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Addis Abeba
3521 North Clark Street, at Cornelia Avenue
312-929-9383
Hours: Monday to Thursday 5 pm to 10 pm; Fri & Sat 5 pm to 11 pm; Sun 4 pm to 10 pm
Ethiopian, African Restaurant. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a selection of traditional Ethiopian dishes. European-style Kinche is wheat pilaf with kibbeh. Gomen is spinach and onion. Has a vegetarian combo plate. Non-alcoholic beer.
Comments: Has African art on the walls and woven-basket tables. Good size portions. Good, pleasant, helpful service. Good place for a group.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Reservation suggested on weekends. Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $$.
Directions: Located in the Lakeview district of Chicago, a few minutes walk from the L train Belmont or Addison stations (Red Line). Bus #22 to Cornelia Avenue or #152 to Clark Street.
Alice and Friends' Vegetarian Café
5812 N Broadway, Chicago
773-275-8797
Hours: Monday to Friday 4 pm to 10:30 pm
Saturday 12 noon to 10:30 pm
Closed Sunday.
Mainly Vegan Asian (except for honey).Korean and Chinese
Menu: Lady Fingers (rolls filled with a sweet paste filling), Dumplings, UnChicken Drumsticks, Love Letter From the Earth Salad (sweet potatoes, apples, walnuts and vegetables with cucumber dressing), Baked Coconut and Alfalfa Sprouts, Bi Bim Bob (rice, stir-fried vegetables, tofu and hot sauce), Curry Fried Rice with Portabello Mushroom, Don Ka Su (Japanese-style breaded mock meat, and Almond UnChicken. Soy ice cream and cakes. Saturday morning brunch with scrambled tofu, pancakes, veggie links, and juices.Cinnamon & Ginger Tea, lichee juice, Ginger Shake and Green Tea Shake.
Comments: Food get really high recommendations. All dishes with honey are marked. Also a meditation/spiritual center.
Other Info: Price: Full service, take-out. $-$$.
Directions: This place is about 4 miles north of the main downtown area, 4 blocks west of the lake-shore. Going north from the main downtown area until it ends, then follow the road around (becomes Hollywood Ave and go 4 blocks, then at N Broadway turn right and this place is 2 blocks down.
Amitabul
6207 N Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60646
773-774-0276
Fax: 773-763-4978
Web Site: http://www.amitabul.getwebnet.com/
Hours: Daily 11 am to 9:30 pm
Korean. Macrobiotic options. Not pure veg.
Menu: Maki Rolls, soups, Vegan Tofu Young, noodles dishes, vegan pancakes, vegan egg rolls, Kimchee Du Be Do (vegetables and noodles in a broth), stews, Bok Choy (with walnuts, almonds, oriental vegetables), Sweet Potato Noodles with Mushrooms & Vegetables, Wheat Noodles with Plum Sauce. Oceans of Health dish is seaweed and vegetables. Wolfmans Dreamed Treats is vegetables, nuts and miso sauce. Tempeh Vegetable Stir-fry is good. Chef Dave's Super Surprise Special can be different every time. Fresh juices. Special drinks are Green Heaven and Awakening Energy. Has spicy miso and spicy sweet plum sauce in squeeze bottles.
Comments: Amitabul means "awakening" in Sanskrit. This restaurant gets high ratings. Food is creatively presented. Good size portions. Dave Special is whatever the owner and head chef choice to cook at the moment. Casual, friendly place. Reasonable prices. Food is often spicy and unique. The hot dishes are extremely hot, and the medium level is really hot for most people. Teaches cooking classes
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: On Milwaukee Ave, a few blocks south of Devon, or about two blocks north of where elston ends at Milwaukee. From downtown, go north on Central to Milwaukee, then turn left at Milwaukee, From O'Hare go east on Kennedy to Nagle, then turn left on Nagia and at Milwaukee turn right.
A Natural Harvest
7122 South Jeffrey Boulevard
773-363-3939
Hours: Monday to Friday 10 am to 7 pm; Saturday 10 am to 6:30 pm; closed Sunday.
Natural Food Store.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA.
Andie's Restaurant
5253 North Clark Street, Farragut Avenue, Andersonville
773-784-8616
1467 West Montrose Avenue
312-348-0654
Web site: http://www.andiesres.com
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 11 am to 11 pm; Friday & Saturday 10 am to 12 midnight; Sunday 10 am to 3 pm
Mediterranean, Lebanese, Greek. Vegan options.
Menu: Has a good selection of vegetarian dishes. Falafel, several vegetarian pitas, pizza, moussaka, Stuffed Artichokes, hummus, couscous, Moroccan Eggplant and salad with yogurt sauce. Has a Vegetarian Combo Plate.
Comments: Popular, friendly place. Reasonable prices. Live jazz during the weekend brunch.
Other Info: Full service, take-out, catering, delivery. Reservations suggested on weekends. Accepts AMEX, DC, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$. Allows smoking.
Directions: Bus #22 to Berwyn Avenue; #50 to Berwyn Avenue; #82 to Clark Street. Parking arranged for customers.
Annapurna
2608 West Devon Avenue
773-764-1858
Hours: Wednesday to Monday 11 am to 9 pm
Closed Tuesday.
Vegetarian South Indian. Vegan-friendly. Indian Fast-foods.
Comments: Very good food at low prices.
**Arya Bhavan
2508 West Devon Avenue
773-274-5800; fax: 773-262-4465
email: Aryabhavan@Aol.com
Web site: www.aryabhavan.com
Hours: Monday to Thursday 11:30 am to 10 pm
Friday to Sunday 11:30 am to 10:30 pm
Fully Vegetarian South & North Indian. Buffet.
Menu: Has a large selection of vegetarian dishes. Soups, samosas, Tandoori dishes, Vankai Koora, Mirch Bengan Ka Salam, Paneer Tikka Masala, Pakoda Korma, Shahi Paneer Korma, Paneer Bhurji, uttappams, dosas, parathas, Malai Kofta, Indian breads, Vegetable Pulao, Matar Paneer, Aloo Gobi and Palak Paneer. Gulabjamun, Shrikhand and a selection of ice creams. Mango lassi, Pista Shake and juices.
Comments: Friendly, helpful service. Has a lunch and weekend buffet. Has a dinner buffet with a good selection of dishes. Some people think that Woodlands is better.
Other Info: Full service, take-out, catering. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $$.
Directions: In the middle of India town in north Chicago. From the Kennedy Expy, take the Fullerton Ave/2400 N exit (#47A) and take the Western Ave ramp, then go north on N Western Ave for 5 miles, then at W Devon Ave turn left and go 2 blocks.
Bonne Sante
1512 East 53rd Street
773-667-5700
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 7 pm; Saturday 9:30 am to 6 pm; Sunday 11 am to 5 pm
Natural Food Store. Juice Bar.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA.
Bukhara
2 East Ontario Street, in north Chicago
312-943-0188
Hours: Daily 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm to 9 pm
Indian. Lunch Buffet. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Rice dishes, dal, Indian breads and vegtable dishes.
Comments: Uses traditional Tandoor clay oven for cooking. Candlelight dinners. Reasonably priced for lunch and more expensive during dinner.
Other Info: Full service, take-out, catering, delivery. Reservations suggested on weekends. Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Café Selmarie
4729 North Lincoln Avenue
773-989-5595
Hours: Tuesday to Thursday 8 am to 10 pm; Friday & Saturday 8 am to 11 pm; Sunday 10 am to 10 pm; closed Monday.
Café. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: It is fairly vegetarian friendly. Soups, vegetarian chili, salads, Penne Pasta, Spinach Pie, granola and pizza. Cappuccino, espresso.
Comments: Casual atmosphere. Has local artists' works (for sale) hanging on the walls. Has a nice outdoor dining area.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $$. Full service, take-out.
**Café Voltaire
3441 N Halsted Street
773-281-9320
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 11 am to 11 pm; Friday 5 pm to 1 am; Saturday 5 pm to 3 am
Vegetarian. Vegan-friendly.
Menu: Pastas, veggie burger, salads and some vegetarian soups. Fresh mango frappes. Fresh juices. Cappuccino, espresso. Non-alcoholic beer.
Comments: Hip, artsy place. Has shows downstairs in the performance theater with a rotating schedule of over 50 events. Upstairs art gallery. Mostly organic food. Local organic produce used. Small place.
Other Info: Full service, take-out, delivery. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $$.
Directions: From Lake Shore Drive take the W Belmont Ave ramp and go west on W Belmont Ave for ¾ mile, then turn right and this place is a half-mile down, just past W Newport Ave. This place is a few miles north of downtown Chicago.
Charlie Trotter's
Wyndham Chicago Hotel; 816 West Armitage Avenue, at North Halsted Street, Old Town, Lincoln park area
773-248-6228
Web site: www.charlietrotters.com
Hours: Tues to Thur 6 pm to 9:30 pm; Friday & Saturday 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm; closed Sat & Mon.
American, International, Eclectic Restaurant. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a separate section on the menu for vegetarian dishes. Has two tasting menus daily, one of them is vegetarian. Dishes can be made vegan by requesting such when you make your reservation.
Comments: One of the best restaurants in Chicago and the United States. Elegant. Must wear a jacket and tie. Famous Notable Chef: Charlie Trotter. In a renovated 1908 townhouse. Excellent dinning experience. Romantic. Elegant décor. Charlie Trotter just wrote an excellent Raw Vegan cookbook.
Other Info: Reservations required usually a few weeks in advance for weekdays and months in advance for weekends. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $$$$. Around $100 for a meal.
Directions: Between Armitage and Halsted in north Chicago. From Kennedy Exwy, take the North Ave/IL-64 exit (#48B), then go east on W North Ave for 1 mile, at N Halsted St turn left and go a half-mile, then at W Armitage Ave turn left and this place is 1 block down. Brown line El train to Armitage.
**Chicago Diner
3411 North Halsted
773-935-6696
Web Site: http://www.veggiediner.com
Hours: Monday to Friday 11 am to 10 pm
Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 10 pm
Fully Vegetarian Eclectic, International. Vegan Bakery. Mostly Vegan. Most dishes can be made vegan if requested. Macrobiotic options.
Menu: Has several pages of vegetarian dishes on their menu. Vegan soups, salads, sandwiches, Grilled Portobello Sandwich, Scrambled Tofu, Potato Hash, Tofu hot dogs, Lentil Loaf, Sloppy Joe's, tempeh burgers, tofu burgers, Cabbage Rolls with artichoke sauce, macrobiotic meals, pastas, Tofu Roulades, Paella and vegetarian chili. Breakfast menu with eggless French Toast, scrambled tofu and fakin bacon. Has a good selection of vegan desserts. Vegan Chocolate Cake. Tofu Chocolate Chip Cheesecake, vegan Carrot Cake, vegan German Chocolate Cake, and Lemon Coconut Cake. Fresh juices and smoothies. Non-alcoholic beer. Good soy shakes.
Comments: Non-vegan dishes are marked. No preservatives or artificial ingredients. Local organic produce used when possible. Owners active in the animal rights movement in the Midwest. Has outdoor patio dining. Has kid's menu. Food gets good rating. Good, friendly atmosphere. Relaxed, casual place. Regular cheese can be replaced with soy cheese.
Other Info: Full service, take-out, catering. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $$.
Directions: From Lake Shore Drive, take the W Belmont Ave ramp and go west on W Belmont Ave for ¾ mile, then turn right and this place is a half-mile down. This place is a few miles north of downtown Chicago. Free parking evenings after 6 pm (in adjacent alley) and all day on Saturday and Sunday. Street parking on weekdays. Near the Addison station. El Train to Belmont. Bus #36.
Clark Street Bistro
2600 North Clark Street, at corner of Wrightwood Avenue
773-525-9992
Hours: Monday to Thursday 4:30 pm to 10 pm; Friday 12 noon to 11 pm; Saturday 4 pm to 11 pm; Sunday 10 am to 10 pm
Mediterranean, French. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Salad Penache is good. Pastas, pizzas and salads.
Comments: Owned by people from Morocco. Has outdoor dining. Sidewalk café. Romantic place. Candlelit and white tablecloths. Good service.
Other Info: Reservations highly suggested on weekends. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $$.
Directions: Bus #76 to Broadway St/Clark St; #22, #36 to Wrightwood Avenue. Parking at 2515 N Clark Street for free. In Lincoln Park area.
Coop Markets
526 E. 55th St.
Chicago, Illinois 60615
773.667.1444
Hours: Daily 7 am-11 pm
Health Food Store & Deli. American, Eclectic (Varied) vegan-friendly
Comments: Has some fake meats and frozen vegetarian meals, and carries nutrional yeast and vital wheat gluten in the bulk section.
Other Imfo: Accepts: Check, MasterCard, Visa wheelchair accessible Delivery
Directions: Area: Hyde Park
Crofton on Wells
535 North Wells
Chicago, Illinois 60610-4213
312-755-1790
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:30 am-2:30 pm, 5 pm-10 pm
Fri 11:30 am-2:30 pm
5 pm-11 pm
Sat 5 pm-11 pm
Closed Sunday
American, Eclectic (Fusion). Upscale. Vegan-friendly. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a separate vegetarian menu, most of which can be made vegan.Delicous salads and Portobella Stack. Good tasting desserts such as the Coconut Sorbet.
Comments: Service is excellent..Pleasant, atmoshere.
Other Info: Price: $17-25 Accepts: American Express, Diner's Club, Discover, MC, Visa smoke-free
Dharma Garden Thai Cuisine
3109 W. Irving Park Road
Chicago, Illinois 60618
773-588-9140
Hours: Tue-Thu 11 am-9:30 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am-10 pm
Sun 12 pm-9:30 pm
Closed Monday.
Thai. Vegetarian and Vegan-friendly. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Extensive vegetarian and vegan options. There are around 100 appetizer, salad, soup and main dishes and 10 dessert items. Have a good selection of mock meat dishes. Dharma Garden Tofu Spring Rolls, Thai "Egg" Rolls (vegan), Thai Vegetable Crepe, Basil Noodle, Crispy Noodle Lard Nar, Bean Sprout and Tofu in Mushroom Sauce, Sticky Rice with Mango, and Rice Pudding (vegan) with Coconut in Banana Leaf.
Comments: Excellent vegetarian Thai food, Live Music sometines. No MSG or fish or oyster sauce in food.. Empahsis on healthy vegetarian Thai food.Use filtered water, olive oil, brown sugar, sea salt, herbal seasonings, and organic produce, when possible. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. about the concerns of vegetarians and vegans. One of the owners is a vegetarian and she has made sure that only vegetable broth is used and fish and oyster sauce are never used.
Other Info: Price: $11-17 Accepts: American Express, Diner's Club, MasterCard, Visa smoke-free accepts reservations wheelchair accessibleDelivery Private Rooms
Directions: Area: North Center (Irving Park & Troy)
Earwax Café
1564 West Milwaukee Avenue
773-772-4019
Hours: Monday to Friday 8 am to 12 midnight
Saturday & Sunday 10 am to 12 midnight
Eclectic International. Mainly Vegetarian. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Mostly vegetarian menu. For breakfast there is granola, oatmeal, bagels and yogurt. For lunch there is falafel sandwiches, Spinach Pie, veggie burgers, a selection of salads, vegetable burritos, tempeh burgers, sun-dried tomato pesto, quesadillas and a daily specials. Chocolate-coconut shake. Cappuccino, espresso and an unlimited cup of coffee for $1.90. Non-alcoholic beer and wine.
Comments: Friendly, funky place. Has Eastern European circus motif. Friendly, slow service.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: From Kennedy Exwy, take the Division St/1200 North exit (#49A), then go west on W Division St a third-mile, then take a slight right onto N Milwaukee Ave and this place is ¾ mile down.
Eternity Juice Bar
Address: 203 East 75th Street
Chicago, Illinois 60619
Area: South Side
vegan Vegan Grocery/Sandwich Shop
The Eternity Juice Bar is owned by the same people who own the Soul Vegetarian. In addition to various juices and elixirs, Eternity also sells sandwiches, deli-style salads and a few vegan groceries.
Ethiopian Diamond
6120 N. Broadway St.
Chicago, Illinois 60660
773-338-6100
Hours: Mon-Thu 12 pm-10 pm
Fri 12 pm-10:30 pm
Sat 11 am-11:30 pm
Sun 11 am-11:30 pm
Ethiopian/Eritrean. Vegan-friendly. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Whole page of vegan food in their menu. There are many vegetarian options, including a delicious"mock fish. The veggie combo (six entrees) is excellent, particularly the Shimbra Assa (Chick Pea Fish stew.)
Other Info: Price: $$. Accepts: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa. Allows smoking. Accepts reservations. Wheelchair accessible
Far Eastern Barbecue
3418 North Southport Street, at Roscoe, Chinatown
773-472-4060
Hours: Daily 11:30 am to 9:30 pm
Korean. Vegan and Vegetarian-friendly.
Comments: At the former location of Amitabul (which has moved) and is run by the same family. Friendly people.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Non-smoking. Price: $.
Directions: El Brown Line to Southport.
Feast
1616 North Damen
773-772-7100
Hours: Monday to Friday for lunch and dinner 11:30 am to 3 pm, 5:30 pm to 10 pm
Multi-ethnic. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Soups, veggie burger, Black Bean Ravioli, salads, burritos, Black Bean Soup, pastas and Pumpkin Ravioli.
Comments: Pleasant decor. Outdoor dining.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $$$.
Flat Top Grill
3300 N. Southport Ave
773-755-1657
319 W. North Ave.
312-787-7020
1000 W. Washington Blvd.
312-829-4820
Chicago, Illinois 60657
707 Church St.
Evanston, Illinois 60201
847-570-0769
Web Site: http://www.flattopgrill.com/
Hours: Sun-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm
Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm
Mongolian. Vegan-friendly. All-you-can-eat Mongolian barbecue-style restaurant. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Noodles, rice, and tofu dished. A large blackboard indicates which of the sauces are vegan (almost all of them are).
Comments: Build-your-own stir-fry spot. Let the cooks know they should prepare your food in a separate wok. Place can be really busy on the weekends so you may want to make a reservation.
Other Info: Accepts: Diner's Club, Discover, Visa allows smoking Price: $11-$$-$$$.
Foodlife
Water Tower Place (mezzanine level), 835 North Michigan Avenue, in north Chicago
312-335-3663
Hours: Monday to Thursday 11 am to 9 pm; Friday & Saturday 11 am to 10 pm; Sunday 11 am to 9 pm
International. There are several counters here in an upscale food court. This place has 10 different kitchen areas. Juice Bar. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has Tuscan Veggies, Portobello Mushrooms, Stir-Fry Heaven, Mediterranean dishes and soy burgers. Fresh juices, cappuccino, espresso.
Comments: Unique place.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: Loop Chicago stop of the Red Line. Walk 3 blocks East, enter Water Tower Place and go up the escalator to the Mezzanine Level.
Gaylord India Restaurant
678 North Clark Street
312-664-1700
Hours: Monday to Friday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm to 10 pm; Saturday & Sunday 12 noon to 3 pm, 5:30 pm to 10 pm
Indian. Lunch Buffet is $8.99. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a wide selection of vegetarian dishes. Saag Panir, Saffron Rice, puris, Indian breads and curry dishes.
Comments: Reasonable prices. Tuxedoes waiters. Food can be quite spicy hot, so you may want to ask for them to cool it down. May add gratuity charge with bill, so you may want to check it before tipping.
Other Info: Full service, take-out, delivery. Accepts AMEX, DC, MC, VISA. Price: $$-$$$.
Directions: Near the Rainforest Café and Hard Rock Café, north of the downtown (Clark Street) and the Chicago River, to the west of the Magnificent Mile. Red Line El train to Grand. Bus #22. Corner of Clark and Huron.
Green Zebra
1460 West Chicago Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60622
312-243-7100
Hours: Tue-Thu 5:30 pm-10 pm
Fri-Sat 5:30 pm-11 pm
Sun 5:30pm-9 pm
Closed Monday.
Eclectic (Fusion). Vegan-friendly Mostly Organic Not pure vegetarian (serves some organic meats)
Menu:: Has a good selction of vegan and vegetarian dishes.Most of the vegetarian dishes can be made vegan.Has some excellent deluxe salads.Sweet potato dumplings are vegan Delicious vegan Ginger Cake with banana soy ice cream.
Comments: Quiet Romantic Valet Parking The decor is very zen.
Other Info: Price: over $$$. Accepts: MasterCard, Visa smoke-free accepts reservations
Directions: Area: Ukranian Village
Handlebar
2311 W. North Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60647
773-384-9546
Hours: Mon-Wed 4 pm-12 am
Thu-Fri 4 pm-2 am
Sat 1 pm-2 am
Sun 1 pm-11 pm
Eclectic (Varied). Vegan-friendly. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a very good selection of vegan options, including stuffed mushrooms, African Ground Nut Stew, various seitan sandwiches and a chocolate raspberry torte for dessert.
Comments: Portions are large and reasonably priced. Fast, helpful service.Outdoor seating.
Other Info: Accepts: American Express, Diner's Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa. Smoke-free wheelchair accessible Outdoor Seating Price: $7-11
Directions: Area: Wicker Park. Get off on the Damen stop of the Blue line and take a left onto North Avenue. The Handlebar will be on the left side of the street (South), about 5 blocks away.
Health Nutz
19827 S. LaGrange Road
708-479-7578
Health Food Store. Organic produce.
Directions: In Mokena, in the southwest suburb of Chicago.
Heartland Café
7000 North Glenwood Avenue
773-465-8005
Hours: Monday to Friday 7 am to 10 pm
Saturday and Sunday 8 am to 12 midnight
American, International and Mexican. Health (Natural) Foods. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Soups, salads, sandwiches, main dishes, granola, scrambled tofu, cornbreads and vegetarian specials. Fresh juices, flavored iced tea.
Comments: Comfortable, laid-back place. Wholesome foods. Has outdoor terrace dining. Live music and dancing on the weekends (Thursday to Sunday). Connected to general gift shop that has holistic magazines and merchandise. Has spider plants and wood beams.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: Located in Rodgers Park, near Loyola University. At the north end of Chicago about 6 miles north of the downtown, a few blocks from the lake. From Lake Shore Dr, take Bryn Mawr Ave/US 14 ramp, then go north on N Sheridan Rd for 2 miles, then at Lunt Ave turn left and this place is 2 blocks down. Close to the Morse train stop. Red Line train to Morse.
Here's Health
22 West Maple, Chicago
312-397-1501
Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 7:30 pm (closes 6:30 pm Friday); Saturday 8 am to 5:30 pm; Sunday 10 am to 5:30 pm
Natural Food Store and Deli. Juice Bar. Organic produce.
Menu: Sandwiches, soups, veggie chili, mock chicken and salad dishes.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Has seating. Accepts DIS, MC, VISA.
Directions: From Kennedy Exwy, take the East Ohio St exit (#50B), then go 1½ mile east on W Chicago Ave, at N L La Salle Blvd turn left and go 0.65 mile, at W Maple St turn right and this place is 2 blocks down.
Hyde Park Coop and Café
1526 East 55th Street, at Lake Park Avenue
773-667-1444
Hours: Daily 7 am to 11 pm
Natural Food Store and Café. Bakery and Coffee Bar. Organic produce.
Menu: Soups, salads, sandwiches, Spinach Pies and veggie pizza.
Comments: The Museum of Science and Industry is a little down the road.
Other Info: Accepts MC, VISA.
Directions: This place is in the South side of Chicago. From Lakeshore Dr, take 53rd St exit and go 4 blocks west. At Lake Park Ave, turn left (go south) and this place is 3 blocks down in Hyde Park Shopping Center, at corner of 55th and Lake Park Ave.
Irazu
1865 North Milwaukee Avenue, at Moffat Street
773-252-5687
Hours: Monday to Saturday 10 am to 9 pm
Closed Sunday.
Costa Rican. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Good veggie burrito. Black Bean & Avocado Burrito. Tortillas, Gallo Pinto with white rice and Black Beans & Plantains. Fruit shakes and milkshakes.
Comments: Has outdoors patio dining. Has a wall mural of a village house. Popular for take-out. Gets good recommendations. Voted to have some of the best vegetarian food in the city.
Other Info: Non-smoking. Cash only.
Directions: Blue Line to El train to Damen. Bus #50 to Cortland Street; #73 to Damen Avenue.
It's Natural
324 North Michigan Avenue
312-269-0618
Vitamin Store and Juice Bar.
Menu: Has some pre-made sandwiches in their cooler.
Other Info: Non-smoking. Accepts MC, VISA.
Jal Hind
2658 W. Devon Ave., at Talman Ave
773-973 3400
Vegetarian Indian.Cheap fast-food type Inidan food.
Jamba Juice
2800 North Clark Street
773-755-8472
Hours: Monday to Friday 7 am to 9 pm; Saturday 8 am to 9 pm; Sunday 8 am to 8 pm
Juice Bar. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has 16 types of smoothies. Uses real fruits and has supplements such as ginseng and bee pollen. Breads, veggie chili and vegetarian soups.
Comments: Friendly place. Counter service, take-out.
Directions: Lakeview, Wrigley area. From downtown go north about 5 miles on Lake Shore Dr (becomes US 41), take Fullerton Pkwy ramp and go 1 block west on Fullerton, at N Cannon Dr turn right and go a half-mile, then take a slight left at Diversey Pkwy and this place is a third-mile (4 blocks) down at Clark Street.
Jane's
1655 West Cortland Street
773-862-5263
Hours: Monday to Friday 5 pm to 10 pm
Saturday & Sunday 11 am to 2:30 pm, 5 pm to 10 pm
American. Vegetarian-friendly. Not pure veg.
Menu: Artichoke-stuffed Spinach Ravioli, burritos with tofu or goat cheese, Garden Burger, salads and other dishes. Cappuccino, espresso.
Comments: Has outdoor dining. Has flowers on table.
Other Info: Reservations suggested. Accepts MC, VISA.
Directions: El train 8 to Corland Street. Bus #73 to Paulina Street.
John's Place
1202 West Webster Avenue, in the Lincoln Park area
773-525-6670
Hours: Tuesday to Thursday 11 am to 10 pm; Friday 11 am to 11 pm; Saturday 8 am to 11 pm; Sunday 8 am to 9 pm; Saturday and Sunday Brunch; closed Monday.
American, International, Eclectic. Vegetarian friendly.
Menu: Veggie burrito, tofu dishes, veggie burgers, hummus, quesadillas, Noodles, Lasagna, Vegetarian Chili and other vegetarian dishes. Fresh juices, smoothies, cappuccino, espresso.
Comments: Uses organic produce when possible. Has a fireplace. Popular place. Outdoor dining.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $$.
***Karyn's Fresh Corner
1901 North Halsted Street
Chicago, Illinois 60614
312.255.1590
Fax 312.255.1592
Email karynraw@aol.com
http://www.karynraw.com/
Hours: Daily 11:30 am to 9 pm
Fully Vegan Gourmet Raw Cuisine. All-you-can-eat Salad Bar. Juice Bar.
Menu: Raw Carob Cake, uncooked raw pizzas, Broccoli Soup, sushi, Energy Soup, Seaweed Salad, Karyn's Cashew Supreme and other dishes. Raw Apple Pie made with tofu. Fresh juices and smoothies.
Comments: Special Herbal Elixirs made with fresh special herbs. Has an Oxygen Bar, where you can get shots of pure oxygen. Friend said it was the best salad ever had. $12.95 for all-you-can-eat or $5.99 a pound for salad bar.
Other Info: Full service, counter-service, take-out, catering. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA and personal cheques. Price: $-$$.
Directions: Lake Shore Drive to Belmont Exit, then go west on Belmont Ave, then at Lincoln turn right and this place is 3 blocks down. From Kennedy Exwy, take Armitage Ave/2000 N exit (#48A), go west 1¼ mile on N Ashland, at Nelson St turn right and go 1 block, at N Greenview Ave turn left and go 1 block, at N Lincoln Ave turn slight left and this place is a third-mile down.
Kopi, A Traveler's Café
5317 North Clark Street
773-989-KOPI (5674)
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8 am to 11 pm; Friday 8 am to 12 noon; Saturday 8 am to 12 midnight; Sunday 10 am to 11 pm
International Café. Full Espresso Bar. Mainly vegetarian place. Vegan options. Not pure veg.
Menu: Delicious salads, hummus pita, soups, veggie burgers, tortilla chips and sandwiches. Fresh juices, cappuccino, espresso and special teas. Has a great selection of drinks.
Comments: Has live music some nights.Has an excellent selection of delicious foods.
Store Information: Has various clocks showing the different time zones around the world. Has an area where you sit on the floor on pillows with low tables, and you take off your shoes. Has masks on one of the walls. Kopi means "coffee" in Indonesian. Has a bookshelf with literature about international destinations. Has an international shop with clothing, jewelry, books and arts & crafts from around the world.
Other Info: Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: Andersonville Red Line to Berwyn Stop.
Leona's
1236 East 53rd Street
Chicago, Illinois 60615
773-363-2600
http://www.leonas.com/
Italian Restaurant With Vegan-friendly.Vegan Options
Menu: Soy cheese pizza (now casein-free), vegan burger," tofu ravioli and various mushroom/seasoned tofu skewers.
Other Info: Price: $$.Accepts: Discover, MasterCard, Visa allows smoking Delivery
Directions: Area: Hyde Park
Life Spring Health Food & Juice Bar
3178 North Clark
773 327-1023
1463 West Webster Avenue
773-832-0000
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 7:30 pm; Saturday 9:30 am to 6 pm; Sunday 12 noon to 5 pm
Natural Food Store.
Lo-Cal Zone
912 North Rush Street
312-943-9060
Hours: Monday to Saturday 11 am to 8 pm
Sunday 11 am to 5 pm
Natural Foods. Vegan options.
Menu: This place is mainly vegetarian. Tofu Burgers, BBZ Lo-calzone with tofu, hummus burrito and veggie burgers. Smoothies, cappuccino, espresso.
Other Info: Limited service, take-out. No credit cards. Price: $.
Directions: This place is in north Chicago. From Kennedy Exwy, take the East Ohio St exit (#50B), then go 1½ mile east on W Chicago Ave, at N Rush St turn left and this place is 3 blocks down.
Local Grind
1585 North Milwaukee Avenue, at North Avenue
773-489-3490
This place is closed.
Maple Street Market
22 West Maple Street, Chicago
312-397-1501
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 am to 8:30 pm
Friday 8:30 to 8 pm
Saturday 8 am to 6:30 pm
Sunday 10 am to 6 pm
Natural Food Store and Deli. Juice Bar. Organic produce. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps and other dishes. Fresh juices and smoothies.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Outdoor dining. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $.
Directions: From I-90, take W Division exit (#49A), then go east on W Division St for 1.5 miles, at N Dearborn St turn right and go 2 blocks, at Maple Street turn left and this place is a half-block down,
Mama Desta's Red Sea
3216 North Clark Street, at Belmont
773-935-7561
Hours: Monday to Friday 4 pm to 10:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday 4 pm to 12 midnight
Ethiopian. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has many vegetarian dishes. Lentil and spinach sandwich.
Comments: Has an African décor with African paintings, crafts, and bamboo & reed-covered walls. Reasonable prices. Food gets good ratings. Pleasant, cool atmosphere. Service is often slow.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Accepts AMEX, DC, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: Can be gotten to from the Addison or Belmont L train stations. Near the corner of Belmont and Clark.
M Henry Chow for Now
5707 N. Clark
Chicago, Illinois 60660
773-561-1600
American. Vegan-friendly. Mostly) Organic Not pure vegetarian..
Breakfast, Brunch, and Lunch
Commets: Make a point to buy locally.
Other Info: Price: $$. No reservations
Directions: Area: Edgewater Just North of Andersonville on Clark.
Miami Flavors
2504 West Division Street
Chicago, Illinois 60622
773-227-2337
Hours: Mon-Thu 10 am-8 pm
Fri-Sat 10 am-10 pm
Sun 11 am-7 pm
Homemade Soy Ice Cream
Menu: Makes much of its ice cream with soy milk instead of dairy milk. Sugar used in the ice cream is from fresh sugar cane.
Comments: Interesting, cool decor.
Other Info: Accepts: Discover, MasterCard, Visa
vegan-friendly Directions: CTA Bus (#49 Western or #70 Division) .
Moti Mahal
1031 West Belmont Avenue, at Kenmore
773-348-4392
Hours: Monday to Thursday 12 noon to 9:30 pm; Friday & Saturday 12 noon to 10:30 pm; Sunday 12 noon to 9:30 pm
Lunch Buffet Hours: Daily 12 noon to 3:30 pm
Indian. Lunch Buffet. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a selection of vegetarian dishes. Aloo Mattar, Saag Paneer, rice dishes and much more
Comments: The lunch buffet is popular.
Other Info: Full service, take-out, catering. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $.
Directions: Near Kenmore train stop. In the Indian area.
Mr G Co-op Markets
Kimbark Plaza
1226 East 53rd Street, Chicago
773-363-2175
Web site: http://www.coopmarkets.com
Hours: Daily 7 am to 11 pm
Natural Food Store. Organic produce.
Menu: Has a limited menu with only salads, prepared sandwiches and spinach pies.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Accepts MC, VISA.
Directions: This place is about 5 miles south of the main downtown area, about 2 miles east of exit 57B off I-90, several blocks east of the northeast corner of Washington Park. From I-94, take 55th St exit and go east. At Woodlawn turn left and go two blocks and drive into Kimbark Plaza, where this place is located.
**Mysore Woodlands
2548 West Devon Avenue
773-338-8160
Hours: Daily 11:30 am-3:30 pm, 5 pm-9:30 pm
Fully Vegetarian South Indian. Kosher. Lunch Buffet. Vegan friendly.
Menu: Dosa, Idly and Mysore Coffee (authentic south Indian-style brewed coffee). Rava Dosa and Medhu Vada are good. The lunch buffet has over 20 dishes.
Comments: Recommended. Really good South Indian food. Popular place and there is often a half hour waiting time on weekends.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Reservation recommended. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $$.
Directions: This place is in north Chicago. From I-90W, take Nagel Ave pass Milwaukee Ave. From I-94E, take Peterson Ave, then turn left on California Ave, then turn right on Devon Avenue. From Kennedy Exwy, take Fullerton Ave/2400 N (#47A), then go north on N Western Ave for 5 miles, then turn left at W Devon Ave and this place is 2 blocks down.
The Mitchell's Original Restaurant
101 West North Avenue
312-642-5246
1953 North Clybourn Avenue
773-883-1157
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 6 am to 1 am
Friday & Saturday 24 hours
Natural Foods Restaurant. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Vegetarian sausages, homemade muffins, Oatmeal Walnut Burgers, veggie chili and daily vegetarian specials. Fresh juices.
Comments: Known for good breakfasts.
Other Info: Accepts DC, MC, VISA. Full service, take-out. Price: $.
Nature's Way Health Store
8504 South Stony Island Avenue
773-721-6611
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9:30 am to 7:30
Closed Sunday.
Natural Food Store.
Newleaf Natural Grocery
1261 West Loyola Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60626
773.743.0400
Web Site: http://www.newleafnatural.net/
Health Food Store. Vegetarian-friendly. Mostly) Organic.Offers weekly organic produce boxes
New Life Health Foods & Vegetarian Restaurant
3141 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Chicago, IL 60612.
773-762-1090.
Hours: Monday to Saturday 8 am to 7:30 pm
Closed Sunday.
Vegetarian Restaurant & Juice Bar. Offers vitamins, herbs, minerals and personal health care items too.
Menu: Delicious vegetarian dishes. Known for its excellent breakfast.
Comments: Have a certified herbalist.
Other Info: Price: $.
Directions: One block east of Kedzie Ave. and a block from Douglas Park.
The Nile
1611 E 55th St
Chicago, Illinois 60615
773-324-9499
Middle Eastern/Persian. Vegan-friendly. Not pure vegetarian.
Comments: Good food. The pita bread may contain butter, so you may want to ask about this.
Other Info: Price: $7-11
Directions: Area: Hyde Park Close to Shoreland and Broadview.
Noodles, etc.
1333 E 57th St
Chicago, Illinois 60615
773) 684-2801
Chinese. Vegan-friendly. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a good selection of vegetarian and =vegan dishes. Will subsitute tofu in many of the meat dishes.
Other Info: Price $$.:Accepts: MasterCard, Visa smoke-free
Directiions: Area: Hyde Park
Opera
1309 South Wabash Avenue
Chicago, Illinois Chinese
312-461-0161
Hours:Sun-Wed 5 pm-10 pm
Thu 5 pm-11 pm
Fri-Sat 5 pm-12 am
ChineseRestaurant with vegan options. Menu vegan-friendly
Menu: Has a separate vegan menu.
Comments: Quiet Romantic Opera is a former warehouse. elegant placent. Great place to go to before catching a show in the theater distrcit..
Other Info: Price: $$.Accepts: American Express, Check, Diner's Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa allows smoking wheelchair accessible Private Rooms Valet Parking
accepts reservations
Directions: Area: Loo. In the middle of the theater district downtown.
Pattie's Heart-Healthy
700 North Michigan Avenue
312-751-7777
Hours: Daily
Sandwich Place. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has sandwiches, soups, pizzas, muffins, vegetarian focaccia sandwiches, calzones and sweets. Fresh juices, cappuccino, espresso. Has a breakfast menu.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. No credit cards.
Directions: Located at The Magnificent Mile on North Michigan Avenue, a little north of the Chicago River.
Pegasus Restaurant
130 South Halsted Street, at West Adams Street, West Side Greektown
312-226-3377
Web site: www.pegasuschicago.com
Hours: Monday to Thursday 11 am to 12 midnight; Friday 11 am to 1 pm; Saturday 12 noon to 1 am; Sunday 12 noon to 12 midnight
Middle Eastern, Greek. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a good selection of vegetarian s.
Comments: Nice atmosphere. Live music on the rooftop patio during the summer. Has an excellent view of the city's skyline. Good service. Authentic Greek. Nice experience.
Vegan Warning: I received a letter complaining that some of one of their servers was not helpful at all in getting them a vegetarian meal and they refused to check with the kitchen about whether . or not any items were vegan. May have problems with comunication, also written was "We were served something that was clearly daily after explaining in detail what our food restrictions were."
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Reservations recommended on the weekends. Reservations suggested. Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $$.
Directions: West of The Loop, on the other side of the South Branch of the
Chicago River.
Pick Me Up Cafe
3408 N Clark St
Chicago, Illinois 60657-1606
773-248-6613
Hours: Sun-Thu 5 pm-3 am
Fri-Sat 24 hours
American. Vegan-friendly
Menu::Many vegetarian and vegan selections, including breakfast items and dessert. Vegan French toast and tofu cheese pizza.The milkshakes are made with Chicago Soydairy soymilk and soy ice cream and come in a variety of exotic flavors.
Comments: Fifties-esque diner with a good selection of vegan-friendly food. A good late-night placefriendly. Tables decorated with Monopoly, Scrabble and other game pieces Great place to hang out
Other Info: Price: $11-17 Accepts: American Express, Diner's Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa allows smoking.
Pita Inn
3910 Dempster St
Skokie, Illinois 60076
847-677-0211
Hours: Sun-Thu 11 am-11 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am-12 am
Vegetarian-friendly Lebanese. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu:Vegetarian options include falafel, baba, hummus, jerusalem salad, tabouleh, yoghurt salad, and falafel. One of the cheapest vegetarian meal in Chicago.
Comments: Pleasant atmosphere. Pita Inn market next door.
Other Info: Price:: $. smoke-free not wheelchair accessible
Planet Smoothie
852 West Belmont Avenue
773-929-3850
Hours: Monday to Thursday 7 am to 9 pm; Friday 7 am to 10 pm; Saturday 9 am to 10 pm; Sunday 10 am to 9 pm
Smoothie Place. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Smoothies, soups and sandwiches.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA.
Rajun Cajun
1459 E 53rd St
Chicago, Illinois 60615
773-955-1145
Hours: Mon-Sat 11:00am-9:30pm
Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm
Indian, Soul Food vegan-friendly
Menu: For vegans, there's samosas, chana masala,Get the Vegetarian Combo Meal -latbread, samosa and basmati rice.
Comments: Cheap. Fast. Tasty. Ready-made food, so it's really quick. This used to be a soul food restaurant, and then some Indian guy bought it, and he made it into a combination Indian/soul food place. know all about veganism, usually, and they don't use ghee, not much for the vegan, or even the vegetarian, from the soul food side of things. They are helpful with vegans.
Other Info: Price: under $. Accepts: American Express, Diner's Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa no reservations
Directions: Area: Hyde Park
Reza's Restaurant
432 West Ontario
312-664-4500
5255 North Clark
773-561-1898
Hours: Monday to Saturday 10 am to 12 am
Closed Sunday.
Middle Eastern and Persian. Vegan options.
Menu: Has over 20 vegetarian dishes on the menu. Roasted Zucchini, falafel, bean soup, Eggplant Steak, hummus and a Vegetarian Platter. Has several vegetarian combination lunches.
Comments: Good food and service. Elegant 1920's décor. Has a DJ playing music. Romantic. Good place for a special event. Has outdoor seating. Has valet parking. Can be hard to find parking.
Other Info: Reservations required. Valet parking. Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Full service, take-out, catering, delivery. Price: $-$$.
Rose Angelis
1314 West Wrightwood Avenue, at Lakewood Avenue
773-296-0081
Hours: Tuesday to Thursday 5 pm to 10 pm; Friday & Saturday 5 pm to 11 pm; Sunday 4:30 pm to 9 pm; closed Monday.
Vegetarian-friendly Italian. Not pure vegetarian (no red meat).
Menu: Has a good selection of vegetarian dishes. Lasagna, pasta and salads.
Comments: Friendly service. Casual place. The wait can be quite long on weekend nights. Good food and service. Has good outdoor seating area.
Other Info: Accepts DIS, MC, VISA.
Russian Tea Time
77 East Adams Street, between Michigan & Walbash, Downtown Loop neighborhood
312-360-0000
Web site: www.russianteatime.com
Hours: Sunday & Monday 11 am to 9 pm; Friday & Saturday 11 am to 12 midnight
Russian. Also has Polish and American. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Good selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes. Vegetarian and vegan items are marked on the menu. Potato Pancakes, Spinach Salad, Baked Eggplant stuffed with Sautéed Vegetables, Vegetable & Mung Stew, Stuffed Green Bell Peppers, Carrot Salad (very good) and Grilled Portobello Mushrooms. Cappuccino, espresso.
Comments: Very fast, excellent service. Russian folk songs on speakers. Pleasant, fun, elegant, upscale place. European décor. Seating for 110. Romantic. Good place for a special event. Has got some excellent reviews by the media.
Other Info: Full service, take-out, catering, delivery. Reservations recommended. Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $$-$$$.
Directions: Near Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Art Institute. Within The Loop. CTA trains to Adams/Wabash. Parking arranged.
Sherwyn's
645 West Diversey Parkway, at North Clark Street
773-477-1934
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 8 pm; Saturday 9 am to 6 pm; Sunday 11 am to 7 pm
Natural Food Store and Deli. Organic produce
Menu: Has salads and sandwiches.
Comments: Has an outlet store that sells overstock & discontinued products. Have large amounts of vitamins and herbs. Also sells appliances. Has a certified herbologists and a herb pharmacy.
Other Info: Accepts DIS, MC, VISA.
Directions: In Lincoln Park in Lakeview area. From I-90/94 (be in local lanes), take California exit (#46A), and go east on Diversey 3 miles to junction of Diversey, Clark and Broadway, where this place is located. From Kennedy Exwy, take Armitage Ave (#48A), then go on N Ashland Ave a half-mile, at W Fullerton turn right and go a half-mile, at N Racine Ave turn left and go a half-mile, at Diversey Pkwy turn right and this place is ¾ mile down. Brown Line El stop to Diversey. Bus line #22, #36, #76. CTA train to Diversey.
***Soul Vegetarian East
205 East 75th Street, at Indiana Avenue
773-224-0104
Hours: Monday to Thursday 11 am to 10 pm; Friday 11 am to 11 pm; Saturday 9 am to 11 pm; Sunday 9 am to 9 pm
Fully Vegan African and International. Middle Eastern, Italian, Greek, South American and American. All food is completely vegan and 100% natural. They use some honey
Menu: BBQ Roast made from wheat gluten, Vegetarian Ribs, soups, salads, Sunflower-seed Burger, Chickenless Noodle Soup, Gyros, BBQ Roast, lentil soup, Gravy Burger, Spaghetti & Tofu, Greens and Cornbread, Chicken-less Noodle Soup, Veggie Gyro, Tofu Fish, and BBQ Twist Sandwich. Barbeque sauce. Homemade dairy-free soft-serve ice cream.
Comments: Food gets high ratings from most people, but everyone may not like this place. Friendly, helpful service. Casual place. Good people. Popular place, so may be hard to get a table on weekend nights. Has small vegan grocery store next door.
Other Info: Full service, take-out, catering. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: This place is in south Chicago, about 5 miles south of the downtown. From Dan Ryan Expressway, take the 75th Street exit (#60), then go east on 75th St for 3 blocks and this place is at the corner of Indiana Avenue. Bus #3 to 75th Street, #75 to Prairie Avenue.
Smooth: A Juice Bar
6 West Ohio Street, at State Street
312-440-0100
Hours: Monday to Saturday 8 am to 6 pm
Closed Sunday.
Juice Bar. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: 20 types of smoothies. Skin milk, vanilla yogurt, granola, blueberries, bananas and supplements such as Echinacea and ginseng. Fresh juices. Soups, salads and sandwiches.
Comments: Good place to hangout. Has comfortable couches.
Other Info: Non-smoking. Accepts MC, VISA.
Directions: In River North area. Red line El train to Grand. On the south side of the State Street Embassy Suites hotel.
Star of Siam
11 East Illinois Street
at North State Street, in north Chicago
312-670-0100
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 11 am to 9:30 pm
Friday & Saturday 11 am to 10:30 pm
Thai. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Most dishes can be made without meat. Can add tofu to dishes instead. Thai ice coffee.
Comments: Reasonably priced. It is very popular and sometimes there is a wait for a table. Friendly, attentive service.
Other Info: Full service, take-out, delivery. Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $.
Directions: Near North/ Magnificent Mile. CTA train to Grand. Red Line El train to Grand.
Stone Soup Cooperative
4637 North Ashland
773-561-5131
Housing Cooperative for social justice activists.
Comments: Host a (primarily) vegetarian potluck dinners every Tuesday evening at 8 pm. Anyone is welcome.
Swift Coffee Shop
1025 East 58th Street
Chicago, Illinois 60637
American, Indian, Middle Eastern, Thai. Vegan-friendly The Coffee Shop of the University of Chicago Divinity School
Menu: plenty of vegetarian Thai dishes, veg-friendly Mediterranean food from The Nile Only coffee shop on campus to feature sandwiches and cookies made by Cousin Morris’ Vegan Treats
Comments: Also known as “The Div School Coffee Shop” or the place “Where God Drinks Coffee,”
Other Info: smoke-free
Directions: Area: University of Chicago Campus In the basement of Swift Hall.
Third World Cafe
1301 E. 53rd St.
Chicago, Illinois 60615
Hours: Mon-Thu 7 am-8 pm
Fri 7 am-10 pm
Sat 8 am-10 pm
Sun 8 am-8 pm
Vegetarian-friendly American. Vegan-friendly. Mostly Organic.
Menu: Hummus platter,Peanut butter and jelly sandwich, Vegetarian Chili. Has fair-trade coffee and vegetarian snacks. The vegan: Mediterranean sandwich (without the cheese) is really good. the peanut butter and jelly is also pretty good.Make the sandwiches to order, so you can get them vegan. No vegan baked goods,Have soymilk though.
Comments: Live Music An alternative-style coffeehouse.This place gets some great reveiws.Nice place to hang out
Other Info: smoke-free wheelchair accessible
Directions: Area: Hyde Park
True Nature Foods
6034 North Broadway
Chicago, Illinois 60660
773-465-4137
Health Food Store. vegan-friendly
Comments: Sandwiches to go, grocery, organic produce delivery
Other Info:Accepts: Check, MasterCard, Visa
Directions: Area: Edgewater
Uncle Joe's
5706 S. University Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60637
Hours: Mon-Thu 9 am-11:30 pm
Fri 9 am-1:30 am
Sat 12 pm-1:30 am
Sun 12 pm-11:30 pm
American, Indian, Middle Eastern,, Thai. Vegan-friendly coffee shop at the University of Chicago Reynolds Club
Comments: pretty cool place, with pool tables, a foosball table, and whatever music the usually hip staff has chosen. Have vegan food from many local Hyde Park restaurants,
Other Info: smoke-free
wheelchair accessible
Directions: Area: University of Chicago Campus On the second floor of the Reynolds Club, across from the South Lounge.
**Udupi Palace
2543 West Devon Avenue, at Western Avenue, Rodgers Park area
773-338-2152; fax: 773-338-2155
Web site: http://www.udupipalace.com/
Hours: Daily 12 noon to 9:30 pm
Fully Vegetarian South Indian. Mainly vegan.
Menu: South Indian Royal Thali, Madras Lunch, idly, Rava Masala Dosa, Sambar, breads, rice dishes, samosas, vegetable curries, Panir Pakoras, Palak Panir, batura (puffed up fried breads), soups and main dishes. Dinner Specials. Badam halava is a sweet made of ground almonds, butter and honey. Rose ice cream. Fresh juices, mango lassi. No alcohol.
Comments: Good service. Very good food. Gets high ratings from people. Good size portions. Popular, so may have to wait on Friday and Saturday night for a table. Has menu on their web site. Popular place.
Other Info: Full service, take-out, catering, delivery. Non-smoking. Reservations recommended, especially on weekend nights. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: This place is in north Chicago. From downtown Chicago take Lakeshore Dr going north, then take Sheridan Rd north for 1 mile, then turn left at Devon Ave and this place is 1½ mile down. Bus #49 to Devon Avenue or #155 to Campbell Avenue.
Uncommon Ground
1214 West Grace Street, at Clark Street.
773-929-3680
Hours: Saturday to Wednesday 9 am to 11 pm
Thursday & Friday 9 am to 12 midnight
Coffeehouse. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Salads and sandwiches. For breakfast has homemade granola, organic vanilla yogurt and fresh fruit. Has a variety of premium coffee.
Comments: Comfortable happening place. Outdoors dining area. Has live entertainment on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and on the weekend. Hardwood floors. Recycled art on the walls. Friendly staff.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: Red Line El train to Sheridan. Bus #22 to Grace Street.
Vegetarian Express Gourmet
3031 West 111th Street, at Whipple
773-238-2599
This place is closed.
***Vegetarian Fun Foods Supreme
1702 East 87th Street
773-734-6321
Hours: Monday to Saturday 10 am to 9 pm
Closed Sunday and holidays.
Vegan Fast Food. Natural Foods. Vegan options.
Menu: Sandwiches, veggie burgers, salads, and whole-wheat crust pizza with soy meats. Fresh juices.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $$.
Directions: A block east of Stoney Island. This place is in south Chicago, about 5 miles south of downtown Chicago. From I-57N, take the I-94E/Bishop Ford Freeway towards Indiana, merge onto Bishop Ford Exwy going east for 1 mile, then take Stony Island Ave exit (#65), keep left at fork on ramp and merge onto S Stony Island Ave and go 1 mile north, at E 87th St turn right and go a quarter-mile, at S Cregier Ave turn left and go 1 block, at E 86th Place turn left and go 1 block, then at S East End Ave turn left and this place is 1 block down.
**Victory's Banner
2100 West Roscoe, at Damen Ave
773-665-0227
Hours: Wednesday to Monday 8 am to 3 pm
Closed Tuesday
Vegetarian. Vegan-friendly.
Menu: Erin's Eggless Wonder is a tofu scramble (contains goat cheese). Soups, salads, sandwiches, Spinach Salad (tell them no eggs), Bliss Burger, brown rice, mashed potatoes with gravy, Grilled Potatoes and multi-grain bread.
Comments: Good, peaceful atmosphere.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $$.
Directions: This place is in north Chicago. From Kennedy Exwy, take Damen Ave/2000 W exit (#47B), then go north on N Damen Ave for 1½ mile, at Roscoe St turn left and this place is 2 blocks down.
Whole Food Market and Quixotic Café
1000 West North Avenue, Lincoln Park area
312-587-0648; fax: 312-587-0606
Hours: Daily 8 am to 10 pm.
Natural Food Store and Cafe. Deli, Bakery, Salad Bar and Juice Bar. Organic produce.
Menu: Had a wide selection of vegetarian dishes. Quesadillas, Tofu Salad, Artichoke Pesto Pizza and other dishes. Has a large selection of fresh juices and smoothies. Cappuccino, espresso.
Comments: Has a restaurant upstairs with seats.
Directions: Located in Lincoln Park. From Kennedy Exwy, take North Ave exit (#48B), then go east on North Ave and this place is a half-mile down at corner of Sheffield and North (turn left at Sheffield). This place is north of I-290. There is also a North Ave exit off I-55.
Whole Food Market
3300 North Ashland, Lakeview
773-244-4200; fax: 773-244-4074
Hours: Daily 8 am to 10 pm
Natural Food Store and Cafe. Deli, Bakery, Salad Bar and Juice Bar. Organic produce. Supermarket-type place. See Whole Foods Market information.
Directions: From Lakeshore Drive, exit at Belmont (also 3200 North), then go west one mile, then at Ashland (at a 6 way intersection) turn right and this place on west side of road 2 block down. From Kennedy Exwy, take Armitage Ave exit #48, then go north on Ashland Ave for 1½ mile, then turn left at W School Rd and this place is at the corner. At Ashland turn right and this place is 3 blocks down on west side of road.
Whole Foods Market
30 West Huron Street, Gold Coast
312-932-9600; fax: 312-932-9700
Hours: Daily 8 am to 10 pm
Natural Food Store and Cafe. Deli, Bakery, Salad Bar and Juice Bar. Organic produce. Supermarket-type place. See Whole Foods Market.
Other Info: Limited service, take-out, delivery. Has a $5 delivery fee.
Directions: From Kennedy Exwy, take E Ohio St (#50B), then go east on W Ohio St 1¼ mile, then at N State St turn left and go 3 blocks, at W Huron St turn left and this place is 1 block down. Red Line El train to Chicago.
Zoom Kitchen
923 North Rush Street
312-440-3500
Hours: Monday to Saturday 11 am to 10 pm; Sun 2 pm to 8 pm; Sun Brunch 10 am to 2 pm
Deli and Salad Bar. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Salads items such as corn off the cob, chickpeas and pumpkin seeds. Mashed potatoes, Stir-fry vegetables, vegetarian soups, sandwiches and breads.
Other Info: Comments: Friendly, quick service. Counter service, take-out, delivery. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $.
Addis Abeba
3521 North Clark Street, at Cornelia Avenue
312-929-9383
Hours: Monday to Thursday 5 pm to 10 pm; Fri & Sat 5 pm to 11 pm; Sun 4 pm to 10 pm
Ethiopian, African Restaurant. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a selection of traditional Ethiopian dishes. European-style Kinche is wheat pilaf with kibbeh. Gomen is spinach and onion. Has a vegetarian combo plate. Non-alcoholic beer.
Comments: Has African art on the walls and woven-basket tables. Good size portions. Good, pleasant, helpful service. Good place for a group.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Reservation suggested on weekends. Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $$.
Directions: Located in the Lakeview district of Chicago, a few minutes walk from the L train Belmont or Addison stations (Red Line). Bus #22 to Cornelia Avenue or #152 to Clark Street.
Alice and Friends' Vegetarian Café
5812 N Broadway, Chicago
773-275-8797
Hours: Monday to Friday 4 pm to 10:30 pm
Saturday 12 noon to 10:30 pm
Closed Sunday.
Mainly Vegan Asian (except for honey).Korean and Chinese
Menu: Lady Fingers (rolls filled with a sweet paste filling), Dumplings, UnChicken Drumsticks, Love Letter From the Earth Salad (sweet potatoes, apples, walnuts and vegetables with cucumber dressing), Baked Coconut and Alfalfa Sprouts, Bi Bim Bob (rice, stir-fried vegetables, tofu and hot sauce), Curry Fried Rice with Portabello Mushroom, Don Ka Su (Japanese-style breaded mock meat, and Almond UnChicken. Soy ice cream and cakes. Saturday morning brunch with scrambled tofu, pancakes, veggie links, and juices.Cinnamon & Ginger Tea, lichee juice, Ginger Shake and Green Tea Shake.
Comments: Food get really high recommendations. All dishes with honey are marked. Also a meditation/spiritual center.
Other Info: Price: Full service, take-out. $-$$.
Directions: This place is about 4 miles north of the main downtown area, 4 blocks west of the lake-shore. Going north from the main downtown area until it ends, then follow the road around (becomes Hollywood Ave and go 4 blocks, then at N Broadway turn right and this place is 2 blocks down.
Amitabul
6207 N Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60646
773-774-0276
Fax: 773-763-4978
Web Site: http://www.amitabul.getwebnet.com/
Hours: Daily 11 am to 9:30 pm
Korean. Macrobiotic options. Not pure veg.
Menu: Maki Rolls, soups, Vegan Tofu Young, noodles dishes, vegan pancakes, vegan egg rolls, Kimchee Du Be Do (vegetables and noodles in a broth), stews, Bok Choy (with walnuts, almonds, oriental vegetables), Sweet Potato Noodles with Mushrooms & Vegetables, Wheat Noodles with Plum Sauce. Oceans of Health dish is seaweed and vegetables. Wolfmans Dreamed Treats is vegetables, nuts and miso sauce. Tempeh Vegetable Stir-fry is good. Chef Dave's Super Surprise Special can be different every time. Fresh juices. Special drinks are Green Heaven and Awakening Energy. Has spicy miso and spicy sweet plum sauce in squeeze bottles.
Comments: Amitabul means "awakening" in Sanskrit. This restaurant gets high ratings. Food is creatively presented. Good size portions. Dave Special is whatever the owner and head chef choice to cook at the moment. Casual, friendly place. Reasonable prices. Food is often spicy and unique. The hot dishes are extremely hot, and the medium level is really hot for most people. Teaches cooking classes
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: On Milwaukee Ave, a few blocks south of Devon, or about two blocks north of where elston ends at Milwaukee. From downtown, go north on Central to Milwaukee, then turn left at Milwaukee, From O'Hare go east on Kennedy to Nagle, then turn left on Nagia and at Milwaukee turn right.
A Natural Harvest
7122 South Jeffrey Boulevard
773-363-3939
Hours: Monday to Friday 10 am to 7 pm; Saturday 10 am to 6:30 pm; closed Sunday.
Natural Food Store.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA.
Andie's Restaurant
5253 North Clark Street, Farragut Avenue, Andersonville
773-784-8616
1467 West Montrose Avenue
312-348-0654
Web site: http://www.andiesres.com
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 11 am to 11 pm; Friday & Saturday 10 am to 12 midnight; Sunday 10 am to 3 pm
Mediterranean, Lebanese, Greek. Vegan options.
Menu: Has a good selection of vegetarian dishes. Falafel, several vegetarian pitas, pizza, moussaka, Stuffed Artichokes, hummus, couscous, Moroccan Eggplant and salad with yogurt sauce. Has a Vegetarian Combo Plate.
Comments: Popular, friendly place. Reasonable prices. Live jazz during the weekend brunch.
Other Info: Full service, take-out, catering, delivery. Reservations suggested on weekends. Accepts AMEX, DC, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$. Allows smoking.
Directions: Bus #22 to Berwyn Avenue; #50 to Berwyn Avenue; #82 to Clark Street. Parking arranged for customers.
Annapurna
2608 West Devon Avenue
773-764-1858
Hours: Wednesday to Monday 11 am to 9 pm
Closed Tuesday.
Vegetarian South Indian. Vegan-friendly. Indian Fast-foods.
Comments: Very good food at low prices.
**Arya Bhavan
2508 West Devon Avenue
773-274-5800; fax: 773-262-4465
email: Aryabhavan@Aol.com
Web site: www.aryabhavan.com
Hours: Monday to Thursday 11:30 am to 10 pm
Friday to Sunday 11:30 am to 10:30 pm
Fully Vegetarian South & North Indian. Buffet.
Menu: Has a large selection of vegetarian dishes. Soups, samosas, Tandoori dishes, Vankai Koora, Mirch Bengan Ka Salam, Paneer Tikka Masala, Pakoda Korma, Shahi Paneer Korma, Paneer Bhurji, uttappams, dosas, parathas, Malai Kofta, Indian breads, Vegetable Pulao, Matar Paneer, Aloo Gobi and Palak Paneer. Gulabjamun, Shrikhand and a selection of ice creams. Mango lassi, Pista Shake and juices.
Comments: Friendly, helpful service. Has a lunch and weekend buffet. Has a dinner buffet with a good selection of dishes. Some people think that Woodlands is better.
Other Info: Full service, take-out, catering. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $$.
Directions: In the middle of India town in north Chicago. From the Kennedy Expy, take the Fullerton Ave/2400 N exit (#47A) and take the Western Ave ramp, then go north on N Western Ave for 5 miles, then at W Devon Ave turn left and go 2 blocks.
Bonne Sante
1512 East 53rd Street
773-667-5700
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 7 pm; Saturday 9:30 am to 6 pm; Sunday 11 am to 5 pm
Natural Food Store. Juice Bar.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA.
Bukhara
2 East Ontario Street, in north Chicago
312-943-0188
Hours: Daily 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm to 9 pm
Indian. Lunch Buffet. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Rice dishes, dal, Indian breads and vegtable dishes.
Comments: Uses traditional Tandoor clay oven for cooking. Candlelight dinners. Reasonably priced for lunch and more expensive during dinner.
Other Info: Full service, take-out, catering, delivery. Reservations suggested on weekends. Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Café Selmarie
4729 North Lincoln Avenue
773-989-5595
Hours: Tuesday to Thursday 8 am to 10 pm; Friday & Saturday 8 am to 11 pm; Sunday 10 am to 10 pm; closed Monday.
Café. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: It is fairly vegetarian friendly. Soups, vegetarian chili, salads, Penne Pasta, Spinach Pie, granola and pizza. Cappuccino, espresso.
Comments: Casual atmosphere. Has local artists' works (for sale) hanging on the walls. Has a nice outdoor dining area.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $$. Full service, take-out.
**Café Voltaire
3441 N Halsted Street
773-281-9320
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 11 am to 11 pm; Friday 5 pm to 1 am; Saturday 5 pm to 3 am
Vegetarian. Vegan-friendly.
Menu: Pastas, veggie burger, salads and some vegetarian soups. Fresh mango frappes. Fresh juices. Cappuccino, espresso. Non-alcoholic beer.
Comments: Hip, artsy place. Has shows downstairs in the performance theater with a rotating schedule of over 50 events. Upstairs art gallery. Mostly organic food. Local organic produce used. Small place.
Other Info: Full service, take-out, delivery. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $$.
Directions: From Lake Shore Drive take the W Belmont Ave ramp and go west on W Belmont Ave for ¾ mile, then turn right and this place is a half-mile down, just past W Newport Ave. This place is a few miles north of downtown Chicago.
Charlie Trotter's
Wyndham Chicago Hotel; 816 West Armitage Avenue, at North Halsted Street, Old Town, Lincoln park area
773-248-6228
Web site: www.charlietrotters.com
Hours: Tues to Thur 6 pm to 9:30 pm; Friday & Saturday 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm; closed Sat & Mon.
American, International, Eclectic Restaurant. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a separate section on the menu for vegetarian dishes. Has two tasting menus daily, one of them is vegetarian. Dishes can be made vegan by requesting such when you make your reservation.
Comments: One of the best restaurants in Chicago and the United States. Elegant. Must wear a jacket and tie. Famous Notable Chef: Charlie Trotter. In a renovated 1908 townhouse. Excellent dinning experience. Romantic. Elegant décor. Charlie Trotter just wrote an excellent Raw Vegan cookbook.
Other Info: Reservations required usually a few weeks in advance for weekdays and months in advance for weekends. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $$$$. Around $100 for a meal.
Directions: Between Armitage and Halsted in north Chicago. From Kennedy Exwy, take the North Ave/IL-64 exit (#48B), then go east on W North Ave for 1 mile, at N Halsted St turn left and go a half-mile, then at W Armitage Ave turn left and this place is 1 block down. Brown line El train to Armitage.
**Chicago Diner
3411 North Halsted
773-935-6696
Web Site: http://www.veggiediner.com
Hours: Monday to Friday 11 am to 10 pm
Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 10 pm
Fully Vegetarian Eclectic, International. Vegan Bakery. Mostly Vegan. Most dishes can be made vegan if requested. Macrobiotic options.
Menu: Has several pages of vegetarian dishes on their menu. Vegan soups, salads, sandwiches, Grilled Portobello Sandwich, Scrambled Tofu, Potato Hash, Tofu hot dogs, Lentil Loaf, Sloppy Joe's, tempeh burgers, tofu burgers, Cabbage Rolls with artichoke sauce, macrobiotic meals, pastas, Tofu Roulades, Paella and vegetarian chili. Breakfast menu with eggless French Toast, scrambled tofu and fakin bacon. Has a good selection of vegan desserts. Vegan Chocolate Cake. Tofu Chocolate Chip Cheesecake, vegan Carrot Cake, vegan German Chocolate Cake, and Lemon Coconut Cake. Fresh juices and smoothies. Non-alcoholic beer. Good soy shakes.
Comments: Non-vegan dishes are marked. No preservatives or artificial ingredients. Local organic produce used when possible. Owners active in the animal rights movement in the Midwest. Has outdoor patio dining. Has kid's menu. Food gets good rating. Good, friendly atmosphere. Relaxed, casual place. Regular cheese can be replaced with soy cheese.
Other Info: Full service, take-out, catering. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $$.
Directions: From Lake Shore Drive, take the W Belmont Ave ramp and go west on W Belmont Ave for ¾ mile, then turn right and this place is a half-mile down. This place is a few miles north of downtown Chicago. Free parking evenings after 6 pm (in adjacent alley) and all day on Saturday and Sunday. Street parking on weekdays. Near the Addison station. El Train to Belmont. Bus #36.
Clark Street Bistro
2600 North Clark Street, at corner of Wrightwood Avenue
773-525-9992
Hours: Monday to Thursday 4:30 pm to 10 pm; Friday 12 noon to 11 pm; Saturday 4 pm to 11 pm; Sunday 10 am to 10 pm
Mediterranean, French. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Salad Penache is good. Pastas, pizzas and salads.
Comments: Owned by people from Morocco. Has outdoor dining. Sidewalk café. Romantic place. Candlelit and white tablecloths. Good service.
Other Info: Reservations highly suggested on weekends. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $$.
Directions: Bus #76 to Broadway St/Clark St; #22, #36 to Wrightwood Avenue. Parking at 2515 N Clark Street for free. In Lincoln Park area.
Coop Markets
526 E. 55th St.
Chicago, Illinois 60615
773.667.1444
Hours: Daily 7 am-11 pm
Health Food Store & Deli. American, Eclectic (Varied) vegan-friendly
Comments: Has some fake meats and frozen vegetarian meals, and carries nutrional yeast and vital wheat gluten in the bulk section.
Other Imfo: Accepts: Check, MasterCard, Visa wheelchair accessible Delivery
Directions: Area: Hyde Park
Crofton on Wells
535 North Wells
Chicago, Illinois 60610-4213
312-755-1790
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:30 am-2:30 pm, 5 pm-10 pm
Fri 11:30 am-2:30 pm
5 pm-11 pm
Sat 5 pm-11 pm
Closed Sunday
American, Eclectic (Fusion). Upscale. Vegan-friendly. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a separate vegetarian menu, most of which can be made vegan.Delicous salads and Portobella Stack. Good tasting desserts such as the Coconut Sorbet.
Comments: Service is excellent..Pleasant, atmoshere.
Other Info: Price: $17-25 Accepts: American Express, Diner's Club, Discover, MC, Visa smoke-free
Dharma Garden Thai Cuisine
3109 W. Irving Park Road
Chicago, Illinois 60618
773-588-9140
Hours: Tue-Thu 11 am-9:30 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am-10 pm
Sun 12 pm-9:30 pm
Closed Monday.
Thai. Vegetarian and Vegan-friendly. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Extensive vegetarian and vegan options. There are around 100 appetizer, salad, soup and main dishes and 10 dessert items. Have a good selection of mock meat dishes. Dharma Garden Tofu Spring Rolls, Thai "Egg" Rolls (vegan), Thai Vegetable Crepe, Basil Noodle, Crispy Noodle Lard Nar, Bean Sprout and Tofu in Mushroom Sauce, Sticky Rice with Mango, and Rice Pudding (vegan) with Coconut in Banana Leaf.
Comments: Excellent vegetarian Thai food, Live Music sometines. No MSG or fish or oyster sauce in food.. Empahsis on healthy vegetarian Thai food.Use filtered water, olive oil, brown sugar, sea salt, herbal seasonings, and organic produce, when possible. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. about the concerns of vegetarians and vegans. One of the owners is a vegetarian and she has made sure that only vegetable broth is used and fish and oyster sauce are never used.
Other Info: Price: $11-17 Accepts: American Express, Diner's Club, MasterCard, Visa smoke-free accepts reservations wheelchair accessibleDelivery Private Rooms
Directions: Area: North Center (Irving Park & Troy)
Earwax Café
1564 West Milwaukee Avenue
773-772-4019
Hours: Monday to Friday 8 am to 12 midnight
Saturday & Sunday 10 am to 12 midnight
Eclectic International. Mainly Vegetarian. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Mostly vegetarian menu. For breakfast there is granola, oatmeal, bagels and yogurt. For lunch there is falafel sandwiches, Spinach Pie, veggie burgers, a selection of salads, vegetable burritos, tempeh burgers, sun-dried tomato pesto, quesadillas and a daily specials. Chocolate-coconut shake. Cappuccino, espresso and an unlimited cup of coffee for $1.90. Non-alcoholic beer and wine.
Comments: Friendly, funky place. Has Eastern European circus motif. Friendly, slow service.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: From Kennedy Exwy, take the Division St/1200 North exit (#49A), then go west on W Division St a third-mile, then take a slight right onto N Milwaukee Ave and this place is ¾ mile down.
Eternity Juice Bar
Address: 203 East 75th Street
Chicago, Illinois 60619
Area: South Side
vegan Vegan Grocery/Sandwich Shop
The Eternity Juice Bar is owned by the same people who own the Soul Vegetarian. In addition to various juices and elixirs, Eternity also sells sandwiches, deli-style salads and a few vegan groceries.
Ethiopian Diamond
6120 N. Broadway St.
Chicago, Illinois 60660
773-338-6100
Hours: Mon-Thu 12 pm-10 pm
Fri 12 pm-10:30 pm
Sat 11 am-11:30 pm
Sun 11 am-11:30 pm
Ethiopian/Eritrean. Vegan-friendly. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Whole page of vegan food in their menu. There are many vegetarian options, including a delicious"mock fish. The veggie combo (six entrees) is excellent, particularly the Shimbra Assa (Chick Pea Fish stew.)
Other Info: Price: $$. Accepts: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa. Allows smoking. Accepts reservations. Wheelchair accessible
Far Eastern Barbecue
3418 North Southport Street, at Roscoe, Chinatown
773-472-4060
Hours: Daily 11:30 am to 9:30 pm
Korean. Vegan and Vegetarian-friendly.
Comments: At the former location of Amitabul (which has moved) and is run by the same family. Friendly people.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Non-smoking. Price: $.
Directions: El Brown Line to Southport.
Feast
1616 North Damen
773-772-7100
Hours: Monday to Friday for lunch and dinner 11:30 am to 3 pm, 5:30 pm to 10 pm
Multi-ethnic. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Soups, veggie burger, Black Bean Ravioli, salads, burritos, Black Bean Soup, pastas and Pumpkin Ravioli.
Comments: Pleasant decor. Outdoor dining.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $$$.
Flat Top Grill
3300 N. Southport Ave
773-755-1657
319 W. North Ave.
312-787-7020
1000 W. Washington Blvd.
312-829-4820
Chicago, Illinois 60657
707 Church St.
Evanston, Illinois 60201
847-570-0769
Web Site: http://www.flattopgrill.com/
Hours: Sun-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm
Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm
Mongolian. Vegan-friendly. All-you-can-eat Mongolian barbecue-style restaurant. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Noodles, rice, and tofu dished. A large blackboard indicates which of the sauces are vegan (almost all of them are).
Comments: Build-your-own stir-fry spot. Let the cooks know they should prepare your food in a separate wok. Place can be really busy on the weekends so you may want to make a reservation.
Other Info: Accepts: Diner's Club, Discover, Visa allows smoking Price: $11-$$-$$$.
Foodlife
Water Tower Place (mezzanine level), 835 North Michigan Avenue, in north Chicago
312-335-3663
Hours: Monday to Thursday 11 am to 9 pm; Friday & Saturday 11 am to 10 pm; Sunday 11 am to 9 pm
International. There are several counters here in an upscale food court. This place has 10 different kitchen areas. Juice Bar. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has Tuscan Veggies, Portobello Mushrooms, Stir-Fry Heaven, Mediterranean dishes and soy burgers. Fresh juices, cappuccino, espresso.
Comments: Unique place.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: Loop Chicago stop of the Red Line. Walk 3 blocks East, enter Water Tower Place and go up the escalator to the Mezzanine Level.
Gaylord India Restaurant
678 North Clark Street
312-664-1700
Hours: Monday to Friday 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm to 10 pm; Saturday & Sunday 12 noon to 3 pm, 5:30 pm to 10 pm
Indian. Lunch Buffet is $8.99. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a wide selection of vegetarian dishes. Saag Panir, Saffron Rice, puris, Indian breads and curry dishes.
Comments: Reasonable prices. Tuxedoes waiters. Food can be quite spicy hot, so you may want to ask for them to cool it down. May add gratuity charge with bill, so you may want to check it before tipping.
Other Info: Full service, take-out, delivery. Accepts AMEX, DC, MC, VISA. Price: $$-$$$.
Directions: Near the Rainforest Café and Hard Rock Café, north of the downtown (Clark Street) and the Chicago River, to the west of the Magnificent Mile. Red Line El train to Grand. Bus #22. Corner of Clark and Huron.
Green Zebra
1460 West Chicago Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60622
312-243-7100
Hours: Tue-Thu 5:30 pm-10 pm
Fri-Sat 5:30 pm-11 pm
Sun 5:30pm-9 pm
Closed Monday.
Eclectic (Fusion). Vegan-friendly Mostly Organic Not pure vegetarian (serves some organic meats)
Menu:: Has a good selction of vegan and vegetarian dishes.Most of the vegetarian dishes can be made vegan.Has some excellent deluxe salads.Sweet potato dumplings are vegan Delicious vegan Ginger Cake with banana soy ice cream.
Comments: Quiet Romantic Valet Parking The decor is very zen.
Other Info: Price: over $$$. Accepts: MasterCard, Visa smoke-free accepts reservations
Directions: Area: Ukranian Village
Handlebar
2311 W. North Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60647
773-384-9546
Hours: Mon-Wed 4 pm-12 am
Thu-Fri 4 pm-2 am
Sat 1 pm-2 am
Sun 1 pm-11 pm
Eclectic (Varied). Vegan-friendly. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a very good selection of vegan options, including stuffed mushrooms, African Ground Nut Stew, various seitan sandwiches and a chocolate raspberry torte for dessert.
Comments: Portions are large and reasonably priced. Fast, helpful service.Outdoor seating.
Other Info: Accepts: American Express, Diner's Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa. Smoke-free wheelchair accessible Outdoor Seating Price: $7-11
Directions: Area: Wicker Park. Get off on the Damen stop of the Blue line and take a left onto North Avenue. The Handlebar will be on the left side of the street (South), about 5 blocks away.
Health Nutz
19827 S. LaGrange Road
708-479-7578
Health Food Store. Organic produce.
Directions: In Mokena, in the southwest suburb of Chicago.
Heartland Café
7000 North Glenwood Avenue
773-465-8005
Hours: Monday to Friday 7 am to 10 pm
Saturday and Sunday 8 am to 12 midnight
American, International and Mexican. Health (Natural) Foods. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Soups, salads, sandwiches, main dishes, granola, scrambled tofu, cornbreads and vegetarian specials. Fresh juices, flavored iced tea.
Comments: Comfortable, laid-back place. Wholesome foods. Has outdoor terrace dining. Live music and dancing on the weekends (Thursday to Sunday). Connected to general gift shop that has holistic magazines and merchandise. Has spider plants and wood beams.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: Located in Rodgers Park, near Loyola University. At the north end of Chicago about 6 miles north of the downtown, a few blocks from the lake. From Lake Shore Dr, take Bryn Mawr Ave/US 14 ramp, then go north on N Sheridan Rd for 2 miles, then at Lunt Ave turn left and this place is 2 blocks down. Close to the Morse train stop. Red Line train to Morse.
Here's Health
22 West Maple, Chicago
312-397-1501
Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 7:30 pm (closes 6:30 pm Friday); Saturday 8 am to 5:30 pm; Sunday 10 am to 5:30 pm
Natural Food Store and Deli. Juice Bar. Organic produce.
Menu: Sandwiches, soups, veggie chili, mock chicken and salad dishes.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Has seating. Accepts DIS, MC, VISA.
Directions: From Kennedy Exwy, take the East Ohio St exit (#50B), then go 1½ mile east on W Chicago Ave, at N L La Salle Blvd turn left and go 0.65 mile, at W Maple St turn right and this place is 2 blocks down.
Hyde Park Coop and Café
1526 East 55th Street, at Lake Park Avenue
773-667-1444
Hours: Daily 7 am to 11 pm
Natural Food Store and Café. Bakery and Coffee Bar. Organic produce.
Menu: Soups, salads, sandwiches, Spinach Pies and veggie pizza.
Comments: The Museum of Science and Industry is a little down the road.
Other Info: Accepts MC, VISA.
Directions: This place is in the South side of Chicago. From Lakeshore Dr, take 53rd St exit and go 4 blocks west. At Lake Park Ave, turn left (go south) and this place is 3 blocks down in Hyde Park Shopping Center, at corner of 55th and Lake Park Ave.
Irazu
1865 North Milwaukee Avenue, at Moffat Street
773-252-5687
Hours: Monday to Saturday 10 am to 9 pm
Closed Sunday.
Costa Rican. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Good veggie burrito. Black Bean & Avocado Burrito. Tortillas, Gallo Pinto with white rice and Black Beans & Plantains. Fruit shakes and milkshakes.
Comments: Has outdoors patio dining. Has a wall mural of a village house. Popular for take-out. Gets good recommendations. Voted to have some of the best vegetarian food in the city.
Other Info: Non-smoking. Cash only.
Directions: Blue Line to El train to Damen. Bus #50 to Cortland Street; #73 to Damen Avenue.
It's Natural
324 North Michigan Avenue
312-269-0618
Vitamin Store and Juice Bar.
Menu: Has some pre-made sandwiches in their cooler.
Other Info: Non-smoking. Accepts MC, VISA.
Jal Hind
2658 W. Devon Ave., at Talman Ave
773-973 3400
Vegetarian Indian.Cheap fast-food type Inidan food.
Jamba Juice
2800 North Clark Street
773-755-8472
Hours: Monday to Friday 7 am to 9 pm; Saturday 8 am to 9 pm; Sunday 8 am to 8 pm
Juice Bar. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has 16 types of smoothies. Uses real fruits and has supplements such as ginseng and bee pollen. Breads, veggie chili and vegetarian soups.
Comments: Friendly place. Counter service, take-out.
Directions: Lakeview, Wrigley area. From downtown go north about 5 miles on Lake Shore Dr (becomes US 41), take Fullerton Pkwy ramp and go 1 block west on Fullerton, at N Cannon Dr turn right and go a half-mile, then take a slight left at Diversey Pkwy and this place is a third-mile (4 blocks) down at Clark Street.
Jane's
1655 West Cortland Street
773-862-5263
Hours: Monday to Friday 5 pm to 10 pm
Saturday & Sunday 11 am to 2:30 pm, 5 pm to 10 pm
American. Vegetarian-friendly. Not pure veg.
Menu: Artichoke-stuffed Spinach Ravioli, burritos with tofu or goat cheese, Garden Burger, salads and other dishes. Cappuccino, espresso.
Comments: Has outdoor dining. Has flowers on table.
Other Info: Reservations suggested. Accepts MC, VISA.
Directions: El train 8 to Corland Street. Bus #73 to Paulina Street.
John's Place
1202 West Webster Avenue, in the Lincoln Park area
773-525-6670
Hours: Tuesday to Thursday 11 am to 10 pm; Friday 11 am to 11 pm; Saturday 8 am to 11 pm; Sunday 8 am to 9 pm; Saturday and Sunday Brunch; closed Monday.
American, International, Eclectic. Vegetarian friendly.
Menu: Veggie burrito, tofu dishes, veggie burgers, hummus, quesadillas, Noodles, Lasagna, Vegetarian Chili and other vegetarian dishes. Fresh juices, smoothies, cappuccino, espresso.
Comments: Uses organic produce when possible. Has a fireplace. Popular place. Outdoor dining.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $$.
***Karyn's Fresh Corner
1901 North Halsted Street
Chicago, Illinois 60614
312.255.1590
Fax 312.255.1592
Email karynraw@aol.com
http://www.karynraw.com/
Hours: Daily 11:30 am to 9 pm
Fully Vegan Gourmet Raw Cuisine. All-you-can-eat Salad Bar. Juice Bar.
Menu: Raw Carob Cake, uncooked raw pizzas, Broccoli Soup, sushi, Energy Soup, Seaweed Salad, Karyn's Cashew Supreme and other dishes. Raw Apple Pie made with tofu. Fresh juices and smoothies.
Comments: Special Herbal Elixirs made with fresh special herbs. Has an Oxygen Bar, where you can get shots of pure oxygen. Friend said it was the best salad ever had. $12.95 for all-you-can-eat or $5.99 a pound for salad bar.
Other Info: Full service, counter-service, take-out, catering. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA and personal cheques. Price: $-$$.
Directions: Lake Shore Drive to Belmont Exit, then go west on Belmont Ave, then at Lincoln turn right and this place is 3 blocks down. From Kennedy Exwy, take Armitage Ave/2000 N exit (#48A), go west 1¼ mile on N Ashland, at Nelson St turn right and go 1 block, at N Greenview Ave turn left and go 1 block, at N Lincoln Ave turn slight left and this place is a third-mile down.
Kopi, A Traveler's Café
5317 North Clark Street
773-989-KOPI (5674)
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8 am to 11 pm; Friday 8 am to 12 noon; Saturday 8 am to 12 midnight; Sunday 10 am to 11 pm
International Café. Full Espresso Bar. Mainly vegetarian place. Vegan options. Not pure veg.
Menu: Delicious salads, hummus pita, soups, veggie burgers, tortilla chips and sandwiches. Fresh juices, cappuccino, espresso and special teas. Has a great selection of drinks.
Comments: Has live music some nights.Has an excellent selection of delicious foods.
Store Information: Has various clocks showing the different time zones around the world. Has an area where you sit on the floor on pillows with low tables, and you take off your shoes. Has masks on one of the walls. Kopi means "coffee" in Indonesian. Has a bookshelf with literature about international destinations. Has an international shop with clothing, jewelry, books and arts & crafts from around the world.
Other Info: Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: Andersonville Red Line to Berwyn Stop.
Leona's
1236 East 53rd Street
Chicago, Illinois 60615
773-363-2600
http://www.leonas.com/
Italian Restaurant With Vegan-friendly.Vegan Options
Menu: Soy cheese pizza (now casein-free), vegan burger," tofu ravioli and various mushroom/seasoned tofu skewers.
Other Info: Price: $$.Accepts: Discover, MasterCard, Visa allows smoking Delivery
Directions: Area: Hyde Park
Life Spring Health Food & Juice Bar
3178 North Clark
773 327-1023
1463 West Webster Avenue
773-832-0000
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 7:30 pm; Saturday 9:30 am to 6 pm; Sunday 12 noon to 5 pm
Natural Food Store.
Lo-Cal Zone
912 North Rush Street
312-943-9060
Hours: Monday to Saturday 11 am to 8 pm
Sunday 11 am to 5 pm
Natural Foods. Vegan options.
Menu: This place is mainly vegetarian. Tofu Burgers, BBZ Lo-calzone with tofu, hummus burrito and veggie burgers. Smoothies, cappuccino, espresso.
Other Info: Limited service, take-out. No credit cards. Price: $.
Directions: This place is in north Chicago. From Kennedy Exwy, take the East Ohio St exit (#50B), then go 1½ mile east on W Chicago Ave, at N Rush St turn left and this place is 3 blocks down.
Local Grind
1585 North Milwaukee Avenue, at North Avenue
773-489-3490
This place is closed.
Maple Street Market
22 West Maple Street, Chicago
312-397-1501
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 am to 8:30 pm
Friday 8:30 to 8 pm
Saturday 8 am to 6:30 pm
Sunday 10 am to 6 pm
Natural Food Store and Deli. Juice Bar. Organic produce. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps and other dishes. Fresh juices and smoothies.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Outdoor dining. Accepts MC, VISA. Price: $.
Directions: From I-90, take W Division exit (#49A), then go east on W Division St for 1.5 miles, at N Dearborn St turn right and go 2 blocks, at Maple Street turn left and this place is a half-block down,
Mama Desta's Red Sea
3216 North Clark Street, at Belmont
773-935-7561
Hours: Monday to Friday 4 pm to 10:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday 4 pm to 12 midnight
Ethiopian. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has many vegetarian dishes. Lentil and spinach sandwich.
Comments: Has an African décor with African paintings, crafts, and bamboo & reed-covered walls. Reasonable prices. Food gets good ratings. Pleasant, cool atmosphere. Service is often slow.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Accepts AMEX, DC, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: Can be gotten to from the Addison or Belmont L train stations. Near the corner of Belmont and Clark.
M Henry Chow for Now
5707 N. Clark
Chicago, Illinois 60660
773-561-1600
American. Vegan-friendly. Mostly) Organic Not pure vegetarian..
Breakfast, Brunch, and Lunch
Commets: Make a point to buy locally.
Other Info: Price: $$. No reservations
Directions: Area: Edgewater Just North of Andersonville on Clark.
Miami Flavors
2504 West Division Street
Chicago, Illinois 60622
773-227-2337
Hours: Mon-Thu 10 am-8 pm
Fri-Sat 10 am-10 pm
Sun 11 am-7 pm
Homemade Soy Ice Cream
Menu: Makes much of its ice cream with soy milk instead of dairy milk. Sugar used in the ice cream is from fresh sugar cane.
Comments: Interesting, cool decor.
Other Info: Accepts: Discover, MasterCard, Visa
vegan-friendly Directions: CTA Bus (#49 Western or #70 Division) .
Moti Mahal
1031 West Belmont Avenue, at Kenmore
773-348-4392
Hours: Monday to Thursday 12 noon to 9:30 pm; Friday & Saturday 12 noon to 10:30 pm; Sunday 12 noon to 9:30 pm
Lunch Buffet Hours: Daily 12 noon to 3:30 pm
Indian. Lunch Buffet. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a selection of vegetarian dishes. Aloo Mattar, Saag Paneer, rice dishes and much more
Comments: The lunch buffet is popular.
Other Info: Full service, take-out, catering. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $.
Directions: Near Kenmore train stop. In the Indian area.
Mr G Co-op Markets
Kimbark Plaza
1226 East 53rd Street, Chicago
773-363-2175
Web site: http://www.coopmarkets.com
Hours: Daily 7 am to 11 pm
Natural Food Store. Organic produce.
Menu: Has a limited menu with only salads, prepared sandwiches and spinach pies.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Accepts MC, VISA.
Directions: This place is about 5 miles south of the main downtown area, about 2 miles east of exit 57B off I-90, several blocks east of the northeast corner of Washington Park. From I-94, take 55th St exit and go east. At Woodlawn turn left and go two blocks and drive into Kimbark Plaza, where this place is located.
**Mysore Woodlands
2548 West Devon Avenue
773-338-8160
Hours: Daily 11:30 am-3:30 pm, 5 pm-9:30 pm
Fully Vegetarian South Indian. Kosher. Lunch Buffet. Vegan friendly.
Menu: Dosa, Idly and Mysore Coffee (authentic south Indian-style brewed coffee). Rava Dosa and Medhu Vada are good. The lunch buffet has over 20 dishes.
Comments: Recommended. Really good South Indian food. Popular place and there is often a half hour waiting time on weekends.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Reservation recommended. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $$.
Directions: This place is in north Chicago. From I-90W, take Nagel Ave pass Milwaukee Ave. From I-94E, take Peterson Ave, then turn left on California Ave, then turn right on Devon Avenue. From Kennedy Exwy, take Fullerton Ave/2400 N (#47A), then go north on N Western Ave for 5 miles, then turn left at W Devon Ave and this place is 2 blocks down.
The Mitchell's Original Restaurant
101 West North Avenue
312-642-5246
1953 North Clybourn Avenue
773-883-1157
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 6 am to 1 am
Friday & Saturday 24 hours
Natural Foods Restaurant. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Vegetarian sausages, homemade muffins, Oatmeal Walnut Burgers, veggie chili and daily vegetarian specials. Fresh juices.
Comments: Known for good breakfasts.
Other Info: Accepts DC, MC, VISA. Full service, take-out. Price: $.
Nature's Way Health Store
8504 South Stony Island Avenue
773-721-6611
Hours: Monday to Saturday 9:30 am to 7:30
Closed Sunday.
Natural Food Store.
Newleaf Natural Grocery
1261 West Loyola Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60626
773.743.0400
Web Site: http://www.newleafnatural.net/
Health Food Store. Vegetarian-friendly. Mostly) Organic.Offers weekly organic produce boxes
New Life Health Foods & Vegetarian Restaurant
3141 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Chicago, IL 60612.
773-762-1090.
Hours: Monday to Saturday 8 am to 7:30 pm
Closed Sunday.
Vegetarian Restaurant & Juice Bar. Offers vitamins, herbs, minerals and personal health care items too.
Menu: Delicious vegetarian dishes. Known for its excellent breakfast.
Comments: Have a certified herbalist.
Other Info: Price: $.
Directions: One block east of Kedzie Ave. and a block from Douglas Park.
The Nile
1611 E 55th St
Chicago, Illinois 60615
773-324-9499
Middle Eastern/Persian. Vegan-friendly. Not pure vegetarian.
Comments: Good food. The pita bread may contain butter, so you may want to ask about this.
Other Info: Price: $7-11
Directions: Area: Hyde Park Close to Shoreland and Broadview.
Noodles, etc.
1333 E 57th St
Chicago, Illinois 60615
773) 684-2801
Chinese. Vegan-friendly. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a good selection of vegetarian and =vegan dishes. Will subsitute tofu in many of the meat dishes.
Other Info: Price $$.:Accepts: MasterCard, Visa smoke-free
Directiions: Area: Hyde Park
Opera
1309 South Wabash Avenue
Chicago, Illinois Chinese
312-461-0161
Hours:Sun-Wed 5 pm-10 pm
Thu 5 pm-11 pm
Fri-Sat 5 pm-12 am
ChineseRestaurant with vegan options. Menu vegan-friendly
Menu: Has a separate vegan menu.
Comments: Quiet Romantic Opera is a former warehouse. elegant placent. Great place to go to before catching a show in the theater distrcit..
Other Info: Price: $$.Accepts: American Express, Check, Diner's Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa allows smoking wheelchair accessible Private Rooms Valet Parking
accepts reservations
Directions: Area: Loo. In the middle of the theater district downtown.
Pattie's Heart-Healthy
700 North Michigan Avenue
312-751-7777
Hours: Daily
Sandwich Place. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has sandwiches, soups, pizzas, muffins, vegetarian focaccia sandwiches, calzones and sweets. Fresh juices, cappuccino, espresso. Has a breakfast menu.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. No credit cards.
Directions: Located at The Magnificent Mile on North Michigan Avenue, a little north of the Chicago River.
Pegasus Restaurant
130 South Halsted Street, at West Adams Street, West Side Greektown
312-226-3377
Web site: www.pegasuschicago.com
Hours: Monday to Thursday 11 am to 12 midnight; Friday 11 am to 1 pm; Saturday 12 noon to 1 am; Sunday 12 noon to 12 midnight
Middle Eastern, Greek. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Has a good selection of vegetarian s.
Comments: Nice atmosphere. Live music on the rooftop patio during the summer. Has an excellent view of the city's skyline. Good service. Authentic Greek. Nice experience.
Vegan Warning: I received a letter complaining that some of one of their servers was not helpful at all in getting them a vegetarian meal and they refused to check with the kitchen about whether . or not any items were vegan. May have problems with comunication, also written was "We were served something that was clearly daily after explaining in detail what our food restrictions were."
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Reservations recommended on the weekends. Reservations suggested. Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $$.
Directions: West of The Loop, on the other side of the South Branch of the
Chicago River.
Pick Me Up Cafe
3408 N Clark St
Chicago, Illinois 60657-1606
773-248-6613
Hours: Sun-Thu 5 pm-3 am
Fri-Sat 24 hours
American. Vegan-friendly
Menu::Many vegetarian and vegan selections, including breakfast items and dessert. Vegan French toast and tofu cheese pizza.The milkshakes are made with Chicago Soydairy soymilk and soy ice cream and come in a variety of exotic flavors.
Comments: Fifties-esque diner with a good selection of vegan-friendly food. A good late-night placefriendly. Tables decorated with Monopoly, Scrabble and other game pieces Great place to hang out
Other Info: Price: $11-17 Accepts: American Express, Diner's Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa allows smoking.
Pita Inn
3910 Dempster St
Skokie, Illinois 60076
847-677-0211
Hours: Sun-Thu 11 am-11 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am-12 am
Vegetarian-friendly Lebanese. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu:Vegetarian options include falafel, baba, hummus, jerusalem salad, tabouleh, yoghurt salad, and falafel. One of the cheapest vegetarian meal in Chicago.
Comments: Pleasant atmosphere. Pita Inn market next door.
Other Info: Price:: $. smoke-free not wheelchair accessible
Planet Smoothie
852 West Belmont Avenue
773-929-3850
Hours: Monday to Thursday 7 am to 9 pm; Friday 7 am to 10 pm; Saturday 9 am to 10 pm; Sunday 10 am to 9 pm
Smoothie Place. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Smoothies, soups and sandwiches.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA.
Rajun Cajun
1459 E 53rd St
Chicago, Illinois 60615
773-955-1145
Hours: Mon-Sat 11:00am-9:30pm
Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm
Indian, Soul Food vegan-friendly
Menu: For vegans, there's samosas, chana masala,Get the Vegetarian Combo Meal -latbread, samosa and basmati rice.
Comments: Cheap. Fast. Tasty. Ready-made food, so it's really quick. This used to be a soul food restaurant, and then some Indian guy bought it, and he made it into a combination Indian/soul food place. know all about veganism, usually, and they don't use ghee, not much for the vegan, or even the vegetarian, from the soul food side of things. They are helpful with vegans.
Other Info: Price: under $. Accepts: American Express, Diner's Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa no reservations
Directions: Area: Hyde Park
Reza's Restaurant
432 West Ontario
312-664-4500
5255 North Clark
773-561-1898
Hours: Monday to Saturday 10 am to 12 am
Closed Sunday.
Middle Eastern and Persian. Vegan options.
Menu: Has over 20 vegetarian dishes on the menu. Roasted Zucchini, falafel, bean soup, Eggplant Steak, hummus and a Vegetarian Platter. Has several vegetarian combination lunches.
Comments: Good food and service. Elegant 1920's décor. Has a DJ playing music. Romantic. Good place for a special event. Has outdoor seating. Has valet parking. Can be hard to find parking.
Other Info: Reservations required. Valet parking. Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Full service, take-out, catering, delivery. Price: $-$$.
Rose Angelis
1314 West Wrightwood Avenue, at Lakewood Avenue
773-296-0081
Hours: Tuesday to Thursday 5 pm to 10 pm; Friday & Saturday 5 pm to 11 pm; Sunday 4:30 pm to 9 pm; closed Monday.
Vegetarian-friendly Italian. Not pure vegetarian (no red meat).
Menu: Has a good selection of vegetarian dishes. Lasagna, pasta and salads.
Comments: Friendly service. Casual place. The wait can be quite long on weekend nights. Good food and service. Has good outdoor seating area.
Other Info: Accepts DIS, MC, VISA.
Russian Tea Time
77 East Adams Street, between Michigan & Walbash, Downtown Loop neighborhood
312-360-0000
Web site: www.russianteatime.com
Hours: Sunday & Monday 11 am to 9 pm; Friday & Saturday 11 am to 12 midnight
Russian. Also has Polish and American. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Good selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes. Vegetarian and vegan items are marked on the menu. Potato Pancakes, Spinach Salad, Baked Eggplant stuffed with Sautéed Vegetables, Vegetable & Mung Stew, Stuffed Green Bell Peppers, Carrot Salad (very good) and Grilled Portobello Mushrooms. Cappuccino, espresso.
Comments: Very fast, excellent service. Russian folk songs on speakers. Pleasant, fun, elegant, upscale place. European décor. Seating for 110. Romantic. Good place for a special event. Has got some excellent reviews by the media.
Other Info: Full service, take-out, catering, delivery. Reservations recommended. Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $$-$$$.
Directions: Near Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Art Institute. Within The Loop. CTA trains to Adams/Wabash. Parking arranged.
Sherwyn's
645 West Diversey Parkway, at North Clark Street
773-477-1934
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 8 pm; Saturday 9 am to 6 pm; Sunday 11 am to 7 pm
Natural Food Store and Deli. Organic produce
Menu: Has salads and sandwiches.
Comments: Has an outlet store that sells overstock & discontinued products. Have large amounts of vitamins and herbs. Also sells appliances. Has a certified herbologists and a herb pharmacy.
Other Info: Accepts DIS, MC, VISA.
Directions: In Lincoln Park in Lakeview area. From I-90/94 (be in local lanes), take California exit (#46A), and go east on Diversey 3 miles to junction of Diversey, Clark and Broadway, where this place is located. From Kennedy Exwy, take Armitage Ave (#48A), then go on N Ashland Ave a half-mile, at W Fullerton turn right and go a half-mile, at N Racine Ave turn left and go a half-mile, at Diversey Pkwy turn right and this place is ¾ mile down. Brown Line El stop to Diversey. Bus line #22, #36, #76. CTA train to Diversey.
***Soul Vegetarian East
205 East 75th Street, at Indiana Avenue
773-224-0104
Hours: Monday to Thursday 11 am to 10 pm; Friday 11 am to 11 pm; Saturday 9 am to 11 pm; Sunday 9 am to 9 pm
Fully Vegan African and International. Middle Eastern, Italian, Greek, South American and American. All food is completely vegan and 100% natural. They use some honey
Menu: BBQ Roast made from wheat gluten, Vegetarian Ribs, soups, salads, Sunflower-seed Burger, Chickenless Noodle Soup, Gyros, BBQ Roast, lentil soup, Gravy Burger, Spaghetti & Tofu, Greens and Cornbread, Chicken-less Noodle Soup, Veggie Gyro, Tofu Fish, and BBQ Twist Sandwich. Barbeque sauce. Homemade dairy-free soft-serve ice cream.
Comments: Food gets high ratings from most people, but everyone may not like this place. Friendly, helpful service. Casual place. Good people. Popular place, so may be hard to get a table on weekend nights. Has small vegan grocery store next door.
Other Info: Full service, take-out, catering. Non-smoking. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: This place is in south Chicago, about 5 miles south of the downtown. From Dan Ryan Expressway, take the 75th Street exit (#60), then go east on 75th St for 3 blocks and this place is at the corner of Indiana Avenue. Bus #3 to 75th Street, #75 to Prairie Avenue.
Smooth: A Juice Bar
6 West Ohio Street, at State Street
312-440-0100
Hours: Monday to Saturday 8 am to 6 pm
Closed Sunday.
Juice Bar. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: 20 types of smoothies. Skin milk, vanilla yogurt, granola, blueberries, bananas and supplements such as Echinacea and ginseng. Fresh juices. Soups, salads and sandwiches.
Comments: Good place to hangout. Has comfortable couches.
Other Info: Non-smoking. Accepts MC, VISA.
Directions: In River North area. Red line El train to Grand. On the south side of the State Street Embassy Suites hotel.
Star of Siam
11 East Illinois Street
at North State Street, in north Chicago
312-670-0100
Hours: Sunday to Thursday 11 am to 9:30 pm
Friday & Saturday 11 am to 10:30 pm
Thai. Vegan options. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Most dishes can be made without meat. Can add tofu to dishes instead. Thai ice coffee.
Comments: Reasonably priced. It is very popular and sometimes there is a wait for a table. Friendly, attentive service.
Other Info: Full service, take-out, delivery. Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $.
Directions: Near North/ Magnificent Mile. CTA train to Grand. Red Line El train to Grand.
Stone Soup Cooperative
4637 North Ashland
773-561-5131
Housing Cooperative for social justice activists.
Comments: Host a (primarily) vegetarian potluck dinners every Tuesday evening at 8 pm. Anyone is welcome.
Swift Coffee Shop
1025 East 58th Street
Chicago, Illinois 60637
American, Indian, Middle Eastern, Thai. Vegan-friendly The Coffee Shop of the University of Chicago Divinity School
Menu: plenty of vegetarian Thai dishes, veg-friendly Mediterranean food from The Nile Only coffee shop on campus to feature sandwiches and cookies made by Cousin Morris’ Vegan Treats
Comments: Also known as “The Div School Coffee Shop” or the place “Where God Drinks Coffee,”
Other Info: smoke-free
Directions: Area: University of Chicago Campus In the basement of Swift Hall.
Third World Cafe
1301 E. 53rd St.
Chicago, Illinois 60615
Hours: Mon-Thu 7 am-8 pm
Fri 7 am-10 pm
Sat 8 am-10 pm
Sun 8 am-8 pm
Vegetarian-friendly American. Vegan-friendly. Mostly Organic.
Menu: Hummus platter,Peanut butter and jelly sandwich, Vegetarian Chili. Has fair-trade coffee and vegetarian snacks. The vegan: Mediterranean sandwich (without the cheese) is really good. the peanut butter and jelly is also pretty good.Make the sandwiches to order, so you can get them vegan. No vegan baked goods,Have soymilk though.
Comments: Live Music An alternative-style coffeehouse.This place gets some great reveiws.Nice place to hang out
Other Info: smoke-free wheelchair accessible
Directions: Area: Hyde Park
True Nature Foods
6034 North Broadway
Chicago, Illinois 60660
773-465-4137
Health Food Store. vegan-friendly
Comments: Sandwiches to go, grocery, organic produce delivery
Other Info:Accepts: Check, MasterCard, Visa
Directions: Area: Edgewater
Uncle Joe's
5706 S. University Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60637
Hours: Mon-Thu 9 am-11:30 pm
Fri 9 am-1:30 am
Sat 12 pm-1:30 am
Sun 12 pm-11:30 pm
American, Indian, Middle Eastern,, Thai. Vegan-friendly coffee shop at the University of Chicago Reynolds Club
Comments: pretty cool place, with pool tables, a foosball table, and whatever music the usually hip staff has chosen. Have vegan food from many local Hyde Park restaurants,
Other Info: smoke-free
wheelchair accessible
Directions: Area: University of Chicago Campus On the second floor of the Reynolds Club, across from the South Lounge.
**Udupi Palace
2543 West Devon Avenue, at Western Avenue, Rodgers Park area
773-338-2152; fax: 773-338-2155
Web site: http://www.udupipalace.com/
Hours: Daily 12 noon to 9:30 pm
Fully Vegetarian South Indian. Mainly vegan.
Menu: South Indian Royal Thali, Madras Lunch, idly, Rava Masala Dosa, Sambar, breads, rice dishes, samosas, vegetable curries, Panir Pakoras, Palak Panir, batura (puffed up fried breads), soups and main dishes. Dinner Specials. Badam halava is a sweet made of ground almonds, butter and honey. Rose ice cream. Fresh juices, mango lassi. No alcohol.
Comments: Good service. Very good food. Gets high ratings from people. Good size portions. Popular, so may have to wait on Friday and Saturday night for a table. Has menu on their web site. Popular place.
Other Info: Full service, take-out, catering, delivery. Non-smoking. Reservations recommended, especially on weekend nights. Accepts AMEX, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: This place is in north Chicago. From downtown Chicago take Lakeshore Dr going north, then take Sheridan Rd north for 1 mile, then turn left at Devon Ave and this place is 1½ mile down. Bus #49 to Devon Avenue or #155 to Campbell Avenue.
Uncommon Ground
1214 West Grace Street, at Clark Street.
773-929-3680
Hours: Saturday to Wednesday 9 am to 11 pm
Thursday & Friday 9 am to 12 midnight
Coffeehouse. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Salads and sandwiches. For breakfast has homemade granola, organic vanilla yogurt and fresh fruit. Has a variety of premium coffee.
Comments: Comfortable happening place. Outdoors dining area. Has live entertainment on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and on the weekend. Hardwood floors. Recycled art on the walls. Friendly staff.
Other Info: Accepts AMEX, DC, DIS, MC, VISA. Price: $-$$.
Directions: Red Line El train to Sheridan. Bus #22 to Grace Street.
Vegetarian Express Gourmet
3031 West 111th Street, at Whipple
773-238-2599
This place is closed.
***Vegetarian Fun Foods Supreme
1702 East 87th Street
773-734-6321
Hours: Monday to Saturday 10 am to 9 pm
Closed Sunday and holidays.
Vegan Fast Food. Natural Foods. Vegan options.
Menu: Sandwiches, veggie burgers, salads, and whole-wheat crust pizza with soy meats. Fresh juices.
Other Info: Counter service, take-out. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $$.
Directions: A block east of Stoney Island. This place is in south Chicago, about 5 miles south of downtown Chicago. From I-57N, take the I-94E/Bishop Ford Freeway towards Indiana, merge onto Bishop Ford Exwy going east for 1 mile, then take Stony Island Ave exit (#65), keep left at fork on ramp and merge onto S Stony Island Ave and go 1 mile north, at E 87th St turn right and go a quarter-mile, at S Cregier Ave turn left and go 1 block, at E 86th Place turn left and go 1 block, then at S East End Ave turn left and this place is 1 block down.
**Victory's Banner
2100 West Roscoe, at Damen Ave
773-665-0227
Hours: Wednesday to Monday 8 am to 3 pm
Closed Tuesday
Vegetarian. Vegan-friendly.
Menu: Erin's Eggless Wonder is a tofu scramble (contains goat cheese). Soups, salads, sandwiches, Spinach Salad (tell them no eggs), Bliss Burger, brown rice, mashed potatoes with gravy, Grilled Potatoes and multi-grain bread.
Comments: Good, peaceful atmosphere.
Other Info: Full service, take-out. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $$.
Directions: This place is in north Chicago. From Kennedy Exwy, take Damen Ave/2000 W exit (#47B), then go north on N Damen Ave for 1½ mile, at Roscoe St turn left and this place is 2 blocks down.
Whole Food Market and Quixotic Café
1000 West North Avenue, Lincoln Park area
312-587-0648; fax: 312-587-0606
Hours: Daily 8 am to 10 pm.
Natural Food Store and Cafe. Deli, Bakery, Salad Bar and Juice Bar. Organic produce.
Menu: Had a wide selection of vegetarian dishes. Quesadillas, Tofu Salad, Artichoke Pesto Pizza and other dishes. Has a large selection of fresh juices and smoothies. Cappuccino, espresso.
Comments: Has a restaurant upstairs with seats.
Directions: Located in Lincoln Park. From Kennedy Exwy, take North Ave exit (#48B), then go east on North Ave and this place is a half-mile down at corner of Sheffield and North (turn left at Sheffield). This place is north of I-290. There is also a North Ave exit off I-55.
Whole Food Market
3300 North Ashland, Lakeview
773-244-4200; fax: 773-244-4074
Hours: Daily 8 am to 10 pm
Natural Food Store and Cafe. Deli, Bakery, Salad Bar and Juice Bar. Organic produce. Supermarket-type place. See Whole Foods Market information.
Directions: From Lakeshore Drive, exit at Belmont (also 3200 North), then go west one mile, then at Ashland (at a 6 way intersection) turn right and this place on west side of road 2 block down. From Kennedy Exwy, take Armitage Ave exit #48, then go north on Ashland Ave for 1½ mile, then turn left at W School Rd and this place is at the corner. At Ashland turn right and this place is 3 blocks down on west side of road.
Whole Foods Market
30 West Huron Street, Gold Coast
312-932-9600; fax: 312-932-9700
Hours: Daily 8 am to 10 pm
Natural Food Store and Cafe. Deli, Bakery, Salad Bar and Juice Bar. Organic produce. Supermarket-type place. See Whole Foods Market.
Other Info: Limited service, take-out, delivery. Has a $5 delivery fee.
Directions: From Kennedy Exwy, take E Ohio St (#50B), then go east on W Ohio St 1¼ mile, then at N State St turn left and go 3 blocks, at W Huron St turn left and this place is 1 block down. Red Line El train to Chicago.
Zoom Kitchen
923 North Rush Street
312-440-3500
Hours: Monday to Saturday 11 am to 10 pm; Sun 2 pm to 8 pm; Sun Brunch 10 am to 2 pm
Deli and Salad Bar. Not pure vegetarian.
Menu: Salads items such as corn off the cob, chickpeas and pumpkin seeds. Mashed potatoes, Stir-fry vegetables, vegetarian soups, sandwiches and breads.
Other Info: Comments: Friendly, quick service. Counter service, take-out, delivery. Accepts AMEX, MC, VISA. Price: $.