Voice's Choices: After-school snacks

Chimera // 212 N. Main Street

My friends at Chimera create inventive, delicious juices all week long. Assuming they haven’t sold out by the time I get there, a mid-afternoon juice and a little something extra revive me until dinner. Ask for a side of tofu from the BBQ Tofu sandwich (no sauce) and the vegan Caesar dressing for dipping—it’s so delicious it’s literally drinkable. This order isn’t really on the menu, so prices might vary. Expect to pay $6-8. 

MON 7 A.M.-5 P.M.
TUES-SAT 7 A.M.-10 P.M.
SUN 7 A.M.-5 P.M.
VINYL BRUNCH SUNDAYS noon-4 P.M. 

Antoinette Baking Co. // 3305 S. Peoria Ave. 

Antoinette is where I go to take refuge from real life. If you have time for a Wednesday afternoon break, head over there from 2-4 p.m. to enjoy the after-school special: a freshly baked cookie with a glass of milk for $1.50. If you’re anything like me, you might want to add a drip coffee and four or five other amazing treats to take back to the office.

MON-FRI, 7 A.M.-4 P.M.
SAT, 7 A.M.-2 P.M.
PIE NIGHT FRI & SAT, 7 P.M.-10 P.M.

Papa Ganouj // 1328 E. 6th Street

Hate choosing just one thing to eat? The Vegetarian Sampler at Papa Ganouj offers an array of meatless (all vegan) munchies. Dollops of hummus, baba ganouj, tabouli and some yummy lentil thing called mjadara surround crispy balls of falafel. Try each separately or mix it all together to create a Mediterranean super-dip. Makes a large meal for one or a solid snack for two. Monday thru Thursday from 4-6 p.m., it’s half-price at just $7. 

TUES-SAT 11 A.M.-10 P.M.

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