Upton’s Naturals Breakroom Traveling down Grand, you may have noticed Upton’s large mustached man staring out through large glass windows. This is Upton’s seitan production facility, which houses the Breakroom in the front store. As a small café with an all-vegan menu, items like their BLT and Breakfast Sandwich are all cooked in front of you, making this feel like a neighborhood grill. Also, the Breakroom is a resale shop, a vegan equivalent to Vienna Beef factory. 2054 West Grand, (312)666-7838, uptonsnaturals.com/breakroom
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