The Chicago Diner, Logan Square

"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." - adrian kane, veda kilaru, john ringor

"“Meat Free Since ’83” is the motto at the Chicago Diner, which has two locations - the Lakeview original, and a newer one in Logan Square. Both are very casual, and each is worth visiting (just know that the smaller Lakeview location gets more crowded). There’s a long menu with a lot of diner-style vegan options, like a reuben sandwich made with seitan and a lentil mushroom loaf. Whatever you order, get a chocolate peanut butter milkshake to go with it." - adrian kane, john ringor

"“Meat Free Since ’83.” That’s the motto at the Chicago Diner, which first opened up in Lakeview and now has a second location in Logan Square. Both are worth visiting, and whether you’re looking for something vegetarian or vegan, you’ll find plenty of options. There’s a massive diner-style menu that even has some good fake-meat options. (We’re not saying go on a seitan-only diet, but the seitan gyro here is pretty good, and this is coming from people who like real gyros.) Make sure you get a vegan milkshake, too - they’re really good." - sam faye, adrian kane, veda kilaru, john ringor

"“Meat Free Since ’83” is the motto at the Chicago Diner, which means they’ve been dealing with people not eating stuff for a pretty long time. The vegetarian menu is full of diner-style options, like a reuben sandwich made with seitan and a lentil mushroom loaf, and many of the dishes here are clearly marked as gluten-free. Also, almost everything can be made vegan. There are two locations - the Lakeview original, and a newer one in Logan Square. Both are very casual, and each has food that manages to be really tasty even if you were actually eating bacon this morning." - adrian kane

"“Meat Free Since ’83” is the motto at the Chicago Diner, so if you guessed that this place is vegetarian, you’d be correct. There’s a long menu with a lot of diner-style vegan options, like a reuben sandwich made with seitan, lentil mushroom meatloaf, and desserts like a carrot cake with vegan cream cheese frosting." - adrian kane