Looking for vegetarian-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are NYC Bagel Deli, Deep Purpl and Intelligentsia Coffee, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry vegetarian-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Discover affordable restaurants in River North with vegetarian options. Budget-friendly vegetarian dining.
River North's Affordable Vegetarian Destinations
River North offers a wealth of budget-friendly vegetarian options that prove you don't have to sacrifice variety or taste when dining meat-free. This collection spans a global palette, featuring everything from classic American comfort and French market staples to
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Vegetarian Restaurants in River North | Affordable & Vegetarian
- NYC Bagel Deli · rated 5/5: 5 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Deep Purpl · rated 5/5: 5 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Intelligentsia Coffee · rated 5/5: 4 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Three Dots and a Dash · rated 5/5: 3 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Library · rated 4/5: 22 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Theory · rated 4/5: 20 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Aster Hall · rated 4/5: 18 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub · rated 4/5: 13 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Streeter's Tavern · rated 4/5: 7 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Boxcar Betty's · rated 4/5: 6 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sugar Bliss Cake Boutique · rated 3/5: 17 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sprinkles Cupcakes · rated 3/5: 15 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Good Funk · rated 3/5: 13 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Pizzeria Portofino: 41 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Meli Cafe: 38 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Greek.
- Volare Ristorante Italiano: 33 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- No Vacancy: 32 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Chicago Chop House: 29 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Taste222: 29 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Jake Melnick's Corner Tap: 25 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- 320 River Bar: 24 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Osteria Via Stato: 23 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Eataly: 23 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- River Roast: 22 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Dearborn: 22 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- West Town Bakery: 22 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Beatrix Market: 21 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Brightwok Kitchen: 21 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Ummo: 21 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee: 20 vegetarian-friendly dishes 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.












