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When in Chicago! My top locally-owned plant-forward recommendations and what I order!
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items Where to eat the best local food and beverages Chicago has to offer! Including what I order and hot tips! Also, please let me know if there is a new place or plant-based friendly restaurant you think I should try out and consider adding to this list!
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my order: Any Seasonal Flavor!, Molten Chocolate Cake, and/or Affogato over Vanilla HOT TIP: Go to the Lincoln Square location for the sit down experience and all the baked goods!
Vaca's Creamery (BEST NON-DAIRY CREAMERY + BAKED GOODS)
my order: Boston Cream, Blueberry Pancake, Raised Glazed Brioche, or any Seasonal Flavors! HOT TIP: Go early to the alley because they sell out fast!
Beacon Doughnuts (BEST VEGAN DOUGHNUTS)
my order: Pistachio Latte or Turmeric Ginger Latte, Green Power Bagel Sandwich, Hazelnut Brownie and a box of all four of the Turkish Delight! HOT TIP: Turkish Delight makes a great gift!
Oromo Cafe (BEST CAFE. TURKISH COFFEE & DESSERTS)
my order: Taamiya Wrap and/or Koshary, + Lemon Mint Juice!
Cairo Kebab (BEST AUTHENTIC EGYPTIAN FOOD)
my order: Toasted Chicago Bagel w/ Vegan Cream Cheese Smear or Crispy Potato Bagel Sandwich
Tilly Bagel Shop (BEST CHICAGO-STYLE BAGELS)
my order: Green Goddess Wrap & smoothie or fresh pressed juice
Chicago Health Foods (BEST ONE STOP SHOP PLANT-BASED EXPERIENCE)
my order: Cookies & Cream or Slutty Brownie Bar
Ingrained (BEST RAW DESSERTS)
my order: Raspberry Pistachio, or Cookie Monster HOT TIP: Grab a slice or two at Handlebar if you are not in Chicago on Saturdays.
Pie Pie My Darling (BEST VEGAN CAKES)
my order: one of everything! no seriously, I have tried so many items on their menu and have never been disappointed! a few favorites: curry (mild), tempura, spring rolls ginger tea, and cheesecake!
Vegan Plate Chicago (BEST TAKEOUT + QUIET DINING IN)
They have a seperate extensive vegan menu! And you must try the vegan flan!
The most elevated and affordable vegan menu in Chicago!
Casa Yari (BEST VEGAN MENU QUALITY + AMBIENCE)
my order: Military Latte with Macadamia Milk
Sawada Coffee (BEST NON-DAIRY LATTE)
my order: Eden Wrap & Ocean of Love Smoothie
Loving Heart (BEST NOURISHING MEAL & QUIET WORK SPACE)
my order: (breakfast:) tall stack chocolate chip pancakes, monte cristo, or breakfast combo (lunch/dinner:) special recipe wings in buffalo, thai or bbq with housemade ranch, the radical reuben, S.U.V. Straight up veggie, gyros, portabella truffle me...
The Chicago Diner (BEST OG VEGAN COMFORT FOOD)
my order: (brunch) vegan chimichanga (lunch or dinner) fried pickles with house-made ranch, green meanie, fried avocado grilled cheese, club sandwich and slice of pie pie my darling cake or hand made pies
Handlebar (BEST BRUNCH + LATE NIGHT SPOT + PATIO SPACE)
my order: The Vegan Mac, or Vegan Margherita & a Liquid Death mountain water or Mexican Coke HOT TIP: Lincoln Square is the best sit down experience
Dimo's Pizza (BEST SLICE of PIZZA + OPEN LATE NIGHT SPOT)
my order: (appetizers:) crab rangoon, blissful joy, mush love (lunch/dinner:) royal pho, banh mi, kingwich
Alice & Friends (BEST FRIED VEGAN FOOD)
vegan sandwiches, coffees and the cutest grocery shop!
Piccadilly Market (BEST NEIGHBORHOOD STORE)
their vegan pizza, bread, na drinks and lively ambiance are worth the wait!
my order: vegan caesar pizza and the amaro negroni!
Bungalow by Middle Brow (BEST VEGAN PIZZA, BREAD, NA DRINK MENU)