Mana Food Bar

3.8 star rating

3.8 rating over 3 reviews

1742 W Division St ()

Chicago, IL 60622-3212

(773) 342-1742

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Description: Mana Food Bar is a American, Healthy, and Noodles restaurant where most Menuism users came for fun with friends.

Tags: East Village, Online Ordering, Delivery, American, Healthy, Noodles, Eclectic, Vegan, BYOB, and Gluten Free

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5 dishes entered by diners at Mana Food Bar

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Prices are reasonable, topping out around $18. But that doesn't mean meat eaters won't grumble about the missing center-of-the-plate protein.
Division is wide (good for U-turns) and lined with meters so parking is usually a cinch. Of course, you will have to circle come the weekend.
De Cero's Jill Baron is the creative pulse behind the kitchen, so expect a solid menu.
This strip comes alive on the weekend, but this restaurant remains fairly calm.
The outside patio is spacious, but a lack of lighting is a pitfall. Regulars stick to the bar where bartenders are happy to serve food and drink.
Prices are reasonable, topping out around $16. But that doesn't mean meat eaters won't grumble about the missing center-of-the-plate protein.

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Mana Food Bar smallfry

August 1, 2010

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4.0 star rating

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Summer Special

As a meat lover, I’m usually skeptical about these vegetarian places. The only place that I can testify to is Karyn’s Cooked (see my previous review). At the suggestion of another non-vegetarian friend, we headed to Mana Food Bar. On a summer eve, they arrange an outdoor patio area. Unfortunately for us, all outdoor tables were already taken. Still, the cute, cozy cafe/bar style restaurant was welcoming and just as fun indoors.

For a party of 4, we decided to try various items almost tapas style (taste portions only). We tried all the “small” size items and as all the portions sounded just right for 4 people, it worked out well. For example, the spinach ravioli and sweet potato pancakes “small” portion has 4 pieces each – perfect for our group.

Overall, I was extremely pleased with our order. I would say, however, if you want a super filling but less pricey meal, try another place. Or pre-eat a little something.

Dishes I tried:

Five Spice Tofu

4.0 star rating

Great cold salad dish to start off the meal. Thin slices of the “harder” tofu with a very light, fresh mixture of veggies – cucumber, cherry tomatoes, basil.

Spinach Ravioli

5.0 star rating

4 raviolis filled with spinach, with fantastic tomato sauce. Hot, yummy, goodness.

Baked Goat Cheese

5.0 star rating

Probably my favorite. This reminded me alot of the goat cheese at Cafe Iberico. I think baked goat cheese in general is just fabulous. Comes with toasts on which to spread the cheese.

Sweet Potato Pancake

5.0 star rating

How can you go wrong with sweet potatoes? Really. Had small tidbits of pear chutney.

Mushroom Saute

5.0 star rating

Sauteed mushrooms over creamy polenta. I’ve never had polenta and this set the bar high.

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Best Dishes at Mana Food Bar

These dishes from the Mana Food Bar menu are contributed by Menuism users directly, as part of a restaurant review, or as part of an image upload.

Spinach Ravioli ($8.00)

5.0 star rating

Baked Goat Cheese ($9.00)

5.0 star rating

Mushroom Saute ($8.00)

5.0 star rating

Mana Food Bar