Vegan Food in Chicago

Rich sauces and vegetable-centered dishes shape vegan food at Badou Senegalese Cuisine in Chicago, IL, available for pickup.

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Vegan Food to Try

Plantain

Choose boiled or fried plantain; spicy sauce is an optional customization.

Fried Plantain$6.99This vegan side features plantain prepared by frying, with the fried preparation selected.
Boiled Plantain$6.99This vegan side features plantain prepared by boiling, with the boiled preparation selected.

“I was visiting a friend and she said it was a must have--she was absolutely right! I got the vegan mafe, my friend got cebbu yap, and then we split the plantains and veggie pastel. All amazing! Can't wait to go back next time I'm in town!”

“We had their food once at the Mag Mile race in downtown Chicago. This was my first time visiting the location. The service was polite and the food was great. We tried the Jollof rice and jerk chicken, plantains, yassa fish and rice. We will definitely go back.”

Vegan Lentils soup

$6.99

Lentils, potatoes, and onions simmer in tomato stew; vegan and gluten-free.

“This place is really something special! Everything is so flavorful, and the people who run the restaurant are so friendly. There are lots of great vegan and vegetarian options, and the portions are huge for the price. Their chocolate cake is also amazing. I will definitely be back!”

Vegan Mafe

$16.99

Sweet potato in peanut butter sauce served over white rice.

“My vegan partner ordered the Vegan Mafe and the Vegan Thiebou Djen. I ordered the veggie pastel and the veggie curry soup. We ended up sharing everything between us and couldn't decide which dish tasted best. Everything we ordered was full of flavor, and each dish was unique. The curry soup is worth coming back for more. We left the restaurant with nothing but compliments to say. I would order everything again, but honestly, the whole menu looks appetizing! Can't wait to return. The chef is very talented and I am obsessed with the flavor combinations he creates!”

Vegetarian Thiou

$16.99

Cabbage, cassava, and carrots cooked in rich tomato sauce.

“Highly recommend Badou! Everything we got was absolutely delicious! We tried many things off the menu, the Thieboudienne and Jerk chicken were especially phenomenal. They also have a wide array of vegan/vegetarian options that tasted great. We got the Mafe and pastels and some of the lentils/soup dishes. A low key dish that was one of our absolute favorites was the veggie soup. Don’t sleep on this pick, the broth was so wonderfully spiced and warming it almost brought tears to our eyes! Extremely friendly ownership that truly cares about their food.”

Ndamme

$16.99

Black-eyed peas in thick onion and garlic sauce.

“This place is incredible! My partner and I are both vegan and we found this place through Vegandale. It is an amazing spot for vegans and Omni alike- the food is delicious and the flavors are spot on. The owner is also extremely friendly and made sure we got the best dishes on our first trip and our second trip was even better! I highly suggest the vegan mafe.”

Vegetarian Lentils

$16.99

Lentils simmered in tomato sauce with potato and onions.

“My food was so delish ..I ate so fast forgot to take a pic. The best lentils I have ever had.”

Yassa Vegan

$16.99

Broccoli and Brussels sprouts with lime, caramelized onion, and rice.

“Cafe Badou was excellent. We had the vegan yassa and mafe, and both were excellent and truly unique flavors. Bissap was rich and flavorful too. Really enjoyed the food and the service was friendly and kind. Will definitely be going back.”

Yassa Veggie

$16.99

Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, lime, and caramelized onion top white rice.

“The only place I will get my Yassa from. I’ve been enjoying Badou’s delicious cuisine for many years and I am never disappointed. I’ve brought more people here than anywhere else.”

Find Something Special at Badou Senegalese Cuisine

At Badou Senegalese Cuisine, your vegan food choices include cabbage, cassava and carrots in rich tomato sauce, plus broccoli and Brussels sprouts with lime and caramelized onions over white rice.

Vegan Mafe pairs peanut butter and sweet potato with white rice. Ndamme has black-eyed peas in thick onion and garlic sauce. Vegetarian Lentils combines lentils, potato and onions in tomato sauce.

Visit us in Chicago, IL, for pickup, dine-in or delivery. Plantain comes boiled or fried, and you can pair either preparation with a Mild or Blazin' Hot sauce to match your preferred level of heat.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular vegan food options?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

Plantain — Plantain arrives boiled or fried, as selected; spicy sauce is optional, and the source identifies it as a vegan option.
Vegan Mafe — This vegan entrée layers sweet potato in peanut sauce over white rice; choose a spice level from mild to blazing hot.
Vegetarian Lentils — This vegetarian lentil dish combines tomato sauce, potato, and onions, with a required choice of spice level.
Ndamme — This vegetarian black-eyed pea dish is cooked in thick onion and garlic sauce, with a required selection of spice level.
Yassa Veggie — Broccoli and Brussels sprouts are infused with lime and caramelized onion over white rice; select your preferred spice level.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for vegan food throughout the Chicago area. Order your vegan food online for convenient pickup or delivery.