More restaurants than ever before are attempting to lure in the vegan and vegan-curious to the table with promises of improved health, environmental friendliness, and of course, delicious food. San Francisco is home to locations of vegan chains like VeganBurg, Loving Hut, Next Level Burger, and Project Juice. Apart from these, the city’s local restaurants are also stepping up their game, whipping up some of the best and unique vegan food you will have. Here is our list of the top 8 vegan restaurants to visit in San Francisco.
1. Shizen Vegan Sushi Bar and Izakaya
Vegan | Japanese
Shizen’s vegan sushi bar and izakaya serve the most artistic and beautiful vegan dishes. They offer sushi, ramen, and other Japanese food in a unique dining set-up with wood beams and tables. The best dish on the menu is the spicy tofuna roll but they also have a variety of tempura-fried veggies, bean curd skewers, and miso ramen.
Currently, they take only reservations. To-go orders are available online, and over the phone: (415) 678-5767.
Restaurant location: 370 14th Street. San Francisco CA 94103
To read more about their vision and to see their menu visit the restaurant website
2. Wildseed
American | Pizza | International | Juice Bar
Adriano Paganini’s plant-based restaurant and bar are focused on whole foods and seasonal ingredients. They have a menu of local, vegan and seasonally-driven dishes like “neatball” masala and rigatoni bolognese with impossible “meat”.
The menu offers Californian fusion cuisines with dishes like grilled avocado toast, probiotic plat, carrot lox, Mexican corn cakes, tofu skewers, flatbread pizza and burgers. They also offer beverages made with fresh juices and herbs.
Currently, they are accepting only limited reservations, which you can do from their website or place a call on (415) 872-7350
Restaurant location: 2000 Union St San Francisco, CA 94123
3. Spice of America
Indian | Nepalese | Vegetarian | Vegan Friendly
The restaurant was opened in 2018 and since has been serving delicious dishes inspired by traditional Indian and Nepalese cuisine. They cook innovative dishes with authentic ingredients to create beautiful fusion meals. It is a great place to have a leisurely lunch or even an elegant dinner with family and friends.
The place is not strictly vegan, but they have a lot of vegan and vegetarian options. Most loved dishes are the cauliflower roast, dal makhni and aaloo tikki chat.
Reservations can be made via Yelp
Restaurant location: 1655 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94103
Take a look at their full menu on their website
4. Nourish Café
Vegan | Organic | American | Bakery | Juice Bar
This plant-based café serves dishes using natural sweeteners and minimal oils. They have a wide range of salads, smoothies, juices, toasts, acai bowls, sandwiches and also baked goods. Must-try dishes are the nourish bowl/wrap, avocado toast, nourish banh mi sandwich, quinoa waffles and Mediterranean toast.
It has two locations in San Francisco. The one of Hyde Street offers just breakfast and lunch, but you can get dinner at the Nob Hill location.
To view their menu or to order online visit their website
Restaurant locations:
- 1030 Hyde Street, San Francisco, CA
- 189 6th Ave Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA 94118
Must Read: San Francisco Travel and Food Guide
5. Golden Era Vegan Restaurant
Chinese | Asian | Thai | Vietnamese | Indian
This long-time established pure vegetarian restaurant serves Vietnamese, Indian, Thai, and Chinese food at modest prices. It re-creates the meat ingredients in traditional Asian recipes using soy and spices. It has a varied menu, serving different types of rice and noodle dishes from soy meats, hot pots, refreshing beverages, and vegan desserts.
Check out their menu and order online through the restaurant’s website
Restaurant location: 395 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102
6. BAIA
Vegan | Italian | Pizza
This Matthew Kenney restaurant specializes in plant-based versions of Italian classics like lasagna, pasta, and pizza. The first-weekend vegan Italian comfort spot, it opened for takeout in the Hayes Valley space that once housed Jardinière ( a Hayes Valley culinary landmark for 20 years)
For reservations or to order online visit the website
Restaurant location: 300 Grove St San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) 861-0625
7. VeganBurg
Contemporary | Burgers
For those who are vegan or thinking of going vegan, it can be a struggle not being able to indulge in some of meat lovers’ favorite foods, one of them being burgers. VeganBurg is the exact solution for that. This vegan burger eatery from Singapore was established in SF in 2015. These veggie burgers will even convince even the most stubborn of meat-lovers to convert to veganism. The menu offers a variety of burgers in addition to fries, sides, soups, drinks, and ice creams. One of the absolute must-tries is the tangy tartar burger, a mouth-watering meal with a succulent patty paired with fresh lettuce, pickles, cucumber, and delicious house-made tartar.
To view their delicious range of burgers and to order online, check out their website
Restaurant location: 1466 Haight St, San Francisco, California
8. The Flying Falafel
Gluten-free | Middle Eastern | Mediterranean
This Middle Eastern eatery’s menu is all vegan and they also have many gluten-free options as well. They serve delicious ‘chick’n’ shawarma and falafel which is completely meat-free.
Established in 2014, the place serves Mediterranean goodies like hummus, whole wheat pitas, and amazing falafels. One must also try their banana milkshake which is highly recommended.
Currently, they do not have dine-in options and offer delivery and takeaway. You can place your order on their website
Restaurant location: 1051 Market St San Francisco, CA 94103
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