50 Best Vegan Restaurants near South Elgin

“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!“

“Loved our experience friendly staff and delicious food 🍱“

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

“Great beef and cheddar croissant!!! The beef is super flavorful without being overwhelming!!!“

“Clean, staff was friendly and helpful“

“Chef Abdul and his family run an amazing business! You can really taste the love and passion they put into every dish. The food is always fresh, full of flavor, and served with a smile. It’s more than just a meal, it feels like you’re part of their family. Highly recommend supporting this wonderful family business.“

“Great food!! Great atmosphere!! Very fun!!“

“first time today. had savory scone. Delicious! got 4 different sweet to go, excited to try them. Before leaving we got a Mango refresher and a strawberry refresher and they were great. Hopefully they will start shipping soon! Owner is passionate about the product and should be very proud.“

“I ordered a dairy free smash cake and a regular cake from Eye Candy Bake Shop for my daughter’s birthday. Everyone raved about the birthday cake and my daughter loved her personal cake! I was shown how to properly cut the cake and had help bringing the cake to my car - something most bakeries don’t do anymore! We will definitely order more cakes/desserts in the future!“

“the best. tacos are phenomenal“

“We had a phenomenal lunch here! It was a cold day, and we knew we needed some hot ramen. Tim-Ichi was fantastic. Really declious food, fantastic service, and a beautiful atmosphere.

We look forwarding to returning soon.

Thanks!“

“This place is a must try! I guarantee you will want to go back. They have the BEST gluten free ramen. They are very knowledgeable and helped me create a dish that was safe for me to eat. They genuinely cared about your experience. Excellent environment and service. Phenomenal food. 10/10“

“The food was great. I loved the creativity of the menu too. My server Eric could not have been nicer and more helpful. Loved how the restaurant is inside of a house w/ a tree in the dining area too! I loved my dining experience and will be back soon!“

“loved the ENTIRE vibe..I happened to be in the area & Googled coffee shops. I'm so happy I ended up here. Had a London Fog latte, blueberry muffin & avocado bacon toast. My belly was content.“

“Their food is absolutely the BEST out there. Friendly staff and delicious food ❤️….. Thank you for being so consistent too“

“Great Vegan menu! The margaritas are wonderful“

“I am a simple man. I usually get 2 eggs and some kind of meat. This place does a fine job and the other items I have tried off the menu are good as well. Usually not a long wait and has plenty of space even on Sunday. Staff is always friendly. Only complaint is that it can be on the pricier side but that's just the price of doing business nowadays. You could definitely do worse for breakfast.“

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

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

“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!“

“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!“

“Yesterday afternoon me and my wife decided to go dining at this location and it took me right back to my childhood in China. The flavors were so authentic they reminded me of the meals my grandmother used to cook. Our server was especially kind and attentive, adding a personal touch that made the experience even more memorable. The cozy atmosphere all made me feel at home. It’s rare to find a place that captures that kind of genuine comfort nowadays. Truly a special experience. Definitely would be coming back soon(:“

“The steamed BBQ pork buns are a must! Beyond delicious. I also am a huge fan of the gluten-free thin rice noddles that I substitute in my main dish typically! The spicy ramen broth is delicious (my husbands go-to). If you are in a rush, this might not be the place for you. A true mom and pap shop, perfecting every dish before serving. For my husband and I, it’s well worth the wait for the authentic divine flavors. Great portion sizes as well!“

“The best Thai food in the area!!!!“

“Amazing food and service. Made my dad's birthday super special! Definitely coming back soon!“

“Being a celiac person, I love that they have options for me and I feel safe ordering, knowing they take care in preparing the meal. The food is very tasty, I love that I can get cheese curds.“

“Great tacos & salsas! I’ll be back to try other items on the menu.“

“Marisol is THE best! We all came from out of town to celebrate birthdays and she just did an amazing job and had such an awesome vibe! Food was too die for! So yummy!“

“We love Egg Harbor in Geneva,IL. Fantastic menu, superb staff, all round great place. Bring back chilled overnight oats!“

“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!“

“Food is delicious. The atmosphere is welcoming and chill. The staff is wonderfully friendly and accommodating. We were there with my 7 and 10 year old for dinner. My son has special needs and they were so great with him. At the end of the dinner when they could see I was struggling a bit with my son, one server came to me and said, “don’t worry mama, we got you.” So kind. Thank you Stockholms for being an amazing place. Highly recommend. Highly highly recommend.“

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

“Amazing service and amazing food!“

“The food is delicious every time.“

“We love it! I highly recommend to all my airbnb guests staying at the Koi Whisperer Sanctuary!! Love & Light… M“

“We just had our Mom's 90th surprise birthday party here. The staff was fabulous! A big thank you to Mary, Sofia and Romy in particular. They helped usher her in, they refrigerated the cake for us, they took care of everything! I highly recommend Bennigan's for a party.“

“Great food great service excellent atmosphere to just chill and enjoy glass of wine or drink eat dance just good old classic restaurant ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Best Venue in Batavia, the owner Melissa is a Godsend. The food is outstanding and the staff are all super welcoming and fun. We love playing here every year. The Beer Garden is #1 if you haven’t checked it out yet… what’s wrong with you???“

“This is my first time in Illinois, and this is one of the best places I've ever tried. I would surely come back on our next vacation. ❤️“

“Lunch specials are RIDICULOUS!!! $9.99 for a HUGE sandwich, soup, and choice of mac n cheese, fries and other choices….don’t walk RUN to the flagship in St Charles, U R welcome!!! Thank me later!!!!“

“We had Somsri’s Thai Cuisine for the first time tonight and everything we ordered was delish! The crab rangoons, basil rice, and massaman curry were fire! Definitely a new favorite spot close to home 🫶🏽“

“Stopped in for lunch today. The owner was very nice! Food was fresh and came out fairly quickly, everything was delicious. I will be back again soon to try out more of the menu!“

“Excellent food, wonderful quiche and soups. Always a win!“

“I’ve eaten at Bleuroot twice when traveling through Chicago for hockey trips. Every bite has been phenomenal and there have been many “Oh you’ve got to try this” shared plates. The staff are amazing and this is a place where it’s okay to be loud and boisterous and joyful. Thanks to Maria and the crew for a great experience (and excellent customer service mailing me back a pair of prescription sunglasses I left on the table!). Looking forward to a third visit in November!“

“Delicious and awesome service!“

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

“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!“

“Maple Leaf slaps. First time coming here, I was expecting the usual - a coffee shop that has ok food but coffee is the main focus. Nope. The food here is excellent! I am an absolute stickler when it comes to breakfast restaurants.. the vast majority sling out the same boring mediocre meals or are the pretentious breakfast place that sounds better than it is. This was the best breakfast I’ve had in a long time. It’s intentionally not fancy; just quality ingredients cooked correctly. Those hash browns were on point and I could tell they hand shredded those taters the ole fashioned way. The sandwich, again nothing fancy, it just felt like the way I would make it at home and it was perfect - garlic aioli for the win. If I had to critique something, the English muffin could have been better but it was perfectly fine. The breakfast alone would rival any breakfast in a 20 mile radius but - don’t forget the coffee! The coffee was great too. Most coffee places just lack in the breakfast department, I was presently surprised with ML. We even tried a gluten free donut - wow. They had some other bakery items that looked really good as well. 10/10 highly recommend.“

“We've been going there for awhile and lately it just seems like a better place! Best service, food quality is better, drinks are great, and very reasonable!“

“Nosh has very quickly become our favorite breakfast place! The food is stellar, the staff is outstanding! Whether its your first time in or your hundredth, you are treated like friends. There is a reason we eat there sometimes multiple times a week!“