50 Best Vegan Restaurants near Elmwood Park

“Saw this place on TikTok. Did not disappoint! The fresh pasta is awesome and the paninis out of this world. Not to mention, large selection of fresh gelato was a plus.“

“This place was good. I came here for lunch and ordered the 2.50$ chicken tinga lunch special taco. It was very flavorful and a good serving of the meat, also ordered the horchata since you need to order it with a drink. The service was great, people were very friendly and attentive.“

“I ate dinner at Donny G's several hours ago and am still thinking about my memorable fine-dining experience. I ordered the cream of broccoli soup, shrimp de jonghe, and chicken marsala. All three were really delicious. The sauces on the shrimp and chicken were outstanding. Hector was my waiter, and I appreciate his excellent service. I always look forward to dining at Donna G's because this restaurant never disappoints.“

“Been going here for over 45 years and never had one bad meal. The remodeled restaurant is fantastic and very comfortable.“

“They have some amazing people working. The games are fun and the LAVANDER lemonade . wow.. Will be back time n time again 🎰“

“Nice dinning room, and great staff. Every dish was great tasting. We had a party of 12 and they did great.“

“I tried to order and the girl didn't understand English nor Spanish. She wanted to take the order but because of language barrier she got someone else. Guy was nice and recommended a pomegranate something cause I didn't like. Be careful the were charging me $1.49 fir sauces without telling me. He made it sound like they came free with chicken wings. I also asked him if onion rings were beer battered or breaded? He had no clue what that meant. Btw they are breaded and pretty good. They had good fries too. My daughter got a burger I think she liked. They have a cool machine to take a picture but its broken in back. I wanted the $20 wings but dude rang me fir two 10 pieces at $24. I corrected him in the end overcharging me $4. With experience of ringing my food not the best. Btw buffalo wings way better than the plain wings. Plain wings were looking disgusting and was super flavorless and bit cooked all the way. I went home a put in airfryer.“

“Muy rico todo 😋😋 fresco ..“

“lo más importante es que esta limpio y el lugar muy acogedor me encanta el helado con frutas 😋“

“Absolute dominance from a restaurant that is less than a month old. You thought you've had it all, that Chicago couldn't possibly have yet ANOTHER banger in Wicker Park, but i'll be damned, here we are. The cracklin' shrimp is so well done, I would eat a bowl of it. Lemony, spicy, deep fried deliciousness. The half chicken was among the best I've ever had (whatever that green sauce was, was KILLING IT) not to mention my wife's elote lasagna?!?! I can't wait to go back. THE MANAGER EVEN SMELLED GREAT. Victory!“

“Tapsilog, tocilog, fried fish, halo halo.“

“It was my first time here and I absolutely loved it! The food and the ambiance were amazing. We had a wonderful dinner outside on the patio and I really appreciated that they offer dairy free options also.

A special thank you to our servers, Umayim, Ozge and Fatih. They were all incredibly friendly, attentive and made our experience even better!“

“my best friend and I just had the BEST experience at the whale! Our waitress taylor was incredible and the manager (so sorry but we never got his name because he was just being so nice to us) was incredible as well. We will definitely return with friends and recommend anyone to try it out! classy, but not snobby, cool decor, warm kind and accommodating staff, and great food and cocktails are just the cherry on top! try the carrot cake after your meal :) Thank you again to taylor and the manager again <3“

“Wonderful restaurant. Food was excellent very close to what I had in Rome. Staff very friendly and made our dining very enjoyable! Go here!!“

“Amazing breakfast spot that was a random find while in the area. Great service and really cute atmosphere. Kids meals are free with adult purchase & the portions of my son’s teddy bear pancakes were huge! Actually portions of everything is huge. The churro French toast was incredibly delicious and included as a side to my omelette…small upcharge well worth it!! If ever in the area again it will be a must to to revisit!“

“Foodie and gals it’s are addictive. Warning!! 💕💕💕💕“

“The food sounded fancy and tasted SO good! Our server, Andrew, came up with the most delicious drinks! Superb service! We’ll be back!!“

“Ate there for the first time tonight. I am vegan and my husband is an Omni. Chef Bill came out and waited on us personally, and gave us menu recommendations, all of which were delicious! The ambiance was so relaxing and peaceful; it was a nice respite from a busy day and I didn’t want to leave. Reasonably priced as well: shared appetizer, two teas, two entrees, and two desserts was $60. Will definitely be back for many more dinners!“

“I am late writing my review but I had to write it !! I visited provare chicago On july 8th !! From start to finish this restaurant gets 5 starts . The decor was nice and set a perfect atmosphere for a great night . We were greeted immediately upon arrival and seated within 5 minutes of being there . Once seated the wait staff began their introduction's on drinks and popular menu item's. After my party ordered drinks and appetizers a gentleman came over (not sure if he was the manager) and introduce himself and made sure we were having a great experience. Appetizers were amazing!! We couldn't wait for dinner!! Our entrées we just as good if not better ! Everything was cooked and seasoned to perfection! When we didn't think the night could get even better the entire wait staff and the gentleman that came over before stopped and recognized my friend for her birthday and brought over a birthday surprise!! I live 307 miles and this place was definitely worth the drive !!!“

“Excellent food, attentive wait staff.“

“best falafel and lentil soup i had in chicago by far. cheap, fast, and rly yum. i can't have the pita bread that comes with the soup so they throw me an extra falafel everytime. great place & P.S. its cash only! Updated from previous review on 2026-08-18“

“Outstanding! Highly recommended Knowledgeable, friendly staff and incredible experience“

“We love their Filipino breakfast combos. Service is excellent as well.“

“This place was really something. Let's start with the fact that this place is huge, and not only that, but it is beautiful. In top of that, they have a really good beer selection along with exquisite food, too.

If you're in town, do yourself a favor and stop by this gem.“

“We went last night for the first time… Great menu options, food was delicious, portions were perfect, staff was really nice. I had the Grilled Salmon, he had the Braised Pork Shoulder…definitely recommend both.“

“I'm from Iowa, took a little weekend trip to Chicago. A friend told us we HAD to try Lula's. SO thankful we did. I will be traveling back to Chicago just to take my mom here. Outstanding service from every single employee, incredible food, and just overall 10/10. Absolutely recommend.“

“Enjoyed my first Hot Toddy here!!“

“the food was excellent hubby and I will be back again!!“

“Great service and delicious food;)“

“Excellent service very clean very delicious food well recommended 100%“

“Went there today for the first, but definitely not last time. The food was extraordinary.“

“As Islanders living here, this place is a piece of of home. Onolicious grinds!“

“Very please with the service we received. We were sat at a hidden table not much attention but nick our server was very friendly and excellent service from much appreciated“

“Very tasty sundubu, delicious sides, and good service.“

“Good Cuban food !!! Pleasant place“

“Thank you Fernando and Ismael at 5 rabanitos!! Great food, great drinks and great service. Can’t wait to go back!“

“This is hands down the best ramen I’ve had since Japan! I ordered the spicy miso ramen, and everything about it was absolutely delicious. The broth had the perfect balance of rich, savory, and spicy flavor without being overwhelming.

The ramen noodles were perfect, the texture and consistency were exactly what I look for in good ramen, and they paired so well with the meat and flavorful broth. The meat was also incredibly tender and delicious, making every bite so satisfying.

I also tried the karaage, and it was SO good! It was perfectly crispy on the outside while still being juicy and tender on the inside.

Honestly, this ramen was so good that I completely forgot to take a before picture because I was too busy eating it! 🤣 Thank you for such an amazing meal!I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Great happy hour daily 5-6pm The burgers are so good !! Always fun“

“The pastries are very delicious! I have a variety of them. They are some of the best I have had in unexpected combinations. The latte I had was floral and balanced. It was a Lavender Latte. If you love coffee and pastries, you do not want to miss out on this experience. Cafe Calida has a selection that is full of flavor that is truly sure to delight. Visit them today to see for yourself. Check their hours of operation.“

“I recently was visiting Chicago and as a habit, I searched for Best Gluten Free bakery and discovered Defloured. What an amazing place. As a Celiac, finding good GF baked goods is rare to find. Wow what a selection. I purchased a chocolate cupcake, two love pucks, cinnamon rolls, poppy lemon bread, baguette, and aNutella sandwich cookie. Everything was really delicious. I mean world class quality. I now plan on making regular visits to Chicago so I can load up and fill my freezer with possibly the best GF baked goods in the U.S. I’ve tried a lot.“

“After hearing about Omarcito’s from Triple D, we had to try it. The owner, Omar, is hilarious and has a great personality. He greeted everyone as they walked up and held genuine conversations. My husband and I ordered a few different items, and we were not disappointed. The ingredients are fresh and you could tell the meat is marinated because it was super tender. This place is a must!!“

“This is one of my favorite vegan Mexican restaurants. Chef Patricia is so sweet. I almost always get the Carne Asada burrito but I’ve loved everything I have tried. The nachos & tacso are so good too. The peanut butter cookies are probably the best I’ve ever had. I love the chocolate mini Bundt cake.“

“A must try spot! Great food, coffee and atmosphere! Definitely recommend!“

“Stopped in for lunch. The salads were excellent, gumbo delicious, and the corn bread is out-if-this-world amazing!“

“Wonderful service and excellent rolls!! Overall great experience“

“Great food and eclectic music. We will definitely be back the next time we’re in town.“

“We stopped in today on a tip and what a delicious treat! Highly recommend!“

“I finally got a chance to check out and it did NOT disappoint. The burrito is SO good; tasty, filling, a little spicy, and truly the perfect size. The green salsa it comes with was also a really good spice level for me. I can’t wait to try more on the menu!“

“Fabulous food! Pleasant surroundings, and friendly staff.“

“Excellent food, friendly staff, cozy atmosphere.“