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Vegan Friendly Restaurants in Berkeley, California, USA

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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 Berkeley, 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.
at Tane Vegan Izakaya in Berkeley

Tane Vegan Izakaya

1956 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, California

+1-510-898-1514

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Categories: Vegan, Japanese

Reported to be the sister restaurant of Shizen in San Francisco. Serves all-vegan sushi, ramen, and other Japanese eats.

Tuna sandwich at The Butcher's Son in Berkeley

The Butcher's Son

1954 University Ave, Berkeley, California

+1-510-984-0818

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

Vegan delicatessen. Prepared meals are available as well as "cold case", "meats", and "cheeses" sold by the pound. Brunch on weekends. Delivery via DoorDash. Dogs welcome. Orders accepted in house and online. Desserts and frozen items available in store.

Curry Udon Noodles at Cha-Ya in Berkeley

Cha-Ya

1686 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, California

+1-510-981-1213

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Categories: Vegan, Japanese, Take-out, Asian

Among the more popular vegetarian restaurants in Berkeley. All vegan menu offers various options from sushi rolls, soups, salads, rice bowls, noodles, combination sets, and desserts. Small & cozy, busy on weekends. Note: sugar may not be vegan, ask. Cash or Venmo payments only.

at Peace Natural Vegan Food in Berkeley

Peace Natural Vegan Food

1593 Solano Ave, Berkeley, California

+1-510-984-0738

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Categories: Vegan, American, Organic, Beer/Wine, Take-out

Grand opening: August 17, 2024. Fully vegan AND organic healthy food. Serves both modest and generous portions of a selection of daily dishes. A full meal includes soup, rice, legumes, greens, mixed vegetables, and salad. To accompany the meal are tea, kombucha, local vegan, organic wines & beers. Has house‑made, sugar‑free desserts. Also offers several healthy snacks.

South Indian Thali at Udupi Palace in Berkeley

Udupi Palace

1903 University Ave (at Martin Luther King Jr Wy), Berkeley, California

+1-510-843-6600

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Categories: Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Indian, Delivery, Take-out, Catering

Vegetarian Indian restaurant, affiliated with the Udupi in San Francisco Mission District. Most dishes can be made vegan. A walk from downtown Berkeley BART.

THIS is what a vegan pizza looks like! Butcher's Son mozzarella. at Cheeseboard Pizza in Berkeley

Cheeseboard Pizza

1512 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, California

+1-510-549-3055

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Categories: Lacto, American, Pizza, Take-out, Bakery

A worker's owned cooperative, part of the Arizmendi co-op. Arizmendi is the shortened name of Jose Maria Arizmendiarrieta, a young priest who inspired and helped found the Mondragon Cooperatives in the Basque Country of Spain in the 1950s.

asked for a vegan version of the ";pizza of the day"; at Sliver Pizzeria - Telegraph in Berkeley

Sliver Pizzeria - Telegraph

2468 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, California

+1-510-356-4044

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Categories: Lacto, Pizza, Italian, Fast food, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out

Vegetarian pizzeria offering a range of pizzas that can all be made with vegan cheese. Also offers salads, nachos, waffle fries and more. Specify vegan.

chickpea salad at Cafe Tibet in Berkeley

Cafe Tibet

2020 University Ave, Berkeley, California

+1-510-548-5553

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Categories: Vegan, Tibetan

Laid-back bistro offering Tibetan fare such as momo (dumplings) plus gluten-free items. Fully vegan from November 2024.

Rice and Pickles bowl with Goma Dofu and 2016 pumpkin Addition at Cultured Pickle Shop in Berkeley

Cultured Pickle Shop

800 Bancroft Way Ste 105, Berkeley, California

+1-510-540-5185

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Categories: Ovo, Take-out, Asian

Pickle shop and weekend lunch restaurant serving rice bowls with various fermented vegetables. Call or email to reserve a table for dine-in. Check website or social media for weekly menu. Instagram handle: @culturedpickleshop

Acai bowls at Earthbar in Berkeley

Earthbar

1911 Fourth St #101, Berkeley, California

+1-510-210-5061

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Categories: Vegan-friendly, American, Fast food, Juice bar, Delivery, Take-out, Gluten-free, Honey

SF Bay Area based small chain of cold-pressed juice shops. Offers beverages like juices, smoothies, and nut mylks as well as foods like acai bowls, avocado toast, grab-and-go vegan bowls/salads. Previously called Project Juice.

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

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