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15 essentials · 3 signature dishes
Best Vegan Restaurants in San Francisco
15 essentials
Where to eat first in San Francisco
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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Sicilian Gelato, Vegan Sorbet
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Dim Sum, Vegan Dumplings
$$$
The vibe: good for groups
Baked Donuts, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #1 Donut
Japanese Sushi, Fully Vegan
$$$
Worth ordering: #1 Sushi
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Vegan Miso Ramen, Vegan Broth
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Worth ordering: #2 Ramen
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Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors
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Worth ordering: #4 Ice cream
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Coffee, Vegan Donuts & Pies
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Worth ordering: #2 Donut
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NY Pizza, Extensive Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
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Nepalese, Vegan Momos & Curry
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The vibe: good for dates
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Indian Curries, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
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Mexican, Vegan Burritos & Tacos
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The vibe: good for groups
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Vegan Tapas, Mushroom Skewers
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
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Middle Eastern, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for dates
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Turkish, Vegan Lentil Burger
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The vibe: good for dates
3 signature dishes
What San Francisco cooks best
The dishes San Francisco's reviews name most and praise hardest, each ranked by how reviewers rate the vegan version.
signature #1
Best ramen in San Francisco
Vegan Ramen, Vegan Bento
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Worth ordering: #1 Ramen
- Number 2. Torraku Ramen Listed above as essential 06
Ramen, Vegan Ramen
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Worth ordering: #3 Ramen
Japanese Ramen, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #4 Ramen
Ramen, Vegan Miso Broth
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Worth ordering: #5 Ramen
5 more
Japanese Ramen, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
Japanese Ramen, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
Japanese Ramen, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
Japanese Ramen, Vegan Ramen
$$$
The vibe: good for solo
Japanese Ramen, Vegan Miso
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The vibe: good for solo
signature #2
Best donut in San Francisco
- Number 1. whack donuts! Listed above as essential 04
- Number 2. The Butterfly Joint and Café at The Butterfly Joint Listed above as essential 08
Creative Donuts, Vegan Flavors
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Worth ordering: #3 Donut
Donuts, Vegan Guava & Lemon
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Worth ordering: #4 Donut
Donuts, Vegan Pastries
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Worth ordering: #5 Donut
1 more
Gourmet Donuts, Vegan Glazes
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signature #3
Best banh mi in San Francisco
Vietnamese Banh Mi, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #1 Banh mi
Tofu Bánh Mì, Vegan Bowls
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Worth ordering: #2 Banh mi
Vietnamese Pho, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #3 Banh mi
Vietnamese Phở, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #4 Banh mi
Sandwiches, Vegan Banh Mi
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Worth ordering: #5 Banh mi
2 more
Vietnamese, Vegan Tofu Bánh Mì
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Vietnamese Banh Mi, Tofu
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Vegan & omni
2 lists Fully vegan · Omni standouts
10 places
Fully vegan in San Francisco
- Number 1. aíso Listed above as essential 13
- Number 2. Shizen Listed above as essential 05
- Number 3. whack donuts! Listed above as essential 04
Latin Fusion, Fully Vegan
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
10 places
Omni standouts in San Francisco
- Number 1. Gusto Pinsa Romana Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. CyBelle's Front Room Listed above as essential 09
Cantonese Dim Sum, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for groups
- Number 4. Bi-Rite Creamery Listed above as essential 07
By occasion
12 lists Breakfast spots · Lunch & brunch · Dinner destinations · Worth the occasion · Hidden gems · Coffee masters · Sweet treats · Cozy hideaways · Work-friendly cafes · Group night out · Budget eats · Family friendly
8 places
Breakfast spots in San Francisco
- Number 1. The Butterfly Joint and Café at The Butterfly Joint Listed above as essential 08
- Number 2. Boochmania Listed above as essential 15
Diner, Vegan Pancakes & Mess
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The vibe: good for families
Breakfast Burrito, Vegan Options
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Worth ordering: #1 Burrito
8 places
Lunch & brunch in San Francisco
- Number 1. Yarsa Nepalese & Indian Cuisine Listed above as essential 10
- Number 2. Savor Cafe Listed above as essential 14
- Number 3. The Little Chihuahua Listed above as essential 12
Spanish Tapas, Vegan Paella
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The vibe: good for dates
8 places
Dinner destinations in San Francisco
- Number 1. aíso Listed above as essential 13
- Number 2. Shizen Listed above as essential 05
- Number 3. Savor Cafe Listed above as essential 14
- Number 4. Destapas SF Listed above as lunch & brunch 04
6 places
Worth the occasion in San Francisco
Indian, Vegan Tasting Menu
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
Sushi Omakase, Vegan Menu
$$$
Worth ordering: #4 Sushi
Japanese-Peruvian, Vegan Menu
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
Bolivian, Raw & Cooked Vegan
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
9 places
Coffee masters in San Francisco
- Number 1. The Butterfly Joint and Café at The Butterfly Joint Listed above as essential 08
Coffee, Oat Milk Lattes
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Worth ordering: #1 Coffee
Coffee, Vegan Matcha Latte
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The vibe: good for relaxing
- Number 4. Heist Restaurant Listed above as breakfast spots 04
10 places
Sweet treats in San Francisco
- Number 1. whack donuts! Listed above as essential 04
- Number 2. Hila Gelato Caffè Listed above as essential 02
- Number 3. Bi-Rite Creamery Listed above as essential 07
- Number 4. Dynamo Donut & Coffee Listed above as donut 03
8 places
Cozy hideaways in San Francisco
Mediterranean, Vegan Meze
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The vibe: good for dates
Japanese Sushi, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #3 Sushi
- Number 3. Destapas SF Listed above as lunch & brunch 04
- Number 4. Peña Pachamama Listed above as worth the occasion 04
8 places
Work-friendly cafes in San Francisco
Coffee, Plant Milk
$$$
The vibe: good for work & study
Cafe, Vegan Sandwich, Oat Milk
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The vibe: good for work & study
Coffee, Vegan Focaccia
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The vibe: good for work & study
Cafe, Vegan Wrap, NA Drinks
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The vibe: good for work & study
10 places
Group night out in San Francisco
- Number 1. Boochmania Listed above as essential 15
- Number 2. aíso Listed above as essential 13
- Number 3. Shizen Listed above as essential 05
- Number 4. La Mediterranee Listed above as cozy hideaways 01
10 places
Budget eats in San Francisco
- Number 1. Yarsa Nepalese & Indian Cuisine Listed above as essential 10
- Number 2. Savor Cafe Listed above as essential 14
Vegan Tacos, Torta, Hot Dogs
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The vibe: good for families
- Number 4. Gusto Pinsa Romana Listed above as essential 01
8 places
Family friendly in San Francisco
- Number 1. whack donuts! Listed above as essential 04
- Number 2. Bi-Rite Creamery Listed above as essential 07
- Number 3. Ocean Indian Cuisine Listed above as essential 11
Cantonese Dim Sum, Fully Vegan
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The vibe: good for groups
By dish
5 lists Best pizza · Best ice cream · Best sushi · Best burrito · Best coffee
17 places
Best pizza in San Francisco
Roman Pizza, Vegan Cheese
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Worth ordering: #1 Pizza
Italian Pizza, Vegan Menu
$$$
Worth ordering: #2 Pizza
Pizza, Vegan Menu, Subs
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Worth ordering: #3 Pizza
- Number 4. Gusto Pinsa Romana Listed above as essential 01
8 places
Best ice cream in San Francisco
Ice Cream, Vegan Scoops
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Worth ordering: #1 Ice cream
Asian Ice Cream, Vegan Scoops
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Worth ordering: #2 Ice cream
Vegan Ice Cream, Rotating Flavors
$$$
Worth ordering: #3 Ice cream
- Number 4. Bi-Rite Creamery Listed above as essential 07
5 places
Best sushi in San Francisco
- Number 1. Shizen Listed above as essential 05
Sushi, Dedicated Vegan Menu
$$$
Worth ordering: #2 Sushi
- Number 3. Cha-Ya Listed above as cozy hideaways 02
- Number 4. Chīsai Sushi Club Listed above as worth the occasion 02
6 places
Best burrito in San Francisco
- Number 1. Heist Restaurant Listed above as breakfast spots 04
Burritos, Vegan Fillings
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Worth ordering: #2 Burrito
Filipino Burritos, Vegan Menu
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Worth ordering: #3 Burrito
Filipino-Mexican, Vegan Burritos
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Worth ordering: #4 Burrito
5 places
Best coffee in San Francisco
- Number 1. Four Barrel Coffee Listed above as coffee masters 02
Coffee, Vegan Donuts, Oat Lattes
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Worth ordering: #2 Coffee
Coffee, Vegan Milk, GF Muffins
$$$
Worth ordering: #3 Coffee
Coffee, Vegan Lattes
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Worth ordering: #4 Coffee
By cuisine
3 lists American · Japanese · Indian
10 places
American in San Francisco
- Number 1. The Butterfly Joint and Café at The Butterfly Joint Listed above as essential 08
- Number 2. Casita Vegana SF Listed above as budget eats 03
- Number 3. whack donuts! Listed above as essential 04
- Number 4. CyBelle's Front Room Listed above as essential 09
10 places
Japanese in San Francisco
- Number 1. Shizen Listed above as essential 05
- Number 2. Chīsai Sushi Club Listed above as worth the occasion 02
- Number 3. Cha-Ya Listed above as cozy hideaways 02
- Number 4. HINODEYA Ramen & Bar Downtown Listed above as ramen 04
10 places
Indian in San Francisco
- Number 1. Ocean Indian Cuisine Listed above as essential 11
Nepalese, Vegan Momos, Curry
$$$
The vibe: good for dates
- Number 3. Tiya Listed above as worth the occasion 01
- Number 4. Yarsa Nepalese & Indian Cuisine Listed above as essential 10
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Questions about eating vegan in San Francisco
Are there vegan restaurants in San Francisco?
Yes — San Francisco has 529 vegan-ready venues. The top-ranked are Gusto Pinsa Romana, Hila Gelato Caffè, Bao. Spinach ranks them on overall rating, signature dish strength, and reviewer praise for the food.
Is San Francisco good for vegans?
San Francisco scores 79.2/100 on the Spinach vegan city index. The city has 67 vegan-friendly venues and 154 high-quality restaurants out of 529 analyzed.
How many vegan restaurants are in San Francisco?
San Francisco has 25 fully vegan restaurants and 14 vegetarian restaurants. 67 venues score B or higher on the Vegan Friendliness grade.
What dishes is San Francisco known for?
San Francisco's top signature dishes for vegans are ramen, donut, banh mi, and the city also does cake and ice cream 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 San Francisco?
The vegan scene in San Francisco leans American, Asian, Japanese. American is particularly strong, with 10 venues serving quality plant-based options.
What's the best vegan restaurant in San Francisco?
Gusto Pinsa Romana is ranked #1 in San Francisco 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.