Cafe Platano

Veg Options Salvadoran Pupusas, Vegan Items

Limited vegan options chevron_right

★ 4.2 · $$ · Hours

LunchDinnerTakeoutQuick BitesOutdoor Seating

Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating

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lightbulb Popular tips:  "Try the black bean pupusas made with canola oil instead of lard" "Try the black bean pupusas made with canola oil instead of lard"
"Enjoy the yuca fries and modified plantains for vegan sides"
"Salvadoran horchata is a good vegan drink choice"
"Confirm gluten-free options carefully if you have a serious allergy"
"Be sure to specify vegan to avoid cheese mistakenly added to dishes"
 

restaurant_menu Must-try:  avocado salad, salad, plantains avocado salad — popular (×2)
salad — popular (×2)
plantains — fan-favourite
yuka fries — fan-favourite
fries — fan-favourite
 

thumb_up Praised for:  many vegan options, fresh ingredients many vegan options
fresh ingredients
 

Cafe Platano is a traditional Salvadoran restaurant offering several vegan-friendly dishes such as black bean pupusas, avocado salad, yuca fries, plantains, and Salvadoran horchata. The atmosphere is casual with outdoor seating and wheelchair accessibility. While primarily omnivore, the venue is appreciated for fresh ingredients and accommodating vegan modifications, though some cross-contamination and ingredient clarity issues have been noted.

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Hours

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Sunday 11 AM-8 PM

Monday 11 AM-3 PM

Tuesday 11 AM-3 PM

Wednesday 11 AM-3 PM

Thursday 11 AM-3 PM

Friday 11 AM-9 PM

Saturday 11 AM-9 PM

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2042 University Ave
Berkeley
CA 94704

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star 4.5 (930 reviews)

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star 4 (1 reviews)

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Vegan Friendliness

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Limited vegan options

Vegan Options

some

Protein Options

black beans

Menu Clarity

confusing labeling

Staff Knowledge

Basic Understanding

Warnings info

Uncertain Ingredients
Cross-Contamination Risk

Cafe Platano

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Vegan Friendliness

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