Gino's East - South Loop
Gino's East - South Loop is a Chicago-style pizzeria well-known for its vegan deep-dish pizza with dairy-free cheese. The atmosphere blends casual dining with classic pizza joint vibes, attracting both vegans and omnivores. Despite occasional staff confusion about vegan ingredients, the vegan offerings, particularly the deep dish, are highly praised with noted quality crust and good toppings selection, though wait times can be long during busy hours.
Vegan Friendliness
iPoor vegan options
- VEGAN OPTIONS Some · 3–5 dishes
- MENU Poorly marked
- STAFF Basic understanding
- PROTEIN beans, mushrooms, artichokes
Some users reported staff aren't always sure about ingredients.
Others mentioned hidden animal ingredients in dishes labeled vegan — ask about sauces and broths.
A few noted cross-contamination — worth asking about sauces before ordering.
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