remortel
Jan 2024
“I am obsessed with Fare.”
I am obsessed with Fare. Absolute favorite lunch spot ever!! I love how they prioritize minimally processed, locally sourced foods. Everything on the menu is so so yummy and the staff are all so friendly. Could not recommend Fare more and would eat here everyday if I could. Fare is the best!!!
Sarafina Schimek
Nov 2023
“So happy with my lunch.”
So happy with my lunch. Healthy food CAN taste great! The aesthetic inside is phenomenal too. I’ll be back for sure!
Thomas Williams
Jan 2023
“Unbelievably good food - so fresh, beautiful and full of flavour.”
Unbelievably good food - so fresh, beautiful and full of flavour. Their avocado toast is, hands down, the best I've ever had. I had a veggie pattie on the side and it was delicious. Another day, I got a salad - it was delicious and hearty. The best part: the ETHOS of this place! They go out of their way to run a sustainable business (sourcing local + sustainable food where possible) - and their takeout boxes are fully compostable, even the plastic-looking lid (we asked!). I am thrilled to support such a fantastic little eatery - I especially like their branch at the TimeOut Market as it's a cool space and there's lots of seating - plus they serve your food on a plate if eating in :)
Kate Smith
Jan 2020
“The food is tasty 😋 I was surprised.”
The food is tasty 😋 I was surprised. Everything is good. Just tables wasn't clean
Liudmyla Lozinska
Oct 2024
“Came to this restaurant to pick up our food takeout orders.”
Came to this restaurant to pick up our food takeout orders. I love the vibe and atmosphere in here. The food tasted good and it worths a try.
ARI K PRODUCTION (Arian Khoroushi)
Mar 2024
“I’ve been here a handful times and it’s usually ok.”
I’ve been here a handful times and it’s usually ok. But today I received a completely undercooked (small) piece of salmon which I paid close to $20. This is unacceptable and I will not be back
Erika Fuller
Jan 2024
“I recently visited Fare restaurant and unfortunately had a disappointing experience due to the service.”
I recently visited Fare restaurant and unfortunately had a disappointing experience due to the service. • Employee Attitude: The employee I encountered seemed to have a significant attitude issue. When I greeted her with a simple “hi,” she pretended not to hear me. • Ignored Requests: After waiting for a few minutes without acknowledgment, I asked her about my order, but she didn’t respond. • Lack of Assistance: When I requested help from someone else, she simply walked away and went into the back, leaving me without assistance. Overall, the lack of professionalism and courtesy was disappointing. I hope the management addresses this issue, as it detracted from what could have been an enjoyable meal.
Beautiful World
Feb 2026
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