Best Vegan Restaurants in Oakland
USA · Ranked #64 of 158 cities · Score 60.7/100
Diverse vegan scene.
Oakland scores 60.7/100 on our vegan city index with 38 vegan-friendly venues out of 184 analyzed. 27 are fully vegan restaurants.
38 vegan-friendly · 50 high quality · 184 analyzed
Top Vegan-Friendly Venues
What do the letter grades mean?
Each venue gets a Vegan Friendliness grade from A to E. It tells you how easy it is to eat vegan there — before you go.
A
Outstanding B
Very Good C
Good D
Limited E
Poor Vegan Options
How many dishes can you actually order?
Protein Sources
Tofu, tempeh, seitan — or just vegetables?
Menu Clarity
Are vegan items clearly marked?
Staff Knowledge
Will they understand what you need?
#1 Rico Rico Vegano
A
Mexican Burritos, Horchata Vegan $$
tacoburritohorchata
#2 Laughing Buddha Vegetarian Bistro
B
Chinese, Mostly Vegan Vegetarian $$
noodle souptealongevity tea
#3 Vegan Chula
A
Mexican Tapas, Donuts Vegan $$
mac and cheesefried tofuflautas
#4 Taqueria La Venganza
A
Mexican Tacos, Donuts Vegan $
tacoburritobreakfast burrito
#5 Desta
A
Ethiopian Vegetarian Vegetarian $$
saladveggie combomisir wot
#6 Shangri-La Vegan - Telegraph
A
Macrobiotic Vegan, Fixed Menu Vegan $$
cakelentil soupbrown rice
#7 Wahpepah's Kitchen
C
Native American $$$
tortillamoletostada
#8 Nature Vegetarian Restaurant
B
Chinese Vegan, Many Mock Meats Vegetarian $$
mock ducksalt and pepper chickenribs
#9 Mensho
B
Japanese Ramen $$
ramenfried mushroomsmushroom chips
#10 Cafe Dareye
C
Ethiopian Vegan Combo, Gluten-Free $
#11 Forma Bakery
B
Bakery, Vegan Pastry $
croissantdanish pastrycookie
#12 Curbside Creamery
B
Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors $$
ice creamsoft serveyoung coconut ice cream
#13 Miharu Ice Cream
C
Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors $$
ice creamlemon berry lavender
#14 Vegan Donut Gelato
A
Donuts, Bakery Vegan $$$
donutraised donutmatcha donut
#15 Bagel Supreme of Oakland
C
Bagels, Vegan Cream Cheese $$
cream cheesebagel
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oakland good for vegans?
Oakland scores 60.7/100 on our vegan city index. The city has 38 vegan-friendly venues and 50 high-quality restaurants out of 184 total venues analyzed.
How many vegan restaurants are in Oakland?
Oakland has 27 fully vegan restaurants and 8 vegetarian restaurants. In total, 38 venues score B+ or higher on the Vegan Friendliness Index, meaning they offer strong vegan options.
What are the best cuisines for vegans in Oakland?
Oakland offers a variety of cuisines with vegan options across different restaurant types.
Where should vegans eat in Oakland?
Top-rated options for vegans in Oakland include Rico Rico Vegano, Laughing Buddha Vegetarian Bistro, Vegan Chula. These venues rank highest on our Vegan Friendliness Index based on menu coverage, quality, and community reviews.
What are the best neighborhoods for vegan food in Oakland?
Oakland has vegan-friendly options spread across multiple neighborhoods. The venues ranked above represent the best picks regardless of location.
