Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Intelligentsia Coffee, Three Dots and a Dash and Theory, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry plant-based-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 35 cheap dining experiences
Discover cheap restaurants in River North with plant based options. Budget-friendly plant based dining.
River North's Cheap Plant Based Destinations
Explore the vibrant plant-based dining scene in River North with this curated selection of budget-friendly eateries that cater to every craving. From the quick American classics at NYC Bagel Deli and Boxcar Betty's to the diverse international stalls within the Chicago French Market, these spots offer a wealth of meat-free options without the premium price tag. You can indulge in a wide variety of global cuisines, including Mediterranean dishes at Good Funk, Italian favorites from Dough Bros Pizzeria & Sub Shop, and an array of Japanese, Chinese, and French-inspired flavors. Whether you are looking for a casual pub atmosphere at Theory or a sweet treat from Sprinkles Cupcakes, this collection proves that eating green in the heart of the city is both delicious and accessible.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Plant Based Restaurants in River North | Cheap & Plant Based
- Intelligentsia Coffee · rated 5/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Three Dots and a Dash · rated 5/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Theory · rated 4/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Library · rated 4/5: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Streeter's Tavern · rated 4/5: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Aster Hall · rated 4/5: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub · rated 4/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Good Funk · rated 3/5: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Sugar Bliss Cake Boutique · rated 3/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- No Vacancy: 28 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Pizzeria Portofino: 18 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Eataly: 18 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Taste222: 17 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Brightwok Kitchen: 15 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Volare Ristorante Italiano: 14 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Mojo Coffee: 13 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Jake Melnick's Corner Tap: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Dick's Last Resort: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Devil Dawgs: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- River Roast: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Mastro's Steakhouse: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Big Shoulders Coffee: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Osteria Via Stato: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Club Lago: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Penelope's Vegan Taqueria: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Beatrix Market: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Gino's East: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Chicago Chop House: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Havana Grill: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- NAHA: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
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.
