My guide to Chicago is here!

I get asked all the time about my favorite places to eat in the city, so I rounded them all up into this list! I labeled whether or not they are vegetarian friendly, gluten free friendly, and what neighborhood you can find them in!

I recommend looking up the names on yelp or instagram to see pictures of the food- it’s my favorite way to research a spot before going! 😉

1.For healthy lunch or dinner (that actually tastes amazing!)

True Food Kitchen (vegan and gluten free options)

neighborhood: River North

2. For amazing Mediterranean food

Ema (vegan and gluten free options)

neighborhood: River North

Galit

neighborhood: Lincoln Park

3. For the best healthy grab-and-go lunch

Fare (vegan, gluten free, paleo options)

neighborhood: The Loop

4. For grab-and-go salads:

Sweetgreen

neighborhoods: West Loop, River North

5. For a brunch menu with a little something for everyone:

Summer House (vegetarian and gluten free options)

neighborhood: Lincoln Park

Beatrix

neighborhood: Fulton Market or River North

6. Cute cafes with good drinks and vibes

Printers Row Coffee Co.

neighborhood: Lincoln Park

Nomad Chicago

neighborhood: River North

7. For smoothies and vegan “froyo”

Real Good Juice (vegan and gluten free options)

neighborhood: River North, Old Town, or Bucktown

8. For an oat milk or turmeric latte

Caffe Streets (vegan and gluten free options)

neighborhood: Wicker Park

neighborhood: Wicker Park

9. For a brunch with diner vibes and a fun menu

Doves Luncheonette (vegetarian options)

neighborhood: Wicker Park

10. For one of my favorite brunch or lunch spots, with an amazing farm-to-table menu

Lula Cafe (vegan and gluten free options)

neighborhood: logan square

11. For a veggie-forward menu

Bad Hunter (vegan and gluten free options)

neighborhood: west loop

12. for cool lattes and a cool vibe

Sawada Coffee

neighborhood: West Loop

13. For an entirely gluten free menu

Little Beet Table (vegetarian and gluten free options)

neighborhood: Gold Coast

14. For amazing asian inspired food, awesome vibes, and one of the greatest chefs in Chicago

Duck Duck Goat (vegetarian options)

neighborhood: West Loop

15. For handmade pastas and cute outdoor seating

Daisies (vegetarian and gluten free options)

neighborhood: Logan Square

16. For the cutest popsicles!

Pretty Cool Ice Cream (vegan and gluten free options)

neighborhood: Logan Square

17. For good a$$ tacos and the cutest vibes

Lonesome Rose (vegetarian options)

neighborhood: Logan Square

18. For healthier asian grab-and-go stir-fries + create your own bowls

Bright Wok (vegan and gluten free options, + peanut free!)

neighborhood: River North and The Loop

19. For fried chicken/fish (and also a grilled chicken option) and fun drinks

Parson’s Chicken and Fish

neighborhood: Logan Square and Lincoln park

20. For my favorite place to do work and/or get a great latte with homemade almond milk and delicious sourdough bread and pastries

Floriole

neighborhood: Lincoln Park

21. For date night pizza and pasta

etta

neighborhood: Bucktown

22. For insanely good biscuits + pie

bang bang pie

neighborhood: Logan Square, Ravenswood

23. For a good a$$ sandwich, real sourdough bread, and an old-school style deli:

Publican Quality Meats (vegetarian options)

neighborhood: West Loop

24. For old school Italian i’ve been eating since I was a baby

Tufanos

neighborhood: Vernon Park

Club Lucky (gluten free options)

neigborhood: Bucktown

25. For a good brunch and green juice

Cafe Robey

neighborhood: Bucktown

26. The best classic bakery

sweet mandy b’s

neighborhood: lincoln park

27. My favorite simple sushi

mirai

neighborhood: Wicker Park