Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Chicago River

We've collected top 10 mentioned vegetarian restaurants in Chicago River from other articles such as Condé Nast Traveler, Resy | Right This Way, Choose Chicago.

Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Chicago River

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 Choose Chicago
11 vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Chicago for a meat-free meal
"One of the city’s classic veg-friendly establishments, The Chicago Diner is proudly “meat free since ‘83”. The entire menu is full of comfort food classics, like poutine, spinach artichoke dip, wings, nachos, country fried steak, and burgers — but every single item is meat-free and can be made vegan (and many of them gluten-free, too). Their flagship sandwich is the “radical reuben” made with corned beef seitan, grilled onions, peppers, sauerkraut, vegan Thousand Islands dressing, and vegan cheese on marbled rye."
Mentioned by Thrillist
The Best Chicago Restaurants for Vegans and Vegetarians
"Lakeview, Logan SquareA Chicago classic serving up meat-free dishes since 1983The Chicago Diner has a cult following as one of the OG veggie-friendly spots in the city. Comfort food classics like wings, nachos, and poutine get a vegan spin, while entrees span global cuisines from Thai basil stir-fry and gyros to a pierogi quesadilla, plus plenty of burgers, sandwiches, and salads. The expansive menu means there’s something for everyone."
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
The 20 Most Iconic Diners in Chicago, 2018 Edition
"Meat free since ‘83” is the slogan at this venerable vegan diner. For 35 years, guests with dietary restrictions have been able to indulge in creative versions of burgers, wings, country fried steak, gyros, and more. In addition, vegan milkshakes and desserts are also available as well as gluten-free options."
Handlebar
Handlebar
4.6 (1487 ratings)
Small, bustling neighborhood restaurant & bar serving seafood & vegetarian/vegan comfort food.
2311 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
Vegetarian restaurantBarRestaurant
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best Vegetarian-Friendly and Vegan Restaurants in Chicago
"Most dishes at Handlebar can be vegan upon request|© Handlebar. Veg lovers flock to this Wicker Park hipster haven for comfort food with a vegetarian twist. Most guests come for the fried avocado tacos, jammed with cabbage slaw, tomatoes, refried beans and house-made ranch, but there’s a bevy of other vegetarian dishes, too, such as a pepita scramble flanked by sweet potatoes, veggie chili mac and cheese, and biscuits and gravy slathered in seitan sausage gravy."
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 Choose Chicago
11 vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Chicago for a meat-free meal
"This Ravenswood gem takes traditional Thai dishes and remakes them using seitan and other meat substitutes. The result is the Asian flavors you love, with none of the meat products. At Urban Vegan, you’ll find almost everything you could order at a typical Thai restaurants: chicken satay (made with soy chicken), steamed dumplings (packed with vegetables), tons of flavorful curries, noodle dishes, stir-fried veggies with rice, and more."
Mentioned by Cozymeal
The 41 Best Restaurants in Chicago
"With a broad selection of Thai and Asian dishes such as tofu satay, grilled vegetable dumplings and papaya salad, Urban Vegan is fully vegan, using soy shrimp and chicken substitutes to capture the full flavor and texture profile of the original meat-friendly recipes. A blend of vegan and Asian flavors is a must in the best restaurants in Chicago. Urban Vegan | 1603 W."
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
urbanbelly
urbanbelly
4.4 (520 ratings)
Functional eatery whipping up hearty Asian fusion grub in straightforward digs with communal tables.
1542 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
Asian fusion restaurantAsian restaurantBarCocktail barFamily restaurantGluten-free restaurantKorean restaurantRamen restaurantRestaurantVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by 10Best
Some of Chicago's Best Take Out Food Options
"From the jump more than a dozen years ago, urbanbelly has been serving flavorful Asian fast-casual food and it only gets better. Led by award-winning Chef Bill Kim and Cornerstone Restaurant Group, the menu lists signature dumplings, bowls and specialties such as the gluten-free and dairy free Coconut Curry Pho and Kim's signature ramen. Order slippery dumplings (stuffed with Korean BBQ beef, chicken red curry or edamame) by the piece and pair 'em with something crispy like Thai fried chicken or Togarashi fries."
Mentioned by Food Com
Chicago's Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants
"It’s fun to eat with your hands as a kid, which makes dumplings a great choice. For a fun mashup, Urbanbelly’s kids’ menu has a cheeseburger dumpling, but there are also more adventurous options like pork-cilantro or chicken curry fillings. Kids can also snack on edamame, slurp noodle soup or practice their chopsticks skills with a rice bowl."
Mentioned by Crazy Family Adventure
25 Fun And Exciting Things To Do In Chicago With Kids
"Our kids weren’t sure about trying the Asian inspired cuisine. They aren’t the most adventurous eaters. But by the time we were done they all LOVED it and wanted to come back the next day."
Blind Faith Cafe
Blind Faith Cafe
4.5 (696 ratings)
Casual restaurant with on-site bakery serving creative vegetarian & vegan fare plus baked goods.
525 Dempster St, Evanston, IL 60201, USA
Vegetarian restaurantBakeryBrunch restaurantCatererVegan restaurant
Lucy’s Cafe
Lucy’s Cafe
4.7 (384 ratings)
Vegetarian & vegan fare in a bright, casual space where the staff follow the late Guru Sri Chinmoy.
2100 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
Vegetarian restaurantBreakfast restaurantLunch restaurant
moonbowls (Healthy Korean Bowls- River North)
moonbowls (Healthy Korean Bowls- River North)
3.6 (22 ratings)
825 N Sedgwick St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
RestaurantGluten-free restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Taco Bell Cantina
Taco Bell Cantina
4.1 (757 ratings)
Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.
178 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Fast food restaurantBreakfast restaurantBurrito restaurantLunch restaurantTakeout RestaurantMexican restaurantRestaurantTaco restaurantTex-Mex 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 Culture Trip
The Best Vegetarian-Friendly and Vegan Restaurants in Chicago
"Loving Heart offers nothing but vegan cuisine|© Loving Heart. This postage-stamp-size café is 100 percent vegan. Using organic products, the kitchen transforms simple ingredients into wheat wraps rolled with sweet potatoes and black beans and summer rolls jammed with ginger pesto, avocado, spinach, seaweed and roasted peanuts."
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."

Best Breweries and Beer Places in Chicago River

Fountainhead Market
Fountainhead Market
4.4 (17 ratings)
1966 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613, USA
Liquor storeBeer storeWine store
Mentioned by Culture Trip
Chicago's Best Rooftop Bars
"Fountainhead is a bar that revolves around beer and also boasts a seasonal rooftop garden. The cozy second-story terrace is rife with Chicagoans clutching steins of German ambers and Czech Pilsners. Along with beer, the menu is replete with bourbon, scotch, whiskey, wine and cocktails, which can be paired with snacks from the kitchen downstairs."
Mentioned by TheCoolist
Blown Away: 18 Best Rooftop Bars in Chicago
"Simple and straightforward, Fountainhead is a North Center bar that opens up seasonally. There’s little in the way of signature cocktails, as beer and whiskey are the focus here, with lots of drafts on tap for the most refined hop-head, and a simple bar food menu that can hit the spot and soak up all those heady brews."
Temperance Beer Co.
Temperance Beer Co.
4.7 (208 ratings)
Brewery with a taproom pouring house beers & offering growlers to go, with occasional food trucks.
2000 Dempster St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA
BreweryBeer gardenBeer store
Mentioned by South Side Social
Top 10 Local Breweries to Visit in Chicago
"Temperance Beer Co. prides itself on doing things differently. That includes offering Temperance Trikonasana, a yoga series that takes place in the brewery that gives 100% of its proceeds to a different nonprofit organization each month. Temperance’s taproom offers flights of five-ounce tasters, half and full pints, 64-ounce growlers and 32-ounce howlers."
Mentioned by Do312
The Best Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries In ...
"Temperance has never been interested in keeping up with the Joneses and has been creating a whole new neighborhood with their award-winning beers and supporting the community since 2013. The Tap Room is now fully open and the best place to quaff their approachable and delicious beers."
Moody Tongue Brewing Company
Moody Tongue Brewing Company
4.6 (239 ratings)4 (14 ratings)
Exotic beers are offered along with oysters & cake at this brewery tasting room with a fireplace.
2515 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
RestaurantFood & DrinkBarBreweryEvent venue
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
20 Great Takeout Restaurants Created by Pandemic Pivots in Chicago
"Moody Tongue moved from Pilsen to near McCormick Place with dreams of creating a tasting-menu restaurant that could attract Michelin attention. That plan never fully developed as the pandemic halted momentum. So the brewery shifted to barbecue with Slagel Family Farms short rib, pork ribs, pulled pork, and more."
Mentioned by Thrillist
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"The gist: After moving to its new brewing facility just south of the Motor Row District, Moody Tongue wisely tapped Michelin-starred chef Jared Wentworth (Longman & Eagle, Dusek’s) to help hone a culinary experience on par with the chef-driven beers they’ve been crafting for years."
Mentioned by Do312
The Best Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries In ...
"Moody Tongue Brewing offers exotic beers along with oysters & their famous 12 layer German chocolate cake at their tasting room with a fireplace. curbside pick-up or delivery by ordering online. Or dine inside and try their famous 12 Layer German Chocolate Cake!"

Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Chicago River

Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain
Spinning J Bakery and Soda Fountain
4.8 (671 ratings)
Seasonal pies, gelato and soda-fountain classics served in quaint surrounds with vintage furniture.
1000 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA
American restaurantBakeryCafeCoffee shopIce cream shopPie shop
Nhu Lan Bakery & Sandwiches
Nhu Lan Bakery & Sandwiches
4.5 (147 ratings)
4810 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640, USA
Sandwich shopBakeryTakeout RestaurantRestaurantVietnamese restaurant
La Fiesta Bakery
La Fiesta Bakery
4.1 (260 ratings)
Spanish-speaking bakeshop with custom cakes & housemade breads, plus a dine-in Mexican restaurant.
6424 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629, USA
Bakery

Best Pastries in Chicago River

Xurro
Xurro
4.6 (996 ratings)
Simple Mexican sweets cafe specializing in churros (fried dough) plus coffee & hot chocolate.
2214 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
Pastry shop
Mentioned by The World and Then Some
The best desserts in Chicago! 20 Amazing places that you HAVE to try
"Churros are one of those glorious desserts that never disappoints. So, if you’re looking to turn your day into a fiesta, head down to the Xurro Factory. This eatery offers one of the best desserts in Chicago, but be warned, it won’t be easy to eat!"
Le Macaron French Pastries
Le Macaron French Pastries
4.8 (72 ratings)
543 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA
Pastry shopCake shopCoffee shopIce cream shopPatisserieTea house
Mentioned by Cool Things Chicago
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"Le Macaron found on West Armitage Avenue invites guests to experience the best of French cuisine. The coffee shop’s website describes its macarons as the perfect delicacy, original and elegant, and we think they’re 100% correct. Le Macaron does offer some really fun flavors alongside the more traditional choices, though: including bubblegum, violet cassis, gingerbread, and strawberry key lime."
Tous Les Jours
Tous Les Jours
4.4 (398 ratings)
2144 S Archer Ave unit a, Chicago, IL 60616, USA
BakeryPastry shop

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Chicago River

The St. Clair Hotel – Magnificent Mile
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