Looking for vegan-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Streeter's Tavern, Aster Hall and The Fudge Pot, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry vegan-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Discover the best Gold Coast restaurants with vegan options. Highly rated spots with authentic vegan menu items.
Gold Coast's Premier Vegan Destinations
Discover the vibrant culinary landscape of Chicago’s Gold Coast through this curated selection of premier dining destinations that cater to every palate. Whether you are craving classic American comfort food, authentic French pastries, or zesty Mexican fare, these establishments offer an impressive array of plant-based dishes alongside their traditional menus. From the aromatic spices of Indian cuisine to the timeless flavors of Italy and Spain, this collection ensures that diners seeking vegan options never have to compromise on taste or variety.
23 restaurants in Best Gold Coast Restaurants with Vegan Options | Top Rated
- 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.
- The Fudge Pot · rated 4/5: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Corcoran's Grill & Pub · rated 4/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- La Fournette · rated 4/5: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- The Spice House · rated 3/5: 16 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Sprinkles Cupcakes · rated 3/5: 7 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Devil Dawgs: 14 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Jake Melnick's Corner Tap: 10 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Big Shoulders Coffee: 8 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Layla & Ringo's: 8 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Penelope's Vegan Taqueria: 8 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Gino's East: 8 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Big Wig Tacos & Burritos: 6 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Tzuco: 6 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Margeaux Brasserie: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- Fabcakes: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Can't Believe It's Not Meat: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Fogo de Chão: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse is the most accurate.
- Alpana: 3 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Deep Purpl · rated 5/5: 2 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Marisol: 2 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- Bistronomic: 1 vegan-friendly dish on the menu. French.
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.
