Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Meli, Himalayan Restaurant and Fontano's Pizza and Subs, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry plant-based-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Explore the diverse and affordable plant-based dining landscape of the South Loop, where a wealth of global flavors awaits every palate. From the zesty Mexican dishes at Señoritas Cantina and
18 restaurants in Best Affordable Plant Based Restaurants in South Loop | Affordable & Plant Based
- Meli · rated 4/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Greek.
- Himalayan Restaurant: 16 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Fontano's Pizza and Subs: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Cafecito: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- Lowcountry South Loop: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Mercat a la Planxa: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- Mikami: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Chicago Curry House: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Señoritas Cantina: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Half Sour: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Flo & Santos: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- AO Hawaiian Hideout: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Necessary Coffee: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Little Branch Cafe: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sofi Restaurant: 2 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Chengdu Bistro: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. Chinese.
- Nepal House: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. Indian.
- Chicago Waffles: 1 plant-based-friendly dish on the menu. American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
