Vegan Guide to San Francisco
San Francisco was at the forefront of the plant-based movement long before it went mainstream. The city's proximity to incredible farms and its culture of culinary innovation have created a vegan scene that emphasizes fresh, seasonal, and creative cooking. The Bay Area is also home to plant-based tech companies like Impossible Foods and Miyoko's Creamery.
San Francisco was at the forefront of the plant-based movement long before it went mainstream. The city's proximity to incredible farms and its culture of culinary innovation have created a vegan scene that emphasizes fresh, seasonal, and creative cooking. The Bay Area is also home to plant-based tech companies like Impossible Foods and Miyoko's Creamery.
Best Vegan Restaurants in San Francisco (4)
Greens Restaurant
Upscale Vegetarian · $$$
Shizen Vegan Sushi Bar
Japanese / Sushi · $$
Wildseed
Upscale American · $$$
VeganBurg
Fast-Casual Burgers · $
Vegan-Friendly Grocery Stores
Rainbow Grocery Cooperative
Rainbow Grocery Cooperative
Whole Foods Market - SoMa
Whole Foods Market - SoMa
Farmers Markets
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
Tuesday - 10am to 2pm, Thursday - 10am to 2pm, Saturday - 8am to 2pm, year-round
Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
Tuesday — 10am to 2pm, Thursday — 10am to 2pm, Saturday — 8am to 2pm, year-round
Local Tips
- The Mission District is packed with vegan-friendly taquerias and Latin American restaurants that offer incredible plant-based options.
- Shizen Vegan Sushi Bar is one of the best vegan restaurants in the country - make a reservation well in advance as it fills up fast.
- Rainbow Grocery is a must-visit for any vegan - the worker-owned cooperative has one of the best bulk and specialty vegan selections in the Bay Area.
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