Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Lakeview & Wrigleyville (60657)
2 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.
8.0
Fancy Plants Cafe is a 100% vegan daytime café in East Lakeview where espresso drinks, house-baked pastries, and savory brunch plates share the spotlight. The small, plant-filled space leans more café than restaurant, attracting regulars for carrot lox bagels, croissant sandwiches, and occasional specials like smoked lentil lasagna.
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.