Vegan Guide to Chicago

Chicago's vegan scene has exploded in recent years, proving that the city famous for deep-dish pizza and hot dogs can go fully plant-based without sacrificing an ounce of flavor. From vegan Chicago-style deep dish to plant-based Italian beef sandwiches, the city has reimagined its most iconic foods in vegan form.

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14 restaurants

4 stores

Best Vegan Restaurants in Chicago (14)

Amitabul Simply Vegan

Vegan

Vegan · $$

6207 N Milwaukee Ave

4.8

878

Alice & Friends' Vegan Kitchen

Vegan

Vegan · $$

5812 N Broadway

4.8

979

Vegan Plate

Vegan

Vegan · $$

1550 W Fullerton Ave

4.8

453

The Chicago Diner, Lakeview

Vegan

Vegan · $$

3411 N Halsted St

4.7

3300

PLANTA Chicago

Vegan

Vegan · $$

413 N Clark St

4.7

2200

Kale My Name

Vegan

Vegan · $$

3300 W Montrose Ave

4.6

1300

Veggie House

Vegan

Vegan · $$

2109 S China Pl

4.6

702

Soul Veg City

Vegan

Vegan · $$

203 E 75th St

4.4

2300

Conscious Plates

Vegan

Vegan · $$

820 E 63rd St

4.3

218

Can't believe it's not meat

Vegan

Vegan · $$

226 W Chicago Ave

4.3

444

Kale My Name

Southern Comfort · $$

1617 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615

Chicago Diner

American Comfort · $$

3411 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657

Ground Control

Fast-Casual · $

3315 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Amitabul

Korean Vegan · $$

6207 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646

Vegan-Friendly Grocery Stores

New Wave Market

3507 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

All-vegan marketHouse-made vegan meatsVegan cheese counterPlant-based deli sandwiches

New Wave Market

3507 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

All-vegan marketHouse-made vegan meatsVegan cheese counterPlant-based deli sandwiches

Whole Foods Market - Lakeview

3201 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Vegan hot barPlant-based prepared mealsLocal vegan brandsOrganic produce

Website

Whole Foods Market - Lakeview

3201 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Vegan hot barPlant-based prepared mealsLocal vegan brandsOrganic produce

Website

Farmers Markets

Green City Market

1817 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

Wednesday - 7am to 1pm, Saturday - 7am to 1pm (May through October); Indoor market November through April

Green City Market

1817 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

Wednesday — 7am to 1pm, Saturday — 7am to 1pm (May through October); Indoor market November through April

Local Tips

Chicago Diner has been vegetarian and vegan since 1983 - their shakes and comfort food are legendary and not to be missed.
Wicker Park and Logan Square neighborhoods have the highest concentration of vegan-friendly restaurants and cafes.
Many Chicago-style pizza places now offer vegan deep-dish options - ask about Violife or Daiya cheese as toppings.

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