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.

Bot Bakery is a vegan and gluten-free bakery that we’re big fans of. Make sure to try the cinnamon buns.

Located in The Hatchery, Bartleby’s makes - you guessed it - ice cream cakes, including vegan options.

Alliance Bakery in Wicker Park has lots of good stuff, including a fantastic vegan cupcake.

I’m Vegan & Vegetarian is a vegan Thai restaurant in Lakeview.

Healthy Substance is a vegan Mexican Restaurant in Garfield Ridge, with great food.

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

Pretty Cool is a charming ice cream shop in Logan Square serving creative and delicious popsicles.

The original location of the legendary vegan institution.