Sunda is an Asian-fusion restaurant in River North that’s been around for a while, but still has great food.

Beatrix is a casual and versatile restaurant in River North.

The Chicago Diner is vegan and vegetarian restaurant that even meat eaters might like.

Duck Duck Goat is a high-end Chinese restaurants that’s always fun with excellent and interesting food.

Ēma is a small plates Mediterranean restaurant in River North, and it’s good for a lot of occasions.

Union Full Board is a restaurant in Wrigleyville with very good Detroit-style pizza.

Althea is an upscale and creative vegan restaurant in Saks Fifth Avenue.

Ras Dashen is an excellent Ethiopian restaurant in Edgewater with fantastic food.

La Esperanza is a Mexican spot in Pilsen with some of the best mole we’ve ever had.

Soul Veg City is a vegan soul food restaurant in Chatham.

Panadería Nuevo Leon in Pilsen has tons of great sweet treats, including a variety of vegan options.

West Town Bakery has locations all over the city with lots of vegan options to boot.

Pie, Pie My Darling is a vegan bakery in Humboldt Park with great pies, cookies, and cake jars.

Eméché in Bronzeville has a full breakfast menu and plenty of great pastries, along with numerous vegan options as well.

Don Churro in Pilsen makes arguably the best churros in Chicago, including a few great vegan varieties.

Defloured in Andersonville is a gluten-free bakery with plenty of vegan options too.