Vegan and vegan-friendly places in Wheeling

We list 81 places in Wheeling where vegans can eat: 81 with vegan options. Cuisines you’ll find: Sandwiches, Doughnuts, Ice cream, and Pizza.

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. KD Market

   Vegan optionsGrocery · Polish

   835 West Dundee Road, Wheeling

2. Jimmy John's

   Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

   Chain · 6 locations here

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

3. Olive Garden

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Italian

   Chain · 2 locations here

   Vegan: Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce, Minestrone Soup, Breadstick with Garlic Topping

4. Qdoba Mexican Grill

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Mexican

   1025 W Dundee Rd, Arlington Heights

   Vegan: Fajita Veggie/Vegan Bowl, Plant-Based Impossible™, Black Beans · Build a vegan burrito, bowl, taco or salad using the items marked vegan in the dietary guide; skip cheese, queso, sour cream and other non-vegan toppings. Plant-Based Impossible™ is available only at select locations.

5. 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.

6. Dunkin'

   Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Doughnuts

   Chain · 9 locations here

   Vegan: Avocado Toast, Plain, Cinnamon Raisin

7. Baskin-Robbins

   Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · 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.

8. Benihana

   Vegan optionsRestaurant · Japanese, Teppanyaki, Steak

   150 North Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling

   Vegan: Cucumber Roll, Vegetable Roll, Avocado Roll

9. Burger King

   Vegan optionsFast food · Burgers

   Chain · 3 locations here

   Vegan: Impossible Whopper, French Toast Sticks, Hash Browns

10. Which Wich

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sandwiches

    67 W Rand Rd, Arlington Heights

    Vegan: Black Bean Patty, White Bread, Bowlwich

11. Chili's

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Tex-Mex

    Vegan: Chipotle Fresh Mex Bowl, Fajitas, Oldtimer Burger

12. Panda Express

    Vegan optionsFast food · Chinese

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Eggplant Tofu, Chow Mein, Super Greens

13. Panera Bread

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches, Bakery

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

14. Smoothie King

    Vegan optionsFast food · Juices

    106 W Rand Rd, Mt Prospect

    Vegan: Vegan Mango Kale, Vegan Mixed Berry, Vegan Dark Chocolate Banana

15. Subway

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    Chain · 9 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.

16. Chipotle

    Vegan optionsFast food · Mexican

    Chain · 2 locations here

    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.

17. Dairy Queen

    Vegan optionsFast food · Desserts & ice cream · Ice cream, Burgers, Chicken

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

18. Jet's Pizza

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    Chain · 2 locations here

    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.

19. Marco's Pizza

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    1990 South Wolf Road, Wheeling

    Vegan: Veggie Sub, Garden Salad, Greek Salad

20. Poke Bros. Polaris

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Poke

    1027 N Elmhurst Rd, Mt Prospect

    Vegan: Rice, Tofu, Cucumber, Sweet Onion, Ginger, Avocado, Pineapple, Ponzu, Gochujang · Build your own bowl using the listed vegan ingredients and sauces; OG Sauce is added to all bowls unless requested otherwise.

21. Potbelly

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    102 W Rand Rd, Mt Prospect

    Vegan: PB&J, Veggie Sandwich, Apple Walnut Salad

22. Starbucks

    Vegan optionsCafé

    Chain · 7 locations here

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

23. Tropical Smoothie Cafe

    Vegan optionsOther

    Chain · 2 locations here

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

24. Rita's Italian Ice

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Restaurant · Ice cream

    Vegan: Cherry, Mango, Strawberry

25. Buona

    Vegan optionsFast food · Italian

    861 East Rand Road, Mount Prospect

    Vegan: Vegan Italian Beef, Vegan Italian Beef Bowl

26. Golden Corral

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American, Buffet

    E Palatine Road, Arlington Heights

    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.

27. Jersey Mike's Subs

    Vegan optionsFast food · Sandwiches

    106 E Kensington Rd, Mt Prospect

    Vegan: Vegetable sub with green bell peppers; order on white bread without Swiss or provolone cheese., Vegetable wrap with green bell peppers; order without cheese.

28. MOD Pizza

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    1021 North Elmhurst Road, Mount Prospect

    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.

29. Cooper's Hawk

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · American

    583 North Milwaukee Avenue

    Vegan: Sweet Corn & Tomato Risotto

30. Domino's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Pizza

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Build Your Own Pasta

31. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pizza

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: House Salad w/ Croutons

32. Noodles & Company

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Pasta

    Chain · 2 locations here

    Vegan: Japanese Pan Noodles

33. Portillo's

    Vegan optionsFast food · Hot dogs, Burgers

    806 West Dundee Road, Arlington Heights

    Vegan: Garden Dog

34. Zenshi Sushi

    Vegan optionsRestaurant · Sushi

    122 N Vail Ave, Arlington Heights

    Vegan: Vegetable Roll 10pc

35. Scooter's Coffee

    Vegan optionsCafé

    310 North Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling

    Choose almond, oat, or coconut milk for drinks.

36. Kilwins

    Vegan optionsDesserts & ice cream · Chocolate, Ice cream, Popcorn

    16 W Campbell St, Arlington Heights