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Best vegetarian restaurants in Chicago

25 venues in Chicago rated A+ to B for vegetarian, every tier backed by cited sources.

25 venues · by tier, then confidence

How we rate
01
elephant + vine restaurant, photo: elephant + vine
01 / 25

elephant + vine

Chicago · $
VegA+
GF·CoeliacA
VeganA+
DairyA+
EggA+

As a 100% plant-based restaurant, all dishes are suitable for vegetarians. No animal products are used. Verified by the venue's official materials and multiple third-party listings.

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
EvidenceOpen evidence file
02
PLANTA Chicago restaurant, photo: PLANTA Chicago
02 / 25

PLANTA Chicago

Chicago · Vegan · Vegetarian · $⁠$⁠$
VegA+
GF·CoeliacA
VeganA+
DairyA+
EggA+

PLANTA Queen Chicago is a 100% plant-based vegan restaurant. That makes it inherently suitable for vegetarians, since all dishes are vegetarian by definition.

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
EvidenceOpen evidence file
03
Vegan Plate restaurant, photo: Vegan Plate
03 / 25

Vegan Plate

Chicago · Vegan · Vegetarian · $⁠$
VegA+
VeganA+

As a fully vegan restaurant, all dishes are also vegetarian. The venue's own website confirms it serves only plant-based food, making it verifiably safe for vegetarians.

MonClosed
Tue4:00 to 8:00 PM
Wed11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Thu11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Fri11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sat11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sun1:00 to 8:00 PM
EvidenceOpen evidence file
04
Alice & Friends' Vegan Kitchen restaurant, photo: Alice & Friends' Vegan Kitchen
04 / 25

Alice & Friends' Vegan Kitchen

Chicago · Vegan · Vegetarian · $
VegA+
VeganA+

The kitchen is 100% vegan and contains no animal products, including dairy and eggs. The venue is automatically suitable for vegetarians, exceeding vegetarian requirements.

Mon4:00 to 9:00 PM
TueClosed
Wed4:00 to 9:00 PM
Thu4:00 to 9:00 PM
Fri4:00 to 9:30 PM
Sat12:00 to 9:30 PM
Sun12:00 to 9:00 PM
EvidenceOpen evidence file
05
Loving Heart Vegan Cafe restaurant, photo: Loving Heart Vegan Cafe
05 / 25

Loving Heart Vegan Cafe

Chicago · Vegan · Vegetarian · $⁠$
VegA+
VeganA+
DairyA+
EggA+

As a fully vegan establishment, the kitchen is 100% free of all animal products, which automatically satisfies vegetarian requirements. All dishes are vegetarian by definition.

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
EvidenceOpen evidence file
06
Veggie House restaurant, photo: Veggie House
06 / 25

Veggie House

Chicago · Vegan · Vegetarian · $⁠$
VegA+
GF·CoeliacC
VeganA+
DairyA+
EggA+

Veggie House operates as a fully vegetarian and vegan restaurant. Its website and multiple HappyCow reviews confirm that the entire menu is vegetarian or vegan. The kitchen is a 100% dedicated vegetarian space.

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
EvidenceOpen evidence file
07
Penelope's Vegan Taqueria restaurant, photo: D M
07 / 25

Penelope's Vegan Taqueria

Chicago · Vegan · Vegetarian · $⁠$
VegA+
VeganA+
DairyA+
EggA+
ShellA+

The kitchen is 100% plant-based. It serves no meat, fish, or animal products, which makes the menu inherently suitable for vegetarians.

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
EvidenceOpen evidence file
08
ingrained restaurant, photo: ingrained
08 / 25

ingrained

Chicago · Vegan · Vegetarian · $⁠$
VegA+
GF·CoeliacA+
VeganA+
DairyA+
EggA+
SoyA+
SugarA+
PescA+

A 100% vegan kitchen is inherently vegetarian. The venue's website confirms it is 'fully vegan'.

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
EvidenceOpen evidence file
09
Lucky Cross restaurant, photo: Lucky Cross
09 / 25

Lucky Cross

Chicago · $⁠$
VegA+
VeganC

HappyCow lists Lucky Cross as 'Vegetarian' and describes it as a 'mostly vegan eatery (honey is the exception)' serving smoothies, juices, soups, oatmeal, granola.

Mon8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tue8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wed8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thu8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Fri8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
EvidenceOpen evidence file
10
Veggitopia restaurant, photo: Veggitopia
10 / 25

Veggitopia

Chicago · Vegan · Vegetarian · $
VegA+
VeganA+

As a fully vegan kitchen, all dishes are vegetarian by definition. No animal products are used.

Mon9:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tue9:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wed9:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thu9:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Fri9:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Sat3:00 to 9:00 PM
Sun2:00 to 9:00 PM
EvidenceOpen evidence file
11
Sunny Bowls restaurant, photo: Sunny Bowls
11 / 25

Sunny Bowls

Chicago · Vegetarian · $
VegA
GF·CoeliacA
VeganA
NutB
DairyA
EggB
ShellB

The menu marks vegetarian items with a V. Several vegetarian soups, salads, and smoothie bowls are offered. The kitchen is shared, and some menu items contain meat or fish. No dedicated vegetarian prep area is mentioned.

Mon8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Tue8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Wed8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Thu8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Fri8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
EvidenceOpen evidence file
12
Gayle V's Best Ever Grilled Cheese restaurant, photo: Gayle V's Best Ever Grilled Cheese
12 / 25

Gayle V's Best Ever Grilled Cheese

Chicago · Vegan · Vegetarian · $⁠$
VegB
GF·CoeliacA
VeganB
DairyC

Many menu items are marked vegetarian (e.g., The Classic, Southport, River Valley). Shared kitchen with meat options. No dedicated vegetarian area.

Mon8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tue8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wed8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thu8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Fri8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sat10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SunClosed
EvidenceOpen evidence file
13
Handlebar restaurant, photo: Luis Sebastian
13 / 25

Handlebar

Chicago · Vegetarian · Vegan · $⁠$
VegB
GF·CoeliacB
VeganB
DairyB
EggB
PescB

The restaurant describes itself as vegetarian and vegan comfort food. Its menu includes many vegetarian options, though it also serves fish and the kitchen is shared.

Mon10:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Tue10:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Wed10:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Thu10:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Fri10:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Sat9:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Sun9:00 AM to 12:00 AM
EvidenceOpen evidence file
14
Rosati's Pizza restaurant, photo: Rosati's Pizza
14 / 25

Rosati's Pizza

Chicago Loop · Pizza · $⁠$
VegB
GF·CoeliacB

The menu clearly marks two pizzas as 'Vegetarian' (The Veggie and White Pizza).

MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
SatClosed
Sun11am – 12am (Chicago Downtown location; other locations may vary)
EvidenceOpen evidence file
15
Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! restaurant, photo: Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!
15 / 25

Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!

Chicago · Spanish · $⁠$
VegB
GF·CoeliacB
VeganB

The menu marks vegetarian items with a dedicated icon. The kitchen is shared, no dedicated equipment is used, and the standard disclaimer applies.

Mon3:30 to 9:00 PM
Tue3:30 to 9:00 PM
Wed3:30 to 9:00 PM
Thu3:30 to 9:00 PM
Fri11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Sat11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Sun11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
EvidenceOpen evidence file
16
Sopraffina Marketcaffe restaurant, photo: Vitaliy Vergeles
16 / 25

Sopraffina Marketcaffe

Chicago · Italian · $⁠$
VegB
GF·CoeliacB
VeganB

The menu marks vegetarian items such as the Breakfast Burrito, Stuffed Shells, and Cavatappi Primavera. The kitchen is shared, and there is no dedicated vegetarian preparation area.

Mon7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Tue7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Wed7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Thu7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Fri7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
EvidenceOpen evidence file
17
Beatrix Loop restaurant, photo: Floyd
17 / 25

Beatrix Loop

Chicago · $⁠$
VegB
GF·CoeliacA
VeganB

Menu items are marked 'v' for vegetarian, but no dedicated prep area or fryer is indicated. Shared kitchen with cross-contamination risk.

Mon7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Tue7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Wed7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Thu7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Fri7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
EvidenceOpen evidence file
18
FARE restaurant, photo: Chris Ridgeway
18 / 25

FARE

Chicago · Cafe · $⁠$
VegB
GF·CoeliacB
VeganB
NutB
DairyB
EggB
SoyB
ShellB

The menu marks many items with a V icon. The catering FAQ states the menu includes 'plenty of ... vegetarian' options.

Mon7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tue7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wed7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thu7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Fri7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
EvidenceOpen evidence file
19
Flying Saucer restaurant, photo: Flying Saucer
19 / 25

Flying Saucer

Chicago · Brunch · $⁠$
VegB
VeganB

The menu offers vegetarian gravy, vegetarian options, and a 'Trucker Bowl' that can be made vegetarian. However, the kitchen is shared with meat and fish, and there is no dedicated prep area or fryer mentioned.

Mon9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tue9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wed9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thu9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Fri9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Sat8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Sun8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
EvidenceOpen evidence file
20
Pizzeria Portofino restaurant, photo: Pizzeria Portofino
20 / 25

Pizzeria Portofino

Chicago · Pizza · $⁠$
VegB
GF·CoeliacB
VeganC
NutC
DairyC
EggC
SoyC
ShellC
HalalD
KosherD
FODMAPC
SugarC
PescB
KetoC

The menu offers several vegetarian items (e.g., Margherita pizza, Arugula Salad, Spaghetti Marinara, various antipasti). However, the menu does not mark vegetarian items, and there is no dedicated vegetarian prep area.

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 9:00 PM
Fri11:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Sat11:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Sun11:00 AM to 9:30 PM
EvidenceOpen evidence file
21
Port Union restaurant, photo: Port Union
21 / 25

Port Union

Chicago · $⁠$
VegB
VeganB

Menu marks vegetarian/plant-based items with 🌱 symbol (e.g., Oyster Mushroom, Roasted Beets & Coconut). Shared kitchen with no dedicated prep or fryer; cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

MonClosed
Tue5:00 to 9:00 PM
Wed5:00 to 9:00 PM
Thu5:00 to 9:00 PM
Fri5:00 to 10:00 PM
Sat5:00 to 10:00 PM
Sun5:00 to 7:45 PM
EvidenceOpen evidence file
22
Protein Bar & Kitchen restaurant, photo: Protein Bar & Kitchen
22 / 25

Protein Bar & Kitchen

Chicago · Brunch · Vegan · $⁠$
VegB
GF·CoeliacB
VeganB
DairyC
FODMAPC
KetoC

Vegetarian options are clearly marked on the menu. Staff are trained. The kitchen is shared and has no dedicated equipment, so there is a risk of cross-contamination.

Mon6:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tue6:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wed6:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thu6:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Fri6:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
EvidenceOpen evidence file
23
Siena Tavern restaurant, photo: Siena Tavern
23 / 25

Siena Tavern

Chicago · Italian · $⁠$⁠$
VegB
GF·CoeliacB
VeganB

Menu marks numerous dishes as 'vegetarian'. The kitchen is shared, and the restaurant does not mention a separate preparation area or staff training for vegetarian needs. No accreditation is noted.

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 12:00 AM
Sat11:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Sun11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
EvidenceOpen evidence file
24
The Berghoff Restaurant restaurant, photo: The Berghoff Restaurant
24 / 25

The Berghoff Restaurant

Chicago · German · $⁠$
VegB
GF·CoeliacB

Vegetarian options are marked on the menu with a caveat that fryers are shared with breaded meats. No dedicated equipment for vegetarian preparation. Cross-contamination risk is acknowledged by the venue.

Mon11:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 8:00 PM
EvidenceOpen evidence file
25
True Food Kitchen restaurant, photo: True Food Kitchen
25 / 25

True Food Kitchen

Chicago · Vegan · Vegetarian · $⁠$
VegB
GF·CoeliacB
VeganB

The venue's location page describes the restaurant as 'friendly to vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free guests'. The Tribeca Citizen article also notes vegetarian options.

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 9:00 PM
Fri11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Sat10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Sun10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
EvidenceOpen evidence file