Kitchen 17

Located at 2554 W Diversey Ave in Chicago, Kitchen 17 stands out as a vegan gem beloved by locals and visitors alike. This vibrant eatery offers not just plant-based cuisine but an experience that resonates with warmth and friendliness. Diner Staci S highlights their enormous pizzas, especially the Everything Pizza, alongside a unique twist on nachos made from fries, all brimming with flavor.

The atmosphere is another of Kitchen 17's treasures, as noted by jacob elliott, who enjoyed the family-friendly vibes and the playful addition of free pinball machines. The eclectic ambiance complements a diverse menu featuring must-try desserts like lavender vanilla coffee cake and blueberry cheesecake, which even non-vegans rave about, according to Mare.

Furthermore, Maria Julieta Mora Palacio declared their pizza the best she’s ever tasted, emphasizing the extensive and enticing menu. Jennifer McKeever adds to the appeal with her praise for the lively events that animate the space, paired with attentive service and delightful drinks.

In short, Kitchen 17 is not just a restaurant; it's a celebration of vegan creativity and community spirit, making it a must-visit for anyone, regardless of dietary preference.

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Has no-contact delivery
- Offers delivery
- On-site services available
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
Highlights
- Has fast service
- Has live music
Popular for
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
Offerings
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Serves healthy options
- Quick bite
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegan dishes
- Serves vegetarian dishes
Dining options
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has bar on site
- Has toilet
- Has Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
- Popular with university students
Planning
- Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Accepts NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
Parking
- Paid street parking
- Plenty of parking

Staci S

Jul 3,2025

It’s a little bit away from down town and well worth the drive! This is an amazing gem hidden deep in Chicago. The pizza was HUGE!! We got the everything pizza and it did not disappoint! The Fryios (I think) nachos except fries instead of chips. Were also MASSIVE and amazing. The flavor on literally everything was amazing! The service from literally everyone was fantastic, friendly and helpful. My only, and small, complaint was the AC was being worked on and it was a bit toasty inside. We sat in front of the open window and enjoyed the breeze.

jacob elliott

Jul 1,2025

This place has an amazing atmosphere. Great vibes and amazing food stuffed myself awesome gluten free options and deep dish food amazing drinks were great highly recommend coming back soon for sure My kid really like this place. Had a really good time. They had free pinball machines so when he was bored he played with them. Really cool place. Good family vibes

Mare

Jun 25,2025

I really enjoy Kitchen 17's unique vibe (they were playing a show about newborn kittens on the TV on a Friday night) and have never had a dish I didn't enjoy. Their sweets selection alone is deserving of a 5-star review (lavender vanilla coffee cake, blueberry cheesecake, various fudge, mud pie. . . Even my non-vegan mom has been blown away by the desserts). This is truly the kind of place that foodie vegans like myself dream of. Service at times can feel a bit unserious and inattentive, but I think that is an intentional part of the casual atmosphere they're hoping to create.

Maria Julieta Mora Palacio

Jun 14,2025

Spectacular place, worth coming here. It's the best pizza I've ever had, and it's vegan. Everything is delicious, and the menu is extensive. A 100% place. Very good service.

Jennifer McKeever

May 30,2025

Found myself at the Judy & the Jerks show. What a blast! This is a quintessential punk vegan bar in Chicago. 10-15 for entrance to the show, great music, great vibe. The person at the door was lovely. Every time I eyed the delicious desserts in the refrigerator she described them to me and advised me about the additional treats and homemade vegan items on their menu. The hosts description convinced me to try a drink at the bar and take home a treat. There were two bartenders that night (apparently unusual). The woman was attentive and helpful. I had a mocktail hibiscus tea that was not overly sweet. I loved it, definitely would try again. I took home a vegan Black Forest whoopie pie looking thing. Yummmmmy. What a fun visit. All the food that came out of the kitchen looked amazing. Highly recommend even for people like me (carnivores).

Hannah D.

May 15,2025

We enjoyed our meal at Kitchen 17. The vibe was fantastic- creative grunge. We got deep dish pizza and a side salad. Both were great! The deep dish does take a while to cook, so keep that in mind. If we lived nearby, we would totally go here on a regular basis to have a couple beers and play a board game while waiting for our pizza.

Jose Martinez

May 2,2025

Have been here many times before and it’s always a hit, however this time was extra special. My partner and I eloped and we came here after, as it was an obvious choice with the excellent food and good vibes. A kind server named Kyle helped us take pictures and delivered excellent customer service. There was an event going on in the room next to the bar and even then, Kyle was very attentive and kept checking in with us. Highly recommend!

dani

Apr 27,2025

Had a great experience here. Food was amazing. Cheesecakes were to die for. Ate one while waiting for our food and ordered more to go. Waiter was very friendly as well. Atmosphere was also super nice. Would recomend this place to anyone vegan or not!

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