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Guide to Chicago Vegan Restaurants, Vegetarian Restaurants, Natural Foods, & Health Food Stores.

773-774-0276

Now Open: Tue-Sat 12:00pm-9:00pm

Chicago vegan restaurant offering an extensive Korean cuisine menu with dishes like savory pancake, rice noodle soups, dumplings, kimchi, and its signature Dr. K's soup. For dessert, enjoy ginger tea with ice cream and maple cookies. Quiet setting. Moderate.

312-666-7838

Mon-Sun 11:00am-7:30pm

Vegan sandwich shop attached to Upton's Naturals production facility. Offers an array of classic sandwiches made vegan: pastrami, Italian, tempeh, bacon seitan, BLT, and breakfast. Try a side of mashed potatoes & gravy or the fried bacon mac. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

773-274-5800

Now Open: Mon 6:30pm-9:30pm, Wed-Thu 5:00pm-9:00pm, Fri 5:00pm-9:30pm, Sat-Sun 12:00pm-9:30pm

Indian food restaurant, became all-vegan in summer 2013. Has sugar-free vegan desserts and drinks and sometimes raw vegan cheesecake; uses organic tofu sweeteners, agave syrup, and coconut sweetener. Weekdays is a la carte menu. Raw food night on Monday. Vegan buffet on Friday nights and all day Saturday & Sunday. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

773-251-3071

Tue-Fri 10:00am-7:00pm, Sat 10:00am-5:00pm

Raw catering and lifestyle coaching, relocated and opened this cafe location in Dec 2014. Moderate.

312-664-2729

Now Open: Mon-Sun 7:00am-9:00pm

Raw food shop offering grab and go raw meals, snacks, and beverages. Has stool seating along the window. Also sells out of Clinton Street's French Market. Moderate.

773-360-7226

Mon-Fri 8:00am-7:00pm, Sat 9:00am-6:00pm, Sun 10:00am-5:00pm

Little organic health bar offering cold pressed juices, superfood blends, wheatgrass, elixirs, goji bowls, and a few raw food items. Since May 2014. Has outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

773-697-4857

Mon-Sun 8:00am-7:00pm

Cafe providing coffee, tea, veggie sandwiches, bagels, and pastries. Breakfast includes an English muffin with vegan cheese and tempeh bacon. Slow brew coffee option. Casual and artsy with free Wi-Fi. Reported became all vegan since Apr 2013. Has outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

773-840-0752

Mon-Fri 8:00am-7:00pm, Sat 9:00am-7:00pm, Sun 9:00am-5:00pm

A grab-n-go organic cold-pressed juice shop, opened May 2015. Also offering smoothies, nut milks, snacks, prepared raw food and salads.

773-661-1757

Now Open: Wed 3:00pm-9:00pm, Thu-Fri 1:00pm-9:00pm, Sat 12:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-6:00pm

Small cafe opened since 2013. Seats 16. Menu is vegan with an eclectic mix of American, Mexican, and Mediterranean food. Offers sandwiches, salads, nachos, and pizza. BYOB. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

773-561-5399

Now Open: Mon-Sat 12:00pm-9:00pm

Chicago vegan restaurant, since Nov 2013. Casual space. Provides all vegan food. Moderate.

773-275-8797

Now Open: Mon-Sat 4:00pm-9:00pm, Mon-Sun 11:00am-2:00pm

Was Alice and Friends Cafe and became part of the Loving Hut international chain of vegan restaurants inspired by Supreme Master Ching Hai, an advocate for veg living. Serves all vegan food, coffee, non-alcoholic beverages, and vegan desserts. Chicago vegan restaurant serving Chinese and Asian cuisine. Cozy atmosphere. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

773-241-7800

Now Open: Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm

Quick service vegan restaurant chain originating from Southern California; this one opened May 2014. Offers a menu of fusion bowls, burgers and wraps, salads, desserts, chai with soymilk, organic coffee, and more. Order at the counter. Has outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

773-549-4904

Now Open: Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm

Quick service vegan restaurant chain originating from Southern California; this one opened Aug 2011.Offers a menu of fusion bowls, burgers and wraps, salads, desserts, chai with soymilk, organic coffee, and more. Order at the counter. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

773-489-8480

Now Open: Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm

Vegan restaurant chain originating from Southern California. Offers an original menu of fusion bowls, burgers and wraps, salads, desserts, chai with soymilk, organic coffee, and more. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

312-332-6332

Now Open: Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm

Quick service vegan restaurant chain originating from Southern California. Offers an original menu of fusion bowls, burgers and wraps, salads, desserts, chai with soymilk, organic coffee, and more. This outlet opened in Jan 2012. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

312-831-2729

Mon-Fri 7:00am-7:30pm, Sat 8:30am-5:30pm

Take-away only, raw food vendor in the Chicago French Market at Ogilvie Train Station. Makes organic raw vegan meals, drinks, and snacks, with a focus on nut-free. Salads, raw pizza, super food smoothies, wheat grass shots, coconut water, and rejuvelac. In 2013 opened another location at 51 W Huron St. Moderate.

773-224-0104

Now Open: Mon-Thu 7:00am-10:00pm, Fri 7:00am-11:00pm, Sat 8:00am-11:00pm, Sun 8:00am-9:00pm

Soul Vegetarian serves comfort soul food that is vegan. Menu varies and might include lasagna, mac-n-cheese, and corn bread, desserts, and others. Brunch on Sunday. The Eternity Juice Bar is owned by the same people, and sells juices, elixirs, sandwiches, deli-style salads, and a few vegan groceries. Moderate.

773-472-8208

Now Open: Tue-Thu 11:00am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-9:00pm

Opened summer 2012, this is a vegan restaurant that serves Thai food. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

773-404-1109

Now Open: Mon 4:30pm-9:30pm, Tue-Thu 11:00am-9:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm

Opened June 2012, this vegan restaurant serves Thai food and is child-friendly. Accepts credit cards. Inexpensive.

773-342-6585

Mon-Sun 8:00am-8:00pm

Vegan food and tea bar inside Mariano's Fresh Market in Bucktown. Inexpensive.

773-764-1858

Now Open: Mon 11:00am-9:00pm, Wed-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm

Windy City's vegetarian Indian restaurant. Inexpensive.

773-728-0598

Mon 11:00am-8:00pm, Wed-Sun 11:00am-8:00pm

This cafe is reportedly all vegan but may be uses honey in some items - please let happycow know. Moderate.

773-420-3832

Mon-Sat 10:30am-7:30pm

Casual vegan and vegetarian food restaurant opened summer 2014. Offers hot food as well grab n go juices and desserts. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

312-243-7100

Now Open: Mon-Thu 5:30pm-9:30pm, Sat 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm

Contemporary vegetarian food with seasonal menus. Vegan items are marked. Jan 2013 no longer offering Sunday brunch. The second floor is available for private functions. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

773-772-9446

Now Open: Tue-Thu 5:00pm-10:00pm, Fri 5:00pm-11:00pm, Sat 11:30am-11:00pm, Sun 11:30am-9:00pm

Vegetarian restaurant with eclectic menu featuring in-house-made seitan, fresh pasta, salads, sandwiches, local craft beers, wine and spirits. Many items can be made vegan upon request. Moderate.

312-587-1050

Now Open: Mon-Tue 11:00am-9:00pm, Wed-Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 11:00am-8:00pm

Chicago vegan food restaurant. Brunch served Sat 11am-2pm and Sun 11am-3pm. All vegan except for honey used in some dessert items. Moderate.

312-255-1590

Now Open: Mon-Sun 9:00am-10:00pm

Menu is all vegan except for honey (this location only, others are all vegan). Slogan is "conscious comfort food." This is also the location of Karyn's Raw Vegan Gourmet Restaurant that's open 11am-3pm and 5:30-10pm, Sunday brunch 11:30am-3:30pm. Moderate.

773-342-1742

Now Open: Mon-Thu 4:00pm-10:00pm, Fri 4:00pm-11:00pm, Sat 12:00pm-11:00pm, Sun 4:00pm-10:00pm

Veggie restaurant featuring an eclectic menu comprising ethnic inspired food. Influences from many different world regions. Contemporary decor. Confirmed open May 2012. Moderate.

773-338-8160

Now Open: Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-10:30pm, Sun 11:00am-10:00pm

Vegetarian Indian restaurant offering South Indian cuisine. Try the rava dosa and medhu vada. Moderate.

773-235-8807

Now Open: Mon-Thu 10:00am-11:00pm, Fri 10:00am-6:00pm, Sun 10:00am-10:00pm

Opened Jun 2011 this is a vegetarian Mexican cuisine restaurant. Uses some soy meats and vegan Daiya cheese is available on request. Each day a daily dish and a soup. You can find vegan baked goods here. Inexpensive.

773-381-8011

The second location this vegetarian restaurant in Chicago. Food can be made vegan if you choose the vegan cheese. Located in the Rogers Park area. Cash only. Inexpensive.

773-935-6696

Now Open: Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri 11:00am-11:00pm, Sat 10:00am-11:00pm, Sun 10:00am-10:00pm

Providing all vegetarian and mostly vegan American comfort food for brunch and dinner with organic beers and wine, margaritas, vegan bakery, and desserts. Meat free since 1983. Patio seating available. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

773-252-3211

Now Open: Mon-Thu 10:00am-10:00pm, Fri 11:00am-11:00pm, Sat 10:00am-11:00pm, Sun 10:00am-10:00pm

Opened fall-2012, this is the second location of the long-time operating, popular vegetarian restaurant in Chicago. Serves American comfort food. Accepts credit cards. Moderate.

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