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Chicago

Best US city for vegansWalletHub 2026

What a year of Chicago’s menus is worth

~2.1 million animals spared

~43 million lbs of CO₂e avoided

~2.3 billion gallons of water saved

~64 million sq ft of forest spared

~6.4 million plant-based meals

Average city

Estimated from 1,114 restaurants here, using Cowspiracy, The Vegan Calculator, Technomic and Garnett et al., PNAS 2019.

Vegan restaurants in Chicago, IL

44vegan
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Veggie Grill

American · 911 W Randolph St
  • Vegan as it Comes
  • Chik'n Tenders

    Classic crispy or Buffalo style chik'n tenders. Served with your choice of dipping sauce (BBQ, ranch, Buffalo, blue cheese, hunny mustard, orange glaze)

  • Fresh Summer Rolls

    Crispy organic tofu, mango, cabbage, carrots, cucumber, and fresh herbs wrapped in rice paper. Served with house-made peanut sauce

  • Southwest Nachos

    Crisp, fresh-fried organic tortilla chips topped with house-made queso, Tex-Mex beefy crumbles or chopped grilled chik'n, ranchero beans, house-made guacamole, pico de gallo, and jalapenos. Finished with a drizzle of tangy pepper crema

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34vegan
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Loving Heart

American · 838 W Montrose Ave
  • Vegan as it Comes
  • Steamed Bao

    vegan steamed bao bun with cabbage, carrot, onion, garlic and tofu filling

  • Almost Certainly Vegan
  • Sunshine in a cup

    pineapple, kale, apple, mango, spirulina, coconut milk

  • Beyond Burger

    whole wheat bun, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, avocado, in house made mayo and cashew spread

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20vegan
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Soul Vegan Luv

American · 11722 S Western Ave
  • Vegan as it Comes
  • Spaghetti classic

    Weekday · Rich tomato sauce, basil, and parmesan

  • Battered Tofu Sticks

    Starters · Lightly Battered Tofu served with yoru choice of dipping sauce - Soul Vegan BBQ Sauce, Garlic Sauce, or Chicago's own Buffalo Sauce Gluten Free

  • Soul Vegan Live Plate

    Soup or Salads · Marinated Kale Green Salad, Carrot Supreme, Bean Curd

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18vegan
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Le Pita Fresh

Mediterranean · 6141 N Broadway
  • Vegan as it Comes
  • Dolma

    Appetizers · 6 pieces of grape leaves stuffed with rice, veggies, and spices

  • Eggplant Falafel Saj

    Saj Sandwiches · grilled eggplant tomato,cucumber and tahini sauce wrapped in flat bread and toasted

  • Falafel Bowl

    Protein bowl · Rice,salad,4 PC falafel topped with tahini served in a bowl with pita

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16vegan
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Aladdin's Eatery

Mediterranean · 614 W Diversey Pkwy
  • Almost Certainly Vegan
  • Loubie Bzeit

    italian green beans sautéed with onions, whole cloves of garlic, fresh tomatoes, and extra virgin olive oil

  • Falafel

    crispy, fried vegan patties made with ground chickpeas, fava beans, onions and herbs, served with tomato slices and tahini lemon dressing

  • Tabouli

    a delicate mixture of chopped parsley, sweet onions, diced tomatoes, bulgur, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and fine herbs

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15vegan
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Yard House

American · 1500 N Clybourn Ave
  • Almost Certainly Vegan
  • Gardein Buffalo Wings

    Buffalo Wings, Gardein w/ Ranch Dressing, Appetizers, Gardein, Eat, Eat Menu, Snacks, Appetizers, Pizzas & Platters, Appetizer Add On, Dinner, Menu 3, Menu 4, Gardein Menu, Lunch, Menu 1, Lunch, Menu 2, Vegetarian YardHouse

  • Gardein Firecracker Wings

    Gardein Firecracker Wings w/ Spicy Sesame Garlic Plum Glaze & Green Onions, Appetizers, Gardein, Eat, Eat Menu, Snacks, Appetizers, Pizzas & Platters, Appetizer Add On, Dinner, Menu 3, Menu 4, Gardein Menu, Lunch, Menu 1, Menu 2, Vegetarian YardHouse

  • Gardein Jerk Wings
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15vegan
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Nicky's of Beverly

American · 10500 S Western Ave
  • Vegan as it Comes
  • 4 pc Nashville Hot Vegan Tenders

    Four crispy plant-based chicken tenders tossed in Nicky’s signature fiery Nashville hot sauce. Bold, spicy, & seriously addictive—you won’t miss the meat

  • Vegan Banh Mi

    A bold, vibrant plant-based spin on Vietnam’s iconic street sandwich: shredded vegan beef, tangy pickled slaw, fresh jalapeños, pickled red onion, & vegan spicy mayo

  • Vegan Brat

    A Beyond Meat bratwurst grilled & served on a toasted pretzel bun with yellow mustard, sweet relish, & caramelized grilled onions. Game day flavor, no

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13vegan
mains

India House

Indian · 59 W Grand Ave
  • Vegan as it Comes
  • Lentil Soup

    (Gluten Free, Vegan)

  • Vegan Thali

    Soup, Dal Banjara, Chana Masala, Aloo Gobi, Basmati Rice, Tandoori Roti, Papad (Vegan)

  • Jeera Aloo

    Potatoes sautéed with cumin seeds and spices (Vegan)

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13vegan
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Yatai

Japanese · 6230 N Broadway
  • Vegan as it Comes
  • Vegetarian Ramen

    Vegan broth, top with stir fried shiitake, garlic, bean sprout, scallion, cabbage

  • Vegan California Roll

    8 pcs. Avocado, cucumber, carrot

  • Vegan Mexican Roll

    8 pcs. Avocado, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeno, spicy sauce, lime

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12vegan
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Floriole Bakery LLC

American · 1220 W Webster Ave
  • Almost Certainly Vegan
  • Ratatouille

    From the freezer · Our take on the classic French Provençal dish that celebrates the bounty of summer. Nichol's Farm & Orchard eggplant, tomatoes, zucchini, squash, sweet peppers, and onions simply roasted in olive oil, salt, and pepper, then tossed with fresh basil. Delicious on its own with a crusty baguette, or served over rice or pasta for something heartier

  • Diaspora Co. Spices

    Gourmet Grocery · Diaspora Co. Spices was founded to radically reimagine the spice trade: investing money, equity and power into the best regenerative spice farms across South Asia, and bringing wildly delicious, hella potent flavors into your home cooking. Diaspora Co. is a queer, woman of color owned & led biz, so beyond championing gorgeous heirloom spice varieties, we’re committed to creating something for us, by us. Deepening what “Made in South Asia'' can mean, and how we tell our stories of freedom, struggle, and diaspora through food

  • Jam Floriole

    Gourmet Grocery · Made for Floriole by hand in Beloit Wisconsin. Each jar or bottle is handcrafted to provide the best tasting, classic preserved local foods

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12vegan
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Eris Brewery and Cider House

American · 4240 W Irving Park Rd
  • Vegan as it Comes
  • Vegan Breakfast Hash

    Portabella mushrooms, broccolini, red onions, poblano peppers, black beans, corn and seasoned breakfast potatoes* sub fries for GF

  • Crispy sliced breakfast potatoes (VG/GF)
  • Broccolini (VG / GF)

    Veggies sautéed with garlic and shallots

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12vegan
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Rangoli-Indian Cuisine

Indian · 2413-2415 N Clark St
  • Vegan as it Comes
  • 305. Kolvari "D" Saag

    Vegetarian Main Dishes · Combination of potatoes, chickpeas, and mushrooms in spinach

  • 316. Aloo Palak

    Vegetarian Main Dishes · Potatoes with spinach, herbs, & spices

  • Almost Certainly Vegan
  • 101. Veggie Samosa

    Vegeterian Appetizers · (2pc) Most famous triangular pastry filled with mashed potatoes and peas

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12vegan
mains

The Black Vegan

American · 2300 S Kedzie Ave
  • Vegan as it Comes
  • Yummy Plant Based Tacos!

    Oyster Mushroom Tacos Ground Beefless Tacis 🚗 Delivery Only FREE Delivery Until 1:00 AM Limited quantities available. Order now before we sell out!

  • Cooking Class: Learn How to Make Lion's Mane Wings + Oyster Mushroom Tacos - Aug 30th

    LOVE OUR FOOD? NOW YOU CAN LEARN HOW WE MAKE IT! We're opening up the kitchen for a special hands-on cooking experience featuring two of our most popular menu items: LION'S MANE WINGS + OYSTER MUSHROOM TACOS You'll actually make them yourself while learning our techniques and getting step-by-step guidance. $75 — ONE CLASS $100 — BOTH CLASSES SAVE $50 WHEN YOU TAKE BOTH! AUGUST 30 • CHICAGO 1–3 PM — Lion's Mane Wings 3–6 PM — Oyster Mushroom Tacos 7261 S Exchange Come learn the dishes everyone's talking about — then keep coming back to enjoy the ones we make for you. 😉 SHOPBLACKVEGAN.COM

  • 6pc Spicy Portabella Wings with small side

    *contains wheat

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10vegan
mains

Reno

American · 2607 N Milwaukee Ave
  • Vegan as it Comes
  • Kale (vegan)

    Kale, radish, cucumber, bagel croutons, vegan green goddess dressing

  • Frisee spinach (vegan)

    Frisee, spinach, shaved mushrooms, fried leeks, almonds, vegan sherry vinaigrette

  • Il Capo (vegan)

    Eggplant caponata, vegan tofu ricotta, spinach, romesco sauce

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10vegan
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Maharaj Indian Grill

Indian · 333 S State St
  • Vegan as it Comes
  • Sarson ka Saag

    Spinach cooked with onions, tomatoes, mild spices, and fresh herbs

  • Vegan Lunch Express

    Choice of palak tofu, mutter tofu, or okra, and yellow dal and served with basmati rice and naan

  • Vegan Lunch Express 2

    Garlic whole wheat bread served with homemade barbeque eggplant garnished with cilantro, tomato, and onions. Mint sauce on the side

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9vegan
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Dante's Pizza,inc

Italian · 3028 W Armitage Ave
  • Vegan as it Comes
  • Beatrice

    Garlic sauce, button mushroom, portobello

  • GORGON (vegan)

    Spinach, portobello, red onion, black olive, green pepper, tofu crumbles ( no vegan mozzarella )

  • Vegan inferno

    Palermo’s Unreal Sausage & Pepperoni, fresh garlic, jalapeño, poblano, giardiniera, red onion, vegan mozzarella

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9vegan
mains

Noonokabab

Mediterranean · 4707-4713 N Kedzie Ave
  • Vegan as it Comes
  • Persian Salad [12oz]

    Soups & Salads · Freshly diced cucumbers, tomato & red onions, tossed with lemon juice and a touch of mint

  • Almost Certainly Vegan
  • Baba Ghannoush

    Appetizers · Roasted eggplant blended with tahini, fresh garlic, parsley & lemon juice; topped with

  • Falafel

    Appetizers · Chickpeas, fresh vegetables & spices ground then lightly fried in vegetable oil. Served

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9vegan
mains

Sushi Payce

Japanese · 1417 W Fullerton AVE
  • Vegan as it Comes
  • Fried Gyoza Vegetable-炸蔬菜饺子

    Appetizers · Deep Fried Japanese vegetable dumpling, dipped with ponzu sauce. (Vegan, Vegetarian)

  • Almost Certainly Vegan
  • Sesame Balls-芝麻球

    Appetizers · Red bean paste inside, coated with Sesame seeds

  • Avocado Roll

    Vegetable Rolls · Avocado, seaweed, sushi rice

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9vegan
mains

The Commons Club

American · 203 N Wabash Ave
  • Vegan as it Comes
  • Fruta Loca

    Fresh Start · fresh fruit, tajin, chamoy, pepitas, coconut

  • Almost Certainly Vegan
  • Spring Greens

    crisp radish, shaved cucumber, fine herbs, aged balsamic vinaigrette

  • Blood & Sand

    Classics · johnnie walker black, carpano antica formula, cherry heering, orange

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8vegan
mains

The Little India

Indian · 1109 W Bryn Mawr Ave
  • Almost Certainly Vegan
  • Pappadum [2 pcs]

    [Crisp lentil wafers fried or baked]

  • Vegetable Pakora

    [Potatoes, onion, cauliflower chick-pea batter fried]

  • Bhel Puri

    [Crunchy rice snack served with onion, tomato, cilantro & dried mango powder, with tamarind sauce]

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8vegan
mains

Nesh Mediterranean Grill

Mediterranean · 734 W Fullerton Ave
  • Almost Certainly Vegan
  • Baba Ganoush

    Smoky roasted eggplant pureed with tahini, garlic, and fresh lemon juice. Topped with olive oil and served with pita

  • Grape Leaves (Dawali)

    Tender grape leaves stuffed with seasoned rice, fresh herbs, and spices

  • Falafel

    Ground chickpeas mixed with parsley, fresh herbs and spices. Served with tahini sauce

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8vegan
mains

Saucy Pork Hyde Park, LLC

Vietnamese · 1164 E 55th St
  • Vegan as it Comes
  • Panang Tofu Taco (VGN)

    Panang curry tofu taco topped with pickled Asian slaw and served on a corn tortilla (vegan, tofu battered w/ corn starch) Gluten-free

  • Puerto Rican Rice Bowl (VGN)

    Vegan Puerto Rican bowl with Jasmine rice with sazon seasoning, sautéed with edamame beans, carrots, bean sprouts, scallions and your choice of protein: Panang tofu Soy ginger tofu Black bean garlic tofu Grilled veggies Looking for other alternate versions? PR Bowl GLUTEN FREE PR Bowl ORIGINAL

  • Veggie Buddha (VGN)

    Grilled and seasoned with house-made spice poblano peppers, onions and mushrooms, served on French baguette with your choice of side. (vegan)

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