Vegan Friendly Restaurants in San Diego, California, USA

Top 10 Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurants

Whether you're vegetarian, vegan, or just searching for plant-based dining options, it's nice to have personal recommendations. That's why HappyCow has created this list, featuring the 10 best vegan restaurants in San Diego, CA, as determined by the highest scores calculated from HappyCow community member reviews. Even curious carnivores should agree that the tasty vegan options available at these restaurants would please even the most discerning palate. From breakfast to brunch, dinner to late-night snacking, and every meat-free meal in-between, we're sure that you'll find the very best veggie dining experiences using our Top 10 list as your guide.
No. 4 Bun Hoa Tu Bi Tâm ($5) at Thanh Tinh Chay in San Diego

4591 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, California

+1-619-255-0134

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Categories: Vegan, Take-out, Vietnamese

Vietnamese casual restaurant serving noodle soups, savory crepe, spring rolls, banh mi, and simple plate meals with rice, veggies, and mock meats. Tapioca cake and other cakes for dessert. Sells some ready to eat items for takeaway. Under new ownership & fully vegan from November 2021. Off-street parking. Est. 2019 as Nha Hang Chay Hoa Tu Bi Tam.

 at Tacotarian in San Diego

4332 30th St, San Diego, California

+1-619-432-1815

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Categories: Vegan, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Mexican

Plant-based Mexican eatery with multiple locations, which offers tacos with a variety of vegan fillings such as jackfruit barbacoa, mushroom asada, chorizo, and no carne asada. Other menu items include flautas, two burritos, enchiladas, and quesadilla. For dessert find churros, ice cream, and concha loca ice cream sandwich.

Benedict   at Kindred in San Diego

1503 30th St (at South Park District), San Diego, California

+1-619-546-9653

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Categories: Vegan, American, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, European, Breakfast

Cocktail bar and restaurant that serves snacks and vegan cheese boards, savory plates, and weekend brunch. Example of food include jackfruit sandwich, french toast, tofu benedict, tacos, and curried fries. Beverages include mocktails, kombucha on tap, craft beer handles, cold brew coffee, and tea. Decor is French gothic inspired with skulls, demon wolf mascot, bare-chested shock rocker art. Plays psychedelic metal on the sound system. Large interior. Est. 2015. Call or walk-in for take-out. No reservations taken for dine-in.

Western Burger: 1/4 lb plant-based patty, lettuce, tomato, two onion rings, 'bacon', barbecue sauce, and a slice of melted American 'cheese' | GFO at Plant Power Fast Food - Ocean Beach in San Diego

2204 Sunset Cliffs Blvd, San Diego, California

+1-619-450-6845

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Categories: Vegan, American, Fast food, Delivery, Take-out, Breakfast

Vegan fast food restaurant chain est. 2016 in Southern California. Menu offers breakfast, burgers, wraps, fries, 'chickin' tenders, nuggets, wings, salads, floats and shakes. Flagship branch of this vegan fast food restaurant group opened here in 2016. Has drive-up and order system.

Fried shrooms with gravy, tofu scramble and greens. Yummy! #Veganuary at Donna Jean in San Diego

2949 Fifth Ave, San Diego, California

+1-619-299-5500

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Categories: Vegan, American, Pizza, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Catering, Breakfast

Plant-based restaurant serving food with Mid-West-meets-California flair. House specialties include Nashville hot shrooms, cast iron mac and cheese, cashew mozzarella, and different flavors of pizza. Also has a separate brunch menu with dishes like French toast, frittata, and chocolate tart.

Mushroom calamari so yummy at Grains  in San Diego

2201 Adams Ave (at Parkcrest District), San Diego, California

+1-619-269-5999

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Categories: Vegan, American, International, Italian, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Fusion

Restaurant with beer bar, fully vegan since Oct 2017. Makes fresh pasta (quinoa-based), some Asian style dishes like yellow curry and tom kah, plus bar appetizers like buffalo cauliflower and garlic wedges, among others. Large space with plenty of seating. Confifrmed open May 2020.

Magical Mango Curry Wrap at Peace Pies in San Diego

4230 Voltaire St, Ocean Beach, San Diego, California

+1-619-223-2880

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Categories: Vegan, American, Organic, Raw, Juice bar, Delivery, Take-out

Raw food cafe serving meals and dessert pies using fair trade and local ingredients. This branch est. 2010. Confirmed open May 2020.

Mushroom Salad at Veganic Thai Cafe in San Diego

1417A University Ave, San Diego, California

+1-619-230-5540

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Categories: Vegan, Thai, Delivery, Take-out, Asian

Veggie Thai food restaurant est. 2015. Serves all-vegan food, including yellow curry, red curry, pan-fried noodles, rice paper rolls served with peanut sauce, steamed dumplings, mixed tempura, and other Thai dishes. Iced tea is made using coconut milk.

Tempura Chicken Protein and Broccoli Entree at Plumeria in San Diego

4661 Park Blvd, University Heights, San Diego, California

+1-619-269-9989

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Categories: Vegan-friendly, Ovo, Thai, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Asian

Est. 2012. Thai vegetarian restaurant where much of the extensive menu is vegan and offers dishes with non-gmo tofu or mock chicken/duck. Sample items include fried spring rolls, tangerine chick'n, Thai salad, chick'n satay, eggplant and brown rice, larb with mock duck (cold salad), and pineapple fried rice. Vegan ice cream for dessert, plus Thai ice tea, and iced coffee. Confirmed open May 2020.

The Vegan Village roll: Toma Tuna, Cucumber, Cream Cheese | Out: Tempura Trumpet Mushroom, Jalapeno, Chipotle Mayo, Sweet Chili Sauce, Eel Sauce, Green Onion #Veganuary at The Village in San Diego

2611 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, California

+1-619-255-5060

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Categories: Vegan, International, Japanese, Organic, Raw, Mexican

Vegan restaurant est. Dec 2019. Serves a mix of Mexican and Japanese food.

So that's our list of the very best vegan food that San Diego, CA has to offer. We hope that you enjoy your dining experience.

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