Gracias Maria

Great food, great atmosphere! But bad service. I walked in this afternoon after wanting to try this spot for a few weeks now and was not greeted upon entry. Cool- I figure maybe they’re a little tied up (even though they looked directly at me as I walked in….) but whatever. I go and order from the stale faced cashier who puts in my order, wordlessly flips the iPad (didn’t tell me the price) and I pay, then sit down as I’m dining in. I gave the atmosphere 5 stars because it’s truly a cute spot! I wait for my sandwich and the same cashier from earlier comes out and places the sandwich on the table, wrapped in paper with no plate. Thought it was odd but I figured maybe that’s how they do things. I eat (I got the Caesar) and it’s great! As I’m eating, though, I’m seeing several people being served after me who are also dining in…all of whom are served sandwiches on plates. Odd. I then turn and notice a couple who had been seated shortly before me (both African American, as am I) and hmm…no plates for them either. Not drawing any conclusions here, but did not enjoy the vibe of this restaurant as much as I did the food. I’m hoping in the future they could be more welcoming, as the food and atmosphere alone indicate a great space with a lot of potential.

Came here for my book club and got La barbie sandwich was soooo good. It was my first time having it and it's my favorite already. The hippie climber smoothie is top notch. Can't wait to go back for the cool vibes and delicious food. A pilsen gem.

First time and never again overcharged 3.00 On my bagel and Salomón instead of 10.00 they charged me 13.00. And i believe this came with chips no chips given. The bagel was good 8/10 smoothie 8/10 place kool but 27.00 no way stick to my Jewish deli.

Aesthetic? Yes. Satisfying? Not quite. Cute space, beautiful lighting, and decent seating. But the smoothie bowl? Too SMALL. Too CRAMPED. Just utterly UNSATISFYING!!! Didn’t have any granola had to add my own. AND the peanut butter? I expected a drizzle not a clunk of butter from a JIF container?!?! Took longer to make than most spots, and when it finally came…it was in a butter dish! And for that price? I expected way more flavor and way more base. It wasn’t bad, just not enough. Pretty vibes don’t always mean pretty portions ❌ Felt robbed. NOT a return spot for me.

This place is my go-to weekend spot! I’ve tried almost everything on the menu, and nothing has disappointed (my favorite combo is Dragon Healer and Anti Sznl Deprsn Club). The service is always amazing, and everyone who works there is so kind and welcoming. I’ve brought several friends with me, and they’ve all gone back on their own because it’s just that good. See you next weekend!

I’ve been coming to Gracias Maria since before they opened (back when the business was called Belli’s) and I have to say they have taken it to the next level, not only in terms of their core/seasonal menu (which focuses on smoothies, juices and juice cleanses, bowls, baked goods, sandwiches, soups), but also creating a safe space and building community. They now host everything from book clubs to night markets to running club meet-ups. Coming here to hang out and work or showing up to an after hours event is a great way to meet awesome people who want to make Pilsen and Chicago a great place to live 💕

The establishment offers fresh and delicious smoothies. I sampled both the breakfast sandwich and the Caesar sandwich, and both were flavorful, served on ciabatta bread. There's also games for patrons to play!

The cutest restaurant with the most amazing food, smoothies and juices!!!! Extra bonus one of my favorite DJs out of Chicago spins there too?! Sign me up! Pictured here the Becky fancy on homemade ciabatta 🤤🤤🤤 and an Aye Que Mango 🤤🤤🤤

Great juice/smoothie spot in Pilsen. The Immunity Blaster is a great juice. Cool interior. Recently, they started making sandwiches and the La Barbie is incredible and a must try. Highly recommend checking this sandwich out before this place gets discovered by social media.

Javi is super attentive and already knows my order!! The food here is delicious, my favorite sandwich is El Cesar. All of their smoothies are so good, but my favorite is an avo matcha.

The best smoothies in Chicago! All the options on the menu are delicious. The whole staff is awesome as well.

I placed a door dash order and they only gave the driver one item. They don't even have a phone number listed to call and get this corrected. Terrible customer service.

Came here for a green juice and I stayed to get some work done. It's a cozy juice bar, cafe, & Resturaunt that also it feels like a great space for co working.

Jo & Kevin went above & beyond while taking care of my friends & I! I had their chipotle turkey sandwich & their watermelon refresher. Food & drinks were so delicious. The vibes were immaculate & the music was on point. I recommend everyone check this amazing place out.

Great smoothies and delicious sandwiches. Customer service was also on point. The ambiance was nice and welcoming. Great place to get a drink, food, and to chill at. Would recommend and will definitely be coming back.

Sandwich was the good but customer services sucked. No hello, welcome in, good morning, heres your sandwich...not a single word was spoken to me, she just handed me the sandwich and that's it.