Vegan Pizza Chicago: 6 Best Spots To Dig In
Image Credit: Dimo's Pizza Wicker Park

The main issue with dairy-free pizza, according to any vegan, is the cheese. It is a difficult transition to make. To be really honest, one of the hardest things for a vegan to prepare is pizza. 

They are dairy-free and come with an assortment of toppings. Drizzling vegan pizza toppings with extra virgin olive oil and finishing with a flaky sea salt. Makes the vegan pizza very tasty, and this is a well-known trick! 

And if someone wants to give this novel plant-based pizza recipe a try. Additionally, vegetarian pizza toppings without cheese are available. The combination of ingredients on the pizza determines how the vegan pizza toppings actually taste. 

The list of different toppings is endless, Vegan mozzarella, Vegan cheddar, Cashew cheese, Almond cheese, Coconut milk-based cheese is available.  Along with Tofu (smoked, marinated, or crumbled), Tempeh (marinated or crumbled), Seitan (vegan meat substitute), Chickpeas, Lentils and Black beans. 

If one wants to try something unique, one can book a reservation at these popular places. 

6 Best Spots For Vegan Pizza Chicago

1. Dimo's Pizza Wicker Park

Dimitri Syrkin-Nikolau founded Dimo's Pizza in 2008 as Ian's Pizza. The name changed in 2011, and the restaurant expanded to Wicker Park in 2013. One can try Vegan BBQ Chik'n Pizza, Vegan Mac 'N' Cheese Pizza, Vegan Pesto Supreme Pizza, Vegan Buffalo Chicken Pizza, Vegan Taco, Vegan Margherita Pizza, Vegan Garlic Knots, Vegan Cheesy Breadsticks, Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie and Vegan Brownie.

Location: 1615 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States

Timings: Mon-Sun: 11:00 am to 11:00 pm

Must-Try Dishes:  Vegan Margherita Pizza

Price for 2: $80 approx.

2. Kitchen 17

Jennie Plasterer is the founder of Kitchen 17, an award-winning vegan restaurant in Chicago. Kitchen 17 opened in 2013 at 613 W. Briar Place. The restaurant serves vegan pizzas and comfort food, and is inspired by traditional Indian culture. Vegan Meat Lover's Pizza, Vegan Supreme Pizza, Vegan BBQ Chick'n Pizza, Vegan Margherita Pizza, Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Pizza and Vegan Hawaiian Pizza are best to try. 

Location: 2554 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States

Timings: Mon-Sun: 11:00 am to 11:00 pm

Must-Try Dishes:  Buffalo Cauliflower Pizza 

Price for 2: $80 approx.

3. Homeslice Pizza + Patio

Jenn Morton and Joseph Strickland co-founded Homeslice Pizza in 2001. Strickland co-founded Home Slice in 2005 after working in the tech industry for ten years. In 2011, Homeslice launched with a mobile wood-fired oven and an event at London Fields Brewery. It claims to have the tastiest vegan pizza. Vegan Sausage and Mushroom Pizza, Vegan Spinach and Artichoke Pizza, Vegan Margherita Pizza and Vegan BBQ Chicken Pizza are the most popular. 

Location: 938 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, United States

Timings: Mon-Sun: 11:00 am to 11:00 pm

Must-Try Dishes:  Vegan Sausage and Mushroom Pizza

Price for 2: $80 approx.

4. My Pi Pizza

Larry Aronson, a fourth-generation baker, opened My Pi Pizza in 1971 in Rogers Park, Chicago. He was inspired by deep-dish pizza but thought many versions he tried lacked balance. My Pi Pizza is known for being the first place outside of Illinois to serve deep-dish pizza. Rich Aronson, Larry's second-generation son, is the current owner of My Pi. Vegan Pizza is one of the best pizzas one can get. 

Location: 2010 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States

Timings: Mon-Sun: 11:00 am to 11:00 pm

Must-Try Dishes:  Vegan deep-dish pizza

Price for 2: $80 approx.

5. Roots Handmade Pizza

Vegan Classic Cheese Pizza, Vegan Mediterranean Pizza, Vegan BBQ Chicken Pizza, Vegan Margherita Pizza, Vegan Pesto Veggie Pizza, and Vegan Hawaiian Pizza are some of the best pizzas one can have in town. Greg Mohr and Scott Weiner are the co-founders of Chicago's Fifty/50 Restaurant Group. They founded Roots Handmade Pizza in Chicago. They wanted to bring the Quad Cities-style pizza they grew up with to Chicago, which is how the restaurant got its name. 

Location: Quad Cities-style pizza 

Timings: Mon-Sun: 11:00 am to 11:00 pm

Must-Try Dishes:  Quad Cities-style pizza 

Price for 2: $80 approx.

6. Blaze Pizza

Rick and Elise Wetzel are the co-founders of Wetzel's Pretzels, founded Blaze Pizza in 2011 in Pasadena, California. Blaze Pizza is a fast-casual chain that serves make-your-own pizzas with creative toppings and sauces. The pizzas are value for money. Some of the popular pizza in the spot are Vegan Red Vine Pizza, Vegan Veg Out Pizza, Vegan Spicy Chik'n Pizza, Vegan Build Your Own Pizza (Various Veggie Toppings), and Vegan BBQ Chicken Pizza. 

Location: 511 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605, United States

Timings: Mon-Sun: 11:00 am to 11:00 pm

Must-Try Dishes:   Vegan Red Vine Pizza

Price for 2: $80 approx.

One can try unique pizza with jackfruit and tofu toppings too. These spots are known for their creativity. One should explore all these spots without any wait.