12 venues in Chicago rated S to B for dairy-free, every tier backed by cited sources.
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.
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.
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'.
A vegan cafe means no dairy products are used or stored on the premises. The kitchen is 100% dairy-free by design.
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.
The kitchen is 100% plant-based. No dairy products are used or stored on premises.
The venue’s website says it is 'fully vegan' and uses 'single origin plant based vegan ingredients free of dairy'. The owner calls the store 'always fully vegan'. A 100% vegan kitchen means no dairy is present on the premises.
The menu marks DF items per-dish and states 'All soups are dairy-free'. Multiple reviewers note DF options and a staff member said 'well you came to the right place' for GF & DF. However, the kitchen is shared and some items (grilled cheese, Smoky Goat Cheese, Mediterranean salad with feta) contain dairy. No dedicated dairy-free prep area is mentioned.
Menu marks dishes with AD (Available Dairy Free) and DF (Dairy Free). Many dairy-free options exist, but the kitchen is shared with dairy ingredients. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.
Several items are marked DF or Dairy Free: the Lemon Coconut Bar, the Brownie, and some breakfast items made with almond or coconut milk. The kitchen is shared with dairy ingredients, and there is no separate preparation area.
Dairy-free options are available (vegan items marked with *), and some community reviews note the venue is good for dairy-free. However, the kitchen uses shared equipment and dairy is present in many dishes. No dedicated dairy-free prep area.
Products are labelled dairy-free on the official menu and homepage, but no dedicated equipment or insider evidence is provided. Cross-contamination risk is unaddressed.