Looking for vegan-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Intelligentsia Coffee, NYC Bagel Deli and Three Dots and a Dash, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry vegan-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 13 upscale dining experiences
Discover upscale restaurants in River North with vegan options. Budget-friendly vegan dining.
River North's Upscale Vegan Destinations
River North serves as the ultimate destination for sophisticated plant-based dining, offering a refined selection of upscale vegan experiences in the heart of the city. This curated collection showcases the neighborhood's culinary diversity, ranging from elegant Mediterranean small plates and vibrant Mexican fare to innovative plant-forward takes on classic Italian and American steakhouse traditions. Whether you are seeking a chic seafood-inspired evening or a decadent multi-course meal, these premier establishments prove that high-end dining is at its best when centered on the garden.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Vegan Restaurants in River North | Upscale & Vegan
- Intelligentsia Coffee · rated 5/5: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- NYC Bagel Deli · rated 5/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Three Dots and a Dash · rated 5/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Theory · rated 4/5: 8 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Library · rated 4/5: 8 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Streeter's Tavern · rated 4/5: 7 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Aster Hall · rated 4/5: 6 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Mother Hubbard's Sports Pub · rated 4/5: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Good Funk · rated 3/5: 11 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Sprinkles Cupcakes · rated 3/5: 7 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sugar Bliss Cake Boutique · rated 3/5: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- No Vacancy: 30 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Taste222: 21 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Pizzeria Portofino: 20 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Brightwok Kitchen: 19 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Eataly: 19 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Volare Ristorante Italiano: 16 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Devil Dawgs: 14 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Mojo Coffee: 13 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Dick's Last Resort: 12 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- 320 River Bar: 11 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Stan's Donuts & Coffee: 11 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Jake Melnick's Corner Tap: 10 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- River Roast: 10 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Smith & Wollensky: 9 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Beatrix Market: 9 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Mastro's Steakhouse: 8 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Doughnut Vault: 8 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Big Shoulders Coffee: 8 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Chicago Chop House: 8 vegan-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.
