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Chicago Vegan Eats š±
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items In 2025 PETA named Chicago the most vegan-friendly city in the US. Hereās all the restaurants I love eating at as a Chicago Native.
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Vegan/Vegetarian Restaurants
Hereās all the vegan and vegetarian restaurants I frequent in Chicago.Ā
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I come here at least once or twice a month. The chunky queso taco is my absolute favorite and the butterfly pea flower horchata. Locations: Andersonville, Gold Coast, and Pilsen
Penelopeās Vegan Taqueria
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Vegan. Looking for vegan soul food? This place is the best. My favorite thing about them is they have a āhot barā for breakfast/brunch and a different one for lunch/dinner. So you can go in and grab food immediately no waiting for the food to cook.
Soul Veg City
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Vegan. This place?? 10 out of 10! They have both healthy food and comfort food. The bbq cauliflower is so good and milkshakes! Locations: Lincoln Park and Edgewater.
Elephant + Vine
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Vegan. Crab Rangoon and Satay skewers are my absolute favorites.
Alice & Friends' Vegan Kitchen
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Vegan. Veggie House is my favorite vegan Chinese food in the city. My favorite dish is the Xiang Chun Noodles.
Veggie House
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Vegetarian/Vegan. Highly recommend the country fried steak.
The Chicago Diner
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Vegetarian/Vegan. They have a lot of Chicago staples in vegan version: Sweet Steak, Pizza Puff, Hoagie, Chicago Dog. Locations: Hyde Park, Gold Coast, Orland Park
Can't believe it's not meat | Best Vegan food in Chicago, IL | Vegan ...
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Vegan. Great cafe but if you follow their email they frequently host multi-course fine dining experiences.
Fancy Plants CafƩ - 100% Vegan CafƩ in Lincoln Park, Chicago
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Vegan. Planta has reallllllly good food I highly recommend the Udon Noodles with truffle mushroom cream!
PLANTA Queen - Vegan Sushi & Plant-Based Eats
Vegan Friendly
Chicago has a lot of vegan friendly options even at places you donāt expect.Ā
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They have more vegan options at the Oak Park location. But the ramen option they do have is really good.
KYURAMEN
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Best vegan pizza in the city as far as I'm concerned. They have lots of vegan options pizza, calzones, etc. They use Daiya cheese, and have sausage and pepperoni options.
Sarpino's Pizzeria
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Definitely one of the most extensive vegan sushi menus. Not just veggie rolls then also have vegan fish. Locations: Lincoln Park & River North
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
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Great for Mediterranean food. Create your own bowl.
CAVA Mediterranean
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If you're looking to get a traditional Chicago style Italian beef Buona Beef actually makes a meatless version and it tastes just as good! Now you can enjoy one too with your non-vegan friends or family!
Buona | Chicago's Original Italian Beef
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The edamame hummus is amazing! Solid ramen option.
RAMEN-SAN
Dessert
The dessert is a mix of both vegan restaurants and vegan friendly options around the city.
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Vegan. Family owned. If you want a replacement for Dairy Queen this is it! Blizzards, banana splits, dilly bars, chocotacos. They have everything you could ever want and more. Location: Bridgeport
Runaway Cow
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Vegan. I canāt say enough good this about this place. The apple cider donut pieces are immaculate. They have locations in Wicker Park and Lincoln Square.
Vaca's Creamery
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Vegan. Best donuts in the city! Hands down! Gourmet donuts only. Most of the are cake donuts. Constantly fools non-vegans. If you can't find it they're located in the alley.
Beacon Doughnuts
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Vegan Friendly. They have 3 vegan flavors. Choclate Chip everyday and two rotating flavors Brookie & Cookie Butter. Brookie is my favorite. Chip City has really thick cookies. Locations: Wicker Park, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park.
Chip City
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Vegan Friendly. 11 vegan flavors. My favorite flavor Old Dirty Bastard.
Voodoo Doughnut
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Vegan Friendly. Good south side option. They have 8 vegan flavors. They use coconut milk ice cream. I recommend any fruit flavor.
Shawn Michelle's Homemade Ice Cream
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Vegan Friendly. Always a great late night cookie option. They have 3 vegan flavors, and occasionally there will be a speciality flavor. 8 Locations across Chicago.
Insomnia Cookies
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Vegan Friendly. Molly's has 2 vegan options chocolate and vanilla. But the real star is the pre-order cakes. You can get a vegan birthday cake in multiple flavors the Peach Cobbler has been my favorite.
Molly's Cupcakes
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Gourmet cinnamon rolls. The best location was wicker park. Theyāre closed now š¢ but the south loop one is still open! You can choose your own toppings and icing!
CINNAHOLICĀ® - Gourmet Cinnamon Rolls