- VeganSpicy Tuna Roll
- VeganDragon Roll
tempura broccoli, spinach, avocado, unagi
- VeganTorched & Pressed
Best US city for vegansWalletHub 2026
What a year of Chicago’s menus is worth
An estimate. 983 restaurants here serve a vegan main, and 10% of the mains on their menus are ones a vegan can order, so about 16,450 vegan meals a day are ordered in place of a meat meal.
about 40,000,000 lbs of CO₂e kept out of the air
about 2,200,000,000 gallons of water saved
about 60,000,000 sq ft of forest spared
about 2,000,000 animals spared
about 6,000,000 plant-based meals
the average city we cover. Per-day figures from Cowspiracy and The Vegan Calculator, the same ones your profile uses. Restaurant covers from Technomic; the share of vegan dishes actually ordered from Garnett et al., PNAS 2019. Menus say what a city offers, not what was ordered.
tempura broccoli, spinach, avocado, unagi
vegan steamed bao bun with cabbage, carrot, onion, garlic and tofu filling
pineapple, kale, apple, mango, spirulina, coconut milk
whole wheat bun, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, avocado, in house made mayo and cashew spread
Japan · The First 101oz 902oz 180
Japan · Days1oz 112oz 22
Hokkaido, Japan · Shoman "Lesser Ripening"1oz 312oz 62
Salads · (gluten free)
(vegan)
Hot · Available individually with just eggs & potatoes meal (vegan, gluten free)
Weekday · Rich tomato sauce, basil, and parmesan
Starters · Lightly Battered Cauliflower served with yoru choice of dipping sauce- Soul Vegan BBQ Sauce, Garlic Sauce, or Chicago's own Buffalo Sauce
Starters · Lightly Battered Mushrooms - Lightly Battered Mushrooms served with your chioice of dipping sauce- Soul Vegan BBQ Sauce, Garlic Sauce, or Chicago's Own Buffalo Sauce
Appetizers · 6 pieces of grape leaves stuffed with rice, veggies, and spices
Saj Sandwiches · grilled eggplant tomato,cucumber and tahini sauce wrapped in flat bread and toasted
Protein bowl · Rice,salad,4 PC falafel topped with tahini served in a bowl with pita
Quinoa & Black Bean Power Bowl
Apple with Almond Butter + Carrot Sticks with Hummus
Fresh Start · fresh fruit, tajin, chamoy, pepitas, coconut
Shareables · agave, sriracha, sesame seeds
Sweets · berries, melon, grapes, pineapple, watermelon
italian green beans sautéed with onions, whole cloves of garlic, fresh tomatoes, and extra virgin olive oil
crispy, fried vegan patties made with ground chickpeas, fava beans, onions and herbs, served with tomato slices and tahini lemon dressing
a delicate mixture of chopped parsley, sweet onions, diced tomatoes, bulgur, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and fine herbs
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
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
A Beyond Meat bratwurst grilled & served on a toasted pretzel bun with yellow mustard, sweet relish, & caramelized grilled onions. Game day flavor, no
spicy chili crunch, basil oil
Sandwiches & Wraps
Wraps
Banana, walnut, cinnamon, fig
Pineapple, carrot, ginger, lemon
Orange, carrot, apple
Vegan broth, top with stir fried shiitake, garlic, bean sprout, scallion, cabbage
8 pcs. Avocado, cucumber, carrot
8 pcs. Avocado, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeno, spicy sauce, lime
Banh Mi
Noodle Soup
Ba Le Entrees
(Gluten Free, Vegan)
Soup, Dal Banjara, Chana Masala, Aloo Gobi, Basmati Rice, Tandoori Roti, Papad (Vegan)
Potatoes sautéed with cumin seeds and spices (Vegan)
Sweet plantains, guava jam, peanut butter
Portabella mushrooms, broccolini, red onions, poblano peppers, black beans, corn and seasoned breakfast potatoes* sub fries for GF
Veggies sautéed with garlic and shallots
Salads · Cured Pickle / Lettuce / Tomato / Vegan Aioli
Tacos
Tacos
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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
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
Gourmet Grocery · A loose packed box of delicious, caramely medium to large sized dates! There are approximately 18 dates per 1 lb box. Unpitted. Box measures 4.75in x 6in x 2.25in Certified organic and grown in California
Vegetarian Main Dishes · Combination of potatoes, chickpeas, and mushrooms in spinach
Vegetarian Main Dishes · Potatoes with spinach, herbs, & spices
Vegeterian Appetizers · (2pc) Most famous triangular pastry filled with mashed potatoes and peas
tortilla chips topped with vegan cheddar, avocado, tomatoes, vegan chorizo & fresh jalapeños. served with salsa
Butternut Farm Greens, Artichoke, Peppers, Avocado, Mustard Vinaigrette
Butternut Farm Greens, Fresh Radish, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Werp Farm Greens, Fresh Radish, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Warm · Crispy fried tofu stir fry with jalapeño, and fried garlic
Vegetarian Roll
Vegetarian Roll
Ba Le Entrees
Vegan Banh Mi
Vegan Banh Mi
Apple, Pineapple, grapefruit, grape, banana
Kale, radish, cucumber, bagel croutons, vegan green goddess dressing
Frisee, spinach, shaved mushrooms, fried leeks, almonds, vegan sherry vinaigrette
Eggplant caponata, vegan tofu ricotta, spinach, romesco sauce
Vegetable Maki · Steamed asparagus
Vegetable Maki · Avocado Maki Avocado
Salads · Goma-Ae Steamed spinach topped with sesame sauce and sesame seeds
Spinach cooked with onions, tomatoes, mild spices, and fresh herbs
Choice of palak tofu, mutter tofu, or okra, and yellow dal and served with basmati rice and naan
Garlic whole wheat bread served with homemade barbeque eggplant garnished with cilantro, tomato, and onions. Mint sauce on the side
Soups & Salads · Freshly diced cucumbers, tomato & red onions, tossed with lemon juice and a touch of mint
Appetizers · Roasted eggplant blended with tahini, fresh garlic, parsley & lemon juice; topped with
Appetizers · Chickpeas, fresh vegetables & spices ground then lightly fried in vegetable oil. Served
Garlic sauce, button mushroom, portobello
Spinach, portobello, red onion, black olive, green pepper, tofu crumbles ( no vegan mozzarella )
Palermo’s Unreal Sausage & Pepperoni, fresh garlic, jalapeño, poblano, giardiniera, red onion, vegan mozzarella
Appetizers · Deep Fried Japanese vegetable dumpling, dipped with ponzu sauce. (Vegan, Vegetarian)
Appetizers · Red bean paste inside, coated with Sesame seeds
Vegetable Rolls · Avocado, seaweed, sushi rice
30 • 45
14 • 21
40 • 60
Fresh Start · fresh fruit, tajin, chamoy, pepitas, coconut
crisp radish, shaved cucumber, fine herbs, aged balsamic vinaigrette
Classics · johnnie walker black, carpano antica formula, cherry heering, orange
two sides and drink
Toasts, Paninis & Soups · Housemade and 100% plant-based, this rich, velvety soup is slow-cooked for hours and crafted from sun-dried tomatoes, almond milk, and Kettle & Fire® vegetable broth, blended with sweet onion, carrot, garlic, and oregano for balanced depth and natural sweetness. Finished with a touch of balsamic and maple, and topped with fresh basil and sourdough croutons for the perfect savory crunch, it offers a creamy texture and rich, warming flavor that feels like comfort in a bowl.Almond milk*, Kettle & Fire® Vegetable Stock (Water, Tomato Paste, Sea Salt, Mushrooms, Vegetable Extract (Carrots, Onions, Leeks)), Sundried Tomatoes*, Carrot*, Nutritional Yeast, Vermont Maple Syrup, Garlic*, Sweet Onion*, Oregano*, Basil*, Balsamic Vinegar*, Pink Salt, Black Pepper, Chili Flakes*. (*organic) (GF, v)Topped with fresh basil and Kooshy® Sourdough Croutons (Organic Wheat Flour, Sunflower Oil, Sea Salt, Cane Sugar, Black Pepper, Wheat Sourdough, Yeast, Rosemary Extract). (Contains: Wheat; Remove croutons
Housemade Snacks · pecans*, Vermont maple syrup*, extra virgin coconut oil*, pink salt. (*organic)
Housemade Snacks · coconut butter*, peanut butter*, Vermont maple syrup*, cacao nibs*, maitake mushroom extract, pink salt, cacao powder*, hemp seeds*, ceylon cinnamon*. (*organic)
Banana, walnut, cinnamon, fig
Banana, mango, pineapple, coconut milk
Playa Acai® base topped with freshly diced apples, blueberry flax granola, walnuts and banana fanned across the bowl, finished with a peanut butter drizzle and a dusting of cinnamon for a mix of crisp apple, warm spice and nutty crunch
Squash blossom, cilantro, onion, handmade tortilla. Allergen note: contains nightshade, allium
Corn smut on a handmade tortilla. (Add toppings in Add Ons) Allergen note: contains nightshade, allium
[Crisp lentil wafers fried or baked]
[Potatoes, onion, cauliflower chick-pea batter fried]
[Crunchy rice snack served with onion, tomato, cilantro & dried mango powder, with tamarind sauce]
Smoky roasted eggplant pureed with tahini, garlic, and fresh lemon juice. Topped with olive oil and served with pita
Tender grape leaves stuffed with seasoned rice, fresh herbs, and spices
Ground chickpeas mixed with parsley, fresh herbs and spices. Served with tahini sauce