Chicago, Illinois, the US
Weekly vegan meal plans built around Chicago's grocery stores and seasonal produce. Takes 5 minutes on Sunday. Feeds a family all week.
Plant-based, legume-driven, whole foods. Harsh winters push meal planning toward hearty stews and slow-cooker meals Nov-Mar. Summer farmers markets are among the best in the Midwest.
Your weekly grocery list is built to match what's in stock at Jewel-Osco, Mariano's, Whole Foods, plus 2+ more common to Chicago.
Devon Avenue for South Asian spices and Little Village for Mexican produce — both half the price of chain stores.
Most of these are pantry staples. Your weekly list rotates 1-2 fresh proteins and 2-3 produce items around these basics.
We've curated 350+ recipes tagged by cuisine, difficulty, and cook time. For Chicago, we prioritize vegan dishes that use ingredients easily found at Jewel-Osco, Mariano's, and similar local stores. Average cook time is around 30 minutes.
Vegan cooking is generally easy. We tag each recipe by difficulty. If you're new, start with easy dishes and skip anything marked hard — takes about 2 weeks before you feel comfortable cooking without looking at the recipe.
No problem. MealAI lets you pick up to 3 cuisine preferences. Your plan will mix vegan with whatever else you choose — a common pattern is Vegan 4 nights a week and 3 flex nights.
Not at all. Pages like this one help us match you to nearby grocery options. If you're in Illinois but not Chicago, most of the same stores work. Elsewhere in the US, we cover all major chains.
The free tier includes 2 meal plans per month, smart grocery lists, and the full recipe library. Pro is $7.99/month — unlocks unlimited plans and AI recipe generation from what's in your fridge. No credit card needed to start.