Looking for vegan-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 vegan-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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South Loop's Cheap Vegan Destinations
Exploring the South Loop doesn't have to break the bank when you are looking for delicious plant-based meals that satisfy every craving. This curated selection features affordable vegan-friendly spots ranging from classic American comfort food at Little Branch Cafe and Half Sour to international flavors like Spanish sandwiches at Cafecito and fresh Japanese fare at Mikami. Whether you are grabbing a quick Italian bite at Fontano's Pizza and Subs or enjoying a sweet treat from Molly's Cupcakes, these local favorites prove that eating vegan in the city is both diverse and budget-friendly.
19 restaurants in Best Cheap Vegan Restaurants in South Loop | Cheap & Vegan
- Meli · rated 4/5: 7 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Greek.
- Himalayan Restaurant: 17 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Fontano's Pizza and Subs: 11 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Cafecito: 8 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- Lowcountry South Loop: 6 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Mercat a la Planxa: 6 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- AO Hawaiian Hideout: 6 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Chicago Curry House: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Half Sour: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Flo & Santos: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Mikami: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Necessary Coffee: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Señoritas Cantina: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Sofi Restaurant: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Little Branch Cafe: 2 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Chicago Waffles: 2 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Molly's Cupcakes: 1 vegan-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Chengdu Bistro: 1 vegan-friendly dish on the menu. Chinese.
- Nepal House: 1 vegan-friendly dish on the menu. Indian.
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.
