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Jain food in Chicago
33 places in USA serving pure veg and customization-friendly no onion, no garlic Jain food — from fully-Jain kitchens to spots with confirmed options. Always confirm prep details with the restaurant when you order.
Naf Naf Grill
avec River North
Blaze Pizza
Ema
Roti Mediterranean Bowls. Salads. Pitas.
Happy Lamb Hot Pot
Amorino
Big Shoulders Coffee
Bonci Pizzeria
Brü Chicago
Cinnaholic
Eataly
Eggholic - Indian Veg & Egg Street Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Eli's Cheesecake Company
Fit at the W Chicago - Lakeshore
Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop
India House Restaurant Chicago
Indian Garden Restaurant
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Kilwins
Levain Bakery – River North
Maharaj Indian Grill
Mango Mango Dessert
Molly's Cupcakes
Molly's Cupcakes
Parlor Pizza Bar River North
Parlor Pizza Bar West Loop
Pita Pita Mediterranean Grill - North Loop
Sukhadia's Sweets and Snacks
Uru-Swati
Veggie House
Voodoo Doughnut Fulton Market
What you can eat in Chicago
The 33 places listed here span 13 cuisines. Jain-friendliness varies more by kitchen than by cuisine — what matters is whether the base gravy or stock is made fresh.
Eating Jain in Chicago
Can you get Jain food in Chicago?
Yes — this directory lists 33 places in Chicago, USA that either serve Jain food or will cook without onion, garlic and other root vegetables on request, including 2 with a pure vegetarian or fully Jain kitchen.
What kinds of food can Jains eat in Chicago?
The places listed here cover dessert, bakery, indian, italian, mediterranean. Cuisines built on onion and garlic bases usually need a request made before cooking starts rather than a modification afterwards.
How do I order Jain at a restaurant in Chicago?
Say it before the dish is started, not after: no onion, no garlic, no potato, no carrot, no beetroot, no radish and no ginger. Ask whether the base gravy or stock is made fresh — that's usually what decides whether a kitchen can do it at all. 6 of the places listed on this page have notes from other diners on what they actually managed to order.
More on this in how to order Jain food at any restaurant, or what counts as Jain food if you're explaining it to someone else.