Best Local: Vegan Options

Try these vegan-friendly restaurants in Chicago and the suburbs!

No meat? No dairy? No problem! Chicago features a variety of restaurants serving delicious vegan dishes at affordable prices. Enjoy vegan options from these Chicago and suburban restaurants.

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Eat clean at LYFE Kitchen! LYFE offers a variety of soups, salads, bowls, desserts and even breakfast focused on healthy and clean eating. For vegan options try their quinoa crunch bowl, LYFE veggie burger, chocolate budino, or morning veggie wrap. Located to the left of W Hubbard St. from AMLI River North, or only a 6 minute walk from the Grand Plaza.  

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Get back to the roots at Native Foods Cafe! Centered around sustainable, organic ingredients, Native Foods offers a long list of vegan entrees. Try their Bangkok curry bowl, OC raw chopper salad, avocado crunch wrap, and finish your meal with a vegan chocolate chip cookie. Order online, or visit the cafe at South Clark St., only a 10 minute walk from 215 West Apartments.  

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Visit Chicago Raw for a 100% raw and vegan menu. Raw aims to raise awareness about better, healthier eating options. The menu features favorites such as Chicago raw rolls, raw raviolis, acai bowl, and mock salmon pate. Visit their online store for a list of raw beauty products, supplements, and dehydrated sweets and snacks. Located a block up on Randolph St. from 215 West Apartments, or an 11 minute walk from 73 East Lake.  

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Restaurants offering tasty vegan options in the suburbs can be sparse, but Moveable Feast offers a vegan-friendly menu! The neighborhood cafe uses ingredients from local growers and each dish is made by scratch daily. Choose from salads, sandwiches, entrees and desserts each including various vegan options. Vegan-friendly dishes include stuffed sweet potatoes, winter squash lasagna, quinoa and cauliflower cakes, and a jicama slaw. Only a 10 minute drive from AMLI St. Charles!