= Vegetarian Establishment

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Arlington Heights
Chowpatti   1035 S. Arlington Heights Rd. Arlington Heights (847) 640-9554 www.Chowpatti.com Click here for directions	This all-vegetarian restaurant's menu is over 20 pages with American, Mexican, Middle Eastern and Indian favorites, as well as a variety of fresh juices. Meals cost about $10 - $15. Tues. - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. - Sun. 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Mon. CLOSED
Fuego 17 W. Campbell St. Arlington Heights (847) 590-1122 www.fuegomexgrill.com Click here for directions	This upscale Mexican restaurant offers a vegetarian menu, most of which can be made vegan. For starters, try the guacamole with chips or one of the many salads, such as Ensalada Azteca, Ensalada Margarita or Ensalada Tricolor. Vegan entrees include the Enchiladas de Hongos, Vegetarian Burrito, Tostadas Vegetarianas, Tamales de Frijoles or the Fajitas Vegetarianas. Rice is not vegan. Request all dishes with no cheese, sour cream or side of rice. Fuego plans to replace chicken stock with vegetable stock in its rice in the near future. While dining there, take just a moment to tell the manager that you would support such a change. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Noodles and Company 66 S. Arlington Heights Rd. Arlington Heights (847) 577-1500 www.Noodles.com Click here for directions	Features many Asian and Italian noodle dishes. Many dishes are vegetarian or can be made vegetarian/vegan by leaving off the fish sauce and cheese. Also has a selection of salads. Meals cost about $6. Sun. - Wed. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Thurs. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Aurora
Bamboo Garden 4442 E. New York St. Aurora (630) 978-4056 www.bamboo-gardens.com Click here for directions	Vegan-friendly restaurant, offering a separate vegetarian menu. For starters, try the vegetable clear soup, sweet corn soup or cilantro thick soup, a lettuce wrap or crispy mushrooms with onions and chilies in a peppery soya vinegar. Entrees include an eggplant dish, vegetable, tofu and potato stir-fries with a variety of sauces, as well as various fried rice and noodle dishes (request rice noodles and no egg, fish sauce or oyster sauce). Meals cost about $11. Mon. - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Sat. 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Barrington
Frantonio's Italian Deli and Cafe 421 N. Northwest Hwy. Barrington (847) 382-2997 Click here for directions	This cafe has vegetarian hot entrees and a few vegan sandwiches. Meals cost about $5. Mon. & Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tues. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sun. CLOSED
Berwyn
Great American Bagel 6641 W. Roosevelt Rd. Berwyn (708) 484-6600 Click here for directions	Vegetarian menu items include hummus and veggie burger. Meals cost about $5. Mon. - Fri. 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Wishbone 6611 W. Roosevelt Rd. Berwyn (708) 749-1295 www.wishbonechicago.com Click here for directions	Offers many Southern-style vegetarian and vegan options. This restaurant is known for its breakfasts but has a wide variety of dishes on its dinner menu, including a veggie burger, veggie platter and vegan black bean cakes. All vegetable dishes may be prepared with vegetable oil instead of butter upon request. Meals cost about $8 - $9. Wed. & Thurs. 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Mon. & Tues. CLOSED
Bolingbrook
bd's Mongolian Grill 619 E. Boughton Rd. Ste. 150 Bolingbrook (630) 972-0450 www.gomongo.com Click here for directions	Mongolian restaurant chain where diners can create their own stir-fry bowls with a variety of vegetables and sauces. Vegan sauces include the Asian black bean, chili garlic, Mongolian ginger, sweet and sour, kung pao, ponzu and Mandarin orange peel, among others. Also offers vegetarian brown or white fried rice (request no egg). Rice noodles also available. Meals cost about $12. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Noodles and Company 137 N. Weber Rd. Bolingbrook (630) 771-9999 www.Noodles.com Click here for directions	Features many Asian and Italian noodle dishes. Many dishes are vegetarian or can be made vegetarian/vegan by leaving off the fish sauce and cheese. Also has a selection of salads. Meals cost about $6. Sun. - Wed. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Thurs. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Buffalo Grove
India House 228 McHenry Rd. Buffalo Grove (847) 520-5569 www.indiahousechicago.com Click here for directions	Indian restaurant chain, offering several vegan options, such as various spiced roti breads, lemon rice, saffron rice, Aloo Began (potatoes in curry sauce) and Cabbage Masala (cabbage with tomatoes, onions and spices). Meals cost about $12. Mon. - Fri. 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Pastabilities 167 McHenry Rd. Buffalo Grove (847) 419-1800 Click here for directions	This restaurant has made-to-order pastas with dozens of possible combinations. All pastas are eggless. Meals cost about $4 - $7. Mon. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun. 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Calumet City
Leona's 1455 Ring Rd. Calumet City (708) 868-4647 www.Leonas.com Click here for directions	This Italian restaurant has several vegetarian and vegan options. Dishes include Tofu Skewers and the Big Fat Vegan Burger. Pizza sauce is not vegan. Veggie Burger bun is not vegan. Meals cost about $10. Mon. - Fri. 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sat. 12 p.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Carbondale
Glassy Junction Pub, Grill & Tandoor 717 South University Ave. Carbondale (618) 549-7171 www.glassyjunction.us Click here for directions	International food at its finest. Great vegetarian menu for Indian food and an exceptional international menu, featuring Cajun, North American, European and Asian cuisines. Meals cost about $7 - $8. The best Martinis in town. Mon. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Longbranch Coffeehouse   100 E. Jackson St. Carbondale (618) 529-4488 Click here for website. Click here for directions	Coffee shop with vegetarian menu. Several vegan options, including pizza rustica, hummus & pita, Grilled Portabella Passion, black bean burger, Puerto Rican rice & beans, vegetarian harvest and much, much more! Meals cost about $5 - $6. Sun. - Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sat. 7:30 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Moe's Southwest Grill 715 N. Giant City Rd. Carbondale (618) 549-4200 Click here for directions	Vegan options include tofu, beans, rice and guacamole. Entrees include tacos, burritos, quesadillas, fajitas and salads. Please indicate no cheese or sour cream when placing your order. Meals cost about $8. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
New Kahala 606 S. Illinois Ave. Carbondale (618) 529-3388 www.newkahala.com Click here for directions	Many dishes at this Chinese restaurant are vegan. Entrees include Vegetable Rice Noodles, Bean Curd with Garlic Sauce, Bean Curd with Sesame Sauce, Bean Curd "Home-Style", Bean Curd with Mushrooms and Bean Curd Szechwan-Style. Other delicious vegan entrees include Broccoli with Garlic Sauce, Buddha's Delight, Eggplant with Garlic Sauce and Mixed Chinese Vegetables. Meals cost about $6. Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sat. 12 p.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. CLOSED
Sam's Cafe 521 S. Illinois Ave. Carbondale (618) 549-2234 Click here for directions	An inexpensive cafe with falafel pita, hummus pita and tahini salad that can be made vegan. Hours subject to change. Meals cost about $5 - $7. Mon. - Sun. 1 p.m. - 3 a.m.
Thai Taste 100 S. Illinois Ave. Carbondale (618) 457-6900 Click here for directions	Dishes like fried tofu, Paw Pia Sod (spring rolls) and yellow curry can all be made vegan. Meals cost about $8. Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sat. 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sun. CLOSED
Tres Hombres 119 N. Washington St. Carbondale (618) 457-3308 Click here for directions	Mexican restaurant with several dishes that can be made vegan, such as the Black Bean Tostadas. Meals cost about $10 - $15. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Champaign
Basil Thai 410 E. Green St. Champaign (217) 344-9130 Click here for directions	Thai restaurant with several vegetarian options, such as Pad Thai. Be sure to ask for no fish sauce. Meals cost about $8. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Big Chicks 5024 N. Sheridan Rd. Chicago (773) 728-5511 www.bigchicks.com Click here for directions	This bar is next door to Tweet restaurant and offers the same menu. For brunch, enjoy granola, bib im bop with tofu (request no egg), a tofu scramble, vegan breakfast burrito, hummus bagel or organic black bean burger (request lettuce instead of a bun). For dinner, try the cajun spicy fries or "chippers," crispy potato chippers, vegetarian chili, tofu burger (request lettuce instead of a bun) or vegan nachos. Vegan cheese can be added to burgers. Salads include a spinach salad and Mediterranean salad (request no cheese) with house dressing or olive oil and vinegar dressing. Meals cost about $10. Mon. - Fri. 4 p.m. - 2 a.m. Sat. 9 a.m. - 3 a.m. Sun. 10 a.m. - 2 a.m.
Cravings 603 S. Wright St. Champaign (217) 328-2538 Click here for website. Click here for directions	Cravings offers a variety of Asian food and is extremely accommodating to vegetarians and vegans. Their menu consists of noodle soups, stir-fries, curries and udon. Meals cost about $7. Mon. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Sun. CLOSED
Fiesta Cafe 216 S. First St. Champaign (217) 352-5902 www.FiestaCafe.com Click here for directions	Mexican restaurant that specifies vegetarian items on its menu and can accommodate vegan customers. No lard in beans. Meals cost about $6 - $10. Mon. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Flat Top Grill 607 S. Sixth St. Champaign (217) 344-3200 www.FlatTopGrill.com Click here for directions	Flat Top Grill allows you to create your own, all-you-can-eat stir-fry meal. Offers a variety of mock meats. Many sauces are labeled vegetarian or vegan. Dinner costs about $13. Lunch costs about $9. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Mandarin Wok 403 E. Green St. Champaign (217) 337-1200 Click here for directions	Chinese restaurant with many vegan options, including various tofu dishes. Meals cost about $5 - $8. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Peking Garden 206 N. Randolph St. Champaign (217) 355-8888 Click here for website. Click here for directions	Chinese Mandarin/Szechwan restaurant with some vegetarian options. Be sure to specify no fish sauce. Meals cost about $6 - $10. Mon. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Pita Pit 611 East Green St. Champaign (217) 337-7482 www.pitapitusa.com Click here for directions	Great vegan options include falafel with hummus and your choice of vegetables, hummus pitas and garden pitas (without the cheese). Meals cost about $5. Mon. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 3 a.m. Sun. 12 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Za's 629 E. Green St. Champaign no phone Click here for directions	This Italian restaurant has countless vegan options, such as pizzas, pastas, salads and sandwiches. All food is custom-made upon ordering. Meals cost about $6. Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Za's 2006 W. Springfield Ave. Champaign (217) 355-4990 Click here for directions	This Italian restaurant has countless vegan options, such as pizzas, pastas, salads and sandwiches. All food is custom-made upon ordering. Meals cost about $6. Mon. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Za's 1905 N. Neil St. Champaign (217) 356-5347 Click here for directions	This Italian restaurant has countless vegan options, such as pizzas, pastas, salads and sandwiches. All food is custom-made upon ordering. Meals cost about $6. Mon. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Charleston
Magic Wok 558 W. Lincoln Ave. Charleston (217) 348-1169 Click here for directions	This Szechwan-style restaurant offers a variety of vegetarian options, including dishes with tofu, broccoli with garlic sauce, mixed vegetables, string beans and house special bean curd. Sauces are meatless. Meals cost about $5. Mon. - Sun. 10:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Chicago
A La Turka 3134 N. Lincoln Ave. (Lakeview) Chicago (773) 935-6101 www.alaturkachicago.com Click here for directions	Turkish cuisine with many vegetarian options. Vegetarian options are marked on menu. Reservations strongly recommended for weekend evenings. Meals cost about $15. Sun. - Thurs. 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 5 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Al Khaymeih 4742 N. Kedzie Ave. (Albany Park) Chicago (773) 583-0999 Click here for directions	Features Middle Eastern dishes, such as stuffed grape leaves and falafel. Meals cost about $5. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Aladdin's Eatery 614 W. Diversey Pkwy. (Lakeview) Chicago (773) 327-6300 www.AladdinsEatery.com Click here for directions	Mediterranean food with several vegetarian and vegan options, such as hummus, stuffed grape leaves, falafel, baba ganoush, smoothies, pita sandwiches and pockets, salads, mujadara (rice with lentils), jasmine rice with vegetables and more. Meals cost about $6. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Alinea Restaurant 1723 North Halsted St. Chicago (312) 867-0110 www.alinea-restaurant.com Click here for directions	Alinea is the leader of the "molecular gastronomy movement" and is vegan-friendly. Using ingredients such as agar, kuzu, flax seeds and various powders, molecular gastronomy seeks to refine flavors and pare away extraneous ingredients. A dining party can order a 12-course, all-vegan meal with wine pairings based on the various dishes, which can include yuba (cucumber, miso and togarashi), lilac (fennel, horseradish and honeydew), tomato (fig, nicoise olive and pine nuts), transparency of raspberry and chocolate (blueberry, tobacco and maple). For the 12-course tasting menu with wine, tax and gratuity, the average cost per person is $350. The chef's menu is a 20-course meal, roughly $500 per person, including wine, tax and gratuity. Wed. - Sun. 5:30 p.m. (first seating) - 9:30 p.m. (last seating)
Amitabul   6207 N. Milwaukee Ave. (Norwood Park) Chicago (773) 774-0276 www.Amitabul.getwebnet.com Click here for directions	This all-vegan Korean restaurant offers an array of vegan maki, stir-fries, pancakes and noodle soups. Meals cost about $8 - $10. Tues. - Sat. 12 p.m. - 10 p.m. ( 9 p.m. - 10 p.m. carry-out only) Sun. & Mon. CLOSED
Andie's Restaurant 1467 W. Montrose Ave. (Uptown) Chicago (773) 348-0654 www.AndiesRes.com Click here for directions	Offers Mediterranean and Greek food with options such as hummus, falafel, Curried Veggie Couscous and Morroccan Eggplant. Delivery also available. Meals cost about $11 - $14. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Andie's Restaurant 5253 N. Clark St. (Andersonville) Chicago (773) 784-8616 www.AndiesRes.com Click here for directions	Offers Mediterranean and Greek food with options such as hummus, falafel, Curried Veggie Couscous and Morroccan Eggplant. Delivery also available. Meals cost about $11 - $14. Mon. - Fri. 10:30 a.m. - 12 a.m. Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Ankh Inc. Newsstand 150 W. Congress Pkwy. at LaSalle Blue Line El stop (Loop) Chicago (312) 834-0530 Click here for directions	Vegan snacks and fresh fruit stand in el station. Mon. & Tues. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wed. 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thurs., Sat. & Sun. CLOSED
Annapurna   2608 W. Devon Ave. (Devon St.) Chicago (773) 764-1858 Click here for directions	An inexpensive, all-vegetarian Indian restaurant. Meals cost about $5. Mon. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Argo Tea 2845 North Clark St. (North Clark) Chicago (773) 733-4231 www.ArgoTea.com Click here for directions	Offers tea-based beverages, a few vegetarian sandwiches and vegan muffins. All dairy drinks can be made with soymilk, including bubble tea. Meals cost about $5. Mon. - Sun. 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Argo Tea 958 W. Armitage Ave. (Lincoln Park) Chicago (773) 649-9644 www.ArgoTea.com Click here for directions	Offers tea-based beverages, a few vegetarian sandwiches and vegan muffins. All dairy drinks can be made with soymilk, including bubble tea. Meals cost about $5. Mon. - Fri. 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Argo Tea 819 N. Rush St. (Gold Coast) Chicago (312) 951-5302 www.ArgoTea.com Click here for directions	Offers tea-based beverages, a few vegetarian sandwiches and vegan muffins. All dairy drinks can be made with soymilk, including bubble tea. Meals cost about $5. Mon. - Fri. 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sat. 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Argo Tea 16 W. Randolph St. (Loop) Chicago (312) 553-1551 www.ArgoTea.com Click here for directions	Offers tea-based beverages, a few vegetarian sandwiches and vegan muffins. All dairy drinks can be made with soymilk, including bubble tea. Meals cost about $5. Mon. 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Tues. - Sat. 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Argo Tea 222 Merchandise Mart Ste. 113 Chicago (312) 324-3785 www.ArgoTea.com Click here for directions	Offers tea-based beverages, a few vegetarian sandwiches and vegan muffins. All dairy drinks can be made with soymilk, including bubble tea. Meals cost about $5. Mon. - Fri. 5:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat. 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sun. CLOSED
Argo Tea 5758 S. Maryland Ave. (Hyde Park) Chicago (773) 409-4646 www.ArgoTea.com Click here for directions	Located inside the University of Chicago Hospitals, DCAM building. Offers tea-based beverages, a few vegetarian sandwiches and vegan muffins. All dairy drinks can be made with soymilk, including bubble tea. Meals cost about $5. Mon. - Sun. 5:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Argo Tea 3135 N. Broadway St. (Lakeview) Chicago (773) 248-3061 www.ArgoTea.com Click here for directions	Offers tea-based beverages, a few vegetarian sandwiches and vegan muffins. All dairy drinks can be made with soymilk, including bubble tea. Meals cost about $5. Mon. - Fri. 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 6 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Argo Tea 140 S. Dearborn St. (Loop) Chicago (773) 663-4471 www.ArgoTea.com Click here for directions	Offers tea-based beverages, a few vegetarian sandwiches and vegan muffins. All dairy drinks can be made with soymilk, including bubble tea. Meals cost about $5. Mon. - Fri. 6 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun. CLOSED
Argo Tea 1 N. Dearborn St. (Loop) Chicago (312) 212-8032 www.ArgoTea.com Click here for directions	Offers tea-based beverages, a few vegetarian sandwiches and vegan muffins. All dairy drinks can be made with soymilk, including bubble tea. Meals cost about $5. Mon. - Fri. 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Argo Tea 250 E. Superior St. Chicago (312) 212-8144 www.ArgoTea.com Click here for directions	Located in Northwestern Memorial Hospital in the lobby of Northwestern Prentice Women's Hospital. Offers tea-based beverages, a few vegetarian sandwiches and vegan muffins. All dairy drinks can be made with soymilk, including bubble tea. Meals cost about $5. Mon. - Fri. 5:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Argo Tea 550 St. Clair St. (St. Clair) Chicago (312) 546-4790 www.ArgoTea.com Click here for directions	Offers tea-based beverages, a few vegetarian sandwiches and vegan muffins. All dairy drinks can be made with soymilk, including bubble tea. Meals cost about $5. Mon. - Fri. 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sat. 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Argo Tea 5600 N. Mannheim Rd. (O'Hare International Airport ) Terminal 3, Mezzanine Level Chicago No phone number available. www.ArgoTea.com Click here for directions	Offers tea-based beverages, a few vegetarian sandwiches and vegan muffins. All dairy drinks can be made with soymilk, including bubble tea. Meals cost about $5. Mon. - Sun. 5 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Artfully Delicious   Chicago (773) 426-4413 www.artfullydelicious.com	Personal chef and catering service. All-vegetarian with a strong emphasis on vegan cuisine. Personal Chef Package includes customized menu planning (appetizers, entrees, sides and desserts), grocery shopping and in-home food preparation. Offers a sliding scale to ensure affordable rates for all.
Arya Bhavan   2508 W. Devon Ave. (Devon St.) Chicago (773) 274-5800 www.AryaBhavan.com Click here for directions	All-vegetarian Indian restaurant. Many options, including chana masala (chickpeas cooked with spices) and tandoori gobi (marinated cauliflower). Can make almost all menu items vegan upon request. Meals cost about $7 - $10. Weekday lunch buffet and weekend dinner buffet offered. Delivery available. Tues. - Thurs. 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Fri. 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 12 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Mon. CLOSED
Atomix Cafe 1957 W. Chicago Ave. (Ukrainian Village) Chicago (312) 666-2649 Click here for directions	A coffeehouse with light food. Atomix has several options for vegans, as well as vegan desserts and soymilk for coffee drinks. Meals cost about $5. Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Auntie Anne's Pretzels 5600 N. Mannheim Rd. (O'Hare International Airport) Terminal 2 Chicago (773) 894-4616 www.auntieannes.com Click here for directions	Original, original stix, cinnamon sugar, whole wheat, jalapeno, raisin and sesame variety pretzels are all vegan when requested without butter. In order to get the cinnamon, sugar and sesame to stick to the pretzels, ask that the soy-based pan spray be used in place of butter. Salt will stick to the original pretzels and original stix by using sprinkled water instead of butter. None of the sauces is vegan, as all contain trace amounts of dairy or egg. Also offers a variety of ice drinks and lemonades. Costs about $5. Mon. - Sun. 5 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Azha 960 W. Belmont Ave. Chicago (773) 525-0555 Click here for directions	This Thai restaurant offers a variety of vegan and vegetarian dishes. Vegetarian dishes are marked on the menu and most menu items can be made with tofu and/or vegetables upon request. Vegan appetizers include Edamame, Papaya Salad, Spring Rolls (request no egg), Tom Yum Soup and Tom Kha Soup. Vegan entrees include Pad Thai and Pad See Ewe (request no egg or fish and oyster sauces for both dishes), Spicy Basil Tofu, Garlic Tofu, Ginger Tofu and Cashew Nut Tofu, as well as various curry dishes. For dessert, try the Sweet Sticky Rice with Mango. Meals cost about $8. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Baba's Village 310 S. Canal St. Chicago (312) 880-0010 Click here for directions	Vegan-friendly restaurant offering many savory dishes. Vegan entrees include Vegetable Biryani (without cheese), Saag Aloo (spinach with onions, tomatoes and herbs) and Aloo Mutter (peas and potatoes with onion, ginger, garlic and spices). In cooperation with Mercy For Animals' Veg Illinois Campaign, six new vegan dishes with chicken and/or beef substitutes have been added to the menu, including Ginger "Chicken" and Baba's Special (mock chicken and beef with vegetables, ginger, garlic and spices). Naan and batura breads are not vegan. Dairy-free soymilk shakes in apple, strawberry, blueberry, banana and almond-pistachio flavors are also available. Meals cost about $9. Mon. - Thurs. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sat. & Sun. CLOSED
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream 5700 S. Cicero Ave. (Midway Airport Food Court) Chicago (773) 838-4024 www.benjerry.com Click here for directions	All sorbets, including Berried Treasure, Jamaican Me Crazy, Berry Berry Extraordinary, Lemonade, Mango Mango and Strawberry Kiwi Swirl are vegan. All smoothies are made with sorbet. Costs about $5. Mon. - Sun. 6 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Ben Pao 52 W. Illinois St. (River North) Chicago (312) 222-1888 www.BenPao.com Click here for directions	Asian restaurant offering a variety of dishes, with several vegetarian options. Online form allows you to place your take-out or delivery order. Meals cost about $10 - $15. Mon. - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Fri. 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sat. 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Bhabi's Kitchen 6352 N. Oakley Ave. (West Rogers Park) Chicago (773) 764-7007 Click here for directions	This Indian restaurant has vegetarian dishes, such as channa masala (chickpeas in tomato sauce and spices) and bagarey baigan (eggplant mixed with tomatoes and spices). Meals cost about $9. Wed. - Mon. 12 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Tues. 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Big Bowl 60 E. Ohio St. (River North) Chicago (312) 951-1888 www.bigbowl.com Click here for directions	Fresh Chinese and Thai cuisine. Create your own dishes from the food bar or order off of the menu. Many vegetarian options, including Vegetable Pad Thai with Tofu (to make this dish vegan, ask that it be prepared without egg), Kung Pao Tofu and Spinach, Yellow Curry Vegetable Tofu and Thai Green Vegetable Tofu. A variety of vegetarian and vegan stir-fry combinations are also available. The stir-fry noodles are egg noodles, so be sure to ask for a stir-fry with jasmine rice. Meals cost about $10 - $15. Sun. - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Big Bowl 6 E. Cedar St. (Gold Coast) Chicago (312) 640-8888 www.bigbowl.com Click here for directions	Fresh Chinese and Thai cuisine. Create your own dishes from the food bar or order off of the menu. Many vegetarian options, including Vegetable Pad Thai with Tofu (to make this dish vegan, ask that it be prepared without egg), Kung Pao Tofu and Spinach, Yellow Curry Vegetable Tofu and Thai Green Vegetable Tofu. A variety of vegetarian and vegan stir-fry combinations are also available. The stir-fry noodles are egg noodles, so be sure to ask for a stir-fry with jasmine rice. Meals cost about $10 - $15. Sun. - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Bite Cafe 1039 N. Western Ave. (Ukrainian Village) Chicago (773) 395-2483 www.EmptyBottle.com/Bite.htm Click here for directions	Part of the Empty Bottle concert venue, Bite Cafe features a wide variety of food with vegetarian options, such as sandwiches, pastas and burritos. Meals cost about $10. Sun. - Wed. 8 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Thurs. - Sat. 8 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Bleeding Heart Bakery 1955 N. Belmont Ave. (Lakeview) Chicago (773) 327-6934 www.TheBleedingHeartBakery.com Click here for directions	Offers desserts, such as the Vegan Vanilla Bean Party Cake with Dark Chocolate Tofu Mousse, Chocolate Chunk Vegan Cookies ($24 per dozen),Vegan Banana Walnut Fudge ($30 per batch), vegan sorbets for $8 and lollipops for $2. Tues. - Sat. 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sun. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Bourgeois Pig Cafe 738 W. Fullerton Pkwy. Chicago (773) 883-5282 www.bpigcafe.com Click here for directions	Sandwich cafe with many wonderful vegan sandwiches. All of the bread is vegan. Try the Veggie Panini, the Peppernini (roasted bell peppers, artichoke hearts, tomatoes and portobello mushrooms) without cheese or pesto, Secret Garden (lettuce, tomato, cucumber, alfalfa sprouts) without cream cheese, Garden Party (tomato, cucumber, alfalfa sprouts, spinach, bell peppers and red onions) without pesto, mayonnaise or cheese or East of Eden (basil hummus, olives, avocado, spinach, tomato and alfalfa sprouts) without cheese. Also offers a variety of vegetarian salads that can be made vegan by omitting the cheese. The balsamic vinaigrette and croutons are vegan. Meals cost about $9. Mon. - Sat. 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Burrito Beach 5600 N. Mannheim Rd. (O'Hare International Airport) Terminal 3, Mezzanine Level Chicago (773) 462-0190 www.BurritoBeach.com Click here for directions	Offers a variety of vegetarian burritos, including the Bean and Rice, Black Bean (without the goat cheese) and Grilled Veggie burritos. Meals cost about $7 - $8. Mon. - Sun. 5:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Cafe Orchid 1746 W. Addison St. (Lakeview) Chicago (773) 327-3808 Click here for directions	Mediterranean cuisine with several vegetarian dishes, including vegetable stew, mushroom saute, grilled vegetables, okra and baked eggplant. Meals cost about $6 - $7. Tues. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Fri. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 12 a.m. Mon. CLOSED
Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen 1206 E. 53rd St. (Englewood) Chicago (773) 324-6227 Click here for directions	Mediterranean restaurant that offers many vegetarian and vegan options, such as the vegan tomato couscous or lentil soup. Meals cost about $10 - $15. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Chicago's Pizza and Pasta 3006 N. Sheffield Ave. (Lakeview) Chicago (773) 755-4030 www.Chicagos-Pizza.com Click here for directions	This locally-owned pizzeria has vegan options, such as pasta and focaccia. Will prepare cheese-free vegan pizza upon request. Meals cost about $8 - $20. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 1 a.m. Delivery Mon. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 a.m.
Chicago's Pizza and Pasta 1919 W. Montrose Ave. Chicago (773) 348-1700 www.Chicagos-Pizza.com Click here for directions	This locally-owned pizzeria has vegan options, such as pasta and focaccia. Will prepare cheese-free vegan pizza upon request. Meals cost about $8 - $20. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 1 a.m. Delivery Mon. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 a.m.
Chicago's Pizza and Pasta 3114 N. Lincoln Ave. (Lakeview) Chicago (773) 477-2777 www.Chicagos-Pizza.com Click here for directions	This locally-owned pizzeria has vegan options, such as pasta and focaccia. Will prepare cheese-free vegan pizza upon request. Meals cost about $8 - $20. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 1 a.m. Delivery Mon. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 a.m.
Chili's 5600 N. Mannheim Rd. (O'Hare International Airport) Terminals 1, 2 and 3 Chicago No phone number available. www.chilis.com Click here for directions	Enjoy the Bottomless Tostada Chips and salsa for starters, followed by the Veggie Quesadillas (request extra veggies in place of the cheese and sour cream) or the Cadillac Fajitas (request no meat, cheese and sour cream). The garden salad, steamed vegetables (broccoli, corn and squash) and the baked potato are also vegan. Meals cost about $12. Terminals 1 and 2: Mon. - Sun. 5:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Terminal 3: Mon. - Sun. 5:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
CIBO Gourmet Market 5600 N. Mannheim Rd. (O'Hare International Airport) Terminals 2 and 3 Chicago No phone number available. Click here for directions	Offers Soul Vegetarian East's prepackaged foods, such as the BBQ Delight and Jerk Tofu Wrap. Also offers a grilled vegetable sandwich, which is prepared without cheese or condiments. Juice, chips and other snack foods also available. Meals cost about $7. Mon. - Sun. 5 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Coffee Chicago 5256 N. Broadway St. (Edgewater) Chicago (773) 784-1305 Click here for directions	Coffee shop with vegan desserts, such as suncakes and packaged vegan cookies. Meals cost about $5. Mon. - Thurs. 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. 7 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Cousin's Incredible Vitality   3038 W. Irving Park Rd. (Old Irving Park) Chicago (773) 478-6868 www.cousinsiv.com Click here for directions	A raw, all-vegan restaurant, Cousin's offers full-service dining, as well as an all-you-can-eat buffet, featuring the world's best living food cuisine with largely Mediterranean influences. All cuisine is prepared with the highest quality organic fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts and superfoods from around the world, incorporating the highest levels of nutrients, life-force and love available. Buffet costs $12. Entrees cost about $12 - $20. Mon. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Buffet available all day.
Crofton on Wells 535 N. Wells St. (Gold Coast) Chicago (312) 755-1790 www.CroftononWells.com Click here for directions	This upscale restaurant offers seasonal American dishes with a French influence and always has something for vegetarians and vegans. Will make any vegetarian entree vegan. Meals cost about $11 - $20. Reservations required. Mon. - Sat. 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. CLOSED
Cumin Restaurant 1414 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago (773) 342-1414 http://cumin-chicago.com Click here for directions	This Indian and Nepalese restaurant offers a full vegetarian menu with a variety of vegan options. Try the aloo gobi, baingan bharta, bhindi masala, saag (a spinach dish) and several lentil dishes. Also carries roti bread. The vegetable samosas and pakora are deep-fried in the same fryer as the meat dishes. After 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, only the bar menu is available, which does not include many vegan options. Meals cost about $14. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Delicious Cafe Chicago   3827 N. Lincoln Ave. (North Center) Chicago (773) 477-9840 www.deliciouscafechicago.com Click here for directions	Offers Grilled Peanut Butter and Tofu Eggless Salad sandwiches, the "Build-Your-Own" sandwich and the Muffin Breakfast Sandwich - a tofu patty with soy cheddar cheese and veggie sausage on a multi-grain English muffin. Menu also includes bagels and soy parfaits with granola. All pastries, except the croissants, are vegan and include banana bread, cheesecake, pies, cupcakes and smores. Meals cost about $6. Mon. - Fri. 6:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sun. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Dharma Garden Thai Cuisine 3109 W. Irving Park Rd. (Irving Park) Chicago (773) 588-9140 Click here for directions	This fabulous restaurant offers dozens of vegan options, including tasty veggie chicken and seitan (wheat meat) duck entrees, soups and salads. Everything is prepared with olive oil and brown rice is offered. Does not cook with fish sauce or MSG and will leave out eggs upon request. Meals cost about $12. Tues. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. & Mon. CLOSED
Divinity School Coffee Shop 5801 S. Ellis Ave. (Hyde Park) Chicago no phone Click here for directions	The "Div" cafe is an independent, student-run cafe, carrying a great variety of ready-to-eat meals brought in from various vegan/vegetarian and vegetarian-friendly local restaurants, such as The Nile, The Snail, Cedars of Lebanon and even Soul Vegetarian. They also have a nice selection of pre-prepared sandwiches, salads and a la carte items, such as hummus, tabouli, dolmades and other sides. This cafe is very popular because of its affordable prices, not to mention the best coffee and espresso on campus. Located in the basement of University of Chicago's Swift Hall. Mon. - Fri. 7:45 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat. & Sun. CLOSED
Dragonlady Lounge 3188 N. Elston Ave. Chicago No phone number available. www.myspace.com/dragonladylounge Click here for directions	This veg-friendly Korean restaurant offers a vegan buffet every Thursday night, which often includes chop chae, assorted dumplings, kimchi, fried tofu, spicy noodles, stir-fries, miso soup, tofu and/or dumpling soup, Bi Bim Bop, mixed steamed vegetables and seasoned, steamed green beans. Meals (including buffet) cost about $10. Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 2 a.m. (Buffet Thurs. 6 p.m - 9 p.m.) Sat. 11 a.m. - 3 a.m. Sun. CLOSED
Drew's Eatery 2207 W. Montrose Ave. Chicago (773) 463-7397 www.drewseatery.com Click here for directions	Organic restaurant with many vegan and vegetarian options. Dishes include a vegan Italian sausage, vegan Polish kielbasa, Welles Park Deluxe sandwich (vegetable sandwich with vegan cheese), vegan cheese sandwich and vegan southwestern chili. For dessert try a vegan milkshake, vegan ice cream, fudge brownie or a berry crunch bar. Meals cost about $6. Tues. - Thurs. & Sun. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Mon. CLOSED
Earwax Cafe 1561 N. Milwaukee Ave. (Wicker Park) Chicago (773) 772-4019 Click here for directions	Cafe that offers soymilk with coffee, as well as mock meat sandwiches and vegan desserts. Meals cost about $8. Please be advised that Earwax no longer accepts credit cards. Cash only. Mon. - Sun. 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.
El Faro 3936 W. 31st St. (South Lawndale) Chicago (773) 277-1155 Click here for directions	Offers a full menu of vegetarian offerings, including tofu scrambles, tacos, burritos and sandwiches made with meat analogs, such as the Soy “Chicken” Sandwich Vegetariano. Fresh fruit and vegetable juices available. If you can speak Spanish, it will help you when ordering. Meals cost about $8. Mon. - Sat. 5 a.m. - 12 a.m. Sun. 7 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Ennui Cafe 6981 N. Sheridan Rd. (East Rogers Park) Chicago (773) 973-2233 Click here for directions	Coffee shop with sandwiches, soups and pastas, most of which are vegetarian or vegan. Meals cost about $5. Mon. - Sun. 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
En-Thai-Ce 5701 N. Clark St. Chicago (773) 275-3555 Click here for directions	Delicious vegan offerings include Prig Khing Curry, a sauteed vegetable dish, in a thick, spicy red curry sauce with kefir lime leaves and string beans and Drunken Noodles, a wide rice noodle dish with green pepper, lettuce, bamboo shoots, onions and garlic. Meals cost about $10. Tues. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Mon. CLOSED
Ethiopian Diamond 6120 N. Broadway St. (Edgewater) Chicago (773) 338-6100 Click here for directions	Offers vegetarian dishes, which are served on top of traditional injera bread, such as the Shimbra Assa, a spicy vegetarian dish prepared from chickpea dough. Meals cost about $9 - $15. Sun. - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Ethiopian Diamond II 7537 N. Clark St. Chicago (773) 764-2200 http://ethiopiandiamondcuisine.com Click here for directions	Offers vegetarian dishes, which are served on top of traditional injera bread, such as the Shimbra Assa, a spicy vegetarian dish prepared from chickpea dough. Meals cost about $9 - $15. Mon. - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Sun. 10:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Ex Libris Coffee Shop 1101 E. 56th St. (Hyde Park) Chicago (773) 702-7645 ExLibris.uchicago.edu Click here for directions	Thai and Middle Eastern entrees, along with sweets and coffees, are offered at this University of Chicago library coffeehouse. Located in the Regenstein Library, Level A. Call ahead for hours, as they close for school breaks. Meals cost about $5 - $10. Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun. 1 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Sat. CLOSED
Falafill   3202 N. Broadway Ave. Chicago (773) 525-0052 www.eatfalafill.com Click here for directions	This quick-stop restaurant is full of vegetarian options that can be customized to taste. Falafel is the main attraction, along with a salad bowl and side of pita. Create your own salad with items such as cabbage, carrot, turnip and roasted beet salads, tabouli, hummus, pickles, fresh vegetables, herbs and Armenian salad. Add a side of sweet potato fries to top off your meal! Ketchup is vegan. Salad dressings are not. Meals cost about $10. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.
Feast Restaurant 1616 N. Damen Ave. (Bucktown) #1 Chicago (773) 772-7100 www.feastrestaurant.com Click here for directions	This upscale restaurant offers several vegan options. Guacamole with hot corn tortilla chips is great for a starter. The mixed green, arugala, baby beet and spinach salads can all be made vegan by requesting no cheese. For dinner, try the Thai Vegetarian Curry Plate or the Chopped Salad. Goddess dressing is vegan. Meals cost about $17. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 5:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 5:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Feast Restaurant 25 E. Delaware Pl. (Gold Coast) Chicago (312) 337-4001 www.feastrestaurant.com Click here for directions	This upscale restaurant offers several vegan options. Guacamole with hot corn tortilla chips is great for a starter. The mixed green, arugala, baby beet and spinach salads can all be made vegan by requesting no cheese. For dinner, try the Thai Vegetarian Curry Plate or the Chopped Salad. Goddess dressing is vegan. Meals cost about $17. Mon. - Thurs. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 5:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Felony Franks 229 S. Western Ave. Chicago (312) 243-0505 Click here for directions	Offers vegan burgers and fries. Meals cost about $6. Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Flat Top Grill 3200 N. Southport Ave. (Lakeview) Chicago (773) 665-8100 www.FlatTopGrill.com Click here for directions	Flat Top Grill allows you to create your own, all-you-can-eat stir-fry meal. Offers a variety of mock meats. Many sauces are labeled vegetarian or vegan. Dinner costs about $13. Lunch costs about $9. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Flat Top Grill 1000 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago (312) 829-4800 www.FlatTopGrill.com Click here for directions	Flat Top Grill allows you to create your own, all-you-can-eat stir-fry meal. Offers a variety of mock meats. Many sauces are labeled vegetarian or vegan. Dinner costs about $13. Lunch costs about $9. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Fri. 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Sun. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Flat Top Grill 319 W. North Ave. (Lincoln Park) Chicago (312) 787-7676 www.FlatTopGrill.com Click here for directions	Flat Top Grill allows you to create your own, all-you-can-eat stir-fry meal. Offers a variety of mock meats. Many sauces are labeled vegetarian or vegan. Dinner costs about $13. Lunch costs about $9. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Flying Saucer 1123 N. California Ave. (Humboldt Park) Chicago (773) 342-9076 Click here for directions	A classic diner with vegetarian and vegan options, including a breakfast burrito with a sweet potato and tofu hash substitution. Meals cost about $10 - $13. Mon. - Sun. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Foodlife 835 N. Michigan Ave. (Gold Coast) Chicago (312) 335-9580 www.FoodLifeChicago.com Click here for directions	Foodlife is a food court with thirteen eateries, offering Italian, Mexican, Asian and American cuisines. Check out the following Asian-style eateries and their vegan options: Stir Fry Heaven (vegetable and tofu stir-fry with Vegan Mushroom Broth) and Big Bowl Express (Vegetable Pad Thai). Pasta Fresca, an Italian eatery, offers Angel Hair Pasta Primavera and Penne Arrabbiata. Angel hair and penne pastas are vegan. For Mexican cuisine, check out La Vida Mexico with its burritos, quesadillas and tacos (with veggies instead of meat and hold the cheese and sour cream). Black beans, pinto beans and guacamole are vegan. Souplife offers the following vegan soups: Creamless Tomato, Lentil and Vegetable Minestrone. Meals cost about $8. Sun. - Thurs. 7:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Frasca Pizzeria/Wine Bar 3358 N. Paulina St. (Lakeview) Chicago (773) 248-5222 www.frascapizzeria.com Click here for directions	Create a veggie pizza with whichever vegetables you like. Pizza crust and sauce are vegan. Meals cost about $12. Mon. - Thurs. 4:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. 4:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Fresh Choice 233 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago (312) 856-1454 www.freshchoicechicago.com Click here for directions	Offers a variety of vegan options. Try the pizza sub (without cheese) or the veggie sub (without mayo or cheese) on a whole wheat wrap. Vegan soups include tomato basil, lentil, split pea and veggie chili. The grilled veggie burger is not vegan. Offers salads with a variety of dressings, including balsamic vinaigrette, lo-cal Italian, raspberry vinaigrette and tomato basil. Also offers fruit smoothies and fruit juices. Meals cost about $8. Mon. - Sun. 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Fresh Choice 1534 N. Wells St. Chicago (312) 664-7065 www.freshchoicechicago.com Click here for directions	Offers a variety of vegan options. Try the pizza sub (without cheese) or the veggie sub (without mayo or cheese) on a whole wheat wrap. Vegan soups include tomato basil, lentil, split pea and veggie chili. The grilled veggie burger is not vegan. Offers salads with a variety of dressings, including balsamic vinaigrette, lo-cal Italian, raspberry vinaigrette and tomato basil. Also offers fruit smoothies and fruit juices. Meals cost about $8. Mon. - Sun. 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Fresh Choice 1534 N. Wells St. Chicago (312) 664-7065 www.freshchoicechicago.com Click here for directions	Offers a variety of vegan options. Try the pizza sub (without cheese) or the veggie sub (without mayo or cheese) on a whole wheat wrap. Vegan soups include tomato basil, lentil, split pea and veggie chili. The grilled veggie burger is not vegan. Offers salads with a variety of dressings, including balsamic vinaigrette, lo-cal Italian, raspberry vinaigrette and tomato basil. Also offers fruit smoothies and fruit juices. Meals cost about $8. Mon. - Sun. 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
freshii 385 N. Michigan Ave. Water Tower Place Chicago (312) 202-9009 Click here for directions	freshii specializes in freshly prepared, customized salads, wraps, burritos, rice bowls and soups. Choose your own soup base with add-ins, such as carrots, sunflower seeds, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, grilled tofu and grilled portobello mushrooms, and sauces, such as spicy peanut and sriracha. Order a vegan wrap, vegetable soup or spicy noodle bowl straight from the menu, or the vegetable burrito or Bliss rice bowl (request both without cheese). Meals cost about $8. Sun. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Mon. - Sat. 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Fritz Pastry 1408 W. Diversey Pkwy. Chicago (773) 857-2989 www.fritzpastry.com Click here for directions	Offers a variety of vegan baked goods, including donuts (glazed, cinnamon, sugar and marble ice), blueberry muffins, chocolate muffins, cupcakes with chocolate or vanilla bean frosting, banana bread, pumpkin bread and apple tarts. Offerings change daily. Baked goods cost about $2 - $3. Mon. - Sun. 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Fuego 2047 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago (773) 252-1122 www.fuegomexgrill.com Click here for directions	This upscale Mexican restaurant offers a vegetarian menu, most of which can be made vegan. For starters, try the guacamole with chips or one of the many salads, such as Ensalada Azteca, Ensalada Margarita or Ensalada Tricolor. Vegan entrees include the Enchiladas de Hongos, Vegetarian Burrito, Tostadas Vegetarianas, Tamales de Frijoles or the Fajitas Vegetarianas. Rice is not vegan. Request all dishes with no cheese, sour cream or side of rice. Fuego plans to replace chicken stock with vegetable stock in its rice in the near future. While dining there, take just a moment to tell the manager that you would support such a change. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 12 a.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 3 a.m.
Gaylord India Restaurant 100 E. Walton St. Chicago (312) 664-1700 Click here for directions	This restaurant offers a separate vegetarian menu. Appetizers include Kachumber Salad (an array of freshly diced tomatoes, onion and cucumbers with spiced lemon juice dressing), Subzi Tikki (cutlets made from mashed carrots, turnips, peas and potatoes) and Bhel Poori (rice puffs, chickpea-flour vermicelli, diced potatoes and onions mixed with tangy sauces). Entrees include a Vegetable Kabob, Schezwen Tandoori Vegetables, Channa Pindi (chickpeas simmered in fresh tomato sauce and various spices), Bombay Aloo (potatoes sauteed with cumin seeds, spices and fresh cilantro), Saag Aloo (sauteed fresh spinach and potatoes) and Navratten Biriyani (basmati rice cooked with garden fresh vegetables). Meals cost about $9. Mon. - Fri. 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. / 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Govinda 1716 W. Lunt Ave. (Rogers Park) Chicago (773) 973-0900 Click here for directions	Casual Indian buffet. Also has an a la carte menu (assorted foods, including pizza and samosas). Entirely vegetarian with vegan options. Restaurant is part of the ISKCON Hare Krishna Temple, located downstairs. Buffet costs $5. Wed. - Sat. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sun. "Free Feast" 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Great Taste Cafe   Holmes Place Fitness Center, 2nd Fl. 355 East Grand Ave. Chicago (312) 296-8910 www.gfreev.com Click here for directions	Owned and operated by the proprietors of The Balanced Kitchen, this new vegan cafe is entirely dairy-free, egg-free and gluten-free. All items containing soy and nuts are clearly labeled. Most food is organic and seasonal. Menu items include smoothies, shakes, pizzas, wraps, rice bowls and desserts. Try a bowl with baked eggplant, tempeh, bell peppers and sweet miso sauce with your choice of white rice, brown rice or quinoa, or try a wrap with avocado, chard, kale, daikon radish and cashew cheese with your choice of nori or a local corn tortilla. Desserts include cookies, ice cream, banana splits and truffles. Also offers take-out. Meals cost about $12. Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Green Zebra 1460 W. Chicago Ave. (West Town) Chicago (312) 243-7100 Click here for directions	This upscale restaurant has a menu focusing on the creative use of vegetables. Nearly half of the menu is vegan. Meals cost about $12. Mon. - Thurs. 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. brunch 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sun. dinner 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Gyood! 2048 W. Belmont Ave. Chicago (773) 360-8810 www.gyoodsoftserve.com Click here for directions	This ice cream shop offers lactose-free, vegan soft-serve in chocolate and vanilla. The waffle cones and chocolate syrup are also vegan. Other toppings include nuts and fresh fruit. Milkshakes can be made with soymilk and vegan soft-serve upon request. Costs about $5. Mon. - Thurs. 1 p.m. - 11 p.m. Fri. 1 p.m. - 12 a.m. Sat. 11 a.m. - 12 a.m. Sun. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Haifa Cafe 318 W. Adams St. (Loop) Chicago (312) 346-2288 Click here for directions	Mediterranean food with options such as hummus, tabouli salad, baba ganoush, Jerusalem salad, as well as eggplant and falafel sandwiches. Smoothies can be made vegan. Meals cost about $8. Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun. CLOSED
Hamburger Mary's Chicago 5400 N. Clark St. Chicago (773) 784-6969 www.hamburgermaryschicago.com Click here for directions	Offers a vegetarian black bean burger. To make vegan, ask for the vegan wheat bun ($.75 extra) and no cheese. Choose your own toppings. Meals cost about $9 - $12. Mon. - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Fri. 11:30 a.m. - 12 a.m. Sat. 10:30 a.m. - 12 a.m. Sun. 10:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Hashalom 2905 W. Devon St. (Rogers Park) Chicago (773) 465-5675 Click here for directions	Serves Israeli cuisine with vegan options, including veggie couscous, falafel, baba ganoush, eggplant, hummus and Morroccan veggies. Meals cost about $8. Wed. - Sun. 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. Mon. & Tues. CLOSED
Heartland Cafe 7000 N. Glenwood Ave. (East Rogers Park) Chicago (773) 465-8005 www.HeartlandCafe.com Click here for directions	Restaurant that offers vegetarian/vegan dishes. Located in Rogers Park. Options include the Seitan Burrito Grande and the Big Heart Lentil Burger. The Tofu Scramble is fantastic. There is a small natural products and health food store connected to the restaurant where you can find cruelty-free products and soy ice cream. Meals cost about $8 - $10. Mon. - Thurs. 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Heavenly Gelato and Ice Cream 2654 N. Sawyer Ave. (Logan Square) Chicago (773) 342-0427 Click here for directions	This Logan Square ice cream spot offers Chicago Soydairy chocolate, vanilla, mint chocolate chip and cookie dough flavors. Scoops cost about $4. Sun. - Thurs. 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 3 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Hop Haus 646 N. Franklin St. Chicago (312) 280-8832 www.thehophaus.com Click here for directions	Offers a vegan burger patty with mushrooms and avocado, served with french fries and a three-bean or garden salad. Bun is not vegan. Meals cost about $10. Sun. - Wed. 11 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Thurs. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 4 a.m.
Hot Woks, Cool Sushi 3930 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago (773) 282-1818 www.hotwokscoolsushi.com Click here for directions	Pan-Asian cuisine, with a variety of vegan options. Appetizers include edamame, tofu and vegetable soup, cucumber salad and seaweed salad. Miso soup contains fish broth. Vegan entrees include pad thai, pad see ewe (request no fish or oyster sauces and no egg), rice dishes, such as the vegetable delight and spicy basil (request no fish or oyster sauces and tofu instead of meat) and panang curry (request tofu instead of chicken). Also offers cucumber and avocado maki rolls. The tempura vegetable maki batter contains egg. Meals cost about $11. Mon. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Hot Woks, Cool Sushi 30 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago (312) 345-1234 www.hotwokscoolsushi.com Click here for directions	Pan-Asian cuisine, with a variety of vegan options. Appetizers include edamame, tofu and vegetable soup, cucumber salad and seaweed salad. Miso soup contains fish broth. Vegan entrees include pad thai, pad see ewe (request no fish or oyster sauces and no egg), rice dishes, such as the vegetable delight and spicy basil (request no fish or oyster sauces and tofu instead of meat) and panang curry (request tofu instead of chicken). Also offers cucumber and avocado maki rolls. The tempura vegetable maki batter contains egg. Meals cost about $11. Mon. - Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
I Dream of Falafel 331 S. Franklin St. Chicago (312) 913-9660 www.idreamoffalafel.com Click here for directions	This quick-service lunch spot offers many vegan dishes, which are marked on the menu. Try the dolmas, hummus, baba ganoush, lentil soup, Jerusalem salad or falafel shawerma sandwich, among other dishes. Tahini, spicy tomato and jalapeno sauces available for the sandwich. Meals cost about $8. Mon. - Sat. 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sun. CLOSED
I Dream of Falafel 112 W. Monroe St. Chicago (312) 263-4363 www.idreamoffalafel.com Click here for directions	This quick-service breakfast and lunch spot offers many vegan dishes, which are marked on the menu. For breakfast, try the toasted hummus dish. Other offerings include dolmas, hummus, baba ganoush, lentil soup, Jerusalem salad and falafel shawerma sandwich. Tahini, spicy tomato and jalapeno sauces available for the sandwich. Meals cost about $8. Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat. & Sun. CLOSED
I.C.Y. Vegetarian Restaurant & Juice Bar   3141 W. Roosevelt Rd. (North Lawndale) Chicago (773) 762-1090 Click here for directions	All-vegetarian restaurant with a small health food store as part of the restaurant. Meals cost about $9. Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sun. CLOSED
Ian's Pizza 3463 N. Clark St. (Wrigleyville) Chicago (773) 525-4580 www.ianspizza.com Click here for directions	Pizzeria offering a variety of vegan options, including Chicago Soy Dairy vegan mozzarella, Upton's Naturals faux chicken, sausage, buffalo-style chicken and pepperoni, and several choices of vegetable toppings. Meals cost about $12. Tues. & Wed. 5 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Thurs. 5 p.m. - 2 a.m. Fri. 5 p.m. - 3 a.m. Sat. 12 p.m. - 4 a.m. Sun. 12 p.m. - 12 a.m.
iCream 1537 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago (773) 342-2834 www.icreamcafe.com Click here for directions	This unique ice cream place is fun for all! To start, choose a "base," which can be soy milk. From there, choose a flavor from among 29 choices, such as the familiar chocolate or vanilla, or the more unusual, such as pomegranate or root beer. Once you've chosen your flavor, you can add up to three toppings or "add-ins," including fruits and nuts. Also offers fruit sorbet, coffees and teas. Average cost per person is $5. Mon. - Thurs. 2 p.m. - 11 p.m. Fri. 2 p.m. - 12 a.m. Sat. 1 p.m. - 12 a.m. Sun. 1 p.m. - 10 p.m.
India House 59 W. Grand Ave. Chicago (312) 645-9500 www.indiahousechicago.com Click here for directions	Indian restaurant chain, offering several vegan options, such as various spiced roti breads, Vegetable Curry, Bhindi Masala (okra with spices), Aloo Gobi (potatoes with green peas) and Vegetable Dum Briyani (vegetable rice with spices). Meals cost about $11. Mon. - Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Indian Garden Restaurant 247 E. Ontario St. #2 Chicago (312) 280-4910 www.indiangardenchicago.com Click here for directions	Vegan appetizers include Pakora (mildly spiced vegetable fritters, battered and deep-fried) and Cashew Nut Rolls (mashed potatoes blended with cashew nut paste, rolled and deep-fried). Vegan entrees include Baigan Bharta (eggplant gently roasted in the tandoor, mashed and marinated in a rich blend of mughlai spices and cooked over low heat to draw the richness of the spices), Bhindi Masala (okra cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices), Vegetable Seekh Kabab (mashed and mixed vegetables, spiced then skewered and roasted in a clay oven) and Masala Papad (mildly spiced flat lentil wafers, deep-fried and sprinkled with an exquisite blend of masala, garnished with chopped onions, tomatoes, green chillies and coriander leaves). Meals cost about $12. Mon. - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Sun. CLOSED
Indie Cafe 5951 N. Broadway Ave. Chicago (773) 561-5577 www.indiecafe.us Click here for directions	Asian fusion restaurant that boasts inspiring Japanese and Thai cuisine. Thai recipes can be made vegan by omitting fish and oyster sauces and eggs. From the Thai menu, try the Pad Thai or Drunken Noodles (request no fish sauce, oyster sauce or egg) or one of the many curry dishes. From the Japanese menu, try the tofu teriyaki or one of various vegetarian sushi rolls (cucumber, avocado, mango or asparagus). Sushi rolls can be made vegan. For dessert, try the sorbet or sweet sticky rice with mango. Meals cost about $11. Mon. - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Irazu 1865 N. Milwaukee Ave. (Logan Square) Chicago (773) 252-5687 www.irazuchicago.com Click here for directions	Costa Rican food, including vegetarian burritos with sauteed spinach, daily specials and water-based fruit shakes. Meals cost about $8. Mon. - Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Sun. CLOSED
Jal Hind   2658 W. Devon Ave. (Devon St.) Chicago (773) 973-3400 Click here for directions	Indian vegetarian restaurant that specializes in quick, inexpensive food. Meals cost about $6. Wed. - Mon. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Tues. CLOSED
Jamba Juice 5600 N. Mannheim Rd. (O'Hare International Airport) Terminal 1 Chicago No phone number available. Click here for directions	All fruit smoothies and the Protein Berry Workout with soy protein are non-dairy. Any smoothie can be made non-dairy upon request. Fresh-squeezed juice and shots are dairy-free. With the exception of weight-burner and whey protein, boosts and super boosts are also non-dairy. Costs about $5. Mon. - Sun. 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Johnny Rockets 5600 N. Mannheim Rd. (O'Hare International Airport) Terminal 2 Chicago (773) 686-6117 www.johnnyrockets.com Click here for directions	Offers a vegan Boca burger with fries. The bun, whole wheat bread, sourdough, rye and hoagie roll are vegan. Add the fajita vegetable mix to the burger to spice things up. Also offers a salad with balsamic vinaigrette. Meals cost about $10. Mon. - Sun. 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.
John's Place 1200 W. Webster Ave. (Lincoln Park) Chicago (773) 525-6670 Click here for directions	Classic American eatery that offers vegetarian options, including burritos, vegan chili and vegan stir-fry. Tofu may be substituted for meat in nearly any dish, such as BBQ tofu tacos. Meals cost about $13 - $15. Tues. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Mon. CLOSED
Joy's Noodles & Rice 3257 N. Broadway Ave. Chicago (773) 327-8330 www.joysnoodlesandrice.com Click here for directions	Joy's Noodles & Rice offers a wide array of delicious vegan meals, appetizers, soups and salads, including fried tofu, vegetable rolls, spring rolls, green curry, Mandalay noodles and steamed vegetables. Almost every item can be made vegan by request, as every dish is made upon order. Meals cost about $8 - $12. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Jubilee Juice 140 N. Halsted St. (West Loop) Chicago (312) 491-8500 www.JubileeJuice.com Click here for directions	This juice bar also has a selection of soups, salads, baked potatoes and vegetarian sandwiches. Meals cost about $8. Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. CLOSED
Karyn’s Cooked Conscious Comfort Foods   738 N. Wells St. (Gold Coast) Chicago (312) 587-1050 www.KarynRaw.com Click here for directions	This vegan restaurant specializes in comfort foods, such as macaroni and cheese, vegan pizza and the Jerk Tofu Sandwich Wrap. Meals cost about $15. Tues. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. & Mon. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun. Brunch 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Karyn’s Fresh Corner   1901 N. Halsted St. (Lincoln Park) Chicago (312) 255-1590 www.KarynRaw.com Click here for directions	Karyn’s has both a fine dining restaurant featuring raw haute vegan cuisine and a more casual section with a salad and juice bar. Casual dining costs about $14 per meal. Fine dining costs about $20 - $25 per meal. Mon. - Sun. 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Karyn's on Green   130 S. Green St. Chicago (312) 226-6155 www.karynsongreen.com Click here for directions	In addition to an array of cooked vegan dishes, this chic, upscale vegan restaurant offers a variety of raw and gluten-free fare. The menu changes monthly and includes appetizers, salads, soups, pizzas, entrees, side dishes and desserts. Offers a separate bar menu with over 30 sustainable and organic wines. Meals cost about $25. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Khyber Pass 233 E. Wacker Dr. (Streeterville) Chicago (312) 856-1810 Click here for directions	Indian restaurant with an all-you-can-eat buffet. Features many vegetarian and vegan options. Lunch is buffet only. Dinner is menu only. Lunch buffet costs $9.95. Dinner entrees cost about $12. Mon. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
King Wah Express 700 E. Grand Ave. (Navy Pier) Ste. 120 Chicago (312) 595-5550 Click here for directions	Offers a vegan mixed vegetables with steamed rice dish. Meals cost about $6. Mon. - Thurs. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
King Wah Express 5700 S. Cicero Ave. (Midway Airport Food Court) Chicago (773) 582-1500 Click here for directions	Offers a vegan mixed vegetables with steamed rice dish. Meals cost about $6. Mon. - Sun. 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Kitsch'n on Roscoe 2005 W. Roscoe St. Chicago (773) 248-7372 www.kitschn.com Click here for directions	This vegan-friendly retro restaurant offers a tofu scramble (request no cheese), oatmeal, fresh fruit and hash browns for breakfast or brunch. From the dinner menu try the hummus plate appetizer, falafel pita (request no tzatziki sauce) or one of many salad options (request no cheese or meat). Note that the veggie burger is not vegan, as it contains cheese. Meals cost about $15. Mon. - Sun. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. (October - April) Mon. - Sun. 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. (May - September)
Kitsch'n's k-cafe 600 W. Chicago Ave. (River North) Chicago (312) 644-1500 www.kitschn.com Click here for directions	Kitsch'n's k-cafe (formerly Kitsch'n River North) is a vegan-friendly retro restaurant offering a tofu scramble (request no cheese), oatmeal, fresh fruit and hash browns for breakfast or brunch. Also offers many salad options (request no cheese or meat). Meals cost about $15. Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Kopi Cafe 5317 N. Clark St. (Andersonville) Chicago (773) 989-5674 Click here for directions	Coffee shop that offers many vegetarian items, from soups to sandwiches, with options such as the tempeh burger. Also has multiple drinks that can be made with soymilk, including a mango freeze, and some vegan desserts. Meals cost about $10. Mon. - Thurs. 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. Fri. 8 a.m. - 12 a.m. Sat. 9 a.m. - 12 a.m. Sun. 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
La Bamba 122 W. Madison St. Chicago (312) 338-0080 www.labambaburritos.com Click here for directions	Menu includes a vegetarian section with burritos, tacos and tortas, served with choice of beans, beans and rice or beans and avocado. Ask for no sour cream or cheese. Meals cost about $10. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 2:30 a.m. Fri. 11 a.m. - 4:30 a.m. Sat. 11 a.m. - 5 a.m.
La Bamba 2557 N. Halsted St. Chicago (773) 477-7491 www.labambaburritos.com Click here for directions	Menu includes a vegetarian section with burritos, tacos and tortas, served with choice of beans, beans and rice or beans and avocado. Ask for no sour cream or cheese. Meals cost about $10. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 2:30 a.m. Fri. 11 a.m. - 4:30 a.m. Sat. 11 a.m. - 5 a.m.
La Madia 59 W. Grand Ave. Chicago (312) 329-0400 www.dinelamadia.com Click here for directions	La Madia is an independently owned, contemporary pizzeria with many vegan options. Try the roasted olives, globe artichokes or pizza fondue for starters. Be sure to ask for herbed olive oil only for the artichokes and a side of pizza sauce for the fondue instead of cheese sauce. Vegan tomato bruschetta can be made upon request. Pizza toppings include an array of vegetables, roasted grapes, pine nuts and roasted pumpkin seeds. Tomato sauce, pizza crust and baguettes are vegan. The seasonal vegetable risotto can also be made vegan upon request. Be sure that soups contain vegetable stock, not meat stock, before ordering. Meals cost about $15 - $20. Mon. - Thurs. 11:15 a.m. - 11:15 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11:15 a.m. - 12 a.m. Sun. 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Lalibela 5633 N. Ashland Ave. Chicago (773) 944-0585 Click here for directions	Ethiopian restaurant with a special vegetarian section to the menu. For an appetizer, try the yemisir sambusa (spicy lentil-stuffed pastries). Vegan entree options include tikil gomen (curried vegetable stew), diblik atkilt (various vegetables in a tomato-based sauce) and yemisir azifah (lentil salad). Entrees served with injera bread. Meals cost about $10. Tues. - Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Mon. CLOSED
Lalo's Mexican Restaurant 5700 S. Cicero Ave. (Midway Airport Food Court) Chicago (773) 838-1604 www.lalos.com/locations/midway.html Click here for directions	The spinach enchiladas or "Enchiladas de Espinacas" (request no cheese and rice) and tortilla chips with guacamole are vegan. The rice and beans both contain animal stock. Meals cost about $10. Mon. - Sun. 5 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Lao Sze Chuan 2172 S. Archer Ave. (Chinatown) Chicago (312) 326-5040 www.LaoSzechuan.com Click here for directions	Chinese restaurant that features many vegetarian dishes, including tofu dishes and a vegetarian "chicken" appetizer. Meals cost about $7 - $10. Mon. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Leona's 3215 N. Sheffield Ave. (Wrigleyville) Chicago (773) 327-8861 www.Leonas.com Click here for directions	This Italian restaurant has several vegetarian and vegan options. Dishes include Tofu Skewers and the Big Fat Vegan Burger. Pizza sauce is not vegan. Veggie Burger bun is not vegan. Meals cost about $10. Sun. - Thurs. 10:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Leona's 6935 N. Sheridan Rd. (East Rogers Park) Chicago (773) 764-5757 www.Leonas.com Click here for directions	This Italian restaurant has several vegetarian and vegan options. Dishes include Tofu Skewers and the Big Fat Vegan Burger. Pizza sauce is not vegan. Veggie Burger bun is not vegan. Meals cost about $10. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 12:30 a.m. Sun. 10:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Leona's 9156 S. Stony Island Ave. (Calumet Heights) Chicago (773) 374-9100 www.Leonas.com Click here for directions	This Italian restaurant has several vegetarian and vegan options. Dishes include Tofu Skewers and the Big Fat Vegan Burger. Pizza sauce is not vegan. Veggie Burger bun is not vegan. Meals cost about $10. Mon. - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sat. 12 p.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Leona's 11060 S. Western Ave. (Morgan Park) Chicago (773) 881-7700 www.Leonas.com Click here for directions	This Italian restaurant has several vegetarian and vegan options. Dishes include Tofu Skewers and the Big Fat Vegan Burger. Pizza sauce is not vegan. Veggie Burger bun is not vegan. Meals cost about $10. Mon. - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sat. 12 p.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Leona's 646 N. Franklin St. (Gold Coast) Chicago (312) 867-0101 www.Leonas.com Click here for directions	This Italian restaurant has several vegetarian and vegan options. Dishes include Tofu Skewers and the Big Fat Vegan Burger. Pizza sauce is not vegan. Veggie Burger bun is not vegan. Meals cost about $10. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sat. 12 p.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Leona's 1236 E. 53rd St. (Hyde Park) Chicago (773) 363-2600 www.Leonas.com Click here for directions	This Italian restaurant has several vegetarian and vegan options. Dishes include Tofu Skewers and the Big Fat Vegan Burger. Pizza sauce is not vegan. Veggie Burger bun is not vegan. Meals cost about $10. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 12:30 a.m. Sun. 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Leona's 1419 W. Taylor St. (West Loop) Chicago (312) 850-2222 www.Leonas.com Click here for directions	This Italian restaurant has several vegetarian and vegan options. Dishes include Tofu Skewers and the Big Fat Vegan Burger. Pizza sauce is not vegan. Veggie Burger bun is not vegan. Meals cost about $10. Mon. - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 12 a.m. Fri. 11:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Sat. 12 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Leona's 1936 W. Augusta Blvd. (Bucktown) Chicago (773) 292-4300 www.Leonas.com Click here for directions	This Italian restaurant has several vegetarian and vegan options. Dishes include Tofu Skewers and the Big Fat Vegan Burger. Pizza sauce is not vegan. Veggie Burger bun is not vegan. Meals cost about $10. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Fri. 11 a.m. - 1 a.m. Sat. 12 p.m. - 1 a.m. Sun. 12 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Leona's 3877 N. Elston Ave. (Irving Park) Chicago (773) 267-7287 www.Leonas.com Click here for directions	This Italian restaurant has several vegetarian and vegan options. Dishes include Tofu Skewers and the Big Fat Vegan Burger. Pizza sauce is not vegan. Veggie Burger bun is not vegan. Meals cost about $10. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Letizia's Natural Bakery/Enoteca Roma 2144-46 W. Division St. (Wicker Park) Chicago (773) 342-1011 Click here for website. Click here for directions	This restaurant and next-door bakery offers a variety of vegetarian options, as well as vegan pastas (Pasta Romana and Pasta Broccolino for $5.50) and several vegan sandwiches. Meals cost about $4 - $6. Mon. - Thurs. 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. Fri. - Sun. 6 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Lettuce Mix 2470 N. Clark St. Chicago (773) 525-2244 Click here for directions	This restaurant has many vegetarian and vegan options. Try the vegan salad with romaine lettuce, portabella mushrooms and grilled zucchini topped with balsamic dressing. The spa sandwich is also vegan and includes grilled portabella, zucchini, tomato, basil and extra virgin olive oil. All soups use vegetable broth, but the only vegan soup is the vegetable minestrone, which uses garbanzo beans instead of pasta. Meals cost about $11. Mon. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Levy Restaurants 1060 W. Addison St. (Wrigleyville) Chicago (773) 404-4100 www.LevyRestaurants.com Click here for directions	Serving the Wrigley Field Ball Park from the Stadium Club and luxury suites to all concession stands. Levy's now serves up a Chicago-style veggie burger to Cubs fans. Burger is not vegan.
Life On Mars   2910 W. Armitage Ave. (Logan Square) Chicago (773) 489-6277 www.mars-takeout.com Click here for directions	All-vegan, take-out restaurant offering mac & cheese, barbequed baked beans, spinach coconut greens, fried rice with seitan, garlicky spicy eggplant and more. Also offers a build-your-own-sandwich option with ingredients such as tofu egg salad, sesame slaw, hummus, baba ganoush and beet salad. Smoothies, soy shakes and fresh bakery items, such as peanut butter cookies and banana nut muffins also available. Meals cost about $8. Tues. - Sat. 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Mon. CLOSED
Little Brother's Fresh Asian Restaurant 818 W. Fullerton Ave. Chicago (773) 661-6482 Click here for directions	This restaurant has many delicious vegan options! For starters, have the kimchi, edamame, wasabi coleslaw, cucumber onion salad or Friend Veggie Dumplings. Vegan entrees include Little Brother's signature tofu dish, tofu bowl or tofu salad. All sauces are vegan, including the soy ginger salad dressing. Meals cost about $9. Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 4:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. CLOSED
LooseLeaf Lounge 2915 N. Broadway St. (Lakeview) Chicago (773) 348-7881 www.looseleaflounge.com Click here for directions	This tea lounge serves up teas, coffees, fruit juices, sandwiches and salads. LooseLeaf offers vegan tomato focaccia and a variety of other options that can easily be made vegan. The staff is familiar with vegan requests and inquiries. This is a great place to come enjoy local art exhibits, open mics, acoustic ensembles and other events. Try the portobello and seasonal eggplant sandwiches without cheese. Meals cost about $5 - $7. Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sun. 9:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Lou Mitchell's Express 5600 N. Mannheim Rd. (O'Hare International Airport) Terminal 5 Chicago No phone number available. Click here for directions	Offers a vegetarian wrap (request no cheese) and chips. Meals cost about $6. Mon. - Sat. 5:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sun. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Loving Hut   5812 N. Broadway Ave. (Edgewater) Chicago (773) 275-8797 www.lovinghut.us/chicago.com Click here for directions	Loving Hut is guided by the principle that people and animals can live in harmony through sustainable, plant-based solutions and is the fastest growing international vegan fast food chain in the world. Offers a variety of mock meat dishes and vegan desserts. Options include the Japanese Don Ka Su and Almond Un-Chicken. Meals cost about $9. Mon. - Fri. 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sat. 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sun. CLOSED
Lula Cafe 2537 N. Kedzie Blvd. (Logan Square) Chicago (773) 489-9554 Click here for directions	Contemporary American, as well as international cuisine, with options such as the Moroccan sweet potato tagine, pastas, sandwiches and more. Meals cost about $10. Mon., Wed., Thurs. & Sun. 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. Tues. CLOSED
M. Henry 5707 N. Clark St. (Andersonville) Chicago (773) 561-1600 Click here for directions	For breakfast, try the Vegan Epiphany, a veggie-laden scramble, featuring organic tofu in place of eggs, and yuba (a bacon-like soy product). For lunch, options include a miso-glazed veggie burger. Meals cost about $12. Tues. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Mon. CLOSED
Maggiano's Little Italy 516 N. Clark St. (River North) Chicago (312) 644-7700 www.maggianos.com Click here for directions	Vegetarian and vegan offerings include salads and certain pastas without egg or dairy. "Joey Z's" marinara sauce contains no dairy. Chef will gladly prepare a pasta dish with olive oil and the vegetables of your choice. Meals cost about $15. Mon. - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sat. 12 p.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Mamacita's 2439 N. Clark St. (Lincoln Park) Chicago (773) 404-7788 www.mamacitarestaurant.com Click here for directions	Mexican cuisine with a fantastic array of vegetarian dishes that can easily be made vegan, such as the veggie fajitas and tacos. The guacamole, beans and rice are vegan. Cheese and sour cream may be omitted from any dish. Meals cost about $10. Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Mana Foodbar   1742 W. Division St. (Wicker Park) Chicago (773) 342-1742 www.manafoodbar.com Click here for directions	Offers a large range of vegan and vegetarian fare, including chili, spicy tofu dishes, noodle dishes, smoothies and white and red wines. Meals cost about $4 - $13. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Manchu Wok 5600 N. Mannheim Rd. (O'Hare International Airport) Terminals 1, 2 and 3 Chicago (773) 686-2713 www.manchuwok.com Click here for directions	The mixed vegetables with steamed rice dish is vegan. Meals cost about $6. Mon. - Sun. 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Manny's Deli 5700 S. Cicero Ave. (Midway Airport Food Court) Concourse A Chicago (773) 948-6300 www.mannysdeli.com Click here for directions	Vegan offerings include hash browns, hot oatmeal, fresh fruit, fruit bowl and assorted vegetable plate (request no dip). Meals cost about $8. Mon. - Sat. 5 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sun. CLOSED
Mario and Gino's Ice Cream 2057 W. Roscoe St. (Roscoe Village) Chicago (773) 556-6788 Click here for directions	In addition to vegan sorbets, options include Double Rainbow soy ice cream with flavors like blueberry and butter pecan. Will also prepare vegan shakes upon request. Flavors change frequently and supplies run out quickly, so it is recommended that you call in advance. Scoops cost $2 - $5. Open seasonally, during warm weather Roughly 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. but hours frequently change
Mellow Yellow 1508 E. 53rd St. (Hyde Park) Chicago (773) 667-2000 Click here for directions	Extensive menu with many vegetarian options, such as veggie chili, a veggie sandwich and veggie fajitas, all of which can be made vegan upon request. Meals cost about $8. Mon. - Thurs. 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Middle East Bakery and Pastry 1512 W. Foster Ave. (Andersonville) Chicago (773) 561-2224 Click here for directions	Offers vegan eats to-go and options such as the Vegan Spinach Pies ($1 each). Dishes cost $4/lb. Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Miss Asia 434 W. Diversey Pkwy. Chicago (773) 248-3999 www.missasiacuisine.com Click here for directions	Pan-Asian cuisine, including many vegan and vegetarian options. Vegan appetizers include Edamame, Tofu Satay, Fresh Spring Rolls (request no egg), Seaweed Salad, Papaya Salad, Tom Yum Soup and Tom Kha Soup. Vegan entrees include Stir-Fried Mixed Vegetables, Garlic Vegetables, Ginger Vegetables, Eggplant Basil and Peanut Sauce Lover (vegetables and peanut sauce). Also offers Pad Thai and Pad See Ewe (request no egg or fish and oyster sauces for both dishes) and various curry dishes. All entrees can be made with either tofu or a Miss Asia specialty, mock duck. For dessert, try the Sweet Sticky Rice with Mango. Meals cost about $9. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Mista Pizza 5351 N. Clark St. Chicago (773) 506-1500 www.mistapizza.com Click here for directions	This pizzeria offers vegan pizzas with Daiya mozzarella or VeganRella pepper jack non-dairy cheeses. Try the roasted vegetable pizza on white or wheat crust. Both crusts and the tomato sauce is vegan. Also offers salads, such as the house and spinach salads (request no cheese). Vegan dressings include Italian, raspberry vinaigrette and mustard vinaigrette. Menu also includes the Mista wrap, made with mixed greens, nuts, apples and mustard vinaigrette (request no chicken). Mista prides itself on using fresh, organic vegetables. Meals cost about $15. Mon. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Mista Pizza 2929 N. Broadway St. Chicago (773) 698-6688 www.mistapizza.com Click here for directions	This pizzeria offers vegan pizzas with Daiya mozzarella or VeganRella pepper jack non-dairy cheeses. Try the roasted vegetable pizza on white or wheat crust. Both crusts and the tomato sauce is vegan. Also offers salads, such as the house and spinach salads (request no cheese). Vegan dressings include Italian, raspberry vinaigrette and mustard vinaigrette. Menu also includes the Mista wrap, made with mixed greens, nuts, apples and mustard vinaigrette (request no chicken). Mista prides itself on using fresh, organic vegetables. Meals cost about $15. Mon. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Molly's Cupcakes 2536 N. Clark St. Chicago (773) 883-7220 mollyscupcakes.com Click here for directions	Offers chocolate and vanilla vegan cupcakes, as well as caramel apple and strawberry shortcake center-filled vegan cupcakes. Chocolate and vanilla cupcakes cost $2. Center-filled cupcakes cost $3.75. Mon. 12 p.m. - 10 p.m. Tues. - Thurs. 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sun. 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
moto 945 W. Fulton Market Chicago (312) 491-0058 www.motorestaurant.com Click here for directions	A "molecular tasting room," dining at moto is like taking part in an ongoing multi-sensory science experiment. To create a 10-course vegan menu, contact moto one week in advance. The menu is tailored to customers' dietary needs, but menus have included a "cheese steak" sandwich, made of pureed peppers and collard greens, and the mushroom meringue with tofu. 10-course meal before drinks and tip is $135. Tues. - Thurs. 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. (Last reservation is at 10 p.m.) Fri. & Sat. 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. (Last reservation is at 11 p.m.) Sun. & Mon. CLOSED
Mysore Woodlands   2548 W. Devon Ave. (Devon St.) Chicago (773) 338-8160 Click here for directions	All-vegetarian Indian food, with options such as dosas (thin South Indian crispy pancakes stuffed with vegetable fillings). Also has curries and other pancakes, all of which can have the ghee (clarified butter) replaced with vegetable oil. Meals cost about $12. Mon. - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Fri. - Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Mystic Celt 3443 N. Southport Ave. (Wrigleyville) Chicago (773) 529-8550 www.mysticceltchicago.com Click here for directions	Offers vegetarian chili, hummus and veggie wraps. Meals cost about $8. Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 2 a.m. Sat. 9 a.m. - 3 a.m. Sun. 9 a.m. - 2 a.m.
New Life Vegetarian Restaurant and Health Food Store   3141 W. Roosevelt Rd. (Lawndale) Chicago (773) 762-1090 Click here for directions	Adjacent to New Life Health Food Store, which offers a variety of vegan items, New Life Vegetarian Restaurant offers healthy vegetarian and vegan dishes, including veggie burgers, smoothies, tacos, BLTs, hotdogs, vegetable stew and steamed vegetables. Also offers desserts. Meals cost about $4 - $9. Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun. CLOSED Store hours are Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
New Wave Coffee 3103 W. Logan Blvd. (Logan Square) Chicago (773) 489-0646 www.newwavecoffee.com Click here for directions	Hip new hangout features vegan goodies, free Wi-Fi and a fun decor. Soups, such as the delicious carrot-ginger, are often vegan and made fresh daily. Also offers a hummus wrap and some vegan breads for building your own vegan sandwich. Vegan desserts available daily and may include carrot cake, donuts, cookies and peanut butter Rice Krispies treats. Soymilk is available for coffee drinks. Meals cost about $3 - $5. Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Nhu Lan's Bakery 2612 W. Lawrence Ave. Chicago (773) 878-9898 www.nhulansbakery.com Click here for directions	This Vietnamese sandwich shop has several vegan options, including the veggie classic (tofu, carrot and taro-potato), the lemongrass tofu, ginger tofu and the mock pate and ham sandwiches. The bread is vegan. Also offers a variety of tapioca bubble smoothies. Meals cost about $5. Wed. - Mon. 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Tues. CLOSED
Noodle Zone 5423 - 5427 N. Clark St. (Andersonville) Chicago (773) 293-1089 www.NoodleZoneChicago.net Click here for directions	Dine in, carry out, catering and delivery. Vegetarian dishes include fried tofu, tofu satay, stir-fried tofu and bean sprouts, garlic mushrooms and pea pods and veggie sushi. Be sure to request no fish sauce and no egg. Meals cost about $6. Mon. - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Noodles and Company 180 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago (312) 981-7110 www.Noodles.com Click here for directions	Features many Asian and Italian noodle dishes. Many dishes are vegetarian or can be made vegetarian/vegan by leaving off the fish sauce and cheese. Also has a selection of salads. Meals cost about $6. Mon. - Sun. 7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Noodles and Company 2813 N. Broadway St. Chicago (773) 661-0977 www.Noodles.com Click here for directions	Features many Asian and Italian noodle dishes. Many dishes are vegetarian or can be made vegetarian/vegan by leaving off the fish sauce and cheese. Also has a selection of salads. Meals cost about $6. Mon. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Noodles In the Pot 2453 N. Halsted St. (Lincoln Park) Chicago (773) 975-6177 www.noodlesinthepot.com Click here for directions	Noodles In the Pot offers a wide array of delicious vegan meals, appetizers, soups and salads, including fried tofu, vegetable rolls, spring rolls, green curry, Mandalay noodles and steamed vegetables. Almost every item can be made vegan by request, as every dish is made upon order. Meals cost about $8 - $12. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Nori 954 W. Diversey Pkwy. (Lincoln Park) Chicago (773) 904-1000 www.norichicago.com Click here for directions	For starters try the edamame, gomae, mixed green salad or Japanese vegetables. Vegan entree options include the veggie maki bento box with avocado, oshinko, kappa and inari maki, or separate veggie maki rolls. Individual rolls include avocado, asparagus, cucumber, spinach, oshinko, kampyo and shiitake mushroom. Meals cost about $12. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 12 a.m. Sun. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Oasis Cafe 21 N. Wabash Ave. (Loop) Chicago (312) 558-1058 Click here for directions	Middle Eastern cafe with options such as falafel sandwiches and hummus. Meals cost about $7. Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat. & Sun. CLOSED
Old Jerusalem 1411 N. Wells St. (Old Town) Chicago (312) 944-0459 www.oldjerusalemrestaurant.com Click here for directions	Middle Eastern cuisine. Falafel, hummus, grape leaves and tabouli are vegan. Soups are often vegan and bread is vegan. Meals cost about $7. Mon. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Opera 1301 S. Wabash Ave. (Printer's Row) Chicago (312) 461-0161 www.opera-chicago.com Click here for directions	Features a separate vegan menu. Unique dishes include Mushroom Wontons, Dan Dan Mein, a rice noodle dish, and vegan desserts. Meals cost about $18. Mon. - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. / 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. / 5:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. Sat. 5:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. Sun. 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Summer hours start a half hour later.
P.F. Chang's 530 N. Wabash Ave. (Gold Coast) Chicago (312) 828-9977 www.PFChangs.com Click here for directions	Offers many vegetarian and vegan options, including Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps, Spinach Stir-fried with Garlic, Ma Po Bean Curd, Coconut-Curry Vegetables and Garlic Snap Peas. The kitchen will convert any meat dish into a vegan one by substituting tofu, five-spice pressed bean curd and/or vegan “oyster” sauce. Meals cost about $8. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 12 a.m. Sun. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Pegasus on the Fly 5700 S. Cicero Ave. (Midway Airport Food Court) Chicago (773) 581-1522 www.pegasusonthefly.com Click here for directions	Offers several vegan options, including the Smokey Harvest Sandwich (request no goat cheese), the vegetarian pita, hummus and pita bread, fruit salad, french fries and dolmas. Meals cost about $7. Mon. - Sun. 12 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Pegasus Restaurant and Tavern 130 S. Halsted St. (West Loop) Chicago (312) 226-4666 Click here for directions	Greek entrees, including plenty of vegan options. Meals cost about $12 - $15. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Fri. 11 a.m. - 1 a.m. Sat. 12 p.m. - 1 a.m. Sun. 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Penny's Noodle Shop 3400 Sheffield Ave. Chicago (773) 281-8222 www.pennysnoodleshop.com Click here for directions	For an appetizer try the Vietnamese spring rolls or seaweed salad. Entrees include the vegetarian bowl (rice noodles, tofu and vegetables), vegetable noodle soup, pad se ewe (request no egg), bean thread noodles (request no egg) and the stir-fried vegetables over rice. Meals cost about $10. Sun. & Tues. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Mon. CLOSED
Penny's Noodle Shop 650 Diversey Pkwy. Chicago (773) 281-8448 www.pennysnoodleshop.com Click here for directions	For an appetizer try the Vietnamese spring rolls or seaweed salad. Entrees include the vegetarian bowl (rice noodles, tofu and vegetables), vegetable noodle soup, pad se ewe (request no egg), bean thread noodles (request no egg) and the stir-fried vegetables over rice. Meals cost about $10. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Penny's Noodle Shop 1542 N. Damen Ave. Chicago (773) 394-0100 www.pennysnoodleshop.com Click here for directions	For an appetizer try the Vietnamese spring rolls or seaweed salad. Entrees include the vegetarian bowl (rice noodles, tofu and vegetables), vegetable noodle soup, pad se ewe (request no egg), bean thread noodles (request no egg) and the stir-fried vegetables over rice. Meals cost about $10. Sun. & Tues. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Mon. CLOSED
Pho 777 1065 W. Argyle St. Chicago (773) 561-9909 Click here for directions	Offers tofu and mixed vegetables, tofu noodle dishes and vegetarian pho, a traditional Vietnamese soup with tofu and vegetables. Meals cost about $9. Wed. - Mon. 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Tues. CLOSED
Pho's Thai Cuisine 3332 N. Lincoln Ave. (Lakeview) Chicago (773) 755-1995 Click here for directions	Thai cuisine with vegetarian and vegan options. Any dish can be made without meat upon request. Meals cost about $6 - $8. Mon. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Pick-Me-Up Cafe 3408 N. Clark St. (Wrigleyville) Chicago (773) 248-6613 Click here for directions	Features breakfast anytime menu of various tofu scrambles, as well as French toast and pancake varieties that can be made without dairy or eggs. Also offers vegan burgers, stir-fry and vegan ice cream. Meals cost about $8. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 3 a.m. Fri. & Sat. 24 hours
Piece Brewery & Pizzeria 1923 W. North Ave. Chicago (773) 772-4422 www.piecechicago.com Click here for directions	Piece offers a vegetable pizza, with your choice of vegetables, that can be made vegan by requesting no cheese or mozzarella sprinkles. Both the red sauce and dough are vegan. Additional vegan options include chips and salsa with non-dairy guacamole and a mixed greens salad (without cheese). Piece's beers are all vegan as well. Meals cost about $10. Mon. - Wed. 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Thurs. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 12:30 a.m. Sun. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Pita Express 100 W. Randolph St. (Loop) Chicago (312) 422-0422 Click here for directions	Mediterranean food, such as the Jerusalem Salad with a blend of lemon and tahini, crispy oregano pita chips, hummus, tabouli salad, baba ganoush and falafel sandwich. Located in food court of the James R. Thompson Center. Meals cost about $4 - $6. Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun. CLOSED
Pita Pit 2404 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago (773) 935-7482 www.pitapitusa.com Click here for directions	Great vegan options include falafel with hummus and your choice of vegetables, hummus pitas and garden pitas (without the cheese). Meals cost about $5. Sun. - Wed. 11 a.m. - 12 a.m. Thurs. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.
Pizzeria Uno 5600 N. Mannheim Rd. (O'Hare International Airport) Terminals 2, 3 and 5 Chicago (773) 686-2742 www.unos.com Click here for directions	The thin crust, regular pizza sauce and Uno pizza sauce are all vegan. Also offers a grilled vegetable wrap (request no feta cheese and replace the balsamic vinaigrette, which contains fish, with the classic vinaigrette or blueberry pomegranate vinaigrette) and pasta dishes, such as ziti with grilled vegetables and marinara sauce. All pastas, the marinara sauce and bread sticks are vegan. Sides include vegetable soup and salad with the classic or blueberry pomegranate vinaigrettes. Meals cost about $12. Mon. - Sun. 5:15 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Poppie's Dough 2411 S. Wallace St. Chicago (312) 949-0404 www.poppiesdough.com Click here for directions	Offers vegan cookies, muffins and cupcakes. Must place order one day before and in quantities of over six items. Cookies include peanut butter, chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin and come in various sizes. Cupcakes include pumpkin and banana and come in large and jumbo sizes. Cupcake options are chocolate, banana or pumpkin and come in large and jumbo. Prices range from $1 - $3. Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Potbelly Sandwich Shop 5700 S. Cicero Ave. (Midway Airport Food Court) Chicago (773) 582-1234 www.potbelly.com Click here for directions	Both the white and multigrain breads are vegan. Offers a vegetarian sandwich loaded with veggies (request no cheese or Italian seasonings), vegan garden vegetable soup and a salad (request no cheese or croutons). The Potbelly vinaigrette, non-fat vinaigrette and Asian sesame dressings are vegan. Meals cost about $7. Mon. - Sun. 5 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Rajun Cajun 1459 E. 53rd St. (Hyde Park) Chicago (773) 955-1145 www.rajuncajuninchicago.com Click here for directions	Vegan and vegetarian Indian dishes in a fast food setting. Appetizers include samosas. Meals cost about $10. Mon. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Ras Dashen 5846 N. Broadway St. (Edgewater) Chicago (773) 506-9601 www.rasdashenchicago.com Click here for directions	Ethiopian cuisine with many vegetarian options. Also serves injera bread (sourdough flatbread used to wrap items) and specializes in Ethiopian “comfort food.” Meals cost about $12. Mon. - Sun. 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Red Hen Bread 500 W. Diversey Pkwy. (Lincoln Park) Chicago (773) 248-6025 www.RedHenBread.com Click here for directions	Sells vegan organic bread. There is a vegan sandwich option and soups during the winter. Meals cost about $6. Mon. - Sat. 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sun. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Red Hen Bread 1623 N. Milwaukee Ave. (Bucktown) Chicago (773) 342-6823 www.RedHenBread.com Click here for directions	Sells vegan organic bread. There is a vegan sandwich option and soups during the winter. Meals cost about $6. Mon. - Sat. 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sun. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Red Light 820 W. Randolph St. (Randolph Street Restaurant Row) Chicago (312) 733-8880 Click here for directions	Pan-Asian cuisine with separate vegetarian menu. Most dishes are vegan or can be made vegan upon request. Meals cost about $15. Mon. - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. / 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. / 5:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. Sat. 5:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. Sun. 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Reggio's Pizza 5600 N. Mannheim Rd. (O'Hare International Airport) Terminals 1 and 3 Chicago No phone number available. Click here for directions	Offers spaghetti with marinara sauce (request no meatballs) and a garden salad with Italian dressing. Meals cost about $8. Mon. - Sun. 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Revolution Brewing Company 2323 N. Milwaukee Ave. Chicago (773) 227-2739 www.revbrew.com Click here for directions	Owned and operated by the proprietors of the Handlebar, another vegan-friendly Chicago restaurant, Revolution Brewing Company offers a variety of vegan dishes. Appetizers include the bruschetta (request no cheese) and the roasted beet salad with Greek dressing (request no feta cheese). Entrees include the Italian seitan pizza, tempeh reuben sandwich, smoked and grilled tofu sandwich or the lentil, quinoa and winter vegetable dish. Side options include hand-cut fries. The sorbet trio dessert is also vegan. All house beers are vegan. Meals cost about $17. Mon. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.
Reza's 5255 N. Clark St. (Andersonville) Chicago (773) 561-1898 www.RezasRestaurant.com Click here for directions	Persian restaurant with over 20 vegetarian appetizers and platters, including eggplant steak, roasted zucchini and vegetable casserole. Meals cost about $14. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Reza's 432 W. Ontario St. (Gold Coast) Chicago (312) 664-4500 www.RezasRestaurant.com Click here for directions	Persian restaurant with over 20 vegetarian appetizers and platters, including eggplant steak, roasted zucchini and vegetable casserole. Meals cost about $14. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Rique's Regional Mexican Cooking 5004 N. Sheridan Rd. (Uptown) Chicago (773) 728-6200 www.riquesrestaurant.com Click here for directions	"Vegetarian Night" every Wednesday from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., featuring a special vegetarian menu with unusual Mexican-style meatless options and vegan dessert options. Meals cost about $11. (Diners may request a vegetarian menu on any other day of the week.) Mon. - Thurs. 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Rockin' Taco Chicago 1467 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago (773) 975-8226 www.rockintacochicago.com Click here for directions	This taqueria has several vegan options. Tacos can be made with either a soft corn tortilla or a hard shell. Fillings include marinated tofu and humilde (fajita veggies). Add lettuce, tomato, diced onions, cilantro and a lime wedge. Also offers California burritos (request no cheese or sour cream), chips and guacamole, chips and salsa, rice and black beans. The french fries are prepared in the same deep-fryer as the meat. Meals cost about $6. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 3 a.m. Sun. 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Rodan 1530 N. Milwaukee Ave. (Wicker Park) Chicago (773) 276-7036 www.Rodan.ws Click here for directions	Restaurant and lounge that features a South American-Asian fusion menu, including vegan appetizers, Rodan pizza, wasabi tempura-battered fries, weekend brunch Tofu-Quinoa Scramble, arepas (pan-fried corncakes) and for dessert, caramelized plaintain rolls. Meals cost about $8 - $15. Mon. - Fri. 6 p.m. - 2 a.m. Sat. 5 p.m. - 3 a.m. Sun. (brunch) 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 6 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Romano's Macaroni Grill 5600 N. Mannheim Rd. (O'Hare International Airport) Terminal 3, Mezzanine Level Chicago No phone number available. www.romanos.com Click here for directions	Start with a salad tossed with balsamic vinaigrette, and then create your own pasta dish with tomato-basil sauce, grape tomatoes, roasted garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, broccoli, mushrooms or spinach. With the exception of the orzo pasta, all pastas are vegan. Also offers a grilled asparagus side dish. Meals cost about $12. Mon. - Sun. 5 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Royal Thai 2209 W. Montrose Ave. (Lincoln Square) Chicago (773) 509-0007 Click here for directions	Thai eatery that has a separate vegetarian menu with 50 choices and vegan options. Meals cost about $6. Mon. - Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Russian Tea Time 77 E. Adams St. (Loop) Chicago (312) 360-0000 www.RussianTeaTime.com Click here for directions	Vegetarian delicacies include baked eggplant stuffed with vegetables and stuffed green bell peppers. Meals cost about $16 - $22. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Sahara Kabob 6649 N. Clark St. Chicago (773) 262-2000 www.saharakabob.com Click here for directions	Mediterranean cuisine, including a variety of vegan options, such as hummus, dolmas, falafel, medames (fava beans with vegetables and tahini sauce) and vegetable briany (vegetables with nuts and raisins). Meals cost about $9. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Salad Spinners 200 E. Randolph St. (Loop) Chicago (312) 861-1740 www.SaladSpinners.com Click here for directions	Salads made-to-order and some vegan dressings. Soups, such as the butternut squash soup, are also available. Meals cost about $5. Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat. & Sun. CLOSED
Salad Spinners 223 W. Lake St. (Loop) Chicago (312) 422-0701 www.SaladSpinners.com Click here for directions	Salads made-to-order and some vegan dressings. Soups, such as the butternut squash soup, are also available. Meals cost about $5. Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat. & Sun. CLOSED
Salad Spinners 200 W. Monroe St. (Loop) Chicago (312) 795-9555 www.SaladSpinners.com Click here for directions	Salads made-to-order and some vegan dressings. Soups, such as the butternut squash soup, are also available. Meals cost about $5. Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat. & Sun. CLOSED
Salad Spinners 300 S. Wacker Dr. (Loop) Chicago (312) 386-9432 www.SaladSpinners.com Click here for directions	Salads made-to-order and some vegan dressings. Soups, such as the butternut squash soup, are also available. Meals cost about $5. Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat. & Sun. CLOSED
Salad Works 5600 N. Mannheim Rd. (O'Hare International Airport) Terminal 1 Chicago (773) 686-2711 Click here for directions	Salad shop offering a wide array of vegetables and vegan dressings, including raspberry vinaigrette, Italian vinaigrette and balsamic vinaigrette. Meals cost about $8. Mon. - Sun. 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Schwa 1466 N. Ashland Ave. (Wicker Park) Chicago (773) 252-1466 Click here for directions	The menu at this upscale gourmet restaurant changes frequently. Options include the vegan roast. Meals cost about $20. Mon. - Sat. 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Sun. CLOSED
Shabuka Indian Grill 6604 N. Sheridan Rd. Chicago (773) 262-5545 www.shabuka.com Click here for directions	This Indian restaurant offers many vegan dishes. To start, try any of their salads or an order of baked samosas. Vegan entrees include chana masala, dal, mixed vegetables and biryani. Entrees can be made into "buka wraps," which are entrees inside tortillas, or Indian pizzas, which are entrees on eggless and dairy-free pizza crusts (request no cheese on the pizzas). Meals cost about $7. Sun. - Mon. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sher-A-Punjab 2510 W. Devon St. Chicago (773) 973-4000 Click here for directions	Indian restaurant with an all-vegetarian buffet that usually includes two or three vegan options. Meals cost about $7 - $9. Mon. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sinbad's 921 W. Belmont Ave. Chicago (773) 477-6020 www.sinbadchicago.com Click here for directions	Middle Eastern cafe with salad bar and many vegetarian options, including burgers and soups. Also offers non-dairy fruit smoothies. Meals cost about $5. Mon. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Sinbad's 2852 N. Clark St. (Lakeview) Chicago (773) 477-0555 www.sinbadchicago.com Click here for directions	Middle Eastern cafe with salad bar and many vegetarian options, including burgers and soups. Also offers non-dairy fruit smoothies. Meals cost about $5. Mon. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Skewerz 1560 N. Damen Ave. (Wicker Park) Chicago (773) 276-9805 www.skewerz.net Click here for directions	A great place for late-night vegan and vegetarian food, Skewerz offers "Island Fusion Cuisine," including vegetable "skewerz," tofu "skewerz," yucca fries with banana ketchup, bok choy, grilled artichokes and baby greens, as well as a variety of soups, desserts and all-fruit smoothies. Everything is made from scratch. Delivery available. Meals cost about $8 - $10. Sun. - Wed. 11 a.m. - 1 a.m. Thurs. 11 a.m. - 3 a.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 5 a.m.
Smash Cake 2961 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago (773) 281-2353 www.smashcakechicago.com Click here for directions	This cafe is operated by Bleeding Heart Bakery. It is geared toward children and private parties, with tables, play areas and book reading time for children. Vegan baked goods include cupcakes, cake balls, muffins, brownies and cookies. Also offers soymilk and salads. Costs about $5 per person. Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat. & Sun. CLOSED Book reading times for children are Mon., Wed. and Fri. at 3 p.m.
Smoothie King 5600 N. Mannheim Rd. (O'Hare International Airport) Terminal 1 Chicago No phone number available. www.smoothieking.com Click here for directions	Vegan smoothies include the Berry Punch, Island Treat, Pineapple Pleasure and Raspberry Sunrise. Just ask your server to create a smoothie without dairy or egg and the possibilities are endless. Costs about $5. Mon. - Sun. 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Soul Vegetarian East   205 E. 75th St. (Greater Grand Crossing) Chicago (773) 224-0104 Click here for directions	This all-vegetarian, southern-influenced restaurant cooks up hearty soul food and a tasty vegan brunch. Be sure to check out the onion rings, cream of broccoli soup, cornbread, mashed potatoes, collard greens and country mock steak. The desserts are some of the best to be had in Chicago. Soul Vegetarian is intimate with an old-school, mom-and-pop feel, often showcasing live music. Brunch menu includes combo options with pancakes, "sausage" cakes, grits, hash browns, tofu scramble and organic, fresh-squeezed juices. Meals cost about $10. Mon. - Thurs. 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sat. 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Spa Cafe 112 W. Monroe St. (Loop) Chicago (312) 551-0000 Click here for directions	Over half of the menu is vegan, including the vegan sunflower burger. All buns are vegan and organic. Meals, which include organic fries, cost about $10. Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sat. & Sun. CLOSED
Spoon Thai 4608 N. Western Ave. (Lincoln Square) Chicago (773) 769-1173 www.spoonthai.com Click here for directions	Vegetarian Thai options include chive dumplings. Meals cost about $5 - $10. Mon. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Spring World Restaurant Inc 2109 S. China Pl. (Chinatown) Chicago (312) 326-9966 Click here for directions	Chinese restaurant with vegetarian options, such as the Vegetarian Bird's Nest (yuba stuffed with vegetables) and deep-fried tofu. Meals cost about $7. Mon. - Sun. 10:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Standard India Restaurant 917 W. Belmont Ave. (Lakeview) Chicago (773) 929-1123 Click here for directions	Standard India has both a buffet with lots of vegetarian options, as well as menu items. Meals cost about $20. Buffet costs $8.95. Sun. - Fri. 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sat. 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Star of Siam 11 E. Illinois St. (Gold Coast) Chicago (312) 670-0100 Click here for directions	Thai eatery that allows you to order all items without meat and offers the options of substituting with tofu or vegetables. Meals cost about $6. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Starbuck's Coffee 5600 N. Mannheim Rd. (O'Hare International Airport) Terminals 1, 2 and 3 Chicago (773) 686-6181 www.starbucks.com Click here for directions	Get a coffee with soymilk and flavored syrup, such as vanilla, caramel or cinnamon dolce. Vegan snacks include oatmeal with hot water or soymilk, fresh fruits and nuts. Costs about $7. Mon. - Sun. 5 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sultan's Market 2057 W. North Ave. (Wicker Park) Chicago (773) 235-3072 www.ChicagoFalafel.com Click here for directions	Middle Eastern food is available for dining in or to go at this deli and market. Options include lentils and rice topped with caramelized onions, tabouli and baba ganoush. Vegan cookies are also available. Meals cost about $3 - $6. Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sweet Cakes Bakery 935 N. Damen Ave. (Wicker Park) Chicago (773) 772-5771 www.sweetcakeschicago.com Click here for directions	Sweet Cakes is vegan in disguise. Items are not labeled vegan but if you ask, the owners will let you in on a secret - about half of their bakery is vegan! Try the vegan chocolate chip cookies, breakfast pastries and cupcakes. There is also a great courtyard in the city for a warm summer day. Meals cost about $2 - 3. Tues. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mon. CLOSED
Swim Cafe 1357 W. Chicago Ave. (Ukrainian Village) Chicago (312) 492-8600 Click here for directions	Offers vegan tri-colored veggie panini with choice of soy cheese. Soy cheese may be substituted for dairy cheese for any menu item, including vegan grilled cheese sandwiches. Meals cost about $6. Mon. - Fri. 6 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Swirlz Cupcakes 705 W. Belden St. Chicago (773) 404-2253 www.swirlzcupcakes.com Click here for directions	This cupcake shop has many vegan options, including vanilla, chocolate-frosted vanilla, vanilla-frosted chocolate, double chocolate and chocolate peanut butter. Some cupcakes are also gluten-free. A single cupcake costs $3.50, six cost $20 and a dozen costs $40. Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sun. CLOSED
Taj Mahal 14812 S. La Grange Rd. Orland Park (708) 460-5800 www.tajmahalcuisine.com/default.html Click here for directions	Taj Mahal offers an exotic blend of Indian and Pakistani cuisine. Vegan appetizers include the vegetable pakora, samosas, tomato soup and roti bread. Entrees include the bhindi masala (okra), vegetable jalfraize (stir-fry with spices), baigan bharta (eggplant), vegetable pulao (rice) and chana masala (chickpeas). Request no cream, milk or ghee. Lunch and dinner buffets available Mon. - Fri. Meals cost about $14. Tues. - Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / 4:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Mon. CLOSED
Taste of Lebanon 1509 W. Foster Ave. (Andersonville) Chicago (773) 334-1600 Click here for directions	Middle Eastern eatery with vegetarian and vegan sandwiches, soups and salads. Options include the spicy falafel sandwich and the foul mudamas. Meals cost about $5. Mon. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sun. CLOSED
Tata's Chicago Pizzeria 3019 W. 111th St. Chicago (773) 881-1313 Click here for directions	Order a vegan pizza made with Chicago Soy Dairy vegan cheese and a salad with olive oil and vinegar to make a meal. Also offers vegan fruit ices for dessert. Al fresco dining during nice weather. Take-out available anytime. Meals cost about $15. Mon. - Thurs. 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. - Sun. 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
The Balanced Kitchen   645 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago (773) 463-1085 www.gfreev.com Click here for directions	A cozy and eco-friendly restaurant with seasonal offerings. Completely organic and gluten-free vegan food, including curry dishes, noodle dishes, mushroom tarts with creamy cashew and herb sauce and pasta dishes. Also offers sandwiches, such as the Teriyaki Tofu Sandwich, as well as soups, salads, desserts and sushi rolls. Meals cost about $7 - $8. Tues. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sat. 12 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. Brunch by reservation only. Mon. CLOSED
The Chicago Diner   3411 N. Halsted St. (Wrigleyville) Chicago (773) 935-6696 www.VeggieDiner.com Click here for directions	This award-winning, all-vegetarian restaurant features such meatless creations as the Philly Cheeze "Steak" and the Radical Reuben, made with seitan. Raw options are also available, as well as a to-die-for brunch menu with vegan blueberry pancakes, biscuits and gravy, scrambled tofu and huge, thick shakes. Also offers vegan, trans fat-free desserts. Meals cost about $9 - $11. Click here for an interview with the owners of the Chicago Diner. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
The Counter Custom Built Burgers 666 W. Diversey Pkwy. (Lakeview) Chicago (773) 935-1995 www.thecounterburger.com Click here for directions	Veggie burgers are available in three sizes with a number of vegan options at no extra cost. Burgers can be topped with over a dozen fruits, veggies, salsas, peppers and at least four vegan sauces. Meals cost about $8 - $13. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.
The Handlebar Bar and Grill 2311 W. North Ave. (Wicker Park) Chicago (773) 384-9546 Click here for directions	Restaurant that can make most items on the menu vegan. Options include BBQ seitan, grilled tofu sandwich and vegan chocolate raspberry torte. Meals cost about $7 - $10. Mon. - Thurs. 4 p.m. - 12 a.m. Fri. 4 p.m. - 1 a.m. Sat. 10 a.m. - 1 a.m. Sun. 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
The Lobby Restaurant 108 E. Superior St. (Gold Coast) Chicago (312) 573-6760 Click here for website. Click here for directions	Located in the lobby of the Peninsula Hotel. Offers a vegan afternoon tea menu, with a multi-tiered tray of vegan goodies, finger sandwiches, pastries and scones and the tea of your choosing. Reservations highly recommended. Request the vegan tea menu when placing your reservation. Afternoon tea costs about $36 per person. Mon. - Fri. 3 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat. 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sun. 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
The Nile 1611 E. 55th St. (Hyde Park) Chicago (773) 324-9499 Click here for directions	Middle Eastern food with options such as the falafel appetizer, sandwich or entree. Meals cost about $10. Mon. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Tokyo Lunchbox 179 W. Van Buren St. (Loop) Chicago (312) 435-4005 Click here for directions	Japanese cuisine with vegetarian sushi, as well as edamame with soy sauce, teriyaki tofu and inari (deep-fried tofu bags called "aburaage" and filled with sushi rice). Meals cost about $5. Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat. & Sun. CLOSED
Tokyo Lunchbox 37 N. Wells St. (Loop) Chicago (312) 222-0690 Click here for directions	Japanese cuisine with vegetarian sushi, as well as edamame with soy sauce, teriyaki tofu and inari (deep-fried tofu bags called "aburaage" and filled with sushi rice). Meals cost about $5. Sat. - Thurs. 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fri. 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tokyo Lunchbox 111 E. Wacker Dr. (Loop) Chicago (312) 938-4450 Click here for directions	Japanese cuisine with vegetarian sushi, as well as edamame with soy sauce, teriyaki tofu and inari (deep-fried tofu bags called "aburaage" and filled with sushi rice). Meals cost about $5. Mon. - Thurs. 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri. 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat. & Sun. CLOSED
Tomato Head 1433 N. Dayton St. (corner of Eastman and Dayton Sts.) (Lincoln Park) Chicago (312) 642-6700 http://gettomatohead.com Click here for directions	Order a pizza with all of the vegetables and without the cheese, or try the grilled vegetables on pita bread, spaghetti with marinara sauce or one of many salads (request no cheese). Meals cost about $14. Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Tomato Head 945 W. Randolph St. (West Loop) Chicago (312) 226-1616 http://gettomatohead.com Click here for directions	Order a pizza with all of the vegetables and without the cheese, or try the grilled vegetables on pita bread, spaghetti with marinara sauce or one of many salads (request no cheese). Meals cost about $14. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Treat Restaurant 1616 N. Kedzie Ave. (Humboldt Park) Chicago (773) 772-1201 Click here for directions	Nouvelle Indian and globally inspired cuisine. Vegetarian and vegan-friendly for dinners and weekend brunches. Vegan options include Dhal with basmati rice and seasoned vegetables, simosas, soups and salads, as well as a variety of sides. Vegetarian menu items that can be made vegan are noted on the menu and include the Open-face Vegetarian Sandwich, Pakora Pancakes with chutney, and Coconut Cilantro Pasta. Meals cost about $10. Mon. - Thurs. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Brunch is offered until 2 p.m. Sun. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Brunch is offered until 2 p.m.
Trotters To Go 1337 W. Fullerton Ave. (Lincoln Park) Chicago (773) 868-6510 www.TrottersToGo.com Click here for directions	Trotters To Go provides upscale take-out, with unique vegetarian creations, such as Braised Carrots with Ginger & Dried Black Currants ($12.95/lb.) and Angel Hair Pasta with Asparagus, Shiitake Mushrooms & White Truffle Oil ($13.95/lb.). Note that menu items change daily, subject to which vegetables are in season. Mon. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tsadakeeyah's Catering Corp.   2559 E. 71st St. Unit 3 Chicago (866) 702-1889 Click here for directions	This vegan catering service offers a full menu with appetizers, wraps, sandwiches, pizza, entrees, vegetable sides, starch sides, raw and salad menus, fruit, desserts and beverages. Menu items include lasagna, BBQ "ribs," black-eyed pea fritters, eggplant "parmesan" and vegetable gumbo. Minimum order of 10 people. Cash and checks accepted. Caters seven days a week.
Turquoise Cafe 2147 W. Roscoe St. (Roscoe Village) Chicago (773) 549-3523 www.turquoisedining.com Click here for directions	Mediterranean cuisine with separate vegetarian menu. Vegetarian options include stuffed eggplant, sauteed portabella mushrooms, wild mushroom risotto and hummus, as well as soups and salads. Some dishes are vegan or can be made vegan upon request. Meals cost about $15. Mon. - Fri. 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sat. 11 a.m. - 12 a.m. Sun. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Tweet 5020 N. Sheridan Rd. Chicago (773) 728-5576 www.tweet.biz Click here for directions	For brunch, enjoy granola, bib im bop with tofu (request no egg), a tofu scramble, vegan breakfast burrito, hummus bagel or organic black bean burger (request lettuce instead of a bun). For dinner, try the cajun spicy fries or "chippers," crispy potato chippers, vegetarian chili, tofu burger (request lettuce instead of a bun) or vegan nachos. Vegan cheese can be added to burgers. Salads include a spinach salad and Mediterranean salad (request no cheese) with house dressing or olive oil and vinegar dressing. Meals cost about $10. Mon. - Wed. & Thurs. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Fri. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tues. CLOSED
Udupi Palace   2543 W. Devon Ave. (Devon St.) Chicago (773) 338-2152 www.UdupiPalace.com Click here for directions	South Indian vegetarian restaurant, with options such as dosas (a thin bread with vegetable fillings and sauce). Ghee (clarified butter) can be substituted with vegetable oil upon request. Meals cost about $7 - $10. To see a photo of some of the dishes from this restaurant, click here Mon. - Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Uncommon Ground 3800 N. Clark St. (Uptown) Chicago (773) 929-3680 www.UncommonGround.com Click here for directions	Coffeehouse with a hearty cafe menu, including lots of vegetarian salads, vegan chili (hold the cheese) and on their winter menu, curried vegetable pot pie, a unique vegan dish. In addition to using locally grown, organic produce, there is a certified-organic rooftop garden. Their drink menu includes a martini called the "Tree-tini" and for every one you order, Uncommon Ground plants a tree. Meals cost about $10. Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. (Friday bar is open until 2 a.m.) Sat. 8 a.m. - 12 a.m. (Bar is open until 2 a.m.) Sun. 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Bar is open until 11 p.m.)
Uncommon Ground 1401 W. Devon Ave. (Edgewater) Chicago (773) 465-9801 www.UncommonGround.com Click here for directions	Coffeehouse with a hearty cafe menu, including lots of vegetarian salads, vegan chili (hold the cheese) and on their winter menu, curried vegetable pot pie, a unique vegan dish. In addition to using locally grown, organic produce, there is a certified-organic rooftop garden. Their drink menu includes a martini called the "Tree-tini" and for every one you order, Uncommon Ground plants a tree. Meals cost about $10. Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. (Friday bar is open until 2 a.m.) Sat. 8 a.m. - 12 a.m. (Bar is open until 2 a.m.) Sun. 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Bar is open until 11 p.m.)
Veg Out 3176 N. Broadway St. (Lakeview) Chicago (773) 880-6452 Click here for directions	Create your own salad with a variety of over a dozen fresh vegetables and other toppings, including fruit, at this quick-serve (though not self-serve) salad-bar restaurant. Ask the counter staff which dressings are vegan. Meals cost about $10. Mon. - Thurs. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Veggie Bite   1300 N. Milwaukee Ave. (Wicker Park) Chicago (773) 772-BITE (2483) www.VeggieBite.net Click here for directions	Fast food gone healthy! This 100% vegan menu ranges from veggie burgers and veggie dogs to BBQ "tenders" and "nuggets." Desserts include milkshakes in many flavors. Sandwiches start at $3 and meals cost about $5 - $6. Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Veria Natural Wellness 2010 N. Halsted St. (Lincoln Park) Chicago (773) 281-3467 www.veria.com/veria-wellness-centers/chicago.php Click here for directions	The owners of this health-minded, all-natural cafe describe their menu as 92% vegan. Vegan options include not only wraps, bowls and sandwiches but hummus, spiced seasonal veggies, edamame salad, miso tofu, chickpea salad, tempeh "bacon," Tex-Mex tofu scrambles and more! All dressings, except Ranch, are vegan. Also offers smoothies. Meals cost about $6. Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sun. CLOSED
Victory’s Banner   2100 W. Roscoe St. (Roscoe Village) Chicago (773) 665-0227 www.victorysbanner.com Click here for directions	Ask for a vegan menu. Victory’s Banner has a plethora of vegetarian breakfast and lunch items. Most dishes can be made vegan upon request. For breakfast, try the Vegan Eggless Wonder (marinated tofu, broccoli, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, potatoes, zucchini and brown rice) or the Tofu Scramble (marinated tofu with choice of two vegetables and grilled potatoes). Bread contains honey but may be replaced with a bagel at no extra charge. Soy sausage side available. Also offers a vegan chocolate chocolate chip muffin. Meals cost about $8. Wed. - Mon. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tues. CLOSED
Vietnamese Thai Binh Restaurant 4621 N. Broadway St. Chicago (773) 728-0283 www.thaiuptown.com Click here for directions	Offers tofu and mixed vegetable dishes, tofu curry with white rice and vegetarian pho, a traditional Vietnamese soup with tofu and vegetables. Meals cost about $9. Mon. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Wishbone 1001 W. Washington Blvd. (West Loop) Chicago (312) 850-2663 www.wishbonechicago.com Click here for directions	Offers many Southern-style vegetarian and vegan options. This restaurant is known for its breakfasts but has a wide variety of dishes on its dinner menu, including a veggie burger, veggie platter and vegan black bean cakes. All vegetable dishes may be prepared with vegetable oil instead of butter upon request. Meals cost about $8 - $9. Mon. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tues. - Thurs. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Holidays 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Wishbone 3300 N. Lincoln Ave. (Lakeview) Chicago (773) 549-2663 www.wishbonechicago.com Click here for directions	Offers many Southern-style vegetarian and vegan options. This restaurant is known for its breakfasts but has a wide variety of dishes on its dinner menu, including a veggie burger, veggie platter and vegan black bean cakes. All vegetable dishes may be prepared with vegetable oil instead of butter upon request. Meals cost about $8 - $9. Mon. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tues. - Thurs. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Wolfgang Puck Express 5600 N. Mannheim Rd. (O'Hare International Airport) Terminals 1 and 3 Chicago (773) 686-6154 www.wolfgangpuck.com Click here for directions	Offers a summer vegetable wrap (request no cheese), couscous, Mediterranean pasta (request no cheese) and fresh fruit. Meals cost about $11. Mon. - Sun. 5 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Yummy Yummy Restaurant 2901 N. Broadway St. (Lakeview) Chicago (773) 525-6677 www.yummyyummyasiancuisine.com/index.aspx Click here for directions	Chinese restaurant with over 100 vegetarian items, most of them vegan. Options include General Tao's soy gluten and kung pao tofu. Meals cost about $10. Mon. - Sun. 12 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Zad 3112 N. Broadway (Lakeview) Chicago (773) 404-3473 Click here for directions	Dine-in or carry-out Middle Eastern cuisine. Vegetarian dishes cost about $7 - $9. Mon. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Collinsville
China Lin 501 Belt Line Rd. #20N Collinsville (618) 346-8230 Click here for directions	China Lin will gladly make vegan dishes upon request. Try the Broccoli or Mushroom stir-fries. Fried rice without egg is also available. Meals cost about $7. Mon. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Peking Garden 604 W. Main St. Collinsville (618) 345-0804 www.pekingardenrestaurant.com Click here for directions	Specializes in Hunan, Szechwan and Cantonese cuisine, including a vegetarian section of the menu. None of the vegetarian options contains fish or oyster sauces. Not all vegetarian options are vegan, however. Vegan options include Buddha's Delight, Vegetable Delight, Hunan Mixed Vegetables, Curry Vegetables and Tofu and Broccoli in Hot Garlic Sauce. Meals cost about $8. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sat. 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Crystal Lake
Noodles and Company 4912 Northwest Hwy. Crystal Lake (815) 459-4400 www.Noodles.com Click here for directions	Features many different Asian and Italian noodle dishes. Many dishes are vegetarian or can be made vegetarian/vegan by leaving off the fish sauce and cheese. Also has a selection of salads. Meals cost about $6. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Decatur
Aloha 3025 Kandy Ln. Decatur (217) 875-5540 Click here for directions	A Chinese restaurant with various vegetable and tofu dishes. Meals cost about $8. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Jumpin' Java 1624 S. Taylorville Rd. Decatur (217) 201-5282 www.JumpinJava.net Click here for directions	This coffeehouse offers soymilk in any of its coffee drinks and also has smoothies, salads and a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Meals cost about $5. Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sun. CLOSED
Deer Park
La Hacienda de Los Fernandez 21520 W. Field Pkwy. Deer Park (847) 550-9413 www.LaHaciendaFernandez.com Click here for directions	This Mexican restaurant offers various vegetarian options, as well as some vegan options. Beans are vegan. Vegetarian options include the avocado tacos. Meals cost about $9 - $12. Mon. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Noodles and Company 20530 N. Rand Rd. Deer Park (847) 726-1000 www.Noodles.com Click here for directions	Features many different Asian and Italian noodle dishes. Many dishes are vegetarian or can be made vegetarian/vegan by leaving off the fish sauce and cheese. Also has a selection of salads. Meals cost about $6. Sun. - Thurs. 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 10:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
DeKalb
Bea's Wok & Roll 1402 Sycamore Rd. DeKalb (815) 756-1660 Click here for directions	Vietnamese restaurant with many vegetarian and vegan options. Bea will gladly change most items on the menu to accommodate vegetarians and vegans. The tofu is great and you can get your dish spicy. Meals cost about $8 - $9. Mon. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sun. CLOSED
Eduardo's Mexican Restaurant 214 E. Lincoln Hwy. DeKalb (815) 758-2677 Click here for website. Click here for directions	Offers vegetarian “beef” tacos using textured vegetable protein and vegetarian “chicken” using a mock chicken substitute. Meals cost about $9. Sun. - Thurs. 4 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 3 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Pita Pete's 901 Lucinda Ave. DeKalb (815) 758-3013 www.pitapetes.com Click here for directions	Create your own pita sandwich or try a salad instead. They offer falafel and hummus and their pita bread is vegan. Meals cost about $5 - $6. Mon. - Fri. 10:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Thai Pavilion 131 E. Lincoln Hwy. DeKalb (815) 756-6445 www.thaipavilionskokie.com Click here for directions	Most entrees can be prepared with tofu instead of meat upon request. Offers a variety of salads, as well as vegetarian soups and appetizers, such as tofu and vegetable soups, lime tofu and tofu satay. Lunch buffet always includes at least one vegetarian option. Meals cost about $8 - $10. Lunch buffet is all-you-can-eat for $6.95. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Lunch buffet is Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
The House Cafe 263 E. Lincoln Hwy. DeKalb (815) 748-2880 www.TheHouseCafe.net Click here for directions	A cafe with many vegetarian dishes and vegan options, such as the Portabella Stuffed Sandwich or the Hot Tofu Noodle Bowl. Meals cost about $3 - $6. Tues. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 12 a.m. Mon. CLOSED
Des Plaines
Chilli's Garden Indian Restaurant and Bar 8971 N. Potter Rd. Des Plaines (847) 296-0777 www.chillisgarden.com Click here for directions	Vegetarian options include Chana Masala - tender chickpeas, cooked and simmered in fresh tomato sauce and various spices, and Aloo Bengan - cubes of fresh eggplant and potatoes slowly simmered in a rich, seasoned curry sauce. Meals cost about $10 - $15. Mon. - Fri. 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Leona's 1504 Miner St. Des Plaines (847) 759-0800 www.Leonas.com Click here for directions	Italian restaurant that has several vegetarian and vegan options. Dishes include Tofu Skewers and the Big Fat Vegan Burger. Pizza sauce is not vegan. Veggie Burger bun is not vegan. Meals cost about $10. Mon. - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. 11:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Sat. 12 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Downers Grove
Borrowed Earth Cafe   970 Warren Ave. Downers Grove (630) 795-1729 www.borrowedearthcafe.com Click here for directions	Offers delicious raw vegan food, including wraps, such as the Indian Curry and Spring Onion Cheese wraps, as well as pizza, burgers, spinach frittata, burritos and tamales. Desserts include truffles, ice creams, cheesecake and Sweet Tooth Rainbow ice cream pie. Also offers salads, smoothies and teas. All food is made-to-order but is also available for carry out or in weekly or monthly food boxes. Come and enjoy the unique, environmentally friendly atmosphere: multi-colored bamboo floor, no VOC paint, waterfall, hip music and interesting art. Also equipped with an open kitchen and two overhead television monitors so that you can see your chefs in action! Meals cost about $9.95 - $15.95. Mon. 3:57 p.m. - 9:03 p.m. Tues. - Sat. 10:57 a.m. - 9:03 p.m. Sun. CLOSED
Cebu 7329 Lemont Rd. Downers Grove (630) 663-8803 Click here for directions	Asian restaurant featuring Castilian, Filipino and pan-Asian food with vegetarian options. Meals cost about $8. Tues. - Thurs. 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 12 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. Mon. CLOSED
Sher-A-Punjab 2113 63rd St. Downers Grove (630) 971-8300 Click here for directions	Indian restaurant with buffet that includes several vegetarian options. Meals cost about $8 - $10. Mon. - Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 4:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Edwardsville
Mr. Curry's Gourmet Indian Restaurant 7403 Marine Rd. Edwardsville (618) 692-3892 www.mrcurrys.com/restaurants.html Click here for directions	Vegan appetizers include Vegetable Simosa, Vegetable Pakora and Daal (lentil) Soup. Vegan entrees include Vegetable Biriyani, a spiced rice and vegetables dish, Aloo Mattar, a dish of potatoes and green beans in spicy gravy, Mushroom Mattar, a dish of mushroom and green peas in spicy tomato sauce, and Chana Masala, a chickpeas and curry gravy dish. Meals cost about $8. Tues. - Fri. 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Mon. CLOSED
Nori Sushi & Japanese Grill 1025 Century Dr. Edwardsville (618) 659-9400 www.norisushi.net Click here for directions	Vegan offerings include Edamame, Seaweed Salad, Oshinko (Japanese pickled radishes), Inari Nigiri Sushi (rice-filled fried tofu pouches), avocado roll, cucumber roll, oshinko roll, yam roll, veggie roll, futo maki roll (without egg) and Soba Noodles. Meals cost about $11. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. 4:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Orient Wok Chop Suey 6698 Center Grove Rd. Edwardsville (618) 656-3388 Click here for directions	Chinese cuisine with two vegan dishes, the Vegetable Deluxe and Buddha's Delight. Meals cost about $7. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. CLOSED
Sacred Grounds 233 N. Main St. Edwardsville (618) 692-4150 www.armadaville.com/sgc/cafe.php Click here for directions	Vegan options include the hummus wrap, falafel (without the cucumber sauce) and coconut curry soup. Also offers vegan desserts made fresh daily. Try their delicious vegan pumpkin cake. Soy and rice milks available for coffee drinks. Meals cost about $4 - $7. Mon. - Sun. 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Call for holiday hours.
Shangri-La Restaurant University Point II Center 1039 Century Dr. Edwardsville (618) 656-9888 Click here for directions	Chinese cuisine, offering a variety of vegan options. Entrees include Vegetable Fried Rice (without egg), Mixed Vegetables, Vegetable Delight, Tofu with Vegetables, Sesame Tofu, Mao Pao Tofu, as well as eggplant and string bean dishes. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
The Orient 1518 Troy Rd. Edwardsville (618) 656-0044 Click here for directions	Vegan offerings at this Chinese restaurant include the Vegetable Delight, Hunan Vegetables and Vegetable Fried Rice (without egg). Meals cost about $7. Mon. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun. 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Wang Gang Asian Eats 'n Beats #4 Club Centre Dr. Edwardsville (618) 655-0888 www.wanggangasian.com Click here for directions	Several dishes at Wang Gang's can be made vegan by modifying ingredients. The Thai Spiced Peanut stir-fry can be made with vegetable oil, as can the Sweet and Sour entree. Fried rice can be made without egg, and rice noodles can be substituted for egg noodles in noodle dishes, such as the Sesame Noodles. Pad Thai can be made without the egg and fish sauce. Be sure to ask your server to omit fish sauce, oyster sauce and chicken broth in all dishes. Meals cost about $10. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Elgin
Noodles and Company 895 S. Randall Rd. Elgin (847) 888-0500 www.Noodles.com Click here for directions	Features many Asian and Italian noodle dishes. Many dishes are vegetarian or can be made vegetarian/vegan by leaving off the fish sauce and cheese. Also has a selection of salads. Meals cost about $6 - $7. Sun. - Wed. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Thurs. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Elmhurst
Brain Freeze 110 W. Park Ave. Elmhurst (630) 758-0101 Click here for directions	Ice cream shop offering four vegan soy ice creams daily, including vanilla, chocolate, strawberry and cookie dough. Scoops cost about $3. Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Heavenly Cupcake Shop 162 N. York St. Elmhurst (630) 883-0008 www.heavenlycupcakeshop.com Click here for directions	Offers vegan cupcakes on Saturdays. Flavors include chocolate, vanilla, red velvet and cookies and cream. Vegan cupcakes are available any day of the week by order of at least six cupcakes. Costs $3 each. Tues. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Mon. CLOSED
L' athar Mediterranean 149 N. Addison Ave. Elmhurst (630) 530-8418 www.atharfinedine.com Click here for directions	Mediterranean fine dining with vegetarian and vegan dishes, such as vegetarian kebabs and dolmah. Belly dancers every Friday night. They also have a hookah bar. Dinner entrees cost about $20. Lunch entrees cost about $7 - $10. Lunch buffet is $8.50. Tues. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sat. 4 p.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. Lunch buffet is Tues. - Fri. 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mon. CLOSED
Zenwich 416 B N York St. Elmhurst (630) 359-5234 www.eatmyzenwich.com Click here for directions	Sandwich shop offering a vegetarian menu. Choose from the bibimbob (sauteed spinach, shitake mushroom, carrot, daikon and sprouts in sesame oil with tangy red pepper sauce on toasted wheat bread), tofu satay (fried tofu, shredded carrot, cucumber, red onion and jalapeno with peanut sauce on toasted ciabatta), veggie tortas (lettuce, avocado and refried beans on a French roll) or tofu teriyaki (fried tofu, lettuce and grilled mushrooms and onions with teriyaki sauce on toasted ciabatta) sandwiches. Wheat bread does not contain honey. Request no sour cream with the tortas sandwich. Salads include the soba noodle and ginger salads. Request no bonito flakes with the soba noodle salad. Meals cost about $6.50. Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sat. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun. CLOSED
Elmwood Park
Lotus Chinese Restaurant 7230 W. North Ave. Elmwood Park (708) 456-8888 Click here for directions	Vegetarian and vegan options, such as eggplant with garlic sauce, Szechwan string beans, Stir-fried Broccoli and Mu Shu vegetables. Meals cost about $6. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Evanston
Addis-Abeba 1322 Chicago Ave. Evanston (847) 328-5422 www.Addis-Abeba.net Click here for directions	This Ethiopian restaurant features many traditional vegetarian dishes, all served over injera, or flat bread. Most meals can be made vegan by leaving out the butter. Dinner entrees cost about $14. Lunch entrees cost about $9. Mon. - Sun. 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Argo Tea 1596 Sherman Ave. Evanston (847) 864-6909 www.ArgoTea.com Click here for directions	Offers tea-based beverages, a few vegetarian sandwiches and vegan muffins. All dairy drinks can be made with soymilk, including bubble tea. Meals cost about $5. Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Blind Faith Cafe   525 Dempster St. Evanston (847) 328-6875 www.BlindFaithCafe.com Click here for directions	Contemporary, international vegetarian cuisine with lots of vegan options, organic ingredients and a bakery. Recommended vegan options include Massaman Curry, Seitan Marsala and vegan focaccia bread. Most items on menu can be made vegan. Meals cost about $15 - $20. Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Cafe and bakery open at 7 a.m. Mon. - Thurs.
Flat Top Grill 707 Church St. Evanston (847) 570-0100 www.FlatTopGrill.com Click here for directions	Flat Top Grill allows you to create your own, all-you-can-eat stir-fry meal. Offers a variety of mock meats. Many sauces are labeled vegetarian or vegan. Dinner costs about $13. Lunch costs about $9. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Fri. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Kafein 1621 Chicago Ave. Evanston (847) 491-1621 www.Kafein.com Click here for directions	Coffee shop that has many vegetarian options, including veggie chili, hummus plate, hummus sandwich and veggie sandwich. Sandwiches can be made vegan. All drinks can be made with soymilk, including the hot chocolate. Meals cost about $6. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 2 a.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 3 a.m.
Lulu's Dim Sum & Then Sum 804 Davis St. Evanston (847) 869-4343 www.lulusdimsum.com Click here for directions	Lulu's Dim Sum restaurant offers Asian noodles & dumpling cuisine with many vegetarian options that can be prepared vegan. Please indicate no egg, fish and/or oyster sauce when ordering. Meals cost about $15 - $30. Mon. - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Noodles and Company 930 Church St. Evanston (847) 733-1200 www.Noodles.com Click here for directions	Features many different Asian and Italian noodle dishes. Many dishes are vegetarian or can be made vegetarian/vegan by leaving off the fish sauce and cheese. Also has a selection of salads. Meals cost about $6 - $7. Sun. - Wed. 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Thurs. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Olive Mountain 610 Davis St. Evanston (847) 475-0380 www.OliveMountainRestaurant.com Click here for directions	Middle Eastern restaurant with many vegetarian options, such as the falafel sandwich lunch special, served with hummus, falafel and soup or Lebanese salad. Lentil soup is vegan. Tahini is yogurt-based but hummus can be substituted for tahini on sandwiches upon request. Dinner entrees cost about $8 - $16. Lunch entrees cost about $5 - $8. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Fri. 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Sat. 12 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. Lunch specials available 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Pita Pete's 1571 Sherman Ave. Evanston (847) 905-1455 www.pitapetes.com Click here for directions	Create your own pita sandwich or try a salad instead. They carry falafel and hummus and their pita bread is vegan. Meals cost about $6 - $10. Mon. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Evergreen Park
Chi Tung 9560 S. Kedzie Ave. Evergreen Park (708) 636-8180 www.chitung.com Click here for directions	Chinese, Thai and Japanese cuisine, including a wide variety of vegan options. From the Chinese menu, try the vegetable soup, vegetable lettuce wraps, Szechwan vegetables, black mushrooms with bamboo shoots or rice noodles with vegetables. From the Thai menu, try the spring rolls or any of the noodle dishes, such as the Pad Thai, Pad See Eiw, Crazy Noodles and Spicy Basil Noodles. For all noodle dishes on both menus, request no fish sauce, oyster sauce or egg. The Japanese menu offers edamame, a ginger house salad and several maki rolls, including vegetable maki, avocado maki and cucumber maki. Meals cost about $16. Mon. - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Sun. 12:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Wojo's 9851 S. Pulaski Rd. Evergreen Park (708) 423-1121 http://wojosmenu.com Click here for directions	Get the California vegetarian burger with all the fixings, including sweet peppers, mushrooms and olives. All breaded products, such as onion rings and jalapeno poppers, contain dairy or egg. French fries are deep-fried in the same oil as the meat. Meals cost about $5 - $8. Mon. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Fairview Heights
Sushi Tatsu Sushi Bar 5725 N. Illinois St. Fairview Heights (618) 277-5554 Click here for directions	This restaurant has several vegan sushi rolls, such as a cucumber roll, asparagus roll, avocado roll, yellow radish roll, futo maki roll (without egg) and a veggie roll (asparagus, cucumber and yellow radish). There is also a special Mexican roll with jalapeno, cucumber and asparagus that can be made vegan by leaving out the yellow tail fish. Additional options include the vegetable tempura with vegan batter, vegetable fried rice (without egg), soba noodles and udon noodles. Meals cost about $10. Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Forest Park
Brown Cow Ice Cream Parlor 7347 Madison St. Forest Park (708) 366-7970 www.browncowicecream.com Click here for directions	Brown Cow carries Temptation soy ice cream, as well as non-dairy whipped cream. Scoops cost $3.25. Sundaes cost $5.50. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Sept. - May) Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. (Sept. - May) Mon. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. (Jun. - Aug.)
Geneva
Noodles and Company 1310 Commons Dr. Geneva (630) 262-6400 www.Noodles.com Click here for directions	Features many Asian and Italian noodle dishes. Many dishes are vegetarian or can be made vegetarian/vegan by leaving off the fish sauce and cheese. Also has a selection of salads. Meals cost about $6 - $7. Sun. - Wed. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Thurs. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sweetgrass Cafe 716 W. State St. Geneva (630) 232-6646 www.souptonutsgeneva.com Click here for directions	All organic. Offers veggie wraps, taco wraps and salads, as well as juices and smoothies. Vegetable stock is used for most soups. Meals cost about $6. Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Glen Carbon
China Restaurant 310 Junction Dr. Glen Carbon (618) 656-0538 Click here for directions	Serves a wide variety of vegan dishes, such as Buddha's Delight, String Beans with Garlic Sauce, Hunan Delight and an array of eggplant and bean curd dishes. Meals cost about $7. Mon. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Glen Ellyn
Honey Cafe 499 N. Main St. Glen Ellyn (630) 469-0000 www.honeycafe.net Click here for directions	A great brunch spot, this cafe has an array of vegan options, including the tofu scramble, pan-seared oatmeal, tofu breakfast sausage, granola, fruit salad and a variety of green salads (request no cheese). The apple cider and shallot vinaigrette dressings are vegan. For dinner try the veggie burger (request no mayo or onion rings) and a side of green beans with balsamic glaze. All fried menu items, such as the sweet potato fries and onion rings, are prepared in the same deep-fryer as the meat products. Meals cost about $13. Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Glenview
Noodles and Company 1851 Tower Dr. Glenview (847) 729-5555 www.Noodles.com Click here for directions	Features many Asian and Italian noodle dishes. Many dishes are vegetarian or can be made vegetarian/vegan by leaving off the fish sauce and cheese. Also has a selection of salads. Meals cost about $6 - $7. Mon. - Wed. 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Thurs. - Sat. 10:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sweet Dreams Organic Bakery & Cafe 1107 N. Waukegan Rd. Glenview (847) 657-1092 www.sweetdreamsorganicbakery.com Click here for directions	Offers numerous vegan soups and sandwiches, including a grilled portobello mushroom sandwich, tofu sandwich and grilled veggie sandwich. Also carries a wide variety of vegan desserts, such as strudels, cakes, cookies, cupcakes, banana bread and blueberry bars. Meals cost about $7 - $11. Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sun. 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Gurnee
It's Veggie Meals   401 N. Riverside Dr. Unit 20 Gurnee (224) 636-2032 www.itsveggiemeals.com Click here for directions	This all-vegetarian restaurant can make the majority of meals vegan, aside from one yogurt dish and a few dishes containing cheese. For starters try the samosas, pakora, rotis or green salad. Entrees include mixed vegetables and rice, eggplant and peas, and several varieties of curries. Meals cost about $10. Tues. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Mon. CLOSED
Hoffman Estates
Bamboo Garden 1004 W. Golf Rd. Hoffman Estates (847) 885-3777 www.bamboo-gardens.com Click here for directions	Vegan-friendly restaurant, offering a separate vegetarian menu. For starters, try the vegetable clear soup, sweet corn soup or cilantro thick soup, a lettuce wrap or crispy mushrooms with onions and chilies in a peppery soya vinegar. Entrees include an eggplant dish, vegetable, tofu and potato stir-fries with a variety of sauces, as well as various fried rice and noodle dishes (request rice noodles and no egg, fish sauce or oyster sauce). Meals cost about $11. Mon. - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Sat. 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Hot Wok Village 2557 W. Golf Rd. Hoffman Estates (847) 839-8880 www.HotWokVillage.com Click here for directions	Features unique Indian-Chinese fusion menu. For the vegetarian entree, you choose your vegetable, such as okra or eggplant, add a sauce, like Hot Black Garlic or Szechuan. Meals cost about $7. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. / 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. Sat. 12:30 p.m. - 11p.m. Sun. 12:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Joliet
Kabob House of Joliet Westfield Louis Joliet Shopping Center 3340 Mall Loop Dr., #1249 Joliet (815) 577-9020 www.kabobhousejoliet.com Click here for directions	Located in the food court of Louis Joliet Shopping Center, Kabob House offers multiple vegan fast food options, including homemade hummus and a falafel sandwich. The falafel and bread are made-to-order and the sandwich comes with hummus, tahini sauce and a salad. Other vegan options include kadu (a pumpkin dish) and a vegetarian meal with rice and bread. The naan is not vegan. Meals cost about $7. Mon. - Fri. 10:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
La Grange
Noodles and Company 1 E. Burlington Ave. La Grange (708) 579-1100 www.Noodles.com Click here for directions	Features many Asian and Italian noodle dishes. Many dishes are vegetarian or can be made vegetarian/vegan by leaving off the fish sauce and cheese. Also has a selection of salads. Meals cost about $6 - $8. Sun. - Wed. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Thurs. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Prasino 93 S. La Grange Ave. La Grange (708) 469-7058 http://eatgreenlivewell.com Click here for directions	This eco-conscious restaurant uses fresh, local ingredients. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options are marked on the menu. Vegan breakfast options include the garden skillet (vegetables, soy cheese and tofu), pancakes, orange-almond stuffed French toast, vegan "eggs" Benedict and oatmeal. For lunch, try the tofu wrap (request no cream) and for dinner, try the black bean burger (request soy cheese instead of cream sauce) or the roasted beet salad (request no cheese). Meals cost about $12. Sun. - Thurs. 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Lake Forest
Eco Chef Services Not a restaurant - provides services for off-site events only Lake Forest (847) 727-3793 Click here for directions	Chef Daniel Asher provides catering, to-go meals and personal chef services. Perfect for weddings, dinner parties and yoga retreats. 2 - 500 people. To-go meals cost about $15 - $25 each. Personal chef services range from $25 - $50 per hour. Offers organic and vegan consulting for restaurants. Also offers raw food cleansing programs. Call to book event.
Lake in the Hills
Noodles and Company 315 N. Randall Rd. Lake in the Hills (847) 854-1500 www.Noodles.com Click here for directions	Features many Asian and Italian noodle dishes. Many dishes are vegetarian or can be made vegetarian/vegan by leaving off the fish sauce and cheese. Also has a selection of salads. Meals cost about $6 - $8. Mon. - Wed. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Thurs. & Fri. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Libertyville
Thai Noodles Cafe 318 S. Milwaukee Ave. Libertyville (847) 362-3494 Click here for directions	Nearly every dish at this Thai restaurant can be made vegetarian/vegan. Some of their noodles contain egg but the rice noodles are vegan. Meals cost about $5. Sun. - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sat. 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Lincolnshire
Big Bowl 215 Parkway Dr. Lincolnshire (847) 808-8880 www.bigbowl.com Click here for directions	Fresh Chinese and Thai cuisine. Create your own dishes from the food bar or order off of the menu. Many vegetarian options, including Vegetable Pad Thai with Tofu (to make this dish vegan, ask that it be prepared without egg), Kung Pao Tofu and Spinach, Yellow Curry Vegetable Tofu and Thai Green Vegetable Tofu. A variety of vegetarian and vegan stir-fry combinations are also available. The stir-fry noodles are egg noodles, so be sure to ask for a stir-fry with jasmine rice. Meals cost about $10 - $15. Mon. - Thurs. 11:15 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. 11:15 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sat. 12 p.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 3 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Lombard
Flat Top Grill 305 Yorktown Center Lombard (630) 652-3700 www.FlatTopGrill.com Click here for directions	Flat Top Grill allows you to create your own, all-you-can-eat stir-fry meal. Offers a variety of mock meats. Many sauces are labeled vegetarian or vegan. Dinner costs about $13. Lunch costs about $9. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Fri. 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Sun. 9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Kabob Cafe 1300 S. Main St. Ste. A Lombard (630) 627-6112 Click here for directions	Middle Eastern cafe that has vegetarian options, such as the falafel sandwich, hummus, baba ganoush and salad. Dinner entrees cost about $9. Lunch entrees cost about $6. Mon. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
P.F. Chang's 2361 Fountain Square Dr. Lombard (630) 652-9977 www.PFChangs.com Click here for directions	Offers many vegetarian and vegan options, including Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps, Spinach Stir-fried with Garlic, Ma Po Bean Curd, Coconut-Curry Vegetables and Garlic Snap Peas. The kitchen can convert almost any meat dish into a vegetarian or vegan one by substituting with tofu, five-spice pressed bean curd and/or vegan “oyster” sauce. Meals cost about $8. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Pita House 340 E. Roosevelt Rd. Lombard (630) 576-5059 www.PitaHouse.com Click here for directions	Middle Eastern food with options such as the Vegetarian Falafel Plate and Mama Ghannouj (char-grilled zucchini blended with tahini). Meals cost about $10 or less. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sri Ganesh   837 E. Roosevelt Rd. Lombard (630) 620-9175 www.SriGaneshCuisine.com Click here for directions	North and South Indian all-vegetarian cuisine. Vegetarian food can be made vegan by omitting yogurt and ghee (clarified butter). Offers lunch buffet. Meals cost about $11. Lunch buffet costs $7.45. Tues. - Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Mon. CLOSED
Maryville
China House 2 Professional Park Dr. Maryville (618) 288-3698 Click here for directions	Chinese restaurant that will cater to vegans by custom-making any vegetable stir-fry. Try a delicious broccoli and garlic sauce or mixed vegetable stir-fry. Vegetable fried rice is also available without egg. Also offers a variety of rice noodle dishes that can be prepared without meat, egg or fish and oyster sauces. Meals cost about $7. Sun. - Mon. 10:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Moline
Le Mekong 1606 5th Ave. Moline (309) 797-3709 www.lemekong.com Click here for directions	Vegan options include tofu and mock meat dishes. Please indicate no egg, fish and/or oyster sauce when ordering. Meals cost about $15. Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (lunch buffet) / 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Sat. 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Sun. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Mount Prospect
Cuisine of India 2348 S. Elmhurst Rd. Mount Prospect (847) 718-1522 www.cuisine-of-india.com Click here for directions	Indian food at its finest. Enjoy many vegetarian and vegan options from their lunch buffet or from their dinner menu. Meals cost about $10 - $12. Mon. - Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Naperville
Bangkok Village 22 E. Chicago #122 Naperville (630) 639-9757 www.bangkokvillage.com Click here for directions	Excellent food, service and prices. Thai cuisine with many vegetarian items on the menu and some vegan. Specify no fish and/or oyster sauce when ordering. Meals cost about $9 - $11. (Lunch special every day for under $6.) Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. CLOSED
bd's Mongolian Barbeque 221 S. Washington St. Naperville (630) 428-0300 www.bdsMongolianBarbeque.com Click here for directions	Build your own stir-fry with vegetables, tofu and noodles and the chef will prepare it on a separate vegetarian cooking surface upon request. Meals cost about $12 - $15. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
bd's Mongolian Grill 211 Washington St. Naperville (630) 428-0300 www.gomongo.com Click here for directions	Mongolian restaurant chain where diners can create their own stir-fry bowls with a variety of vegetables and sauces. Vegan sauces include the Asian black bean, chili garlic, Mongolian ginger, sweet and sour, kung pao, ponzu and Mandarin orange peel, among others. Also offers vegetarian brown or white fried rice (request no egg). Rice noodles also available. Meals cost about $12. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Cuisine of India 1255 E. Ogden Ave. Naperville (630) 548-9440 www.cuisine-of-india.com Click here for directions	Indian food at its finest. Enjoy many vegetarian and vegan dishes from their lunch buffet or their dinner menu. Meals cost about $10 - $12. Mon. - Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Flat Top Grill 218 S. Washington St. Naperville (630) 428-8400 www.FlatTopGrill.com Click here for directions	Flat Top Grill allows you to create your own, all-you-can-eat stir-fry meal. Offers a variety of mock meats. Many sauces are labeled vegetarian or vegan. Dinner costs about $13. Lunch costs about $9. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Fri. 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Sun. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Luigi's House 778 N. Route 59 Naperville (630) 375-6400 www.Portillos.com Click here for directions	This upscale Italian restaurant offers many vegetarian options and is accommodating to vegans. There is one vegan dessert - the brandied fruit. It is not on the menu but can be made upon request. Meals cost about $18. Sun. - Tues. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wed. & Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Maggiano's Little Italy 1847 Freedom Drive Naperville (630) 536-2270 www.maggianos.com Click here for directions	Vegetarian and vegan offerings include salads and certain pastas without egg or dairy. "Joey Z's" marinara sauce contains no dairy. Chef will gladly prepare a pasta dish with olive oil and the vegetables of your choice. Meals cost about $15. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Noodles and Company 207 S. Washington St. Naperville (630) 369-3332 www.Noodles.com Click here for directions	Features many Asian and Italian noodle dishes. Many dishes are vegetarian or can be made vegetarian/vegan by leaving off the fish sauce and cheese. Also has a selection of salads. Meals cost about $6 - $8. Mon. - Thurs. 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 10:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Pita Pit 22 E. Chicago Ave. Naperville (630) 357-7482 www.pitapitusa.com Click here for directions	Great vegan options include falafel with hummus and your choice of vegetables, hummus pitas and garden pitas (without the cheese). Meals cost about $5. Mon. - Wed. 10 a.m. - 12 a.m. Thurs. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 a.m. Sun. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Pizza Fusion Beebe Dr. and W. 75th St. One block east of Rt. 59 Naperville (630) 355-9898 www.pizzafusion.com Click here for directions	Fresh, organic and earth-friendly, this pizzeria offers a "Very Vegan" pizza with multigrain crust, crimini mushrooms, roasted garlic, soy mozzarella and tomato sauce. Also offers a wide selection of organic vegetables for building your own pizza, as well as an array of salads. 18" x 9" pizzas or 6" x 9" personal size pizzas available. Meals cost about $10 - $20. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Swagat Indian Cuisine 1570 W. Ogden Ave. Naperville (630) 420-7565 Click here for directions	Indian restaurant that is more than willing to accommodate requests. Wait staff will gladly explain and recommend menu items. There are many vegetarian options. Meals cost about $10. Mon. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Veg Harvest Cafe 796 Royal St. George Dr. Ste. 101 Naperville (630) 579-9500 www.theindianharvest.com Click here for directions	Fabulous Indian cuisine, including many vegan options. Start with dal (lentil) soup, aloo tikki (fried potatoes with chutney), vegetarian samosas or pakora (deep-fried vegetables). Try a variety of entrees, such as baghara baingan (pan-fried baby eggplants cooked in ginger, garlic and tomato sauce with spices), aloo gobhi (cauliflower and potatoes cooked in North Indian spices with tomatoes, ginger and fresh herbs), aloo methi (potatoes and chopped fresh fenugreek leaves cooked with turmeric and paprika) or one of many other delicious dishes. Meals cost about $11. Mon. - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. Fri. 11:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 10:15 p.m. Sat. 12 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 10:15 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
Niles
Noodles and Company 5681 W. Touhy Ave. Niles (847) 647-2544 www.Noodles.com Click here for directions	Features many Asian and Italian noodle dishes. Many dishes are vegetarian or can be made vegetarian/vegan by leaving off the fish sauce and cheese. Also has a selection of salads. Meals cost about $6 - $8. Sun. - Wed. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Thurs. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Normal
Coffee World Coffeehouse & Deli   114 E. Beaufort St. Normal (309) 452-6774 Click here for directions	This vegetarian coffeehouse serves soups, salads, wraps, falafel, grilled tofu, veggie burgers, vegan baked goods and much more. Occasionally there is live entertainment as well. Meals cost about $5 - $7. Mon. - Sat. 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. (Kitchen closes at 8 p.m.) Sun. 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. (Kitchen closes at 7 p.m.)
Flat Top Grill 307 Veterans Pkwy. Normal (309) 454-1300 www.FlatTopGrill.com Click here for directions	Flat Top Grill allows you to create your own, all-you-can-eat stir-fry meal. Offers a variety of mock meats. Many sauces are labeled vegetarian or vegan. Dinner costs about $13. Lunch costs about $9. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Noodles and Company 609 S. Main St. Normal (309) 454-3900 www.Noodles.com Click here for directions	Features many Asian and Italian noodle dishes. Many dishes are vegetarian or can be made vegetarian/vegan by leaving off the fish sauce and cheese. Also has a selection of salads. Meals cost about $6. Sun. - Wed. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Thurs. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Northbrook
P.F. Chang's 1819 Lake Cook Rd. Northbrook (847) 509-8844 www.PFChangs.com Click here for directions	Offers many vegetarian and vegan options, including Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps, Spinach Stir-fried with Garlic, Ma Po Bean Curd, Coconut-Curry Vegetables and Garlic Snap Peas. The kitchen will convert any meat dish into a vegan one by substituting with tofu, five-spice pressed bean curd and/or vegan “oyster” sauce. Meals cost about $8. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Stir Crazy 1186 Northbrook Ct. Northbrook (847) 562-4800 www.StirCrazy.com Click here for directions	Stir Crazy features Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese dishes. You can make your own stir-fry with tofu and the vegetarian sauces are labeled on cards at each table. Meals cost about $9. Mon. - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Northfield
Penny's Noodle Shop 320 Haap Rd. Northfield (847) 446-4747 www.pennysnoodleshop.com Click here for directions	For an appetizer try the Vietnamese spring rolls or seaweed salad. Entrees include the vegetarian bowl (rice noodles, tofu and vegetables), vegetable noodle soup, pad se ewe (request no egg), bean thread noodles (request no egg) and the stir-fried vegetables over rice. Meals cost about $10. Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Oak Brook
India House 2809 Butterfield Rd. Oak Brook (630) 472-1500 www.indiahousechicago.com Click here for directions	Indian restaurant chain, offering several vegan options, such as various spiced roti breads, Aloo Chat (potatoes with green chillies and chat masala), Dal Makhani (lentils with garlic, tomatoes and onions), Chana Masala (chickpeas and spices), saffron rice and Vegetable Dum Briyani (vegetable rice with spices). Meals cost about $15. Mon. - Fri. 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Maggiano's Little Italy 240 Oakbrook Center Oak Brook (630) 368-0300 www.maggianos.com Click here for directions	Vegetarian and vegan offerings include salads and certain pastas without egg or dairy. "Joey Z's" marinara sauce contains no dairy. Chef will gladly prepare a pasta dish with olive oil and the vegetables of your choice. Meals cost about $15. Mon. - Thurs. 11:15 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11:15 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 11:15 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Reza's 40 N. Tower Rd. Oak Brook (630) 424-9900 www.RezasRestaurant.com Click here for directions	Persian restaurant with over 20 vegetarian appetizers and platters, including eggplant steak, roasted zucchini and vegetable casserole. Meals cost about $14. Mon. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Stir Crazy 105 Oakbrook Center Oak Brook (630) 575-0155 www.StirCrazy.com Click here for directions	Stir Crazy features Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese dishes. You can make your own stir-fry with tofu and the vegetarian sauces are labeled on cards at each table. Meals cost about $9. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Oak Lawn
Leona's 6616 W. 95th St. Oak Lawn (708) 430-7070 www.Leonas.com Click here for directions	This Italian restaurant has several vegetarian and vegan options. Dishes include Tofu Skewers and the Big Fat Vegan Burger. Pizza sauce is not vegan. Veggie Burger bun is not vegan. Meals cost about $10 - $15. Mon. - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sat. 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Oak Park
Buzz Cafe 905 S. Lombard Ave. Oak Park (708) 524-2899 www.TheBuzzCafe.com Click here for directions	Coffeehouse that has a variety of veg-friendly fare on the menu, plus the option of soymilk. Meals cost about $6 - $8. Mon. - Fri. 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. (Kitchen closes at 8 p.m.) Sat. 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. (Kitchen closes at 8 p.m.) Sun. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Kitchen closes at 1 p.m.)
Flat Top Grill 726 Lake St. Oak Park (708) 358-8200 www.FlatTopGrill.com Click here for directions	Flat Top Grill allows you to create your own, all-you-can-eat stir-fry meal. Offers a variety of mock meats. Many sauces are labeled vegetarian or vegan. Dinner costs about $13. Lunch costs about $9. Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. (Breakfast is served from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.) Sun. 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. (Breakfast is served from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
Grape Leaves 129 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park (708) 848-5555 Click here for directions	Middle Eastern restaurant with vegan options, including falafel, couscous, rice and hummus. Meals cost about $6 - $7. Mon. - Fri. 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 4:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Jerusalem Cafe 1030 Lake St. Oak Park (708) 848-7734 Click here for directions	Menu includes falafel sandwiches, tabouli salads, hummus and baba ganoush. Meals cost about $8. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Leona's 848 Madison St. Oak Park (708) 445-0101 www.Leonas.com Click here for directions	This Italian restaurant has several vegetarian and vegan options. Dishes include Tofu Skewers and the Big Fat Vegan Burger. Pizza sauce is not vegan. Veggie Burger bun is not vegan. Meals cost about $10 - $15. Mon. - Thurs. 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 12 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Sun. 1 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Papa Spiros Greek Taverna 733 Lake St. Oak Park (708) 358-1700 Click here for directions	Greek restaurant that offers many vegetarian dishes, such as the Briami (roasted eggplant, zucchini, carrot, peppers, onion and potato in a tomato sauce). Meals cost about $12. Mon. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Penny's Noodle Shop 1130 Chicago Ave. Oak Park (708) 660-1300 www.pennysnoodleshop.com Click here for directions	For an appetizer try the Vietnamese spring rolls or seaweed salad. Entrees include the vegetarian bowl (rice noodles, tofu and vegetables), vegetable noodle soup, pad se ewe (request no egg), bean thread noodles (request no egg) and the stir-fried vegetables over rice. Meals cost about $10. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Rasoi Restaurant 5240 159th St. Oak Park (708) 535-6577 Click here for directions	Indian cuisine with many vegan options and a separate vegetarian menu. For starters, try the samosas, vegetable pakora or roti bread. Entrees include chana masala (chickpeas), mixed vegetables, vegetable biryani (rice and spices) and aloo gobi (cauliflower). Meals cost about $14. Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. - Sun. 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
The Buzz 834 Lake St. Oak Park (708) 660-9500 www.TheBuzzCafe.com Click here for directions	This miniature version of Buzz Cafe is inside the Oak Park library. It is vegetarian-friendly and kid-friendly. Meals cost about $6. Mon. - Thurs. 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Orland Park
Noodles and Company 14662 La Grange Rd. Orland Park (708) 403-4400 www.Noodles.com Click here for directions	Features many Asian and Italian noodle dishes. Many dishes are vegetarian or can be made vegetarian/vegan by leaving off the fish sauce and cheese. Also has a selection of salads. Meals cost about $6. Sun. - Wed. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Thurs. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
P.F. Chang's 14135 La Grange Rd. Orland Park (708) 675-3970 www.PFChangs.com Click here for directions	Offers many vegetarian and vegan options, including Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps, Spinach Stir-fried with Garlic, Ma Po Bean Curd, Coconut-Curry Vegetables and Garlic Snap Peas. The kitchen will convert any meat dish into a vegan one by substituting tofu, five-spice pressed bean curd and/or vegan “oyster” sauce. Meals cost about $8. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Park Ridge
Noodles and Company 510 W. Touhy Ave. Park Ridge (847) 292-6502 www.Noodles.com Click here for directions	Features many Asian and Italian noodle dishes. Many dishes are vegetarian or can be made vegetarian/vegan by leaving off the fish sauce and cheese. Also has a selection of salads. Meals cost about $6. Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Peoria
Flat Top Grill 5201 W. War Memorial Dr. Peoria (309) 693-9966 www.FlatTopGrill.com Click here for directions	Flat Top Grill allows you to create your own, all-you-can-eat stir-fry meal. Offers a variety of mock meats. Many sauces are labeled vegetarian or vegan. Dinner costs about $13. Lunch costs about $9. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
One World Eats and Drinks 1245 W. Main St. Peoria (309) 672-1522 www.OneWorld-Cafe.com Click here for directions	Coffeehouse with many vegetarian dishes offered. Vegan options marked on menu. Meals cost about $7 - $9. Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe 305 S.W. Water St. Peoria (309) 676-9668 www.rhythmkitchenmusiccafe.biz Click here for directions	Eclectic, hip restaurant with Open Mic. on Wednesdays and live music on the weekends. Vegan offerings include the Portobello Pizza with soy cheese, Vegetables & Hummus, Red Beans and Rice, Veggie Wrap with hummus, salsa and vegetables in a whole wheat wrap, Giant Grilled Portobello Sandwich, Soy Cheese Pizza, Tabbouleh & Hummus Wrap, Veggie Delight Sandwich and Grilled Red Potato Sandwich. Meals cost about $10. Wed. & Thurs. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 12 a.m. Sat. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 12 a.m. Sun. CLOSED
Sizzling India 1209 W. Main St. Peoria (309) 671-9315 Click here for directions	Indian cuisine with vegan options, such as Kadai Mushroom, a portabella mushroom stew, and Tinda Masala, an Indian baby pumpkin curry dish. Offers buffet only. Buffet costs $9. 11 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
River Forest
Grandma Sally's Family Restaurant 7301 North Ave. River Forest (708) 771-2047 Click here for directions	Grandma Sally's offers a variety of vegetarian options, including veggie skillets and a veggie burger, which can be made vegan. Meals cost about $7 - $10. Mon. - Sun. 6 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Rockford
bd's Mongolian Grill 7310 Walton St. Ste. 110 Rockford (815) 397-7999 www.gomongo.com Click here for directions	Mongolian restaurant chain where diners can create their own stir-fry bowls with a variety of vegetables and sauces. Vegan sauces include the Asian black bean, chili garlic, Mongolian ginger, sweet and sour, kung pao, ponzu and Mandarin orange peel, among others. Also offers vegetarian brown or white fried rice (request no egg). Rice noodles also available. Meals cost about $12. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
India House 6430 E. Riverside Blvd. Rockford (815) 637-4771 www.indiahousechicago.com Click here for directions	Indian restaurant chain, offering several vegan options, such as various spiced roti breads, Vegetable Curry, Bhindi Masala (okra with spices), Aloo Gobi (potatoes with green peas) and Vegetable Dum Briyani (vegetable rice with spices). Meals cost about $12. Mon. - Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Mary's Market Bakery & Cafe 1659 N. Alpine Rd. Rockford (815) 394-0765 Click here for directions	American cafe with many vegetarian options, including soups, sandwiches, wraps, vegetarian chili, baked goods and more. All coffee drinks can be made with soymilk. Meals cost about $6. Mon. - Sat. 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun. 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Roscoe
Mary's Market Bistro 4431 E. State St. Roscoe (815) 397-6461 Click here for directions	American fare with a variety of vegetarian and vegan options, including roasted Portobello mushrooms, minestrone, pasta dishes and veggie burgers. Vegetarian dishes are marked on the menu. Meals cost about $6. Mon. - Sun. 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Schaumburg
Big Bowl 1950 E. Higgins Rd. Schaumburg (847) 517-8881 www.bigbowl.com Click here for directions	Fresh Chinese and Thai cuisine. Create your own dishes from the food bar or order off of the menu. Many vegetarian options, including Vegetable Pad Thai with Tofu (to make this dish vegan, ask that it be prepared without egg), Kung Pao Tofu and Spinach, Yellow Curry Vegetable Tofu and Thai Green Vegetable Tofu. A variety of vegetarian and vegan stir-fry combinations are also available. The stir-fry noodles are egg noodles, so be sure to ask for a stir-fry with jasmine rice. Meals cost about $10 - $15. Mon. - Thurs. 11:15 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11:15 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 11:15 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Hakka Wok 1851 W. Golf Rd. Schaumburg (847) 882-0910 www.hakkawok.com Click here for directions	Try the vegetable lettuce wraps, vegetarian spring rolls, fried vegetable dumplings, hot garlic tofu or tom yum soup for starters. Create your own vegetable-tofu stir-fry, using the garlic, hot black garlic or chili sauces. Menu also includes noodle dishes, such as Pad Thai and Pad Se Ewe. (Request no fish sauce, oyster sauce or egg for noodle dishes). Also offers curried vegetables, the Vegetable Delight and kung pao potatoes. Meals cost about $11. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Fri. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 5:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Sat. 12:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Sun. 12:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
India House 1521 W. Schaumburg Rd. Schaumburg (847) 895-5501 www.indiahousechicago.com Click here for directions	Indian restaurant chain, offering several vegan options, such as various spiced roti breads, Vegetable Curry, Bhindi Masala (okra with spices), Aloo Gobi (potatoes with green peas) and Vegetable Dum Briyani (vegetable rice with spices). Meals cost about $11. Tues. - Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Mon. CLOSED
Maggiano's Little Italy 1901 E. Woodfield Rd. Schaumburg (847) 240-5600 www.maggianos.com Click here for directions	Vegetarian and vegan offerings include salads and certain pastas without egg or dairy. "Joey Z's" marinara sauce contains no dairy. Chef will gladly prepare a pasta dish with olive oil and the vegetables of your choice. Meals cost about $15. Mon. - Thurs. 11:15 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11:15 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 11:15 a.m. - 9 p.m.
P.F. Chang's 5 Woodfield Mall Schaumburg (847) 610-8000 www.PFChangs.com Click here for directions	Offers many vegetarian and vegan options, including Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps, Spinach Stir-fried with Garlic, Ma Po Bean Curd, Coconut-Curry Vegetables and Garlic Snap Peas. The kitchen will convert any meat dish into a vegan one by substituting with tofu, five-spice pressed bean curd and/or vegan “oyster” sauce. Meals cost about $8. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Pita House 365 S. Roselle Rd. Schaumburg (847) 352-4750 www.PitaHouse.com Click here for directions	Middle Eastern food with options such as the Vegetarian Falafel Plate and Mama Ghannouj (char-grilled zucchini blended with tahini). Meals cost about $5. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Stir Crazy 5 Woodfield Mall Schaumburg (847) 330-1200 www.StirCrazy.com Click here for directions	Stir Crazy features Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese dishes. You can make your own stir-fry with tofu and the vegetarian sauces are labeled on cards at each table. Meals cost about $12. Mon. - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Udupi Palace 730 E. Schaumburg Rd. Schaumburg (847) 884-9510 www.UdupiPalace.com Click here for directions	South Indian vegetarian restaurant, with options such as dosas (a thin bread with vegetable fillings and sauce). Ghee (clarified butter) can be substituted with vegetable oil upon request. Meals cost about $7 - $10. Mon. - Fri. 10:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 9:45 p.m.
Skokie
Kabul House 3320 Dempster St. Skokie (847) 763-9930 Click here for directions	Afghan cuisine with vegetarian options. Several of the rice dishes are sweetened with carrots and raisins. Meals cost about $10 - $12. Tues. - Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. Mon. CLOSED
Pita Inn 3910 Dempster St. Skokie (847) 677-0211 Click here for directions	Middle Eastern food with vegetarian options. Meals cost about $5 - $7. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Slice of Life 4120 Dempster St. Skokie (708) 674-2021 Click here for directions	Italian restaurant that serves Kosher natural foods, including a variety of mock meat meals, such as the Mock Chicken Cacciatore. Monday night is Mexican night. Meals cost about $12. Mon. - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sat. 6:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Sun. 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Thai Pavilion 4654 Church St. Skokie (847) 677-1068 www.thaipavilionskokie.com Click here for directions	Most entrees can be prepared with tofu instead of meat upon request. Offers a variety of salads, as well as vegetarian soups and appetizers, such as tofu and vegetable soups, lime tofu and tofu satay. Lunch buffet always includes at least one vegetarian option. Meals cost about $8 - $10. Lunch buffet is all-you-can-eat for $6.95. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Lunch buffet is Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Springfield
Bentoh's 213 S. 5th St. Springfield (217) 544-6972 Click here for directions	A Japanese lunch restaurant serving vegan salads, spring rolls, vegetarian sushi, vegan curry and vegan pad thai. Meals cost about $8. Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sat. & Sun. CLOSED
Buffet King 2753 S. Veterans Pkwy. Springfield (217) 726-9999 http://buffetking.net Click here for directions	Buffet King's 180-item menu includes a wide array of vegan and vegetarian options. Cuisines include Chinese, Japanese, American and Italian. Offers a salad bar and sushi bar where vegetable sushi can be prepared upon request. The Mongolian bar offers tofu and vegetables that are prepared in a wok. Also offers a separate menu, which includes a mixed vegetable and rice dish, as well as several other dishes in which tofu can be substituted for meat. Lunch buffet costs $5.99. Dinner and Sunday buffets cost $8.99 - $9.99. Meals ordered off of the menu cost about $7. Mon. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Lunch hours are 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cafe Brio 524 E. Monroe St. Springfield (217) 544-0574 Click here for directions	This restaurant offers several dishes that can be made vegan. The Soba Noodle Salad and Mixed Green Salad (without bleu cheese) are great for starters. Entrees that can be made vegan include a veggie taco and vegetable sandwich for lunch or dinner. A black bean quesadilla (without cheese) is a dinner option as well. Meals cost about $11. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sat. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cara Mongolian Bar-B-Que 3431 Freedom Dr. Springfield (217) 546-5081 Click here for directions	Extensive menu offering create-your-own stir-fries. Choose tofu and vegetable options, as well as a variety of vegan sauces, such as Mongolian, BBQ and Sweet & Sour. Also offers a separate Chinese menu, including several entrees that can be made vegan by substituting tofu for meat. Entrees include Mongolian Tofu, Kung Pao Tofu, Cashew Tofu, Almond Tofu and Tofu with Pea Pods. Vegetable fried rice without egg is also available. Meals cost about $7. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Gallina's Pizza 432 E. Monroe St. Springfield (217) 522-5271 Click here for directions	Vegetable pizza (without cheese) is vegan. Side salads are also available, as well as a fried-mushroom appetizer with dairy-free and-egg-free batter. Meals cost about $12. Mon. - Thurs. 10:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. Fri. 10:30 a.m. - 12 a.m. Sat. 11 a.m. - 12 a.m. Sun. CLOSED
Gateway to India 3115 Chatham Rd. Springfield (217) 726-6890 www.GatewayToIndiaInc.com Click here for directions	Indian restaurant with a wide variety of vegetarian dishes, including dosas and channa batura. Dairy, including ghee (clarified butter), can be omitted upon request. Also offers buffet. Meals cost about $12. Wed. - Mon. 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / 4:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Tues. CLOSED
Ginger Asian Bistro 3100 W. White Oaks Dr. Springfield (217) 726-0808 Click here for directions	This Asian bistro serves a variety of vegan dishes. For starters, try the Miso Soup (contains no fish broth), Vegetable Tempura or Fried Tofu (both fried in vegan batter), Vietnamese Spring Rolls (with tofu substituted for shrimp) or the Ginger House Salad. Vegetarian entrees, which can be made vegan by requesting a vegan dressing instead of the house dressing, include Szechwan Green Beans, Ma-Po Tofu, Sauteed Asparagus, Thai Eggplant, Spicy Triple Delight, Curry Vegetable and Hot Spicy Cabbage. Noodle dishes and fried rice can also be made vegan by requesting rice noodles and no egg and no fish and oyster sauces. Also offers a vegetable sushi roll. Meals cost about $8. Mon. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Golden Dragon Restaurant 425 N. Grand Ave. E. Springfield (217) 753-2996 Click here for directions	Chinese cuisine with one vegan lunch option, the Vegetable Deluxe, and two vegan dinner options, the Vegetable Deluxe and Mushroom Tofu. Meals cost about $7. Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. / 4 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Sat. 4 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Sun. CLOSED
Head West Sub Stop 530 E. Capitol Ave. Springfield (217) 789-9101 www.myspace.com/headwestsubstop Click here for directions	Sandwich shop with a variety of vegan options. Only the rye bread is vegan. Hummus sandwich, vegetable sandwich (without mayonnaise) and veggie burger sandwich are vegan. Also offers a vegetable salad, as well as one vegan soup, the vegetarian vegetable. Meals cost about $6. Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat. & Sun. CLOSED
Head West Sub Stop 1124 W. Jefferson St. Springfield (217) 793-9101 www.myspace.com/headwestsubstop Click here for directions	Sandwich shop with a variety of vegan options. Only the rye bread is vegan. Hummus sandwich, vegetable sandwich (without mayonnaise) and veggie burger sandwich are vegan. Also offers a vegetable salad, as well as one vegan soup, the vegetarian vegetable. Meals cost about $6. Mon. - Sun. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Head West Sub Stop 3311 Robbins Rd. Springfield (217) 726-9202 www.myspace.com/headwestsubstop Click here for directions	Sandwich shop with a variety of vegan options. Only the rye bread is vegan. Hummus sandwich, vegetable sandwich (without mayonnaise) and veggie burger sandwich are vegan. Also offers a vegetable salad, as well as one vegan soup, the vegetarian vegetable. Meals cost about $6. Mon. - Sun. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Holy Land Diner Vinegar Hill Mall 107 W. Cook St. Springfield (217) 544-5786 www.springfield-vr.com/0001.html Click here for directions	A Middle Eastern, Lebanese and Greek restaurant, serving falafel, hummus, stuffed grape leaves, baba ganoush, Middle Eastern salads and more. Has a daily lunch buffet and a dinner buffet on Fridays and Saturdays. The Saturday dinner buffet is all vegetarian. Meals cost about $9. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Buffet 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.) Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. (Buffet 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.) Sun. CLOSED
Hunan Chinese Restaurant & Sushi Bar 1101 Wabash Ave. Springfield (217) 726-5760 Click here for directions	This sushi bar offers several vegan options, such as the vegetable roll, cucumber roll, avocado roll and futo maki roll (without the egg). Also on the sushi menu is miso soup, edamame and inari nigiri sushi - tofu skin pouches filled with rice. On the Chinese menu is a mixed vegetable entree, a bean curd country-style entree and several other vegetarian dishes. Meals cost about $10. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Lunch buffet is 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
International Buffet 2520 N. Dirksen Pkwy. Springfield (217) 788-8833 http://buffetking.net Click here for directions	International Buffet's 180-item menu includes a wide array of vegan and vegetarian options. Cuisines include Chinese, Japanese, American and Italian. Offers a salad bar and sushi bar where vegetable sushi can be prepared upon request. The Mongolian bar offers tofu and vegetables that are prepared in a wok. Also offers a separate menu, which includes a mixed vegetable and rice dish, as well as several other dishes in which tofu can be substituted for meat. Lunch buffet costs $5.99. Dinner and Sunday buffets cost $8.99 - $9.99. Meals ordered off of the menu cost about $7. Mon. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Lunch hours are 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Kiku Japanese Restaurant 3325 Robbins Rd. Springfield (217) 698-5458 Click here for directions	This Japanese restaurant has several vegan options, including miso soup, seaweed salad and edamame. Also offers vegan sushi rolls, such as the vegetable roll, futo maki roll (without the egg), avocado roll, cucumber roll and asparagus roll. Vegan entrees include a Vegetable Delite dish, as well as vegetable soba and udon noodle dishes. Meals cost about $10. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Little Saigon 1531 Wabash Ave. Springfield (217) 726-9633 Click here for directions	Located in the village of Jerome in Springfield, this Thai-Vietnamese restaurant offers several vegan options, including fresh spring rolls (request tofu substitute), fried tofu, oriental salad (without wonton crisps), Tom Yum soup and a curried vegetable dish. Also offers a variety of noodle dishes, including Pad Thai (request no egg and no fish sauce). Most meat dishes can be made vegan by substituting with tofu or vegetables (request no oyster sauce). Meals cost about $8. Lunch special costs about $6.50. Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Lunch special is Mon. - Sat. from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Magic Kitchen 115 N. Lewis St. Springfield (217) 525-6975 Click here for directions	This Thai restaurant will prepare almost all menu items vegan upon request, by leaving out the fish and oyster sauces and substituting tofu or vegetables for meat. Entrees include an asparagus stir-fry, cashew stir-fry, as well as ginger vegetable, basil vegetable and sweet & sour vegetable stir-fries. Entrees come with white rice. Appetizers include Tom Yum soup and papaya salad. Meals cost about $8.50. Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Sat. 4 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Sun. CLOSED
Magic Kitchen 4112 N. Peoria Rd. Springfield (217) 525-2230 Click here for directions	This Thai restaurant will prepare almost all menu items vegan upon request, by leaving out the fish and oyster sauces and substituting tofu or vegetables for meat. Entrees include an asparagus stir-fry, cashew stir-fry, as well as ginger vegetable, basil vegetable and sweet & sour vegetable stir-fries. Entrees come with white rice. Appetizers include Tom Yum soup and papaya salad. Meals cost about $8.50. Tues. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 4 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Mon. CLOSED
Mekong Cafe 1308 S. 2nd St. Springfield (217) 391-2511 www.mekongcafe.net/index.html Click here for directions	Thai-Vietnamese-Lao restaurant that will substitute tofu for meat in the majority of entrees and prepare them without fish sauce, oyster sauce and egg. Noodle entrees include Pad Thai, Pad se Euiy and Sen me Rad Na, all made with rice noodles. Rice entrees include basil stir-fry, flaming bean sprouts and an asparagus dish. Vegan soups include lemon grass and bume noodle, both with tofu instead of meat. Vietnamese noodle salad in peanut sauce and Vietnamese spring rolls are also vegan when tofu is substituted for meat. Meals cost about $8. Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sat. 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sun. CLOSED
Osaka Japanese Restaurant 1665 Wabash Ave. Springfield (217) 726-8037 www.osakaspringfield.com Click here for directions	Hibachi restaurant offering a variety of vegetarian options. Sit at the hibachi tables to watch the chefs grill your meal in front of you. Includes a Thai menu, Japanese menu, sushi bar and martini bar. Try the Japanese onion soup or miso soup for starters (neither contains fish broth). Entrees include a variety of stir-fries, including basil, garlic, ginger, mango, cashew or lemon grass. Be sure to request tofu or vegetables instead of meat, and request no fish or oyster sauces. Also offers various curries, such as red, green and panang. Noodle dishes include Pad Thai and Pad See Ew. Sushi bar offers avocado, cucumber and mixed vegetable rolls. Meals cost about $12. Mon. - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / 4:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Fri. 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / 4:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. Sat. 11 a.m. - 12 a.m. Sun. 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Pao 2824 Plaza Dr. Springfield (217) 546-4660 Click here for directions	Eclectic Asian and European cuisine. Dishes can be prepared vegan by requesting rice noodles and vegetarian sushi is available upon request. Meals cost about $15. Mon. - Thurs. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Tai Pan Chinese Restaurant 2636 Stevenson Dr. Springfield (217) 529-8089 Click here for directions	Chinese cuisine, including a wide variety of vegan options. Vegan lunch entrees are the Buddha Delight and Mixed Vegetables. Vegan dinner entrees include Hunan Tofu, Kung Pao Tofu with Peanut Sauce, Chinese Eggplant and General Tso's Vegetables. The fried tofu is a great appetizer. Lunch costs about $5. Dinner costs about $8. Tues. - Sun. 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Mon. CLOSED
Taste of Thai 3053 S. Dirksen Pkwy. Springfield (217) 529-8393 Click here for directions	Most dishes can be made vegan or vegetarian. Appetizers include Tom Yum soup and a variety of other soups that can be made vegan by substituting water for chicken broth and tofu for meat. Offers stir-fries, such as the Basil Tofu stir-fry. All of the rice dishes can be made vegan by requesting no egg or fish sauce and adding tofu. Meals cost about $7 - $10. Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. / 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sat. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. / 4 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Sun. CLOSED
Tasti Thai 2433 S. MacArthur Blvd. Springfield (217) 698-8760 Click here for directions	Thai cuisine, which includes noodle dishes, such as Pad Thai and Pad See Ewe (both without egg and fish and oyster sauces) and tofu dishes, such as garlic tofu, cashew tofu, broccoli tofu, mushroom tofu and mixed vegetable tofu. Fried rice without egg and Tom Yum soup are also available. Almost all menu items can be made vegan by leaving out the egg and fish and oyster sauces. Meals cost about $8. Mon. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sun. CLOSED
Thai Kitchen 305 Chatham Rd. Springfield (217) 726-5900 Click here for directions	Thai cuisine, which includes a variety of noodle dishes and asparagus, mushroom, bean sprout, mixed vegetable, basil and cashew entrees that can be made vegan by leaving out the egg and fish and oyster sauces and substituting tofu for meat. Fried rice is also available without egg. Meals cost about $6.50. Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat. 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sun. CLOSED
Thailand Cuisine 3124 Montvale Dr. #D Springfield (217) 787-8122 Click here for directions	Vegetarian menu includes a variety of noodle dishes, such as Pad Thai and Pad See Ewe, which can be made vegan by requesting no egg and tofu instead of meat. Additional entrees include Swimming Tofu, Hot Summer Jay (stir-fry with chili paste), vegetable curries and stir-fried vegetable dishes with various spices. Appetizers include spring rolls and Tom Yum soup. Lunch buffet also includes vegan and vegetarian options. Meals cost about $9. Mon. - Fri. 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Sat. 12 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Sun. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Tues. CLOSED Lunch buffet is Mon. and Wed. - Fri. 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
The Feed Store 516 E. Adams St. Springfield (217) 528-3355 Click here for directions	This lunch spot in downtown Springfield offers a couple of vegan and vegetarian options. Salads can be prepared without cheese and egg and a vegetable sandwich can be prepared without cheese or mayonnaise. Meals cost about $7. Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat. & Sun. CLOSED
The Garden of Eat'n 115 N. Sixth St. Springfield (217) 544-5446 www.gardeneatn.com Click here for directions	Lunch cafe that includes a variety of vegetarian and vegan salads and wraps. Most dishes can be prepared without the meat, cheese and mayonnaise. Salads include the Forbidden Fruit Salad, Greek Salad (without feta cheese) and "Your Choice" salad. Raspberry, strawberry and lemon vinaigrettes are all vegan, as well as the Italian dressing (request no Parmesan). Veggie Burger Wrap, PB&J Wrap, Greek Wrap (without feta cheese) and Veggie Panini (without mayonnaise) are vegan. Daily soup menu changes but occasionally there is vegetable soup. Meals cost about $8. Mon. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sun. CLOSED
Tokyo of Japan 2225 Adlai Stevenson Dr. Springfield (217) 585-0088 Click here for directions	This Japanese hibachi house offers several vegan options, including Thai dishes. The vegetable tempura is vegan, as well as the chef salad (request no crab meat). Other vegan options include the udon (with vegetable broth and without the kamaboko fish patty), yakisoba (without meat) and the Japanese Vegetables. Offers a cucumber roll and an avocado roll. The Thai menu includes mixed vegetable and spicy basil stir-fries with rice, as well as Thai noodle dishes, such as Pad Thai and Pad See Ewe (request no egg or fish and oyster sauces). Meals cost about $10. Tues. - Fri. 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sat. 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Mon. CLOSED
Tinley Park
Dinner By Design 7248 W. 191st St. Tinley Park (815) 464-1114 www.dinnerbydesignkitchen.com Click here for directions	Order meals 2 - 7 days in advance through Dinner By Design. Offers a variety of vegan options, including BBQ bites, kale salad, lasagna, spinach quiche, carrot cake, cheesecake and many more. Vegan offerings are prepared by local company Totally Vegan! Dinner By Design is a national chain, but only this location is served by Totally Vegan! Dishes cost about $6. Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Urbana
Courier Cafe 111 N. Race St. Urbana (217) 328-1811 www.CourierSilverCreek.com Click here for directions	Several vegetarian options, including Italian Grilled Artichoke Bagel, the Monkey Stuff - a peanut butter sandwich with sesame seeds, bananas, honey and shredded coconut, or a black bean burger. Meals cost about $6. Sun. - Thurs. 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Miko 407 W. University Ave. Urbana (217) 367-0822 Click here for website. Click here for directions	This upscale restaurant serves mostly Japanese cuisine (including Teppan and Sushi) but also includes Korean, Thai and Chinese dishes. Lunch buffet offered. Meals cost about $10. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Red Herring Vegetarian Restaurant   1209 W. Oregon St. Urbana (217) 367-2340 Click here for directions	This cafeteria-style restaurant has vegan international cuisine, serving dishes such as West African groundnut stew, tofu-spinach lasagna, jab chai, Pakistani rice and vegan baked goods. It is a nonprofit, cooperatively run business, supporting local farmers and cooperatives and using organic and natural foods whenever possible. Meals cost about $5. Tues. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat. - Mon. CLOSED
Siam Terrace 212 W. Main St. Urbana (217) 367-8424 www.siamterrace.com Click here for directions	Thai restaurant with plenty of vegan options, such as Mock Duck Basil, Seitan Meets East, Shiita-gus Tofu, Mock Duck Curry and Spicy Seitan. Please indicate no egg, fish and/ or oyster sauce when ordering. Dinner entrees cost about $9. Lunch entrees cost about $7. Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Silvercreek 402 N. Race St. Urbana (217) 328-3402 Click here for website. Click here for directions	Silvercreek's menu has a designated vegetarian section with options such as the Portobello Mushroom Sandwich, which can be made vegan by replacing the dairy-based dressing with balsamic vinegar. Meals cost about $14. Mon. - Thurs. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Strawberry Fields   306 W. Springfield Ave. Urbana (217) 328-1655 Click here for website. Click here for directions	This cafe offers a full coffee bar and vegan sandwiches, salads, smoothies, soups, desserts and more. The cafe is connected to a health food store packed with vegetarian and vegan foods. Meals cost about $6. Mon. - Sat. 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Warrenville
Stir Crazy 28252 Diehl Rd. Warrenville (630) 393-4700 www.StirCrazy.com Click here for directions	Stir Crazy features Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese dishes. You can make your own stir-fry with tofu and the vegetarian sauces are labeled on cards at each table. Meals cost about $9. Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Wayne
Nutrilicious Natural Bakery   P.O. Box 566 Wayne (847) 289-0505 www.nutrilicious.com/index.html Click here for directions	This wholesale, all-vegan bakery provides to retail establishments. Baked goods include donuts, donut holes and cookies. Pumpkin donut holes, pumpkin donuts and apple donuts are favorites. Donuts cost about $1.70 each. A dozen donut holes costs $5 and cases of any of the baked goods can be purchased through Nutrilicious' website.
Westmont
Mysore Woodlands 6020 S. Cass Ave. Westmont (630) 769-9663 Click here for directions	Indian restaurant with options such as the dosas - thin South Indian crispy pancakes stuffed with vegetable fillings. The ghee (clarified butter) in all curries and other pancakes can be replaced with vegetable oil. Meals cost about $12. Mon. - Sun. 5 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
Shree Restaurant   655 N. Cass Ave. (630) 655-1021 www.shreerestaurant.com Click here for directions	This Indian Restaurant is all vegetarian, with many vegan options. For starters, try the vegetable or tomato soups, iddly (steamed lentil donuts), samosas, or aloo tikki (potato stuffed with lentils and spices). Vegan entrees include the chana masala (chickpeas with Indian spices and herbs), aloo mutter (potatoes and peas cooked in onion and tomato sauce), rava dosas (thin wheat and lentil crepes with onion made out of rice and lentil flour) and the bangan bhartha (baked eggplant mashed and cooked with tomatoes, onion, peas and spices). The chapati (whole wheat flour bread) and the poori (whole wheat flour bread deep-fried) are also vegan. Meals cost about $11. Tues. - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Fri. 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Sat. 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Sun. 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Mon. CLOSED
Shree Vegetarian Restaurant   655 N. Cass Ave. Westmont (630) 655-1021 Click here for directions	This vegetarian Indian restaurant offers full-service dining, a lunch buffet and take-out. Reservations are required for the weekends. Lunch buffet costs $7.95. Meals cost about $10 - $12. Tues. - Thurs. & Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Mon. CLOSED
Wheaton
Noodles and Company 2019 S. Naperville Rd. Wheaton (630) 221-0011 www.Noodles.com Click here for directions	Features many Asian and Italian noodle dishes. Many dishes are vegetarian or can be made vegetarian/vegan by leaving off the fish sauce and cheese. Also has a selection of salads. Meals cost about $6. Mon. - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Wheeling
Pita Inn 122 S. Elmhurst Rd. Wheeling (847) 808-7733 Click here for directions	Middle Eastern food with vegetarian options. Meals cost about $5 - $7. Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Willowbrook
Taste of India 7243 S. Kingery Hwy. (Rt. 83) Willowbrook (630) 323-1333 www.TheTasteofIndia.com Click here for directions	Indian restaurant that offers dishes such as aloo gobi - fresh cauliflower and potatoes with ginger, tomatoes and herbs. Lunch and dinner buffets available. Meals cost about $9. Mon. - Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Wilmette
The Noodle Cafe 708 Twelfth St. Wilmette (847) 251-2228 www.TheNoodleCafe.com Click here for directions	Many vegetarian options. The chef will accommodate vegans with egg-free noodles and fresh vegetable pasta. Meals cost about $12. Mon. - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. / 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sat. 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Tomato Head 1162 Wilmette Ave. Wilmette (847) 853-0055 http://gettomatohead.com Click here for directions	Order a pizza with all of the vegetables and without the cheese, or try the grilled vegetables on pita bread, spaghetti with marinara sauce or one of many salads (request no cheese). Meals cost about $14. Mon. - Thurs. 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Woodstock
Expressly Leslie   110 S. Johnson St. Woodstock (815) 338-2833 www.expresslyleslie.com Click here for directions	This all-vegetarian cafe has many options, including hummus and pita bread, fatoush, Moroccan carrot salad, spicy olive salad and tabouli, as well as various vegetable soups, such as lentil with spinach, red lentil and veggie chili. Also offers a variety of pita pockets, including hummus and spicy olives, and Moroccan eggplant with tahini. Meals cost about $8. Mon. - Wed. & Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thurs. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sun. CLOSED

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