#1 in Hidden Gems “Try the crispy tofu sandwich and mushroom banh mi for tasty vegan bites”
Vietnamese banh mispring rolls
Places locals haven't let the internet discover yet. Small rooms, shorter menus, the cook running the front of house.
#1 in Hidden Gems “Try the crispy tofu sandwich and mushroom banh mi for tasty vegan bites”
#2 in Hidden Gems “Try the Impossible burger or black bean burger for satisfying vegan mains.”
#3 in Hidden Gems “Try the chocolate sprinkle mini cupcakes, a popular vegan and gluten-free treat.”
#4 in Hidden Gems “Try the vegan chocolate and passion fruit doughnuts, praised for balance and flavor”
#5 in Hidden Gems 
#6 in Hidden Gems “Try the Pepper Plant pizza with vegan cheese and plant-based pepperoni for a flavorful vegan experience”
#7 in Hidden Gems “Enjoy fresh vegan pastries like the artichoke potato onion roll or cinnamon rolls”
spinach · Vegan Food Guide All 7 hidden gems spots in San Francisco — filter by hours, save the ones you want to try, get walking directions on the day.
1. Dinosaurs - Market St (4.1★, Vietnamese). 2. Mel's Drive-In (4.0★, American). 3. Mariposa Baking Company (4.1★, Bakery). 4. Johnny Doughnuts (4.0★, American). 5. Chisme Cantina (4.3★, Mexican).
Dinosaurs - Market St — Vietnamese Sandwiches, Tofu Banh Mi.
Composite score excluding the top-15 Essentials, weighted toward venues with strong food quality but few reviews. The list locals gatekeep.
All 7 venues refreshed 2026-07-03. Photos via Google Maps.
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