Best Vegan Restaurants in Downtown Chicago

We've collected top 10 mentioned vegan restaurants in Downtown Chicago from other articles such as Condé Nast Traveler, Travel Crog, Food Com.

Best Vegan Restaurants in Downtown Chicago

The Chicago Diner, Logan Square
The Chicago Diner, Logan Square
4.7 (2265 ratings)
Hearty plates of diverse vegetarian & vegan diner fare dished out in sleek, casual surrounds.
2333 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
Vegetarian restaurantDinerVegan restaurant
Mentioned by Make it Better
9 of the Best Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants in Chicago and on the North Shore
"The original Wrigleyville location opened in 1983 and they’ve been going strong ever since — a boon to all customers with dietary restrictions. It’s noteworthy that all menu items are either vegan or have a vegan option, and you’ll find many gluten-free dishes as well. They work magic with seitan, evidenced by their grilled “chicken-style” shawarma platter, complete with hummus, pita, lemon wild rice, fresh veggies and vegan tzatziki, or the “Radical Reuben” with corned-beef-style seitan on marbled rye."
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
15 Top Fancy and Healthy Fast Food Restaurants in Chicago
"For 32 years this restaurant has been satisfying vegetarians and meat-eaters alike with a veggie-centric interpretations of greasy spoon staples. Think country fried seitan steak, mushroom “meat” loaf, and cauliflower-kale burgers."
Urban Vegan
Urban Vegan
4.6 (526 ratings)
Vegan food, including dumplings, noodles, rice, curry & burgers, made with seitan & soy-"meat".
1601-1603 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
Vegan restaurantThai restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by Thrillist
The Best Chicago Restaurants for Vegans and Vegetarians
"RavenswoodYour favorite Thai takeout, but for vegansIf you’re a fan of Thai food, you’ll love this vegan-focused Asian restaurant. The menu features all of the staple Thai dishes with a vegan flair like Tom Kha Kai soup and Chicken Satay plus hearty veggie-forward rice and noodle dishes ranging from classic Pad Thai and Pad See Ew to Panang Curry and stir-fried veggie plates. There’s also a selection of veggie burgers and sandwiches for the pickiest of eaters."
Mentioned by Kev's Best
5 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Chicago🥇
"They would like to grab this opportunity to greet you to your home for the great combination of Thai dishes. They give only the freshest and finest ingredients. at Urban Vegan, you will experience the liveliness and excitement of their exhibition kitchen."
ALTHEA
ALTHEA
4.7 (192 ratings)
Stylish spot for chef-driven vegan fare with organic beer, wine & cocktails & panoramic city views.
700 N Michigan Ave 7th floor, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Vegan restaurantBarBrunch restaurantCocktail barFine dining restaurantHealth food restaurantRestaurantVegetarian restaurantWine bar
Native Foods
Native Foods
4.5 (1625 ratings)
Chain for creative, Californian-style vegan fare, including mock-meat dishes, ordered at a counter.
218 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60604, USA
Vegan restaurantTakeout RestaurantRestaurantVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by VacationIdea
14 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Chicago, IL
"Native Foods Café is a fast-casual vegan restaurant chain that operates around the country and serves a menu of hearty meat-free fare. Set in various locations around Chicago and open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Native Foods Café features a menu with a variety of options for every taste, from award-winning Ensalada Azteca and bold and tasty Buddha Bowls to Twister Wraps and Native Chicken Wings and Nachos. Sweet treats for dessert include Oatmeal Créme Pie, and Peanut Butter Parfait, along with freshly brewed Fair Trade coffee and a selection of organic beverages and other drinks."
Mentioned by Do312
Chicago's Best Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants
"You can't miss Native Foods Cafe when it comes to vegetarian diets. Native Foods is a national fast-casual vegetarian chain that offers quick bites like Thai chili Brussel sprouts and full entrees like orange cauliflower with fried brown rice."
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
15 Top Fancy and Healthy Fast Food Restaurants in Chicago
"I can’t believe it’s seitan,” is what you might be saying after a bowl of chili, piled-high Reuben or taco salad that are all completely vegan. Cashew cheese, faux bacon and organic tempeh are used to make every item meat- and dairy-free."
Alice & Friends' Vegan Kitchen
Alice & Friends' Vegan Kitchen
4.7 (512 ratings)
Plant-based burgers, Asian-inspired entrees & housemade desserts served in relaxed surrounds.
5812 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660, USA
Vegan restaurant
Mentioned by Choose Chicago
11 vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Chicago for a meat-free meal
"Vegans rejoice — you’ll be able to satisfy all your cravings for Asian flavors at Alice & Friends Vegan Kitchen. This “wonderland for vegans” is dedicated to crafting flavorful, healthy 100% vegan dishes that change how diners think about a plant-based diet. Choose from an extensive list of entrees, including miso ramen, chow mein, bibimbap with smoked tofu, chana masala poke bowl, and so much more."
Mentioned by Voyaging Herbivore
13 Vegan Restaurants in Chicago, IL You NEED to Visit
"Veganism supports a more ethical and sustainable world, and Alice & Friends Vegan Kitchen in Chicago, IL embody just these principles!. You’ll find delicious food from around the world, and what’s even better is that their menu is seasonal. That means you’ll know that your purchase doesn’t have to be flown from across the world to make it to your plate."
Chicago Raw
Chicago Raw
4 (67 ratings)
Health-focused counter-serve dispensing uncooked, plant-based entrees, desserts & smoothies.
131 N Clinton St #7, Chicago, IL 60661, USA
Vegetarian restaurantHealth food restaurantRestaurantVegan restaurant
Mentioned by VacationIdea
14 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Chicago, IL
"Founded by savvy foodies Carole Jones and Polly Byrd with the aim of raising awareness of the amazing benefits of eating raw foods, Chicago Raw serves a variety of high quality, fully uncooked, 100% plant-based products, and plates. Delicious dishes include collard burritos, spinach lasagna, fresh ravioli, and sweet potato pancakes, while sweet treats range from a decadent carrot cake packed with apricot, walnuts, fresh carrot, and cinnamon to homemade coconut macaroons with shredded coconut, almonds, and vanilla. Chicago Raw is open from Monday through Saturday for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and is closed on Sundays."
Mentioned by Make it Better
9 of the Best Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants in Chicago and on the North Shore
"Raw food, a subset of vegan cuisine, is hard to do well, but Chicago RAW has been diligently working at it for more than 10 years and they have ably filled that niche. Nuts are the main protein source and are used in myriad creative ways. You’ll find healthy raw juices and elixirs, smoothies (the Cinnamon Crunch with banana, granola, hemp seed, cinnamon, and almond milk will make you a believer), creative entrees (like the Fresh Spinach Lasagna with zucchini “noodles,” cashew cheese and marinara sauce), sandwiches, salads, desserts, and more."
Mentioned by Voyaging Herbivore
13 Vegan Restaurants in Chicago, IL You NEED to Visit
"Sourced straight from nature, Chicago Raw is a plant-based and raw restaurant whose goal is to show how food can be high quality fuel for your body. You’ll find a wide variety of options to choose from including breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, drinks, and dessert!. Location: 131 N Clinton St #7, Chicago, IL 60661"
Soupbox
Soupbox
4.3 (350 ratings)
Small storefront with few tables offering a rotating selection of a dozen homemade soups every day.
2943 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
Soup restaurantAmerican restaurantSandwich shopVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Loving Heart Vegan Cafe
Loving Heart Vegan Cafe
4.8 (222 ratings)
Relaxed all-vegan eatery offering coffee, tea, wraps, salads, smoothies & desserts.
838 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
Vegan restaurantOrganic restaurantVegetarian cafe and deliVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by VacationIdea
14 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Chicago, IL
"Loving Heart is a charming café on Montrose Avenue that serves 100% vegan and plant-based fare. The friendly eatery offers a menu of freshly prepared seasonal cuisine made from locally sourced organic ingredients such as potato and kale soup, a selection of burgers and wraps, rice and grain bowls, and sharing plates of nachos and summer rolls. The Green Deva Salad is a house favorite and features organic spinach and romaine lettuce, avocado, red bell pepper, cilantro, seaweed, roasted peanuts, and homemade green ginger pesto."
Mentioned by Cozymeal
The 41 Best Restaurants in Chicago
"One of the most conscientious and best restaurants in Chicago, Loving Heart embraces the modern model of a conscientious vegan eatery by using ingredients that are 80% USDA-certified organic to create a guilt-free, sustainable dining environment. There are wraps, burgers, salads and bowls, or try a weekly meal to make the shift to plant-based less of a hassle. Loving Heart | 838 W."
Mentioned by The Nomadic Vegan
Where to Find the Best Vegan Food in Chicago
"Enjoying a curry bowl from Loving Heart Café out in the fresh air. I love this vegan café. Not only do they support local farmers, but they also use organic ingredients in all of their dishes."
Protein Bar & Kitchen
Protein Bar & Kitchen
4.3 (94 ratings)
Health-minded local chain for smoothies, salads, burritos & more in an upscale fast-food format.
37 S LaSalle St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
Health food restaurantCatererGluten-free restaurantJuice shopVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Cafe 53
Cafe 53
4.5 (463 ratings)
Small, laid-back coffeehouse pairing its java with sandwiches, ice cream & free WiFi in cozy digs.
1369 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
Sandwich shopCafeHalal restaurantVegan restaurant

Best Shopping Malls in Downtown Chicago Area

The Shops at North Bridge
The Shops at North Bridge
4.3 (7650 ratings)4 (38 ratings)
A mix of stores (clothing, jewelry, cosmetics) shares space with a food court & popular restaurants.
520 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Shopping mallShoppingClothing storeRestaurant
Mentioned by Kev's Best
5 Best Shopping Centers in Chicago
"The Shops at North Bridge encompasses Nordstrom, Eataly with 50 stores and 20 restaurants across 6 city blocks. Dine-in at one of their restaurants or enjoy a quick snack at their delicious selection of restaurants like Café Nordstrom, Bhoomi Chai Co., Big Bowl, and many more. Visitors may also enjoy their shopping experience in-person, curbside pickup, virtual queuing, and in-store pickup options."
Mentioned by Elite Traveler
The Best Shopping in Chicago
"The shops at North Bridge welcome shoppers with an architecturally unique exterior: the façade of the 1928 former McGraw-Hill building. When it was demolished the stonework was dismantled, cleaned and repositioned at the site of the North Bridge Mall. Featuring anchor stores such as Nordstrom, Louis Vuitton and Hugo Boss, North Bridge promises a fabulous shopping experience."
Mentioned by Trip101
10 Best Shopping Malls In Chicago, Illinois
"This mall on Michigan Avenue is all about fun, fashion, food and family. The Shops at North Bridge is a four-level shopping centre. It is home to over 50 world-class retailers: fashion stores, cosmetics, toy stores, electronics for tech-savvy visitors, and more."
Southgate Market
Southgate Market
4.5 (983 ratings)
1101 S Canal St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Shopping mall
Pipers Alley Mall
Pipers Alley Mall
4.2 (516 ratings)
Landmark shopping mall offers a variety of retail shops, restaurants & a cinema.
210 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
Shopping mall

Best Rated Movie Theaters in Downtown Chicago

The House Theatre of Chicago
The House Theatre of Chicago
5 (12 ratings)4.5 (11 ratings)
1543 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsTheaters
Music Box Theatre
Music Box Theatre
4.8 (1989 ratings)4.5 (49 ratings)
Elegant 1929 movie theater offering foreign & independent films, plus festivals & midnight movies.
3733 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
Movie theaterConcerts & ShowsTheaters
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
Sights in Chicago
"Southport's main claim to fame is this 1929 movie house, which shows independent and classic films on its two screens. Live organ music…"
The Vic Theatre
The Vic Theatre
4.4 (1438 ratings)4 (60 ratings)
Century-old 5-story vaudeville theater (with 3 bars) that features live music & cult/classic movies.
3145 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, USA
Event venueConcerts & ShowsLive music venueMovie theaterTheaters

Best Comedy Club in Downtown Chicago Area

Jokes and Notes
Jokes and Notes
4.5 (32 ratings)
Professional & amateur acts take the stage at this comedy club with a two-drink minimum for shows.
4641 S King Dr, Chicago, IL 60653, USA
Comedy club
The Comedy Bar
The Comedy Bar
4.3 (569 ratings)
Stand-up comedy venue inside Gino's East River North pizzeria featuring local & national acts.
162 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Comedy clubBarCocktail barEntertainerEvent venueRestaurant
Mentioned by Chicago Traveler
The Best Comedy Clubs in Chicago
"Located on North LaSalle Drive in downtown, The Comedy Bar is a popular Chicago comedy club that brings the laughs to you on a nightly basis. Featuring an upper-level stage and a main-level stage, this popular Chicago attraction overlooks Gino’s Brewing company and each stage seats more than 100 people. Enjoy a cocktail, a few laughs and a casual night out in downtown with a trip to this venue, known as one of the best comedy clubs in Chicago."
Mentioned by Passion Passport
LOL Chicago: A Guide to the Windy City’s Comedy Clubs
"This club has a lot going for it: no drink minimum; no age requirements; pizzas, snacks, and drinks for purchase; and tons of stand-up comedians. Open-mic nights are free, but with relatively inexpensive tickets available for other shows, you might want to consider going to a headlining act — either on the main or B stage. The shows run every night of the week, attracting some of the funniest talent in the city."
Mentioned by Trip101
10 Best Comedy Clubs In Chicago, Illinois
"A post shared by Chris and Kerry Walker (@thewalkertwiins) on Oct 3, 2018 at 8:25am PDT. Guests can enjoy good food and drinks while they watch the acts on stage. Besides comedy shows, burlesque shows are also held here, so check the schedule and plan accordingly if you wish to watch a specific performance."
ComedySportz Chicago
ComedySportz Chicago
4.6 (221 ratings)
All-ages comedy-as-a-sport, complete with referee, with two improv teams competing for applause.
1331 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Comedy club

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