Vegetarian restaurants in Chicago
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Chicago Diner
The gold standard for Chicago vegetarians, this place has been serving barbecue seitan, wheat meat and tofu stroganoff for decades. The tattooed staff will guide you to the best stuff, including the peanut butter vegan ‘supershakes’ and the ‘Radical Ruben.’ Vegans take note: even the pesto for the pasta can be had without a lick of cheese.
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Soul Vegetarian East
Finding soul food that meets the tenets of the vegan diet is such a rarity that the creative barbecue sandwiches and dinner plates at this comfy South Side place have earned a national reputation.
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Karyn’s on Green
Karyn Calabrese, who owns a handful of restaurants around town, is Chicago’s queen of raw foods, but this stylish place is her first foray into cooked fare. Her mission: to make vegan dining sexy. And she does a heckuva job in the loungey, low-lit room. Menu items include chicken legs, meatloaf, crab and salmon – but of course, they’re vegan reinterpretations of the classics. The full bar pours more than 30 organic and sustainable wines and cocktails.
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Green Zebra
Beard-award-winning chef Shawn McClain’s slick, upscale veggie haven is anything but conventional. With a few nods to the meatily inclined via seafood, the menu focuses on creative seasonal odes to meatless fare. Rich broths, curries and dumplings all make appearances. It’s a small-plate setup, so you’ll have to order several to make a meal. Or opt for the five-course ‘tasting’ (four savory dishes and dessert). Add wine pairings for $35.
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Victory’s Banner
The tough decision at this revered breakfast house is between the fresh, free-range-egg omelets and the legendary French toast, cooked in rich cream batter and served with peach butter. New Age tunes and muted colors give it a soothing Zen vibe, even when the place is mobbed on weekend mornings.
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