Vegan Breakfast & Brunch in Chicago

8 places in Chicago, Illinois with real evidence of vegan breakfast or brunch: a breakfast dish on the Google menu (labelled vegan at places that are not fully vegan), Google's "popular for breakfast" or "brunch reservations recommended", or a 100% vegan restaurant whose diners talk about brunch. Each card says which. See also all vegan restaurants in Chicago.

All 8 places, ranked

1

PLANTA Queen

100% Vegan · 4.6★ from 1.5k Google reviews · $$$ · Chicago

Why it's here: Brunch reservations recommended (Google)

Diners mention: bang bang broccoli (144), spicy tuna roll (55), singapore noodles (50)

On the menu: SPICY TUNA ROLL $12.00 · DRAGON ROLL $12.00 · CRISPY RICE $12.00

Hours: Monday to Friday 11:30AM-10PM, Saturday to Sunday 11AM-10PM

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2

Fancy Plants Cafe

Vegan options · 4.6★ from 346 Google reviews · $ · Chicago

Diners mention: croissants (12), lox bagel (9), chocolate croissant (8)

On the menu: Breakfast Sandwich $5.00 · Vegan Lox Bagel $10.00 · Daily Vegan Quiche (GF) $12.00

Hours: every day, 8AM-4PM

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3

Pick Me Up Cafe

Vegan options · 4.5★ from 1.7k Google reviews · $ · Chicago

Why it's here: Popular for breakfast (Google)

Diners mention: milkshakes (57), french toast (37), tofu (29)

On the menu: VEGGIE BURGER $17.00 · VEGAN PIZZA GRINDER $18.25 · VEGAN SLOPPY JOE $17.50

Hours: Monday to Thursday 10AM-10PM, Friday 10AM-3PM, Saturday 8AM-11PM, Sunday 8AM-10PM

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4

Kale My Name

100% Vegan · 4.5★ from 999 Google reviews · $$ · Chicago

Why it's here: Popular for breakfast (Google)

Diners mention: cauliflower wings (34), empanadas (34), tequenos (26)

On the menu: Cauliflower Wings $16.00 · Three Empanadas $15.00 · Tequenos $16.00

Hours: every day, 11AM-10PM

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5

Soul Veg City

100% Vegan · 4.4★ from 2.2k Google reviews · $$ · Chicago

Why it's here: Popular for breakfast (Google)

Diners mention: mac and cheese (55), kale (34), cornbread (29)

On the menu: Kale Greens & Corn Bread Muffin $7.00 · Original Cauliflower Wings $10.00 · Chicken Drums $15.00

“Food is fantastic, service is super kind. Best vegan Mac in the city and it’s not even close” Google review by Dianne Caravela

Hours: Monday to Friday 11AM-6PM, Saturday to Sunday 10AM-6PM

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7

El Indio Cocina Mexicana

Vegan options · 4.3★ from 1.2k Google reviews · $ · Chicago

Why it's here: Popular for breakfast (Google)

Diners mention: drive thru (25), gordita (18), pozole (16)

“Delicious food, large portions, great service, good value. The vegan torta cubana is delicious” Google review by Martin M

Hours: Monday to Saturday 8AM-8PM; closed Sunday

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8

El Faro Restaurant

Vegan options · 4.3★ from 1.7k Google reviews · $ · Chicago

Why it's here: Popular for breakfast (Google)

Diners mention: gorditas (13), fruit salad (8), stuffed peppers (5)

Hours: Monday to Thursday 7AM-7PM, Saturday 7AM-7PM; closed Friday and Sunday

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Open by 8 AM

Weekend brunch

Hours and menus come from Google and can change; check before you go.

Outdoor seating: vegan breakfast and brunch in Chicago

Vegan breakfast and brunch in Chicago: FAQ

What is the best place for vegan breakfast and brunch in Chicago?

PLANTA Queen ranks first here: 4.6 stars from 1,536 Google reviews. Places are ranked by Google rating weighted by the number of reviews, so a few perfect scores do not outrank a long record. Updated November 2026.

Which places for vegan breakfast and brunch in Chicago are 100% vegan?

3 of the 8: PLANTA Queen, Kale My Name, Soul Veg City. The others serve vegan dishes alongside a regular menu, so check the labels or ask.

What are prices like for vegan breakfast and brunch in Chicago?

Prices for vegan breakfast dishes on these places' Google menus run $5.00 to $5.00, with a median of $5.00 (1 item). Prices change, so check the menu before you go.

Ratings, menus and hours come from Google and can change; check before you go.