Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Uptown & Andersonville (60640)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Demera Ethiopian Restaurant
A communal injera-and-stew table that stays reliable at scale.
Notable Picks
8.4
A high-confidence Uptown Ethiopian dining room where the best meals come from a focused spread—one signature meat stew, a strong veggie lane, and extra injera so the table stays cohesive. Their private party facilities make it an easy pick for groups that want a communal meal with real spice depth and steady execution.
Must-Try Dishes:
Doro Wot, Vegetarian Messob, Beef Sambussa
What makes it special: A communal injera-and-stew table that stays reliable at scale.
8.4
An all-day Uptown cafe that’s quietly one of the most practical vegetarian plays in the neighborhood—breakfast, diner comfort, and late-night ordering without friction. The best move is one vegetarian anchor (scramble or French toast) plus one side, keeping it satisfying without turning into a menu tour.
Must-Try Dishes:
Vegan French toast, Eggs Benedict, Vegan chocolate chip pancakes
What makes it special: A big, diet-friendly breakfast menu that still lands like comfort food.
8.4
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A takeout-first Lebanese counter where the play is fast, filling plates built on garlic-heavy sauces, grilled meats, and sturdy sides that travel well. It’s best when you order like a regular: one shawarma anchor, one dip, and something crunchy for contrast.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken shawarma sandwich, Hummus, Lentil soup
What makes it special: Big-flavor Lebanese takeout built around shawarma and dips.
#4
Nabala Cafe
8.2
A community-forward Uptown cafe where the vegetarian move is drinks plus pastries and a simple savory bite—cardamom-forward coffee, chai service, and a rotating pastry case that rewards ordering with intention. Treat it like a focused snack-and-sip stop, not a full meal destination.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cardamom latte, Spinach pie, Baklava
What makes it special: A café-style brunch stop anchored by cardamom-forward drinks and pastries.
8.0
A vegan taqueria that eats like a real taco shop—bold salsas, satisfying textures, and a menu that rewards picking one signature item rather than scattering orders. The best run is quesabirria (or a loaded plate) plus two tacos, keeping the textures and sauces in the spotlight.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cauliflower al pastor tacos, Mushroom chimichurri tacos, Quesabirria
What makes it special: Vegan tacos that still deliver the saucy, satisfying taqueria feel.
Worthy Picks
7.6
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A tiny Argyle grab-and-go counter specializing in Vietnamese snack foods and tofu-forward bites that work best as a quick haul, not a sit-down meal. Pick a couple fried items and one sweet or chilled snack to round it out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Fried tofu (dau hu chien), Sesame balls (banh tieu/banh cam), Che (Vietnamese dessert cups)
What makes it special: Grab-and-go Vietnamese snacks with a tofu-and-sweets focus.