50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants near Glencoe

“Always a wonderful meal at Meg’s. Food, service, ambience, staff....all are outstanding!!!! A true treasure in Glencoe!!!“

“Excellent food , service and atmosphere at reasonable prices , lots of choices on menu and and large selection of pastries and cakes which you can take home .“

“This was my first time in Glencoe to watch a show at Writer’s Theater, and I stopped by this place for a meal before the show. It seems to be the only Chinese restaurant in the entire town and also one of the few places both open at night and relatively affordable.

My friend and I ordered the Walnut Shrimp Special and Sauteed Green Beans. We were told it would take 30 minutes, so we sat inside to wait, and the food came out right on time and piping hot. You can’t dine in the restaurant though, as they don’t have a dining license.

9 times out of 10, Chinese takeout will always hit for me, and Shanghai Garden was no exception. The green beans were flavorful and well-sauteed. The walnut shrimp had a nice crispy texture, tangy taste, and also came with broccoli and crispy noodle pieces.

The portions are large for the price and they also included a large box of rice with our order. For just $15 per person, we had a good amount of leftovers. Overall great value, tasty food, generous portions, friendly service— I would love to return if I’m in the area again!
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Price (relative to peers): 4.5/5
Food: 4.5/5
Ambience: N/A

Overall Value: 4.5/5“

“Great food and a great atmosphere!“

“great fried chicken. very friendly owners. would definitely recommend“

“Always reliably good food in a quiet atmosphere where one can actually have a conversation with other diners without shouting. Service was good, if a little prompt. Menu,, as usual, has so much variety for vegetarians and even non-vegetarians will find delicious food to eat.“

“Had one of the best meals I've ever had- and I've been everywhere! Great service, the atmosphere was heavenly- sat on the patio. The food was delicious and eclectic- they have wonderful happy hour choices between 3-6pm- and $15 full meal specials.JUST WONDERFUL!!!!!“

“I loved this place! Excellent food and service. Very friendly atmosphere. Store front is well lit and nicely organized. Our table was clean. The plates were very nice.
Only room for improvement may just be deep cleaning aspects. Otherwise, I will be coming back for the authentic food!“

“Fried shrimp jianbing was a delectable combination of so many textures and flavors wrapped up in a freshly griddled crepe. The textural contrast between the shatteringly crispy wonton sheet and the soft, chewy crepe was downright addictive. Every bite was flavorful: smoky, savory, slightly sweet, a little spicy, and wildly satisfying. It's the comfort of street food in one messy, glorious handful.“

“I travel to the area for work and always love coming here! ♥️♥️“

“Fantastic restaurant in the neighborhood serves excellent food and donuts and takes care of the neighborhood and the world. So grateful for their presence in Rogers Park. Also the peach spicy Sammy is to die for.“

“One of my favorite Rogers Park restaurants! Everything is made by hand and they truly care about what’s on your plate. Friday night pizza is amazing, and I could not love their cocktails more. I also love that they have a core menu, but always have really fun and delicious specials.“

“We went to Zentli on a Sunday evening. The ambience was welcoming and the waitstaff friendly and helpful. We ordered vegan food which was fresh, delicious and filling. My husband thought the Zentli Salad was excellent. We both had tacos (Nopales, zetas and verduras). We shared the vegan dessert, plantains with a vegan caramel cream sauce, which was quite tasty. We will return , perhaps for a weekend brunch.“

“We're from out of town and stopped in for dinner after visiting a nearby museum and our pizza was delicious. The staff is extremely friendly and took excellent care of us. Cannoli we're great as well. We're over an hour away, but we will be back!“

“Afghan Kabab has amazing food with rich flavor and good quality. The kababs are juicy, well-seasoned, and cooked perfectly. The rice is soft and fragrant, and the portions are generous. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the staff are friendly and respectful. Overall, it’s a great place to enjoy authentic Afghan food, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves kababs and traditional meals“

“best service! And delicious chocolate pie!“

“Today was my first time at Egg Harbor Evanston for breakfast, and I want to start by thanking Sam, our waitress. She was incredibly welcoming and kind and truly made us feel special.

The food was amazing! All my requests were accommodated, and everything arrived hot, fresh, and absolutely delicious. I had the skillet with bacon and eggs—amazing! The waffle was perfectly soft and fluffy, with just the right amount of Nutella and banana.

Bonus points for the coffee! They bring a whole thermal carafe to the table, which is so convenient—you don’t have to wait for refills, the coffee is there whenever you need it. And the mugs are so cute, I honestly wanted to take one home!

Overall, it’s a very pleasant and lovely place to eat. Great food, great service, and a wonderful atmosphere. Thank you! ☕🍳🧇“

“I love this place I've been coming here since I was 17. I raised my sons here as I am 45 and still come here. fantastic.“

“Great food and fantastic service! Also really helpful with diatary restrictions.“

“this place was great the service and the food 👌“

“OH! Are you in for a TREAT when you dine here. The food is sensational. We have traveled all of the world and lived all over the United States. The cuisine here is unique and out of this world. The recipes are unique to this restaurant. We have eaten at other Ethiopian restaurants. They do not even register next to this one. The Proprietor is SOOOOO nice. And, ask him what brought him to the United States. It's an emotionally moving story. If you haven't had Ethiopian cuisine before, it is NOT scary. There are hardy vegetarian and meatatarian dishes. So, there's something for everyone. And, the dishes that are spicy are mild. So, don't worry about your sensitive belly. The meal is a SHARED experience. So, make sure you bring friends. They will thank you afterwards for sure☺“

“I strongly recommend them, the food is good I'll come for more“

“Great place for masala tea and chaat.“

“This pizza is so good! I wish they were open more often“

“First time in 10 years since I haven’t had Dennys in general. As my return. Good customer service, staff are pleasant, The Triple Burger is delicious. Highland Park is very safe and I will be coming back!“

“As a Korean, i think this place has the best 해물파전 (seafood pancake). I truly loved how crispy it was without being greasy, and how packed it was with juicy vegetables and a generous amount of seafood. Everyone should order it here!

We also got the fish roe and spicy cod soups which were perfect in the cold winter weather.

The people here are very friendly and we had a great meals thanks to them! Would definitely recommend this place for authentic good Korean food in Chicago :)“

“Great dinner, service and atmosphere!“

“Food was excellent as always and our server Moses made it extra special. Always one of my favorites!“

“fantastic food. great flavors and large portions. love the Huli Huli chicken and pork belly combo meal. I loved the poke nachos. thanks for your hospitality will be back.“

“I really like this place! I had the Tantanmen ramen and chicken karaage and both were bomb. Great service too. We were seated quickly and our food came out in under 10 mins. 5/5 stars in my book!“

“It is always a pleasure dining here. Wonderful service is always provided. Great food with large portions. The cocktails are amazing! Let’s not forget the tasty appetizers and scrumptious desserts!!! GA must try!! You will not be disappointed!!“

“Exactly what you expect from a French brasserie. Excellent food, wine and service. Love.“

“The food is incredible! The owners know how to treat their customers. So professional and caring I am hooked!! Everyone must visit this restaurant I highly recommend it!!“

“An intimate space, but the entrées and desserts were excellent and the service was pleasant and efficient. A modest, but reasonable wine list.“

“Absolutely incredible. Very very nice staff and guy took our order. Explained everything so clearly and was extra patient while me and my friend decided what we wanted to order. We also came in at a weird time for lunch (2:30pm). Guy was so great. Split everything in our order for us because we wanted to share. Food was absolutely amazing to match the service. 5 stars. Well done.“

“Service and food all outstanding. I will be going back.“

“First time we were here and we will be back. Were looking for a different nice italian place other than our usual ones on the north shore. Excellent food, attentive service. My wife and I split a large caesar salad. I had risotto buscaiolo which was very good and was a huge portion for a risotto. My wife had the veal marsala. Again very good and generous. Finished with lemon mascarpone cake which really hit the spot.“

“Review written 02/09/2026. It was tasty. Cheddar bagel with chive cream cheese.

However it was unclear what was really available to order, prices were unclear etc.

Menu should be updated for clarity.

Also note there is a 4% fee to use a card, so I recommend to bring cash.

And note the parking lot is 1-way so be careful to enter from correct way“

“Tapas is definitely a 10/10! From the amazing service to the food & drinks! Great family friendly environment. We booked last minute reservations for a small gathering to celebrate my dad's birthday. Everything went well, even with it being so last minute! The Seafood Paella, Drinks, All the TAPAS, & wow the Biscocho borracho!“

“Absolutely delicious food perfect customer service Decent prices very clean place“

“Great food. Very friendly staff!!“

“once I stepped inside everybody started greeting me it was very lovely experience. I always thought that my mom had the best food, but after I tried their food it quickly became my favorite food/place to go. Really tasty, clean environment, and lovely people.“

“Great food! fast service for carryout!“

“Muy bueno muy limpio mucha amabilidad del personal ricos desayunos“

“Greeted with a friendly smile by the young woman behind the counter. Brought glass bottle of water and glass to the table. Food was brought out in a few minutes. Food delicious and Carmel latte was good. The sourdough bread was delicious. Asked to one if my breakfast spots in town.“

“The service is outstanding. The food is delicious.“

“30 yr customer, will never see me again, ordered soup of the day chicken with a large pasta noodle, did not care for it at all, 75% broth in large container, expressed my disappointment to Kathy, did not offer apology or to make it right,“

“Най готиното Българско заведение в Чикаго вече без конкуренция даже.Има и други места по Чикаго ама ги развалиха…не стават“

“First time at Lola’s, first off holy cow they were busy however the staff did an amazing job! The service was on point taking into consideration that they were slammed the whole time we were there. I’d recommend this place to anyone looking for a good dining experience.“

“Had an amazing lunch today at Spirit Elephant. Started with a delicious mushroom soup, followed by the best buffalo chicken egg rolls I’ve had. Main course was a double smash impossible burger with garlic aioli and Gouda cheese. I was stuffed, but I miss carrot cake so when I saw it on the menu I had to order it. Hands down the best carrot cake vegan or not!“