What is the best Vegetarian restaurant in Avondale & North Center?

Kale My Name is our top pick for Vegetarian restaurants in Avondale & North Center, scoring 8.4/10. A fully plant-based neighborhood spot that treats vegan comfort food and cocktails with equal seriousness.

Any insider tips for Kale My Name?

If you’re eyeing brunch, reserve ahead and budget time for cocktails or smoothies—the room fills quickly on weekends.

What should I order at Kale My Name?

Cauliflower wings, Kale My Name Burger, Greek-style fries.

When should I visit Kale My Name?

Weekend brunch or early dinner before peak waits start.

Who should go to Kale My Name?

Vegans and flexitarians craving hearty, sit-down plant-based meals.

Any insider tips for Lucy's Cafe?

Come on the earlier side for weekend brunch if you want a slower-paced meal and the best pastry and pancake selection.

What should I order at Lucy's Cafe?

French Toast Flight, Southwest Skillet, Peasants Lunch with chai.

When should I visit Lucy's Cafe?

Early weekend mornings or quiet weekday brunch slots.

Who should go to Lucy's Cafe?

Vegetarian-leaning brunch fans and families in Roscoe Village.

Any insider tips for Plant B?

Order a mix of Impossible burgers and Beyond sausages in one drop—portion sizes make it easy to share among both vegans and meat eaters.

When should I visit Plant B?

Evenings and late nights when burger cravings usually hit.

Who should go to Plant B?

Burger lovers wanting fast, meatless comfort food at home.

Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Avondale & North Center (60618)

3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: January 2026

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Our Top Pick

Kale My Name

A fully plant-based neighborhood spot that treats vegan comfort food and cocktails with equal seriousness.

Notable Picks

#1 Kale My Name

8.4

$$ Albany Park

Vibes: Brunch Bliss Spots Healthy Haven Group Dining Gatherings Trendy Table Hotspots

Kale My Name is a plant-based bar and restaurant in Albany Park where brunch plates, cauliflower wings, and burgers anchor a lively dining room. Opened in 2020 by owner Nemanja Golubovic, it attracts vegans and omnivores alike with a broad comfort-food menu and a solid cocktail program.

Must-Try Dishes: Cauliflower Wings with Buffalo Sauce, Pierogi Quesadillas, Kale My Name Burger

What makes it special: A fully plant-based neighborhood spot that treats vegan comfort food and cocktails with equal seriousness.

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Worthy Picks

#2 Lucy's Cafe

7.9

$$ Roscoe Village

Vibes: Brunch Bliss Spots Family Friendly Favorites Healthy Haven Hidden Gems Heaven

Lucy's Cafe continues the vegetarian brunch legacy of the former Victory's Banner space on Roscoe, serving meat-free scrambles, pancakes, and Indian-influenced plates. Locals lean on it for relaxed, all-vegetarian breakfasts and lunches that feel more like a neighborhood cafe than a destination restaurant.

Must-Try Dishes: French Toast Flight, Southwest Skillet, Peasants Lunch Plate

What makes it special: A long-running vegetarian brunch nook where classic diner plates stay fully meat-free.

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#3 Plant B

7.6

$ Avondale

Vibes: Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Quick Bites Champions Healthy Haven Late Night Legends

Plant B operates out of Dog Haus Kitchen in Avondale as a delivery-first concept focused on Impossible burgers, Beyond sausages, and classic fast-food sides. Its late hours and fully plant-based menu make it a convenient option for meatless burger cravings without leaving the 60618 neighborhood.

Must-Try Dishes: The Spicy Basil Burger, Gooey Lewis Burger, Sweet Potato Fries

What makes it special: A delivery-only, fully plant-based burger and sausage menu running out of a shared Avondale kitchen.

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