LIL VEGGIE EATS

Your Guide to Vegetarian Eats

Category: Chicago

  • Longman and Eagle: One of Logan Sqaure’s Best Restaurants

    Longman and Eagle is definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago. Everything they make is an explosion of unique flavors, and sitting on their patio in the summer is a vibe. Here’s a few dishes I’ve tried over the past years from their rotating menu:

    Their potato gnocchi is the perfect autumn meal. This dish includes roasted pumpkin, brown sugar, amaretti cookie crumb, Umbrian truffle, parmigiano, balsamico, and sage. Truly so many delicious fall flavors for this enticing gnocchi. 

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  • KAMA: A Vegetarian’s Heaven in Wicker Park

    KAMA definitely lives up to the hype. I’ve gone twice now, and everything is always incredible. This has to be one of the best Indian restaurants in Chicago. Here’s a rundown of everything I’ve tried:

    My three favorite appetizers are the Ghee Roasted Cauliflower, Beet and Goat Cheese Salad, and Crispy Chili Potatoes. The flavorful cauliflower includes cumin tempered goat cheese, mint chimichurri, cherry tomatoes, and spiced walnuts. All of these foods mixed together is a creamy dream of spices. The salad features pickled beets, cumin-tempered goat cheese, candied pecans, Frisée mixed greens, and blueberry lemon. This fresh salad tastes great especially when paired with a mango lassi. The crispy chili potatoes are delicious as well, and just how I like them–crispy and spicy on the outside and soft on the inside.

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  • Three Roscoe Village Restaurants with Great Veg Options

    Chicago’s Roscoe Village is always a great neighborhood for walks, shopping, bars, and especially restaurants. Here’s three spots with delicious plant-based options that are a must when spending time in Roscoe neighborhood:

    Turquoise Restaurant and Cafe is a lovely lil Turkish-Mediterranean spot right in the middle of Roscoe Village. I tried their Turkish Delight–which is a creamy plate of hummus topped with a perfect mix of roasted veggies–along with their cheese platter and some red wine. Their collection of cheese is unique and delicious and the Turkish delight was nothing short of delightful. And of course we had to end the night with some dessert. This is truly such a cozy spot right in a cute part of town.

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  • And The Best Bagel Spot in Chicago Goes To…

    I’ve found my favorite bagel place in Chicago. Corey’s NYC Bagel Deli tastes so fresh and always revives me after a long night. Their bagels always hit the spot, and they have a sweetest employees.

    Their garlic and herb bagel is packed with flavor. I like to order one toasted with lettuce, egg, tomato, cream cheese, and avocado. This bagel sandwich is under $10, which makes it a bit cheaper than others in the city. Whenever I stop in to order a bagel sandwich, I always get some extra garlic and herb bagels to take home with me.

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  • Monteverde’s End of Summer Flavors

    I was finally able to secure a reservation to the acclaimed Monteverde, an Italian restaurant in Chicago’s west loop. These delicious, end of summer flavors were perfect on a sunny September afternoon. Here’s what we ordered:

    We started with Oma’s Green Mountain Salad, a yummy lil appetizer to get in some of those fresh greens. It was filled with little gem lettuce, avocado, and crunchy vegetables. 

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  • Some Merry Moments from Christkindlmarket 2023

    I was able to eat my way through both of the Christkindlmarkets this year, and they did not disappoint. I went to the Wrigleyville location on a Wednesday around 5pm and there was barely anyone there. I visited the downtown location on a Tuesday around 8pm and it was very crowded. Here’s all the delicious plant-based snacks I enjoyed while wandering around the Christmas Tree.


    PuffyHouzz has a plethora of mini pancakes with different toppings, and I tried The Santa’s Favorite Puffy, which was covered in strawberries and Nutella. It was the perfect sweet treat to start off my evening there. The collectable mug this year is an aqua blue showing snowy a night at the downtown Christkindlmarket.


    Whenever I see a La Boulangerie booth I have to get a croissant – they’re the best in the city.

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  • Late Nights in Lakeview: Where to Stop for Vegetarian Cravings

    One of the best parts about living in a city is getting delicious food when the midnight hunger strikes, and Chicago has some great plant-based options to try. Here are a few of my favorites after a night out in Lakeview.

    You can’t beat a late night Golden Apple trip, and y’all know I love a classic diner that always serves breakfast. I tend to order their chocolate hip waffles or pancakes, and the hash browns were the perfect savory side. There’s not many plant-based lunch or dinner options, so I usually go here when I’m craving breakfast food. So thankful for this 24-hour diner in Lakeview.

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  • Five Lakeview Breakfast Spots with Plant-Based Options

    I’ve lived in Lakeview, Chicago for a few years now, and I’ve found some incredible breakfast restaurants and coffee shops in the area. There’s so many delicious vegetarian options in the neighborhood, but here’s a few of my favorites.

    Sam and George’s have 29 skillets to choose from on their menu, and The Spartan with sautéed tomatoes, onions, green peppers feta cheese on top of hash browns is my go to. If I want something sweet, I order their yummy chocolate chip pancakes as well. This family-run restaurant is one of my favorites in west Lakeview, and I always leave feeling full and happy.

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  • My Vegetarian DoorDash Favorites

    We live in an age where I can get delicious food from my favorite restaurants delivered right to my door in Chicago, and I’m going to take advantage of that. I use DoorDash when I have a craving because I get a free DashPass membership with the Chase Sapphire Preferred credit card I have.

    The Elote quesadilla from Seoul Taco is one of my favorite indulgences to order for delivery. It’s packed full of flavor and spice. Their kimchi fried rice and churros are fire too. I always recommend this place for a tasty takeout meal.

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  • Pick Me Up Cafe is as Delicious as it is Cozy

    Pick Me Up Cafe is diner heaven. The restaurant features fun colors and a menu offering breakfast all day. You really can’t beat the selection of veggie options at Pick Me Up. This spot has options for vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free, and carnivores, so everyone can find something delicious to eat here! Here are a few of my favorites:

    One of the best breakfast dishes in Chicago is The New Yorker. A plate of perfectly-seasoned potatoes topped with red peppers, mushrooms, pesto, goat cheese, and an egg is everything I could ask for in a breakfast dish. And there’s nothing better than a toasted bagel with cream cheese as a side.

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