Looking for vegan and vegetarian eats on Chicago’s North Side? You won’t have far to look! Here’s a list of some of Moon Meal’s favorite restaurants scattered throughout the neighborhoods.
Chicago Diner
3411 N Halsted St, Chicago
(773) 935-6696
Meat free since ‘83! The Chicago Diner is a classic in the Chicago vegan and vegetarian scene. Not only is the versatile menu completely vegan, there are also gluten-free options, a bakery for custom cakes and even a cookbook you can purchase! And don’t forget that a trip to the restaurant isn’t complete without a sample of its award-winning, world-famous vegan milkshake.
Veggie Grill
614 W. Diversey Parkway, Chicago
773-868-1863
Veggie Grill is a California-based chain that has several locations around Chicago. This fast-casual spot celebrates the veggie, the fruit, the grain and the nut to offer an extremely robust menu. There’s even a kids section for little veggie lovers.
Roti Modern Mediterranean
1000 W North Ave, Chicago
(312) 235-5027
Roti Modern Mediterranean is an extremely popular destination for delicious rice plates, salads and wraps with tons of customizations. This is a perfect spot for vegans and vegetarians to get a filling meal that provides a variety of proteins.
Native Foods Cafe
1023 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 549-4904
This premier fast-casual vegan restaurant serves crafted one-of-a-kind cuisines. From their southern fried chicken waffles to their salads and wraps, Native Foods Cafe provides sustainable, plant-based meals to the Chicago community in the North Side.
Protein Bar & Kitchen
1953 N Clybourn Avenue, Chicago
(773) 472-1500
Protein Bar & Kitchen smoothies, breakfast burritos, scrambles and more are all delicious and wholesome meals packed with protein-rich sustenance. This vegetarian-friendly restaurant is a flavor-forward destination.
Handlebar
2311 W. North Avenue, Chicago
(773) 384–9546
The next time you’re in Wicker Park and hungry for a healthy vegan meal, head to Handlebar. They serve made-from-scratch vegetarian and vegan comfort food all day long, seven days a week. Additionally, if you’re they have a full-service bar and beer garden to fill your afternoon with healthy food and good times.