Darren's Café
Vietnamese Cafe, Pho & Teriyaki
Vegan options
Poor vegan options ★ 3.6 (984) · $$ · Cafe · Vietnamese, American, Asian · Hours
Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating
Popular tips: "Request vegan broth for pho as the default is meat-based but can be substituted on request"
Must-try: pho, oatmeal
Praised for: friendly service, fast service, affordable
A casual Vietnamese-American cafe specializing in breakfast and lunch with dishes like pho and teriyaki vegetables. The place is bright and offers quick service with wheelchair accessibility. Vegan options exist but are limited and require special requests, particularly for the pho broth.
schedule
Hours
Sunday 7:30 AM-1:30 PM
Monday 7:30 AM-1:30 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 7:30 AM-1:30 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM-1:30 PM
Friday 7:30 AM-1:30 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM-1:30 PM
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2731 Taylor St, San Francisco, CA 94133
Vegan Friendliness
iPoor vegan options
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- VEGAN OPTIONS Few · 2–3 dishes
- MENU Poorly marked
- STAFF Friendly
Some users reported staff aren't always sure about ingredients.
Others mentioned cross-contamination — worth asking about sauces before ordering.
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