Looking for low-fat-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Reuter's Bakery, Dat Donut and Pullman Club Coffee Shop, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry low-fat-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Discover the best Chicago restaurants with low fat options. Highly rated spots with authentic low fat menu items.
Chicago's Premier Low Fat Destinations
Chicago’s vibrant food scene offers an impressive array of lighter dining choices for those seeking low-fat options without compromising on flavor. This curated selection spans the city’s diverse neighborhoods, featuring everything from authentic Middle Eastern plates at Al Bawadi Grill and traditional Polish dishes at Smakosz Restaurant to classic American staples at Dat Donut. Whether you are in the mood for Italian, French, or Mexican cuisine, these local favorites provide a balanced way to experience the very best of the Windy City’s culinary landscape.
30 restaurants in Best Chicago Restaurants with Low Fat Options | Top Rated
- Reuter's Bakery · rated 5/5: 6 low-fat-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Dat Donut · rated 5/5: 5 low-fat-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Pullman Club Coffee Shop · rated 5/5: 4 low-fat-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Al Bawadi Grill · rated 5/5: 4 low-fat-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Irish Times · rated 5/5: 4 low-fat-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Strugglebeard Bakery · rated 5/5: 3 low-fat-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Remedy · rated 4/5: 18 low-fat-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Stussy's Diner · rated 4/5: 10 low-fat-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Di'vino · rated 4/5: 8 low-fat-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Estereo · rated 4/5: 7 low-fat-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- The Library · rated 4/5: 7 low-fat-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Central Park Bar · rated 4/5: 6 low-fat-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Fatpour Tap Works · rated 4/5: 5 low-fat-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Wolcott Tap · rated 4/5: 5 low-fat-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Little Toasted · rated 4/5: 5 low-fat-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Caribbean American Bakery · rated 4/5: 5 low-fat-friendly dishes on the menu. Caribbean (Note: While "Caribbean.
- South Branch · rated 4/5: 4 low-fat-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Theory · rated 4/5: 4 low-fat-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Corridor Brewery and Provisions · rated 4/5: 4 low-fat-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Estereo FM · rated 4/5: 4 low-fat-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Cafe Con Leche · rated 4/5: 4 low-fat-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Somethin' Sweet Donuts · rated 4/5: 4 low-fat-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Loaf Lounge · rated 4/5: 4 low-fat-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Pleasant House Pub · rated 4/5: 4 low-fat-friendly dishes on the menu. British.
- Revolution Brewing - Kedzie Brewery · rated 4/5: 3 low-fat-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Nonna's Goodlife Pizza · rated 4/5: 3 low-fat-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Matilda · rated 4/5: 3 low-fat-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Aster Hall · rated 4/5: 3 low-fat-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Stax Cafe · rated 4/5: 3 low-fat-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Palm Restaurant · rated 4/5: 3 low-fat-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
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.
