Prior to the existence of this Mt. Greenwood eatery, there wasn't much veggie fast food to be found on the South Side. Now, however, when the hankering for grease hits the area's herbivores, they can happily satisfy their urges without resorting to meat consumption.

This California-originated, must-visit destination offers a lot more than salad. The all-vegan menu includes delicious veggie dogs, tofu burgers, chili-cheese fries and faux buffalo wings. Don't miss the unlisted items such as the vegan Italian beef, gyros and burritos. Purchase items solo, or upgrade to a combo with fries and a drink for a price barely higher than a McDonald's value meal.

The short wait for your food gives you just enough time to settle in at a burnished oak table, where you can admire the carrot-colored walls and bright, blue-tiled counter. Once you've stuffed yourself on fried tofu, beckon a friendly server to send over the desert menu. Then sweeten your palate with soft-serve ice cream or an enormous hunk of German chocolate cake.

Centerstage Reviewer: Jenny Seay