Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Wicker Park & West Town (60622)
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Bloom Plant Based Kitchen
100% vegan, gluten-free tasting plates with chef-driven Latin flavors.
Notable Picks
8.8
Bloom Plant Based Kitchen is a 100% vegan, gluten-free restaurant in Wicker Park where chef Rodolfo Cuadros riffs on Latin and global flavors with composed small plates and seasonal tasting menus. Locals use it as a go-to for date nights and special-occasion plant-based dining, with dishes like Turnip Causa, Crispy Oysters, and Yuca Gnocchi drawing consistent praise from both vegans and omnivores.
Must-Try Dishes:
Turnip Causa, Crispy Oysters, Yuca Gnocchi
What makes it special: 100% vegan, gluten-free tasting plates with chef-driven Latin flavors.
#2
Urbanbelly
8.4
Urbanbelly is chef Bill Kim’s casual Wicker Park spot for Korean- and pan-Asian-inspired bowls, dumplings, and noodles, with clearly labeled vegetarian and vegan options. Counter service, communal tables, and a steady flow of locals make it an easy go-to for flavorful, veggie-forward comfort food before or after the Blue Line.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork & cilantro dumplings, Coconut curry pho, Lemongrass chicken fried rice
What makes it special: Chef Bill Kim’s fast-casual dumpling and noodle shop with Korean roots and big flavors.
Worthy Picks
#3
Gallery Cafe
7.8
Gallery Cafe is a long-running Wicker Park coffee shop and art space (around since the mid-2000s) that roasts its own beans and quietly turns out plenty of vegetarian-friendly breakfasts and sandwiches. It’s the neighborhood move when you want a meatless morning plate, a veggie sandwich, or smoothies without spending much.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy Bob Ross Breakfast Sandwich (without bacon), Kahlo Breakfast, Power Monkey Smoothie
What makes it special: Independent cafe-gallery roasting its own coffee with many veg-friendly plates.