The Vegan Cafe Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Vegan Cafe, a delightful haven for health-conscious diners located at 928 S State St, Lockport, IL. This charming eatery specializes in vegan, raw, and organic dishes that do not compromise on flavor. Each meal is a creative masterpiece, with highlights like zucchini lasagna layered with nut-based cheese and a rich, sun-dried tomato sauce, alongside unique pizza crafted from almond and sunflower seed crusts.
Guests rave about the cozy ambiance and exceptional service, exemplified by the friendly owner who often shares her culinary expertise during demonstrations. From the popular salads to indulgent desserts like date-based brownies, every item reflects a commitment to clean eating without sacrificing taste. Whether you’re a vegan veteran or a curious newcomer, The Vegan Cafe promises a memorable dining experience that feels both guilt-free and satisfying. Don't miss this local gem—your palate will thank you!
Pasta
Creamy Alfredo *Fan Favorite!*
Served over spiral cut zucchini noodles and topped with marinated mushrooms, chopped green onion, and parmesan.
Spaghetti
Zucchini noodles topped with a rich sun-dried tomato marinara sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and served with Italian flatbread.
Pasta with Vodka Sauce
A creamy tomato sauce over spiral cut zucchini noodles. Topped with chopped green onion, red pepper, basil strips, and parmesan.
Pasta with meat sauce
Zucchini noodles topped with a zesty walnut-based meat sauce, parmesan, and served with Italian flatbread.
Pad Thai *Fan Favorite!*
A delicious almond-based variation of the classic Asian favorite. Served over zucchini noodles with carrots, cabbage, cucumber, green onion, chopped almonds, and sesame.
Southwestern Mac & Cheese
Zucchini Noodles topped w/ jalapeno cheese, green onion, carrot bacon, crumbled corn chips, salsa, a drizzle of sour cream, and a sprinkling of cotija cheese.
Loaded Burger
An open-face burger layered with cashew cheese, caramelized onions, marinated mushrooms, carrot bacon, lettuce, and tomato.
Pizza Burger
Our classic burger topped with marinara, basil, marinated mushrooms, and Parmesan cheese.
Fiesta Burger
Open face burger served with cashew cheese and greens on a flatbread, topped with guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, nacho cheese, green onions & corn chip pieces
Sloppy Joe
Walnut and sundried tomato-based meat, with a hint of sweetness, served open face on flatbread and topped with green onion and red pepper.
Cheesy Flatbreads
Cashew, garlic, and vegetable puree blended with flaxseed to make our savory flatbreads. Served with cashew cheese Topped with your choice of parmesan and red pepper or pumpkin seed cheese. (Topped with cabbage, carrots, and sesame)
Tex-Mex Flatbread *Fan Favorite!*
Taco meat, guacamole, pico de gallo, with drizzles of sour cream and nacho cheese, topped with scallions and served open face on a flatbread
El Burrito Loco *Fan Favorite!*
Taco meat, guacamole, and sour cream, wrapped in a corn/flax tortilla. Garnished with a side of salsa.
Supreme Burrito *Fan Favorite!*
Taco meat, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream & nacho cheese inside a corn/flax tortilla
Southwestern Cheesesteak *Fan Favorite!*
Strips of our walnut-based burger meat, caramelized onions, marinated bell peppers, and smokey nacho cheese inside a corn and flax wrap.
Open-Face Sandwiches & Wraps
Pizza
Classic Pizza *Fan Favorite!*
Cashew cheese, marinara, mushrooms, tomato, parmesan, and basil
Thai Pizza
Pumpkin seed cheese, pad Thai sauce, mushrooms, red cabbage, carrots, green onion, cucumber, and sesame.*Fan Favorite!*
Pizza Bianca
Cashew cheese, Alfredo sauce, mushrooms, sundried tomato, green onion, parmesan, and basil
BLT Pizza
*Fan Favorite!* Cashew cheese, Alfredo sauce, lettuce, fresh tomato, carrot bacon, and parmesan
Loaded Burger Pizza
*Fan Favorite!* Cashew cheese, Marinara, burger pieces, marinated mushrooms, caramelized onions, carrot bacon, and parmesan
Taco Pizza
*Fan Favorite!* Cashew cheese, taco meat, pico de gallo, greens, a drizzle of sour cream and nacho cheese, corn chip pieces & green onion
Sushi Pizza
Pumpkin seed cheese, Thai sauce, marinated mushrooms, cabbage, carrots, green onion, cucumber, avocado, nori sprinkles, and black and white sesame seeds
Cheese Lover’s Pizza
Cashew cheese, marinara, a generous topping of parmesan and basil
Margherita Pizza
Marinara sauce with dollops of cashew cheese, fresh tomato, basil strips, parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil
Pesto Fresca Pizza
Cashew cheese, marinara, pesto, fresh tomatoes, basil strips, and parmesan
Veggie Lover’s Pizza
Cashew cheese, marinara, marinated mushrooms, raw onion, bell pepper, fresh tomato, zucchini, parmesan & basil
Lasagna
Thinly sliced zucchini with Italian cashew cheese, marinara sauce, and pesto, topped with tomatoes, basil ribbons, and Parmesan cheese.
Meat Lasagna *Fan Favorite!*
Thinly sliced zucchini with Italian cashew cheese, zesty walnut-based meat sauce, and pesto, topped with tomatoes, basil ribbons, and Parmesan cheese.
White Lasagna
Strips of zucchini noodles layered with cashew cheese, and garlic Alfredo sauce, topped with a dollop of basil pesto, marinated mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan and strips of fresh basil.
Italian Specialties
On The Lighter Side
Cucumber Boat
Your choice of filling topped in a cucumber boat. (Taco meat, Sloppy Joe, Marinara, Pumpkin seed or Cashew cheese)
Thai Style
Pumpkin seed cheese, cucumber, red pepper, cabbage, carrots, and mushroom. Sweet ginger dipping sauce.
Italian Style
Cashew Cheese, sun-dried tomato, zucchini, red pepper, and mushroom. Creamy garlic Alfredo dipping sauce.
Collard Green Leaf Wraps
SPECIALS
Children's Menu
(age 10 and under) Dine-In Only A child-sized serving of any option from our entrees or house specialty. Choice of one side salad.
Vanilla Macaroons
Chewy cookies made of coconut, almond, agave, dates, and vanilla (4)
Chocolate Macaroons
Chewy cookies made of coconut, cacao, agave, and dates (4)
Chocolate Brownie
Made from pecans, dates, cacao, and vanilla
Almond Butter Pie
*Fan Favorite!* A creamy blend of almond butter and banana over a brownie crust and topped with chocolate ganache and chopped almonds slice
Turtles
(3) Caramel candies topped with chocolate ganache and pecans
Turtle Brownie
*Fan Favorite!* Brownie topped with caramel, chocolate ganache, and pecans
Tea
A wide variety of local teas are available. Teas may be prepared in hot, iced, or latte form. See the menu in-store for pricing and availability.
B.Y.O. Wine
You can now enjoy your favorite bottle of wine with your healthy and delicious dinner. We will provide the glasses; a minimal fee applies. (Wine only, please) Please provide valid proof of age.