San José · More to explore

Best Vegan Restaurants in San José (2026)

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

#1 MUST GO
Vegan Banh Mi, Vegan Donuts, Smoothies

“Try the Celestial Combination and Spicy Lemongrass vegan banh mi sandwiches.”

#1 FOR BANH MI IN SAN JOSE 100% Vegan Vietnamese banh midonut
RawASF, restaurant in San José #2 MUST GO

RawASF

$$
★ 5.0
American Vegan Burger, Smoothie

“Try the avocado truffle burger with your choice of patty including taro or black bean.”

#1 FOR BURGER IN SAN JOSE 100% Vegan American burgerbanh mi
Kategna Ethiopian Restaurant, restaurant in San José #4 MUST GO
Ethiopian Veggie Combo, Vegan Menu

“Try the veggie combo plate for a variety of vegan dishes served with injera.”

#1 FOR VEGGIE COMBO IN SAN JOSE Ethiopian veggie comboatkilt wot
Mylapore, restaurant in San José #5 MUST GO
★ 4.8 A
South Indian Dosa, Vegan Menu

“Enjoy the vegan filter coffee and customize your sweetness and strength”

#1 FOR DOSA IN SAN JOSE South Indian coffeedosa
Vegan Bistro, cafe in San José #6 MUST GO
★ 4.8
Vegan Donuts, Gelato, Coffee

“Try the matcha and chocolate cream-filled donuts for standout flavors”

#1 FOR DONUT IN SAN JOSE 100% Vegan Bakery donutdonut holes
Tofoo Com Chay, restaurant in San José #7 MUST GO
★ 4.7
Vietnamese Pho, Fully Vegan, Combo Meals

“Try the lemongrass tofu banh mi sandwich for a flavorful vegan experience.”

#1 FOR PHO IN SAN JOSE 100% Vegan Vietnamese photofu teriyaki
Pizza My Heart - Downtown, restaurant in San José #9 MUST GO
Pizza, Vegan Menu, Local Ingredients

“Try the Vegan Big Sur pizza with roasted garlic and vegan pepperoni for a flavor-packed experience”

#3 FOR PIZZA IN SAN JOSE Italian pizzasalad
Angkor Chef, restaurant in San José #10 MUST GO
★ 4.7 B
Cambodian Noodles, Vegan Menu

“Try the vegan spring rolls and lemongrass tofu dishes”

Cambodian mango sticky ricecurry
Kadhai Kitchen, restaurant in San José #11 MUST GO
★ 4.7 E
Indian Chaat, Vegetarian Menu, Vada Pav

“Try the Vada Pav, praised as some of the best outside India with fresh homemade buns”

#1 FOR VADA PAV IN SAN JOSE Indian vada pavpav bhaji
Green Lotus - Vietnam Town, restaurant in San José #12 MUST GO
Vietnamese Vegetarian, Vegan Dishes

“Try the fried oyster mushrooms and green lotus egg rolls with peanut and tamarind sauces”

#1 FOR SPRING ROLLS IN SAN JOSE Vietnamese spring rollsbreaded oyster mushrooms
Vegetarian House, restaurant in San José #13 MUST GO
★ 4.5
Asian Vegan, Vegan Menu, Catering

“Try the Spicy Cha Cha for a crispy, flavorful dish that’s a crowd favorite”

#1 FOR SPICY CHA CHA IN SAN JOSE 100% Vegan Asian spicy cha chaquinoa sushi
#15 MUST GO
★ 4.6
Chinese Bubble Tea, Fully Vegan, Desserts

“Don't miss the vegan ice cream milk tea and smoothies like the Happiness smoothie.”

100% Vegan Chinese avocado rollburrito
spinach · Vegan Food Guide

Take the the 15 essential list with you.

All 15 the 15 essential spots in San José — filter by hours, save the ones you want to try, get walking directions on the day.

  • Free
  • No signup needed
  • Updated daily
Spinach app — venues mapped with ratings, filters, and one-tap directions

Questions about vegan the 15 essential in San José

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

1. Aina's Vegan Banh Mi (5.0★, Vietnamese). 2. RawASF (5.0★, American). 3. Fox Tale Fermentation Project (5.0★, American). 4. Kategna Ethiopian Restaurant (4.8★, Ethiopian). 5. Mylapore (4.8★, South Indian).

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

Aina's Vegan Banh Mi — Vegan Banh Mi, Vegan Donuts, Smoothies.

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 2026-06-19. Photos via Google Maps.

← Back to San José