Name: Handlebar
Telephone: +1 773-384-9546
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.68

very happy with this #veganblt :) yum!! the triple layer made it low key impossible to eat without falling apart, but i appreciated the toothpicks that attempted to hold it together. the #bacon was tasty and smokey, and the bread was toasted perfectly! the fries were also delicious as always, handlebar has the #fries that i like! would recommend this dish #veganchicago #veganinillinois #clubsandwich #blt

blt

aubrey :)731 reviews

these were delicious #birria #tacos but man did they fall apart! i needed so many napkins to eat these because the shells just kept cracking 😭 all the flavors were delicious.. not too spicy, not too bland, perfectly cooked mushroom filling.. but they were so hard to eat. SO hard to eat. i’m glad i tried these but i probably wouldn’t order them again because it was such a struggle to actually eat them 🥲 #veganinillinois #veganchicago #veganbirriatacos

birria tacos

aubrey :)731 reviews

this kind of reminded me of a hot pocket with real quality! it was more of a #crunchy, flaky #veganpastry with #seitan #sausage and all the #pizza goodies inside! for $8, it was a little much price wise for the single pizza puff, but it was really good and i’m not gonna complain so much. i’m glad i tried it! #veganinillinois #veganchicago

pizza puff

aubrey :)731 reviews

i am a fan of #friedpickles ,, as a #picklelover in general, fried #pickles are just another way to get my pickles in… #sweetdreamsaremadeofgrease the presentation was beautiful, the ranch was tasty, and the #pickle #breading was well seasoned. i liked the spears. i haven’t had many spear fried pickles but i enjoy the shape! this is a good #veganappetizer ; however, i wish there were more … 🥲

fried pickles

aubrey :)731 reviews

i have a confession… i am actually allergic to #nuts 😭😭😭 not severely, of course! or else i would not be braving my food allergies for the #delicious and #refreshing handlebar rotating #vegancheesecake …. it is so worth it. this #cheesecake was creamy and texturally indiscernible from dairy cheesecake. it has a house-made swirled cheesecake base with #fresh blueberries mixed throughout the batter. there’s a #glutenfree #walnut crust and it is topped with a #blueberry drizzle! now, i am a #blueberrylover , and i could NOT get enough of this cheesecake! the walnut crust isn’t my thing because i’m not a huge fan of nut crusts, but the #toogorgeoustoeat swirled filling and fresh #berries made up for it! just look at those colors! the fresh blueberries were such a nice treat and provided a fun little burst of #fruitylicious flavor when eating. the blueberry drizzle was undeniably my favorite part!! it was clearly made of actual blueberries and i could taste it ! they also gave me enough drizzle to actually cover the cheesecake instead of skimping on me 😍 long story short, GO TRY THE HANDLEBAR CHEESECAKES IF YOU ARE ABLE TO 🤍 #sweettooth #vegansweets #sweettreats #veganinillinois #chicago #chicagovegan #vegansummer #vegan4life

blueberry cheesecake

aubrey :)731 reviews

guys… if this wasn’t a #special i would be ordering it all the time! this #breakfastburrito consisted of #blackenedtofu, #vegancheese, #veganranch, bell peppers, pico, and #frenchfries (omg!!!) all wrapped up in a flour tortilla… yum! it came with #blackbeans and #avocado #salsa on the side! now, while i am not a #avocadolover, this #avocadosalsa was delicious! i even used my fries (from the other dish ordered) to clean the container… unfortunately, the black beans were not as tasty. i did not think they were #seasoned very well and i found they lacked any other flavor besides bean taste. beans are delicious, but i just felt these were a little watery and underseasoned for my taste. the #veganburrito itself was a 10/10! the #fries were an unexpected and tasty addition to the burrito, and the #burrito itself is pretty hefty! i enjoyed that the bell peppers were fully cooked… sometimes other restaurants do NOT sauté their peppers enough and it really irks me 😭 handlebar has it mastered! the blackened #tofu provided a nice textural contrast to our lovely french fries and it brought that breakfast vibe together along with the pico… and who am i to complain about #ranch ? honestly, i think this is about to make it onto my list of favorite dishes! i wasn’t a huge fan of the sides but the burrito itself is a must-try if they don’t take it off the menu 😭😭😭 (please, keep it permanently..!)

cali-style breakfast burrito special

aubrey :)731 reviews

this consisted of a #delicious house made #veggieburger patty, spicy #vegancheddar and #veganmozzarella, red onion, #tomato , bread n butter #pickles, and vegan basil aioli on marbled rye! the marbled rye was phenomenal. as the #1 marbled rye fan, i was so so happy this sandwich was in marbled rye (and it was #grilled to perfection!!). the #housemade patties here are so tasty. this is the same patty that’s on the roadhouse burger, one of my favorite menu items (def recommend). i didn’t get too much of the spice, but the crunchy #breadandbutterpickles made up for it with some interesting #flavors. i did notice that the #vegancheese was a little strange… the #cheddar seemed to melt perfectly while the #mozzarella seemed to remain entirely unmelted 😭😭 you can kind of see it in the picture too. i didn’t necessarily mind because i had some melted #cheese already from the cheddar, but it threw me off because this is a #melt and i think it should consist entirely of #cheesethatmelts ??? overall, a good option. if it wasn’t a special, i’d probably get it again. #veganchicago #veganinillinois #chicago #vegansandwich

dream melt special

aubrey :)731 reviews

i didn’t know handlebar had rotating cheesecakes, but when they were out of the pie pie my darling cake of the month i decided to try this out instead and i am sooo happy i did! the cashew crust wasn’t my favorite, but it did taste good. other than that, the cheesecake was amazing! the cheesecake was thicker and realistic in texture, packed with an authentic pina colada flavor that totally reminded me of vacation! both the pineapple and the coconut were clearly present within the cheesecake. the whipped cream was just a basic whip but it tasted like whipped cream which is all that matters. the tiny piece of pineapple added a bit to the presentation and was a nice treat. i’d totally recommend this cheesecake but it’ll probably rotate out soon, so in general definitely try out a cheesecake if they have one on the menu! #cheesecake #vegancheesecake #chicago #veganchicago #dessert

pina colada cheesecake

aubrey :)731 reviews

(these were a rotating special and also not my order!! i just tried some) these tacos were very well executed but the ingredients weren’t my favorite because i am an avocado texture hater at heart 🥲. the tortillas were tasty and it was kinda cool that they melted the cheese into the tortillas! the mushrooms were seasoned super well and i did also enjoy the green onion topping. the roasted tomatillo salsa was a lot smokier than i expected it to be, but it was still good even if kind of a surprise. overall these tacos came together very well but i personally wouldn’t order them mostly because of the avocado. otherwise these are good for those who love some smoky and seasoned tacos! #tacos #vegantacos #taco #chicago #chicagovegan #mushrooms

primo’s tacos

aubrey :)731 reviews

these are so cute!! they were low key a little bit difficult to eat because the fillings were trying to escape, but some of the best food i’ve eaten is the messiest! the black bean burgers were tasty and i loved the addition of caramelized onions and pickles. the brioche bun was super soft and fluffy; i love vegan brioche buns 🙏🙏 i found that the little sliders were nice and cheesy, and whatever special sauce they used really took it to the next level! i like how all the ingredients came together. definitely a good dish to order if it’s wednesday (as of this review 3/24 they have them as a weekly special on wednesdays) #sliders #veganburger #burger #chicago #chicagovegan

smashburger sliders

aubrey :)731 reviews

these nachos were delicious! the chips were large and didn’t get soggy super easily, and the meat crumbles were well-seasoned. not a huge fan of the cheese on their mac, but it was really good on the nachos. i also appreciated how the black beans on these nachos were a lot easier to pick up than if they were just plain beans! the guac was okay; it was tasty but guac isn’t my favorite so i didn’t find it super necessary. i preferred the pico on top. overall, this was a solid plate of nachos. it was exactly what i was expecting and i was happy with it. good appetizer! #nachos #vegannachos #chicago #veganchicago #appetizer

Nachos

aubrey :)731 reviews

i think this might be my new favorite vegan burger of all time! i have no idea what the veggie patty is made of, but it’s delicious and supremely well seasoned. i loved the cheese and the bbq sauce. the jalapeños added that little bit of a kick that it needed, and the burger sauce was amazing! the onion ring also gave the burger a nice crunch upon biting into it. i’m not the biggest fan of arugula and think it can be overwhelming in certain case, but i thought it worked pretty well in this dish so i didn’t mind the bite. the combination of these flavors ended up working favorably, and i liked all the different textures as well. my only warning is that this burger was a super messy one because of all the fillings and sauces, so make sure you have enough napkins and are prepared for some food falling! this burger also came with a heaping pile of cajun fries—delicious! 😇