The Chicago Diner, Lakeview

"The Lakeview vegan restaurant’s annual feast features Wellingtons, veggie roasts, mushroom lentil loaf, herbed stuffing, sweet potatoes, jalapeno corn fritters, and pumpkin pie. Dishes are available individually or as part of meals or family packs. Orders must be placed by 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 24 for pickup from noon to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27." - Eater Staff

"Venerable Chicago Diner has been a popular vegetarian stalwart for decades. The restaurant also features gluten-free choices like a portabella truffle melt, grilled asparagus salad, quinoa chili, and various milkshakes. Order pickup here. A second outpost is located in Logan Square." - Samantha Nelson, Eater Staff

"The Chicago Diner is a long-running institution and weekend brunch destination for a reason. Everything on the menu is either vegan or can be made vegan, including their famous “Radical Reuben,” so it’s a great place to go when you don’t want to explain your dietary restrictions seven times. There are sure things like quinoa chili and more adventurous moves like poutine or country-fried “steak,” but no matter what, you should order a vegan milkshake while you’re here." - sam faye, adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru

"Meat free since ’83, this beloved diner is always near the top of any vegetarian-friendly list. Its signature Radical Reuben is loaded with corned beef seitan, grilled onions, peppers, sauerkraut, vegan thousand island dressing, and cheese on marbled rye." - Naomi Waxman, Eater Staff

"“Meat free since ‘83” is the slogan at this venerable diner, which celebrated its 40th anniversary in April. The restaurant, which has also had a location in Logan Square for a decade, serves vegan and vegetarian spins on comfort food classics such as a Cajun black bean burger and a gyro featuring housemade seitan and vegan tzatziki. Come before 3 p.m. daily for brunch dishes including a country benedict with seitan sausage gravy. There’s also a full bar serving cocktails and vegan shakes." - Samantha Nelson, Eater Staff