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Best Vegan Restaurants in San Francisco (2026)

Ranked by overall rating, signature dish strength, and how much reviewers praise the food. If you only have a weekend, start here.

The Butterfly Joint, cafe in San Francisco #1 MUST GO
★ 5.0 A
Coffee Shop, Vegan Donuts

“Try the vegan and gluten-free mochi donuts, which are crisp outside and moist inside with balanced flavors”

#2 FOR DONUT IN SAN FRANCISCO American donutcoffee
L.H.Bakeshop, bakery in San Francisco #2 MUST GO
★ 5.0
Vegan Bakery, Cakes

“Try the pandan custard bun or unique seasonal cake flavors for something special.”

#1 FOR CAKE IN SAN FRANCISCO 100% Vegan Bakery cakepastry
Torraku Ramen - Lombard, restaurant in San Francisco #3 MUST GO
Japanese Ramen, Vegan Miso

“Try the vegan miso ramen with black garlic or seaweed toppings”

#1 FOR RAMEN IN SAN FRANCISCO Japanese ramenmiso ramen
Salt & Straw, ice_cream in San Francisco #4 MUST GO
★ 5.0 B
Ice Cream, Vegan Flavors

“Try the Freckled Mint Chocolate Chip vegan ice cream for a creamy, coconut-based treat”

#1 FOR ICE CREAM IN SAN FRANCISCO American waffle conesbrownie salted caramel ice cream
aíso, restaurant in San Francisco #5 MUST GO

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★ 5.0
Vegan Tapas, Oyster Skewers

“Try the oyster mushroom skewers, a highly recommended standout dish.”

#1 FOR BREADED OYSTER MUSHROOMS IN SAN FRANCISCO 100% Vegan International mushroom skewersbreaded oyster mushrooms
Imperial Garden, restaurant in San Francisco #6 MUST GO
★ 5.0 B
Chinese Dim Sum, Vegan Menu

“Try the vegan siu mai, xiao long bao, and fried glutinous dumplings for authentic dim sum flavors.”

#2 FOR DUMPLINGS IN SAN FRANCISCO Chinese dumplingsxiao long bao
whack donuts!, bakery in San Francisco #7 MUST GO
★ 5.0
Vegan Bakery, Donuts

“Try the cinnamon spice, Thai tea, and horchata donut flavors”

#1 FOR DONUT IN SAN FRANCISCO 100% Vegan American donutcinnamon spice donut
Hila Gelato Caffè, ice_cream in San Francisco #9 MUST GO
★ 5.0 A
Italian Gelato, Vegan Sorbet

“Try the vegan sorbet and fruit-flavored gelatos like mango and raspberry.”

#1 FOR GELATO IN SAN FRANCISCO Italian gelatoice cream
Shizen Vegan Sushi Bar, restaurant in San Francisco #10 MUST GO
Vegan Sushi, Fully Vegan, Specialty Rolls

“Try the Boddy and Soul roll, a staff-recommended popular specialty known for its complex flavors and crunchy texture.”

#1 FOR SUSHI IN SAN FRANCISCO 100% Vegan Japanese sushiboddy and soul
Ocean Indian Cuisine, restaurant in San Francisco #11 MUST GO
★ 5.0 A
Indian Restaurant, Coconut Curry

“Try the coconut vegetable curry for a creamy, flavorful vegan dish”

#1 FOR CURRY IN SAN FRANCISCO Indian currynaan
Chīsai Sushi Club, restaurant in San Francisco #12 MUST GO
★ 5.0 A
Japanese Sushi, Vegan Omakase

“Try the fully vegan omakase tasting menu for a unique sushi experience”

#2 FOR SUSHI IN SAN FRANCISCO Japanese sushiyasai
Rad Radish, restaurant in San Francisco #14 MUST GO
★ 4.9
Vegan Fast Food, Burgers & Bowls

“Try the Kale Caesar salad with the famous vegan dressing”

#1 FOR BURGER IN SAN FRANCISCO 100% Vegan American burgercaesar salad
Lion West Portal, restaurant in San Francisco #15 MUST GO
★ 5.0 A
Japanese Sushi, Vegan Rolls

“Note the fixed menu pricing includes service fees, so the prices you see are what you pay plus tax.”

Japanese sushiroll
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Questions about vegan the 15 essential in San Francisco

What are the best vegan the 15 essential in San Francisco?

1. The Butterfly Joint (5.0★, American). 2. L.H.Bakeshop (5.0★, Vegan). 3. Torraku Ramen - Lombard (5.0★, Japanese). 4. Salt & Straw (5.0★, American). 5. aíso (5.0★, Vegan).

Which is the #1 pick for the 15 essential in San Francisco?

The Butterfly Joint — Coffee Shop, Vegan Donuts.

How does Spinach rank these?

Composite = Spinach rating × 0.6 + signature dish strength × 0.25 + reviewer food rating × 0.15. We cap at 15 and dedupe brand chains.

All 15 venues refreshed 2026-08-30. Photos via Google Maps.

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