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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Discover cheap restaurants in South Loop with plant based options. Budget-friendly plant based dining.
South Loop's Cheap Plant Based Destinations
Discover the vibrant flavors of Chicago's South Loop with this selection of budget-friendly restaurants offering delicious plant-based options. Whether you are craving hearty American comfort food at Little Branch Cafe or fresh Japanese specialties at Mikami, these neighborhood gems provide diverse menus that cater to vegan and vegetarian preferences without breaking the bank. From the zesty Spanish flair of Cafecito to the classic Italian staples found at Flo & Santos and Fontano's Pizza and Subs, there is a satisfying meat-free meal waiting around every corner of this historic district.
18 restaurants in Best Cheap Plant Based Restaurants in South Loop | Cheap & 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.
