Chicago Diner

vegan & vegetarian fare

The Extras: For hard-core vegetarians, the menu clearly marks non-vegan dishes and lets patrons make substitutions, such as soy cheese in place of dairy.

Parking: Free parking is available in the adjacent alley Monday through Friday after 6pm, and all day on weekends.

A "vegetarian paradise", this "hippie-inspired" Lakeview diner (with a newer Logan Square spin-off) has "stayed true to its mission" for nearly 30 years, providing "interesting", eco-conscious eats (many of which are vegan too) "cooked just right", plus "rich, flavorful" "milk-free milkshakes" (a "must-try"); there's a "cute staff" and the "divey" diner atmosphere befits the budget prices, so...

The burgers are grain-burgers and the Reuben sandwich is made with grilled tempeh, onion, zucchini, peppers, sauerkraut and Russian dressing. The chili is chock-full of beans and veggies. That's the way it goes at this casual, laid-back…

The burgers are grain-burgers and the Reuben sandwich is made with grilled seitan, onions, peppers, sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing. The chili is full of beans, peppers and “beefy” seitan. That's the way it goes at this casual, laid-back vegetarian diner, so don't ask for meatloaf (or expect to get the real thing if you do). The soups are first-rate, the salads very creative, though you...

The slogan of this Boystown staple is meat-free '83, and they mean it. Famous for their soy, vegan, organic and veggie-friendly items -- from tofu scramble to seitan Reubens. Desserts are sweetened with organic raw sugar, maple syrup and vegan cream cheese, and specialty vegan wedding cakes will please the diehard hippy bride. The vegan Thanksgiving dinner is a favorite among the turkey-averse....

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