50 Best Vegan Restaurants near Western Springs

“Oberweis is a staple in downtown Western Springs and truly a family favorite! The staff is always so kind, patient, and quick with orders. In particular, Alexis, who always has a smile on her face. She has helped me with ice cream rewards for the school, and is always willing to answer any questions. Her customer service is excellent and it is very much appreciated. Thanks, Alexis!!“

“Our Rotary Club hosted a Derby party and the service was exceptional. Gabby our server managed our private party. She was so attentive and thoughtful. Her personality was very pleasant and kind. She was always checking on us and she was instrumental in the success of the party and truly made it a wonderful evening. Hope to return soon. Thanks Gabby!“

“Had an amazing lunch!!! Food selection is amazing. I wound up with the Tuna Poke Bowl and it didn’t disappoint. Our waitstaff was attentive to detail. I am not a big dessert person when I go out, but the Key Lime Pie was calling our names. SOOOOO good!!! Thank you for a great meal. We will be back very soon.“

“This location is so cute! I love the decor and of course the ice cream! It is a very popular spot for ice cream in the summer time so be prepared for the long line. The staff does a great job at keeping the line moving but there are a lot of people and families who love this place! There is some parking but like I said it gets crowded so you may end up parking down the street.“

“We had a fabulous dinner celebrating Greek Easter with family. The food was very authentic and traditional in taste. Our waiter Great ~ as was the service!!!!And all of this was on a busy Greek Easter Sunday! We highly recommend this restaurant!!!! We will be back!!!! ???“

“If you are looking for an authentic Italian deli experience, this is it! You can not go wrong with anything on the menu. Meatball Sub is big enough for two. Definitely get the peppers. Gelato is genuine and love all the flavors. A must stop on the SW side.“

“Being a Vegan, I was thrilled to discover this wonderful restaurant. Their mushroom tacos were the absolute BEST I've tasted in my life! The staff was very friendly and nice.“

“First off, the service was excellent. Michael did an amazing job. He knew the menu from front to back. He spoke loud enough so everyone at the table could here him even in a noisy, crowded restaurant. He deserves a big shout out! The food came out quickly and was presented in a very nice manner, congrats to the food runners. The food was absolutely delicious, congrats to the kitchen staff. Over all it was a great Mothers Day choice and we will certainly be back and not just for a special occasion.“

“We were at a holiday/retirement party. Large group. We were well cared for. I highly recommend them for a date night, happy hour or a large party!“

“Tony’s pulls no punches when it comes to late night or early morning dining. I’ve never seen such a variety of options from a 24hr restaurant which makes it the clear choice as they have little something for everyone. This is where I’d put a photo of one of my meals…but I ate it too fast to get the chance.“

“Great food and service is so friendly ❤️“

“It is so refreshing to find such a place in Chicago for someone like me who has dietary restrictions! So many healthy choices and all made of organic ingredients! The atmosphere and ambient are great and service by the staff outstanding. Petar took really good care of us and ensured I am served the meals the way I requested them in line with my dietary requirements. I tried The upbeat soup and The avo life, both delicious! I will def come back!“

“Our server Anna was perfect. The ahi tuna salad that I ordered had a generous amount of tuna and very wonderful avocado slices, along with lots of other ingredients. The three people with me loved their choices also, especially the Neat burger with an egg on it. We shared carrot cake with caramel and a lot of nuts and the huge piece was more than enough for three over-eaters. This is place to pop into for a casual, delicious meal.“

“Did not try the food here but the ice cream here was decent. I got the cookies and cream, didn’t taste like traditional cookies and cream, mostly chocolate and oreo ?.Restaurant smelled good, and pizza looked very appetizing. You should try it out if you’re looking for dessert or some italian food.“

“We made a reservation, arrived on time, were told our table would not be ready for 15 min. There is no where to wait at the restaurant (no room at the bar and we had someone under 21 with us and there is no place else to wait where you are not in the way. We chose to wait outside. Why bother making reservation if the table is not ready? There were several open tables, too and upon return 15 min later those same tables were open! It's just very frustrating and this is the second time something like this has happened. If it happens again I am not so sure I will be as open to returning.“

“Classic high end American restaurant. Extensive wine list but not overwhelming or overpriced. Oysters rock and shrimp cocktail were just big enough. Duck was right up there with the best we've ever had. Fried leeks as garnish was unnecessary and distracting from meal. We also had then salmon and mahi mahi. Both were done perfectly. There's a reason classic recipes stand the test of time.“

“My wife and my go to bakery spot in Chicagoland. Everything we’ve gotten here is fantastic, and it is a regular spot we will frequent until we die! Order anything and you will not be disappointed. A short list of everything we love there: cookies, lemon pound cake, olive oil cake, Georgie cake, and their cold brew. The ambiance is also awesome for a date or to just chill with friends. Can’t go wrong here!“

“Delightful food choices that are always tasty“

“Italian beef egg rolls! Delish.“

“Highly recommend!!!! Such a delicious place! We had the Mondello Salad with Chicken, the Margherita pizza, and the Tiramisu. The portions are massive, the quality is fantastic, super cute look and decor, and the prices are some of the best we've seen recently! All in all a 5 star place! The owner was around and super accommodating & kind to the guests. He also spoke Italian with some folks - which always signals true authenticity. We love to support small businesses and loved finding this wonderful spot. We were starving on our drive back and decided to venture out along the road and found this diamond in the rough gem thanks to some great Google reviews!“

“Great food with great service. Don’t miss out on this family owned restaurant in Downers Grove. We love i!“

“The food is always delicious, and the drinks are fun. I could hang out on the patio for hours. Emilio comes out to make sure everyone is happy. Just a very special place.“

“I am not all about vegan but this gem in the neighborhood is really good food!!!“

“I love this place, maybe to much when a picture of our work team appears on their Facebook page! Not sure I’m quite the ad campaign type you’re looking for but glad to help...if it does. My favorite is the steak shawarma and falafels. I’ve really been missing ordering since we’ve been working from home. Delivery or dine in, the food is delicious. We’ll get the team back down there for lunch as soon as possible!“

“If you want true Italian cooking and a friendly atmosphere, then Mangia Napoli is the place. I cannot express enough how great the food is! Thank you to Fonz, Eddie & Vinnie for the excellence in food. Fonz the Zuppa you prepared for our anniversary was beyond excellent! Many thanks“

“The food was amazing. The seafood mixed grill was awesome. The Basa fish was so flavorful and the grilled shrimp were very tasty. All the sides that came with it made it all worth it. The saffron rice and the yellow rice were very good. Other sides were babaganush, humus, some salad. Amazing. Paired with the thick garlic paste that was very tasty, what an amazing meal. Hot sauce could have been hotter. .We ended the meal with a huge kanafa. Wow was that delicious. Paired with the mint tea, what more could anyone ask for.Left over food was also amazing the next day. Everyone has to try this. It will change your life.“

“This place is filled with passion. You can see it from their service, food, and attention to detail. I never loved any restaurant like this. So good! It is so underrated and it really deserves a Michelin star. Stars! Thank you chef for such a wonderful experience!“

“So good. Delicious, tasty and all kinds of yummy. Everybody at the restaurant was so nice and generous. I highly recommend this place. We come to the area once a year from Canada and I think we’ll have to make this an annual dinner.“

“Wonderful, classy yet casual experience! Delicious!!!“

“Cute little Jewish deli, situated on a quaint street in OP, the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, and the establishment super clean. All of your favorite deli classics. Had the New York breakfast Sandi on a plain bagel, the sausage was extremely flavorful, also ordered the turkey and avocado which was very good. My only beef is that for the amount of food the prices are pretty steep. Spent $30 on two bagel sandwiches.“

“Love the drinks & food! Very cozy & classic!“

“there is a fantastic rock and roll brunch menu. the service is excellent. and I can highly recommend the Long Island Iced Teas.“

“I stopped here with my family because we had around an hour to kill and boy I’m glad we did. The classic margaritas was very authentic and delicious. Churros was perfectly crunchy while also being soft. Didn’t have a chance to try more than that but I know the food has to be fire and I will forsure be back for it. Service was casually good, and the atmosphere was cool but tbh I didn’t expect the food to be so authentic because of it. That to show you don’t judge a book by its cover. Highly recommend this place !“

“We came here for a family dinner. There were 26 of us and we had great service. The staff kept out drinks filled, the food came out quickly and everything was delicious. The chicken shish-kabobs were tender and juicy. The sauce of the rice was so flavorful.“

“Amazingly delicious food and drinks! Our waiter, Colin, is the best and the added bonus is that he looks like Adam Ruzek (Patrick Flueger) on Chicago PD.“

“Wife and I have been coming here since they opened and have never been disappointed. They have a great atmosphere and service, food has never disappointed and they really came in clutch on Mothers Day after another establishment left us sitting for 30 minutes without so much as a glass of water. Will always come back, be happy to tip and enjoy a great meal with my family. Thank you guys so much. Cheers.“

“Good food and great atmosphere“

“Loved that they had vegetarian options. Drinks were good but I don’t think I would have wanted to pay full price for them so I’m glad there was a happy hour deal when I went.Server did get our check very mixed up with another table’s order ($100+ worth…). Came back with the “corrected” check and it was still wrong. Lol.Overall this place is pretty decent. The patio and vibes were great!“

“enjoyed a wonderful dinner last night, started off with the mezza platter which i highly recommend followed by the most tender octopus ive ever had then thoroughly enjoyed the scallops which were exquisite and also ordered the chicken thighs with a unique taste of its own; i was visiting from out of town but its worth the drive and i highly recommend a visit“

“Hands down best crepe place to go! Favorite is Hail Caesar & it never disappoints. My sister drives 6 hours to see me and this is always her #1 place to eat in the entire area! Service is also always polite & timely.“

“So I visited this place at least three times with a carry out order and customer service was awesome first time. Second I decided to go due to the good food and definitely the customer service, again awesome. Third, I enjoyed my food as always with recommendations from the young lady ( forgot her name). All three times I was either on crutches or knee brace. They were so sweet they helped me with my food to car an even told me to pull up to place and they’ll have my order ready for me! They were very nice to help me and for that I’m grateful. They went above and beyond. They made sure I was taken care of. So I brought my daughter there and she agree with the great customer service. Thank you guy so much. We will see you guys soon.“

“We waited too long before trying for the first time! Really delicious food in a cozy atmosphere. It felt like we were being served by family in their own home. Fantastic price-to-value. Some great local history on the walls, too. Definitely will return.“

“Michel and emily are one of the sweetest employees who truly care about customer service and quality of the food. They definitely go above and beyond to give the best experience dining in. Really hard workers who always puts a smile on a customers face“

“Good foods and good service, give it a five (5) ⭐️“

“My wife and I cannot say more good things about Ground Level 105, from top to bottom and inside out. We have been going there for about 3 years now, and I can say with 100% honesty, no other place treats us better and like family more than the staff there. The staff is always so genuinely happy to see us, remembers our milestones (we just had twins and the staff have gone above and beyond to be accommodating in ways we’ve never experienced before) and always make us feel special.And that doesn’t even cover the amazing food and service they provide every time we’ve gone. The food is absolutely delicious, and the service is always on point. My only complaint is that we can’t go every night :)Sincerely, thank you Patti, Nomi, and all others that have routinely made our experiences there nothing short of amazing every time!- DM & NM“

“Stopped by for a solo meal here after work. The chicken tikka masala (very smoky), dal makhni and drinks were very good. The aloo gobi was a bit bland. Service was quick and attentive.As a note “sides” are larger than the main courses, which isn’t really made clear.“

“Its a great restaurant, been here many of times, upon my last visit our waitress was an older white woman with bleached blond hair! She was mad because the customers were done eating but hadn't gotten up from the table! Complaining about she's tired and ready to go home. I thought it was unprofessional! And!!!!! She didn't even get our order correct. I enjoy the restaurant, but I definitely don't want her to serve me anymore!“

“my kids are probably the PICKIEST eaters in all oak park and they LOVE the cheese empanadas. this says a lot to our family.lol“

“My favorite piña coladas ? I always had to grab a piña colada at every single festival I went to. When I realized that there was a restaurant, now I’m here more times than I realize. They are my favorite and the staff are always so friendly. Their hot Cheeto elote is so good!! ?❤️“

“Great service, delicious food“