Vegan Chef Challenge of Peoria

Vegan Chef Challenge of Peoria This page is run by the volunteer team in Peoria, IL to celebrate the Vegan Chef Challenge that happens every April.

Details at veganchefchallenge.org/peoria

The chefs in Peoria do such a great job year round and we love to showcase them!

Craving some amazing food but not wanting to go out? Then you will be extremely happy to check out the online menu from ...
09/04/2026

Craving some amazing food but not wanting to go out? Then you will be extremely happy to check out the online menu from Cholas Indian restaurant Peoria which clearly lists the vegan options.

The world of takeout and delivery is complicated and restaurants are not always in control. So use the Clover link in the first comment to be sure to see all the options.

Enjoy!

This Saturday!!!  Our favorite vegan bakery - Riley's Vegan Sweets and Eats is organizing a must attend event - The Plan...
08/12/2026

This Saturday!!! Our favorite vegan bakery - Riley's Vegan Sweets and Eats is organizing a must attend event - The Plant Based Peoria Expo.

So many great vendors - food, services, retail, non-profit. Pro tip: come hungry!

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07/21/2026

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So. Many. Options.
Hard to know where to start. But if it’s coming from the Queen, we know it’s gonna be gooooood!

The Market is LOADED! Lemon Shortbread Cookies, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies, Southwest Quinoa Salad (vegan) Southwest Quinoa Salad with Chicken, Spicy Buffalo Bean and Chickpea Salad (vegan), BBQ Chicken Spaghetti Squash Bowls, Tilapia Tacos with Slaw and Avocado Creama, Whole30 Steak and Vegetables Bowl, Chicken Florentine Spaghetti Squash Bowls, Asian Shredded Chicken Salad, Apple Grape Shredded Chicken Salad, Beef Taco Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette, Tofu Taco Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette (vegan), Tuscon Tofu and Vegetables Bowl (vegan) Tucson Salmon Bowl, Aphrodite Chicken Salad, Curry Chicken Salad, Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad, Dairy Free Mac and Cheese and Vegetables (vegan) and more πŸ‘Έ

Hooray for Saturdays and a case full of vegan options at the Peoria location!
07/18/2026

Hooray for Saturdays and a case full of vegan options at the Peoria location!

Both locations will have gluten friendly, maple bacon, blueberry turnovers and all the regular favorites in the case Saturday!

Pekin is open 4am-12pm
Peoria is open 5am-2pm and will also have vegan on Saturday.

We love when restaurants make it easy! Thanks One World Cafe for making great food and having lots of options. (Pictured...
07/17/2026

We love when restaurants make it easy! Thanks One World Cafe for making great food and having lots of options. (Pictured: Vegan chorizo scramble with bagel & hummus.)

If the hot weather has you craving some cold ice cream, The Daily Scoop - Peoria Heights has multiple vegan options. (Ju...
07/12/2026

If the hot weather has you craving some cold ice cream, The Daily Scoop - Peoria Heights has multiple vegan options. (Junior scoop shown, the regular ones are HUGE!!)

However you celebrate the 4th, you’re gonna need to eat, right? Isa has so many great suggestions!πŸ˜‹
07/03/2026

However you celebrate the 4th, you’re gonna need to eat, right? Isa has so many great suggestions!πŸ˜‹

Burgers, hot dogs, baked beans, all the pasta salads! Get your vegan cookout recipes here, there is something for everyone. Have a safe and delicious weekend🌭 Link to the recipes is in the comments!

Wow! In addition to a fresh restock of vegan take-n-bakes in the freezer, check out their cooler case for some seriously...
07/02/2026

Wow! In addition to a fresh restock of vegan take-n-bakes in the freezer, check out their cooler case for some seriously good deals!!

(The vegan feta and butter are close to their expiration dates. So better they find good homes than get tossed.)

The final award in the Peoria Vegan Chef Challenge goes to Hacienda El Mirador for Most Talented Chef!!Diners were wowed...
07/02/2026

The final award in the Peoria Vegan Chef Challenge goes to Hacienda El Mirador for Most Talented Chef!!

Diners were wowed by the amazing creations. So full of flavor and color and everything good. The food was deliciously unique, and the service spectacular!

Thank you for helping make April our favorite month!

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