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Dairy-free restaurants in Chicago

7 venues in Chicago rated S to B for dairy-free, every tier backed by cited sources.

PLANTA Chicago restaurant

PLANTA Chicago

Chicago · Vegan · Vegetarian · €€€

PLANTA Queen Chicago is a 100% plant-based vegan restaurant, meaning no dairy products are used anywhere in the kitchen. This is a dedicated dairy-free kitchen.

Mon11:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Sat11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Sun11:00 AM to 10:00 PM

The entire menu is 100% dairy‑free; no dairy ingredients are used. The venue states the restaurant is completely dairy‑free. This is a dedicated dairy‑free kitchen, making it safe for dairy allergies.

Mon11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Tue11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Wed11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Thu11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Fri11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Sat12:00 to 9:00 PM
Sun12:00 to 9:00 PM
elephant + vine restaurant

elephant + vine

Chicago · ·

Fully plant-based menu; no dairy ingredients used. All cheese, milk, and butter items are vegan substitutes. The venue states it is a 'zero animal restaurant'.

Mon7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Tue7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Wed7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Thu7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Fri7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sat7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sun7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Loving Heart Vegan Cafe restaurant

Loving Heart Vegan Cafe

Chicago · Vegan · Vegetarian · €€

A vegan cafe means no dairy products are used or stored on the premises. The kitchen is 100% dairy-free by design.

Mon11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tue11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wed11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thu11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Fri11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sat11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SunClosed
Veggie House restaurant

Veggie House

Chicago · Vegan · Vegetarian · €€

Veggie House is a fully vegan restaurant as of January 2026, meaning no dairy products are used. Multiple HappyCow reviews and the venue's own website confirm the menu is entirely plant-based. This is a 100% dedicated dairy-free kitchen.

Mon11:30 AM to 9:00 PM
TueClosed
Wed11:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Penelope's Vegan Taqueria restaurant

Penelope's Vegan Taqueria

Chicago · Vegan · Vegetarian · €€

100% plant-based kitchen; no dairy products are used or stored on premises.

Mon12:00 to 9:00 PM
Tue12:00 to 9:00 PM
Wed12:00 to 9:00 PM
Thu12:00 to 9:00 PM
Fri12:00 to 9:00 PM
Sat12:00 to 9:00 PM
Sun12:00 to 8:00 PM
ingrained restaurant

ingrained

Chicago · Vegan · Vegetarian · €€

The venue's website states it is 'fully vegan' and uses 'single origin plant based vegan ingredients free of dairy'. The owner describes the store as 'always fully vegan'. A 100% vegan kitchen means no dairy is present on the premises.

Mon11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Tue4:00 to 8:00 PM
Wed11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Thu4:00 to 8:00 PM
Fri11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Sat11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Sun11:00 AM to 8:00 PM