Best Vegan Restaurants in Lincoln Square (60625)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: June 2026
Our Top Pick
Nhu Lan Bakery
A bakery-backed banh mi counter with rare, sustained local validation for speed and consistency.
Notable Picks
8.4
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A high-volume Vietnamese bakery-and-sandwich counter where the move is classic banh mi on crackly bread, built fast and consistently. It’s strongest when you order one house-style sub and a light side (spring rolls or a pastry) instead of turning it into a full menu tour.
Must-Try Dishes:
House Special Banh Mi, Roast Pork Banh Mi, Spring Rolls
What Makes it Special: A bakery-backed banh mi counter with rare, sustained local validation for speed and consistency.
8.3
A culture-forward coffee shop with plant-based drinks and confections that lean “treat yourself” without the crash. The room works for lingering, but the best read is one craft latte plus one pastry or snack—then decide if you’re settling in.
Must-Try Dishes:
Strawberry cashew cream bagel, Green Power bagel sandwich, Goat cheese + cucumber + avocado bagel sandwich
What Makes it Special: Bagel sandwiches built around distinctive spreads and health-leaning combinations.
8.2
A vegan dessert stop that focuses on fun flavors and a clean, cheerful scoop-shop vibe. Go in with a plan—one soft-serve build or one sundae—so you actually remember what to reorder next time.
Must-Try Dishes:
Oat-milk soft serve swirl, Candy Bar sundae, Affogato
What Makes it Special: Vegan oat-milk soft serve built for dairy-like texture and flavor.
#4
Café Más
8.1
A vegan café built for repeat visits: coffee drinks, savory breakfast/lunch plates, and sweets in a bright, mural-forward room. It’s strongest when you treat it like a tight order—one hot item, one pastry, one drink—so you can dial in favorites fast.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mushroom taco, Molletes, Mazapán latte
What Makes it Special: A vegan coffee-and-savory café that feels designed for everyday rotation.
8.0
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Comfort Food Classics
A neighborhood bagel-and-coffee counter with real vegan coverage—dedicated sandwiches and non-dairy options that make it easy to eat well without overthinking it. It’s best as a fast routine: one vegan bagel sandwich and a coffee, out the door.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast bagel, Breakfast sandwich, Hummus bagel
What Makes it Special: Fast, affordable bagel-and-coffee stop built for repeat visits.
Worthy Picks
7.8
A Lincoln Square Thai dining room where vegan ordering works best when you anchor the meal around tofu-forward staples and clear curry choices. It’s strongest as a shareable, structured order—one noodle, one curry, one starter—so the table stays balanced.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pad Thai (with tofu), Green Curry (with tofu), Panang Curry (with tofu)
What Makes it Special: A Thai spot where tofu-based classics translate cleanly for vegan diners.