Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Elgin

We list 52 places in Elgin where vegans can eat: 52 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Ice cream, Doughnuts, and Burgers.

Listed by vegan level (100% vegan first). Within a level: places where we know what to order vegan first, then by rating and number of vegan dishes; chains come after independent places, one entry per chain.

1. IHOP

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Breakfast, Pancakes

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Hash Browns, Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

2. Jimmy John's

   Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

   Chain · 3 locations here

   Vegan: Vegetable sandwich; order without cheese and mayonnaise., French Bread, Avocado Spread

3. Taco Bell

   Vegan optionsFast food · Tex-Mex

   Chain · 3 locations here

   Vegan: Bean Burrito, Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito, Spicy Potato Soft Taco · Ask for listed customizations; Fresco Style removes dairy toppings and adds pico de gallo.

4. TCBY

   Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

   1700 N State Rd Rte 31

   Vegan: Dairy-Free Chocolate Almond, Mango Dairy-Free Sorbet, Orange Dairy-Free Sorbet

5. Dunkin'

   Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Doughnuts

   Chain · 8 locations here

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

6. Baskin-Robbins

   Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Ice cream

   Chain · 5 locations here

   Vegan: Real Fruit Smoothies, Iced Cold Brew, Lemon Sorbet · Ask which non-dairy flavors are available at the local shop; flavors vary by location. The chain notes that all menu items are prepared in the same area, so cross-contact is possible.

7. Big Apple Bagels

   Vegan optionsBakery · Restaurant · Bagels

   561 N McLean Blvd, Elgin

   Vegan: 8-Grain Bagel, Poppy Seed, Salt

8. Burger King

   Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

   Chain · 3 locations here

   Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

9. Panera Bread

   Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

   2484 Randall Road, Elgin

   Vegan: Steel Cut Oatmeal with Strawberries & Pecans, Classic Avo Toast, Mediterranean Veggie

10. Subway

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    Chain · 8 locations here

    Vegan: Veggie Patty, Artisan Italian (White), Oil · Build a Veggie Delite sandwich or salad with vegan-friendly vegetables and condiments; choose an approved bread. Veggie Patty availability varies by location.

11. Chipotle Mexican Grill

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mexican

    2500 N Randall Rd, Elgin

    Vegan: Sofritas, Black Beans, Pinto Beans · Build your own burrito, bowl, salad, tacos or kid’s meal with vegan components; the official site suggests Sofritas, black or pinto beans, brown rice and vegetables/salsa.

12. Dairy Queen

    Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Ice cream

    Chain · 3 locations here

    Vegan: Non-Dairy Dilly® Bar, Misty® Slush, Pretzel Sticks

13. Jet's Pizza

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    853 S Randall Rd, Elgin

    Vegan: Cinnamon Stix, Italian, Raspberry Vinaigrette · Choose one of the listed vegan crusts, sauces and toppings; order without cheese. All products are prepared in a shared kitchen.

14. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 4 locations here

    Vegan: Caffe Latte, Caffe Mocha, Iced Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso

15. Tropical Smoothie Cafe

    Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

    1190 S Randall Rd, Elgin

    Vegan: Detox Island Green, Island Green, Acai Berry Boost

16. Golden Corral Puerto Rico

    Vegan optionsRestaurant

    S Randall Road, Elgin

    Vegan: Cherry pie, Salad bar · Availability varies by location, time of day and season; ask restaurant staff about ingredients and check with the local restaurant.

17. MOD Pizza

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    1190 South Randall Road, Elgin

    Vegan: Plant-Based Italian Sausage, Plant-Based Cheese · Build a pizza using a vegan crust, vegan sauce, plant-based Italian sausage and plant-based cheese; check with the location about ingredients and preparation.

18. Domino's Pizza

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    223 Dundee Ave, Elgin

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

19. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    903 S Randall Rd, Elgin

    Vegan: House Salad w/ Croutons

20. Noodles & Company

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pasta

    895 S Randall Rd, Elgin

    Vegan: Japanese Pan Noodles

21. Portillo's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Hot dogs, Burgers

    1020 S. Randall Rd., Elgin

    Vegan: Garden Dog

22. Zenshi Sushi

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sushi

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Vegetable Roll 10pc