We vegans love exploring new vegan restaurants, especially when we are traveling. And these days, no matter where we travel there are amazing vegan dining options to choose from. This page shows some of the best vegan and vegan-friendly dining options contributed by members of our VeganTravel community. These eateries range from vegan fine dining restaurants to fast food takeout and smoothie bars. The vegan dining listings shown on this page were contributed, rated, and reviewed by your fellow vegans. We accept no advertising. Our goal is to provide a platform that truly respects and mirrors our collective vegan opinions and perspectives. As our global vegan community adds additional dining listings, and as we review and rate our favorites, the resulting listings will continually, and more accurately, reflect our global vegan dining preferences. Please consider reviewing and rating the eateries on this page so our vegan community can learn from your dining experiences. And if you know of any vegan eateries we missed, please consider adding them to our site.
Vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants and dining options in Illinois
Chicago Diner, Meat Free Since ’83 – now in Logan Square. Same great vegetarian/vegan comfort food, more cocktails & beer on tap. In house vegan bakery, Award Winning Radical Reuben sandwich & Vegan Shakes.
kāl’ish Serves 100% Animal Free Indulgence. Burgers & Fries, Diner Style Sandwiches, Soups & Salads During the Week, Biscuits & Sausage Gravy to Fried Chicken & Waffles on the Weekends. Fresh Baked Sweets Always, or until they run out.
Upton’s Breakroom is the in-house cafe attached to Upton’s Naturals HQ. We serve made-to-order vegan comfort food. Eat in, carry out, delivery + catering.
Named after a tart heirloom tomato, Green Zebra is housed in a turn-of-the century three-flat in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood. Chef Shawn McClain opened Green Zebra in April of 2004, offering local foodies, vegetarians, vegans and carnivores produce-focused small plates with an emphasis on seasonality, creativity, and flavor.
The Handlebar is a bar and restaurant in Chicago with primarily vegetarian and vegan options (though not a 100% vegetarian establishment). Vegan options on the menu are clearly labeled, and the menu includes dishes such as wraps, sandwiches, tacos, salads, and classic bar appetizers. Breakfast is served daily until 3pm, with brunch specials on the weekends.
Swirlz Cupcakes offers regular size and mini cupcakes, and features an array of gourmet flavors every day. A line of their gluten-free and vegan gluten-free cupcakes that are sold in their store are also available exclusively at Whole Foods Market, throughout their Regional Midwest Stores.
Online ordering available through ChowNow and PrimeNow (membership required)
B’Gabs Goodies was formed to provide the highest quality soy free raw vegetarian and vegan foods which are packed with vitamins, enzymes, vegetable based proteins and nutrients. It is important to B’Gabs Goodies that the foods we offer are equally beautiful in presentation and delectable in taste. We believe that every person that desires to upgrade their food choices to include more live and vibrant fresh fruit, veggies, nuts and seeds should be able to do so. We value and promote the practice of clean living by using organic and local products when available and offer additional life enhancing tools to aid in your transition to a cleaner, healthier, more vibrant lifestyle.
We acknowledge that integrating a holistic approach to your everyday life is often intimidating and challenging. With this in mind we have created what we call ‘a judge free zone’. It is because of our compassion and desire to support you make the changes that you believe are best for you and your loved ones, that B’Gabs Goodies offers support that addresses your whole being.
-Gabrielle Darvassy and Ron Brigel
B’Gabs Goodies
It’s not the food in your life it’s the life in your food
-B’Gabs
Uncommon Ground in Lakeview is a green-focused restaurant that is also home of Greenstar Brewery, Illinois’ First Organic Brewery. Open for brunch, lunch and dinner daily, featuring contemporary comfort cuisine with an emphasis on seasonal, regional, organic ingredients. The bar features house-infused organic cocktails, a selection of local craft beers and an eclectic, sustainable American wine list. Enjoy tree-lined outdoor cafes in the summer & a warm, cozy fireplace in the winter.
The healing mission of raw is to raise awareness worldwide by fresh daily packaging of simple raw goodness of nutrient-rich ingredients & educating our patrons. Originating from the vision of a world enjoying better health, raw strives to deliver only the highest quality, fully uncooked, 100% plant-based products to an under-served community in need. Through the fresh daily packaging of the simple raw goodness of nutrient-rich ingredients & by educating our patrons, the healing mission of raw is to raise awareness worldwide.Everything is made fresh in the store, from raw coconut yogurt to delicious ravioli. We make over 140 raw vegan items every day, as well as fresh smoothies and juice for our customers to enjoy. Our menu includes a wide variety of salads, sprouts, shoots, dressings, sandwiches, sweets and more! We also offer a unique opportunity to have 5 days of meals prepared and packaged for pickup through our raw food takeaway program. Check out our online calendar and blog for upcoming events and interesting articles, then come see us today! Share in this journey of health and vibrancy as we reflect the beautiful vision of raw together.
