50 Best Vegan Restaurants near East Dundee

“Would be hard to find a better or more diverse breakfast restaurant. Friendly and quick service. Attentive to keeping my coffee cup warm. Love the signature Benedicts and rotating specials. Gets busy on weekend mornings but waits are rarely long and so worth it.“

“We recently had the pleasure of dining at Aliano’s Ristorante, and the entire experience was exceptional from start to finish.

The atmosphere was warm, inviting, and perfectly set the tone for a relaxing evening. Every detail—from the ambiance to the presentation of the food—reflected true care and quality. The dishes were absolutely delicious, full of flavor, and clearly made with fresh ingredients.

What truly made our visit unforgettable, though, was our server, Waylon. He was outstanding. Attentive without being overbearing, friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in making sure we had a great experience. His recommendations were spot-on, and his professionalism and personality elevated the entire meal.

It’s not often you come across service that memorable, but Waylon absolutely delivered. We’ll definitely be back—and we’ll be asking for him again!

Highly recommend this spot if you’re looking for amazing food and top-tier service.“

“Once you eat here, you will not want to eat anywhere else.“

“Great Vegan menu! The margaritas are wonderful“

“BEST peanut butter smoothie bowl I have ever had! Staff is super knowledgeable and they have everything you could ever need for your healthy lifestyle. 10/10 recommend and I can’t wait to go back. Thanks Digz!“

“Great place for breakfast“

“This is some of the very best ramen I have ever had. And it's in my backyard!! After spending 2 weeks working on Los Angeles and going to ramen places every day, I fell in love with ramen in a way that found its way to the core of my heart. In the Chicago land area, for years, there was really only 2 places that were amazing. And to be honest, better than the places in LA. But then Tatsu opened and my wife and I were judgemental at first.... Until we ate it. The ramen is un-freaking-believably amazingly mouth watering and the service of the staff is just so welcoming and warm and real. I never feel rushed even when the place is packed (I'm looking at you Saturday nights). I feel like they want me here. And I'm happy to be so. Tatsu has become my absolute favorite ramen place to go to.

I'm actually nervous about going to Japan this year because of all the ramen shops we already have lined up to visit .. but something in me is screaming that when I get home to Elgin I will be welcomed with my favorite Spicy Garlic Tonkatsu waiting for me.

I can not recommend this place enough. Even my non-ramen-crazy friends all love it.“

“Our cake was amazing and it tasted amazing. We will be using sweets by kash exclusively from now on!“

“Great food. Fresh, not overcooked. Nice menu, not too big. Better than Egg Harbor!! Need more locations!“

“Great quality french pastries. Excellent service . Highly recommended“

“SYRUP is one of the best local breakfast and brunch restaurants and I would highly recommend it to people who live around Algonquin. Great food and hot tea selection!“

“Absolutely delicious pizza, apps and dessert!! Very helpful when planning a lacrosse team dinner for CG. Jill and her team are wonderful to work with!!“

“the best. tacos are phenomenal“

“Delicious ice cream and the kids cone is the perfect size for my 3 year old!“

“We went to Woodfire for my birthday. The food and service is excellent. Vicki was our server and she was very friendly and attentive. The food is so fresh and homemade. The pizza crust is crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside. There is an assortment of types of pizza, but the cheese pizza is the best I’ve ever had. The pasta is rich and delicious. It’s cooked perfectly and the vodka sauce is amazing. The appetizers, home brewed beer, and desserts are phenomenal too. Step aside Coopers Hawk, I have a new favorite restaurant!“

“Will definitely be going back. Food was amazing staff was fantastic. Menu was very well laid out. 5-5 stars“

“Tonight I decided to venture out and try this restaurant my family has been RAVING about called Al’s Cafe in Downtown Elgin! I sat upstairs and had this lovely server named Marcie! She recommended the monthly special called “Moonstruck” and it was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! The ambience, service and food is unmatched! If you are looking for a great night out I highly recommend Al’s Cafe!“

“I love getting my morning coffee from Elder + Oat a few times a week. It is a little bit of a haul from my house but totally worth it. Have usually get their monthly seasonal cold brew I have never disliked it. Nicole is the sweetest barista! I highly recommend this cute coffee shop!“

“Love the food, Wine Wednesdays and of course the amazing staff!“

“Best food in the county, hands down.“

“Delicious unique fare and cocktails. City vibe in the suburbs. Recommend the Vine margarita, braised short rib panini, and holy grail grilled cheese. We’ll be back to support this local restaurant especially because the staff is so friendly.“

“Great dairy free options!“

“Family and I had some great food tonight. Large portions too. Will be back.“

“Delicious champurrado !!! love it !! Very nice staff!“

“Best bagels! I love their Swiss cheese bagel. Wonderful staff. Excellent sandwiches and soup. Very cleam!!“

“Loved our experience friendly staff and delicious food 🍱“

“Party sushi Trays - Fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented — every bite was perfection.“

“Jude’s offers small plates perfect for sharing with friends. The food choices are plentiful and reflect different culinary choices so they offer things you can’t get elsewhere in CL. The environment is warm and welcoming. Staff provide service that makes sure the experience is a good one.“

“Food was amazing! The best Lao food in Chicagoland. Service was great. The restaurant really has a cozy, homey feel. If you’re not sure what to order, or are new to Lao food, the staff is very friendly and can recommend something perfectly suited to your taste. I got the Nam Neung platter and had so much fun making my own wraps! The Lao beef jerky strips and sticky rice are bomb!“

“So amazing! Waiter, Charles was awesome and so was greeter, Elizabeth Food and drinks were amazing! Ambience also amazing! New favorite restaurant! I can’t say enough good about everything!“

“We love Cary Dairy so much!“

“Food is deliciously prepared. Servers are courteous and in a friendly mood! 👏🏽🤝“

“First time eating at this Japanese restaurant very nice very clean
Food is exceptional they serve large portions
The server that we have was excellent in the atmosphere was spot on. They have Booth seating you can sit at the bar or you can sit in front of the hibachi grill and hopefully your eyebrows don't get singed lolol the cooks put on a show so there is a little bit of flame involved. We were sitting at least 10 ft away from one of those grills and felt the heat I am surprised that people have their little children very close to that fire from the grill
But other than that everything was excellent and will be coming back very soon“

“The sweet owner walked across the tracks this morning to give my daughter an avocado egg sandwich before taking the train to Chicago. He heard my daughter wanted one and he was so kind to Bring her one. Btw my daughter enjoyed it on the train! Thank you again for your hospitality!“

“Great place! Our party of 5 bellied up to the bar and had a great time. Jim our server and Scott the bartender made some great recommendations on drinks and apps. Watermelon margarita was the best one in the flight we had. The Tequilla Old Fashion was fantastic! Definitely made new friends and will be back often“

“Our favorite ramen spot close to home! So happy their squash curry ramen is back! I’m been dreaming about it!“

“It's a great local restaurant for birthdays and other events!! Delicious food and wine as well as wonderful service!!“

“Great food, great service. Feel like I am at home in my momma's kitchen eating the best pancakes in the world.“

“One of the best, most friendly dining experiences I’ve ever had! The food was great, but the men working were even better! What a joy this has been! Steven J Stahl“

“The cupcakes are creative and delicious! I like the carrot cake one with bunny ears, and the one with pink buttercream and the Cheshire cat grin.“

“New to the area and tried out the nearest breakfast place— we were not disappointed! The pancake and crispy hash browns were delicious!!! The restaurant was very clean and our sever was very nice and attentive. We will definitely be back.“

“hot oven grinders with extra hot peppers tomatoes &pickles one to eat there one to take home“

“Definitely recommend this cafe to anyone!! Friendly service lady even gave us free juice samples tastes great. And by far the best coffee Frappuccino ever tried you can tell their ingredients are made with fresh beans rich in flavor. Thank you for being a great small cute shop 10/10!!!“

“The food is delicious every time.“

“Great food. Great service.“

“Leo was our Server and he did amazing, he was able to take care of us although we saw him handle a party of 24. Even though it was only two of us he treated us like we were the party. We appreciate servers like Leo. And shoutout to the manager Jon, nicest guy in the world. Came to check on us and chatted it up. It’s people like Jon that make the world a better place. And lastly shoutout to the back of the house. The food was amazing , my mother loves this place. Keep doing what you are doing.“

“Heaven on pizza! Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmy“

“Tried this place for the first and definitely not last time on 1/4 (Orland Park location). Absolutely delicious! The person taking orders was so helpful and patient with our many questions. Service was quick and everything was so flavorful and cooked perfectly.“

“The food was outstanding and the waitresses did an awesome job. It seemed like they were extremely busy but never showed it. Very professional“

“NPT is the best pizza in the suburbs of Chicago! It is Neopolitan style pizza and they have pasta dishes as well. Their appetizers are excellent, their Tiramisu is top notch, and they have a good selection of wines and Italian sodas. Get over to NPT for authentic Neopolitan pizzas!“