Best Vegan Restaurants in Chicago
USA · Ranked #31 of 158 cities · Score 71.6/100
Diverse vegan scene. Excellent menu labeling.
Chicago scores 71.6/100 on our vegan city index with 98 vegan-friendly venues out of 604 analyzed. 46 are fully vegan restaurants.
98 vegan-friendly · 124 high quality · 604 analyzed
Top Vegan-Friendly Venues
What do the letter grades mean?
Each venue gets a Vegan Friendliness grade from A to E. It tells you how easy it is to eat vegan there — before you go.
A
Outstanding B
Very Good C
Good D
Limited E
Poor Vegan Options
How many dishes can you actually order?
Protein Sources
Tofu, tempeh, seitan — or just vegetables?
Menu Clarity
Are vegan items clearly marked?
Staff Knowledge
Will they understand what you need?
#1 Alice & Friends' Vegan Kitchen
A
Asian Fusion, Ramen Vegan $$
#2 La Esperanza
B
Mexican, Handmade $$
enchiladatacospozole
#3 Majani
A
Soul Food, Mac & Cheese Vegan $$
mac and cheesetacofried grits
#4 Indienne
C
Indian, Vegan Tasting Menu $$$$
#5 Sweet Rice
C
Thai Vegan Menu, Seitan Dishes $$
fried ricegui chaimock duck
#6 Fry Like An Eagle
A
American Hot Dogs Vegan $$
burgerhush puppiesfries
#7 Cafecito - Loop
B
Cuban Sandwiches $$
sandwichburgerla playa sandwich
#8 Penelope’s Vegan Taqueria
A
Mexican Tacos, Horchata Vegan $$$
tacohorchataenchilada
#9 Liberation Kitchen
A
American Fast Food, Donuts Vegan $$
donutcakeburger
#10
Elephant+Vine
A
Burgers, Fast Food Vegan $$
burgerwrapsanta fe wrap
#11 Pie Pie My Darling
A
Bakery, Cakes Vegan $$
cakecookiecarrot cake
#12 Beacon Doughnuts
A
Donuts, Bakery Vegan $$
donutboston cream doughnutblueberry pancake doughnut
#13 Runaway Cow
A
Ice Cream, Soft Serve Vegan $$
soft servesnowstormsundae
#14 Lula Cafe
B
Cafe, Tofu Scramble $$$
tofu scrambletaginebreakfast burrito
#15 Defloured
B
Bakery, Gluten-Free $$
cakecookieoatmeal cream pie
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chicago good for vegans?
Chicago scores 71.6/100 on our vegan city index. The city has 98 vegan-friendly venues and 124 high-quality restaurants out of 604 total venues analyzed.
How many vegan restaurants are in Chicago?
Chicago has 46 fully vegan restaurants and 19 vegetarian restaurants. In total, 98 venues score B+ or higher on the Vegan Friendliness Index, meaning they offer strong vegan options.
What are the best cuisines for vegans in Chicago?
The best cuisines for vegans in Chicago include American, Asian, Mexican, Pizza, Japanese. These cuisine types consistently offer the most and best vegan options across the city.
Where should vegans eat in Chicago?
Top-rated options for vegans in Chicago include Alice & Friends' Vegan Kitchen, La Esperanza, Majani. These venues rank highest on our Vegan Friendliness Index based on menu coverage, quality, and community reviews.
What are the best neighborhoods for vegan food in Chicago?
Chicago has vegan-friendly options spread across multiple neighborhoods. The venues ranked above represent the best picks regardless of location.
