Vegan in Chicago

Chicago is such a big city and the vegan options abound. I’ll visit again, certainly, so make sure to bookmark it or check it often to see what’s new!

Bien Me Sabe

Have you had arepas before? It’s a traditional Venezuelan dish but is also eaten in Colombia. Think of arepas as a middle ground between a taco and a calzone…

I have been on the lookout for arepas since my trip to Colombia in 2018, and I’m so happy I found this restaurant in Chicago.

The vegan arepas at Bien Me Sabe are delicious and very filling. There are a few vegan ones on the menu but you can also make your own: I made mine with plantains [which were quite big], black beans, mushrooms [which were cold, surprisingly, but I got used to it] and avocado.

There are two locations in Chicago, one close to downtown and one on the north side of town (near W. Montrose Ave and N. Ashland Ave). We tried the north side location and there is a decent size patio if you want to eat outdoor (the street this restaurant is on is not too busy) but there is plenty of space inside also.

Check out their menu to see all the options!

https://www.bienmesabechicago.com