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Julie Ann's Frozen Custard
6500 Northwest Hwy ~ : +1-815-459-9117
Moderate -- Lacto -- Additional Info: Frozen custard shop offering a plant based option made with coconut cream. Flavors vary daily call ahead for current offerings. Uses a dedicated blender, scooping freezer and cleaning schedule for vegan options. Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

1776
397 W Virginia St ~ : +1-815-356-1776
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Beer/Wine, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Reported to have vegan choices on the menu. When calling to make reservations request a vegan meal and the chef will create a custom meal for you. If you know their website, Facebook, email, if they accept credit cards and/or specific vegan dishes by name please send us an update - thank you! Mon 4:30pm-10:00pm, Tue 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri 11:00am-10:30pm, Sat 4:30pm-11:30pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Benedict's La Strata
40 N Williams St ~ : +1-815-459-6500
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Brunch restaurant with a few vegan items available with modifications. Portobello wrap and a few salads are vegan if cheese is omitted. Ask about the black bean burger. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sun 7:00am-2:30pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Cafe Olympic
90 N Williams St ~ : +1-815-459-4100
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, American, Beer/Wine, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Classic diner food served all day. Clearly labeled vegan menu choices are a made-in-house burger, chorizo and pancakes, in addition to vegan specials like tofu scramble, seitan bahn mi and chili. Uses vegan Daiya cheese. Mon-Sun 8:00am-3:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Cantina 52
52 N Brink St ~ : +1-779-220-4987
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, American, Western, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Mexican, Catering, Fusion, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Taco-fusion restaurant serving vegan tacos, vegan pizza, vegan nachos, cauliflower wings, and a vegan cheesecake. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-1:00am, Fri-Sat 11:00am-2:00am, Sun 11:00am-12:00am -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Chipotle
5006 Northwest Hwy ~ : +1-815-444-1532
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Mexican, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Conscious Cup
5005 NW Hwy Ste 101 ~ : +1-815-356-0115
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Organic, Take-out, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Coffee roaster and cafe focusing on environmental and social sustainability. Has plant milks (soy, oat, almond, coconut) as well vegan food options like the veggiecado panini, build your own panini, and vegan cookies from Sunny Days Bakery. Serves smoothies and hot and iced teas. Makes syrups in-house using organic ingredients, all but the caramel and white chocolate are vegan. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Fri 6:00am-6:00pm, Sat 7:00am-6:00pm, Sun 7:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen
110 N Main St ~ : +1-815-356-9980
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, American, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant and bar. Veg choices including pizza, tempura green beans, hummus, salad, sandwiches. Uses local and some organic ingredients; there is a list on the wall of the different farms in the area where they are sourcing ingredients (and also grows some of the produce). Half-price veggie food on Mondays. Vegan beer and wine selections, too. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Wed-Sat 12:00pm-8:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Fire Bar & Grill
435 Angela Ln ~ : +1-815-459-3473
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Pizza, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Catering, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Vegan dishes are listed such as the Impossible burger. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-1:00am, Fri-Sat 11:00am-2:00am, Sun 11:00am-1:00am -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Gianelli's Drive Thru
3111 Illinois 176 ~ : +1-815-455-4444
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Fast food, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Typical fast food hot dog stand. Has a small separate vegetarian/vegan menu with a few items like Chicago style veggie dogs and veggie burgers. Check that these are vegan. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Sat 10:30am-8:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Jude's
19 N Williams St ~ : +1-815-575-8337
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Pizza, Indian, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Mexican, Asian, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant and cocktail bar with small plates and lunch menu. Vegan options include salad with vegan chorizo and patatas bravas (chorizo and potatoes). Serves vegetarian pho, tofu dishes, and bbq jackfruit sliders; check with server to confirm if vegan and ask about additional options. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Fri 11:00am-1:00am, Sat 9:00am-2:00am, Sun 9:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Krystal Thai
230 W Virginia St ~ :
Moderate -- Ovo, Thai, Asian, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai food menu with some vegetarian dishes. Willing to accommodate vegan requests where possible. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:30am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-10:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

The Cottage
6 E Crystal Lake Ave ~ : +1-815-459-7520
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Western, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Catering, Gluten-free, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Resto-bar with American pub food, including vegan nuggets, the Impossible Burger, salads, a vegan chorizo burrito bowl, and a hummus appetizer. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Thu 11:00am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

AROMA Coffee & Wine
77 E Woodstock St ~ : +1-815-513-5193
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Beer/Wine, Take-out -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Coffee shop offering plant milks for coffee and other beverages, including oat, almond, coconut, and soy. May be able to make some flatbreads, bowls, or sandwiches vegan by omitting cheese or dressing. Mon-Wed 8:00am-5:00pm, Thu-Fri 8:00am-10:00pm, Sat 8:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Crystal Lake Health Food Store
25 E Crystal Lake Ave ~ : +1-815-459-7942
-- -- Additional Info: Independent natural foods store since 1971. Carries homeopathic remedies, food, natural skin and hair care, personal care products. Certified nutritionist and certified herbalist on staff. Mon-Wed 9:00am-6:00pm, Thu 9:00am-7:00pm, Fri 9:00am-6:00pm, Sat 9:00am-5:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

KaleidoScoops
53 N Williams St ~ : +1-815-788-0027
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Has four non-dairy ice creams, simply vanilla and chocolate chunk (both of which are made with oat milk) and lime and mango sorbet. Mon-Thu 12:00pm-9:00pm, Fri 12:00pm-10:00pm, Sat 11:00am-10:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

The Freeze
140 W Virginia St ~ : +1-815-459-1167
Inexpensive -- -- Additional Info: Has non-dairy (vegan) vanilla soft serve. There are also slushies and fried foods. Tue-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

The Vitamin Shoppe
815 Cog Circle ~ : +1-815-356-9460
-- -- Additional Info: Nationwide chain health supplements and vitamins store. Stocks some vegan suitable protein powders and products. No fresh produce. Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 9:30am-8:30pm, Sat 9:30am-8:00pm, Sun 10:00am-6:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Tropical Smoothie Cafe
5006 Northwest Hwy, Unit D ~ : +1-815-893-0798
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out -- Additional Info: Accepts credit cards. Mon-Fri 7:00am-9:00pm, Sat 8:00am-9:00pm, Sun 9:00am-8:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet