Vegan Restaurants in San Francisco (2025)
Shizen
Vegan restaurant · Mission
Shizen turns vegetables into elegant nigiri and playful rolls in a lively Mission room. Recognized by the Michelin Guide and featured by the San Francisco Chronicle’s critics, it’s the city’s definitive vegan sushi experience with real neighborhood energy.
Wildseed
Restaurant · Union Street
A polished, fully plant-based staple on Union Street, Wildseed serves seasonal California plates and cocktails. Praised by The Infatuation and Time Out and frequently cited by local critics, it’s a reliable pick for brunch, happy hour, or date night.
Golden Era
Vegan restaurant · Civic Center
A longtime Civic Center fixture serving Vietnamese and broader Asian vegan comfort dishes, from fragrant pho to claypot rice. Praised by the San Francisco Chronicle’s food team and beloved by locals for generous portions and fair prices.
Om Sabor
Vegan restaurant · Civic Center
Latino-owned and fully vegan, Om Sabor brings bold Latin flavors—think aguachile mushroom ceviche and truffle mac—to a Hayes Valley listening bar. Recommended by Eater SF and celebrated by diners for vibrant plating and pre-symphony convenience.
Peña Pachamama
Live music venue · North Beach
A North Beach original blending organic vegan Bolivian dishes with live music in a storied former speakeasy. Recognized by the City as a Legacy Business and praised by travel editors, it doubles as dinner and a cultural experience.
Judahlicious
Vegan restaurant · Outer Sunset
Outer Sunset’s raw-and-vegan café for smoothies, juices, waffles, and inventive plant-forward plates near Ocean Beach. Featured by Time Out and national food writers, its eco-minded approach and daytime hours make it a perfect beach-day stop.
aíso
Vegan restaurant · The Castro
New in the Castro and 100% vegan, aíso is queer-owned and taps pan-tropical flavors—beet tartare, garlic-butter udon, jerk sliders—in a fun, shareable format. Covered by Hoodline and flagged by Eater editors as a notable 2025 opening.