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15 essentials · 3 signature dishes
Best Vegan Restaurants in Long Beach
15 essentials
Where to eat first in Long Beach
Ranked by overall rating, signature dish strength and how much reviewers praise the food. If you only have a weekend, start here.
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Donuts, Vegan Raised, Bakery
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Worth ordering: #2 Donut
All-Day Vegan Breakfast, Mexican Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
Coffee Shop, Fully Vegan, Vegan Pastries
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The vibe: good for dates
Filipino Vegan Bakery, Fully Vegan, Traditional Pastries
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Worth ordering: #5 Donut
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Pie Bar, Vegan Pies, Flights
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The vibe: good for dates
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Bakery, Vegan Pies, Pie Flights
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The vibe: good for dates
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Mexican Tacos, Vegan Tacos
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Worth ordering: #1 Tacos
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American Burgers, Fully Vegan, Fast Food
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Worth ordering: #2 Burger
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Italian Pasta, Vegan Menu, Pizza
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Worth ordering: #2 Pizza
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Açaí Bowls, Fully Vegan, Smoothies
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Worth ordering: #1 Acai bowlWorth ordering: #1 Bowl
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Vegan Sushi, Vegan Menu, Tacos
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Juice Bar, Vegan Bowls, Empanadas
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The vibe: good for work & study
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American Comfort Food, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #3 BurgerWorth ordering: #5 Tacos
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Vegan Mexican, Fully Vegan, Elote Ribs
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Worth ordering: #2 Tacos
3 signature dishes
What Long Beach cooks best
The dishes Long Beach's reviews name most and praise hardest, each ranked by how reviewers rate the vegan version.
signature #1
Best donut in Long Beach
Donuts, Fully Vegan, Bakery
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Worth ordering: #1 Donut
- Number 2. Sweet Retreat Donuts Listed above as essential 02
Donuts, Vegan Donuts
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Worth ordering: #3 Donut
Donuts, Vegan Cakes, Bakery
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Worth ordering: #4 Donut
- Number 5. San & Wolves Bakeshop Listed above as essential 05
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Coffee, Vegan Donuts, Plant Milk
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Worth ordering: #1 Coffee
signature #2
Best acai bowl in Long Beach
- Number 1. Zooks Kitchen- Hawaiian Style Acai Bowls🌺 Listed above as essential 11
Vegan Burgers, Bowls, Plant Milk
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Worth ordering: #2 Acai bowlWorth ordering: #5 Bowl
Açaí Bowls, Vegan-Friendly
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Worth ordering: #3 Acai bowl
signature #3
Best tacos in Long Beach
- Number 1. La Taqueria Brand Listed above as essential 08
- Number 2. PlanTita's Kitchen Listed above as essential 15
- Number 3. Appus Cafe Listed above as essential 01
Mexican Tacos, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #4 Tacos
- Number 5. Vizzi Listed above as essential 14
Vegan & omni
2 lists Fully vegan · Omni standouts
10 places
Fully vegan in Long Beach
- Number 1. Wood Coffee Co. Listed above as essential 04
- Number 2. The Grain Café Listed above as essential 03
- Number 3. San & Wolves Bakeshop Listed above as essential 05
- Number 4. Plant Power Fast Food Listed above as essential 09
10 places
Omni standouts in Long Beach
- Number 1. Sweet Retreat Donuts Listed above as essential 02
- Number 2. Laurie’s Pie Bar Listed above as essential 06
Vietnamese Cafe, Vegan Menu, Outdoor Seating
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The vibe: good for relaxing
- Number 4. La Taqueria Brand Listed above as essential 08
By occasion
11 lists Breakfast spots · Lunch & brunch · Dinner destinations · Hidden gems · Coffee masters · Sweet treats · Cozy hideaways · Work-friendly cafes · Group night out · Budget eats · Family friendly
8 places
Breakfast spots in Long Beach
- Number 1. The Grain Café Listed above as essential 03
- Number 2. San & Wolves Bakeshop Listed above as essential 05
- Number 3. Plant Power Fast Food Listed above as essential 09
- Number 4. Wood Coffee Co. Listed above as essential 04
8 places
Lunch & brunch in Long Beach
- Number 1. Appus Cafe Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. The Grain Café Listed above as essential 03
- Number 3. La Taqueria Brand Listed above as essential 08
- Number 4. Laurie’s Pie Bar Listed above as essential 06
3 places
Dinner destinations in Long Beach
- Number 1. Mangiafoglie Listed above as essential 10
Italian Pasta, Vegan Menu, Refined
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The vibe: good for dates
Mediterranean Falafel, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
10 places
Coffee masters in Long Beach
- Number 1. Wood Coffee Co. Listed above as essential 04
Coffee, Vegan Pastry, Plant Milk
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Worth ordering: #5 Coffee
- Number 3. Jug Band Coffee and Tea Listed above as hidden gems 02
Cafe, Vegan Donut, Mexican Coffee
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Worth ordering: #3 Coffee
10 places
Sweet treats in Long Beach
- Number 1. Sweet Retreat Donuts Listed above as essential 02
- Number 2. Laurie’s Pie Bar Listed above as essential 06
- Number 3. Devi's Donuts and sweets Listed above as donut 01
- Number 4. San & Wolves Bakeshop Listed above as essential 05
8 places
Cozy hideaways in Long Beach
- Number 1. Rad Coffee Listed above as coffee masters 02
Coffee, Vegan Sandwiches
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Persian Pita Sandwiches, Salads
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The vibe: good for dates
- Number 4. Confidential Coffee Listed above as coffee masters 04
8 places
Work-friendly cafes in Long Beach
- Number 1. Wood Coffee Co. Listed above as essential 04
- Number 2. Jug Band Coffee and Tea Listed above as hidden gems 02
- Number 3. Confidential Coffee Listed above as coffee masters 04
- Number 4. Recreational Coffee Listed above as donut 06
10 places
Group night out in Long Beach
- Number 1. Appus Cafe Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. The Grain Café Listed above as essential 03
- Number 3. La Taqueria Brand Listed above as essential 08
- Number 4. Gypsy's Mediterranean Grill Listed above as cozy hideaways 03
10 places
Budget eats in Long Beach
- Number 1. La Taqueria Brand Listed above as essential 08
- Number 2. Vizzi Listed above as essential 14
- Number 3. Sweet Retreat Donuts Listed above as essential 02
- Number 4. Plant Power Fast Food Listed above as essential 09
8 places
Family friendly in Long Beach
- Number 1. Appus Cafe Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. The Grain Café Listed above as essential 03
- Number 3. Sweet Retreat Donuts Listed above as essential 02
- Number 4. Devi's Donuts and sweets Listed above as donut 01
By dish
4 lists Best pizza · Best coffee · Best bowl · Best burger
9 places
Best pizza in Long Beach
Thai Curry Pizza, Vegan Pizza
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Worth ordering: #1 Pizza
- Number 2. Mangiafoglie Listed above as essential 10
Pizza, Vegan Menu, Thick Crust
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Worth ordering: #3 Pizza
- Number 4. Jug Band Coffee and Tea Listed above as hidden gems 02
8 places
Best coffee in Long Beach
- Number 1. Recreational Coffee Listed above as donut 06
Breakfast & Brunch, Vegan Burrito
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The vibe: good for relaxing
- Number 3. Confidential Coffee Listed above as coffee masters 04
Coffee Shop, Plant Milk, Vegan Pastry
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Worth ordering: #4 Coffee
5 places
Best bowl in Long Beach
- Number 1. Zooks Kitchen- Hawaiian Style Acai Bowls🌺 Listed above as essential 11
Acai Bowl Shop, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #2 Bowl
Juice Bowls, 99% Vegan
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Worth ordering: #3 Bowl
Korean Bowls, Vegan Options
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Worth ordering: #4 Bowl
5 places
Best burger in Long Beach
Burgers, Vegan Bun, Metal Theme
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Worth ordering: #1 Burger
- Number 2. Plant Power Fast Food Listed above as essential 09
- Number 3. Vizzi Listed above as essential 14
American Burgers, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #4 Burger
By cuisine
2 lists American · Mexican
10 places
American in Long Beach
- Number 1. The Grain Café Listed above as essential 03
- Number 2. Plant Power Fast Food Listed above as essential 09
- Number 3. V Cafe Listed above as cozy hideaways 02
- Number 4. Vizzi Listed above as essential 14
10 places
Mexican in Long Beach
- Number 1. Appus Cafe Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. The Grain Café Listed above as essential 03
- Number 3. La Taqueria Brand Listed above as essential 08
- Number 4. Vegan Castle Listed above as essential 12
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Questions about eating vegan in Long Beach
Are there vegan restaurants in Long Beach?
Yes — Long Beach has 168 vegan-ready venues. The top-ranked are Appus Cafe - Palo Verde Ave, Sweet Retreat Donuts, The Grain Café - Long Beach Mexican vegan. Spinach ranks them on overall rating, signature dish strength, and reviewer praise for the food.
Is Long Beach good for vegans?
Long Beach scores 58.2/100 on the Spinach vegan city index. The city has 41 vegan-friendly venues and 41 high-quality restaurants out of 168 analyzed.
How many vegan restaurants are in Long Beach?
Long Beach has 28 fully vegan restaurants and 9 vegetarian restaurants. 41 venues score B or higher on the Vegan Friendliness grade.
What dishes is Long Beach known for?
Long Beach's top signature dishes for vegans are donut, acai bowl, tacos, and the city also does pizza and cake well. Signature dishes are ranked by how the city's venues score against the other 157 cities we track.
What are the best cuisines for vegans in Long Beach?
The vegan scene in Long Beach leans American, Mexican. American is particularly strong, with 10 venues serving quality plant-based options.
What's the best vegan restaurant in Long Beach?
Appus Cafe - Palo Verde Ave is ranked #1 in Long Beach by the Spinach Essentials algorithm, which weights rating, signature dish performance, and reviewer praise. See all 15 Essentials for the full ranking.
How does Spinach rank these venues?
Spinach ranks vegan venues by formula: a composite of Google Maps rating, the Spinach Rating (Wilson-confidence scored), dish-quality Wilson scores from extracted review signals, and city-specific signature dish strength. Essentials add a tier weighting; category lists add their own mood/occasion weights. No pay-to-play.
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The last refresh is stamped at the foot of this page. Rankings come from public reviews on Google Maps and HappyCow, read by Spinach's own analysis. We never republish the reviews themselves.