Best Vegan Restaurants in San Francisco
USA · Ranked #14 of 158 cities · Score 79.2/100
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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.
67 vegan-friendly · 154 high quality · 529 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 Boochmania
B
Mediterranean, Kombucha $$$
saladhummuswrap
#2 Golden Era Vegan Restaurant
A
Asian Vegan, Soy Meats Vegan $$$
mock duckspring rollslemongrass deluxe
#3 Moya
B
Ethiopian, Injera $$
atkilt wotveg samplertofu tibs
#4 Torraku Ramen - Lombard
C
Japanese Ramen, Vegan Miso $$
ramenmiso ramenedamame
#5 Abu Salim Middle Eastern Grill
C
Middle Eastern Falafel $$
falafelhummusmasabacha
#6 New Thai Elephant
C
Thai Noodles $$
pad see ewnoodle soupspring rolls
#7 Bao
C
Chinese Dim Sum $$$
dumplingsbaodim sum
#8 Fox and Lion Bread
B
Sandwiches, Vegan Pastry $
sandwichpastriespizza
#9 Thanh Thanh Cafe
B
Vietnamese Noodle Soup $
pot stickersbun hue spicy noodle souptofu sandwich
#10 Yasmina's Itzalanyasayan
C
Mexican Tacos, Vegetarian Vegetarian $$
tacopad thaisalad
#11 Salt & Straw
C
Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors $$
ice creammint chocolate chipfreckled mint chocolate chip
#12 LH Bakeshop
A
Bakery, Custom Cakes Vegan $$$$
cakecookiecookies
#13 The Butterfly Joint
B
Coffee, Vegan Pastry $
donutcoffeehand pie
#14 Bi-Rite Creamery
C
Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors $
ice creamchocolate coconutspicy mango
#15 whack donuts!
A
Donut Bakery, Creative Flavors Vegan $$
donutcake
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, Moya. 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.
