PLANTA Queen in River North, Chicago
PLANTA, PLANTA Queen, and their many varied concepts have long been favorites of The Vegan Digest. The restaurant group offers chef-crafted, balanced, and delicious signature dishes as well as many traditional classics from varied cuisines. Review the restaurant group’s various locations at its website, linked below for your perusal. The restaurant group was named TVD’s #1 Market Presence Favorite in 2023.
Penelope’s Vegan Taqueria in Chicago
Penelope’s Vegan Taqueria offers a pride-friendly, colorful, respectable, and fun atmosphere for everyone. This authentic Mexican restaurant concept offers burritos, chimichangas, enchiladas, street-style elote, pozole, asada fries, fresh guacamole, as well as al pastor, carnitas, chorizo, barbacoa, mushroom, baja, and asada tacos along with a choice of queso. They serve a “classic horchata,” a “kids burger,” and a “kids sundae.” They also offer a cinnamon buñuelo, ice cream sundae, cake, and other desserts. Penelope’s offers a happy hour with margaritas, tacos, chips and salsa, nachos, and more. TVD is yet to visit, and so, if you do visit, let us know how you enjoyed Penelope’s Vegan Taqueria!
Can’t Believe It’s Not Meat in Chicago
Can’t Believe It’s Not Meat is popular in Chicago! Owner and chef, Laricia Chandler Baker (Chef Fab), developed a menu that “appeals to both meat and plant-based eaters.” The menu includes “a tasty, creative twist on the iconic Philly Cheesesteak made with ‘beef-less’ protein and vegan smoothies, as well as shakes with flavors like ‘the Cookie Monster,’ made with America’s favorite cookies, Oreos.” Can’t Believe It’s Not Meat isn’t a fully vegan restaurant and is profiled as a vegetarian restaurant. While all their proteins are 100% plant-based, they serve some items with actual dairy cheese. TVD is yet to visit, and so, if you do visit, let us know how you enjoyed Can’t Believe It’s Not Meat!
