Looking for vegetarian-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Reuter's Bakery, Bittersweet Pastry Shop and Amy's Candy Bar, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry vegetarian-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Chicago's Upscale Vegetarian Destinations
Chicago’s premier dining scene offers a sophisticated take on plant-based cuisine, proving that meat-free meals can be the height of luxury. This collection invites you to explore an array of elegant settings across the city, featuring everything from refined French and Japanese techniques to the vibrant flavors of Italian, Mexican, and Spanish traditions. Whether you are craving a classic American experience or a modern international feast, these upscale destinations provide a world-class culinary journey for every discerning diner.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Vegetarian Restaurants in Chicago | Upscale & Vegetarian
- Reuter's Bakery · rated 5/5: 69 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bittersweet Pastry Shop · rated 5/5: 58 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Amy's Candy Bar · rated 5/5: 34 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Melt n Dip · rated 5/5: 29 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Irish Times · rated 5/5: 23 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Love & Light Cafe · rated 5/5: 22 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Dat Donut · rated 5/5: 21 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Strugglebeard Bakery · rated 5/5: 20 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Smakosz Restaurant · rated 5/5: 20 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Polish.
- Al Bawadi Grill · rated 5/5: 18 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Bitter Pops · rated 5/5: 18 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Pullman Club Coffee Shop · rated 5/5: 15 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Eli's Cheesecake Factory · rated 5/5: 14 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Paulina Meat Market · rated 5/5: 12 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Beacon Doughnuts · rated 5/5: 11 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Magnifico Coffee · rated 5/5: 11 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Capri Lounge & Grill · rated 5/5: 9 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- O'Shaughnessy's · rated 5/5: 9 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- El Capitan Snacks and Cafe · rated 5/5: 9 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Imperial Oak Brewing · rated 5/5: 9 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Pilot Project Brewing · rated 5/5: 8 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- NYC Bagel Deli · rated 5/5: 5 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio · rated 5/5: 5 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Kumiko · rated 5/5: 5 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Deep Purpl · rated 5/5: 5 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Justice of the Pies · rated 5/5: 4 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Intelligentsia Coffee · rated 5/5: 4 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Three Dots and a Dash · rated 5/5: 3 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Alliance Bakery · rated 4/5: 60 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Wolcott Tap · rated 4/5: 55 vegetarian-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
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.
