San Francisco

Ferry Building

A historic ferry terminal which survived the 1906 earthquake and fire and had 100,000 people pass through it every day before the bridges were built. It was renovated several years ago and now it's a great example of Bay Area "foodie" culture. Inside you'll find little shops selling artisanal bread (Acme), cheese (Cowgirl), chocolate (e.g., Recchiuti, Ghiradelli, Scharffen Berger, etc.), slow-drip coffee (Blue Bottle), and so on. There's even a stand selling vegan donuts! There are also a few excellent little restaurants and specialty markets as well as a large farmers market out front (Tuesdays and Saturdays year-round and on Thursday evenings in the summer). Together with its surroundings, the Ferry Building is beautiful to see, especially at night (although the shops will be closed at night). It's a popular place to visit for downtown office workers and tourists alike.

Mo-Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00 · Wheelchair accessible

Greens Restaurant

Located in Fort Mason, Greens organic vegetarian restaurant is a firm favorite among veggies and the health conscious. They have fresh, tasty international food that appeases all appetites (except for carnivorous ones of course!). Over the years it has become a bit of a local institution as its views over the water are hard to beat.

Mon 5:30PM-9PM, Tue-Sat noon-2:30PM, 5:30PM-9PM, Sun 10:30AM-2PM, 5:30PM-9PM · $16-23 · Fully vegetarian · Outdoor seating

Savor

Delicious Middle Eastern cuisine. Warm, welcoming proprietor. All vegetarian, mostly vegan. Reservations recommended.

Tu-Su 09:00-15:30 · Outdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible · Vegan options

Taqueria Cancun

Commonly touted as having the best vegetarian burrito in SF. If you're a meat-eater, try the Alambres (beef, peppers, onions, and bacon sauteed together, served with beans, rice, tortillas and (optional) avocado.

Mon-Thu 10AM-11:30PM, Fri Sat 10AM-1AM · Wheelchair accessible · Vegan options

Boogaloo's

Hipster-ed up diner, only open for lunch & breakfast. Long lines on the weekends, but surprisingly it moves quickly. Much better vegan breakfast option than Herbivore. Try the plantain cake and the mimosas.

8AM-3PM daily · Vegan options

Barcha Restaurant

Authentic eastern Mediterranean food. Delicious vegetarian and vegan options.

Wheelchair accessible

Jay's Cheesesteak

Niman Ranch beef, or seitan veggie/vegan sandwich options. Great garlic fries!

11AM-10PM daily

Mr. Charlie's

Across the street from a McDonald's is this all-vegan McDonald's parody restaurant, serving "Frowny Meal"s and "not a hamburger"s. The Andy Warhol–inspired wall art, numerous frowny faces, and booths shaped like takeout boxes complete the eccentric theme. The food is reasonably good too, including what is probably the cheapest vegan burger you'll find of comparable quality in the area.

Sun–Thu 11:11AM–10:00PM, Fri Sat 11:11AM–11:59PM · $10–20

Ananda Fuara

This vegetarian restaurant is a little different as it's run by an Indian religious order called 'Sri Chinmoy'. Ananda Fuara means the "Fountain of Delight" and their food is intended to harmonize you both inside and out.

Mon-Tue, Thu-Sat 8AM-8PM, Wed 8AM-3PM · $6-11

Mifune

Wheelchair Accessible. Looking like a '60s movie-set depiction of a Japanese house, Mifune is one of San Francisco's most popular noodle parlors. A mere $5 will set you up with a hearty bowl of udon or soba noodles, either in a bowl of hot broth or served cold with a dipping cup of sauce. Many delicious vegetarian selections are available.

Sun-Thu 11AM-9:30PM, Fri-Sat 11AM-10PM

Sacred Grounds

This is the oldest remaining coffeeshop cafe in the Haight-Ashbury. Except for the free Wi-Fi, you almost feel like you are back in the 1960s, with low prices, simple food and a low key neighborhood vibe. Good vegetarian soups and chili. Sandwiches, snacks and desserts. And coffees. Check out the original '60s wallpaper in the bathroom.

9AM-5PM daily; 8AM on weekdays; a few evenings too · Wi-Fi · Outdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible

Dumpling Zone

Authentic Chinese food with vegetarian options. Try the spicy bamboo shoots.

Daily 11:00AM–8:30PM

Eric's

California Chinese cuisine (e.g.: many vegs are fresh, white or brown rice, mu shu comes with grilled flour tortillas) with a nod towards Hunan and Mandarin styles. Tasty food in a bustling place. Accessible, vegetarian friendly, beer and wine. Minimum charge of $8 per person.

Mon-Thu 11AM–9:30PM, Fri 11AM–10PM, Sat noon–10PM, Sun 12:30PM–9:30PM · $5–8 apps and soups, $8–11 entrees

Firefly

A favorite neighborhood restaurant among locals with creative home cooking and friendly service. Vegan and gluten-free options. Not usually too noisy. Reservations recommended, especially on weekends.

5:30PM–10PM daily · $35

Millennium Restaurant

This is an environmentally friendly vegetarian/vegan restaurant that does its best to source local, organic and non-genetically modified food.The food is delicious — very pricey — but delicious.

Sun-Thu 5:30PM-9:30PM, Fri-Sat 5:30PM-10PM · $30-75

Good Life Grocery

People tend to have a love-hate relationship with this grocery store on the busy Cortland/Andover corner. On one hand, it's a fine, manageably-sized market with all the quality brands of pasta, meat, dairy, condiments, juices, vegetarian staples, etc. that you would hope for in a neighborhood with a significant upscale, foodie population. On the other hand, the prices are high, and it would be really nice to be able to purchase a razor blade or non-natural hair conditioner. Great wine selection and recommendations, though.

8AM-9PM daily

Rad Radish

301 Hayes Street

Mo-Th 09:00-20:30; Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:30 · Takeaway · Outdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible

Enjoy Vegetarian

839 Kearny Street

11:00-14:30,17:00-20:00 · Wheelchair accessible · Vegan options

Golden Era Vegan Restaurant

395 Golden Gate Avenue

11:00-19:30 · Wheelchair accessible · Fully vegan

Phonobar & Om Sabor

370 Grove Street

Mo off; Tu,We 17:00-24:00; Th-Sa 17:00-26:00; Su 17:00-22:00 · Outdoor seating · Fully vegan

Enjoy Vegetarian Restaurant

754 Kirkham Street

Tu-Su 11:00-14:00,17:00-20:00 · Takeaway · Fully vegan

Wildseed

2000 Union Street

Mo-Th 11:30-21:30, Fr 11:30-22:30, Sa 11:00-22:30, Su 11:00-21:30 · Vegan options

Lucky Creation

854 Washington Street

Vegetarian options

Baia

300 Grove St

Beloved Cafe & Organic Juicery

3338 24th St

Loving Hut Vegan Restaurant

524 Irving St

Nourish Cafe

1030 Hyde St

Veganburg San Francisco

1466 Haight St

Indochine

506 Valencia St

Bellaria Dessert Studio

442 Hyde St