Hidden gems - Vegan Restaurants in Chicago, United States not to miss (Updated February, 2024)

Hidden gems: Vegan Restaurants in Chicago

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Chicago. This list contains 14 places from Vegan Restaurants category.

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Beyond Rice

Korean restaurant

👍👍 This place is freakin awesome! The food is delicious and the staff is always friendly. They keep everything very clean and organized and their prices are pretty fair. The chicken is my favorite but you also cant go wrong with the pork. If you're in the loop you HAVE to try Beyond Rice, believe me y...

5.00 (82 reviews)

Sunny Bowls

Soup restaurant

Homey counter-serve for soups, salads & smoothie bowls, plus spreads with a choice of bread options.

$ $$$

4.90 (54 reviews)

Don Bucio's Taqueria

Vegan restaurant

👍👍 best vegan mexican food! this restaurant is a blessing to Chicago. don’t think twice, just go. you won’t regret it!

$$ $$

4.80 (132 reviews)

Just Salad

Health food restaurant

Customized salads, wraps & smoothies are the specialties of this counter-service chain.

$$ $$

4.70 (73 reviews)

Vegan World Cafe

Vegan restaurant

👍👍 Great food and great service. Not a vegan but they make some great food and they are a local business. I just the seating was a little better. I highly recommend the chicken and beef tacos and hibiscus tea

$$ $$

4.60 (136 reviews)

elephant + vine

Vegan restaurant

👍👍 I recently had the pleasure of dining at Elephant + Vine, a restaurant that offers a variety of vegan and vegetarian options. Located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood, Elephant + Vine has a bright, cozy, and inviting atmosphere with an industrial plant decor that adds to the overall dining experien...

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4.60 (117 reviews)

Salaam Restaurant & Bakery.

Halal restaurant

👍👍 To be honest all I wanted was a plain fish sandwich and didn’t really expect much as I was short on time but still very hungry. The fish sandwich was not only well-seasoned and delicious, it satisfied my appetite completely! The staff is very warm and friendly, it felt like home. Thank you Salaam!

4.60 (73 reviews)

Betty bot shop

Bakery

😠 Says they are open Monday 10a-6p. I’m here now at 1:23p and they are closed. The whole area is VERY sketchy. Bring your mace. The shop itself looks like it’s seen better days…

4.60 (48 reviews)

Just Salad

Health food restaurant

Customized salads, wraps & smoothies are the specialties of this counter-service chain.

$$ $$

4.60 (30 reviews)

Protein Bar & Kitchen

Health food restaurant

Health-minded local chain for smoothies, salads, burritos & more in an upscale fast-food format.

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4.50 (128 reviews)

The Black Vegan

Restaurant

👍👍 The atmosphere was beautiful. I love the positive vibes and affirmations around the restaurant. I got fries with mild sauce and the Italian beef fries. OMG, the Italian beef fries were amazing. It reminded me of the old school cheese fries but BETTER! This is absolutely my FAVORITE VEGAN restauran...

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4.50 (123 reviews)

Fons Empanadas

Vegan restaurant

👍👍 Super great vegan spot! The empanadas were hot and flavorful, and the staff was very kind. There’s not a whole lot of seating, and there’s no restroom even for customers. I’d love to go again and try the other flavors!

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4.50 (106 reviews)

Flipcrêpes

Food manufacturer

Counter-serve spot in the French Market for sweet & savory crêpes with gluten-free & vegan options.

$ $$$

4.50 (100 reviews)

The Cafeteria

Restaurant

Modern pit stop for health-minded bowls & salads including prepared items to-go & fresh juices.

$$ $$

4.50 (92 reviews)

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Hidden gems: Vegan Restaurants in Chicago, United States