The Most Delectable Vegetarian in Chicago

Handlebar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (1727)

"Super cool spot if you're looking for vegetarian & vegan meals! It's very chill inside and they have a decent patio.I ordered one of their specials, the cauliflower crunch wrap with a side of fries. So good and it was prepped super fast! Big portion which left me feeling full the whole day. The cauliflower is thoroughly breaded and super crispy. You don't get a heavy taste of cauliflower which is nice.Love that their menu is extensive with tons of options. Next time I wanna try their nashville "chicken" sandwich!"

Sultan's Market

★★★★☆ 4.1 (1405)

"Overall Thoughts: LARGE, hearty, flavorful portions of Middle Eastern food at an affordable price point! This is a quick and easy lunch or dinner counter-serve option near the Damen Blue line stop with a diverse selection of plates and sandwiches. Food I tried: I've only tried the Kefta Kabob Dinner so far, and got it with 1/2 curry rice and 1/2 lentils and rice. It also came with a side of tabula, hummus, and pita. I'd recommend the lentils and rice over the curry rice (which I didn't love)-- the lentils and rice is extremely delicious and flavorful. The kabobs were also full of flavor and depth, and the hummus had a full, earthy flavor. I wish the pita came more toasted though. All this food came out to just $14, which was great because I even had leftovers for later. -- Price (relative to peers): 4.7/5Food: 4.6/5Ambience: 4.5/5Service: 5/5Overall Value: 4.6/5"

Brightwok Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.5 (648) • $$

"10/10 fast casual experience. Service is always fast and friendly. The flavor combinations offered are delicious (my personal fav is ordering a bowl with both CJ's BBQ sauce & Creamy Cashew sauce). Large portions. SO MANY vegetarian options. They are eco friendly; offering either compostable or reusable containers. To top it off, Brightwok also supports various nonprofits around the community & even recognizes high performing Chicagoland students via gifting complimentary bowls for A's on exams. If you live/work nearby.. this should be your daily lunch spot. I am always happy to support this local business."

TAVA Fresh Taste of India

★★★★☆ 4 (761) • $$

"Love this Indian place. They have a big menu and a lunch special menu. I ordered the lunch special. It is so worth it. You get a huge portion. I ordered the Chicken Rice Bowl it comes with chicken makhani, chicken tikka masala, chana masala and salad on a bed of basmati rice. It comes with a side of Naan, plain and garlic. Their Naan is so tasty! Also ordered a cocktail. I ordered the Indian Mule. They don't mess around. They are served in a big glass and it has lots of alcohol. Well worth it as well. Highly recommend!"

Amitabul

★★★★☆ 4.4 (555) • $$

"Staying with my friends, who happen to be vegan, I asked them to take me to their favorite restaurants around Chicago. They brought me to Chef Bill's Amitabul: Healing Buddhist Spiritual Vegan Cuisine. This was one of the most calming, tasty dining experiences I have had!We arrived around 6:45pm on a Friday and immediately were seated at a table in the front of the restaurant, right next to what appeared to be a Buddhist shrine. We were given menus and water and plenty of time to look over the menu. The inside of the restaurant is deep with booths and tables. There were a few others seated but the sound levels were great. It took a little bit for our food to arrive but we were able to enjoy a plate of Mandoo Vegan Dumplings to tide us over. These were delicious and we appreciated the spiced miso sauce.For dinner, I ordered the Chop Chae from the steamed stir veggies section of the menu, with a medium level of spice. Chop Chae is steamed sweet potato noodles with three kinds of mushroom, gathered with veggies. This was excellent! The noodles were so good and I loved all the veggies and the medium spice level was great. This was a surprisingly filling meal; I did not want dessert. HahaI am so glad I got to experience Amitabul! Such a calming environment with friendly staff. I do not follow a vegan diet, but I would have zero hesitation coming back for a meal here!"

Quesadilla La Reyna del Sur

★★★★☆ 4.2 (578)

"2nd time here. Food is so good! We got the quesadillas and it was really good. The tinga "meat" is delicious. - great for meat and non meat eaters. Will be coming back!"

Kopi A Travelers Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.9 (601)

"My favorite cafe in Chicago. They stand on their taste in art, furniture, music, food, etc. Great smoked salmon, nice pastries, extensive and intriguing drink menu. Wait staff are smart and kind and do their own thing which suits me fine. No wi-fi or outlets so you are forced to live in your surroundings, which in this case is a welcome opportunity."

Uru Swati

★★★★☆ 3.8 (617) • $

"Bonafide "chaat" house. Casual and maintained like a cafe. Not a regular full service restaurant. So if you are planning to meet many friends, I wouldn't put their staff through that hassle. For those wanting to expand their knowledge of what Indian foods can offer. Guy's it's not always about butter chicken! Spice levels are comfortable and kids alike will enjoy. The food is Indian vegetarian. Snacks, fried items, limited desserts and some Indian entree staples. Dosas, idlis, paratha, puffed rice, roti, puri (types of Indian breads) and more. Those are often served alongside chutneys, dips, veg curries and even more. Side note: Most Indians will not order dosas and puris in carry out or delivery. These are breads that are made to eat when fresh. It's at its best when it hits the plate soon after frying. I guess you could try to microwave it but some finesse is needed to get the breads back to a pliable texture. Uru Swati is a household name on Devon that's been in existence for many years. They've experienced some highs and many lows. Somehow though, they keep comin' back around in popularity. A change in staff or getting back to basics can do that. Presently they are on a high in the food preparation side of the business. Best to get it while it's still good."

PLANTA

★★★★☆ 4.3 (444) • $$

"I heard about this restaurant from a YouTube tourist vlog on Chicago. Decided to give it a try while visiting Chicago, so glad we did ! Food was awesome, we were craving for some nice vegetarian food and this place didn't disappoint. It's close to River walk and many restaurants on that street . Service was good and cauliflower tofu sauté was sooo delicious ( tasted like Indian Chinese fusion food) , sushi was delicious and noodles were ok . Didn't like the momo dumplings, very soggy and green chutney on top of dumplings was tasting that well .Drinks were so refreshing and well presented..But we loved everything else we tried . If you are a tourist and looking for flavorful Asian fusion definitely give it a try ."

Galit

★★★★☆ 4.2 (454) • $$$$

"This Michelin-starred Mediterranean restaurant is a great value. Finally made it to Galit for a late reservation and was thoroughly impressed. Wine was notably inexpensive.It's a bit loud inside. Later in the night, it was pleasant once the crowd thinned out.4% junk fee and mandatory 20% grat on top of that."

Soul Veg City

★★★★☆ 4 (491) • $$

"It has been almost 20 years since I last been to this location. It was great to see the recently totally revamped restaurant has not lost is ablitz it served great food.You can order off the hot bar. you pay by the weight. So you can get as much or as little of items on the bar as you wish. You can also order items to be prepared of the menu.Carrot cake: 3.5/5 moist and fresh but the icing was too sweet for meMacaroni and cheese: 5/5 no explanation neededCabbage: 4.5/5 crispy seasonedUnchicken patties: 4.5/Blackeyed peas: 3/5 no seasonings and kind of wateryOverall 4.5/5.0 Check them out"

Peach's Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.5 (507)

"Service Great wait staff, so kind with attention to detailFood Flavorful, hefty portionsFinally got to try Peaches, and the shrimp and grits (cheese grits) did not miss !!! Had a party of 8 for Saturday brunch, and had no problem getting seated. So glad I got to try, would definitely come back again."

Bollywood Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.4 (298) • $$

"I was a first-time visitor to the Bollywood Bistro, and I was pleasantly surprised with the authenticity and the sophistication of the dishes served. In an age where restaurants are cutting back on quality, this place stands out with its flavorful dishes as a place to eat and try the foods of India. Service was terrific, and the ambiance was modern--a great place for lunch or dinner. I have already put it on my shortlist of restaurants to eat at when near Naperville!"

Kale My Name

★★★★☆ 4.3 (284) • $$

"My brother recommended this restaurant knowing I have a-lot of diet restrictions and mainly eat vegan. First, the restaurant is fairly easy to find and street parking is ample. The restaurant is very cozy and would be a great place to hang out with friends over drinks and appetizers. I was quickly greeted by a friendly and high energy employee. Ordering is pretty easy as it is online menu accessible via QR code though I needed some help because I am click happy. I had a difficult time choosing because everything sounded so appetizing! So I finally settled on the greek fries and jackfruit tacos (see pics below). Well, I had couple of fries with their homemade aioli dipping sauce! Yummo! Then the tacos came out and devoured them as the seasoning was perfect and the jackfruit was moist and the texture fantastic! I did order couple of things to go to share with my brother! He agreed....sooooo good! Even though he ate later at night. Last thing, the cold press was extremely refreshing on a hot humid day. This is a must try gem!"

Udupi Palace Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (429) • $$

"Wonderful service and delicious food highly recommend!!!! Loved the dosa get the butter paneer so yummy"

IDOF Fresh Mediterranean

★★★★☆ 3.8 (303) • $

"Currently, this looks to be the only suburban location and we are so lucky to only live 20 minutes away! This is one of my favorite Mediterranean places. My usual go-to is the chicken shawarma plate with couscous, baby spinach, lettuce, cabbage slaw, tomato and cucumber, feta cheese, and tahini sauce with a side of falafel. Food is fresh and excellent while service was attentive and quick."

Brightwok Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.4 (220) • $$

"The bowl was delicious! The fritter made it especially good. What impressed me the most was the amazing customer service we received. I love this place but I forget about it. I won't forget after this experience. So many more bowls I want to try out!!"

Veggie House

★★★★★ 4.6 (198) • $$

"VEGGIE HOUSE: A HAIKUNot a meat in sight,Praise! A savory delight!Conference respite found"

Arya Bhavan

★★★★☆ 3.6 (281) • $$

"Here is an Indian restaurant with a selection of all vegan items to choose from. If that's something anyone is looking for they can't do wrong coming here. Arya Bhavan is about as good as it can get. Big menu full of classics with plant based takes and you would hardly even know. The prices aren't bad as far as Indian food, plus they give big portions. Came here recently and we didn't know how good it would be. It certainly was better than expected. The place is pretty nice looking but it's still casual, and the owners and staff were very helpful in finding things for individual tastes. It's about $12 or so for an entree. That's about average for Indian food around here. It helps that the portions are big. We got a couple of the classic favorites and were pleased. I got the Organic Tofu Tikka Masala. This used sautéed smoked vegan cheese, and it definitely was a convincing substitute. For sure we need to come here again. It has tons more interesting things to get. The menu is conveniently all vegan so there's no need to ask about ingredients as far as what's acceptable, plus there's a lot that's gluten free as well."

Annapurna

★★★★☆ 3.5 (282) • $

"This was my first time here and I enjoyed what I had, however it was difficult for me not knowing what each item was. Luckily I had friends with me that were knowledgeable. The food was tasty, but the portions felt small. I guess you had an option between naan and roti but I wasn't offered that. The lassi was smooth. The other offerings we tried were good, but I don't know if I'd come back because I don't know what they are. It would be nice if they had descriptions."

Fill A Pita

★★★★☆ 4.3 (166)

"We were craving some Mediterranean food and decided to go to Fill A Pita for a quick lunch! They have 2 locations - Downers Grove and Bolingbrook - with slightly different menus. We went to the Downers Grove location and had a great experience! The service was great and I was in and out within minutes. There's ample seating inside! You can also order to-go on the phone or in the restaurant! We got a chicken shawarma bowl and the kufta kabob plate. The bowl I created came with yellow rice (you can get red spicy rice instead), hummus, tabouli salad, tomatoes, red onions, lots of garlic sauce, and red/fire sauce on the side. The plate came with yellow rice, kabobs, grilled tomato and onion, house salad, and hummus. We also got pitas with both entrees, making for the perfect meal! Both of the entrees can be completely customized with types of rice, toppings, and sauces. The meats were both very flavorful, tender, and juicy. The kabobs were grilled to perfection! I would love to try the chicken kabobs next time! Their garlic sauce is AMAZING! Would highly recommend getting some extra on the side because you will use it! I even had left overs for the next day! This is my first time trying Fill A Pita and I'm so excited to go back and try some of the other items on their menu!! Would highly recommend for a quick lunch or dinner that is fresh, healthy, and delicious!"

Jerky Jerk

★★★★☆ 4.1 (157) • $$

"I'm so glad I got to try this #hiddengem of a Jamaican restaurant and I'm mad if yall knew about it and didn't tell me!!!!! This is now of of my new, favorite Jamaican restaurants in the city. First of all - everything is fresh, made to order and you can taste it! They have it proudly posted that they do not have a microwave.... and they ARE NOT SORRY ABOUT IT! With that being said - know that you will have a wait, BUT you can place your order online, pick it up in store and sit down and eat in the restaurant.There is a bar serving up drinks and the drinks are GOOD! But the food?! and there are so many different things to choose from! There are VEGETARIAN options too and I KNOW those are amazing as well!Here's what I tried: Jerk Fried Wings w/Fries Egg rolls Jerk Chicken dinner (1 meat + 2 sides)Jerk Stir-FryJerky Chicken SandwichSteamed CabbageAnd the drinks were hitting too - very tropical! When you're in the area, hit the brakes and grab you a plate and tell them that Bri from Planes and Plates sent you! YEAH MON! Enjoy!"

Falafel Dream

★★★★☆ 3.9 (141) • $

"Come here and have falafel in your dreams. Falafel Dream is a great little place for some hearty portions of Middle Eastern food. It's recommended to get something with falafel of course, but that's just one of the many menu items you can get. Has a variety of meaty and vegetable choices. The prices are pretty affordable for the big portions. After learning a falafel place was way out by Norridge, we made our way here to get a combo. It's just off Irving Park on Harlem. The building is located next to a Middle Eastern market. Gets a lot of people from that part of the world coming here. This is authentic for sure. Both of us got some falafel and combos. It's about $9 for platters. The falafel is good but you also need sides. I got the Vegetarian Combination. This has a few big pieces of falafel, along with baba ghannouch, hummus, Jerusalem salad, pita, and rice. A filling meal. This was enough for lunch and then some. For sure could come here again. It's kind of out of the way, which is the only bad thing about getting here. There's falafel and much more for vegans and vegetarians."

Nawabi Hyderabad House

★★★☆☆ 3 (231) • $$

"I love Hyderabad house. Maybe a hot take, but this place has the best Andhra style food, and South Indian food more generally, in the Chicagoland area. Has unique items like pomfret fish fry, that you won't be able to find elsewhere. The service can be a little hit or miss, but it's worth persevering through for high quality food!"

Hong Huah

★★★★☆ 4.1 (111)

"Very good Mongolian beef. Well priced lunch specials, though if you're hungry, shell out for the larger dinner portion. Courteous, quick service. Clean restaurant."

Pho's Spicier Thai Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.9 (105) • $$

"Phos has been my go-to Pad Thai spot for years. The crab rangoon is good and comes as an extra treat. I usually get the Mild Plus spice level. When they say hot, they mean it!"

Ragadan

★★★★★ 4.5 (76)

"Came here for a quick falafel salad. This is one of the top Falafel spots in the city!!! Fried fresh, crispy on the outside, soft (but not mushy) on the inside. Paired with some excellent hummus. Also, I loved that the salad was on a bed of kale!I can't wait to go back and have more falafel!"

Annapurna Simply Vegetarian

★★★★☆ 3.6 (85)

"Sometimes when you are craving a dosa and you don't want to go all the way to Chicago, this place is amazing! I actually thought it was better than the Annapurna in Chicago because the dosas are definitely bigger. Everything tasted so fresh! They had tables that we could combine for our party of 12. The kids and adults had a blast trying different things. Our favorite was the cheese dosa and the dahi puri!"

Kimchi Pop

★★★★☆ 4.3 (32)

"Ok - first time here and did a take out order. I think it was decent but by no means the best Korean I've ever had. Given that there's not many Korean options in this immediate area, this will do for now, but I wouldn't come out of my way for this place. I was expecting a little more more flavor out of the bulgogi plate with rice. Overall a solid 7/10 I'd say."

Conscious Plates

★★★★☆ 3.8 (28)

"So happy I found this healthy addition to the Woodlawn community. Conscious Plates is a great tasting vegan/vegetarian restaurant. The portion size's are substantial. I really enjoyed the Fajita Salad and S'hroom Bites.They have Sunday Brunch with entertainment, daily Yoga Classes and feature local artists. The staff are friendly and informative. The space is open, with lots of light and great music.Keep doing what you're doing, a real gem."

Cumin Club Indian Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.5 (13)

"I came in during lunch on a weekday and it was fairly empty. I spoke with Geo, who was so friendly and extremely enthusiastic about the food he was serving. I played it safe and ordered the chicken tikka masala with a mango lassi. It came in a cute container with the curry, rice, and some fresh tomato salsa/salad? Despite being Indian fast food, this was some of the BEST Indian food I ever had. The curry was extremely flavorful with a great kick of spice although a bit on the salty side, the rice was fluffy, and the salsa was so fresh - I wish there was more. The mango lassi was creamy and did perfectly at cutting through the heat of the curry. I loved the food here and would love to come back to try their other fun options. Great service and amazing food."

Madurai Kitchen

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (12)

"We were craving some authentic South Indian food and when I saw Madhurai Kitchen on my IG feed, I knew I had to try it! It's such a cute spot with such beautiful decor inside! They use traditional steel plates and utensils for serving and eating, which is unlike most Indian restaurants I've been to! The service was super fast and we were in and out in less than an hour! We ended up getting vegetable korma with porotha, Vada, and podi idli. You guys, everything was absolutely delicious and tasted like I was sitting at a restaurant in India! The Vada and Idli were perfectly cooked and the side of sambar and coconut chutney paired so perfectly with both. The vegetable korma and porotha was so yummy! The korma was spicy and had a coconut taste and the porotha was so crispy and chewy yet soft at the same time! The flavor is truly unbeatable, I don't think I've tasted better South Indian food anywhere compared to this place! I will say that the portion sizes are a bit small for the prices that you pay, but again - the food is unreal and I would still come back if I was craving South Indian food! 10/10 highly recommend!"