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-rated dining experiences
Discover the best River North restaurants with plant based options. Highly rated spots with authentic plant based menu items.
River North's Premier Plant Based Destinations
River North stands as a premier destination for diners seeking exceptional plant-based variety across a wide spectrum of international cuisines, from classic American and Mexican favorites to refined Italian and French fare. This curated selection highlights the neighborhood's versatility, featuring everything from the global stalls of the Chicago French Market to the sophisticated atmospheres of The Library and Good Funk. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite at NYC Bagel Deli or enjoying a night out at Three Dots and a Dash, these restaurants ensure that plant-forward guests have a seat at every table. Discover a diverse landscape of steakhouses and Mediterranean
30 restaurants in Best River North Restaurants with Plant Based Options | Top Rated
- 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.
