A Vegetarian's Guide to Chicago

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The Chicago Diner is all vegan all the time.

Their muffins are AMAZING! All vegan and with natural ingredients too. My favorite is the zuccini muffin with the Harmony Scrambler. Check it out. Pure delight and really close to my apartment.

Sit high class and munch on sushi. Everything is made fresh here and there are TONS of vegetarian options! Bring your own wine to drink with your vegetable tempura or order online and eat at home. I’d say, go there and enjoy the experience.

So I went on another date here (with a different guy) and it was as if we had discovered a buried treasure. I thought this place was just another restaurant in Bucktown. No, no a JEWEL.

Although this place is tiny and looks like no one could eat here, they have the most delicious vegetarian Costa Rican food EVER! The atmosphere is always hoppin’, especially in the summer with outdoor seating.

Yeah, they’re everywhere but gosh they have the best produce! It’s organic too.

I come here way too often. Can’t help it, their bourbon apple cake and fresh coffee are so delicious!

This quaint little cafe meets grocery store, is a vegetarian’s haven. You can buy pounds of bean salad or just a pound cake to go. The goddess is located in the heart of Wicker Park, with a new location opening up in Lincoln Square very soon!

The Green Zebra.

I went here on a date once with a guy who was NOT a vegetarian. When we left the restaurant, all he could talk about was how unbelievable the food was and how the presentation was so perfect. I had to agree, it was beautiful and I think I almost converted him.

The restaurant is very contemporary and simple. It’s also very expensive, so bring your man or your lady and expect to spend some cash. It’s worth every bite of the Thai Spiced Carrot Soup with crispy rice noodles and the Red Pepper Mezzalunas, with grilled maitakes and artichokes. Hungry yet?

Falafel anyone? My friends and I ride our bikes over to Sultan’s just to get a huge tub of hummus, falafel and pita bread. I recently discovered that they also have natural aloe water. Yeah, didn’t know you could drink aloe. Anyway, pairs well with the hummus and falafel. This place caters to Vegetarians!

They have tons of Middle Eastern candies and strange drinks that we don’t see over here in the US. Dried dates and little savory candies are fun to snack on. Check it out. It’s close to the Damen Blue Line.

It’s Vegan and Korean! So, the veggie dumplings are a must and the noodle soup is amazing! They even have vegan ice cream here. Yeah, go all out! I would also suggest a nice cappuccino after the mean as well to get you home. You’ll be nice a full.