Chicago’s plant-based scene is blooming with delicious vegan options that go far beyond salads. From Wicker Park to Logan Square, innovative chefs are transforming classic Midwestern comfort foods into cruelty-free culinary masterpieces that satisfy even the most dedicated meat lovers.
Whether you’re a longtime vegan or just curious about plant-based dining, the Windy City offers incredible restaurants like Planta Queen, Chicago Diner, and Bloom Plant-Based Kitchen that prove vegan cuisine is anything but boring.
Discover Chicago’s tastiest vegan restaurants right here!
Featured Vegan Restaurants in Chicago
- Chicago Diner
- Cinnaholic
- PLANTA Queen
- Handlebar
- Kitchen 17
- Bloom Plant-Based Kitchen
- Paulie Gee’s
- Kale My Name
- Vegan Plate Chicago
Bloom Plant-Based Kitchen
What to Expect
Monthly themed 8-course vegan tasting menu
Description
Bloom Plant-Based Kitchen offers innovative vegan cuisine crafted by Chef Rodolfo Cuadros, featuring globally-inspired 100% plant-based dishes. Their monthly 8-course tasting menu explores themes like world holidays and sustainability, showcasing creative plant-forward cooking with intricate flavor profiles and thoughtful culinary techniques.
Where: Chicago | More Info: Bloom Plant-Based Kitchen
Chicago Diner
What to Expect
40-year legacy of innovative vegan comfort food
Description
Chicago Diner serves plant-based comfort food classics that reimagine traditional diner fare with vegan creativity. Their famous Reuben sandwich and indulgent milkshakes showcase seitan-based proteins and dairy-free techniques. With over 40 years of experience, they offer daily brunch and inventive menu items that prove vegan cuisine can be hearty and satisfying.
Where: Chicago | More Info: Chicago Diner
Cinnaholic
What to Expect
100% customizable vegan cinnamon rolls
Description
Cinnaholic crafts indulgent, fully customizable vegan cinnamon rolls with innovative flavor combinations and dairy-free toppings. Their gourmet rolls feature plant-based cream cheese frosting and allow guests to mix-and-match frostings like chocolate, vanilla, and seasonal specials. Each roll is made-to-order with creative ingredient combinations.
Where: Chicago | More Info: Cinnaholic
Handlebar
What to Expect
Full-service bar with expansive beer garden
Description
A vegetarian and vegan comfort food restaurant serving scratch-made dishes with global influences. Handlebar offers creative plant-based twists on classic favorites like 'chicken' and waffles, fried avocado tacos, and chili mac. Their full-service bar and beer garden provide a casual, neighborhood dining experience with locally sourced ingredients.
Where: Chicago | More Info: Handlebar
Kale My Name
What to Expect
Multiple national vegan restaurant awards
Description
A 100% plant-based Chicago restaurant serving creative vegan comfort food with global influences. Standout dishes include buffalo tofu wraps, cauliflower wings, and award-winning burgers. Features an extensive drink menu with vegan cocktails, afternoon tea service, and multiple national vegan restaurant awards.
Where: Chicago | More Info: Kale My Name
Kitchen 17
What to Expect
Original vegan Chicago deep-dish pizza
Description
Chicago's pioneering vegan pizza destination crafting 100% plant-based comfort food from scratch. Specializing in the original vegan Chicago deep-dish pizza, Kitchen 17 creates house-made vegan meats, cheeses, and breads with innovative culinary techniques. Their menu features creative pizzas, comfort food classics, and a full bar with cocktails and mocktails.
Where: Chicago | More Info: Kitchen 17
Paulie Gee’s
What to Expect
Wood-fired vegan pizza with innovative plant-based toppings
Description
Paulie Gee's serves wood-fired vegan pizzas with creative plant-based toppings, featuring innovative combinations like the Hellboy with Mike's Hot Honey and vegan sausage. Their Chicago location offers a robust selection of inventive vegan pizzas that transform traditional Neapolitan-style pies into plant-based masterpieces.
Where: Chicago | More Info: Paulie Gee’s
PLANTA Queen
What to Expect
Plant-based Asian fusion with elaborate vegan sushi menu
Description
An innovative vegan Japanese-inspired restaurant featuring creative plant-based sushi, Asian fusion small plates, and inventive cocktails. Standout dishes include crispy gyoza, ahi watermelon nigiri, and General D's cauliflower, with a menu that transforms classic Asian cuisine into vibrant vegan interpretations.
Where: Chicago | More Info: PLANTA Queen
Vegan Plate Chicago
What to Expect
Innovative Asian-inspired vegan comfort food
Description
Vegan Plate Chicago serves creative Asian-inspired vegan cuisine with a focus on plant-based reimaginings of classic dishes. Their menu highlights include crispy soy crab rangoon and innovative plant-based interpretations of traditional favorites, offering a playful and satisfying dining experience for vegan food lovers.
Where: Chicago | More Info: Vegan Plate Chicago