Best Vegan Restaurants in Lakeview & Wrigleyville (60657)
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
The Chicago Diner
A meat-free diner where crisp fries and sweet potato fries are baked into almost every classic plate.
Notable Picks
8.9
At this Lakeview East landmark, plates of vegan and vegetarian comfort food almost always land with a side of crisp fries or sweet potato fries that actually compete with the mains. Since 1983, locals have used it as the go-to spot when they want diner-style baskets of fries, burgers, and shakes without the meat, making it one of the most culturally important fry stops in the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sweet Potato Fries, Seasoned French Fries, Radical Reuben Sandwich
What makes it special: A meat-free diner where crisp fries and sweet potato fries are baked into almost every classic plate.
8.3
Fancy Plants Cafe is a 100% vegan daytime cafe in East Lakeview from chef-owner Kevin Schuder, focused on coffee, pastries, and composed breakfast and lunch plates. Since 2019 it’s built a following for carrot “lox” bagels, croissant sandwiches, and seasonal pastries in a cozy, plant-filled room with sidewalk seating.
Must-Try Dishes:
Croissant Breakfast Sandwich, Carrot Lox Bagel, Breakfast Burrito
What makes it special: A dedicated vegan cafe where house-baked pastries and breakfast plates pair with serious coffee.
Worthy Picks
#3
Latin Vegan
7.7
Latin Vegan is a Lakeview East ghost-kitchen concept specializing in vegan Latin comfort food built for delivery and takeout. Bowls, burritos, burgers, empanadas, and a long list of smoothies and açaí bowls make it a practical plant-based option for weeknight or late-night orders.
Must-Try Dishes:
Vegan Burrito, Vegan Bowl, Hearts of Palm Empanada
What makes it special: Delivery-first vegan Latin comfort food offering bowls, burritos, and snacks into late night.