Turkey Chop Chicago

For the life of me, I don't know why in the world I never reviewed this restaurant because I bring this man's name up like I'm his Public Relations Manager. Damn near any time someone brings up black businesses or black restaurateurs, I'm blabbing on and on about Quentin Love. I didn't know who he was until I saw an article about him in the Chicago Defender some time between 2007-2008. Then I ended up going to Quench in Bronzeville and fell in love with the vegetarian jerk and vegetarian patty melt sandwich. I was buying it ALL of the time. I was also going in his other restaurant chains in Chatham, along with competing with my parents to hit up his restaurant on 87th Street. (Do you know how good your food has to be for me to walk past Harold's MILD SAUCE FRIES?!) Those restaurants have come and gone, but I was determined to visit any restaurant he had and drove way, way, way out of my way to this one in 2019 to interview him. Although he didn't have any of the vegetarian stuff I was eating before, he had his cooks make a vegan meal for me that was mouth-watering. I was sitting there doing the "good food" dance, reminiscing on restaurants of his past. This restaurant is too far for me to want to go to anymore, and I haven't been in three years. But you would never know it because I'm constantly recommending him to fellow vegans, vegetarians and those who want to support black businesses. I came on this site to find my review to add it to another review site, and was completely confused to not see a review at all. I'll fix that right now. When you first meet him, he may seem a little rough around the edges. But he KNOWS how to pick an absolutely kind and professional staff, and he warms up to you (well, at least me) after a while. I wish he'd open a restaurant closer to me. I'd be there all the time.

The food was excellent and a great value for the price. Our server was attentive and helpful. Thank you for a great experience and wonderful meal.

Stop by here for lunch at work and I was under the impression that they had vegan options but they really don't. I got the spinach- good Yams - need more work Dirty rice- good Cabbage- need more work