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Best Vegan Restaurants in Chicago (2026)

Ranked by overall rating, signature dish strength, and how much reviewers praise the food. If you only have a weekend, start here.

15 places · 4 fully vegan · data from 29 oct 2026

The 15, ranked

  1. Vegan Chicken Sandwiches, Dutch Crunch

    $$

    Worth ordering: #1 Sandwich

  2. Vegan Cakes, Cupcakes & Pies

    $$

    The vibe: good for groups

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Questions about the 15 essentials in Chicago

What are the best vegan the 15 essential in Chicago?

1. Pho Delicious Vietnamese Restaurant Chicago IL (5.0★, Vietnamese). 2. Blue Sushi Sake Grill (5.0★, Japanese). 3. Yvolina's Tamales (5.0★, Mexican). 4. Cafe 53 (5.0★, American). 5. Pie, Pie My Darling (5.0★, Bakery).

Which is the #1 pick for the 15 essential in Chicago?

Pho Delicious Vietnamese Restaurant Chicago IL — Vietnamese Pho, Vegan Menu.

How does Spinach rank these?

Composite = Spinach rating × 0.6 + signature dish strength × 0.25 + reviewer food rating × 0.15. We cap at 15 and dedupe brand chains.

All 15 places refreshed 29 oct 2026. Photos via Google Maps.

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