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The Best Vegan Restaurants in Chicago

Ranked from 23 vegan and vegetarian spots in Chicago, Illinois, by Google rating with a real review base (25+ reviews). No sponsorships, just data. Updated November 2026. How we rank

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1

Alice & Friends' Vegan Kitchen

100% Vegan · 4.8★ from 913 Google reviews · $ · Chicago

Diners mention: crab rangoon (28), kung pao (21), korean bbq (19)

On the menu: Crab Rangoon $11.25 · Bao $9.50 · Popcorn Nuggets $10.75

Hours: Monday 4-9PM, Wednesday to Thursday 4-9PM, Saturday 12-9:30PM, Sunday 12-9PM; closed Tuesday and Friday

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2

Amitabul Simply Vegan

100% Vegan · 4.8★ from 850 Google reviews · $$ · Chicago

Diners mention: miso soup (10), bibimbap (9), Mandoo Vegan Dumpling (4)

“Lunch with my lovely vegan 🌱 friend, Dr. Tabasum Amir, at Amitabul! 💚 We enjoyed healthy, flavorful, and perfectly spicy Korean cuisine. 😋🌱🥢” Google review by Dr. Madhuri Pydisetty

Hours: Wednesday to Sunday 12-9PM; closed Monday to Tuesday

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3

Frera Desserts

Vegan options · 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews · Chicago

Diners mention: smoothies (33), cakes (16), tiramisu (11)

On the menu: Blueberry Bee Smoothie $11.75

Hours: Monday to Thursday 8AM-4PM, Friday 8AM-12PM, Saturday to Sunday 8AM-5PM

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4

Suffron Cafe

Vegan options · 4.8★ from 202 Google reviews · $$ · Chicago

Diners mention: falafel wrap (25), lentil soup (7), feta fries (3)

On the menu: Lentil Soup $4.50

Hours: Monday 11AM-10PM, Wednesday to Sunday 11AM-10PM; closed Tuesday

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5

The Chicago Diner - Lakeview

Vegetarian · 4.7★ from 3.1k Google reviews · $$ · Chicago

Diners mention: shakes (358), seitan (54), vegan milkshakes (24)

On the menu: JALAPEÑO POPPERS $12.00 · SPECIAL RECIPE WINGS $13.00 · NACHOS $13.00

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

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6

Loving Heart Vegan Cafe

100% Vegan · 4.7★ from 356 Google reviews · $$ · Chicago

Diners mention: smoothies (37), curry (20), vegan burger (9)

On the menu: Curry Bowl $15.00 · Lotus Wrap $15.00 · Hearty Bean Wrap $15.00

“A very welcoming environment with great food and amazing service. My partner got the eden wrap (pictured) and I got the curry bowl. I would recommend both!” Google review by Sibley Slade

Hours: Monday to Saturday 11AM-6PM; closed Sunday

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7

ingrained

100% Vegan · 4.7★ from 325 Google reviews · $$ · Chicago

Diners mention: vegan (73), gluten free (45), raw bars (39)

On the menu: Cake Slice - PB Cup Cookie Dough V GF $22.50 · Cookies - Moosetracks (2/Pack) V GF $22.50 · Cake Slice - The Ultimate V GF $25.00

Hours: Monday to Wednesday 4-9PM, Saturday to Sunday 4-9PM; closed Thursday to Friday

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8

PLANTA Queen

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

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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9

Urban Vegan Thai Cuisine

100% Vegan · 4.6★ from 784 Google reviews · $$ · Chicago

Diners mention: orange chicken (60), pad thai (26), yellow curry (15)

On the menu: Pad Thai $18.95 · Tom Yum Soup $18.95 · Tom Kah Kai $18.95

“Amazing flavors, great menu options, and fair pricing! Highly recommend the curry dumplings and the combos are a great deal.” Google review by Laura Mitchell

Hours: Monday to Tuesday 11AM-8:55PM, Thursday to Sunday 11AM-8:55PM; closed Wednesday

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10

Veggie House

100% Vegan · 4.6★ from 640 Google reviews · $$ · Chicago

Diners mention: kung pao chicken (34), spicy dumplings (30), mongolian soy beef (28)

On the menu: Spicy Dumplings $8.75 · Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower $9.00 · Orange Tofu $8.75

Hours: Monday 11:30AM-9PM, Wednesday to Thursday 11:30AM-9PM, Friday to Saturday 11:30AM-10PM, Sunday 11:30AM-9PM; closed Tuesday

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11

Healthy Substance Kitchen

100% Vegan · 4.6★ from 639 Google reviews · $$ · Chicago

Diners mention: burrito (78), tamales (60), carne asada tacos (45)

On the menu: Burrito Chorizo And Egg $17.84 · Burrito Veggie And Egg $17.84 · Burrito De Pastor $17.84

“One of the best vegan Mexican places in the city, similar to what we have eaten in Mexico! Strongly recommend!” Google review by Parth Thaker

Hours: Monday to Saturday 11:30AM-8PM, Sunday 11:30AM-6PM

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12

Penelope’s Vegan Taqueria

100% Vegan · 4.6★ from 521 Google reviews · $$ · Chicago

Diners mention: horchata (55), soy al pastor (38), chimichurri taco (37)

On the menu: Guacamole $14.50 · Cauliflower Ceviche $14.50 · La Ensalada/Salad $14.50

“Great food! We had such good and a perfect strawberry margarita (with real strawberries)! The fries with vegan cheese crumbs was the best ever! The taco’s were really good as well!” Google review by Hellena

Hours: Monday to Thursday 12-9PM, Friday to Saturday 12-10PM, Sunday 12-8PM

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13

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: Vegan Lox Bagel $10.00 · Daily Vegan Quiche (GF) $12.00 · Vegan Soup Of The Day $9.00

Hours: every day, 8AM-4PM

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14

Pick Me Up Cafe

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

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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15

Kale My Name

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

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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Chicago vegan dining: FAQ

What is the best vegan restaurant in Chicago?

Alice & Friends' Vegan Kitchen currently tops our Chicago ranking at 4.8 stars from 913 Google reviews. The ranking is recomputed from our listings and was updated November 2026.

How many vegan restaurants does Chicago have?

Vegan Eats Map lists 23 vegan and vegetarian spots in Chicago, 12 of them 100% vegan.

How is this list ranked?

By Google rating with a minimum review base (25+ reviews) so the ranking reflects consistent quality rather than a single glowing review. It is data, not sponsorship: restaurants cannot pay to appear here.