Looking for plant-based-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Kumiko, Bittersweet Pastry Shop and Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio, 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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West Loop's Cheap Plant Based Destinations
Exploring the vibrant West Loop doesn't have to break the bank, especially when you are looking for delicious and accessible plant-based meals. This curated selection highlights the neighborhood's diverse culinary landscape, offering everything from zesty Mexican fare and hearty American classics to refined Japanese flavors and aromatic Indian dishes. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite at a local cafe or sitting down for a casual Italian-inspired dinner, these budget-friendly spots prove that meat-free dining in Chicago's premier food district is both flavorful and affordable.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Plant Based Restaurants in West Loop | Cheap & Plant Based
- Kumiko · rated 5/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Bittersweet Pastry Shop · rated 5/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio · rated 5/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- inkwell · rated 4/5: 17 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Estereo FM · rated 4/5: 17 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- City Winery · rated 4/5: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Office · rated 4/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Postcard · rated 4/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Stax Cafe · rated 4/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Nohea Cafe · rated 4/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Levain Bakery - West Loop, Chicago · rated 4/5: 5 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Jefferson Tap & Grille · rated 4/5: 4 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- J.P. Graziano Grocery · rated 4/5: 3 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Broken Hearts · rated 3/5: 24 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bisous · rated 3/5: 15 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Diego · rated 3/5: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- The Aviary · rated 3/5: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Artopolis: 16 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Greek.
- Jubilee Juice & Grill: 12 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Green Street Smoked Meats: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Duck Duck Goat: 11 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Green Street Local: 10 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Swadesi Cafe: 9 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Beatrix Fulton Market: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- PERILLA fare: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Korean.
- Beity: 8 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- HIDE+SEEK: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Beggars Pizza: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Stan's Donuts & Coffee: 7 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Meli Cafe: 6 plant-based-friendly dishes on the menu. Greek.
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.
