Left Coast - Chicago

I love Left Coast! Their açaí bowl and buckwheat pancakes are amazing for breakfast, and their smoothies are unmatched. It's a true gem. The app is convenient for ordering ahead and skipping the line. The only small criticism I have is that the coffee could be better. I hope to see this brand continue to expand in the future.

I 've come here often over the last few years however today 's experience was horrible. I order the easy street wrap often (my favorite! and tried the just beet it smoothie (which I clarified was dairy free . However, when my food arrived thecashier/waitress told me here 's your easy street wrap . I thought it had less arugula but it has also been over a year sincethe last time I ate at Left Coast so I took a bite and instantly knew something was wrong. I brought it up to her and politelytold her this is not what I ordered. I showed her that there was salmon in it and she seemed very unconcerned and told me not toworry she will let the kitchen know. I told her I was worried because I have had allergic reactions to seafood and happen to bean ethical vegan which is why I 've been ordering the easy street wrap. She didn 't apologize. And I didn 't want to cause a scenebecause it seemed like there were several to-go/pick-up orders coming in. She managed to bring out my easy street wrap within aminute (probably the one I was suppose to originally get and then I had to remind her that I hadn 't received the smoothie Iordered. I have been an ethical vegan for 8 years now and this is the first time I 've felt like my dietary restrictions andpreferences were completely disregarded. Please train your staff.

The staff is friendly, the environment is great, and there are plenty of gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free options available. They also offer cider, beer, and wine. The quality of ingredients and portion sizes justify the price. You can choose to dine inside or on the patio.

Tried left coast again after a while because everything else is so good, but for $10 burning the pancakes every single time is not alright. They also specifically put the most burnt one on the bottom, which leads me to believe they know the food is burntand are sending it out anyways. Just turn the heat down and the pancakes will cook, but not burn

The food is generally good at this restaurant, but the quality of the pancakes and oatmeal seems to have been neglected. The pancakes are burnt, sour-tasting, and have a strange aroma, as if they were cooked on a greasy grill. The oatmeal is also disappointing, with an unidentifiable issue. Overall, it seems like the food has gone downhill, leaving much to be desired.