Vegan Food in San Francisco

USA · Ranked #14 of 158 cities

Refined · Premium. Excellent menu labeling.

San Francisco scores 79.2/100 on our vegan city index with 67 vegan-friendly venues out of 529 analyzed. 25 are fully vegan restaurants.

79.2
City Score
67
VF Venues
154
HQ Venues
529
Total Venues

Based on analysis of 529 venues across multiple review sources.

The Vegan Scene

The vegan scene in San Francisco runs at a comfortable, unhurried pace—great for casual dining any day of the week. Service is overwhelmingly warm here—staff genuinely care about the food and their guests. While comfort food dominates, 27% of the scene offers refined, chef-driven experiences for special occasions. Prices land comfortably in the mid-range—quality dining without the sticker shock. The scene honors tradition—classic recipes done right, with respect for culinary heritage. Seek out the specialty roll, tea leaf salad, and dim sum.

Ranked #14 of 158 cities worldwide on the Spinach vegan city index.

Strengths

Excellent menu labelingExcellent protein variety

Top Cuisines for Vegans

AmericanAsianJapaneseMexicanItalian

Best Dishes in San Francisco

Best Vegan pizza
26 venues ranked
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Best Vegan ramen
18 venues ranked
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Best Vegan burger
18 venues ranked
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Best Vegan ice cream
13 venues ranked
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Best Vegan burrito
13 venues ranked
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Best Vegan dumplings
9 venues ranked
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Best Vegan salad
13 venues ranked
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Best Vegan cake
8 venues ranked
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Best Vegan donut
5 venues ranked
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Best Vegan taco
8 venues ranked
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Best For

SoloGroupsBrunchWork/StudyDatesRelax

Top Vegan-Friendly Venues

Boochmania
Mediterranean, Kombucha
Mediterranean · Fusion · Health Food
★ 5.0
B
Golden Era Vegan Restaurant
Asian Vegan, Soy Meats
Asian · Vietnamese · Chinese
★ 5.0
A
Vegan Enjoyable - Financial District
Chinese, Meatless
Chinese
★ 5.0
A
Moya
Ethiopian, Injera
Ethiopian · African
★ 5.0
B
Torraku Ramen - Lombard
Japanese Ramen, Vegan Miso
Japanese · Ramen
★ 5.0
C
Abu Salim Middle Eastern Grill
Middle Eastern Falafel
Middle Eastern
★ 5.0
C
New Thai Elephant
Thai Noodles
Thai · Asian
★ 5.0
C
Bao
Chinese Dim Sum
Chinese · Dim Sum · Asian
★ 5.0
C
Thanh Thanh Cafe
Vietnamese Noodle Soup
Vietnamese · Asian
★ 5.0
B
Yasmina's Itzalanyasayan
Mexican Tacos, Vegetarian
Mexican · International · Latin
★ 5.0
C
Salt & Straw
Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors
American · Ice Cream · Dessert
★ 5.0
C
LH Bakeshop
Bakery, Custom Cakes
Bakery
★ 5.0
A
The Butterfly Joint
Coffee, Vegan Pastry
American
★ 5.0
B
Bi-Rite Creamery
Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors
Ice Cream
★ 5.0
C
Whack Donuts
Donut Bakery, Creative Flavors
American · Dessert · Bakery
★ 5.0
A

Frequently Asked Questions

Is San Francisco good for vegans?
San Francisco scores 79.2/100 on our vegan city index. The city has 67 vegan-friendly venues and 154 high-quality restaurants out of 529 total venues analyzed.
How many vegan restaurants are in San Francisco?
San Francisco has 25 fully vegan restaurants and 14 vegetarian restaurants. In total, 67 venues score B+ or higher on the Vegan Friendliness Index, meaning they offer strong vegan options.
What are the best cuisines for vegans in San Francisco?
The best cuisines for vegans in San Francisco include American, Asian, Japanese, Mexican, Italian. These cuisine types consistently offer the most and best vegan options across the city.
Where should vegans eat in San Francisco?
Top-rated options for vegans in San Francisco include Boochmania, Golden Era Vegan Restaurant, Vegan Enjoyable - Financial District. 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 San Francisco?
San Francisco has vegan-friendly options spread across multiple neighborhoods. The venues ranked above represent the best picks regardless of location.
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