Guide to Vegetarian Options During Lake County February Flavor Festival 2026

By: Jessi Ardon 02/10/2026

This February, dine on delectable plant-based options all across Lake County during the annual Flavor Festival. This year's Flavor Fest boasts over 90 participating locations, and Lake County restaurants are showing off their culinary skills with inventive and delicious dishes. Vegetarians, your tastebuds are in for a treat get ready to be wined and dined with scrumptious veggie fare throughout the land of lakes! Check out our guide to herbivore options during Lake County Flavor Festival below.

Bill’s Pizza & Pub in Mundelein & Bill’s Pub North in Third Lake

Flavor Festival Special Vegetarian Option:

• Margherita Pizza
• Four Cheese Pizza
• Veggie Pizza
• Toasted Ravioli
• Jalapeno Cheddar Poppers
• Fried Mozzarella Sticks
• Fried Pickle Spears
• Jumbo German Pretzel

Black Lung Brewing Co. in Fox Lake, GRAYSLAKE and Round Lake Beach 

Flavor Festival Special Vegetarian Options:

• Beyond Meat Smash Burger

Brunch Cafe in Deerfield

Flavor Festival Special Vegetarian Options:

• Avocado Toast: Rustic Whole Grain Bread with Avocado, Heirloom Tomatoes, Arugula and Balsamic Glaze, Served with a side of Fruit
• Garden Omelet: Mushroom, Onion, Green Pepper, Spinach, Asparagus and Tomato
• Mediterranean Omelet: Oven Roasted Tomato, Basil, Onion and Feta
• Stuffed Portobello Srambler: Portobello Mushroom, Egg Whites, Spinach, Red Pepper, Green Onion and Mozzarella
• Veggie Skillet: Mushroom, Onion, Tomato, Green Pepper, Spinach and Monterey Jack
• Portobenny Benedict: Portobello Mushroom, Asparagus and Goat Cheese
• Grilled Veggie Panini: Portobello Mushroom, Roasted Red Pepper, Spinach, Red Onion, Tomato, Provolone and Balsamic Aioli
• Veggie Burger: Vegan Patty, Provolone, Arugula, Tomato, Chipotle Mayo on a Pretzel Bun
• Berry Bowl: Raspberries, Strawberries, Blueberries and Brunch Cream
• Yogurt Parfait: Yogurt, Raspberries, Strawberries, Blueberries and Granola
• Oatmeal Selection: Old Fashioned, Apple Cinnamon and Cranberry Pecan

Casa Bonita Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar in Libertyville

Flavor Festival Special Vegetarian Options:

• White Queso Dip
• Cheese Quesadilla
• Cheese Fiesta Nachos

Feather Glass Wine Bar & Eatery in Vernon Hills

Flavor Festival Special Vegetarian Options:

• Tomato Mozzarella Flatbread: Tomatoes, Fresh and Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, House Marinara and Seasonings
• Mediterranean Flatbread: Feta Cheese, assorted Olives, Red Onions, Pistachios, EVOO and House Seasonings, topped with fresh Arugula

First draft in grayslake

Flavor Festival Special Vegetarian Options:

• Beet and Goat Cheese Salad
• House Salad
• Nachos
• Vegetable Egg Rolls
• Cheese Curds
• Fried Pickle Chips

JJ TWIG'S PIZZA & PUB IN WAUCONDA

Flavor Festival Special Vegetarian Options:

• Margherita Pizza
• Veggie Pizza
• Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
• Breaded Mushrooms
• Jalapeno Poppers
• Mozzarella Sticks
• Mac and Cheese Wedges
• Cheese Nuggets
• Garden Fresh Salad

Joanie's Pizzeria of Long Grove

Flavor Festival Special Vegetarian Options:

• Choice of Detroit Style, Hand-Tossed or Thin Crust Cheese or Veggie Pizza
• Bruschetta
• House Salad

LIMONCELLO CAFE AT HOTEL TEN IN GURNEE

Flavor Festival Special Vegetarian Options:

• Lemon Ricotta Pancakes: Creamy Ricotta Cheese, Fresh Lemon Zest, Served with a Dollop of Lemon Curd and Seasonal Berries

Main Street Social IN LIBERTYVILLE

Flavor Festival Special Vegetarian Options:

• Bruschetta: Vine-ripened, EVOO, Basil, Parmesan Cheese and Toasted Baguette
• 2X Fried Frites: Served with Roasted Garlic Aioli, Parmesan and Parsley
• Crispy Brussels Sprouts Salad: Radicchio, Sweet Peppers, Green Onions, Carrots, Crispy Shallots and Agrodolce Vinaigrette
• Four-Cheese Spinach Lasagna: Gruyere, Pecorino Romano, Parmesan, Mozzarella, Mornay Sauce and Pomodoro

Oliverii North in Antioch

Flavor Festival Special Vegetarian Options:

• Crostini Funghi: Italian Bread Baked with Mushrooms, Garlic and Fontina Cheese
• Bruschetta Romana: Italian Baked Bread, Topped with Cold Diced Tomato, Basil, Garlic and Parmesan Cheese

Pizzeria Deville in Libertyville

Flavor Festival Special Vegetarian Options:

• Maaa Pie: EVOO, Goat Cheese, Fontina, Romano, Spinach, Fig Jam, Caramelized Onions and Pistachios

Roaring Table Brewing Co. in Lake Zurich

Flavor Festival Special Vegetarian Options:

• Figtastic: Mozz Blend, EVOO, Crème de Brie, Sliced Figs, Arugula and Balsamic Drizzle

Sorelle Italian Market and Cafe in Long Grove

Flavor Festival Special Vegetarian Options:

• Egg Bites: Sauteed Spinach, Caramelized Onions and Fontina Cheese
• Margherita Pizza: Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Basil Leaves and San Marzano Tomatoes
• Funghi Pizza: Crimini Mushrooms, Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Fresh Parsley and San Marzano Tomatoes
• Melanzana Panino: Grilled Eggplant, Roasted Red Peppers, Shaved Fontina, Basil Oil and Balsamic Glaze
• Pomodoro Panino: Caramelized Cherry Tomatoes, Arugula, Basil Oil, Stracciatella Cheese, Balsamic Glaze and Sicilian Sea Salt
• Caprese Salad: Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Cherry Tomatoes, Basil Oil, Sicilian Flake Sea Salt, Sicilian Olive Oil and Aged Balsamic
• Pear and Arugula Salad: Gorgonzola, Candied Walnuts, Thinly Sliced Onion and Lemon-Honey Vinaigrette
• Funghi Risotto: Truffle Mushroom Risotto Ball Infused with Italian Black Truffles
• Rigatoni: Spicy San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Fresh Basil and Whipped Hand-Dipped Ricotta
• Cheese Ravioli: Italian Ricotta, Housemade Vodka Sauce, Parmigiano and Parsley
• Linguini: Garden Cherry Tomato Sauce, Fresh Basil, Garlic, Sicilian Olive Oil and Parmigiano
• Minestrone Soup: Italian Vegetable Soup Served with Homemade Breadsticks
• Parmesan Truffle Fries: Crispy Fries Tossed in Italian Truffle Oil, Topped with Parmigiano and Fresh Chopped Parsley

The sip 21 in waukegan

Flavor Festival Special Vegetarian Options:

• Berry Bliss Salad: Mixed Leaf, Apple Slices, Seasonal Fruits, Walnut, Cheese, Honey-Mustard and Homemade Dressing
• Southwest Salad: Romaine Lettuce, Tomatoes, Corn, Black Beans, Tortilla Strips, Red Onion, Avocado and Southwest Dressing
• Penne Vodka: Penne with Tomato Cream Sauce and Vodka
• Mozzarella Sticks

Three Embers Restaurant inside the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort

Flavor Festival Special Vegetarian Options:

• Braised Mushroom Tostada: Chipotle-Gruyere Whipped Potato, Cilantro, Goat Gouda, Seared Cremini and Roasted Poblano
• Pistachio Ravioli: Roasted Pistachio and Four Cheese Blend, Banana-Sweet Potato Puree and Amarena Cherry-Pickled Fennel Relish

vault 232 in lake zurich

Flavor Festival Special Vegetarian Options:

• Bruschetta: Pesto, Mozzarella, Herb-Cut Diced Tomato, Aged Balsamic and Parmigiano Reggiano
• Caprese Flatbread: Artisan Flatbread, Heirloom Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Pesto and Balsamic Glaze
• Garden Salad: Tomatoes, Carrots, Cucumber and Herbed Croutons with Balsamic Vinaigrette
• Rigatoni Alla Vodka: Rigatoni, Calabrian Vodka Sauce, Fresno Chili and Panko Breadcrumbs
• Cavatappi Five Cheese: Cavatappi Pasta, Five-Cheese Cream Sauce and Panko Breadcrumbs

Check out all of this year’s Lake County Flavor Flavor Festival participants. Find more guides to all of the best Flavor Fest foods and learn how you can win prizes with the Flavor Fest Check-in Challenge.